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Posted by: mepstein Nov 7 2010, 11:51 AM

Wonder how many page views I'll get with this title?


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Posted by: swl Nov 7 2010, 12:03 PM

colour scheme by Don Johnson?

Posted by: jaxdream Nov 7 2010, 12:09 PM

Toyz r Us ???

Jack / Jaxdream

Posted by: mepstein Nov 7 2010, 12:23 PM

It's not my style but when you see the car, it makes sense. History and specs are what counts. I plan to remove colors and leave plain or powder coat black. I wasn't planning on buying an engine for the car- yet, but this was too good of an engine for too good of a deal to pass up. I would have bought it if it was pink and purple polka dots. Hey,


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Posted by: carr914 Nov 7 2010, 03:27 PM

Before you get the lower covers powder-coated remember to get the fins machined down so you can do valve adjustments without dropping the motor.

But definately do something about those colors

Posted by: scotty b Nov 7 2010, 05:08 PM

Matte black tin and glass beaded intake, fan & valves


THIS will be fun


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Posted by: mepstein Nov 7 2010, 05:21 PM

Engine shroud is black. Do you have a bead blaster?

Maybe I should grab an oven from one of my distress properties and try some DIY powdercoat.

Posted by: scotty b Nov 7 2010, 06:06 PM

yep ogt a blast cabinet all loaded with glass bead. If the parts are powder coated they need to be chemically stripped.Blasting won't do it. I have the stripper, the pieces need to soak ( usually overnight will do ) then scrubbed clean, washed and then blasted.

Posted by: Eric_Shea Nov 8 2010, 12:51 PM

Red Shroud.

Posted by: mepstein Nov 8 2010, 02:07 PM

Quiet you. I might be sending more money your way when I decide what to do with my new '75. Damm car has so little rust that I might just keep it and restore. Damm you Eric Shea and your perfect brakes! Damm you all!!!

Posted by: JmuRiz Nov 8 2010, 02:27 PM

Sounds good, my 2.7 has black valve covers with paint peeling, I was thinking of stripping the paint off an just going au-natural with the alumn.

Posted by: Eric_Shea Nov 8 2010, 03:18 PM

Don't forget that 5-lug stuff

Posted by: ghuff Nov 8 2010, 03:47 PM

Your motor is from Jamaica mon!

Posted by: PanelBilly Nov 9 2010, 08:49 AM

What the hell, the car is getting a six that is not OEM, so paint it whatever color fits your fancy. I like the wild stuff.

Posted by: mepstein Nov 9 2010, 09:11 AM

Car will stay same color red, engine- silver and some black. I'm boring.

Posted by: Vacca Rabite Nov 9 2010, 11:18 AM

Don't go black.

Go with something that reflects light, not absorbs it. The engine compartment of a 914 is a dark enough place to try and work, painting it all black only makes matters worse. Plus, black hides the oil leaks and gunk buildup.

Zach

Posted by: mepstein Nov 9 2010, 02:47 PM

engine tin = black

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Posted by: mepstein Nov 10 2010, 11:05 AM

more pics of the bitch


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