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kit car questions

Here's something that perplexes me.

Why aren't there tube frame kits available for 914s? Basically, take the suspension & running gear from a rusty donor car, and swap it into a tube frame. Rusty but driveable 914s are around for ~$2000

I think that would make a fantanstic base for a mid-engined sports car or kit car. Imagine a speedster body, or 904, or anything else. Plus, there are so many engine swap options. 911, subaru, SBC...

I see complete dune buggy tube frames for ~$1000, would it really be that much more complex to build a tube frame for a 914?

I've seen plenty of custom built 914 tube frames online, but no plans, kits or complete chassis seem to be available.

Even a kit that allowed you to reinforce a cut down tub would be great. Something like this:



A complete tube frame would be even better.
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