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Posted by: Bullethead Mar 31 2022, 07:06 PM

It took 12 years to start making headway with this project, but the past 18 months have progressed well. I bought this car in June 2010 and it sat in the shop for a long time, but parts accumulation continued, even while I completed two other restorations.
Anyway, thanks to some skilled people and plenty of ransom payments, it's closer than it has been in nearly 30 years to being a car again.

This 1970 914/6 #914 043 1396 (Prod Nr. 130 1505, Engine Nr. 640 4878) was sold in California on April 15, 1970. Somewhere in it's early life it was given correct flares and some GT mods; old ads for the car specified remote oil cooler, lightweight lids, etc.
It was suggested by it's last two sellers (one in Autoweek circa 1984, the other in 2007 on eBay) that it has some race history. It's clear the old girl was rode hard and put away wet, but aside from maybe autocross, I think competition claims were dubious.

A few posts here for clarification: http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=74301&st=80

Thanks to Gustl for reinforcing the abbreviated history I got from KJ, who sold the car to me after scavenging what he could from it. No complaints, it was a very cheap roller AND it's a real 6. So why not get the right stuff and build a GT?

Here's what it looked like forever........... and when I got it. Photo is from the eBay ad 15 years ago (!)

Posted by: Bullethead Mar 31 2022, 07:12 PM

So like I said, nothing happened except parts buying, which was another adventure. But last year, the ugly began. Doesn't look too bad prior to stripping...

Posted by: Bullethead Mar 31 2022, 07:17 PM

It's the early '70s... braze that shit! The patchwork repairs really makes you wonder what happened to this thing?

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Posted by: Bullethead Apr 1 2022, 08:29 AM

A hidden surprise and angle iron repair.

Posted by: Root_Werks Apr 1 2022, 08:44 AM

Given the amount of weathering and stress these little cars undertake over decades, doesn't look that bad to me.

It'll suck to redo all that brazing. Gotta admit, back in the 70's, probably nobody that "built" this 914 thought it was going to be around in 2022.

Hope to see lots of pictures of this project, looks cool!

Posted by: Bullethead Apr 1 2022, 10:30 AM

Thanks for the moral support. Didn't look that bad to me either, but it was... right side was rotten.

Posted by: Bullethead Apr 1 2022, 10:47 AM

So odd. Rust in places that made sense, in others that you'd think were dry.

Posted by: Bullethead Apr 1 2022, 10:51 AM

Pans looked decent before stripping, but were perforated all the way around. Restoration Design to the rescue.

Posted by: Bullethead Apr 1 2022, 10:58 AM

Same with the trunk floor... and it along with the taillight panel had apparently already been replaced at some point, the number was missing.

Posted by: seanpaulmc Apr 1 2022, 11:20 AM

Sweet!

So happy to see a build of this stature going on in FLA. Progress looks amazing.
Where in Florida are you? Hope to see your GT in the future.

Best of luck with the project!

Cheers,
Sean

Posted by: TRS63 Apr 1 2022, 11:31 AM

Great project, will follow it !
Keep us updated !
Antoine

Posted by: Bullethead Apr 1 2022, 11:45 AM

Pans, inner and outer longs, LS targa bar base, vents, pedal box, frunk & trunk floors... a LOT of steel. But that was the worst of it, and by January 2022 it started to look like a car again.

Posted by: Bullethead Apr 1 2022, 11:46 AM

Chassis reinforcements...

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Posted by: Bullethead Apr 1 2022, 11:58 AM

Cockpit floor completed, seat perches for the Scheels and handbrake relocation up soon.

Posted by: Bullethead Apr 1 2022, 12:09 PM

The shop's fabrication skills are exceptional... asked for a simple cover similar to factory GT's and they produced this Satanic detail:

Posted by: Bullethead Apr 1 2022, 12:13 PM

Engine mount and suspension reinforcements...

Posted by: Bullethead Apr 1 2022, 12:41 PM

GT Fuel tank and oil cooler mods were straightforward...

Posted by: Bullethead Apr 1 2022, 12:44 PM

Test fitment: like buttah! Yes, that is a real-deal NOS GT tank. I sold a kidney.

Posted by: Root_Werks Apr 1 2022, 12:58 PM

Wow! Ask for pics and wish granted! Very awesome progress!

I sometimes wonder if some rust in odd places is due to a lot of car-washing? Spraying to clear off soap at angles normal driving doesn't produce?

Posted by: Bullethead Apr 1 2022, 12:59 PM

As of yesterday, determined seat locations with the bar installed. Some adjustments to do... also fitted the manual headlight kit from Mittlemotor. Cables are too short! Grrrr.

Posted by: mepstein Apr 1 2022, 01:10 PM

On the kit I saw, the cables were bicycle cables and housing. If so, go to a bike shop and get some high quality teflon lined housing. It's worth the money over the cheap replacement stuff.

I know you have a couple really nice cars so I'll be sure to follow this build.

Posted by: TRS63 Apr 1 2022, 01:16 PM

It keeps getting better

Antoine

Posted by: Bullethead Apr 1 2022, 01:27 PM

Thanks Antoine... to answer an earlier question, I'm in WPB.

Cheers Mark, but the buttons on the ends of the cables are really small. Have asked the kind folks at 914 Rubber to check with the supplier and hope they can solve it.

The cables are nearly a foot short, kinda hard to imagine that sort of quality control fuck up.

EDIT: Just looked at a half-dozen cable makes and MAYBE Shimano ends will fit. Fingers crossed for a simple solution.

Posted by: live free & drive Apr 1 2022, 02:07 PM

Your roll bar looks way too short - too close to the helmet in tech inspection.

See this: https://pbase.com/9146gt/image/113481744

This will still fit under the targa top

Posted by: mepstein Apr 1 2022, 04:48 PM

Check the end of a derailleur cable.


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Posted by: Bullethead Apr 1 2022, 04:59 PM

No worries. The bar is an exact reproduction of the factory piece fabricated by one of the best-known Porsche race car restorers in the world (who sold me the car in the first place).
I'm building an accurate replica, not a track car so we're not concerned with the current rule book. It will be a streetable GT for rallye use mainly.
Biggest difference from a period GT is the engine; I'm using a twin-plug 2.8 RS motor with Webers.

Posted by: Bullethead Apr 1 2022, 05:01 PM

Exactly... will know when I measure one, looks promising enough that if just a little filing is required to fit, job done.

Posted by: Dion Apr 1 2022, 06:06 PM

This project looks delicious. Love the details your putting in. The fuel tank is mind blowing. I remember seeing one for sale and thought …hmmm maybe. But the structural changes involved were beyond my skill set, never mind the cost of the tank!
Looks great. This will be one to see in person! Amelia?? Perhaps.

Posted by: Bullethead Apr 4 2022, 02:39 PM

Thanks Dion, hope to bring it to Amelia sooner or later... and do a few road events. Couple of fun ones in Florida, also think this car would be great for Highlands. Taking our '67S this year.

So you'd think the bike cable sizes would work, but the smallest barrel available is 4.5mm dia x 5mm long. Some fiddly filing is in my near future: they need to be 3.8mm dia x 4mm.

A few more detail shots of the oil line cockpit routing.

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Posted by: Bullethead Apr 4 2022, 02:48 PM

How about some brake porn? NOS vented GT rears plus calipers... lucky to get them and the 908s. Thanks Bernie!

Posted by: mepstein Apr 4 2022, 04:05 PM

OMG!

Posted by: Shivers Apr 4 2022, 06:14 PM

Very nice.

Posted by: Dion Apr 4 2022, 07:35 PM

908’s!!! LeMans here we come. Quick change time, That is sweet!

Posted by: IronHillRestorations Apr 4 2022, 08:27 PM

Try Comet Kart Sales for cables

Posted by: Bullethead Apr 4 2022, 09:48 PM

Thanks but same size, 4.5mm.

Posted by: mepstein Apr 4 2022, 10:13 PM

We used to have to smooth out the ends sometimes if they had a bit of flashing on them. A bench grinder does it in seconds. I would see if you can enlarge the hole to 4.5 so in the future, any derailleur cable will fit. Then keep an extra pair in the toolkit.

Posted by: Bullethead Apr 8 2022, 02:32 PM

Thanks to the fine folks at 914 Rubber for contacting Mittlemotor about the cables: longer ones are on the way. You're right Mark, filing the bike barrels to size was easy, so now we have a bunch of spares.

More progress this week: engine access cut, handbrake relocation and driver's seat rails complete, body got mud and some finish sanding, and just for fun the engine grill was dropped into place.

The next 4-6 weeks will be little stuff like harness brackets, auxiliary lighting mounts and paint prep. Moving along nicely.

Posted by: eric9144 Apr 27 2022, 05:48 PM

As we say in SoCal DUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUDE!
Amazing build and only 2 pages deep, holy cow

Posted by: lesorubcheek Apr 27 2022, 08:25 PM

Don't know how I've missed your posts, but glad to see them now. Absolutely amazing work! Thanks for sharing. I've seen a few references to doing the handbrake relocation but can't remember anyone showing the tube locations where the cables exit the lower firewall. Are you using the tubes for the heater flappers or were new tubes added for the center e-brake?

Dan

Posted by: r_towle Apr 27 2022, 10:10 PM

Oh my….well done

Posted by: LefthandRev Apr 29 2022, 01:37 PM

Wow, I really want a bar like that for mine.

Posted by: Bullethead May 1 2022, 02:49 PM

Thanks Dan, moving the handbrake was much easier than you might think, and regular 911 cables run through existing (heat flapper) tubes. At first I was unsure but since they're equal length it looks like no other mods will be needed. Update on that at assembly time.

Almost forgot: remove the old e-brake tube and handle mount to the left of the driver's seat. BTW, for windshield defrost I'm using a small inline heater... no cabin heat otherwise. At least that's the plan.

Posted by: Bullethead Oct 2 2022, 12:53 PM

Slower pace of work this summer, but now much closer to paint. Final fitment of all panels and mucho blocking time... color cards sprayed and approved. Next post it'll be orange again.

Posted by: rgalla9146 Oct 3 2022, 03:35 AM

Goodness gracious !
So good to see the process ......and the parts !!! WOW !
Beautiful.
The 'GT' World is watching.....and growing.
Great work
Rory

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Posted by: BillJ Oct 3 2022, 10:05 AM

Are you planning to add a headrest? If this is display only thats fine but unless wearing a helmet or adding a headrest (or both) this is dangerous. Most any back or forward accident force will have occupants smashing skulls on the rollbars. That design is meant for a fully caged track car.

Posted by: Bullethead Oct 3 2022, 12:13 PM

Obviously... looking for Scheel 914 headrests now, but will have something by the time it's rolling. Will also wrap the bars.

And believe it or not, the factory GTs weren't fully caged. The roll hoop plus chassis reinforcements were it... as we all know, everyone added more and more. My old car:

Posted by: BillJ Oct 3 2022, 06:16 PM

Ok good to hear and for sure safety took a back seat (pun intended) to speed back then.

Posted by: Bullethead Nov 2 2022, 08:01 AM

Seams sealed, underside schutzed and painted, hood pins fitted. They'll probably cut the fuel filler today. Very close to final paint, and finally back to Klub Sport for assembly.

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Posted by: NS914 Nov 2 2022, 10:02 AM

Russ, the work is awesome and the car...well, just WOW!!!

I am doing a center mount brake set up as well. Could you possibly post some pics of what you have done to your car? I was looking at a more elevated set up but yours looks really clean.

Regards,

Grant

Posted by: simonjb Nov 2 2022, 06:21 PM

wow. Just amazing. well done.

Posted by: mb911 Nov 3 2022, 07:28 AM

looks really nice. I see one of my oil line covers in the picture

Posted by: Bullethead Nov 3 2022, 08:40 AM

Indeed you do, Ben... nice piece! Using your hard lines as well.

Grant, I'll take a few detail pics of the handbrake with dimensions. Or you can go to Armando's site for that and much more. He's devoted a huge amount of time and energy covering all the nuanced details of both factory and privateer GT builds.

He's the GT guru and deserves props.

https://pbase.com/9146gt/root

Posted by: Bullethead Dec 5 2022, 02:59 PM

More paint done... lots of details to address. Underside, cockpit, engine compartment and trunks are all single stage. It's hard to get even color when cutting and buffing final, so the exterior will be two stage. Very close to reassembly time.

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The old foam in the tank was dust, so it was boiled out and refinished. Haven't stuffed the new foam in yet but should be fun.

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Huh. Photo wouldn't load in previous post.

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Posted by: Cairo94507 Dec 5 2022, 03:49 PM

Very very nice build. Looking forward to seeing assembly.

Posted by: mlindner Dec 7 2022, 09:04 AM

Very cool Russ, thanks for sharing. Mark

Posted by: Jett Dec 7 2022, 09:54 AM

Wow!

Posted by: burton73 Dec 7 2022, 10:50 AM

Great work on your car. Its so nice to see work at this level.

Best Bob B

Posted by: Bullethead Dec 29 2022, 08:03 PM

Paint is finished, the resto shop will bolt the doors and lids on next week and we'll start assembly soon after. Glad I didn't change the color much as I thought about it, really digging the classic safety orange after all.

We probably won't get the FG engine tin from F-S-H in Germany until late January, so if it's completed by March it will be a miracle. Interior details are gonna be fun!

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Posted by: Krieger Dec 30 2022, 10:26 AM

WOW, that looks amazing! Don't rush the reassembly.

Posted by: Graydingo Dec 31 2022, 11:48 AM

Beautiful paint!

Posted by: Bullethead Jan 26 2023, 04:24 PM

Of course, you're right. Steady progress... lids and doors fitted, headlight actuator works great, soon back to Klubsport for the drivetrain.

Still waiting for some parts from Germany, but finally got good news that the brightwork is on the way, and all of the rubber has been accounted for. Time to polish some glass.

Posted by: Bullethead Jan 26 2023, 04:26 PM

Panel fit and paint is near perfection... these guys do exceptional work.

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Posted by: Bullethead Jan 26 2023, 04:35 PM

Used the same "D" handle for the lights as for the engine lid. Cheap and easier than adapting the hood release part.

Posted by: pete000 Jan 26 2023, 11:19 PM

Impressive!

Posted by: Dion Jan 27 2023, 11:25 AM

That is fantastic!

Posted by: ValcoOscar Jan 27 2023, 11:34 AM

AWESOME build!!!!

Love those GT hood hinges...wink...wink

Posted by: Bullethead Jan 27 2023, 12:05 PM

Thanks! They are pretty durn cool.

Posted by: seanpaulmc Jan 27 2023, 01:22 PM

5 weeks till Amelia Island.

Great progress. The car looks fantastic!

Posted by: Bullethead Jan 27 2023, 06:27 PM

Yeah, would love to make it this year but 5 weeks? It's not gonna happen. Much to do...

Posted by: gms Apr 17 2023, 03:37 PM

Here is your car in May 1996 at the Hot Springs AR - 914 MUSR
@http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=9003 was the owner as I recall
there are more pictures in http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?automodule=blog&blogid=478&

Posted by: Bullethead Apr 17 2023, 05:40 PM

Wow!! Thanks for that, Glenn... looks fantastic, loved, and he clearly drove it! Gotta wonder how on earth did it fall so low?!?

Posted by: rick 918-S Apr 18 2023, 05:57 AM

Very nicely done.

Posted by: jt914-6 May 9 2023, 02:29 PM

I just saw this thread about my old factory six. I bought it in the mid 80's from the owner who was in Tulsa, Ok. I autocrossed it for years. I won ASP in our region once in it. I wanted to build a track car and the body on this car was in bad shape. I was at a shop a family member had and it was then when I removed rocker panels and discovered the angle iron! It came with the factory 2.0. I replaced it with a 2.7 until I had head studs that pulled. I got a nice 3.0RS spec motor built on a 3.3 turbo case. I found a nice 914-4 for my project car. I removed what I wanted to keep and sold it to a friend who lived in Tulsa but at the time of the sale he was moving to Texas. That's the last I heard of that chassis. As well as autocrossing I was an instructor for the PCA driver ed events at Hallett, Ok., Memphis Mototsports Park, and Road Atlanta.



The factory six and the project six.


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Posted by: Bullethead May 11 2023, 06:56 PM

So cool to have all this personal history provided by a previous steward of this car! Thanks for filling in a substantial period and especially the photos, it's a pleasure to time travel a bit.

Posted by: davehg May 11 2023, 11:55 PM

I’m watching Bernie Buschen restore his GT in time for Rennsport and it’s interesting how similar your two cars are - down to the tank and cable pull headlights. Like you he’s got some real unobtanium bits and likely also a 2.8 twin plug RSR with slide valves.

Who will finish first?

Posted by: Bullethead May 12 2023, 06:21 AM

Bernie.

Posted by: jt914-6 May 14 2023, 10:44 AM

Three more pics down memory lane....So glad to see the factory six getting a proper update!!!


Taken not long after I bought it.


I put some Fuchs on it and Supertrap exhaust.


At Hallett, Ok with Ronal 3 piece wheels.

Posted by: Bullethead May 15 2023, 07:37 PM

The Ronals ... Thanks for those, JT!

Making progress, harness is in, suspension is on, and while waiting for some parts restored the wiper system and started on the defrost/blower. Also fabbed up the fuel gauge binnacle which came out pretty nice. 60mm exhaust pipe cut on a 30 degree angle, tacked on a couple of washers as mounting points and sprayed with a little bed-liner paint.

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Posted by: Dion May 16 2023, 12:14 PM

That fuel gage looks perfect! Nice fab work.

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Posted by: Bullethead Jun 12 2023, 02:22 PM

Not digging the fresh air / defrost job at all. I have two complete sets in the stash, and MAYBE half is usable because of cracks and broken tabs. The good airbox has overspray that won't come off, so semi-gloss black rattlecan is gonna happen.

At least the blower motor is available.

Posted by: Bullethead Jun 12 2023, 02:30 PM

Bought an engine board without knowing that I had one already, so cleaned, tested and sealed the pair. One might be for sale in the near future.

Posted by: Bullethead Jun 12 2023, 02:39 PM

Engine is 2.8 twin-plug with S internals and cams, 46mm Italian Webers backed by an LSD 901 transaxle. All fresh, carbs rebuilt and dressed with new FG tin... looking very nice.

Posted by: mepstein Jun 12 2023, 02:44 PM

Looks outstanding

Posted by: BillJ Jun 12 2023, 02:49 PM

Where did you find those velocity stack covers?

Posted by: Bullethead Jun 12 2023, 05:33 PM

They're from BBR Filters, a couple of eBay stores sell them, or try https://www.carburetion.com/Products/ProductDetails.aspx?Part=CUSF64

A pair of rain hats goes on too. We're still a ways off from drivetrain installation.

Posted by: BillJ Jun 12 2023, 05:56 PM

Thanks!

Posted by: rgalla9146 Jun 12 2023, 06:22 PM

Rainhats may be an issue with tall intake manifolds
My passenger side interferes with the front wall of the trunk
Your car is a beauty.
Keep up the great work.

Posted by: Bullethead Jun 20 2023, 06:07 PM

Got the dash covered and the fuel gage mount installed... will cut out holes for switches and controls as needed. The fuel gage mount came out very tidy.

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Posted by: Bullethead Jun 20 2023, 06:17 PM

Also got the cooler and shroud installed... unfortunately, we didn't fit the fog lights + grills when the bumper was, so quite a bit of trimming is in the works. Stupid oversight. Thankfully, the horns WERE fitted, so no issue there. Pics to come.

Posted by: mepstein Jun 20 2023, 06:22 PM

Was the screen purchased or made in house?
I’m asking because I need one. Thanks

Posted by: Bullethead Jun 20 2023, 06:32 PM

Hey Mark, got it from FSH in Germany along with the engine fiberglass. Gotta paint them black and not cheap, but the fit is good.

https://www.f-s-h.com/Oil-cooler-pit-grille-for-914-6-GT

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Posted by: BillJ Jun 20 2023, 09:33 PM

That's a pretty penny!

Posted by: mepstein Jun 20 2023, 09:38 PM

Just the cost of the front oil cooler screen took my breath away but on the other hand, sometimes just buying what you want at the price you need to pay is better than settling for 2nd best.

Posted by: willieg Jun 20 2023, 10:31 PM

To paraphrase somebody, “long after you have forgotten the price, you remember the quality”. So true.

Posted by: BillJ Jun 21 2023, 05:18 AM

Yes and definitely my philosophy as well but man 500 euros.

Love this build though. For sure it is sweet.

Posted by: Bullethead Jun 21 2023, 06:01 AM

@http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=15610 - my link has €365, where do you see €500?

You get what you pay for but yeah, it's a bit eye-watering... his prices have gone up a little. A year ago I rationalized paying €350 for the cooler grill by also getting the FG engine shroud that was substantially cheaper than Patrick Motorsports. Now NLA.

BTW, for some parts Rose Passion was way less expensive than stateside sources. CDI boxes and coils in particular. It also helped that when I ordered most of this stuff the Euro was at par with the Dollar. Timing!

Posted by: BillJ Jun 21 2023, 08:09 AM

When I clicked the link that was the number I got

Posted by: SixerJ Jun 23 2023, 05:36 AM

Nice progress

Other good off the shelf option is Mittlemotor (steel), still spendy, but what is your time worth or metal dude cost per hour?

https://www.mittelmotor.de/racing/de/914-6-zubehoer/478/5411/0-08-914-6-gt-teile/0-081/2-0-08124-neu-detail

Posted by: Bullethead Jun 23 2023, 05:53 AM

I think Volker at FSH sells his stuff to Mittelmotor, or at least they come from the same producer.

Posted by: pfreiburger Jun 23 2023, 06:08 AM

Thank you for taking the time to document your build, I am really enjoying it! The workmanship is beautiful and I love choices you have made along the way. Can't wait to see the finished product!

Posted by: jt914-6 Jul 18 2023, 06:58 PM

As a former owner of that chassis I'm loving what you're doing to restore this original six.....the finished product will be awesome!!!

Posted by: 911_2.2T Aug 18 2023, 03:14 AM

Mittelmotor also sells them in steel version and they have the Oil cooler cover and support plate in steel too. Bought the entire set from them last week for my project.
Hoods, bumpers, sill covers and some other parts I got from FSH.
Both great companies to work with, good quality parts, but I'm in Europe so shipping to me is not a big deal

Posted by: Bullethead Sep 4 2023, 04:43 PM

A little more done on the dash wiring, wiper system in, blower/defrost is next.

Posted by: Bullethead Sep 4 2023, 04:57 PM

After trying all year to secure a set of Michelin TB15s for 7s & 8s, I gave up and waited just 7 months for some Pirelli CN36s. I have these on my '67 S and love them, they'll do fine here.
Mr. Weidman anodized these in his signature RSR finish, no painted petals. Thinking of just the valve petals in a small flag of color... or maybe the lug end. Suggestions appreciated!



I have a line on a spare set of 8s & 9s, hopefully the Michies will be available at some point.

Posted by: horizontally-opposed Sep 4 2023, 06:36 PM

Car coming together really nicely, in typical Russ fashion. That interior is a stunner. Now I am curious—were the insets under the door cards done that way on some or all cars?

Wheels definitely want for something…I'd do the dayglo red at the least, clear anodized petals to match the lips with RSR finish as you have it at most…but I know that's a hassle. ONS / "Recaro" 914-6 GT shows the way...

Posted by: Bullethead Sep 5 2023, 10:22 AM

Exactly Pete @http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=2058 . Like the ONS/Recaro fire car, or Larousse/Perramond #0141 which both painted the flags red. What about green or safety yellow?



What's odd is why they DIDN'T paint the petal facing the valve. Never really noticed that until now. I will paint the flags on the valve petal, safety yellow is likely...

Posted by: Bullethead Oct 10 2023, 06:01 PM

The guys from Klub Sport have returned from RRVII, and reassembly is slowly resuming. I painted the wheels as described above, got the ignition boxes installed and tomorrow will drill the handbrake holes. Details on that modification to come when the cables get here.

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Posted by: Bullethead Oct 10 2023, 06:04 PM

Bruce has the motor ready for install, but we hit a snag on the transaxle: DAPO someone drilled out the speedometer drive.

Posted by: Cairo94507 Oct 11 2023, 01:35 AM

That is a pretty motor. Your car is coming along very nicely.

Posted by: Bullethead Oct 11 2023, 02:11 PM

Did the insulation today... combination of one layer of Dynamat covered by Siless Liner, a closed cell foam sound and heat barrier. Doubled up, hoping for a tolerable cabin.



Also test fitment of the Perlon that didn't inspire confidence. I don't want to fuck it up so will likely bring in a pro to do it.

Posted by: Shivers Oct 11 2023, 02:32 PM

Nice build, a whole lot of nice touches. Speaking of touches on the second page I noticed a between the seats e-brake handle. I didn’t seem to find anything about the install. Any chance you could enlighten us? That’s kind of cool

Posted by: windforfun Oct 11 2023, 03:45 PM

Wow!!! You're a truly gifted artist!!!

Posted by: Bullethead Oct 11 2023, 05:01 PM

Thanks, will provide details and pics when I get the brake cables. Basically, it's the same as a 911 using two short 914 cables. Armando has a bunch of historic photos on his GT PBase site, I just copped the simplest version.




Unless I'm densely missing sarcasm? Hardly... 80% of this build is being accomplished by talented people that are paid for their contributions. If artistry includes penmanship while writing checks, OK then.

Posted by: windforfun Oct 11 2023, 05:52 PM

No sarcasm intended whatsoever. Your workers are therefore very talented people. But the buck stops (& goes) with you so you know talent when you see it. Sometimes it just requires perseverance on top skill. When Michelangelo sculpted "David" he supposedly said: "You wouldn't be nearly as impressed if you knew how many times it took me to get this fucking statue right."

Posted by: TRS63 Oct 12 2023, 12:35 AM

Fantastic build, with so much cool details..love this project !
Antoine

Posted by: Bullethead Oct 12 2023, 06:08 AM

Good one! Thanks for the kind words!

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Engine and gearbox are in...

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Posted by: Lof8 Feb 1 2024, 01:46 PM

Wow. Hell of a build!

Posted by: Justinp71 Feb 2 2024, 10:56 AM

Nice build!

I just did my own perlon, its not too bad just get it not backed. Start at the top and go down. Then the part that stretches over the firewall hump (middle) will stretch out. Nice thing about the perlon is if you do mess up you can cut out the wrinkle later. You cannot detect patches. Just don't over glue it so the glue comes thru.

One thing I will say is once it's done you can see any changes in the firewall that are 1/8" or bigger. But it's not bad though because you only see them at certain angles and the seats cover most of the view of the perlon.

Posted by: Maltese Falcon Feb 3 2024, 10:14 AM

Pair of Proper 1.625" competition 9146gt exhaust headers coming your way

Posted by: Justinp71 Feb 4 2024, 12:53 AM

I will agree those headers are amazing, I have them and they make a ton of power .

Posted by: BillJ Feb 4 2024, 07:51 AM

Marty equipped my car as well. Very well done.

Posted by: Bullethead Feb 4 2024, 03:53 PM

Thanks Marty!

Posted by: Maltese Falcon Feb 4 2024, 04:30 PM

Thank you @http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=2922 @http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=15610 @http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=11875 & many others for representing the World of exhaust scavenging with our brand !

Marty + the MSDS crew

Posted by: Maltese Falcon Feb 11 2024, 11:37 AM

Last QC check is the cylinder head fit / fine tuning the fitment with thermal adjustments if necessary

Posted by: jt914-6 May 10 2024, 03:34 PM

How's the build going??? Curious minds (and former owner) want to know!!!
It had many autocross and track days while I had it. Update please.....

Posted by: Bullethead Sep 19 2024, 10:52 AM

Sorry for the delay... this went on the back burner for awhile, as my wife got really sick with something called Polymyositis. Sucked for several months, but her treatment is going well enough that we're planning to do some car events and maybe a rally in Colorado next spring.

Anyway, the oil lines were slow going but thanks to the expertise of Brad @911Rennen and Marty's generosity, they are finally finished. Also completed the handbrake, solved the adjustment issue with a simple plate... they work perfectly.

So, engine and transmission are in, we might actually finish this thing before the end of the year.

Posted by: Bullethead Sep 19 2024, 11:25 AM

Nice and neat.


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Posted by: Bullethead Sep 19 2024, 11:28 AM

Handbrake cables location, simple solution that works great.

Posted by: Bullethead Sep 19 2024, 11:32 AM

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Posted by: flyer86d Sep 19 2024, 02:16 PM

So what is the engine? It’s pretty!

Charlie

Posted by: Cairo94507 Sep 19 2024, 02:20 PM

Absolutely beautiful. Would love to hear to fire up.

Posted by: Bullethead Sep 19 2024, 02:31 PM

Me too... will post that when it happens. It's a twin-plug 2.8 built on a 5R mag case, S crank, cams and heads, 46mm Italian Webers, real Bosch dizzy. We lightened the compression to 9.3/1 so it'll be happy on pump gas. Probably gonna be louder than expected.

Posted by: Shivers Sep 19 2024, 04:08 PM

Sweet!

Posted by: Maltese Falcon Sep 19 2024, 04:45 PM

Looks & will sound Great ! probably not dB friendly at Laguna Seca

Posted by: worn Sep 19 2024, 08:32 PM

Ever hear the phrase “Don’t hate me because I am beautiful “? Certainly applies to everything that you have shown us. So very great!

Posted by: Luke M Sep 20 2024, 05:17 AM

Nice build..

You may want to let the shop know that the trans cup washers are installed upside down.


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Posted by: rgalla9146 Sep 20 2024, 08:29 AM

Hey Luke the upside down cups might be a deliberate choice.
It could be done to provide stiffer location of engine / trans for improved shifting etc.
Beautiful work all around.

Posted by: Tom1394racing Sep 22 2024, 09:04 AM

This is quite an inspirational GT build. This especially true for me as I move forward on my own GT conversion project. I love the attention to detail and correct historical accuracy.

Posted by: Bullethead Sep 22 2024, 04:04 PM

Thank you, that's exactly why they're installed this way. Appreciate the kind words... and thanks Tom, the effort is worth it.

Posted by: Bullethead Oct 16 2024, 09:46 AM

More detail of handbrake install. Thought we may have to modify 911 cables, but stock ones fit perfectly. This mod was way easier than anticipated, mounting plate for adjustment and a small bracket to keep the cables away from the headers.

Will also be wrapped with heat barrier.

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Posted by: Cairo94507 Oct 16 2024, 10:43 AM

Very nicely done.

Posted by: Bullethead Dec 12 2024, 05:46 PM

Hmmm. Trying to post a vid of the first start... will figure it out.

Posted by: Bullethead Dec 12 2024, 05:53 PM

https://www.facebook.com/reel/937290291669898

Posted by: pete000 Dec 12 2024, 06:53 PM

Havent been to the site in a while, my M471 Six has been in storage for the last three years waiting for us to build a garage.

Your build is extremely inspiring !

Posted by: rick 918-S Dec 12 2024, 07:09 PM

Beauty!

Posted by: Cairo94507 Dec 13 2024, 07:45 AM

Very nice!

Posted by: jt914-6 Feb 3 2025, 10:47 AM

I got back on to check your progress. Very nice and what a factory six deserves!!! Proud to see what you have done to my former car. Keep up the good work and enjoy it as much as I did!!!

Posted by: CptTripps Feb 5 2025, 08:50 AM

You’re crushing it. Really well done.

Posted by: Dion Feb 5 2025, 10:20 AM

Simply awesome & beautiful!

Posted by: Bullethead Mar 7 2025, 06:31 PM

Getting close. Off to the trimmer for interior and exterior finishing touches. Afterwards, final tune and shakedown, can't wait to hit the country roads around Highlands NC this June.

Posted by: Cairo94507 Mar 8 2025, 07:52 AM

Beautiful!

Posted by: Tom1394racing Mar 8 2025, 08:18 AM

Just stunning! I am a few weeks behind you on mine.

Posted by: Graydingo Mar 8 2025, 08:26 AM

Beauty! I am a few years behind you on mine! :-D