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Posted by: burton73 Apr 2 2017, 12:08 PM

Eric @ PMB was kind enough to pick up my primo fresh 3.0 with 3.2 heads with custom cam with 46 PMO’s blueprinted and balanced to race tolerances from Scott Kinder at Kindersport in Oakland, CA area.
The engine should be good for 240HP matted to a 901 Transmission Rebuilt 2000 Miles ago by Performance Haus in 1980 with hand polished close ratio 906 gears Late model "side shift" linkage, Adjustable 19mm front sway bar with Teflon bushings, Bilstein Carrera RS front struts, Bilstein rear shocks, Modified front early 911S brakes and PMB vented 914-6 rears. Done by the Maestro Eric himself. Lots of more goodies on the car first reworked in the 70’s. It was a project car of a guy that worked at a OC local Porsche speed shop. This has always been a California car. It has never seen salt and has no rust. This car has been at PMB for a couple of years waiting for the Engine. Number 41 is from what we know to be the 30th. 914-6 in production. I am sure I will hear something from someone that knows more. This car has not been on the road in CA since the early 80s when it would not pass smog. It had a 69S engine when I bought it.

The 911 engine is really a thing of ART, well all Porsche/VW parts when clean and polished /painted are art. The cam timing is critical. Scott sent me several pictures from the build. Eric’s work at PMB is also a work of art.
More to come!

Bob Burton

Posted by: Cracker Apr 2 2017, 12:19 PM

A real beauty Bob...congrats!

Tony

Posted by: burton73 Apr 5 2017, 04:08 PM

Some of the guys have asked what is in this Engine. Scott Kinder built it for me and this is what it has inside.

1978 3.0 SC big-port base (case, crank, rods, oil pump)
Custom JE Pistons, replated Nikasil cylinders, 9.8:1
New valves, 38/37 ports (stock)
ARP head studs & rod bolts
GE40 "Mod-S" cams
PMO 46 carbs & manifolds
JWE custom curve on SC distributor to match the carbs/cams
930 tensioners, idler arms--all rebuilt
Otherwise just everything new or refinished, redone, rebuilt

Best
Scott

Posted by: Eric_Shea Apr 5 2017, 05:21 PM

Let the body work begin...




Doors braced. Removing (yes, removing) the long kit.


Factory chassis stiffening kit








Mount for suspension ear brace...






Factory engine mount stiffening modification.


-6 mount for oil line from the tank to the engine.

Posted by: Eric_Shea Apr 5 2017, 05:27 PM

Pan shot with Wurth then properly over-sprayed with body color.




Rear trunk details.


Engine compartment.




Body in paint.

Posted by: flyer86d Apr 5 2017, 05:39 PM

Very nice, Bob! But I think that engine is going to be stronger than 240 HP. It'll be really nice.

Charlie

Posted by: bigkensteele Apr 5 2017, 08:47 PM

QUOTE(flyer86d @ Apr 5 2017, 03:39 PM)

Posted by: burton73 Apr 5 2017, 10:32 PM

Scott (the engine builder) was up in the San Francisco and the dyno guy was in San Diego and well, we where getting impatient with the long wait so Eric said lets just get it back to my shop and we will finish the tune and the first breaking in at PMB.

We will get it on a dyno when it is done. We will let you know. The build of #41 will be a little out of order as I did a lot of work on her way before Eric picked her up to take her back to PMB for the full show quality paint job and restoration. Some of the back-story I posted on my 914World VIN info but I will put what info was in the ad when I bought #41 in December of 2007. It was on EBay and I was on a Disney Cruz and using the on board Internet to bid. I think it was $15,000.

Bob Burton

This is the info from the Ebay ad from the PO when I got the car, Dec.27th 2006
As I said this was a real 914-6 Porsche/VW hot rod built in the 70’s with some of the best stuff they could find at there shop.

This is a great project car for the right person. I bought it in 1980, and stopped driving it when it couldn't pass smog. It last ran in 1990 and has been stored under cover in my garage since 1990. Before I owned it, it was a project car of a guy that worked at a local Porsche speed shop. This has always been a California car. It has never seen salt and has no rust. Engine 2.5 L 20k Miles Aluminum case 2.2. Rods EMPI, 88 mm pistons and cylinders, Ported heads and manifolds 40 IDS Weber Carbs, CD ignition, 911S Distributor 67 911S Cams Front 914/6-GT oil cooler with GT ducting, Aeroquip Stainless Steel Lines and oil thermostat, Sport Muffler, Transmission Rebuilt 2000 Miles ago by Performance Haus, 911S copper faced clutch, Hand polished close ratio 906 gears Late model "side shift" linkage, Suspension Adjustable 19mm front sway bar with Teflon bushings, Bilstein Carrera RS front struts, adjustable perches, Bilstein rear shocks, Modified front 911S calibers with cross-drilled "S" rotors Five 15x7" BBS modular rims Magnesium centers Titanium lug nuts, 12mm torsion bars. Body
Body seams bead welded Fuel filler moved to cowl. Aircraft style cover Side markers removed European front turn assemblies, French tail light lenses Factory Convex RH mirror
Quartz Iodide headlights European 911S gages including oil level
LeCarrera steering wheel Scheel 914 seat.-------
I have had many questions about the fuel filler area. Peter Dawe of Dawe's Motorsports helped build this car at Dick Troutmans's in the late 70s. I asked Petr how this was done, below is his answer.

Hi Lloyd From what i can remember the hinge and the flush mount latch was aircraft surplus. I believe all those parts are offered thru Aircraft Spruce Co. Peter welded a shaped piece of steel under the body cowl for the gas door to sit on. He also welded a fill pipe on to the gas tank. (Only for pros to weld) Then because of the pipe bends he had to put a vent from the original fill to the neck so the tank could be filled up to the top. All this was 20 years ago but I think that’s about it. But you have to be as talented as Peter to do it right. That’s the TRICK. Thanks and happy holidays Petr Dawe

Posted by: burton73 Apr 5 2017, 10:45 PM

Please note that #41 was put in the garage of PO after it would not pass smog in Dec of 1985. It sat till I bought it 25 or so years later. Picture of plates for 41 plus the picture of Scheel Sport seat that I cleaned up today. My ass is too big for the Scheel.

Eric said eat salads. I eat them every day.

Bob Burton

Posted by: mepstein Apr 6 2017, 07:34 AM

Cool car. Thanks for the pics and the back story.

Posted by: brant Apr 6 2017, 08:19 AM

beautiful!!

Posted by: mb911 Apr 6 2017, 08:20 AM

QUOTE(bigkensteele @ Apr 5 2017, 06:47 PM)

QUOTE(flyer86d @ Apr 5 2017, 03:39 PM)

Very nice, Bob! But I think that engine is going to be stronger than 240 HP. It'll be really nice.

Charlie

I was thinking the same when I read the specs. Are you planning on going with one inch exhaust?

Posted by: sb914 Apr 6 2017, 08:46 AM

Wow!----- I'd be afraid to drive that beauty!
Stunning! Looks like Andys twin!

Posted by: 914 Apr 6 2017, 08:54 AM

Bob,
Really Cool..Nice story.. Cant wait to see it in neighborhood..
Alan

Posted by: Socalandy Apr 6 2017, 08:58 AM

Yellow Gumball

Posted by: burton73 Apr 6 2017, 09:45 AM

I have the factory heat exchangers that where on the car and they are in pretty good shape. I sold the 10/69-date muffler that was on the car on ebay for $300. The PMP
Maestro E, will tune in on this input.

Bob

Posted by: Chris H. Apr 6 2017, 10:05 AM

Good GAWD that paint is tasty looking .

Posted by: Travis Neff Apr 6 2017, 10:09 AM

Nice work!

Posted by: mb911 Apr 6 2017, 10:25 AM

QUOTE(burton73 @ Apr 6 2017, 07:45 AM)

Posted by: burton73 Apr 6 2017, 01:37 PM

QUOTE(mb911 @ Apr 6 2017, 09:25 AM)

QUOTE(burton73 @ Apr 6 2017, 07:45 AM)

I have the factory heat exchangers that where on the car and they are in pretty good shape. I sold the 10/69-date muffler that was on the car on ebay for $300. The PMP
Maestro E, will tune in on this input.

Bob

Bob

The stock heat exchangers will most likely be your choke point on this but will maintain great low end TQ.

Posted by: burton73 Apr 6 2017, 02:26 PM

Some shots of front early S calipers, rear Brillstein, front strut, oil cooler on the front of car. Remember this was a 69s engine in a Hot Rod-VW. Built in the 70s.

Bob

Posted by: burton73 Apr 6 2017, 02:28 PM

Oil cooler from inside with cover removed

Posted by: Cracker Apr 6 2017, 02:58 PM

Who's going to rebuild the calipers???

T

Posted by: burton73 Apr 6 2017, 03:00 PM

The body shop next door with the cooler removed. Sergio next door. Cool guy that looked like Mario the plumber.

Posted by: burton73 Apr 6 2017, 03:02 PM

QUOTE(Cracker @ Apr 6 2017, 01:58 PM)

Posted by: burton73 Apr 6 2017, 03:15 PM

Some cool stuff or what I think is cool stuff: The owner’s book says it had its engine rebuilt at 64,828 miles.
The speedometer now says 110,000 or so. It has been so long scene I have looked at it.
#41 delivered on 1-4-70 to Dick Barbour Porsche. Engine number 640-4016 long gone.
The book was validated by Porsche Audi Pacific in Culver City CA not 1 mile from where I live now and 3 miles from where I grew up. I live 1,000 Ft from where Howard Hughes built the Spruce Goose. My house was built on land that Hughes Aircraft owned on the bluffs above the old Hughes Aircraft. Today that is called Silicone Beach and Playa Vista

Tool kit was in the car as well as factory jack. I had to buy copy red screwdrivers but what the hell. I have a Hot Rod VW. Waite till you see the NOS radio that I bought. 41 had a 80s loud radio with huge amp put in. I deiced to leave 41 in the spirit of the late 70s and not put her back to what a 914-6 was from the factory. I had to thing on it hard and a number of guys here back when it was up for sale, posted that it was a solid car but did not have the original Eng. and trans and it had the oil cooler and the trick body cowl door for fueling and it would never bring the big bucks.

Well I have really not wanted to sell her and build in this form is what I am doing. With some help from my friends.

Bob B

Posted by: burton73 Apr 6 2017, 04:48 PM

Lets go to the front and the Fuel Door on the cowl. The PO was pissed because he had opened the front hood when the fuel door was open and it had bent it. No can do. His lesson that I have to remember. I bent it back somewhat and E’s body shop fixed it up. The early bodywork was done at Dick Troutmans’s in the 70’s Peter Dawe of Dawe’s Motorsport helped build this car an told the PO how he did this welding.

So I bought the car and when Lloyd delivered it to me at my Plastic Shop, he did not know how to open the front hood because the cable broke or something and I said, I knew of a great bunch of 914 guys that may answer it for us. I posted on this board and someone came back with an answer in less that one minute. Guys are still answering me and helping out. Posted pictures of before and after on the finishing of the body in that area.

Bob Burton



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Posted by: burton73 Apr 6 2017, 10:31 PM

Before we go to far with the assembly, I have more pictures of each part that was in the “as received from a long sleep”. After these are cleaned and restored and Eric put his new Copper lines instead of the braded stainless in the rockers and we will see more of “the art of the build”. Not deal

Bob Burton
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Posted by: burton73 Apr 7 2017, 04:38 PM

I got a Blaupunkt Frankfurt stereo for my 6 that was a factory rebuilt a very long time ago. Paid something like $350. In 2008 on eBay

Bob

Posted by: Renaud914 Jul 26 2017, 10:01 AM

Good job !
Very nice restoration

Posted by: Cairo94507 Jul 27 2017, 08:49 AM

Nice Blaupunkt!

Posted by: larryM Jul 28 2017, 09:02 PM

thanks for all the detail pictures !

Posted by: burton73 Jul 28 2017, 09:47 PM

Eric at PMB Performance will post more pictures as the rebuild continues. Ever part of this car is restored. I was very lucky that the body was in such great shape. It sat in the PO garage from 1986 on till 2007 then it has been shops. No rust on the battery tray. Very lucky on this car.

Bob B

Posted by: burton73 Aug 9 2017, 01:21 PM

Work goes on with 41. Trans rebuilt. Lower gears from the 70s hot rod days. Suspension is yet to be detailed. Engine and trans are going in,

I will post, as this is moving along. PMB has a few cars in the shop. E sent me pictures of the restored Euro turn style buckets with 2 blubs and horn restore but I cannot find them now.

Bob B

Posted by: burton73 Aug 9 2017, 01:53 PM

PMB put the stacks on my PMOs. The PO had non 914-6 air cleaner on it and I am going with the same set up. Will show more. Also the trans after PMB re freshened it. I got a NOS case from AA 9 years ago and it looked great in its Porsche box but after PMB inspected it had a cracked bearing seating area so we are trashing (recycling it)
I got it in the first place, as the old Transmission case looked pickled from what I guess was engine cleaner.

This was the info on the transmission. From the PO. “Transmission Rebuilt 2000 Miles ago by Performance Haus, , Hand polished close ratio 906 gears Late model "side shift" linkage” PMB found that it needed more than just new seals and gaskets. You really have to CK out everything on a restoration. Even N.O.S. parts or you can be S.O.L. That 2,000 miles was 30 years ago.

Bob B

Posted by: 914 Aug 9 2017, 02:55 PM

Bob,
Looking good..Can't wait to see in our Neighborhood..

Posted by: burton73 Aug 28 2017, 07:54 PM

The work continues at PMB Performance. The work and parts are works of art. August 2017 working #41


Bob B

Posted by: burton73 Aug 30 2017, 02:06 PM

Sorry for posting on my car out of order but as Eric feeds me pictures I will put them up.
My Wife says that I really do not own a 6 it is just in my dreams. It is a distance from LA to Sandy Utah

Bob B
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Posted by: tygaboy Aug 30 2017, 02:16 PM

I have big-time bumper envy!

Posted by: mb911 Aug 30 2017, 02:21 PM

Who did it?

Posted by: burton73 Aug 30 2017, 02:51 PM

Eric did it or had it done a few years ago.

It is very nice.

Bob B

Posted by: burton73 Sep 1 2017, 07:07 PM

Back in the 70s these French’s did not cost too much.

Bob B

Posted by: 914Sixer Sep 2 2017, 07:59 AM

Yep, the French ones used to be the same price as the Euro's. Loving the pictures.

Posted by: tygaboy Sep 2 2017, 08:11 AM

First you give me bumper envy, now it's tail light envy!
This is going to be a beauty...

Posted by: burton73 Sep 3 2017, 12:43 PM

Fuel Door from an aircraft. A 70s touch from early POs One of a kind so I know it is #41 Done really well. Just seemed right to leave it in the sprit that the car as it was modified in the 70’s

Bob B

Posted by: Maltese Falcon Sep 3 2017, 06:58 PM

Car has come a long way Bob ...should be finshing up nice in the hands of Eric at PMB ¡ I dig that fuel door set up, the po had some good hot rod techniques there
Marty

Posted by: Slowroller Oct 23 2017, 08:21 PM

I'm new here and just so overwhelmed with so much great work.
Great job.

Posted by: 914 7T3 Jan 10 2018, 11:55 PM

Updates?

Posted by: JamesM Jan 11 2018, 01:08 AM

QUOTE(914 7T3 @ Jan 10 2018, 10:55 PM)

Posted by: Cairo94507 Jan 11 2018, 09:19 AM

Great. Looking forward to seeing the next round of pictures. Your car is in great hands for sure.

Posted by: Tdskip Jan 11 2018, 10:52 AM

Subscribing.

Fantastic!

Posted by: burton73 Jan 11 2018, 10:57 AM

Me too. I bought this car in 2007 for $15,000.

Did a bunch of work to it in the way of parts and body paint removal. Now it is at the master’s hand to get it done.

The car had an Scheel Racing seat and Eric and I are making the final decisions on how to finish the car. We have decided on full Black leather with hound’s-tooth inserts. Instruments from a 69 S are out for rebuilding. I need to take a trip to PMBs shop to see it. What you see is what I get or if someone want to make an up-date that is fine.

The instruments are in a somewhat different order but it was the vision of the POs back in the 70s to build this hotrod version of a 6. We are only changing it a little from that vision. To be clear this is not a stock 6. It will never win a concourse for a stock car but the level of restoration should win. Hey I have the original tool kit, book and service book.

It has all the good stuff. I am focusing on my V8 car and letting E do 41.

O, I decided to run 7 and 8 x15 Fuchs instead of the 8 and 9s x16 that are on the car now.

Bob B

Posted by: burton73 Jan 25 2018, 03:20 PM

Today’s pictures from PMB Performance. Clearing out my garage to get ready!

Note: the guys wrap the car in plastic to keep the paint safe during the work on the body.

I also got a call from www.FuchsRestoration.com Rick that my 7 and 8 15s and spare 6 x 15 are ready. He said 6 weeks but it only took 10 days.
Bringing back my 8s and 9s x 16in that are on there now.


Bob B

Posted by: 914 Jan 25 2018, 03:22 PM

Bob,
Cant wait to see..

Posted by: Cairo94507 Jan 25 2018, 03:48 PM

Great attention to detail. Can't wait for the finished project.

Posted by: raynekat Jan 25 2018, 04:54 PM

Will be interested in what you think about your Fuchs when you get them back. I had a set of 15x6's done and they were very good, but the black could have been less flat. You'll see what I'm talking about when you get them back. Car is looking fine.

Posted by: burton73 Jan 27 2018, 10:14 PM

Today I picked up my wheels 15” 7s, 8s, and one 6” spare for space saver from Rick at http://www.porschewheelservices.com/ To go on number 41. We are getting closer. I have a bunch of progress work pictures to up-load from Eric

Bob B

Posted by: burton73 Jan 27 2018, 10:53 PM

As I had said before, I do not have my rebuild in a set order as far as the photos go, so please excuse me if there is more than one copy of some shots.

Some points on my car that are different than a GT car is with the Troutman touches in the cowl fuel door and there touch as far as the front Sheet Metal oil cooling shroud and shaped metal goes. Very nice curves up front under the hood. The work is tremendous. That is the way they did it back in the late 70s.
the black shroud is yet to be repainted.

Bob B


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Posted by: mtndawg Jan 27 2018, 11:18 PM

Ridiculously awesome!

Posted by: jmitro Jan 28 2018, 08:42 AM

better than new. That is awesome!!

Posted by: 76-914 Jan 28 2018, 09:33 AM

I just got up to date with your build. Hadn't kept up since the summer. Impressive would be an understatement. Exceptionally nice would be more fitting.

Posted by: Tdskip Jan 28 2018, 09:56 AM

Just fantastic, absolutely fantastic.

Posted by: Blue6 Jan 28 2018, 11:14 AM

Looks like we'll be seeing this beauty rolling around here soon. Nice job guys..

Posted by: simonjb Jan 28 2018, 03:55 PM

Very Very nice work !!! Looks great.

Posted by: burton73 Feb 4 2018, 07:53 PM

Eric moving on closing her up. I am making room in my Garage and increasing my insurance as we have been going along: My wife says I just talk #41 but it really does not exist.

New rubber on all body seals. New Shocks, New, or rebuilt everything. Changing out long lugs to standard lugs and factory BK caps. Had 3 piece BBS wheels that I sold to Jamie 8 years ago. S heads and Cams that I sold to Mark Henrey 7 or 8 years ago. Clutch that went to Mark. (Euro911) last month.

Bob B

Posted by: mepstein Feb 4 2018, 07:57 PM

I really like seeing these cars get put back on the road.

Posted by: sixnotfour Feb 4 2018, 08:12 PM

Posted by: burton73 Feb 7 2018, 10:36 AM

Some pictures of before of jack post side, under shot of oil tank and cooler lines, front drivers side front sway bar and Bilstein strut minus earls S caliper. Wait to see how pretty that turns out from the Maestro’s team.

Picture of linkage carburetors that I misplaced in my bead blasting cabinet. I had not been in it for 5 years and found the parts just in time.

Air box restored by PMB to a level that may look better than new. Special things on 41? I guess some things look a little different. I am so impressed on the level or work on my car.

7 and 8 x 15 Fuchs refinished and in route. 8 and 9 16 Fuchs coming back to me. Great work by PMB and I am very happy with the way it looks. Eric playing a great riff on my car.

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Posted by: burton73 Feb 8 2018, 04:08 PM

These plastic parts where early prototypes pieces that had to be restored. Eric has had to do a lot of research as well as use all of his talents to get the 30 six this far. I sound like the Godfather. “Use all your talents”.

Great job PMB

Bob B

Posted by: burton73 Feb 9 2018, 06:56 PM

I want to thank Gusti for sending me these pictures from the 916 that was sent back to Europe and Gusti got these pictures. This is helping me decide just how I will do 41’S interior with Cork Leather. Making 41 a very unique car. Eric says he has the man to do the interior. I painted the car Cannery yellow as suggested to me (Iris blue) is my favorite color combo as I had a 1978 911SC Targa in this 916 color combo, at least I can match the interior color now.


Bob B



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Posted by: burton73 Feb 10 2018, 02:51 PM

More work: installed vent and wiper mechanism

Bob B

Posted by: defianty Feb 10 2018, 03:36 PM

Fantastic stuff, looks gorgeous. I can't wait to get to this rebuild stage with my build.

Posted by: gms Feb 10 2018, 07:28 PM

QUOTE(burton73 @ Feb 8 2018, 04:08 PM)

Posted by: burton73 Feb 11 2018, 11:04 AM

QUOTE(gms @ Feb 10 2018, 05:28 PM)

QUOTE(burton73 @ Feb 8 2018, 04:08 PM)

These plastic parts where early prototypes pieces that had to be restored.

Very interesting
Could you explain and show pix?

Posted by: Cairo94507 Feb 11 2018, 11:11 AM

Looking very good. PMB does great work all the way around.

Posted by: Mike Fitton Feb 11 2018, 11:20 AM

Thanks for posting those 916 interior pictures, very interesting. Also noted the ashtray is leather wrapped.

Posted by: Mike Fitton Feb 11 2018, 11:29 AM

What steering wheel are you going with? Here is one of mine 380mm and thick wrap to 3 5/8".

Posted by: Larmo63 Feb 11 2018, 11:31 AM

That door panel looks like it's out of a Cadillac Eldorado.

Posted by: ConeDodger Feb 11 2018, 11:31 AM

The really great thing about working with Eric is that when he gets rare brake calipers in for rebuild or in this case, a very early numbered car, he is truly honored to be working on it.

Still makes you write the checks though!

Posted by: pete000 Feb 11 2018, 11:31 AM

I like the shortened center arm rest exposing the center tray.(also leather wrapped)


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Posted by: burton73 Feb 11 2018, 01:25 PM

QUOTE(Mike Fitton @ Feb 11 2018, 09:29 AM)

What steering wheel are you going with? Here is one of mine 380mm and thick wrap to 3 5/8".

Posted by: burton73 Feb 11 2018, 01:46 PM

QUOTE(Larmo63 @ Feb 11 2018, 09:31 AM)

Posted by: Mike Fitton Feb 11 2018, 01:48 PM

QUOTE(burton73 @ Feb 11 2018, 11:25 AM)

QUOTE(Mike Fitton @ Feb 11 2018, 09:29 AM)

What steering wheel are you going with? Here is one of mine 380mm and thick wrap to 3 5/8".

My wheel is a, new leather double wrap 380 just like yours and the hockey puck I bought on EBay 9 years ago from an early 911. Eric just needs to finish the leather on the puck and plate the thin chrome ring. He did say my paint on the steering wheel was wrong shade. I think he said it needed to be very dark gray almost BK. I guess it is BK now.

Bob B

Posted by: burton73 Feb 11 2018, 02:26 PM

Out of order but: Hell Hole (not) in 41 when I got it 2007

Paint was Brown when I got it but when I striped it I found Green in the engine compartment but no any other spot on car. I painted the battery tray and support with blue that I was going to paint the car. I could not find any green on any other area but the Eng. compartment.

I personally removed all the paint before took the car.




Bob B

Posted by: burton73 Feb 15 2018, 03:41 PM

Wednesday 2/14/18 update of pictures on #41

Today on Thursday lots of stuff going on with the rear left suspensions.

Trying to pick up my new license plates. “30TH 6 “

CA only has black with yellow so I will need to paint them as 70s CA blue.
The DMV where dicks and would not let me use the PO plates innless I paid the registration all the way back to 1985.


Bob B

Posted by: burton73 Feb 15 2018, 09:32 PM

Daily Add on from Eric at PMB

He says “Prototype Latch Mechanisms” Must be a first 50 thing?


Bob B

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Posted by: burton73 Feb 17 2018, 09:20 AM

This was 4 years ago at Anaheim, CA The unveiling of Andy Thonet’s Cannery Yellow 914-6 and #41 on the way to PMB Performance

PMB will be there one more time at the indoor ... The All-Porsche Swap & Car Display will again be held on the day after the Lit Meet on Saturday, March 4th, 2018 at the Phoenix Club

If you want a PMB Restoration it takes some time to get a seat at the table.

Bob B

Posted by: burton73 Feb 22 2018, 02:26 PM

No new pictures this week but sometimes I do not get anything from PMB till Friday. I picked up my new plates for 41 and registered the car. I will have to paint the plates Blue like the custom plates that where it in 1985. I will take the other plates in and get a year of Mfg. and put them on my 74 car with V8.

I used my 914-4 76 to store my custom plates for my Tesla (ETesla) way back as you have to have a car to put the plates on in California. I ordered them when the S was just an idea and I singed up on the list. Number 120th person to sign up. Jeffery was over at my shop and said. I have a (quick 14er) QUIK14R I never saw that but now I like it.

Bob B

Posted by: burton73 Mar 16 2018, 06:00 PM

I like the look of the Singer interior in this color. I am getting samples of leather weave.

My car will be one of a kind. Looking for an update from PMB


Bob B

Posted by: Cairo94507 Mar 17 2018, 06:38 AM

That is a great looking interior.

Posted by: amfab Mar 17 2018, 09:51 PM

QUOTE(burton73 @ Feb 22 2018, 12:26 PM)

I will have to paint the plates Blue like the custom plates that where it in 1985.
Bob B

Posted by: burton73 Mar 18 2018, 10:15 PM

The woman at AA said that a Police person can tell from info on line that the plates
are 1960 Legacy plates and not 70 blue plates?

I think I will not get any tickets for that. Just like lots of guys do not put plates on the front in CA. At 65 I do not think it will be a problem as I am not a dick to cops and I do not think I am a profile that will be a problem.

If I am wrong and have to repaint them I will. I am betting no problem.

Bob B

Posted by: burton73 Mar 20 2018, 12:42 PM

Gauges are back from restoration. They look great.
#41 has an oil tank level sender for well, the oil level.
-Picture of before restoration of oil tank. –

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Posted by: Larmo63 Mar 20 2018, 01:50 PM

Gauges look sweet. Where is the smaller one going? Are you doing a 911 type dash?

Great build!

Posted by: 76-914 Mar 20 2018, 05:28 PM

QUOTE(Cairo94507 @ Mar 17 2018, 05:38 AM)

That is a great looking interior.

Posted by: TJB/914 Mar 20 2018, 05:52 PM

Hey,
I've often wondered what happen to these rusty rat (2) 914-6's FS locally in 2003??
I didn't think they were worth the money back in 2003
Tom


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Posted by: burton73 Mar 20 2018, 06:16 PM

QUOTE(Larmo63 @ Mar 20 2018, 12:50 PM)

Posted by: burton73 Mar 21 2018, 08:41 AM

Well new tires and wheels. Gone from 16 inch 8s and 9 911part # to 7 and 8s 15in 911 #

Seat has gone from perfect good-looking upholstery to the workshop for widening for my fat ass and then the specialty leather

The studs in the hubs where changed from longer ones that worked with the 7 in BBS that it came to me with, down to a shorter stock length. E says we have a lose stud hole that needs work or change to one new (used) hub.

Each step along the way even with NOS stock parts need a bit of love (money to clean up and rework). NOS Fuel pump had assembly lube that had become funky and needed to be cleaned up along with the contacts. It is each and every part in this car that is getting love to make it like a brand new car. Well almost the wiring is old but in great shape but still needed some love from PMB.

Covered and in a covered environment from 86 on. Made this car a great one to restore.

In the last 12 years we have seen the price of 6s go ape shit. Glade I got #41 then.


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Posted by: mepstein Mar 21 2018, 11:47 AM

Looking good Bob. What size tires?

Posted by: burton73 Mar 21 2018, 02:28 PM

Not sure. I told E to get the right tires for me. I see they are Go, Go, Goodrich TA radials. The back wheel does not look much different that the fronts. They looked very different on the floor of my shop. One 6, 2- 7s and 2- 8s

Bob B

Posted by: Tdskip Mar 21 2018, 04:33 PM

Thanks for the update

Posted by: Eric_Shea Mar 22 2018, 09:32 AM

205/60-15
225/60-15

"Only" ones available in those sizes at this time.

Posted by: burton73 Mar 22 2018, 11:10 AM

QUOTE(Eric_Shea @ Mar 22 2018, 08:32 AM)

205/60-15
225/60-15

"Only" ones available in those sizes at this time.

Posted by: mepstein Mar 22 2018, 12:48 PM

QUOTE(Eric_Shea @ Mar 22 2018, 11:32 AM)

205/60-15
225/60-15

"Only" ones available in those sizes at this time.

Posted by: johnhora Mar 22 2018, 01:01 PM

QUOTE(mepstein @ Mar 22 2018, 10:48 AM)

QUOTE(Eric_Shea @ Mar 22 2018, 11:32 AM)

205/60-15
225/60-15

"Only" ones available in those sizes at this time.

I’m liking the bigger tires these days. Great retro look.

Posted by: burton73 Mar 22 2018, 06:39 PM

no spacers.

Bob B

Posted by: smokey Mar 26 2018, 10:21 PM

Posted by: burton73 Jul 7 2018, 05:16 PM

So, Eric and I decided to go with refinished 7 and 8 16s in RS finish. Going to sell the fresh polished ones on there now. I am going to a 16’ x 6 RS finish for the spare and it is being done now to match. I have a primo Space Saver in 16 inch to go on it.

Eric says things are going to move forward on 41 in a couple of weeks.

It takes a long time to get a car like this done like it is brand new.

Bob

Posted by: Cairo94507 Jul 8 2018, 06:50 AM

Absolutely beautiful finish.

Posted by: altitude411 Jul 8 2018, 08:43 AM

*subscribed. Fantastic build. Thank you for posting.

Posted by: burton73 Jul 31 2018, 03:46 PM

Back at it at PMB. E is looking for bushings for the headlights that are new. There was a member that had them several years ago when there were guys doing the hand flip up headlight kits. We cannot seem to find him or them. Any help would make us happy.

To say that I am itchy to get my car is an understatement.

Bob B

Posted by: ndfrigi Jul 31 2018, 03:50 PM

Nice sir Bob! Seems ur car is a twin sister of Eric’s yellow 6 with wide fender.

Posted by: burton73 Jul 31 2018, 04:13 PM

E's old 6 that he sold to Europe. But a little different. All good stuff coming out of Sandy.

Bob B

Posted by: burton73 Aug 2 2018, 04:32 PM

My 6 x 16 with RS finish that just got in from Rick @Fuchs Restoration. I bought a super clean 16 in space saver. I could not find any more off of a rim. I guess these are not made anymore.

All the wheels off to PMB for more magic.

Bob B

Posted by: burton73 Aug 2 2018, 04:36 PM

QUOTE(burton73 @ Mar 21 2018, 01:28 PM)

Not sure. I told E to get the right tires for me. I see they are Go, Go, Goodrich TA radials. The back wheel does not look much different that the fronts. They looked very different on the floor of my shop. One 6, 2- 7s and 2- 8s

Bob B

Posted by: burton73 Aug 30 2018, 04:38 PM

Well moving along with #41. Headlights are LED. E will find some sticky tires for my fresh RS finished 7in and 8in 16inch and we are looking for a buyer for 15” 7 and 8 fresh polished finish plus the 15 x 6 spare with same polished finish.

Bumpers are ready to go on and I am hearing talk of starting the Eng. Up. Interior up next. Getting cork leather weave for centers of seats and center of dash. Leather all over.
(Singer like) More pictures coming!!


Bob Burton
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Posted by: rgalla9146 Aug 30 2018, 05:08 PM

QUOTE(burton73 @ Aug 2 2018, 06:32 PM)

My 6 x 16 with RS finish that just got in from Rick @Fuchs Restoration. I bought a super clean 16 in space saver. I could not find any more off of a rim. I guess these are not made anymore.

All the wheels off to PMB for more magic.

Bob B

Posted by: burton73 Aug 30 2018, 05:24 PM

Not sure on 14s but when I had my 15-inch done several years ago, the shop next door did it for me. The tires guys do not like to do it but some of them can. I think lots of lube and they have to be super careful. Maybe E will let us know how he has it done now.

Bob B

Posted by: burton73 Sep 15 2018, 09:33 PM

I went over this with Eric and his superb interior man on facetime this week as what we are going to do with the interior soon. Looked over the samples of the basket weave leather like they use on Singer cars. Just for the custom basket weave materials for the car I have to buy enough to do 2 cars the way I want. That is around $3,500. Just for that part plus all the rest of the leather material. I love the look of this color combo. Black leather plus the orange/tan weave I believe this will be killer look. We will do #41 with the Scheel Sport seat that was in the car plus we will also do the factory driver seat that came in the car from the factory just in case I do not like the Scheel Sport seat for everyday driving. Not that this car will get any daily driving. A very special 30th car not the way it came down the line in 1969

With the extra weave I think I will do the centers of the Speedster replica that I am envisioning
In my favorite blue exterior color with the tan/orange leather interior. This picture I believe is of a Real Speedster.

That is the color that I wanted to paint #41 but all of you talked me out of that. Got to have a metallic Blue VW/Porsche

Getting closer.

Bob B

Posted by: pete000 Sep 15 2018, 10:00 PM

Nice build !

Posted by: daytona Sep 16 2018, 07:42 AM

I like where you going with the interior. I have a similar colored interior in my 2007 Cayman S; Porsche calls the color "Terracota".
Bill.

Posted by: porschetub Sep 16 2018, 05:45 PM

QUOTE(burton73 @ Aug 31 2018, 10:38 AM)

Well moving along with #41. Headlights are LED. E will find some sticky tires for my fresh RS finished 7in and 8in 16inch and we are looking for a buyer for 15” 7 and 8 fresh polished finish plus the 15 x 6 spare with same polished finish.

Bumpers are ready to go on and I am hearing talk of starting the Eng. Up. Interior up next. Getting cork leather weave for centers of seats and center of dash. Leather all over.
(Singer like) More pictures coming!!


Bob Burton

Posted by: burton73 Sep 16 2018, 09:03 PM

No idea, E just did what was the best. He may chime in on it?

Bob B

Posted by: burton73 Oct 10 2018, 12:58 PM

More pictures from E today.

Bob B

Posted by: burton73 Oct 16 2018, 09:36 PM

Troutman thermostat like new from back in the day!

Hoped up oil cooling coming in now. It is all happening. Lots of details

Bob B

Posted by: Cairo94507 Oct 17 2018, 06:42 AM

Loving it. Keep the pics coming.

Posted by: burton73 Nov 13 2018, 07:44 PM

E had new tires mounted on my 16s 7 and 8 with RS finish done by Rick at Fuchsrestoration.com

Really happy with the way the tire and wheels look on number 41. My vision with PMBs help is getting there. Waite till the Singer like full leather interior goes in. It will be a killer Hot Rod VW-Porsche


Bob Burton

Posted by: 914 Nov 13 2018, 10:14 PM

Bob,
Looking forward to see your "Six". NICE..
914/Alan

Posted by: burton73 Nov 13 2018, 10:29 PM

QUOTE(914 @ Nov 13 2018, 08:14 PM)

Posted by: mepstein Nov 14 2018, 07:18 AM

Looks amazing. Will be another benchmark build.

Posted by: peteyd Nov 15 2018, 07:04 AM

QUOTE(burton73 @ Sep 15 2018, 07:33 PM)

This picture I believe is of a Real Speedster.

Bob B

Posted by: burton73 Nov 28 2018, 01:46 PM

Well moving on with 41. PMB is finishing under the dash and putting in the windows.
Note the steering wheel on there now is a La Carrera and will get a 914-6 double wrapped leather with real early Hocky Puck that I bought 10 years ago. Note that the center support under cowl is cad plated as the 1st 50 cars where.

I have spent a bit of time going over the Singer inspired interior. With Dale, PMBs master interior man and I have gone over the materials for the interior. German Tan Basket weave for the carpets and headliner and trunks. lots of tan/Orangeesh leather in two tone weave for seats centers and door panels and center of dash, and Black leather for dash and trims. Leather everywhere vinyl was from factory. Insulation mat in the interior. Materials coming from Italy and the weave from the company that does Singers cars. $9,600. Just for the materials for the interior.

I am doing the Scheel modified seat plus the stock seat in this material just in case I do not like the feel of the Scheel seat. Passenger seat is same treatment on no moving seat that came with the car. Leather all over the back area of the interior that was Leatherette (Vinyl).

Will update here as it is happening. Custom basket weave is 10 weeks off from now.


Bob Burton / Bob B
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Posted by: 914 Nov 28 2018, 10:11 PM

Bob,
Cant wait to see your '6'..Cool interior..
914/Alan

Posted by: bbrock Nov 28 2018, 10:30 PM

Absolutely beautiful. The photography on your updates is just stunning. I feel like I'm reading a coffee table book. Interesting detail on the cad plated support. Can't wait to see that interior.

Posted by: burton73 Nov 28 2018, 10:57 PM

QUOTE(bbrock @ Nov 28 2018, 08:30 PM)

Absolutely beautiful. The photography on your updates is just stunning. I feel like I'm reading a coffee table book. Interesting detail on the cad plated support. Can't wait to see that interior.

Posted by: burton73 Dec 2 2018, 10:33 AM

Sorry it took so long for me to post the size of the new tires that Eric picked out for my 16s. I think they look very good.

Size and brand.

Misc.
225/50R-16 DUNLOP DIREZZA ZIII SL
Misc.
205/50R-16 DUNLOP DIREZZA ZIII SL

Happy Hollidays,


Bob Burton

Posted by: Tdskip Dec 2 2018, 11:30 AM

Thanks for keeping us updated on your progress.

Posted by: Larmo63 Dec 2 2018, 12:29 PM

Dang, Bob.

So many killer 914 builds going on here now.

I better up my game in the new year to keep up with all of these beautiful Porsches in progress.

Kudos to Eric too, great work!!!!

Posted by: mepstein Dec 2 2018, 01:14 PM

QUOTE(Larmo63 @ Dec 2 2018, 01:29 PM)

Dang, Bob.

So many killer 914 builds going on here now.

I better up my game in the new year to keep up with all of these beautiful Porsches in progress.

Kudos to Eric too, great work!!!!

Posted by: burton73 Dec 4 2018, 09:12 PM

As Eric messaged me. “She’s getting there Roberto”

So, what am I doing to kill time waiting for my 6 besides working on my other cars, I am building a Bass from a $215. Kit. Red body with black sides, blond neck with BK tuning head face. Lacquer paint tinted Red with my Plastic tints.

Bob B - Burton

Posted by: bbrock Dec 4 2018, 09:18 PM

QUOTE(burton73 @ Dec 4 2018, 08:12 PM)

As Eric messaged me. “She’s getting there Roberto”

So, what am I doing to kill time waiting for my 6 besides working on my other cars, I am building a Bass from a $215. Kit. Red body with black sides, blond neck with BK tuning head face. Lacquer paint tinted Red with my Plastic tints.

Bob B - Burton

Posted by: burton73 Dec 4 2018, 09:34 PM

It is easy with the kit. Well with your skillsets it will be very easy for you. basses cost more than 6 strings from these guys.

https://thefretwire.com/collections/diy-guitar-kits

Made in China but the company is in Utah.

They have all kinds. Sam is the owner

Bob

Posted by: Tdskip Dec 4 2018, 10:06 PM

That is super cool Bob

Posted by: Dion Dec 4 2018, 10:11 PM

I like that fuel door. Very trick.
Beautiful bass as well.
Keep the pics coming.

Posted by: Nacho Dec 4 2018, 10:11 PM

Posted by: burton73 Dec 6 2018, 07:21 PM

Some pictures we may have seen but what the hell. I am putting them in as E shoots them. Look at the trick double outlet exhaust.

Bob B

Posted by: TravisNeff Dec 6 2018, 07:27 PM

Pictures are excellent!

Posted by: Larmo63 Dec 6 2018, 09:44 PM

I built my Telecaster..........hijack

Posted by: bigkensteele Dec 6 2018, 10:13 PM

QUOTE(Larmo63 @ Dec 6 2018, 07:44 PM)

I built my Telecaster..........hijack

Posted by: burton73 Dec 6 2018, 10:52 PM

A little Guitar hijack is Ok. This is a PMB production so yea,

Bob B

Posted by: burton73 Dec 7 2018, 07:55 PM

We are really moving on. But I have not been able to get to PMB in person yet. Second set of samples on Leather and carpet. Dale is working very closely with us on the art of the interior.
We all seem to be on the same page. Pictures are flowing

Bob B

Posted by: burton73 Dec 10 2018, 12:29 PM

Screen is in and painted for GT front oil cooling.

Bob B

Get your motor runnin',
Head out on the highway,
Lookin' for adventure,
And whatever comes our way,
Yeah Darlin' go make it happen,
Take the world in a love embrace,
Fire all of your guns at once
And, explode into space,
I like smoke and lightning,
Heavy metal thunder,
Racin' with the wind,
And the feelin' that I'm under,
Yeah Darlin' go make it happen
Take the world in a love embrace,
Fire all of your guns at once
And, explode into space.
Like a true nature's child,
We were born, born to be wild,
We can climb so high,
I never wanna die,
Born to be wild,
Born to be wild,

Posted by: burton73 Dec 10 2018, 04:36 PM

Because of the custom cowl fuel filler unique to number 41, we needed a Custom Washer Fluid Tank that matches the fuel filler on the opposite side. There was no place for a standard water bottle so PMB designed this set up. Keeping it all as clean as could possibly be.

Keeping as true to the build of this special early hot rod 6 car back in the late 70s
There was no windshield water bottle thought of back then by the builders of Hot Rod #41 but PMB felt we needed a washer bottle that matched the current set up with a balanced look under the front hood. This works well.

Bob B

Posted by: burton73 Dec 10 2018, 04:41 PM

Hi

Posted by: Coondog Dec 10 2018, 05:25 PM

Don’t know how I missed this build....
Eric does great work.
That motors going to be scary fast.
Hopefully we can meet up at the WCR.

Posted by: rgalla9146 Dec 10 2018, 07:02 PM

Wow.
Such beautiful work and creativity.
What a come back.
Enjoying the view.

Posted by: burton73 Dec 12 2018, 01:54 PM

Goodies off to PMB. Rebel Racing fully adjustable rears springs perches I bought for my new Brillstein shocks for my V8 car but #41 will be done much sooner than the 74 so we will put these on so we get 100% adjustment in back as we have up front.

My remanufactured Blaupunkt radio I bought 10 years ago on EBay.

My artsy shot with Lucite I make, not going to E.


Bob B


Rebel, Rebel

Doo doo doo-doo doo doo doo doo
You've got your mother in a whirl, 
She's not sure if you're a boy or a girl
, Hey babe, your hair's alright
, Hey babe, let's go out tonight, 
You like me, and I like it al, 
We like dancing and we look divine
, You love bands when they're playing hard, 
You want more and you want it fast
, They put you down, they say I'm wrong
, You tacky thing, you put them on
Rebel Rebel, you've torn your dress, 
Rebel Rebel, your face is a mess
, Rebel Rebel, how could they know?
 Hot tramp, I love you so!
Don't ya? 
Doo doo doo-doo doo doo doo doo
You've got your mother in a whirl, 'cause she's 
Not sure if you're a boy or a girl
, Hey babe, your hair's alright
, Hey babe, let's stay out tonight
You like…

Posted by: burton73 Dec 12 2018, 02:06 PM

I up date as PMB sends photos. E says, thumbs up to 108MM on CV stubs. 3.0 with 3.2 big valve heads 46 PMO's special can grind and engine work done by Scott Kinder.


Bob B

Posted by: burton73 Dec 13 2018, 12:55 PM

Custom washer fluid bottle done and in place, Vent that was needed for cowl fill, and welded fuel tube that was done by Peter Dawes many moons ago. Only on this car. Super early 911-S front brakes. We keep on moving forward.

Bob Burton

Posted by: Cairo94507 Dec 13 2018, 01:09 PM

Very nice.

Posted by: eric9144 Dec 13 2018, 02:44 PM

So Bob, Euro front turn signals, Euro rear turn signals...but US spec fogs?
It needs Euro H3 driving lights
Amazing build and jealous as heck

Posted by: burton73 Dec 13 2018, 05:46 PM

More:

Posted by: 914_7T3 Dec 13 2018, 08:57 PM

WOW! Looks fantastic! You ARE getting super close.

We'll need to get together and go for a drive soon.

Posted by: mepstein Dec 13 2018, 09:00 PM

QUOTE(burton73 @ Dec 13 2018, 06:46 PM)

More:

Posted by: altitude411 Dec 14 2018, 07:34 AM

QUOTE(mepstein @ Dec 13 2018, 09:00 PM)

Posted by: burton73 Dec 14 2018, 10:01 AM

QUOTE(altitude411 @ Dec 14 2018, 05:34 AM)

QUOTE(mepstein @ Dec 13 2018, 09:00 PM)

The white headlight surrounds are one of those things I didn't care for back when I purchased my first 914 and now I love them.

Wow those surrounds look awesome. NOS? or just fantastic work by PMB? Thanks for posting these photos ... One of my favorite threads. Great photography.

Posted by: burton73 Dec 14 2018, 06:42 PM

One more for the weekend. Front hood mounted today. It’s a car!! That Canary yellow looks great!

Bob B

Posted by: raynekat Dec 14 2018, 07:41 PM

Looks like you're definitely "rocking." Car looks incredible.

Posted by: burton73 Dec 19 2018, 06:21 PM

I just sent these Rebel Racing rear adjustable inserts to PMB and they got them right in number 41. Looking good!

Thank you PMB for taking care of me.

Bob Burton

Posted by: 914forme Dec 19 2018, 06:59 PM

Posted by: burton73 Dec 19 2018, 07:51 PM

I was going over the break in of number 41 in Sandy, UT and we have agreed that E will drive it 500 miles to break in the new engine, and change the oil and make sure that the car is as perfect as a 70 Hot Rod VW-Porsche 914 can be.

It must be nice to drive the cars you build for your customers and see just how their vision and with your guidance the product turns out.

In a season of gifts, I am happy with this gift to myself. Next to a home or building I have bought this is the most expensive item I have ever bought.

Happy birthday to me.

Bob Burton

Posted by: Cairo94507 Dec 20 2018, 07:39 AM

Congratulations Bob. That baby is beautiful. Many miles of smiles to you.

Posted by: burton73 Dec 20 2018, 10:29 AM

QUOTE(Cairo94507 @ Dec 20 2018, 05:39 AM)

Congratulations Bob. That baby is beautiful. Many miles of smiles to you.

Posted by: burton73 Jan 18 2019, 11:56 AM

There are lots of details on every build but the level of finish on 41 is unreal. If the part is not 100% it is refinished and a number of items that I thought where good did not meet the speck of this build.

I have seen builds on the 914world that are of a super high level. A level so high that the car looks like it was delivered to a dealer back in 1970. Well a lever higher than that.

I have seen great talent in guys that are building their vision of 914. Some are doing super pro work on their cars. My hat is off to you.

I am a patient person because my father taught me how to fish and be a patient.


I know my build blog is out of order but I hope you enjoy seeing the build from PMB

Bob Burton

Posted by: Cairo94507 Jan 18 2019, 01:20 PM

Hi Bob- I am fairly certain that is in the cards for this summer.

Posted by: burton73 Jan 21 2019, 05:42 PM

OK, that is a clean shroud.

Bob B

Posted by: Tdskip Jan 21 2019, 08:44 PM

Yes - Quite clean

Posted by: burton73 Jan 24 2019, 05:28 PM

More clean machine. Like new

Bob B

Posted by: raynekat Jan 24 2019, 06:20 PM

Sparkling!

Posted by: bbrock Jan 24 2019, 10:15 PM

That's a work of art!

Posted by: Tdskip Jan 25 2019, 08:55 AM

QUOTE(bbrock @ Jan 24 2019, 11:15 PM)

Posted by: burton73 Jan 25 2019, 10:14 AM

All I do is keep the money flowing and tell Eric what my vision is. He then talks me down off some ideas. This is really a PMB production. This dream is mine and its been going on for 12 years on this car but the dream to own a fast-non-stock 6 is 40 years old. Ever since I got a ride in Burbank CA. at Galan Bieker shop in a BK real 914-6 with a hopped up 3.0.

Right turns at 55 was all that it took and getting sucked back in the seat.

Bob B

Posted by: sixnotfour Jan 25 2019, 11:15 AM

Looking Good

good news is snow is melting in UT, for now

Posted by: AHudson Jan 25 2019, 01:37 PM

This is superb, and an inspiration. You're doing the hobby proud! You're also making the rest of us who are merely afflicted look almost normal!

I guess it's the quality, vision, attention to detail - and by gosh - the execution of the project that makes it so wonderful. Seriously fun to watch and read about.

I also realize posting pics and updates doesn't 'just happen' so thanks for the education and building the giddy anticipation along the way. Keep up the awesome work: long live the 914!

Posted by: burton73 Mar 2 2019, 04:34 PM

The Leather Weave and leathers, Black, Orangish Leather and German weave carpet from (Italy) Why not German Carpet from Germany? Are in

We are moving forward.


Bob B

Posted by: burton73 Apr 2 2019, 02:50 PM

It has been a while since an update. Eric sent me there pictures today. The note was “It runs today or tomorrow. Depends on how much daylight we have”

I loved to hear that after 5 years. Next is to hear the sound! This car has not been run since 1985 Many moons have come and gone!

Bob Burton

Posted by: tygaboy Apr 2 2019, 02:54 PM

Bob - Wow! Your car is looking KILLER!!! Can't wait to see it on the road.

Posted by: Cairo94507 Apr 2 2019, 03:14 PM

Man, that is looking sweet. I would be unable to sleep waiting to hear it run after all that time. Cheers.

Eric (PMB) is just a terrific guy. Had I not stumbled on The Justice League, my car would likely be at Eric's. I really like his work and attention to detail.

Posted by: mepstein Apr 2 2019, 05:23 PM

What type of lines and fittings are those?

Posted by: jfort Apr 3 2019, 11:51 AM

the whole thing is beautiful. thanks for letting us watch. can't wait to see and hear the video when it runs

Posted by: burton73 Apr 3 2019, 12:36 PM

From what the PO was told, the early work on this car was done by Peter Dawes when he was at Dick Trotman’s shop in the 70s. What was on the car back then was braided Stainless lines and AN fitting for the front oil cooler and Troutman thermostat. I had thought we may change to Elephant oil lines but Eric has given my guidance on how to restore the car in the spirit of a super early 1969 delivered hot rod 914-6 back in the day. I listen to him on almost every point.

This is a Southern Cal hot rod VW back from the days when I was in High School. By the way my 1st wife had a yellow 70 914-4 back then that she could not figure how to drive. My in-laws got her a new VW Bug with auto stick.

Bob Burton

Posted by: bbrock Apr 4 2019, 09:06 AM

Well, did it run?

Posted by: burton73 Apr 4 2019, 09:40 AM

QUOTE(bbrock @ Apr 4 2019, 08:06 AM)

Well, did it run?

Posted by: burton73 Apr 5 2019, 04:51 PM

Friday news from PMB Performance. We had some electrical problems. It was a short in the wiper motor. It had had to come back out. E says the starter is open and one of the brushes has 400 Ohms resistance and it kept blowing fuses every time they plugged in the battery. A rare 1969 911 only motor.

I said a close out to a busy week. Time for an adult beverage Sandy, Utah style

On to next week.

Bob Burton



100 steps forward and 1 step back

Posted by: burton73 Apr 22 2019, 12:47 PM

We were held up by a couple of things. One was the bracket to attach the CDI box and Eric had to find a one year only 69 911 wiper motor to use the winding so we have savaged the
electrical parts needed give life back in to my 6s wipers and let us move on to the next detail.

Lots of details on a car to truly be rebuilt/restored. I am sure most cars never come back to this level of restoration. Most are just made to look good for a sale.

Bob Burton

Posted by: Tdskip Apr 22 2019, 12:49 PM

Wow Bob - fantastic.

Posted by: burton73 May 20 2019, 11:18 AM

https://vimeo.com/337333261


https://vimeo.com/337332800


With a little of this and a little of that (4 different fuel pumps including one NOS that I got 10 years ago) PMB got #41 started up. First time in 35 years

Sounds just right to these ears.

Bob B

Posted by: flyer86d May 20 2019, 12:43 PM

QUOTE(burton73 @ May 20 2019, 01:18 PM)

https://vimeo.com/337333261


https://vimeo.com/337332800


With a little of this and a little of that (4 different fuel pumps including one NOS that I got 10 years ago) PMB got #41 started up. First time in 35 years

Sounds just right to these ears.

Bob B

Posted by: Tdskip May 20 2019, 01:04 PM

Fantastic!

Posted by: 914 May 20 2019, 01:17 PM

Bob,
Congratulations..
914/Alan

Posted by: bbrock May 20 2019, 02:59 PM

SWEET!!!

Posted by: 914_7T3 May 20 2019, 04:46 PM

Oh My! Super Sweet Ride and heartfelt Congrats! That car is a winner

Posted by: burton73 May 21 2019, 12:42 PM

LED head lights and Fresh Air Control restoration. Going with LEDs in the Cibie Pallas Citroen hood Rally lights.

Bob B

Posted by: burton73 May 22 2019, 03:18 PM

PMB at work. Had to work out some electrical stuff but now 20 min of Cam break in.




https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=13EebfmiEFE




Bob B

Posted by: burton73 Jul 29 2019, 08:46 PM

Eric@PMB sent me a text today with this message:
Custom 914-6 Oil Tank with level sender and inner fender well heat shielding added to protect it.

7-29-19 We are ready to go to Dales to start the custom interior for #41. We have all materials in hand. Singer and 916 inspired as everything will be covered in super over the top, Leather. I firggin love Leather.


Bob B

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Posted by: Cairo94507 Jul 30 2019, 06:20 AM

Your car is looking terrific. Can't wait to see the interior.

Posted by: burton73 Jul 30 2019, 09:48 AM

Me too man.

So I was thinking of a song.


Bob B

Hungry - Paul Revere and the Raiders
Lyrics
Girl you got this need to know what I'm all about,
There's something that you dig you can't figure out
Well, you wanna know what moves my soul
And what ticks inside of my brain,
But I've got this need I just can't control, and it's
A-drivin' me insane,
I can't take it! Owww!----
Because I'm hungry for those good things, baby
Hungry through and through,
Well I'm hungry for that sweet life baby
With a real fine girl like you,
I can almost taste it,
It's sweet as wine,
----There's a custom-tailored 914-6 that I wanna own someday,

Girl, I'm gonna have it all someday if you'll
Just hang on to my hand,
If I break some rules along the way, girl, you
Gotta understand.

Posted by: burton73 Sep 26 2019, 04:17 PM

Going to post the pieces of the all leather interior as it is going in. Today this is just hanging around.

Bob B

Posted by: burton73 Sep 26 2019, 04:30 PM

Filling in the ashtray. Drawings of some interior parts from Dale

Bob B

Posted by: burton73 Sep 26 2019, 04:37 PM

The 4th gauge gas/ oil tank level goes in the big hole to the left of the center. This is the way some hotrod guys did in the early 70s.

Bob B

Posted by: Maltese Falcon Sep 26 2019, 04:50 PM

Looking / sounding good Bob...and the Frenchies back there are hot
Is this the same 6 that I delivered parts for, to your Culver City (area) shop in old school days ¿¿

Posted by: burton73 Sep 26 2019, 08:27 PM

QUOTE(Maltese Falcon @ Sep 26 2019, 03:50 PM)

Looking / sounding good Bob...and the Frenchies back there are hot
Is this the same 6 that I delivered parts for, to your Culver City (area) shop in old school days ¿¿

Posted by: Coondog Sep 26 2019, 09:06 PM

Wow those are my dream gauges.....

Posted by: burton73 Oct 3 2019, 12:19 PM

More pictures of custom dash by Dale Hancock – 1st thing is super soft Pussy Leather. My wife looked at me and said why do you call the leather that?

Anyway, Dale went with an ash tray delete and put some LED lights there to throw light under the dash and floor when I flip on the early 911 rear center pad light.

Contrasting color leather behind the instrument cluster. I like the way it is coming along. Love the stitching work on the dash. I told Dale what I was looking for and he did it.


Bob B


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Posted by: burton73 Oct 3 2019, 07:14 PM

Well these extra pix from Eric I guess when Dale delivered them.

This is going to be nice. Somehow, I feel much closer to actually getting my car back.
My wife jokes that there really is no #41 it is just in my mind.


Bob B

Posted by: burton73 Oct 4 2019, 01:23 PM

Eric called me this AM to discuss the area in the front of the dash to the window. I wanted leather in every spot on my interior that we can put it.

In full discloser Eric brought up the point that in extreme heat, this area could shrink. Dale left a lot of extra material for any shrinkage so I am sure it will be OK.

Lots of small details to go over. #41 is feeling the love

Thanks all the artisans doing their magic on my car. After everything is done she gets cleaned up from the reconstruction and the paint will be touched. Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance is in March on the 8Th. That is around the corner.


Bob Burton

Posted by: burton73 Oct 11 2019, 10:34 AM

Everything is going to be covered in leather. Black or Tan or 2 tone Tan weave. If the factory offered a full leather package #41 would have been it.


Bob B

Posted by: 914 Oct 11 2019, 10:37 AM

Bob,
Looking Sweet.. Cant wait to see it in the hood..
914/Alan

Posted by: burton73 Oct 11 2019, 11:09 AM

We are going to try some special hex head fasteners for the instrument cluster. Something that looks special (Trick).

Our design team are working on the ideas for the door panels.
Working with Eric, Dale and myself we are ending up with the vision of what a custom full leather 914 interior should look like.

Very happy so far.


Bob B

Posted by: burton73 Oct 11 2019, 11:24 AM

QUOTE(914 @ Oct 11 2019, 09:37 AM)

Posted by: 914 Oct 11 2019, 02:38 PM

QUOTE(burton73 @ Oct 11 2019, 10:24 AM)

QUOTE(914 @ Oct 11 2019, 09:37 AM)

Bob,
Looking Sweet.. Cant wait to see it in the hood..
914/Alan

Alan,

I cannot wait till we can get together with your cars so we will have a triple 1970 Cannery yellow 914 picture. What will the neighbors say?

Bob B

Posted by: raynekat Oct 12 2019, 05:02 PM

That is going to be one sweet looking dash/interior.
I also can't wait to see what the finished product looks like.

Posted by: burton73 Oct 16 2019, 11:55 AM

Some more of the dash. We will do something trick for the knobs.

Bob B


The oil level gauge and sender is something special that the speedshop did when this car had a change up to a 69s engen in the early 70s

Posted by: burton73 Oct 30 2019, 12:12 PM

Glass is in and Dale is working on the leather for all trim!

Bob B

Posted by: burton73 Oct 30 2019, 08:05 PM

Under dash in leather, installed. Glove box door with special welting and leather weave, installed.

Very happy with the interior work that Dale Hancock has been doing.

Bob B

Posted by: raynekat Oct 30 2019, 09:54 PM

Ultra custom......swingggggg.

Posted by: 914_7T3 Oct 31 2019, 10:39 AM

That's pretty bad ass!

Posted by: mepstein Oct 31 2019, 11:13 AM

I really like that your keeping a lot of the custom touches from the past and adding in your own. The older mods hold up as being period correct but not “wacky”. A lot of it reminds me of the “satanic details” thread on earlySreg.

Posted by: burton73 Dec 5 2019, 02:10 PM

PMB getting the speakers mounted and cleaning up my original grills.
Fancy knobs for Front lights, fog lights, and Cibie frogs like Oscar has. Plus, they are making up an Emergency flasher knob.
The speakers are Polk Audio brand and that reminds me of a song I used to sing…

“Down in Louisiana, where the alligators grow so mean,
There lived a girl, that I swear to the world,
Made the alligators look tame, …
Polk salad Annie, POLK salad Annie
Everybody said it was a shame
Cause her momma was a workin' on the chain gang
(A mean vicious woman) yea, Polk salad Annie, the gators got your granny, ah ooo,
Everybody said it was a shame,
Cause her momma was a workin' on the chain gang,
(Sock a little Polk salad to me, you know I need me a mess of it)”


Bob B

Posted by: burton73 Dec 5 2019, 02:14 PM

Bob B

Posted by: sb914 Dec 5 2019, 02:23 PM

I’m liking those window cranks. May I ask where you sourced those?

Posted by: burton73 Dec 5 2019, 02:28 PM

http://www.rennline.com/Rennline-Billet-Aluminum-Window-Cranks-Porsche/productinfo/DH01/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIgp6kh6yf5gIVbxitBh1c3goEEAQYBCABEgKaqfD_BwE


Rennline. We are going to wrap in leather.

Bob B

Posted by: burton73 Jan 7 2020, 05:06 PM

My car is getting closer (Better) all the time.
Lots of details. Vent slider face new with LED lights in blue and red so we know when they are on. Custom knobs including one for the Frog lights coming. Car is balanced for load with me the big boy in driver’s seat and tank of gas. Eric is using all his skills.

It may be on the road for a test in the next few weeks.

Reminds me of a song:
Getting Better by The Beatles

It's getting better all the time

I used to get mad at my school (No, I can't complain)
The teachers who taught me weren't cool (No, I can't complain)
You're holding me down
Turning me round
Filling me up with your rules

I've got to admit it's getting better (Better)
A little better all the time 
I have to admit it's getting better (Better)
It's getting better all the time,

It can’t get much
Since you've been mine
Me used to be angry young man
Me hiding me head in the sand
You gave me the word, I finally heard
I'm doing the best that I can
I've got to admit it's getting better

Bob B

Posted by: raynekat Jan 7 2020, 06:44 PM

Hot dog.
One of the best looking 914 builds hands down.
Love the dash and the custom little things you are doing.
Get this baby finished quick please! Ha

Posted by: 914 Jan 7 2020, 09:25 PM

Bob,
Can't Wait to see your "6" in our Hood.. How many can say there are "3" Canary yellow 914's just blocks away..
914/Alan

Posted by: dax1969 Jan 8 2020, 07:54 AM

An absolute dreamcar...

Bob, I see that the car is about 650 miles fm your place. I do hope you will drive her home !! If you don't have the time....give me a shout and I'll be on the next plane. In 15 hrs I am there



Dax

Posted by: burton73 Jan 10 2020, 04:22 PM

Changing out the inside door openers to get a leather strap opener like the 911s have from a Singer car. Eric worked out the concept, the rod now runs inside the door and it works. Just one more custom touch from PMB. Thanks! Danny buddie, you can drive it back with me.

Bob B

Posted by: burton73 Jan 14 2020, 12:54 PM

Got LED blubs for my Cibie fog lights. We just have to paint the metal Cannery instead of the factory gray. These things will certainly light up the night on a very dark long road. Like driving up to Manounth mountain at night late. Have to keep them covered in CA but they look killer.


Bob B

Posted by: ValcoOscar Jan 14 2020, 01:04 PM

@http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=7414

Hey Bob-

Same Cibie lights as mine...care to share LED bulb source?



Oscar

Posted by: burton73 Jan 14 2020, 01:19 PM

Oscar, I have asked Eric and I will come back to you on it. Working out the need or not of wedges to get the lights just right so they are not taking out airplanes


Best Bob B

Posted by: burton73 Jan 14 2020, 03:00 PM

OK, Eric says XStorm. They researched and this was the one because of the 360 degrees and how it affects the reflector.

PMS say, pretty sure that these will melt people at 25 feet

I will call them Frog Torches. In a light battel guys coming my way that think that I have my high beams on I will hit my high beams. If they come on with more light I will Frog Torch them. This is why in CA you have to have them covered or get a fixit ticket


Bob B

Posted by: burton73 Jan 23 2020, 05:48 PM

From E @PMB:

Testing fitment. Your custom German square weave would cover all of this. Mounting plate would be made to limit intrusion on the body. So far is shy of where the factory foam pieces would go so... all good.


This is the sub that we are using with a Bluetooth control so I can use my phone for a sound library. Fit should look just like a 72 interior as far as the footrest goes. This should sound good


Bob B

Posted by: burton73 Jan 28 2020, 01:50 PM

Eric got the radio face plate from Europe. This looks just right.

Bob B

Posted by: 914 Jan 28 2020, 02:25 PM

Bob,
Looking Real Nice..
914/Alan

Posted by: Cairo94507 Jan 28 2020, 03:29 PM

That looks great!

Posted by: burton73 Feb 4 2020, 04:04 PM

PMB Performance is setting up the amps and sub that will fit in the panel shown. Bluetooth and Sub Volume control will be in the glove box and after the custom German carpet is in nobody will know it’s in there.

Should be very nice as all elements of 41 are.

Bob B

Posted by: burton73 Feb 6 2020, 01:37 PM

Eric says amp is mounted on the backside. Perfect use of space.

Bob B

Posted by: burton73 Feb 11 2020, 02:22 PM

Amp, Bluetooth and sub. All set for the clean installation. E says sound today?
From the man that knows sound.

Bob B

Posted by: burton73 Feb 11 2020, 03:26 PM

All this sound system talk reminds me of a group I love. Saw them back in 70s a lot.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YWLl8-PAlzs


Savoy Brown – Let It Rock

Lyrics
Rock and Roll on the radio
, Hear it every place I go, 
Stick McGhee singing Spo-Dee-O
Let it rock to your very soul

Well the Jacquet on the saxophone
, Plays it like you never heard before
, Can't you feel him getting so high
, Let it rock to your very soul,
Well Let It Rock to your very soul, 
Rock to your very soul
, Hear it on the radio
, Rock to your very soul, 
Well let it rock

Everybody knows they got to move
, When they hear that funky rhythm move
, When there's nothing left for you to do
, Let it rock to your very soul,
Well Let It Rock to your very soul
, Rock to your very soul
, Hear it on the radio, 
Rock to your very soul
, Well let it rock o Well let it rock


Bob B

Posted by: rhodyguy Feb 12 2020, 10:25 AM

I would like to hear 'Tell Mama' on this sound system. My fav SB song.

Posted by: burton73 Feb 12 2020, 11:58 AM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wZM8z_jF8Os
"Tell Mama"


From the 1971 album STREET CORNER TALKIN'. This was their 7th album.

Saw this show at The Hollywood Palladium is a theater located at 6215 Sunset Boulevard in Hollywood, California. It was built in a Streamline Moderne, Art Deco style and includes an 11,200 square foot dance floor including a mezzanine and a floor level with room for up to 3,800 people. Wikipedia
Address: 6215 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028
Capacity: 3,800

Great place to see a group as there were no seats, just bars and people tripping around. You could go right up to the stage I was 20. I also went to the Teenage Fair there when I was 12. Gillette gave away free tract one shaving kits to the boys.

1972

Posted by: bbrock Feb 12 2020, 12:40 PM

Love it! I had this one when I was a kid. I bought it mostly for the cover art and then sold it to a distant cousin for some dumb reason and regretted it.



And this is still one of my favorite albums of all time. Three months rarely pass before I give it another listen.



Seeing both in one show... now that would be something!

Posted by: burton73 Feb 26 2020, 05:57 PM

Every thing screwed up today but at the end of it E showed me my Plats for my 6. This took so work but my Wend ended up good because of this


Bob B

Posted by: eric9144 Feb 27 2020, 10:30 PM

Those plates are awesome, can't wait to see this 6!

Posted by: burton73 Apr 2 2020, 02:29 PM

I am a little behind in posting the updates on my car. Very happy to see the video from Ian when he stopped by PMB and got the info on my six.

Pictures of mods of muffler to pick up 40 HP more. E said measure, measure, measure

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fm7IbtLogO8&list=PLmCYkBdjzDJ03biAfcSkxYLbbv0WGcQXQ&index=30&t=0s


Happy to bring this to you.

Bob B
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One more


Bob B

Posted by: burton73 Apr 23 2020, 01:54 PM

Well a bunch of stuff going on with my 6. We decided to change out the blaupunkt stereo because it just would not make the modern sound even after we had can’s replaced. E decided it was better to go with this modern set up to look like an old radio.
He dialed it in and it sounds killer with Steely Dan on the Bluetooth from E's phone. From what I can hear on my cell phone and even with the small phone speakers it is clean and true bass like I like it. The sound is clean and it pops in a great way.

Work on the exhaust to open it up so there will be less back pressure and we decided to go for an early rear valance with duel openings and the set up for GT flairs.

As almost all fiber glass parts need to be massaged, these where no better and it takes cutting and fiber glass to make them just right. Car will be going off to paint correction’s soon.

You see on picture of custom Leather dash with Vent Controls with Billet knobs and vent face in billet.

Stay safe my brothers,

Bob B


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Posted by: Cairo94507 Apr 23 2020, 02:03 PM

Wow you are not kidding re the rear valance. The two tips coming out are going to look great though. Progress is always great.

Posted by: burton73 May 7 2020, 04:07 PM

Sorry that I am not keeping up with the progress on 41. This is the update of the duel in and duel out on Dansk heat exchangers and sport muffler to reduce the back pressure on the heat exchangers. This is a lot of work. The 914-6 Style Valance now is set up for the duel out. Fiberglas has been massaged and just needs painting. I will put on a fresh 1970 rear bumper (Thank you Oscar)

The muffler will be polished to super bright SS finish



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VUPvSLRoW0k&feature=youtu.be

Custom sound by PMB and E on muffler and stereo. Both kicking hard

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cy5k-OxEPPA&feature=youtu.be


Bob B


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Posted by: burton73 May 22 2020, 02:21 PM

Well the fine people at PMB finished my rear valance to work with my custom muffler.

I just sent PMB my fresh plated rear bumper (thank you Oscar) and (Mark) for the nice used bumper top to replace what you see. I will sell the rear bumper that you see. I got it from Glenn 10 years ago for like $500. Original 1970 units are hard to come up with. Eric says we are ready for some road testing (500 miles) and then to paint corrections. $1 was finished paint work more than 6 years ago. Stuff happens when you build up a car like this from ground up.

Bob B

Posted by: Cairo94507 May 22 2020, 03:36 PM

That rear valance and exhaust looks great. Are you going to add the chrome exhaust tips? (I like them so that's my agenda.)

Posted by: burton73 May 22 2020, 04:11 PM

QUOTE(Cairo94507 @ May 22 2020, 02:36 PM)

Posted by: windforfun May 22 2020, 04:23 PM

Your car is absolutely stunning!

Posted by: burton73 Jun 3 2020, 02:19 PM

1st time 41 had been on the road running since 1986.
Eric is doing the desert run of 528-mile loop to break her in.
He just stopped to richen up the PMOs and adjust the idle.

After all of the break in, then the touch up finishing of the paint.

I don’t know how I am feeling it has been so long from the start when I got her to this point. I have a really cool car.

https://youtu.be/-HE3Rb97Y-c





Bob B

Posted by: eric9144 Jun 3 2020, 02:55 PM

Awesome so close now!!

Video comes up as private

Posted by: mepstein Jun 3 2020, 03:06 PM

QUOTE(eric9144 @ Jun 3 2020, 04:55 PM)

Awesome so close now!!

Video comes up as private

Posted by: burton73 Jun 3 2020, 03:06 PM

QUOTE(eric9144 @ Jun 3 2020, 01:55 PM)

Awesome so close now!!

Video comes up as private

Posted by: ValcoOscar Jun 3 2020, 03:12 PM

Can't see the video with my reading glasses

Posted by: burton73 Jun 3 2020, 03:18 PM

Try it now. On the road with 41

Posted by: ValcoOscar Jun 3 2020, 03:21 PM

QUOTE(burton73 @ Jun 3 2020, 02:18 PM)

Posted by: burton73 Jun 3 2020, 03:43 PM

Eric just called. Everything is looking good. Outside temp is 95 in desert. Oil temp is very good and except for an adjustment for 4th and 5 the trans shifts well. E says it feels like his car but more power. That is nice. One seat one Eric. Solo brake in.

Need the Paint touch up. Changing hoods because E came up with a better one.
Side vinyl is not on yet. It has just one seat in it now. Dale has to finish the interior.

Bob

Posted by: eric9144 Jun 3 2020, 04:06 PM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-HE3Rb97Y-c

Posted by: burton73 Jul 30 2020, 02:26 PM

Eric ( PMB Performance) has done the 1st 250 miles on the car for its shake down. Found that there was a small oil leak from the can towers that was dripping on the heat exchangers and has installed RSR seals on the rocker shafts. He says the seals are used by the factory on race cars.

So on to the next 250 miles for full shake down and then we are back to the paint man that did the car 6 years ago for touch up of the paint.

Then we are waiting for Dale to finish up the custom interior.


Bob B

Posted by: Tdskip Jul 30 2020, 02:33 PM

Wow - what a car Bob! Thanks for the updates.

Posted by: burton73 Sep 1 2020, 12:02 PM

Still waiting for paint touch up and then interior.

Engen was out for SRS cam tower seals as we had a small oil leak. They worked and E =PMB said it started first crank. She’s a good girl. Put AN fittings on the fuel lines and they look trick.

Wanting my car back.


Bob B

Posted by: Tdskip Sep 1 2020, 02:36 PM

Hard to wait but man what a car she will be.

Thanks for the update Bob.

Posted by: bbrock Sep 1 2020, 02:43 PM

Another 914 super badass car about to be set free. Love it!

Posted by: Cairo94507 Sep 1 2020, 03:00 PM

Your car is looking great. I love the fuel line fittings.

Posted by: 914_7T3 Sep 3 2020, 05:02 PM

QUOTE(burton73 @ May 22 2020, 01:21 PM)

Well the fine people at PMB finished my rear valance to work with my custom muffler.

I just sent PMB my fresh plated rear bumper (thank you Oscar) and (Mark) for the nice used bumper top to replace what you see. I will sell the rear bumper that you see. I got it from Glenn 10 years ago for like $500. Original 1970 units are hard to come up with. Eric says we are ready for some road testing (500 miles) and then to paint corrections. $1 was finished paint work more than 6 years ago. Stuff happens when you build up a car like this from ground up.

Bob B

Posted by: burton73 Oct 20 2020, 01:00 PM

OK, well 41 went out for paint correction and is back at PMB, we put a new front hood on as Eric said we had small imperfections in hood and better to go with a fresher hood. Adjustments were made in the rear of car. We put on a better fresh rear bumper from Oscar (thanks Oscar) The one I gave to Eric was one I got from Glen some 10 years ago.
Soon my car is off to Dales to finish up the interior. I guess I will be getting back my bad boy in near further. A little more road-testing. E put on 250 miles so far. He says he is impressed. I am excited but when you get to my age you learn to wait till it is done. More pictures to come

Best regards my 914 Brothers.

Bob Burton

Posted by: Cairo94507 Oct 20 2020, 03:04 PM

Nice looking car. Look at the BFH on the ground.....

Posted by: burton73 Oct 20 2020, 03:48 PM

Small adjustment of the re-plated rear bumper. I was on the phone with Eric as the adjustment was made. A couple of taps

Bob

Posted by: ValcoOscar Oct 20 2020, 04:26 PM

Congrats Bob-

In the spirit of Holloween, you got the treat!!!

Oscar

Posted by: burton73 Oct 27 2020, 12:44 PM

Number 41 getting finished. I asked for a third brake light as people in the city can run into your backside. Nice clean job from the minds at PMB.

Bob B
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Posted by: djway Oct 27 2020, 12:54 PM

Reminds me of the Bug Eye Sprite my aunt drove me to the beach in often. Good memories.....Beautiful car.

Posted by: burton73 Oct 27 2020, 03:21 PM

Today

Bob B

Posted by: burton73 Oct 27 2020, 03:57 PM

PMB polished my SS muffler now after they did all the super trick stuff to the factory HE with now bigger outlets. Bigger out from HE bigger in to sport muffler.
Very happy I can not wait to drive my car. Bought her in 2007

Bob B

Posted by: tygaboy Oct 27 2020, 04:55 PM

Bob, your car couldn't look any better. Period. Full stop.

Posted by: burton73 Dec 29 2020, 05:26 PM

41 is at Dales and we are moving on the rest of the interior. It all takes time to do it right. I will keep posting. The carpet is German weave all the way from Italy. Why do they not call it Italian weave?

Bob B

Posted by: Root_Werks Dec 29 2020, 05:32 PM

There is some serious craftsmanship showing in this build, very nice!

Posted by: burton73 Dec 29 2020, 05:36 PM

QUOTE(Root_Werks @ Dec 29 2020, 03:32 PM)

Posted by: burton73 Dec 29 2020, 05:38 PM

QUOTE(tygaboy @ Oct 27 2020, 02:55 PM)

Posted by: Jett Dec 29 2020, 06:46 PM

very nice build!

Posted by: burton73 Jan 12 2021, 04:52 PM

Happening now! Just a few months more and this vision of my car I had back in 2007 when I bought it will be in my Garage. Interior is getting massaged by Dale. German weave imported from Italy. Leather weave custom made and well I am so happy. My wife now believes me that I have this car that she has been hearing about. I just love the smell of leather!

Best,

Bob B

Posted by: preach Jan 12 2021, 05:02 PM

Beautiful!

Posted by: Tdskip Jan 12 2021, 05:26 PM

Thanks for the update!

Posted by: bkrantz Jan 12 2021, 08:39 PM

VERY nice! (and great color)

Posted by: Maltese Falcon Jan 12 2021, 09:00 PM

Basket weave details are outrageous

Posted by: pete000 Jan 13 2021, 09:27 AM

I'm surprised you did not fix the jumbo door speaker cut outs while you were in there. I know you cant see them with the door cards on, but I had the same situation and just had to fix mine !

Posted by: eric9144 Jan 13 2021, 11:14 AM

QUOTE(Maltese Falcon @ Jan 12 2021, 07:00 PM)

Basket weave details are outrageous

Posted by: burton73 Jan 13 2021, 11:34 AM

QUOTE(pete000 @ Jan 13 2021, 07:27 AM)

Posted by: burton73 Jan 15 2021, 02:09 PM

To say that I am happy with the way dale is doing this is an understatement.

Mad skills, mad skillset@ Dale thumbs up.

Bob B



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Posted by: ValcoOscar Jan 15 2021, 02:17 PM

QUOTE(burton73 @ Jan 15 2021, 12:09 PM)

Posted by: Eric_Shea Jan 17 2021, 01:18 PM

QUOTE(ValcoOscar @ Jan 15 2021, 01:17 PM)

QUOTE(burton73 @ Jan 15 2021, 12:09 PM)

To say that I am happy with the way dale is doing this is an understatement.

Mad skills, mad skillset@ Dale Hancock thumbs up.

Bob B

Ok..enough Bob, now Dale is showing off

But I love it

You're going to have to wear gloves and booties to drive this beauty

Congrats to you and PMB Team

Oscar

Posted by: burton73 Jan 17 2021, 01:39 PM

Dale is doing just we went over. The custom work is crazy good.
He says Next up is Drivers heal pad and sub speaker cover. You can see the custom dash with ashtray delete and LED light in the spot under where the ash tray used to fit in.

Bob B

Posted by: johnhora Jan 17 2021, 02:06 PM

This is real ART...just amazing craftmanship!

Bob you're going to need white gloves and a hazmat suit just to sit in it

Posted by: RiqueMar Jan 17 2021, 09:04 PM

Epic build and progress, definitely taking notes on this master-class.

Keep the photos coming!

Posted by: raynekat Jan 17 2021, 09:41 PM

Like the ash tray delete!

Posted by: Krieger Jan 18 2021, 12:00 AM

That interior is gorgeous!

Posted by: burton73 Jan 23 2021, 05:50 PM

ABS plastic Cover for Sub so it does not get kicked in, and then the carpet velcroed over it. Going to have Dale cover the Dog Bone H floor cushion used on 70 and 71 cars with cork leather. Clock sent out to Palo Alto Speedometer
for rebuilding.

Big Buck cork weave treatment for headliner with Perlon for sound insulation under it.
On the cork leather weave, I had to order almost $4,000 of it as there is a minimum order for custom Weave.

Weave going in the center area on seats with cork leather on bolsters and seat back. One set for stock 914 seats and one for Scheel Sport seat made bigger for my fat ass. The driver seat can be changed in and out as we have two sets of seat brackets so I do not need to spend time in removing and bolting in the 2nd seat.

What me happy? You know it!

Bob B

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Posted by: Tdskip Jan 24 2021, 07:41 AM

Wow, outstanding work.

Posted by: burton73 Jun 29 2021, 11:57 AM

Did you say custom? Leather cover for button on SCHEEL drivers seat done by laser 914-6/41

Lots of small details

Bob B

Posted by: TJB/914 Jun 29 2021, 01:56 PM

QUOTE(burton73 @ Jun 29 2021, 01:57 PM)

Did you say custom? Leather cover for button on SCHEEL drivers seat done by laser 914-6/41

Lots of small details

Bob B

Posted by: burton73 Jun 29 2021, 09:53 PM

QUOTE(TJB/914 @ Jun 29 2021, 12:56 PM)

QUOTE(burton73 @ Jun 29 2021, 01:57 PM)

Did you say custom? Leather cover for button on SCHEEL drivers seat done by laser 914-6/41

Lots of small details

Bob B

Beautiful build and love everything
Have you thought about a personalized license plate?? 914-6-41
Tom

Posted by: bbrock Jun 29 2021, 10:33 PM

Bob, You're car is simply off the hook. What a work of art, engineering, taste!

Posted by: PanelBilly Jun 30 2021, 07:14 AM

QUOTE(burton73 @ Jan 23 2021, 04:50 PM)

ABS plastic Cover for Sub so it does not get kicked in, and then the carpet velcroed over it. Going to have Dale cover the Dog Bone H floor cushion used on 70 and 71 cars with cork leather. Clock sent out to Palo Alto Speedometer
for rebuilding.

Big Buck cork weave treatment for headliner with Perlon for sound insulation under it.
On the cork leather weave, I had to order almost $4,000 of it as there is a minimum order for custom Weave.

Weave going in the center area on seats with cork leather on bolsters and seat back. One set for stock 914 seats and one for Scheel Sport seat made bigger for my fat ass. The driver seat can be changed in and out as we have two sets of seat brackets so I do not need to spend time in removing and bolting in the 2nd seat.

What me happy? You know it!

Bob B

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Posted by: Cairo94507 Jun 30 2021, 07:26 AM

I believe that is the roof insert.

Posted by: burton73 Sep 18 2021, 03:07 PM

Well it is about time to show some more custom interior shots. Number one is the early 911 interior light. Who needs the crappie cheep stock 914 lights that always fail in the plastic part. Real metal and chrome plating. And real leather on every part of number 41s interior

I can hardly wait

Bob B Burton

Posted by: tygaboy Sep 18 2021, 04:09 PM

So.
Beautiful.

Posted by: Cairo94507 Sep 18 2021, 04:10 PM

I really like the early 911 interior light. Looks way better than the cheap 914 light.

Posted by: burton73 Sep 29 2021, 11:10 AM

And then there was this. Leather on leather

Bob B

Posted by: fiacra Sep 29 2021, 02:36 PM

Awesome looking! Glad to see progress. Looks like it is going to worth the wait after all.

Posted by: burton73 Sep 29 2021, 02:40 PM

Need to do the headrest, center cushion, Stock 914-6 seat and side panels. When I bought my 6 it came with a racing seat and a stock seat. Dale custom reworked the racing seat for me a bigger than life guy ( fat boy)


Bruce Springsteen - Stay on the streets of this town
And they'll be carving you up all right,

They say you gotta stay hungry,
Hey, baby, I'm just about starving tonight,
I'm dying for some action…
I'm sick of sitting 'round here trying to write this book
I need a love reaction,
Come on now, baby, gimme just one look


Bob B

Posted by: mepstein Sep 29 2021, 02:50 PM

Is the driver seat a recovered Scheel? It looks great!

Posted by: burton73 Sep 29 2021, 03:05 PM

QUOTE(mepstein @ Sep 29 2021, 01:50 PM)

Posted by: gms Sep 29 2021, 04:08 PM

I love my Scheel seat and your looks great!

Posted by: flyer86d Sep 29 2021, 05:32 PM

Wow that is nice! Keep it coming.

Charlie

Posted by: Cairo94507 Sep 30 2021, 07:03 AM

That driver's seat.....

Posted by: 76-914 Sep 30 2021, 08:25 AM

Classy!

Posted by: Root_Werks Oct 1 2021, 08:51 AM

What a great color combo! Love it!

Posted by: burton73 Oct 13 2021, 04:46 PM

More great pieces of interior of all leather

Bob B

Posted by: burton73 Oct 13 2021, 04:47 PM

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Posted by: raynekat Oct 13 2021, 06:25 PM

That center tray with the basket weave...over the top sweet. Wow

Posted by: burton73 Oct 13 2021, 06:58 PM

QUOTE(raynekat @ Oct 13 2021, 05:25 PM)

Posted by: Dion Oct 13 2021, 07:41 PM

That interior is delicious!! Beautiful. Like that 911 lite.

Posted by: burton73 Jan 21 2022, 03:44 PM

Last week.

Loving this

Bob

Posted by: burton73 Jan 22 2022, 03:39 PM

¾ rear shot , Fresh RS double wrap Steering to be installed with real late 60s Hockey Puck horn button. I am going with the leather on left, right is vinyl
Left says STUTTGART the Vinyl does not.

Bob B

Posted by: burton73 Jan 24 2022, 08:10 PM

A shot of the rear of #41 It takes a lot of work to get a rear FG Valance to fit just right.

It is hours and hours of fitting. I was talking to Eric tonight on just what a Restored 914 really is and not a REFURBISHED car. This is a completely rebuilt from the front to the rear of car. Every part rebuilt. A lot of guys are thinking that a very shiny paint is rebuilt.


Bob B

Posted by: Cairo94507 Jan 25 2022, 08:26 AM

Your rear valance and exhaust look perfect. Of course the whole cars look great too.

Posted by: 76-914 Jan 25 2022, 10:34 AM

Very nice Bob. BTW, do I see 914-6 & 914-4 on the gas pump counter?

Posted by: Eric_Shea Jan 25 2022, 12:26 PM

QUOTE(76-914 @ Jan 25 2022, 09:34 AM)

Very nice Bob. BTW, do I see 914-6 & 914-4 on the gas pump counter?

Posted by: orthobiz Jan 25 2022, 04:17 PM

I figured out why I hate customized 914s: because they don't do it like you do it. I am in love with your build!!!

Paul

Posted by: burton73 Jan 27 2022, 02:51 PM

16inch Spacesaver and RS finish on 6x16

Clean. I love clean

Bob B

Posted by: burton73 Jan 27 2022, 02:59 PM

Dale working on the door panels. Custom build side arm rests / small storage area.

Eric says it smells like a new Porsche as far as the interior goes. I love the smell of leather in the morning.


Bob B

Posted by: 76-914 Jan 27 2022, 08:41 PM

Posted by: burton73 Feb 8 2022, 04:27 PM

REAL deal not a Reproduction Center Console Clock for 914-6

Bob B

Posted by: Cairo94507 Feb 8 2022, 05:13 PM

I learn something everyday; I have owned 3 original Sixes and looked at a whole lot of them and have never seen a factory installed clock. That must have been a very rare option.

Posted by: rgalla9146 Feb 8 2022, 08:28 PM

QUOTE(burton73 @ Feb 8 2022, 05:27 PM)

REAL deal not a Reproduction Center Console Clock for 914-6

Bob B

Posted by: burton73 Feb 11 2022, 10:45 AM

The guys at Palo Alto Speedometer. They rebuilt all of the gauges on 41

Bob

Posted by: Shivers Feb 11 2022, 11:00 AM

QUOTE(burton73 @ Jan 24 2022, 06:10 PM)

A shot of the rear of #41 It takes a lot of work to get a rear FG Valance to fit just right.

It is hours and hours of fitting. I was talking to Eric tonight on just what a Restored 914 really is and not a REFURBISHED car. This is a completely rebuilt from the front to the rear of car. Every part rebuilt. A lot of guys are thinking that a very shiny paint is rebuilt.


Bob B

Posted by: JmuRiz Feb 11 2022, 01:56 PM

Sooooo hot

Posted by: burton73 Feb 11 2022, 02:07 PM

Thank you guys, I am happy that you like how 41 is coming together. The clock is going to be the joke here. Eric now says how is the million-dollar clock.

Its been a long road for a not too bad super early six I bought in Dec of 2007

Almost there

Thank you, Bob B,

Posted by: Root_Werks Feb 11 2022, 04:57 PM

Wow that looks great! Love the color combo.

Posted by: burton73 Feb 14 2022, 06:01 PM

Impressed to say the least on the work and materials of my car

Bob B

Posted by: Cairo94507 Feb 14 2022, 09:39 PM

Stunning, is all I can say.

Posted by: 914 Feb 14 2022, 11:26 PM

Bob,
When will your "6" be in our Hood?
Cant wait to Ck it out..
914/Alan

Posted by: dax1969 Feb 15 2022, 02:03 AM

Love following the progress on this car but sometimes I wonder ... will it ever get finished ? It looks like each time more details are added, more customizing, more drooling for me

Once finished pls make a walkaround and driving vid of the car !!

Good job

Dax

Posted by: burton73 Apr 16 2022, 01:10 PM

We are getting much closer. Look just how clean the jack is. A touch of work to finish the area above the gas tank with leather weave. Eric put some clear bra material under the jack so it would not chip the paint in case it ever was used (a little touch, nice)

This boy is clean

Bob B

Posted by: Maltese Falcon Apr 16 2022, 05:39 PM

Bob...
Eric + team are doing your #0041 Right

Posted by: sixnotfour Apr 16 2022, 06:51 PM

This how they Stow,, Missing the little square perlon that lift arm rotates against.. note; Oring at Top..





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Posted by: burton73 Apr 18 2022, 08:36 PM

More #41

Bob B




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Posted by: burton73 Apr 27 2022, 10:36 PM

Well this boy is so close to being totally done. Going to plasma coat the Factory Heat exchangers and We may change out the PMO 46s to FI so it will start anyplace, anytime, even if it sits for a long time. The factory seat with get the Dale treatment to match and we need to upholster the passenger Dog Bone foot rest and then it really is done after an additional 250 miles for break in and oil change and valve adjustment.

Best to my 914 BROTHERS

Bob B

Posted by: Shivers Apr 28 2022, 02:14 AM

Incredible

Posted by: Dion Apr 28 2022, 04:30 AM

Stunning. Beautiful upholstery. The frunk treatment is another level. Well done

Posted by: Cairo94507 Apr 28 2022, 06:38 AM

Absolutely stunning Bob.

I think you will be very happy going FI instead of carbs. Carbs are very cool but they need more maintenance than I was willing to accept at my age. I like being able to just turn the key and the engine fires right up- every time.

Posted by: Jett Apr 28 2022, 08:31 AM

Great car!

Posted by: Root_Werks Apr 29 2022, 04:34 PM

Wow! This turned out nice! Love all the interior detials.

Posted by: autopro Apr 29 2022, 04:45 PM

Such a great color, texture and materials, love it!

Posted by: Bullethead May 3 2022, 08:00 AM

OMG that is absolutely exquisite! COTM for May?

Posted by: ValcoOscar May 3 2022, 08:55 AM

Congratulations Bob!!!!

What a stunner, all those details make my head spin.
I'm soo looking forward to seeing it in person soon.

Awesome workmanship from the entire build team.

Oscar

Posted by: burton73 Jun 20 2022, 01:43 PM

Well, I made the decision before I take delivery of my 6 to change from the new PMOs 46 to EFI with BORLA 2 x 3 Barrel throttle bodies and the Holley Terminator EFI Self-Tuning fuel injection brain that will use 2 oxygen sensors to make sure that my car will start no matter the elevation or if I have not driven it for a bit of time.

Thank you to Eric and PMB performance to keep up with my vision of what I want my car to be.

Best to all my 914 buds


Bob B

Posted by: eric9144 Jun 20 2022, 05:12 PM

Posted by: g911 Jun 22 2022, 11:13 AM

Stunning!!! Enjoy !

Posted by: JmuRiz Jun 22 2022, 12:01 PM

Nice, I've been waiting for them to build/test one of these systems. My interest is piqued.

Posted by: jfort Jun 22 2022, 01:02 PM

Beautiful car. Congratulations

Posted by: burton73 Jun 23 2022, 12:55 PM

New Factory 6 Heat Exchangers with PMBs special increased output ends with O2 sensors back from bright Ceramic finish. Matching the larger size for the two-in for the polished SS custom mod muffler, 2 in two out.

Very nice

Bob B

Posted by: Cairo94507 Jun 24 2022, 06:34 AM

Oh my! That looks beautiful. Really want to see pictures of those installed.

Posted by: mepstein Jun 24 2022, 07:42 AM

Wow!

Posted by: mb911 Jun 24 2022, 10:46 AM

QUOTE(burton73 @ Jun 23 2022, 10:55 AM)

New Factory 6 Heat Exchangers with PMBs special increased output ends with O2 sensors back from bright Ceramic finish. Matching the larger size for the two-in for the polished SS custom mod muffler, 2 in two out.

Very nice

Bob B

Posted by: mb911 Jun 24 2022, 10:48 AM

QUOTE(burton73 @ Jun 20 2022, 11:43 AM)

Well, I made the decision before I take delivery of my 6 to change from the new PMOs 46 to EFI with BORLA 2 x 3 Barrel throttle bodies and the Holley Terminator EFI Self-Tuning fuel injection brain that will use 2 oxygen sensors to make sure that my car will start no matter the elevation or if I have not driven it for a bit of time.

Thank you to Eric and PMB performance to keep up with my vision of what I want my car to be.

Best to all my 914 buds


Bob B

Posted by: rhodyguy Jun 26 2022, 11:43 AM

Art.

Posted by: burton73 Jun 28 2022, 05:11 PM

Heat Exchanger back from Ceramic coating. Love this look. Getting closer on the EFI now. Moving right along. Red Rocks here I come

Bob B

Posted by: Cairo94507 Jun 28 2022, 05:29 PM

Posted by: burton73 Aug 29 2022, 12:13 PM

So, the EFI is getting put on and it takes a bit of mods. The new wiring loom for EFI needed work as it was full of wires that where not needed. There is a lot going on here and Eric and team at PMB are on top of it. See everyone going to Red Rocks. 41 first outing with me driving it.

Best my 914 brothers and sisters.


Bob B

Posted by: burton73 Aug 29 2022, 12:14 PM

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Posted by: tygaboy Aug 29 2022, 05:37 PM

That wiring diagram looks suspiciously like the one for my Holly HP and Dominator.
I must have missed it if you posted but, Holly ECU?

Posted by: JmuRiz Aug 29 2022, 07:14 PM

That’s what I hear, snd what they’re using on the 2300 4-cyl too.

I can’t wait till the /6 comes out!

Posted by: Cairo94507 Aug 30 2022, 06:14 AM

Posted by: 914dave Aug 30 2022, 11:11 AM

Nice build! Details are subtle and different. Now go put some rock chips in that thing!

Posted by: Root_Werks Aug 30 2022, 11:55 AM

Haven't checked this thread in a while, NICE!

Those heater boxes, wow!

Posted by: burton73 Aug 30 2022, 01:00 PM

QUOTE(tygaboy @ Aug 29 2022, 04:37 PM)

Posted by: burton73 Sep 12 2022, 10:55 AM

QUOTE(914dave @ Aug 30 2022, 10:11 AM)

Posted by: burton73 Sep 21 2022, 12:09 PM

Dale finished the Dog Bone passenger footrest on #41 all I can say is I love it

Bob B

Posted by: inigopete Sep 22 2022, 07:49 AM

I've been following this thread over a few years and I'm so glad to see it's still going (I registered today to finally add my comments!).

Bob, you have an exceptional car and you're very lucky to have found such a brilliant workshop! I'm very grateful for your detailed updates and I can't wait to hear and see this beauty finally running.

Posted by: Cairo94507 Sep 22 2022, 08:10 AM

I agree and hope to see Bob's car in person one of these days.

Posted by: bbrock Sep 22 2022, 09:47 AM

QUOTE(burton73 @ Sep 12 2022, 10:55 AM)

QUOTE(914dave @ Aug 30 2022, 10:11 AM)

Nice build! Details are subtle and different. Now go put some rock chips in that thing!

Going to Utah to be in the Red Rocks Classic. Very excited to get out with my Porsche people

As far as rock chips I am hoping the clear bra will save me from some of that.

Best to everyone,

Bob B

Posted by: burton73 Sep 22 2022, 04:36 PM

Engine is back in car with fuel injection, today sept 22nd 2022

Yeah, that close and that clean

Bob B. Burton

Posted by: Cairo94507 Sep 23 2022, 06:37 AM

Posted by: eric9144 Sep 23 2022, 02:15 PM

Dang those ITB's are sexy compared to other FI

Posted by: JamesM Sep 23 2022, 04:35 PM

QUOTE(burton73 @ Sep 22 2022, 02:36 PM)

Posted by: Eric_Shea Sep 23 2022, 05:49 PM

"It Lives"

Fire in the hole today

Posted by: worn Sep 23 2022, 05:57 PM

QUOTE(Eric_Shea @ Sep 23 2022, 04:49 PM)

"It Lives"

Fire in the hole today

Posted by: sixnotfour Sep 23 2022, 07:47 PM

QUOTE(inigopete @ Sep 22 2022, 07:49 AM)

I've been following this thread over a few years and I'm so glad to see it's still going (I registered today to finally add my comments!).

Bob, you have an exceptional car and you're very lucky to have found such a brilliant workshop! I'm very grateful for your detailed updates and I can't wait to hear and see this beauty finally running.

Posted by: tygaboy Sep 24 2022, 08:42 AM

QUOTE(Eric_Shea @ Sep 23 2022, 04:49 PM)

"It Lives"

Fire in the hole today

Posted by: Eric_Shea Sep 24 2022, 09:04 AM

Best I can do without going through all of the YouTube production.

 trim.1AD9A88D_39B2_43D7_B6BE_3FD3C931A4C8.MOV ( 7.07mb ) Number of downloads: 192

Posted by: jim_hoyland Sep 24 2022, 09:10 AM

Please bring to Rennsport VII, you car is fantastic !

Posted by: campbellcj Sep 24 2022, 10:00 AM

Congrats! Gorgeous car and sounds really good too!

Posted by: burton73 Oct 4 2022, 05:45 PM

Fine folks over at PMB have been tuning my new EFI

I am just getting this UTube thing worked out

Bob B

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fBK_CoVb1MI

Posted by: peteinjp Oct 4 2022, 06:16 PM

Bob- you have to make the video public.

On your YouTube home page click "manage videos" on the top right of the screen. On the next screen find this vid and change the visibility to "public."

Posted by: ValcoOscar Oct 4 2022, 06:56 PM

to PMB

Sounds throaty...best Stereo for a 914

Posted by: burton73 Oct 6 2022, 12:18 PM

Eric is taking her out for a test drive right as I post.

Bob B

Posted by: ValcoOscar Oct 6 2022, 01:05 PM

QUOTE(burton73 @ Oct 6 2022, 11:18 AM)

Eric is taking her out for a test drive right as I post.

Bob B

Posted by: Eric_Shea Dec 8 2022, 09:52 PM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I5A-aP-Be2k

Posted by: mepstein Dec 8 2022, 10:35 PM

QUOTE(Eric_Shea @ Dec 8 2022, 10:52 PM)

Posted by: Cairo94507 Dec 9 2022, 07:43 AM

That was a very cool video introduction of Bob's great car.

Posted by: burton73 Dec 19 2022, 09:52 PM

I haven't had too many surprises in my life this was absolutely one of the biggest ones. I want to thank everybody involved. When we came out of the Porsche Experience it really was unbelievable walking out and seeing everybody, there were so many of my 914 buds (guys and gals) all coming up saying hi how you doing, happy birthday. it really was. Well incredible.

Thanks again from the bottom of my heart. A very special 70th birthday. More pictures and video to come!


Bob B Burton


http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=362932

Posted by: Eric_Shea Dec 30 2022, 02:57 PM

And it's a wrap.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sXtYxo89cDo

Posted by: tygaboy Dec 30 2022, 03:13 PM

Super cool. Nothing beats the friends we make and the experiences we create and share. Thanks for making such a special day happen for Bob.

Posted by: JmuRiz Feb 17 2023, 09:27 AM

Been a while bump:

Any chance you'll sell an EFI kit like this one...with my brother's 2300i build coming along, I need to get started on my stalled project and that EFI setup is awesome looking.

How's the car running Bob?

Posted by: burton73 Feb 17 2023, 07:57 PM

QUOTE(JmuRiz @ Feb 17 2023, 07:27 AM)

Posted by: mate914 Feb 17 2023, 08:21 PM

QUOTE(Eric_Shea @ Dec 30 2022, 03:57 PM)

And it's a wrap.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sXtYxo89cDo

Posted by: Maltese Falcon Feb 17 2023, 11:14 PM

Great vid, perfect car, awesome team work and wonderful Revealing
Marty

Posted by: burton73 Feb 13 2024, 07:30 PM

Just thought I would post a few pictures of Number 41 for this new year 2024 with top off, sunny day.

Best Bob B

Posted by: mepstein Feb 13 2024, 07:35 PM

Amazing build. Love it.

Posted by: 76-914 Feb 14 2024, 08:38 AM

Posted by: Cairo94507 Feb 14 2024, 11:49 AM

Bob's car is just stunning. I still have not been fortunate enough to see it in person. I can not wait to be able to coordinate with Bob and get my car next to his for some great photos.

Posted by: rhodyguy Apr 9 2024, 07:46 PM

WOW! This is a good read and lots of swell pictures. Details DO count.

Posted by: raynekat Apr 9 2024, 10:56 PM

Those colors on your car really POP!