It seems various folks build just about every component. Is the tooling for these cars still intact somewhere? Why doesn't someone just offer up new body shells/chassi for sale? Yeah it'd be expensive. I don't care...I want one. ...or even a tubed out featherlight faux version

Also, i've heard rumors about Porshce reintroducing a new "914"...this rumor have any legs?

No, not really.

The new thing isn't really a 914, it's a $35,000+ grab at market share.


M

QUOTE (wwhalenc @ Feb 6 2006, 01:22 PM)

It seems various folks build just about every component. Is the tooling for these cars still intact somewhere? Why doesn't someone just offer up new body shells/chassi for sale? Yeah it'd be expensive. I don't care...I want one. ...or even a tubed out featherlight faux version Also, i've heard rumors about Porshce reintroducing a new "914"...this rumor have any legs?

'cause people are too cheap !!!!!

we've tried to give away solid near rust free California chassis'....NOBODY would pay the $800 to $1000 for shipping to the East coast nor rent a trailer from U-Haul and grab it if more local.....

figure a "new" bare chassis would be $10,000 for one "in the white" if enough orders and the tooling was still around....

I don't believe Porsche will ever bring back the 914 name nor bring out an entry level model and even "mention" the 914 in print at the same time....

...just a chapter they'd just assume forget about?

QUOTE (wwhalenc @ Feb 6 2006, 12:22 PM)

It seems various folks build just about every component. Is the tooling for these cars still intact somewhere? Why doesn't someone just offer up new body shells/chassi for sale? Yeah it'd be expensive. I don't care...I want one. ...or even a tubed out featherlight faux version Also, i've heard rumors about Porshce reintroducing a new "914"...this rumor have any legs?

Not all parts are reproduced, just the rust prone areas.

The new 60s/70s Camaro bodies are being reproduced because most of the body parts are available and the individual companies joined to reproduce a new chassis. There is subtantial demand and buyers willing to pay large sums for restored or originals at classic car auctions. This justifies a "new" body even at high tooling costs and sell price.

If few would be willing to pay $10-$12k for a bare refurbished chassis than almost no one would pay more for a new repro chassis.

QUOTE (Mueller @ Feb 6 2006, 03:39 PM)

QUOTE (wwhalenc @ Feb 6 2006, 01:22 PM) It seems various folks build just about every component.  Is the tooling for these cars still intact somewhere?  Why doesn't someone just offer up new body shells/chassi for sale?  Yeah it'd be expensive.   I don't care...I want one.   ...or even a tubed out featherlight  faux version Also, i've heard rumors about Porshce reintroducing a new "914"...this rumor have any legs? 'cause people are too cheap !!!!! we've tried to give away solid near rust free California chassis'....NOBODY would pay the $800 to $1000 for shipping to the East coast nor rent a trailer from U-Haul and grab it if more local..... figure a "new" bare chassis would be $10,000 for one "in the white" if enough orders and the tooling was still around.... I don't believe Porsche will ever bring back the 914 name nor bring out an entry level model and even "mention" the 914 in print at the same time....

werd...

I remember this being brought up before... someone even offered o find good "rust free" rollers, strip, prime, and fix any minor rust and resell for IIRC around 8k... no takers, not 1, zero people were willing to spend that... which is crazy to me, knowing how hard it is for someone of average mechanical knowledge(at best), such as myself to do all the things to make a tub 100% correct...

think about it... 1000 for a good tub with some minor rust(no teener is really rust free) then to do it right, you need a rotisserie, welding expertise and the right material, a welder and the materials, blasting or acid dip.... and we're just getting started... 8-10k sould be a steal for someone wanting perfect...

I paid 12K for mine to be done right with the Mauyer kit, GT Kit, flares, custom rockers and valences and paint. I think that 8K for a bare tub is a bit much even if its "perfect".


4 to 5K would be reasonable for a "perfect" tub.


And for those folks in California, why should we buy a bare tub for 1K when we can go there and buy the whole roller for the same price?

Seems like I remember a thread a year or so ago that said you could actually get a new one for 8 or 9k.

QUOTE (ClayPerrine @ Feb 6 2006, 02:23 PM)

And for those folks in California, why should we buy a bare tub for 1K when we can go there and buy the whole roller for the same price?

that's my point....no need to buy a tub for $1000 when they've been offered for free

QUOTE (ClayPerrine @ Feb 6 2006, 01:23 PM)

And for those folks in California, why should we buy a bare tub for 1K when we can go there and buy the whole roller for the same price?

we have tried to give them away for FREE more than once ...

you come get it, have it shipped, whatever ...

the $1k was a quote for shipping it to the east coast. no takers. none. just bitching ...
Andy