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Posted by: Mr. 5150 Apr 16 2012, 08:36 PM

Plan on turning this sweet POS (71 914-4) into my next track car/fun drive to work.
I'm pretty seasoned when it comes to and I think I can too. So I'm going to need all kinds of help from this knowledge bank.



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Posted by: Irish914 Apr 16 2012, 08:50 PM

Posted by: Cairo94507 Apr 16 2012, 08:50 PM

Looks like you might have a decent car to start with. Welcome and post some more pictures of that car.

Posted by: Andyrew Apr 16 2012, 08:50 PM

Looks like a good start!

Posted by: Mr. 5150 Apr 16 2012, 08:52 PM

So the teardown has been moving along. I have to say this car is kind of scary that it was on the road.


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Posted by: Mr. 5150 Apr 16 2012, 08:55 PM

Why the holes? Under the sub mounted out side the drivers cabin?


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Posted by: Mr. 5150 Apr 16 2012, 08:59 PM

Making room for the cage was admittedly fun.


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Posted by: Mr. 5150 Apr 16 2012, 09:05 PM

Thanks for the Welcome and yah I feel its a good base to build from.

Posted by: TargaToy Apr 16 2012, 09:11 PM

Welcome! I think I'd be tempted to driver 'er a bit just like that. Flat black paint and all. Looks kind of menacing to me. Kool!

Posted by: Mr. 5150 Apr 16 2012, 09:24 PM

Oh I took it around the block a few times and on the freeway once until I found the rear drive side break caliper was under the front deck lid.


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Posted by: Travis Neff Apr 16 2012, 10:39 PM

Looks like a fun project, show us more pictures of that ford

Posted by: euro911 Apr 16 2012, 11:13 PM

I wouldn't worry too much about the 'holes' in the front trunk floor ... possibly had an A/C condenser ... or, a PO that planned for (or had) an eternal oil cooler mounted down there?

I'd be more concerned with the L/R caliper in the trunk




Looks like an excellent project car




EDIT: Leave it painted the way it is, and get license plates that says 'POLCAT'

Posted by: PanelBilly Apr 16 2012, 11:26 PM

Knowledge bank

That's a good one. Nice that you have a sense of humor

Posted by: rick 918-S Apr 16 2012, 11:26 PM

Posted by: matthepcat Apr 16 2012, 11:35 PM

Very cool. I agree that the flat black looks menacing. With that body you need more cylinders!!

Posted by: vsg914 Apr 17 2012, 04:17 AM

No 5150 here. its strictly voluntary, Welcome to the psych ward.

Posted by: ChrisNPDrider Apr 17 2012, 09:45 AM

I like to think of a 914 like a lego set for big kids
endless parts, configurations, and creative potential
You can follow build guidelines and go classic, or go bonkers
A bit more expensive than legos though
Black 914s rule

Posted by: Mr. 5150 Apr 17 2012, 10:18 AM

QUOTE(ChrisNPDrider @ Apr 17 2012, 08:45 AM)

I like to think of a 914 like a lego set for big kids
endless parts, configurations, and creative potential
You can follow build guidelines and go classic, or go bonkers
A bit more expensive than legos though
Black 914s rule

Posted by: Mr. 5150 Apr 18 2012, 08:48 PM

Trans mount doesn't look right?



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Posted by: kg6dxn Apr 18 2012, 09:39 PM

QUOTE(Mr. 5150 @ Apr 18 2012, 07:48 PM)

Posted by: Socalandy Apr 18 2012, 09:41 PM