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Posted by: patssle Oct 14 2014, 12:37 PM

After completing my /6 conversion...I really like looking at what months of hard work and lots of $$$ has produced. Been running without an engine lid and I kinda like it!

Okay the real reason is that I'm converting my lid into a GT lid...but I'm not really feeling motivated to finish the job. So for now I'm daily driving without an engine lid.

Posted by: SirAndy Oct 14 2014, 12:44 PM

Tacky ... Get the GT lid done and mounted ...

Posted by: Larmo63 Oct 14 2014, 12:46 PM

It looks like something is missing.

Posted by: JmuRiz Oct 14 2014, 12:47 PM

Tacky, GT lid looks great if you're going for the less is more look.

I have a stock lid and GT lid, I haven't decided which I'll mount once I'm done with my conversion.

Posted by: Hank914 Oct 14 2014, 12:50 PM

Blonde or brunette?
Flared or narrow body?
Four lug or five?

Go with what you like...

Posted by: Racer Chris Oct 14 2014, 12:55 PM

A lotta crap's gonna end up in the engine compartment without the lid in place.

Posted by: RobW Oct 14 2014, 01:21 PM

Cool. You are the master of what you want!

Posted by: ripper911 Oct 14 2014, 01:26 PM

Get a sign that says " look at all of these free engine parts " or " wow, what an engine! " to put in the back window.

Posted by: AvalonFal Oct 14 2014, 01:51 PM

Tacky...tacky...tacky.

Posted by: patssle Oct 14 2014, 02:03 PM

The votes are in...tacky!

I'll finish the GT lid - which was always the plan. Maybe I'll speed it up.

Posted by: sb914 Oct 14 2014, 02:07 PM

What about acrylic ? I've been talking with mark( 914 rubber)about trying to possibly make a acrylic deck lid .kinda like Saratoga tops he made. I to would like moter visible . Hope he can pull it off, If anyone can Mikey can!

Posted by: wndsnd Oct 14 2014, 02:07 PM

Those Webers should be quick work

John

Posted by: pete000 Oct 14 2014, 02:13 PM

Only acceptable until the GT lid is finished.

I am in the same boat, but my car is up on jack stands so it isn't a big deal...

Posted by: patssle Oct 14 2014, 02:19 PM

I thought about making a clear lid as I do have access to the materials and a router...but airflow is too important especially with a /6. A clear lid would need many holes cut to make it a perforated lid.

Posted by: Scarlet75 Oct 14 2014, 02:38 PM

Its not cool its almost as tacky as that Fast and the Furious 914 that keeps making its way back here.

Posted by: RobW Oct 14 2014, 02:42 PM

These engines run great without air!

Posted by: sb914 Oct 14 2014, 02:50 PM

Sorry, forgot to mention my car is a sbc v8 conversion (water cooled). So it would be no different than a hood on a random water cooled moter.

Posted by: Drums66 Oct 14 2014, 03:55 PM

......The goods are exposed?(like a cycle!!)
cool(temperature)Tacky looking(not cool!!)
(more popcorn!)

Posted by: Johny Blackstain Oct 14 2014, 04:16 PM

100%, including unwanted fingers looking for the 5 finger discount. I use a GT lid on my six & it does the job.

Posted by: Woody Oct 14 2014, 05:15 PM