Hi Guys,

I'm thinking about another teener... just gathering facts on a six conversion.

This car is currently listed, it looks to be a first rate job.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAP...em=280257914205

Even with my free labor I don't think I can build one for the buy it now price they've listed?

Any opinions are appreciated!

Guess you didnt see this one ;sold in 2 days
http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=87240

looks nice , if you like the color.

Look at the last picture. Is that oil drips on the muffler?

dosent look like the hood fits too well either...

I've really got no business critiquing a /6 conversion....but that's never stopped me in the past .

1st, it's got no heat. That may be ok in the desert, but I'd love to be a fly on the wall when you tell The General, "oh, by the way......"

2nd, I don't like the oil cooler placement. I really like the look and function of the GT style cooler with the cutout in the bumper. The layout on that car looks to really impact front trunk space, but that may not be a concern to you.

Not real excited about the stance either.

Also, will a car you buy have to meet the standard you set with the green car....even if it isn't finished? Maybe you should buy it so we can have a Teener Tuesday and pick it apart some more - kinda take the pressure off the green car.

Hi Marc

Someone posts multiple pictures of their car on this club, we'll find something wrong ...

I'm just starting to explore a new project, the fun for me is spending the hours in the garage, figuring out all this stuff, making it right.

My question ( it's probably been answered before) can I even get close to $22K building it myself?

By the way... after you guys inspected Greenie she's a POS....Craig said he would give me $2500.00 for her and I was tempted to take it...

Oh hell, I'd give you $6K....afterall that's what I offered for a green '73 2.0 on a thread earlier today.

As for reproducing that build for $23k, I'd guess you could get pretty close without including labor. If you look at the listing, it's a solid, basic restoration/conversion: interior, brakes, suspension, paint, engine. No real frills or fancy bodywork or paint. The most exotic aspect is the 3.2. Some of those items would likely be addressed in your starter car. JMVHO.

no heat and carbs .
here's a little inspiration

I dunno Curt... I could have a DAMN NICE car for $23K and free labor.

Disclaimer: I have not done a /6 conversion, and I have never driven my own 914.

Is this car EXACTLY what you want, or are you going to throw even more $$ at making it what you want?

I agree with Kelty360, the oil cooler is a crap job. Makes me wonder what other shortcuts might be there...

I don't think it's for you (at least not at the buy it now price). I think you'd be happier doing your own. Even if you end up putting a few more $$ into it.

You pretty well summed it up for me on this one Todd.

The bidding ended...way short of his target price apparenttly... sure looks like a nice car though.

Looks like the market pretty much chimed in on what it's worth today. I do like the color.

Good Luck