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.) |
boxsterfan |
Aug 6 2003, 10:36 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 |
Brad,
The reason I am looking at the 3.0 instead of the 3.2 is to stay around 200HP. It is my understanding that the 901 tranny won't take too much abuse beyond that. I wouldn't really want to put in a different tranny because I want that "stock" shift pattern. This is really just personal preference and "design" goal (on the shift pattern.) I would agree that both the 3.2 and 3.0 are "bulletproof" with some minor upgrades. I suppose a better reason to go to the 3.2 is a better FI system (I think causes great debate amongst the brethren also). I am more than willing to be edudcated further however!! Otherwise, I did look at /6's, but the prices seemed out of range. Seems as if I would have had to start out at $8-12,000 for a good 914/6 that probably still needed a tear-down of the body and repaint of at least $5000 (guessing at repaint costs). I plan on doing as much work as possible myself. Are 1978-83 SC suspensions that expensive from the local boneyard? If I have to spend $30,000 that is OK too. Obviously, I'll try not to do that. I don't ever plan on making money with this project. I just want to make my face have a permagrin like the Joker in Batman. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) |
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