Strip and dip a 914, geeked about new 914 3.0SC project |
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Strip and dip a 914, geeked about new 914 3.0SC project |
boxsterfan |
Aug 6 2003, 08:00 PM
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914's are kewl Group: Members Posts: 1,776 Joined: 6-June 03 From: San Ramon, CA Member No.: 791 Region Association: Northern California |
Hey all. I am so geeked about my *new* 914 that arrived today. 1970 1.7L Adriatic Blue. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/boldblue.gif)
Although I know it can cost tons of money to restore a 914, I am seriously commited to it. I realize that I could sink $20,000 into this car and not even be able to sell it for 1/2 of that in 4-5 years. Money is an object, but I am *wealthy* to a degree and can afford it. Heck, we all know you can't take the money with you anyways. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/cool.gif) Anyways, I am one of those people that likes to do things right the first time. My goal for the project is to take the car apart and have it acid dipped, then galvanized and repainted original color (Adriatic Blue). I want to put the 78-83 SC Suspension on, 3.0L SC Motor with FI, bigger brakes and switch to a 901 side-shifter. The intended use will be street, show and maybe an occasional AutoX. Mostly it will be street and show. Overall, the car is in good shape. There is some rust, but it does NOT have cancer. Does anyone in Phoenix have a recommendation for a body/paint shop with acid dip facilities? How about Scottsdale Paint and Body? Any "documentary" web sites out there on those of you who have preceeded before me? Thanks, boxsterfan (probably should change my ID, but I think it is taken already.) |
Brad Roberts |
Aug 6 2003, 10:01 PM
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914 Freak! Group: Members Posts: 19,148 Joined: 23-December 02 Member No.: 8 Region Association: None |
I think 20k is a little low.. if you stick with a carbed 3.0 (kind of waste not to put at least a injected 3.2 in it) you *might* get out for 20k... doubtful.
I can save you thousands and help you recover some money if you ever have to sell it. Buy a factory 6 and start with that. Your conversion parts for the engine alone can run you 4k. Start with a 6 and you have all the engine tin/oil/cooler..blah blah that you need for a 3.0 or a 3.2. B |
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