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Posted by: Tim17 Dec 30 2023, 05:26 PM

After finishing a 2 year frame off restoration on a 1970 Triumph GT6, I was ready for a new winter project with my friend Chris. We found this 80%? finished project near us and took the plunge.


It’s going to be a nice driver, the car is solid and mostly rust free, it’s a 1975 built in 08/74, 1.8 engine professionally rebuild to a 1.9, breathing through Weber Carbs. We’re on a steep learning curve, but I’ve always loved these cars, and we’re up for the challenge.
The car was repainted, but a low quality job that needs work. The interior is tired, planning to refresh that.
I’ll be looking for help from this forum as we go forward, thanks in advance.

Tim

Posted by: NARP74 Dec 30 2023, 06:01 PM

You came to the right place. Welcome!

Posted by: technicalninja Dec 30 2023, 06:19 PM

Pretty blue!
Pedrini wheels and euros.
Bumper back date.
Engine/intake upgrade.

Freaking nice for a starting point!

Looks like you got lucky...

Welcome to the menagerie!

Posted by: URY914 Dec 30 2023, 06:40 PM

Looks nice!

Good for you.

Posted by: Spoke Dec 30 2023, 06:42 PM

Very nice 914. About the car being 'rust free', with 914's, the rust is free.

Good luck with your build. There's a wealth of knowledge here on 91world both with informative threads and the current group of technologists who hang here.

Posted by: PanelBilly Dec 30 2023, 06:46 PM

Posted by: jhynesrockmtn Dec 30 2023, 06:47 PM

Welcome. Great color and starting point. Looks like 2 liter Fuchs and some other nice upgrades.

Posted by: 930cabman Dec 30 2023, 07:45 PM

Great looking example, keep us posted with your progress

Posted by: technicalninja Dec 30 2023, 08:28 PM

I'd like a closer picture of the wheels.
My first thought was Fuchs but on second glance those look like Pedrinis to me.

My eyes are getting old...

Posted by: bkrantz Dec 30 2023, 08:41 PM

Welcome--looks great. Keep sharing.

Posted by: KELTY360 Dec 30 2023, 09:12 PM

You’re going to love the 914! My first car was a TR4 and it was fun, but the 914 is an entirely different level. Roomy cabin, 2 trunks, removable top and, oh yeah, go cart handling! Enjoy.

Posted by: KELTY360 Dec 30 2023, 09:15 PM

I know what you mean about old eyes. Mine turn 75 in just over a week. After enlarging the pic on my iPad I can confirm they’re 4 lug Fuchs. Nice option.

Posted by: Freezin 914 Dec 30 2023, 09:17 PM

Nice looking car! I’m sure we will all be following your progress.

Posted by: technicalninja Dec 30 2023, 09:27 PM

Even Better IMO

Hey, we could use bigger pictures!

We're friendly.
We'll be helpful.
Some of us can't see for shit!
Maybe that should be "Most"...

Posted by: OrangeBones Dec 30 2023, 10:05 PM

Welcome Tim. Get her on the road in six months and come on out to the North East Gathering!

Posted by: rick 918-S Dec 30 2023, 11:32 PM

Posted by: Tim17 Dec 31 2023, 05:48 AM

Thanks for the welcome to the forum. The PO told me the wheels were Fuch knockoffs. Here’s some higher res pics. I don’t know the brand, but maybe it’s Pedrini.


Tim

Posted by: Tim17 Dec 31 2023, 05:55 AM

My pics on my iPad were too big to put more than one in a post without compressing them as I did in the first post.

Posted by: Tim17 Dec 31 2023, 05:57 AM

Posted by: Tim17 Dec 31 2023, 05:59 AM

Where is the NE gathering?

Posted by: Tonyooc Dec 31 2023, 06:39 AM

nice car.

Posted by: 76-914 Dec 31 2023, 07:08 AM

I'm on the home stretch with my re-upholstery job. A bit of a learning curve but nothing unsurmountable.

Posted by: campbellcj Dec 31 2023, 07:38 AM

Cool color and looks like a really solid starting point for a fun project!

Posted by: mate914 Dec 31 2023, 07:40 AM

Poconos last year 20+ cars. I think more north this year. Maybe @http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=10428 or @http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=24914 knows where the next NE gathering is?

Matt

Posted by: Cairo94507 Dec 31 2023, 08:17 AM

You found 914 Nirvana right here; best group of people you could find with tons of knowledge and expertise.

Posted by: Shivers Dec 31 2023, 09:54 AM

Nice starting point. Look closely for hidden rust under the battery and there abouts to start

Posted by: burton73 Dec 31 2023, 10:47 AM

Welcome to the world. Great people here that will help you out because they get joy from answering your questions and passing on any knowledge they have. This is the brother hood of the 914world. I have been here since Jan 2007

Best Bob B

Posted by: technicalninja Dec 31 2023, 10:52 AM

The GT6 looks pretty nice!

A few pictures of that might be appropriate.

Most of us have "others" too...

I'm a Datsun Z / Mazda Miata guy as well.

Posted by: Gint Dec 31 2023, 11:43 AM

Good looking 914!

Posted by: Tim17 Dec 31 2023, 12:56 PM

Thanks, the GT6 is a cool car, I put EFI in it.

Posted by: Tim17 Dec 31 2023, 12:59 PM

The hell hole area and the longs were repaired under the previous owners. I do have some rust at the bottom of the firewall we need to address.

Posted by: saigon71 Jan 1 2024, 06:27 AM

Welcome Tim! Good looking car as well.

This years Northeast Gathering is in the Catskills of New York. June 21-23. Hope you can join us.

Posted by: Geezer914 Jan 1 2024, 06:56 AM

Welcome to 914 World, nice find. Now the fun begins.