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Posted by: Socalandy Jan 18 2014, 11:07 PM
I know that it my fault for getting Kent hooked on 914's, he first painted my 72 and then all the metal work and awesome paint on the six. I posted a few pics of his V8 conversion in my thread but here's where he's at and its almost ready for paint.
Maybe we can get him to start posting what he's done on it up to now 
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Posted by: Socalandy Jan 18 2014, 11:13 PM
these flares are his own design to fit his modern day twist concept.
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Posted by: Socalandy Jan 18 2014, 11:15 PM
Engine compartment and speaker boxes
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Posted by: JRust Jan 18 2014, 11:15 PM
Looks good. I'm digging the flares I think 
. It's a little hard to see the definition of them in the primer. Im sure it will look kick ass
Posted by: siverson Jan 19 2014, 12:00 AM
Neat.
That looks like plenty of room for modern "shallow" drivers.
For example:
http://www.jlaudio.com/car-audio-stealthbox-toyota-tundra-toyota-tundra-crewmax-07-up
-Steve
Posted by: TeenerTim Jan 19 2014, 08:05 AM
Flares: 
Speaker Boxes: 
Posted by: Socalandy Apr 21 2014, 03:58 PM
Been busy with my build and finally got over to Kent's shop. More progress
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Posted by: rick 918-S Apr 21 2014, 05:18 PM
Diggin the overall look! 
Posted by: dlkawashima Apr 21 2014, 05:56 PM
Diggin the overall look!
+1. Are those little projector beams going to be enough to light up the road or do you have plans for additional lighting?
Posted by: 914350 Apr 21 2014, 07:39 PM
Thanks Andy for setting me up and posting the pics of my car. I finaly signed up, you know now that I'm addicted to 914's.
Posted by: 914350 Apr 21 2014, 07:44 PM
I will have additional lighing in the bumper but these should be sufficient to light the way and keep the cops from hassling me for the headlights being to low.
Posted by: Socalandy Apr 21 2014, 07:56 PM
Kent, No more lurking for you
Posted by: Andyrew Apr 21 2014, 10:30 PM
That looks fantastic!
Did he mock the firewall to valve cover up? Typically you have to hit it a bit in on the drivers side to give it a bit of clearance for taller valve covers.
Posted by: ChrisNPDrider Apr 22 2014, 08:57 AM
AWESOME
Posted by: boxsterfan Apr 22 2014, 09:42 AM
Dig those flares!! Those look really tight with the car.
Posted by: veekry9 Apr 22 2014, 03:09 PM
Very nice,shapely curves.Definitely some thought went into how the the flare
blends with the spline of the longitudinal blinker>taillight curve.
Posted by: watsonrx13 Apr 23 2014, 11:33 AM
The removed/filled-in door handles look great...
--- Rob
Posted by: 914350 Apr 23 2014, 12:50 PM
That looks fantastic!
Did he mock the firewall to valve cover up? Typically you have to hit it a bit in on the drivers side to give it a bit of clearance for taller valve covers.
I chose to clearance the valve cover rather than the firewall, the covers have a lot of room to give. should look clean.
Posted by: 914350 Apr 23 2014, 12:52 PM
OOPS sorry for the double picture post, I'm learning.
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Posted by: r_towle Apr 23 2014, 12:57 PM
What tool are you using the cut the aluminum so clean and flat?
Rich
Posted by: 914350 Apr 23 2014, 01:49 PM
Hi Rich. I used the chop saw to cut it.
Posted by: 914forme Apr 23 2014, 07:35 PM
Where did the mirrors come from? I like the look of the car, great lines.
Posted by: PanelBilly Apr 23 2014, 09:48 PM
There's a chop saw blade you can get for aluminum that will cut a very clean edge. No flash, no cleanup. I had one for many tears and it was worth the investment. The hard part was making sure no one in the shop used it for anything else.
Posted by: 914350 Apr 24 2014, 08:54 AM
Where did the mirrors come from? I like the look of the car, great lines.
So I had bought some aftermarket "custom" mirrors on line and they were junk so one night wile I was out on a run... OK, walk. I saw a Saturn Sky (2007-09) that had the perfect mirror for the look I wanted. I figured they were in the $300 to $400 range being new and electric but I was surprised to see new OEM ones (manual) on line for $45.00 so I grabbed two. I made a base plate/adaptor to make them fit.
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Posted by: 914350 Apr 24 2014, 08:55 AM
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Posted by: 914350 Apr 24 2014, 09:01 AM
I covered the door and mirror with mask then packed 3M Kitty Hair under the base of the mirror where it was not quite meeting the contour of the door then hand sanded the piece untill it was a nice shape. Then I primerd and painted it in satin finnish.
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Posted by: Dave_Darling Apr 24 2014, 09:24 AM
Very nice touch!!
--DD
Posted by: malcolm2 Apr 24 2014, 09:36 AM
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So the piece between the door and the mirror is the only mod? I did not see if you said how you made it, or what it is made from.
They are growing on me.
I think the color and shine of the paint, or lack there of, is AWESOME. Alittle too Long Horn orange for me, but it too is growing on me.
Posted by: 914350 Apr 24 2014, 10:09 AM
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So the piece between the door and the mirror is the only mod? I did not see if you said how you made it, or what it is made from.
They are growing on me.
I think the color and shine of the paint, or lack there of, is AWESOME. Alittle to Long Horn orange for me, but it too is growing on me.
Thanks. At the top of the last pic I threw in what I used to make them. It's just Kitty Hair, basicly filler with strands of fiberglass matting in it. Other than the little gap, the mirror fit well.
Posted by: matthepcat Apr 24 2014, 10:14 AM
Very nice build!
For how much custom work is going into this build, I would suggest fuel injection over that carburetor.
Posted by: 914350 Apr 24 2014, 10:40 AM
Thanks, Fuel injection is not a bad idea, maybe in the future or on my next one...
Posted by: 914forme Apr 24 2014, 07:10 PM
I thought so, I have set of these also, but your the man. for getting them on the car first.
Posted by: Cairo94507 Oct 25 2022, 06:23 AM
I do not know how I never saw this thread. I can't say enough about Kent's work- he is a metal/paint master of masters. We have seen this car in person several times and the work is excellent. Also, the engine...it just rocks your soul.
My brother and I still talk about Kent's work today with almost 10K miles on my car it still looks new. We both dream of Kent doing metal and paint on our next project....hint, it is likely going to be American muscle and older than my Six.
Posted by: horizontally-opposed Oct 25 2022, 10:32 AM
I will have additional lighing in the bumper but these should be sufficient to light the way and keep the cops from hassling me for the headlights being to low.
Your pics have me wondering if the Italian turn-signal lenses could be "sanded" from the inside to get rid of the fluting (or maybe just where it counts?) for projectors.
Always fun to see one of these cars with no headlights...front end takes on a whole different vibe and I dig it.
Posted by: Steve Oct 25 2022, 11:30 AM
I will have additional lighing in the bumper but these should be sufficient to light the way and keep the cops from hassling me for the headlights being to low.
Your pics have me wondering if the Italian turn-signal lenses could be "sanded" from the inside to get rid of the fluting (or maybe just where it counts?) for projectors.
Always fun to see one of these cars with no headlights...front end takes on a whole different vibe and I dig it.
He never did add lights in the bumper and I had to install the horns underneath like my 75 914.
The lights in the turn signal work fine, but are only low beams.
Posted by: Steve Oct 25 2022, 11:38 AM
I do not know how I never saw this thread. I can't say enough about Kent's work- he is a metal/paint master of masters. We have seen this car in person several times and the work is excellent. Also, the engine...it just rocks your soul.
My brother and I still talk about Kent's work today with almost 10K miles on my car it still looks new. We both dream of Kent doing metal and paint on our next project....hint, it is likely going to be American muscle and older than my Six.
The car is a work of art. The attention to detail is amazing.
Posted by: TINCAN914 Oct 26 2022, 08:47 AM
Been busy with my build and finally got over to Kent's shop. More progress
This color looks AMAZING. Big risk that paid off in spades!!!
Posted by: sixnotfour Oct 27 2022, 09:42 PM
Posted by: mgarrison Oct 27 2022, 10:10 PM
I will have additional lighing in the bumper but these should be sufficient to light the way and keep the cops from hassling me for the headlights being to low.
Can you share any details on the projectors you used in the turn signal openings? I was just going to run headlights in the rectangle fog light openings in the bumper, but I really like the idea of projectors in the turn signal openings!
Beautiful car!
Posted by: DRPHIL914 Oct 28 2022, 08:00 AM
we really need more pictures of the finished product please! what brand and color is the wrap?
I really like the flares better than any other flare modification i have seen on a 914 
Phil
Posted by: Steve Oct 28 2022, 08:51 AM
we really need more pictures of the finished product please! what brand and color is the wrap?
I really like the flares better than any other flare modification i have seen on a 914
Phil
I bought the car a year ago. I don't know if Kent is monitoring this thread.
Here is a link to my thread, where I answered most of these questions.
http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=356033
Posted by: Jamie Oct 28 2022, 09:10 AM
I do not know how I never saw this thread. I can't say enough about Kent's work- he is a metal/paint master of masters. We have seen this car in person several times and the work is excellent. Also, the engine...it just rocks your soul.
My brother and I still talk about Kent's work today with almost 10K miles on my car it still looks new. We both dream of Kent doing metal and paint on our next project....hint, it is likely going to be American muscle and older than my Six.
The car is a work of art. The attention to detail is amazing.
How tall is this young lady? She makes the 914 look like a go-kart in proportion!
Posted by: DRPHIL914 Oct 28 2022, 09:34 AM
we really need more pictures of the finished product please! what brand and color is the wrap?
I really like the flares better than any other flare modification i have seen on a 914
Phil
I bought the car a year ago. I don't know if Kent is monitoring this thread.
Here is a link to my thread, where I answered most of these questions.
http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=356033
ok thanks i remember seeing some of that a long time ago and had forgotten you bought it last year. reading back thru that thread now , thanks!!
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