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Posted by: Mr.242 Aug 10 2010, 11:22 AM

So to risk it all and to have a goal. I shook hands with my girlfriend(married 9.26.11) wife's parents, as well as a co-worker to have my car done by June 2012. I have to enter my car in a car show and be completed.

The recent PNW BBQ, the rumors were floating around if I REALLY had a 914. I've owned it for 2 years and the project was purchased as a running vehicle needing help.

I test drove the car and it ran and shifted fine. Only drove it about 2 miles max due to the left front caliper sticking and pulling horribly to the left when I hit the brakes. Yea, toward the centerline. So enough of that non-sense!

Sent the brakes off to Eric Shea for a rebuild. I got them and started the bleeding process and found the resivoir leaked. It ran down below the fuel tank. STOP, gotta fix that. But need to clean up that brake oil from under the tank.

Remove the tank and since it's out. Yea, better clean it and line it. DONE!

Along comes the Portland Tranny Clinic with Dr. Evil. So, I should pull the tranny. But since the tranny is coming out, I should just pull the whole motor and tranny. DONE!

Since those are all out. I should replace the tunnel fuel lines. In process.....

Since motor is out, I should have the engine bay repaired (battery tray and support) and painted. I started cleaning this up and found car cancer. It was a very sad day....I have been kicking around what to do since and gathering funds at the same time.

Here are some pictures of where I am at. I will start this build thread and I have 2 years or less to complete this build.

I can't lose and I don't like to lose. If I lose, then surely the gal's parents will think I'm a loser. Granted the bet is for liquor, so get them drunk on their victory and they might forget.................

pics:
Car as I bought it in San Fran:

Posted by: Mr.242 Aug 10 2010, 11:24 AM

DONE: June 22, 2012 just a few small bugs to quash, as with any 914 car.
Thanks Everyone for your help and assistance. Parts sold to me. Advice given. Now I get to enjoy the car just in time before the end of the world

Posted by: Phoenix 914-6GT Aug 10 2010, 11:43 AM

Yeah right, we know that's really not your car

Good luck buddy. If you need a hand you know where to find me

Posted by: Mr.242 Aug 10 2010, 11:43 AM

Here's the Car in my garage and the motor/tranny coming out for rebuilds.



The car cancer at the motor mount


Close up of cancer:

Posted by: Mr.242 Aug 10 2010, 11:59 AM

The Battery Tray and Rust issues....not too bad. Very solid Hell Hole. Typical rust from battery acid. I have purchased the tray and support already (Thanks Dan Root)


AND there is rust in the rear trunk. Mostly surface rust, but 2-3 spot where it has gone through.....damn.


The undercoating has also started to peel away from the sheetmetal under the rear trunk. I will neet to strip this area and re-apply.

Posted by: Mr.242 Aug 10 2010, 12:14 PM

The interior needs help, but it's all there including the back pad (just not in the car on this pic) Also it has a cracked dash, but a plastic cover included for FREE.....I would prefer the felt mat approach to cover the cracks than the plastic thingy...anyone want the plastic cover?

Needed:
Carpet kit
Seat(s) cover kit
Dash replacement
Most interior gaskets/rubber
front vinyl dash cover and pad
door vinyls
one early window crank
driver's door pocket





Please notice the ignition.....a SIX. #3 for the Crandall Trio!

Posted by: Mr.242 Aug 10 2010, 12:23 PM

The Front Trunk area....needs some cleaning, attention, and fresh paint.



Rear has some rust on trunk, due to being closed on something and creating a bump. Paint wore off and since this car sat under a blue tarp it kept the moisture and rusted. There is also a dent on the right rear of the bumper. I have pushed most of this out; however, the bumper is not perfect and needs rechromed. Lucky me, my gal won a $75 dollar gift certificate at a car show for re-chroming! She wants to chrome my bumper with it......there's a joke in this I know!

Posted by: Cupomeat Aug 10 2010, 01:35 PM

This looks like it might be a very neat thread. A couple of things;

1. The rust you show doesn't look that bad, but I bet it isn't the end of it. (then again, this is a west coast car and all I know is the east coast cars)
2. The interior is rough, but luckily, it can easily be repaired/replaced
3. Make sure that this is not the only success that your girlfriend's parents know about you.
4. Looks like you are going to have a VERY nice car in the end.
5. Have you rebuilt a Porsche 6 engine before? It is VERY expensive and requires special tools and skills.



Keep going, great car, neat thread, let's see it come together.

Posted by: Mr.242 Aug 10 2010, 02:01 PM

Motor got shipped off to Bernd Buschen here in Fall City, WA. He has looked over the engine and said it is solid and built right. He has done some new gaskets and valve adjustments, etc. So not too much needed on the motor. I will need to rebuild the webers, but needing the car in running condition is probably a winter off.

I sent engine tins off for poweder coating and they are PURTY.

I plan on doing the engine mount rust, battery tray, and entire engine bay this winter. As well as the rear trunk.

I'm staying with Silver (unknown mode of Silver at this point) and will build from the inside OUT! Would love to get this in a drivers mode by next summer. I am also wishing to pay off the entire loan I have on this car by Winter of 2011. Then another loan to have the funds to FINISH the outside paint by June 2012. I will buy parts between now and then with CASH.

If ya got parts you think I need.....give me a quote and/or offer them to me.

Cupomeat: Thanks for advice #3!

Mark

Posted by: Eric_Shea Aug 10 2010, 05:19 PM

Your brother told me you'll never make it...

Posted by: SirAndy Aug 10 2010, 05:39 PM

Is silver the original color? If so, there was only one silver for a 914-6 in 1970.

http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?act=colors

Silver Metallic (Silber-Metallic), Code 80


You should find the "80" code on your Karmann plate ...
Andy

Posted by: Mr.242 Aug 10 2010, 05:49 PM

I know this....but not sure I want to stay with the ORIGINAL Silver. Some of the newer Silver's are pretty cool.

From what I have learned; I can do the car how it makes me happy or feel. So I'm staying with that thought......I'm a few months from deciding what route. Staying in the 'family' the VW silvers are very nice and bright!

Posted by: Eric_Shea Aug 10 2010, 06:15 PM

Your logic is flawed. Not with a six. It now owns you.

Posted by: 6freak Aug 11 2010, 12:41 PM

2 funny Eric ...he might if i help him and i will cause hes not heavey hes my Brother and i will need to return the favor for he is cooking with the binford 8k at the Crandall family BBQ this weekend that I`m hosting at my house

Posted by: rickthejetman Aug 11 2010, 01:22 PM

I'll take your plastic cover thingy if you really dont want it.
i wish my project started as nice as yours. you should have it done in no time.

Posted by: Zaney Aug 11 2010, 06:24 PM

Mark,
Consider me part of the rebuild team! I want you to WIN the bet or die trying!

We will be in touch for BBQ stuff for the WSP and RFD.

Stay in touch and let me know when you need a hand!

Stay safe Brother!

Nate

Posted by: Mr.242 Aug 20 2010, 07:08 AM

Well I had to tell him!

I have known for awhile I have a non numbers matching SIX. My engine isn't the original SIX 2.0t motor. Yea, I will have to begin the treasure hunt for it; but I'm not that concerned.

I debated in not telling 6Freak that my motor was actually a 2.2e motor! Cuz, I just kinda wanted to 'surprise' him at an autocross that there was something just a little different about my car!! It's that brother rivalry thing I suppose.

I had to tell him. It was a priceless moment! Now he will be building a bigger motor for his car cuz he can't have his little bro have something BIGGER.

Talking to my motor man and all the of NOT getting this car done by 2012. I had to explain why I was delayed. The motor man got into my car and started just taking a look to see what needed to be done. My 2.2e was a 'throw together' motor. It was the 2.2e long block, had T cams, and S dizzy. ????? It ran, but not to it's potential. We had to find a set of E cams and that took some time. We 'sniped' on ebay and got a set. They were pretty good and shipped them off to be reground. The motor is coming back together nicely and should be done by the end of Sept (funds permitting). All my car funds come from OT shifts that I work. So it's 40 hours at work and then days off 10-20 more hours to get $$$.... It is summer and I'm trying to enjoy a little free time.

So hey MIKE.....it's a 2.2e! I'm guessing we should have it around 150hp at a minumum and it is such a great 0-60mph motor!

I will work on those cones not getting hit!!!

ADVICE/QUESTION: The the black fiberglass engine cover has a small wear hole (wiring loom rub) in it. I would like to clean this up and paint the fiberglass. I need a little advice or is there a link to someone doing this on another thread? THX

Posted by: Mr.242 Aug 25 2010, 07:50 PM

WAHOOO!

I applied for a job inside my agency that isn't shift work any longer. For 19.5 years I have worked shift work of nights, weekends, birthdays, holidays, etc. Public service sometimes bites.

Well today I got offered a new position that is Tues-Fri off! I can't wait to start. Teener Tuesdays I will be all over here in Seattle.

I will have more decent hours to work on my car and feel 'normal'

I can have time off to start attending AutoX's.....which I have done one and ENJOY!

Now, I'm closer to that bet being reality.

to me!!!!! Being a farm kid, I have NEVER had a normal work schedule on ANY job I have worked. This will be awesome!!!

Posted by: JRust Aug 25 2010, 07:57 PM

congrats on the job my friend

Posted by: Root_Werks Aug 26 2010, 12:28 PM

Now get to work on that 914-6!

Posted by: Mr.242 Jan 24 2011, 11:02 PM

Heat Exchanger DONE!

Performance Coatings in Auburn, WA. Same place PanelBilly is using so figured it had to be okay!

Well worth the $230 to have them protected.

Posted by: SirAndy Jan 24 2011, 11:09 PM

Nice!

Posted by: KELTY360 Jan 25 2011, 01:22 AM

Oh man, I missed this whole thread cause the day after the August BBQ I left for a two week Wyoming/Montana camping expedition with my brother. I'm stoked you're getting after this Mark; you're a sure bet in my book.

I'm getting a lift installed on Wed. - WooHoo! - so if you ever need to get that thing in the air for some work just let me know.

Those HEs look great. Is that a Jet-Hot coating?

Posted by: Mr.242 Feb 16 2011, 10:54 PM

Cookies getting done......CHECK!
Here's what I started with....



Finished! (sorry, low quality cell camera pic) But still makes me very to see these done!


Polished so good it's like a mirror. A guy I found on Craigslist that normally does semi wheels. Charged $30 a wheel to polish....how could I say NO?!

Posted by: championgt1 Feb 16 2011, 11:13 PM

Very nice! I like that look.

Posted by: PanelBilly Feb 17 2011, 09:24 AM

What a deal! Hows the bodywork comming? If you need a hand, let me know

Posted by: KELTY360 Feb 17 2011, 09:29 AM

I hope you saved his phone number.

Those look incredible. Nice scheme.

Posted by: 6freak Feb 17 2011, 01:39 PM

yah whatever

Posted by: sixnotfour Feb 17 2011, 01:43 PM

just hope he doesnt paint his -6 Red.

Posted by: PeeGreen 914 Feb 17 2011, 01:44 PM

Man that RS America looks hot

Oh, you 914-6 looks nice too Mike Thanks for letting me drive it last weekend

Mark, you need to come out to some autocrosses this year

Posted by: 6freak Feb 17 2011, 04:15 PM

anyone see the Orange 914 with the luggage rack ..it was a peach



No kidding Jeff one red six is enough I think his gonna go with silver ??dads six is silver

Posted by: 6freak Feb 17 2011, 04:19 PM

Insperation Bro

Posted by: PeeGreen 914 Feb 17 2011, 04:30 PM

lol... I didn't even see my old car in there. Luggage rack?

Posted by: Mr.242 Feb 17 2011, 07:29 PM

Paying CASH as I go....no need going in debt to get this thing done.

To the body shop at the end of the month! Need to save $1400 for engine bay paint up and put the motor back in her. That requires 30-36 hours of OT.

AND yes, I have the guys number. He is going to do my FUCHS next...thinking full polish on them.

I want at least ONE Teener Tuesday in this car before next fall

Posted by: hwgunner Feb 17 2011, 08:24 PM

Love the Cookies! I am rooting for you on the bet.

jonathan
hwgunner

Posted by: 6freak Feb 17 2011, 10:28 PM

not yours Jon ..I cant remember who`s car it was, but it was clean

Posted by: tpines Feb 23 2011, 08:01 PM

Hi Andy,
I am in the process of buying a '70 914-6 (9140431617) and it is silver. I checked the code and it is 80. Do you feel this will increase the value or not if it is indeed the only silver metallic that year? How do you know that there was only one silver metallic that year? If so, by how much would you say? Thanks for your help...

Clark.

Posted by: Mr.242 Jul 9 2011, 10:17 AM

Bought the BEST Shiny Part for my SIX.....




Priority for the car cash fund went to a much needed part ............I have to have a co-driver for this car.


I'm still on track to finish this car June 2012. I must still win this bet and now I have a teammate.

Posted by: campbellcj Jul 9 2011, 10:24 AM

Congrats on the "teammate to-be"! You could have made her a ring from cut-off rusty 914 sheetmetal...I'm sure she would appreciate that.

I like the polish treatment on your cookie cutters. Very unique and eye-catching.

Posted by: Mr.242 Dec 2 2011, 11:11 AM

Car Stripped and heading to JMMMOTORSPORTS!

Posted by: Mr.242 Dec 2 2011, 11:12 AM

The BLUE dash hidden, but revealed 41 years later!




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Posted by: Mr.242 Dec 2 2011, 11:14 AM

Lots of work here....let's hope I remember where the pieces go and how to re-assemble the stuff..... GULP!

Posted by: Mr.242 Dec 2 2011, 11:16 AM

Doors look to be in great shape! Excite to re-assemble with new parts and rubber. Price list to install new stuff: $488.....anyone need a kidney?

Posted by: Lou W Dec 2 2011, 08:27 PM

Looking Good

Posted by: carr914 Dec 2 2011, 08:50 PM

That is indeed the Hard Part - for me it's nice to have another in the garage to reference to

Posted by: 6freak Dec 7 2011, 11:34 AM

if he does it at my shop, and i think hes gonna ..he will have mine sitting next to his, should be simple....just time consuming..but fun

Posted by: NORD Dec 7 2011, 08:14 PM

You asked last Summer; 2002 VW Reflex Silver


The only Silver brighter is Volvo Silver but Volvos paint

fades and peels. Go to a dealer that has Euro cars in silver

and compare.

Posted by: montoya 73 2.0 Dec 7 2011, 10:48 PM

Nice job so far Mark!

Posted by: Mr.242 Dec 12 2011, 12:44 PM

These just in from Jerry @ JMMOTORSPORTS

Give the guy a car for a week and look at him go!

Just one place of bondo

Posted by: JRust Dec 12 2011, 12:58 PM

You took it to the right shop! Jerry knows his stuff. Your car will come out beautifully

Posted by: Mr.242 Dec 24 2011, 11:56 AM

Car is in Primer...need to pick a silver. I want one that is bright silver. Input please.... I know the pros/cons of 'original sixes' should not have change. I believe with the non-matching engine #. The car was only original ONE time and that was when new. The next owner can do concours if they wish....I am not. I plan on driving this car and it will be my Thusday night date car with my wife. A Saturday Autocross car and a tool that is used in my garage. (no I don't loan out

I'm going with 'THIS IS MY CAR and I want this' position. However, I'm not doing a color change. I just want a nice silver to mimic.

Give me some ideas. I like Lexus Silver, 2006 Subaru Silver, even the new VW Silver.




Thanks and Happy Holidays. Merry Christmas everyone!

Posted by: Krieger Dec 24 2011, 12:52 PM

Last year I was looking at silvers for my 6 and I really liked what Nissan and Chrysler had on their lots. Both are very bright. I wonder if the Lexus you like is the same as Nissans?

Posted by: Krieger Dec 24 2011, 12:53 PM

Oh, I went with a satin metalic silver. It looks like my car is made out of aluminum that was glass beaded.

Posted by: Mr.242 Feb 3 2012, 09:29 AM

First pictures of Paint coming back now.... Thanks Jerry!!

gotta wear shades for the *BLING*

too bad most of this will be coverd by trim.

Jerry simply does great work and knows these cars.

As soon as the TAX return comes in... I will be buying huge amounts of parts to finish this project!

Posted by: Cairo94507 Feb 3 2012, 02:17 PM

Looking very good

Posted by: 6freak Feb 3 2012, 06:13 PM

think n the black rockers and valance`s would look nice ..like really shiny black..but then again ....

Nice work Jerry

Posted by: PeeGreen 914 Feb 3 2012, 06:16 PM

Can't wait to see you rolling at our local events

Posted by: 6freak Feb 3 2012, 07:30 PM

be even better if the old man could shine his 6 up......then we could have 3 roll n to shows and the track,AX ....how cool would that be ....

Posted by: NORD Feb 3 2012, 08:07 PM

That is looking good!

Now it can start going back together. You must be excided

Posted by: Mr.242 Feb 3 2012, 10:01 PM

I am very excited. I think as the pieces go back together, my bank account will go down. I have a loving wife who wants this done by this spring

She will drive it too!

Posted by: PeeGreen 914 Feb 3 2012, 10:04 PM

I hope my wife will drive my 914 someday.

Posted by: sixnotfour Feb 4 2012, 08:17 AM

Looks Fantastic !!

What silver is that ?


when you get it complete you have it wrapped in GREEN

Posted by: Mr.242 Feb 4 2012, 09:04 AM

Color: 2011-2012 VW-Audi "Ice Silver Metalic"

Cannot wait to see the entire car done in this color. It will be a bit much until I start placing the black accents against it. I will be placing the black vinyl on the Targa Bar.

Also I will toy around with more gloss paint on the valances as well. I am a long way from having those installed....

Posted by: Mr.242 Feb 8 2012, 08:26 PM

First pictures coming in on paint on the outside....

Thank Jerry for the work and proffessional job. I will see it in person tomorrow and a fly through on a business trip to Vancouver, WA.

#1


#2


It will be a fun time putting this thing back together. I need to win the bet and have it done by end of June. Shooting for a tad sooner so I can enjoy the spring weather driving. PNW guys have some cool events I need to join.

Might have to have PNW Build weekend so I can just get it finished!

Posted by: bigkensteele Feb 8 2012, 08:39 PM

That color is drop-dead beautiful! Congrats

Posted by: JRust Feb 8 2012, 08:49 PM

A work party with all those knuckleheads in Seattle. Man I wouldn't trust those guys with my car

Oh wait I already have more than once. Your in good hands my friend. I'd be happy to come up & hand you tools

Posted by: Mr.242 Feb 9 2012, 07:53 AM

Thanks Guys....I'm very excited to be at this stage. It's been a long time of ownership with only 2 miles driven on this. I certainly need more.

Posted by: AZ914 Feb 9 2012, 02:07 PM

That looks really great! Can't wait to see it come together.

Posted by: 6freak Feb 9 2012, 06:15 PM

I hope you will ...let alone your wife

Posted by: PeeGreen 914 Feb 9 2012, 06:19 PM

Posted by: Mr.242 Feb 15 2012, 11:19 PM

Got the FUCHS back tonight

Need to get some black paint on them....doing something a bit different on these than what is typically done. Partially becasue it will be different and mostly because the polisher didn't follow my directions very well.

So here they are right now:

Posted by: JRust Feb 15 2012, 11:33 PM

I vote for blacked out centers with polished lip! The center cap looks good blacked out or polished. With your silver man that will look kick ass. Not a fan of polished wheels on silver cars. Thats just me though as I would do painted bumpers over chrome too .

Posted by: Mr.242 Feb 15 2012, 11:59 PM

Polish is done. Will paint smaller portion around lugs out to the opening. So I will do some black on 'em.

something like this.... (excuse the poor effort, but I used MS Paint to mock up)

Posted by: rick 918-S Feb 16 2012, 01:13 AM

Very nice!

Posted by: Socalandy Feb 16 2012, 09:29 AM

Looks beautiful!!! The fun is about to start installing all your shinny bits

Im shooting for Sept. on mine and I cant wait for the painting stage

Posted by: Mr.242 Feb 18 2012, 08:56 PM

The car is now back in my garage and a few parts went on today. Here is the NEWLY painted battery tray and hell hole.



Before -------------------------------------------------> After


And my newphew Sam (6freaks son) and I ready to load the car up.

Posted by: 6freak Feb 18 2012, 10:05 PM

you will be lost in the garage for months now

Posted by: NORD Feb 18 2012, 10:20 PM

I like that color

I'm fond of Silver though see avatar

Posted by: Cairo94507 Feb 19 2012, 08:46 AM

That silver looks beautiful.

OK, I know I will be slaughtered for this, I love silver with the dark red leather interior. It is a classic combination and looks timeless. Yeah I know our cars never came in dark red leather. Just saying.

Posted by: 6freak Feb 19 2012, 01:54 PM

More then happy to help you get Lucky Bro

Posted by: Mr.242 Feb 19 2012, 08:11 PM

EEESSSH...fill in the rest of the story. I'm leaning toward naming my car LUCKY.

LUCKY to have it, LUCKY to drive it, and Who doesn't want to get LUCKY?

Posted by: 6freak Feb 20 2012, 08:58 AM

Just make n um think....I knew you would fill in the gap`s

Posted by: kwlane Feb 21 2012, 11:38 PM

Good luck with your car, that is pressure for sure. Like to see it or help if need be since local.

Posted by: bcheney Feb 22 2012, 05:52 AM

The new paint looks awesome...love those before and after pics! Keep up the momentum with your project.

Posted by: dakotaewing Feb 29 2012, 09:11 PM

Any more pics / updates? Would love to see this car in the sunlight!

Posted by: Mr.242 Apr 7 2012, 07:07 PM

My wheel polisher didn't quite do what I had asked on my wheels, so I told him to stop and I wanted to do a mock up on a wheel. Crappy cell phone pic, but here's the result:



Wife loves the look, so I think I'll run 'em this way for awhile. I always can mount up the Cookie Cutters. Will get new lugs too.

Posted by: Mr.242 Apr 7 2012, 07:11 PM

I haven't worked on the car for about 6 weeks. I've been working on testing and moving up in rank at work. Therefore, reading and studying. Written test is tehe 11th of April.

I'll be in the garage on April 12th. I've already taken the first two weeks of May off, so that is when a ton of work will be done.

This sunny day in Seattle made me sad that it isn't done!

Posted by: Mr.242 Apr 19 2012, 08:10 PM

Doing some install of parts and waiting for a few in the mail to finish.

Good Times!


A bit more...

Posted by: championgt1 Apr 19 2012, 09:08 PM

Looking good!

Posted by: Mr.242 Apr 23 2012, 10:42 PM

I tackled the Targa vinyl tonite.


Engine Cover

Posted by: Mr.242 Apr 23 2012, 10:50 PM

Also cleaned up the relay board cover and I dropped the bumpers off to be re-chromed. Will be done next week sometime. I'm thinking Cinco de Mayo will have me drinking some beers looking at new chrome.

Posted by: 6freak Apr 25 2012, 11:07 AM

I hope you indexed that oil filter console .....engine lid on before engines in ...other then that, shoot your kick n butt ...ya dont need me ...yet

Posted by: Mr.242 Apr 25 2012, 09:29 PM

Yeah, because my ratchet only works one direction? Taking off 2 bolts is SOOOO HARD. Someone help me

Posted by: Mr.242 May 15 2012, 02:11 PM

Back glass in, seat back in, seat in...waiting for parts.

Posted by: Mr.242 May 15 2012, 02:14 PM

Newly chromed rear bumper! Seattle sun pouring onto my car...BLING!

Posted by: Mr.242 May 18 2012, 09:51 PM

Mounted up some Nitto-Gen 205/50/15's on the custom painted & polished FUCHS. (custom because the polisher didn't follow my directions)

Posted by: Mr.242 May 19 2012, 10:15 PM

Got the bumpers mounted, tail lights in, and rear trunk lid mounted.

Posted by: Mr.242 May 21 2012, 11:28 AM

Spoiler mounted to give it a completed look and feel. Not comitted to using it. Front valence is still getting finish work.
SEE POST #109: I'm going to use the original metal valence. NOT this ---->

Posted by: Mr.242 May 26 2012, 08:22 AM

Windshield Installed. This gives so much character to the car and gives it a more complete look.

On task for the 3 day Memorial Day weekend:
-BBQ ribs and chicken as I install parts (low and slow)
-Clean, paint, and install valence and rockers 60% done. Just recieved passenger side. Front installed. Driver side needs fastners and oil tank finalized to be 100% sure oil tank is NOT coming out again.
-Oil tank (clean area and install)
-refresh relay board 93% done, drying rubber coating
-finish passenger headlight (thanks JRUST for the parts)
-clean area above the transmission
-install new fuel lines
-install door hardware and glass
-install lots of new 914rubber
-repair,clean, and paint targa must redo
-install new cables (gas, clutch, speedo)
-install e-brake cables
-mount up new targa 914rubber
-prep engine bay for engine
- other random items I stumble into....
-DRINK A BEER after the work is done. Haven't even had one this weekend...not sure why, just not feeling it

AND remember what Memorial Day weekend is about. Thanks to the veterans who gave their life and served for our country. I am thankful for the freedom to choose and enjoy my little 914. Thank You.

Posted by: effutuo101 May 26 2012, 08:29 AM

Beautiful work! Looking forward to seeing her in person!

Posted by: FourBlades May 26 2012, 12:59 PM

Great build story!

Good luck getting it completed by the deadline, looks like you should make it.

John

Posted by: Cairo94507 May 27 2012, 06:58 AM

Holy moly that is quite a lot to tackle on a holiday weekend. Love your car.

Posted by: 6freak May 27 2012, 08:26 AM

AND remember what Memorial Day weekend is about. Thanks to the veterans who gave their life and served for our country. I am thankful for the freedom to choose and enjoy my little 914. Thank You.
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AMEN BROTHER

Posted by: Mr.242 May 27 2012, 09:30 AM

Okay this is what I am going to use....>>>
I really like how it looks
Glass is in too! Along with new padded dash vinyl.

Figured, WHAT THE HELL, I would hide a couple 2012 signatures for the next person who gets the car and they can post about the unusual signatures they found. Why not? It won't be seen and if ever stolen, I can put the word out that my name is on it.

Posted by: Mr.242 May 27 2012, 09:37 AM

So I painted the trim and I got to the TARGA. The inside looks awesome and I roll it over to do the outside. Figure it will look as good as the inside. NOPE..
It got all splotchy (if a word) and I can't seem to figure out why. So I will have to redo Dang it, not very often we get such a great weather in Seattle. Here come the clouds and rain for multiple days too. Grrrrrrrr


I did get 914Rubber's front targa seal in okay and it lined up great!

Posted by: rhodyguy May 27 2012, 09:44 AM

endeavor to persevere. who did the bumper rechrome? local? did you have the dash pad recovered or find a good used one?

k

Posted by: Cairo94507 May 27 2012, 09:52 AM

Thank you for installing the stock steel valance; it looks 1000% better. The only alternative that I wood consider is the LE valance as it looks nice too.

The steel front valance is on my six now and that is what will go on it when it is done too.

I think I could be sort of morphing into a Pat G. weenie as I tend to like the stock look on these cars more and more. NO, I am still not painting it gold and it's still getting a 3.2. I am pretty sure even if I had the stock case sitting in my shed (I have a '71 six case that is 30 serial numbers off) I would still put the 3.2 in it for the sheer joy of driving.

Loving your car and really starting to like silver a lot more.

Posted by: Mr.242 May 27 2012, 09:56 AM

Bumper: 'Art Brass Plating' off Michigan/Corson exit of I-5.
DASH: I have a decent one with a small crack. I've found a guy who claims he can fix it for it to be less noticeable...but he is next to impossible to hook up with to get it done. It won't be seen from the seats, so I'm about to install it as is and will watch for a good replacement in time and as my bank account replenishes. ($.05 in picture for size comparison and size of my bank account)

Posted by: Mr.242 May 27 2012, 10:52 PM

Finally got the fuzzies done and then I could finish the doors. What a task. I did one door wrong, but replicated the way it came to me. When I got to the driver door, I figured it out the right way. DOH! Nuff said.... HERE's the car and the work I got done in two days. ONE more day tomorrow to do more things.


.......................I'm shooting this with a basic digital camera. The silver is tough to capture.

That is not rust on the bumper, but instead a reflection of a pine cone that is sitting infront of the car.

Posted by: Cairo94507 May 28 2012, 07:15 AM

Nice; is it the angle of the picture or is that fog light not straight? The lens looks as if it is turned in the casing.

Posted by: rhodyguy May 28 2012, 09:27 AM

your car looks fantastic. jerry sure got the job done and you seem to have mastered the whole reassembly process. you'll be motorvating in no time. did jerry shoot the valances and rockers too?

k

Posted by: Mr.242 May 28 2012, 10:33 AM

to Jerry Mahoney!! Yes, he did great work. I'm very happy.

I took the rockers and valences to a local media blaster, then to a guy I know in downtown Kent (GM Collision) who is a magician with metal. He straighten them all up to perfect. I painted those with SEM Trim paint, with no texture. Completely smooooooth. Like a baby's I know it's not factory, but it compliments the paint and body work.

The rear valence is so nice, I now have to find different exhaust so I can use it. Currently have a Triad with dual out that isn't built for the stock valence.

Posted by: NORD May 28 2012, 06:41 PM

You should have said you needed a rear valance also.

I had one taped to the front one. Could have sent them both.

Posted by: PeeGreen 914 May 28 2012, 06:56 PM

Nice buddy. Now you need to get some cone marks on there

Posted by: Mr.242 May 28 2012, 11:05 PM

You know it and those cones need to DIE! I've killed many in my training days, so to do it for entertainment ought to be fun. I've waited 4 years to really drive this car.
Might be after mid-August, I'm overwhelmed at work until then. My Saturdays might be OT days for me.

Posted by: Mr.242 Jun 2 2012, 08:16 AM

Looks off, huh? In looking again, it appears to maybe be off a tad toward the driver side. This picture gave the reflection of the black metal trim on the chrome causing it to look like an opening. So not off that bad...

For the weekend: June 2nd I was to put the motor in but 6Freak's lift is occupied so push it back to next weekend.
Must finish:
-engine bay prep
(fuel pump, brake lines, wiring protectors, rubber install)
-mount relay board (newly refreshed)
-hunt down the dash dude and kidnap him to get the work done. He will not call me back! WTF? trying to be patient because I need him, but seriously he must not need work or my money?!
-paint and mount the passenger rocker
-install fuel tank
-Drink that beer I didn't drink last weekend.

Posted by: Mr.242 Jun 10 2012, 08:22 PM

MOTOR Weekend!

Posted by: Mr.242 Jun 10 2012, 08:27 PM

WAHOOOO! It's IN (That's what SHE said!)

Posted by: Mr.242 Jun 10 2012, 08:35 PM

Excited to have the car at this stage. It makes it look like a real car when it has an engine/tranny!

JRUST helped as we did this over at 6Freak's house. RhodyGuy stopped in too! Thanks everyone!

Posted by: sixnotfour Jun 11 2012, 10:32 AM

I believe this is Dad's 914-6

Monterey 1990


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Posted by: rdauenhauer Jun 12 2012, 11:35 PM

Silver looks fantastic.

Posted by: Mr.242 Jun 13 2012, 11:11 AM

Thanks Rich....

I'm looking for a few misc. parts to finish this up.

Needed right now is a shift boot that attaches to the firewall and protects the front shift rod joint. Looking for a picture to show as an example. This is for a tailshift car.

Posted by: Mr.242 Jun 13 2012, 11:12 AM

That is his car. He didn't sell me his, so when I am done we will attack his rebuild.

Posted by: JmuRiz Jun 13 2012, 11:57 AM

That conversion is looking so clean it makes me ill.

Posted by: Mr.242 Jun 13 2012, 05:22 PM

It's a Real SIX. Thanks tho....I've been saving for 4 years for this year. Well worth the wait.

Posted by: JmuRiz Jun 14 2012, 08:52 AM

Whoops, i just read the title of the thread as it being a build up of a 914/6 (as in conversion)....maybe that's why the car looks so 'right'.

Posted by: Mr.242 Jun 14 2012, 12:40 PM

Changed the title..... Coming to the end so it really is a "Build-off". I will enter this in a car show June 24th.

Worst part is I am stuck in Florida until Saturday so I can't do work on her. I am relying on my Bro, 6Freak, to help me. He has finished installing my tank and misc items. I will have all week to get it running. But regardless, it will be presentable for Sunday even if not running. Is that cheating?

Good times.

Posted by: Mr.242 Jun 20 2012, 08:06 AM

Been a busy couple of days. The interior is the biggest and slowest process...
Here is the dash. A few final cleanups to finish or tweak, but it will work to get me through this weekend.


Door panels tonite! And replace that crappy shift knob by a noob. Install pillar post trim too.

Posted by: specialk22 Jun 20 2012, 09:56 AM

Very nice Car! Excellent workmanship! Silver (or Chrome) trim around the gauges huh? Don't believe I have seen that touch before?
Great example of what hard work can produce!

Posted by: Mr.242 Jun 22 2012, 12:56 AM

Longest week in history and very little sleep. Worked on the car each night this week until way past my bed time and worked at 5a each day. The result is the car is DONE.

We will attempt to start it tomorrow after we make a couple oil lines, check fuel lines, and double check our work.

I hope she starts!

Posted by: effutuo101 Jun 22 2012, 03:02 AM

Such a sweet build! Off to bed for me after a very long day. Perchance of seeing my car done this year! l

Posted by: billh1963 Jun 22 2012, 04:08 AM

Can't wait to see a VIDEO of the car starting!

Posted by: JRust Jun 22 2012, 11:53 AM

Go Crandall

Posted by: 6freak Jun 22 2012, 03:24 PM

dont know if no news is good news or not.....most of the time it is right ?? like 95% anyway...fingers crossed .....SOB prolly out drive n in the rain...I hope

Posted by: JRust Jun 22 2012, 07:30 PM

I got a text it runs! Just waiting on that video

Posted by: KELTY360 Jun 22 2012, 07:46 PM

Posted by: Mr.242 Jun 23 2012, 12:09 AM

It started! A big THANK YOU to Bernie and Scott Buschen who worked so hard today at getting this thing running. Their efforts sealed my victory to win this bet and have my car completed and entered in Sunday's Car Show.

6Freak and I worked all this week until late in the evening all this week. THANK YOU.

Finally, thank you to all members here who jumped up willing to sell me parts, loan me items, or give support. I could not have done this with out the generosity of those who sold me parts.

Dr. Evil's tranny rebuild clinic was finally tested(done 3 years ago) and I must say it shifts like a dream.

Teener Tuesday? I'm now in!


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lkgnd9JHeKo

Posted by: 6freak Jun 23 2012, 12:26 AM

I knew you could do it....FREAK N AWSOME....Now go win your bet Bro

Posted by: sixnotfour Jun 23 2012, 02:31 AM

Sweet !!

Posted by: OmaPossu Jun 23 2012, 03:31 AM

Wow! That sounds good!
Gives me more motivation, thanks!

Posted by: Chris H. Jun 23 2012, 05:52 AM

Oh man listen to the noise that thing makes....nothing better. Nice work and congrats on meeting your goal.

Posted by: Cairo94507 Jun 23 2012, 07:15 AM

Wow that sounds so nice. I am confused though as you are driving it down the road there is something that keeps crossing the windshield....what the heck is that?

Posted by: Mr.242 Jun 23 2012, 08:26 AM

It's a Seattle thing that happens in JUNE.....alot. We really don't get summer until July 5th. Kinda sucks that I finish this car and the weather is in the crapper. I don't see the first day of sun on the forecast until Tuesday.

Posted by: Eddie914 Jun 23 2012, 10:42 AM

CONGRATULATIONS!

Sounds GREAT!

Looks GREAT!

There is a hint of sunshine today ... go drive it!

Cheers,

Eddie

Posted by: Mr.242 Jun 23 2012, 11:16 AM

I will be at the Shelton Car Show tomorrow. Parked at the clock tower if any PNW guys can make it.

I'm going to drive it right now!

Posted by: 3d914 Jun 23 2012, 12:06 PM

Congrats on the build. Never been a big fan of silver - but that looks great! Sounds even better.

Maybe there's a flat six looming in my future somewhere - I sure hope so. Gotta love it.

ENjoy

Posted by: markb Jun 23 2012, 02:02 PM

Congrats!

Posted by: specialk22 Jun 24 2012, 01:15 AM

Great job 242! I knew you would make it! Car sound great and runs great.
Enjoy the show!

Posted by: rhodyguy Jun 24 2012, 06:53 AM

first run. first shower. it poured rain here yest. i imagine when the clouds stacked up against the olympics it was REAl wet in shelton.

k

Posted by: Mr.242 Jun 24 2012, 11:12 PM

Made it to the car show! Got it prepped and had to take some pre-show photos.

Posted by: Mr.242 Jun 24 2012, 11:16 PM

Didn't win anything in the classes I entered ( Best Sports Car and Best Import)

However, I did win the Participant's Award. This was voted on by all those who entered a car in the show.

Posted by: rdauenhauer Jun 25 2012, 12:45 AM

put a rear valance on that thing, it looks like your dragging yer ball sack!

Posted by: bcheney Jun 25 2012, 05:56 AM

Mr. 242, Congratulations! How awesome is that to get an award at her first show. This is an inspiring story...thanks for the video...hearing that makes it all worth it!!

Posted by: Mr.242 Jun 25 2012, 07:08 AM

Try not to STARE!
I do have one coming that I will modify for this Triad. I'm also considering a different exhaust, but this is what I have right now. Before I mount the rear valence I will need to craft up some air deflectors for under the car.

Posted by: PeeGreen 914 Jun 25 2012, 10:24 AM

Nice work buddy

Posted by: Tom Jun 25 2012, 12:32 PM

Mark,
That is looking great. Good job and congrats on the award.
Tom

Posted by: JawjaPorsche Jun 25 2012, 12:47 PM

That is freaking awesome! One of these days, I am going ride in a six and see what everyone has been talking about! Sweet!

Posted by: Cairo94507 Jun 25 2012, 07:46 PM

Looking forward to seeing a rear valance on that puppy.....

Posted by: FourBlades Jun 25 2012, 07:54 PM

Its a Cinderella story!

You won the bet and won an award.

Look how rough the car was when you started.

Congrats!

John

Posted by: Mr.242 Jun 26 2012, 08:08 AM

Just arrived in the mail yesterday. I'll take it down to the body shop and we'll work on getting that thing installed! I can't wait too. It will clean some lines up in the back.

Now if I can just get some SUN here in Seattle so I can take it for a drive!

Posted by: SUNAB914 Jun 26 2012, 11:10 AM

Can you pass his info on. I need the same thing, I got qouted 90.00 per wheel.
Thanks, PM info if you can.
Chris

Posted by: Mr.242 Jul 1 2012, 11:09 AM

I added FINISHED photos to Post #2. I stole the idea of the a photo looking straight down on the car from member: ANDYREW. Epic view....Thanks I am so happy with the color. It is tough to photograph and get the true impact of the paint, SILVER Rocks...just sayin.

Need to work out some 'bugs' with the car now; i.e. driver's inability to interpret the fuel gauge. DOH! I ran out of gas the other day. However, it was cool to look into the tank to be reminded of the nice lining I did 3 years ago. Turn signal issues, dim taillight (passenger side), sensitive headlight flasher switch, faulty temp sending unit...etc. All relatively easy things to tweak or repair.

The Dr.Evil tranny clinic shifting is amazing...even with a tail-shifter. The clutch cable requires several adjustments since it is new and still stretching.

Oh yeah...modify the fiberglass rear valence to cover my 'ass end' and that Triad. Thanks Cairo94507 for the sale. Markb sold me some air deflectors that will help with cooling and air flow under the car once the valence is installed.

Now if Seattle can get some decent weather where I can drive this car...PLEASE!

Posted by: Mr.242 Jul 1 2012, 11:21 AM

Interior BEFORE
Interior AFTER

Posted by: jcambo7 Jul 1 2012, 12:14 PM

Hopefully these will help show how amazing this car is!

Posted by: 3d914 Jul 1 2012, 12:48 PM

Mark, Congrats. We got plenty of Sun here in AZ - would you be interested in a trade?

Posted by: Mr.242 Jul 1 2012, 01:08 PM

Next week is suppose to be better....I'll get back to you.

Posted by: sixnotfour Jul 1 2012, 08:03 PM

Sport type mufflers look so much better IMHO
Your Six looks Great, I agree nice weather is overdue.


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Posted by: Mr.242 Jul 1 2012, 10:10 PM

Agreed...got an extra one? I had picked up this Triad 3+ years ago. It's all I have, but I am thinking of a change. Just need to keep driving this one to see if it works for me. Does have a drone at 2600rpms...

Thanks James for posting some of your great work with the camera.

Posted by: sixnotfour Jul 15 2012, 04:25 PM

I dumped off 3 different mufflers at rohdyguys today, pick em up and try em.
stock
sport muffler
bursch/turbo muffler

Posted by: er914 Jul 23 2012, 09:46 PM

Looks very nice Mark! Congrats

We saw you drive down Arcadia past Walker Park Rd in Shelton the other day and I could see from a distance that a very nice 914 was going by! I think you saw us, I was driving my green 73 1.7.

I Had no idea about your build until I found this thread yesterday. Glad I know the whole story now .

Eric

Posted by: Mr.242 Jul 23 2012, 11:47 PM

Eric,
Yea...you saw it on the weekend I just got it started. I'm still waiting for the nice weather to get some more seat time. I've also got some bugs to work out.

We have a cabin there in Shelton. Down there more in the summer than winter. Will let you know when I bring the car down for a Shelton drive. Your car looked great! We all got excited when you pulled up to the stop sign and gave you a thumbs up.

Mark

Posted by: PeeGreen 914 Jul 24 2012, 04:06 PM

Autocross this weekend

Posted by: Mr.242 Oct 8 2012, 10:54 PM

Spent a cool fall evening with my daughter who loves riding in the SIX. We had a nice drive on some rural roads, but we just couldn't pass this milk shake drive inn.

Posted by: pete000 Oct 9 2012, 12:18 AM

Neat shot !

Posted by: porbmw Oct 9 2012, 10:39 AM

Just found this....

Beautiful car.

Maybe I'll get to see it in person one of these years....

Posted by: Chris H. Oct 9 2012, 10:59 AM

Gorgeous...is this the car you were considering selling? Good thing you didn't if so! Man that thing is RIGHT ON.

Posted by: NORD Oct 9 2012, 11:09 AM

Very nice car Mark


Now don't just show it! Get in and

Posted by: plays with cars Nov 2 2012, 09:56 AM

Looks great. Nice work.

When do we get to see a Crandal family photo?

No, not you guys The family 914-6 photo?

Posted by: 6freak Nov 2 2012, 10:48 AM

Summer of 2013!...i want video of all 3 of them nose to tail on the track...go n balls out or at least as fast as a 914 will go anyway haha........and i want the cover of the Spiel and Groit`s not to mention the Panorama....If your gonna swing, swing for the fence

Posted by: Mr.242 May 11 2013, 09:44 AM

My love addiction and an evening drive in the PNW.

Posted by: sixnotfour May 11 2013, 09:58 AM

Are you going to try the different mufflers, This Summer ??

Posted by: NORD May 11 2013, 10:55 AM

Nice Photo and car.

Posted by: Mr.242 May 12 2013, 01:27 PM

Jeff,
I'm using your dual tip sport muffler right now. It's a nice edition and looks better than the Triad I have. I tried to mount up the other one you loaned me but it won't fit under the heat shield. So this is a YES and a NO answer.

I wouldn't mind having something to mount up where I can use the rear valance on the car. I'd like to see that look.

Ideas?

Posted by: Mr.242 Jun 7 2013, 09:55 AM

Bottom pulley came off/loose and I lost the fan belt. Got a little hot, but worst part is I am now on Jackstands for the repair.

Working on a your car is great therapy. Glad Seattle is getting rain soon, so I don't feel like I'm missing much.

SIGH....WCR is not going to happen for me as a result.

Posted by: Mr.242 Jul 2 2013, 12:11 PM

I had the repair done since I was rear-ended at work 20 year old HS drop out I'm sure was texting or something. Tweaked my back pretty good...He's just lucky it wasn't in the 914 or I'd be asking for help in hiding the body.

With a tweaked back I took the car to Shelton, WA for another round in a car show. I didn't win any awards this year; however, it was nice to have the car looking good and sitting among some nice metal.

Posted by: Mr.242 Jul 2 2013, 01:02 PM

Posted by: mikeyb33 Jul 2 2013, 01:35 PM

FYI, you can get snap-in chrome plugs for those front bumper holes.

I found these for my bumper, in the Fasteners section at Home Depot: Look for the 'specialty' hardware, a section/module with stuff in pull-out drawers. And keep looking, these parts are really scattered & disorganized no matter which store you're in). Just a minor suggestion, for an otherwise fine looking car!

mike

Posted by: Mr.242 Jul 2 2013, 02:16 PM

Man...I know exactly what you're talking about. Not sure why I didn't think of that. We've got a really cool hardware store that has everything! I'll pick some up the next time I buzz by there....which conveniently will be tonight.

Posted by: Mr.242 Aug 19 2014, 05:50 PM

Thank you NORD! You're going to be missed and I'm very happy to have had your approval. SILVER is the BEST COLOR.

Rest in Peace my friend.