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Posted by: Kemo Feb 9 2006, 02:36 PM
ok..im a newbie here. I have a 911 but a friend of mine has been dabbling with 914s for years. Im tempted to buy a 914 for restoration one day. Unfortunately, i cant leave a car stock and I am looking for tasteful body mods. So far, this is the best looking mix of old, new and aftermarket I have found.
http://www.pelicanparts.com/914/914_photo_gallery/Karl_Johnson/johnson_914.htm
Does anyone have any other examples of body mods, links or pics?
Thanks,
Steve
Posted by: redshift Feb 9 2006, 02:37 PM
Search ABC914
Hold on..
M
Posted by: redshift Feb 9 2006, 02:40 PM
The link you posted is just a GT flared all black car... ABC914 is a work of immortality.
M
Posted by: Kemo Feb 9 2006, 02:42 PM
how the heck did he get the wheels under there!!!??? more info on that car please 
Posted by: tat2dphreak Feb 9 2006, 02:45 PM
the only really tasteful mods are nicely done flares, nice rims, and some subtle things... not big on body-kits... most don't turn out without a really pro install..
Posted by: redshift Feb 9 2006, 02:46 PM
It's all metal, sectioned in.
The technique can be viewed at http://www.tangerineracing.com/Flares.htm
M
Posted by: mrdezyne Feb 9 2006, 02:51 PM
| QUOTE (Kemo @ Feb 9 2006, 12:42 PM) |
| how the heck did he get the wheels under there!!!??? more info on that car please |
Notice the soft rear flares and the hardly noticable front flares. This is by far one of my favorites! The wing might be a little overboard for me but he says its functional and I believe it.
Do a search for HPH flares, or soft flares and you will see another option for shoving huge meats under these little cars......
here is another....
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Posted by: Brando Feb 9 2006, 02:53 PM
www.bmezine.com
Had to do it.. 
Posted by: 9146R Feb 9 2006, 02:56 PM
Each owner has their own favorites, my 2 cents:
GT Fender flares
Rear spoiler - several styles to choose from
Rear valence (lower)
Front bumper, dam - several styles to choose from
Greg
Posted by: Hammy Feb 9 2006, 02:59 PM
Those rims look like spinners
Posted by: Kemo Feb 9 2006, 03:03 PM
ok...
now this is a rear flare )
anybody know who was the craftsman that pulled this one off?
Posted by: Kemo Feb 9 2006, 03:21 PM
This thread really opened my eyes abit.
http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?act=ST&f=2&t=38216&hl=soft+flares
its amazing how much you can change the attitude of the 914 with subtle changes like flares, rockers and what not.
I would have never thought it possible to get 17" Fiskes under a 914 until now...
Posted by: nynone4 Feb 9 2006, 03:22 PM
That black car is the car that I tried to model my subtle flares after (though I think my body guy was a little more subtle than I had intended). Here's 8" wide Fuchs with 225/45-15 tires squeezed under there.
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Posted by: Aaron Cox Feb 9 2006, 03:24 PM
the finished frankenflares.....
thats a 7" wheel with another 2" of clearance
thats an 8" wheel with 1/2- 3/4" of clearance....
Posted by: pete-stevers Feb 9 2006, 05:52 PM
here is blacky....
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Posted by: wertygrog Feb 9 2006, 06:06 PM
sweet! 
i love that look!
brent
Posted by: Brian Mifsud Feb 9 2006, 07:19 PM
| QUOTE (pete-stevers @ Feb 9 2006, 03:52 PM) |
| here is blacky.... |
what are those wheels Pete? Very unique.. Custom?
Posted by: Aaron Cox Feb 9 2006, 07:21 PM
| QUOTE (Brian Mifsud @ Feb 9 2006, 06:19 PM) | ||
what are those wheels Pete? Very unique.. Custom? |
kineses....
those flares are worked over nicely. i think those are 10's in the back
Posted by: J P Stein Feb 9 2006, 07:31 PM
Sure it's gnarly....but I did it my own self.
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Posted by: Howard Feb 9 2006, 07:33 PM
What a relief to open this and find 914 content 
Posted by: szuccaro Feb 10 2006, 01:31 AM
Here's some of my body mods - unique and tasteful, IMHO. Steve
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Posted by: szuccaro Feb 10 2006, 01:32 AM
and on my previous 914.... some more mods. Steve
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Posted by: John Kelly Feb 10 2006, 07:35 AM
Discontinued weld on flares...
John www.ghiaspecialties.com
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Posted by: John Kelly Feb 10 2006, 07:38 AM
Stretch-o-matica.....
John www.ghiaspecialties.com
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Posted by: John Kelly Feb 10 2006, 07:42 AM
Felix's fabulous fat fendered fourteen...
John www.ghiaspecialties.com
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Posted by: John Kelly Feb 10 2006, 07:46 AM
Mock flare...
John www.ghiaspecialties.com
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Posted by: John Kelly Feb 10 2006, 07:48 AM
Fat cousin....
John www.ghiaspecialties.com
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Posted by: mrdezyne Feb 10 2006, 09:22 AM
| QUOTE (szuccaro @ Feb 9 2006, 11:32 PM) |
| and on my previous 914.... some more mods. Steve |
Steve, I think the 914 looks great as a vert, do you have any other pics you can post of this?
Posted by: szuccaro Feb 10 2006, 10:35 AM
another pic
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Posted by: szuccaro Feb 10 2006, 10:35 AM
and another
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Posted by: szuccaro Feb 10 2006, 10:35 AM
and one more
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Posted by: gopack Feb 10 2006, 10:44 AM
here is one of my favorites ( I love "blacky" too)
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Posted by: Kargeek Feb 10 2006, 02:51 PM
here is one of my favorites ( I love "blacky" too)
Thank you for the complement! Dave H
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Posted by: Kargeek Feb 10 2006, 02:52 PM
sorry for the too large picture...how do you go back and edit??
Posted by: goose2 Feb 10 2006, 03:17 PM
The louvers in the rockers look kinda cool....do they serve any function?
Posted by: Kargeek Feb 10 2006, 03:32 PM
[QUOTE]The louvers in the rockers look kinda cool....do they serve any function?
No real function- just a styling excerise for a mid engine. Someone on this board asked me one time if it was to "cool my longs"!!...
Posted by: Mountain914 Feb 10 2006, 05:05 PM
Looks like rear fender flares are the "tasteful body mod" preferred by most.
But if everybody has them, then are they truly a unique modification ?
Aw, whocares !! I love 'em !!
Posted by: Eric_Shea Feb 10 2006, 05:57 PM
here's a tasteful body mod...
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Posted by: Eric_Shea Feb 10 2006, 05:58 PM
here's a not so tasteful body mod...
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Posted by: Eric_Shea Feb 10 2006, 06:01 PM
Seriously... the first car you pulled up looks nice. I'm a GT fan for the traditional stuff and a John fan for a more modern look. I still think a chop top car with Johns flares and a MassIVe in it would be a real head (and tire) turner.
Posted by: carreraguy Feb 10 2006, 07:06 PM
| QUOTE (szuccaro @ Feb 9 2006, 11:31 PM) |
| Here's some of my body mods - unique and tasteful, IMHO. Steve |
Hey Steve - gotta bring your car to the 2/25 914 Breakfast!
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