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Posted by: badm Jul 6 2009, 09:15 PM

Thanks to all for buying my parts! I thought you might like to see what the money is for. My 914/6. Thanks BADM.

Posted by: RobW Jul 6 2009, 09:17 PM

Nice work!

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Posted by: carr914 Jul 6 2009, 09:19 PM

Ben, What # is it? I have #673 & 1724, Both Signal Orange.

T.C.

Posted by: badm Jul 6 2009, 09:43 PM

Some old photos.

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Posted by: PanelBilly Jul 6 2009, 10:02 PM

I guess I need to sell some more parts to catch up to your fine car....LOTS of parts that is

Posted by: effutuo101 Jul 7 2009, 12:07 PM

Oh, that is pretty. Just what I needed to see to get me motivated. Nice work.

Posted by: Justin Fischer Jul 7 2009, 08:25 PM

Glad I could help, looks great!! Thanks again for the bumper.

Posted by: ghuff Jul 7 2009, 08:36 PM

That is really fucking sexy. Wow.

Posted by: Pat Garvey Jul 7 2009, 08:41 PM

It's awesome! Not what I would do, but sure appreciate the effort & beauty.

Very nice work!
Pat

Posted by: anderssj Jul 8 2009, 08:37 PM

Ben,

WOW! NICE work! Glad I could contribute

Thanks for the front bumper (it's still in the living room--but hope to have it on the car this weekend)

Best,

Steve A-

Posted by: Thomas J Bliznik Jul 16 2009, 08:21 AM

Hi Ben,

Wow, my old NOS Steel Flares look good on your 914-GT. Now I wish I put them on my car!!! Oh well I just saved my retirement money by selling to you.

Really great looking car.

Tom

Posted by: rascobo Jul 16 2009, 12:43 PM

YUM!.......

. Ya otta provide free insulin with these pic's.

Posted by: RobW Jul 16 2009, 01:21 PM

Awesome!

Posted by: degreeoff Jul 16 2009, 02:49 PM

Posted by: rick 918-S Jul 16 2009, 09:00 PM

Nice!

Posted by: badm Jul 23 2009, 05:06 PM

New photos 7/23/09

Posted by: badm Jul 23 2009, 05:10 PM

Posted by: drive-ability Jul 23 2009, 10:53 PM

I can't believe a 914 can look so perfect! You cant drive that car ! Your will get dirt,oil etc all over it ! Unreal

Posted by: ConeDodger Jul 24 2009, 01:08 AM

My God! You must have sold one hell of a lot of parts! That is some sweeeeet stuff... Is that a Patrick Motorsports 914 fuel tank converted to a fuel cell???

Posted by: RON S. Jul 24 2009, 05:41 AM

Ben,
looking mighty nice.

I had too look at them twice. The first time I thought you robbed my blog photo's.


Cheers,

Ron

Posted by: badm Jul 24 2009, 06:56 PM

Yes it is a fuel cell from Patrick MS, it's not cheep but made well (not so hot on red) the only thing I had to do is fabricate a filler neck for my 914/6 not to big of a pain! We will have to see how it works out long term. Thanks

Posted by: watsonrx13 Jul 24 2009, 09:24 PM

Is that the GT headlight kit?

-- Rob

Posted by: badm Jul 24 2009, 09:41 PM

Yes it's a copy of the GT kit. The kit is from Mittelmotor Gmbh I got it on E-bay about a year ago, works well, Looks cool to!. Winning bid about $450.00

Posted by: watsonrx13 Jul 24 2009, 09:46 PM

Very cool..... Do you have any other pics of it in the open position?

-- Rob

Posted by: badm Jul 24 2009, 09:50 PM

Ya, let me see if I can post some?

Posted by: 1970 Neun vierzehn Jul 24 2009, 09:53 PM

This thread is better than what's on TV.

Posted by: badm Jul 24 2009, 09:59 PM

This is all i have at this time. Sorry!

Posted by: badm Jul 24 2009, 10:01 PM

You must have Comcast!!!!!!.

Posted by: badm Aug 8 2009, 09:13 PM

New photos

Posted by: charliew Aug 8 2009, 10:40 PM

You have a very well detailed car. Don't you wish it would look that good forever? I could be wrong but I think you are a little optimistic on the tack though? Course maybe if you missed 4th and got second it would be useful if it has a telltale. I really hope thats not in the cards though.

Posted by: badm Aug 9 2009, 12:23 AM

Yes I know! but it looks sooooo good in a GT clone.

Posted by: bugsy0 Aug 9 2009, 01:33 AM

java script:emoticon(':cheer:',%20'smid_21')Beautiful car. The finest I've ever seen

Posted by: badm Aug 23 2009, 05:57 PM

Motor will be going in soon, finely getting the shift linkage set, is there an end in site?

Posted by: badm Aug 23 2009, 06:00 PM

Posted by: jsayre914 Aug 23 2009, 06:13 PM

Incredible looking car

nice work

Posted by: tod914 Aug 23 2009, 06:21 PM

Stellar job on your car!

Posted by: Dave_Darling Aug 23 2009, 07:32 PM

I would suggest a grommet or "escutcheon" to go around the handle on the left side of the dash. You can see the edge of the vinyl around that, and it looks unfinished. Especially when compared to all of the other amazing stuff in that car!

--DD

Posted by: puff adder Aug 23 2009, 07:36 PM

Beautifal car!

Where can I find those square silver hold-down hood pin doo-hickies that you've installed in the corners of the front decklid?

My race car hood the corners are lifted and those would be perfect for my car and look nice as well.

Posted by: type2man Aug 23 2009, 07:40 PM

What wheels do you plan on running on this bad boy?

Posted by: kenshapiro2002 Aug 23 2009, 08:02 PM

Once restored a Europa to that degree. Sold it about two months later...couldn't stand to see it driven, touched, rained on, pelted with road stones, bug encrusted...My mind needs a driver. Beautiful work!!!

Posted by: badm Aug 23 2009, 08:15 PM

This is the story of my life 2 steps foreword 1 step back, that trim part has had me pissed off since the install, but I have had other things much bigger to worry about.

Posted by: badm Aug 23 2009, 08:23 PM

At some point you have to say W.T.F.!, and finish the car. I can finely see the light at the end of the tunnel and hope to hell its not a train.

Posted by: badm Aug 23 2009, 08:31 PM

7&8x16 Fuchs black with polished lip (old school) looks best with the signal orange.

Posted by: JRust Aug 23 2009, 08:51 PM

I agree nothing like black fuchs with a polished lip on an orange 914 Your car is looking absolutely sweet. I'm not huge on the black trunk lids personally. Not my taste but your car looks kick ass

Posted by: kenshapiro2002 Aug 23 2009, 08:56 PM

Isn't that a hood?

Posted by: PanelBilly Aug 23 2009, 09:38 PM

Why do you have to live on the other side of the country! I want to be able to study the car in 3D to take it all in.

Posted by: JRust Aug 23 2009, 10:33 PM

You say tomayto I say tomahto you know what I mean

Posted by: type2man Aug 23 2009, 10:40 PM

Do 8's and 9's fit?

Posted by: kenshapiro2002 Aug 23 2009, 10:53 PM

I apologize. Love you.

Posted by: JRust Aug 23 2009, 11:01 PM

. That was unexpected. I'm still laughing man

Posted by: tat2dphreak Aug 24 2009, 07:48 AM

Amazing job on the car! looks great! what is the kit in post 36? replaces the coupler on the end of the shift rod...

Posted by: aircooledtechguy Aug 24 2009, 08:17 AM

I was wondering the same thing. . . It looks EXACTLY like the "U" joints on an EA-6B flap and slat drive system I used to work on.

Posted by: tat2dphreak Aug 24 2009, 09:24 AM

it looks like a great idea to me, but it may not work with a -4 is my worry. damn engine bar

Posted by: badm Aug 24 2009, 07:42 PM

The new shift coupling is called a Apex joint, it is not a kit. This is all the handy work of Bill Pfister at Eurotech Advanced Automotive in Framingham Ma. He machined the flange from Duralon and then used a steering rack bellows from a 944, with another Duralon bushing at the end so the shaft can rotate without twisting the bellows.

www.eurotechracecars.com

Posted by: tat2dphreak Aug 24 2009, 07:56 PM

can it work on a -4 bar too? and of course, price?

Posted by: badm Aug 24 2009, 08:03 PM

I do not think you could use it with a /4 due to space? Price I will tell you when I get my invoice.

Posted by: r_towle Aug 24 2009, 08:08 PM

Where abouts on the Cape are you located?
I would love to see that car in person....

Rich

Posted by: badm Aug 24 2009, 08:13 PM

I live in Barnstable, but at this time the car is at Eurotech in Framingham. Thanks Ben.

Posted by: r_towle Aug 24 2009, 08:18 PM

Funny, I live in Dunstable and everyone asks me if that is on the Cape....

When are you up to visit your car next time? It would be better if you are there to show it off..I dont want to tie up the shop for a tourist.

Rich

Posted by: badm Aug 24 2009, 08:31 PM

Soon! I will drop you a PM. Bills work is almost done this project has gone on almost 2 1/2 years, and once Bill is done it is off to the body shop one more time to re-set the windshield (shitty install) and re-paint some black trim. On the road in October ? (wife says no way!) Ben

Posted by: gothspeed Aug 25 2009, 09:44 AM

Fantastic job !!!!!!!!!!! I am working on a GT clone also ....... but the extent will be a lot more modest .....

....... that is the same wheel size I will be using ......... I have scored a complete set with the rare 1986 944 turbo offset .......


Feel free to post as many pics as possible ............ !!!

Posted by: carr914 Aug 25 2009, 12:21 PM

I'm not sure, but Ben may be going for the look of the Hahn GT

T.C.

Posted by: veltror Aug 25 2009, 03:11 PM

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Funny, I live in Dunstable and everyone asks me if that is on the Cape....

When are you up to visit your car next time? It would be better if you are there to show it off..I dont want to tie up the shop for a tourist.

Rich
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Wow somebody from Bedfordshire
http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?q=dunstable&oe=utf-8&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a&um=1&ie=UTF-8&split=0&gl=uk&ei=AUeUSsDdOdWrjAfeg_DhDQ&sa=X&oi=geocode_result&ct=title&resnum=1

Posted by: badm Aug 25 2009, 07:26 PM

One of the cars that made me fall in love with 914's was Rainer Hummel's 914/6GT, you can see photos of his car on PBase (914GT) the best I can say in my defense is copying is the sincerest form of flattery. Ben

Posted by: gothspeed Aug 27 2009, 04:40 PM

Does Mr badm's gt have any relationship to this 914 ?? .........


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Posted by: degreeoff Aug 27 2009, 10:02 PM

I hear you my friend. I was there too....of course mine wasnt near as detailed as yours and I am sure in a couple years I will be racing her....after the stone chips and such get the better of her. I LIKE to drive her! BTW Dr Evil and I just put that diff in last Monday....

Posted by: badm Sep 2 2009, 08:51 PM

The new cut off switch ,
M&K type R exhaust , B&B HEs and a little heat covering.

Posted by: lotus_65 Sep 3 2009, 04:58 AM

fricken' porn.

Posted by: badm Sep 8 2009, 08:16 PM

More pictures of the Exhaust, custom work on the B&B HEs to fit the M&K type R muffler with V-Band clamps and custom muffler hanger.

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Posted by: badm Sep 10 2009, 06:53 PM

holy $hit, it lives.


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Posted by: casey944 Sep 10 2009, 07:28 PM

wow... great lookign car!

Posted by: Gigamight Sep 10 2009, 08:03 PM

I'm not sure which is better, the top or the bottom. Have you considered just leaving it hanging from the ceiling so everyone can gaze at it from below?

It's..... just...... perfect

bringsateartomyeyei'llbeok

Posted by: Zaney Sep 11 2009, 11:40 AM

Where did you source your Muffler from?

Car looks AWESOME!

Posted by: badm Sep 11 2009, 11:54 AM

The exhaust is M&K type R, (mkexhaust.com) the B&B headers had to be re- worked to fit and a mounting bracket made, but it sounds and looks fantastic.


Ben.

Posted by: campbellcj Oct 13 2009, 11:39 PM

How do you like the muffler? I have one sitting here waiting for my car to get back from the shop. I'm curious how much different and/or louder the sound is and also if you've noticed any affect on the powerband versus other exhaust setups you might have tried?

I have been using a Dansk 2-in/2-out but its sound and look never really grew on me. And my days of open megaphones (at the track) are probably over, since I'm practically deaf in my left ear now.

Posted by: Geezer914 Oct 14 2009, 09:30 AM

What did you use to place the gas cap in the hood?

Posted by: charliew Oct 14 2009, 09:35 AM

Very nice. Too nice to drive really. I cannot imagine the time it would take to get it that clean again after 15k miles on the road.

Posted by: 6freak Oct 14 2009, 09:41 AM

I like the idea with the e-brake cable ..I run the same header/HE

Posted by: badm Oct 19 2009, 01:12 PM

I will be geting an order with all the parts to do the gas filler in the hood and I will post photos with part #'s when I can. Thanks Ben

Posted by: badm Oct 19 2009, 01:20 PM

The origanal muffler and motor are long gone, I love the sound of the M&K with open stacks but as for power, I have not had the car on the road. I am still working finishing it up. I will post some new photos soon. Ben

Posted by: carr914 Oct 19 2009, 02:26 PM

Ben, did you get the box I sent you?

T.C.

Posted by: badm Oct 19 2009, 02:32 PM

T.C.
I got the box last week! I still have not had the time to open it. I was doing some work this weekend and came across a box of spair Cibie bulbs and some of the anti vibration brackets what is your bulb # let me know I will do the same deal as the Kill switch mount. Ben

Posted by: badm Oct 19 2009, 07:31 PM

Some close ups of how it all will go together.

Posted by: badm Oct 19 2009, 07:43 PM

New photos

GT style door panels, WEVO aluminum door pulls, full rack of CIBIE lamps and new GTS classic Nurburgring seats for my Fat Ass.

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Posted by: badm Oct 19 2009, 07:52 PM

What's up next.

Posted by: tat2dphreak Oct 19 2009, 08:38 PM

WOW!, just wow! looks great man!

Posted by: carr914 Oct 19 2009, 09:03 PM

These I need, did you make them?

T.C.

Posted by: JazonJJordan Oct 19 2009, 10:18 PM

*stupendous - Definition from the Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary1 : causing astonishment or wonder : awesome, marvelous 2 : of amazing size or greatness : tremendous. synonyms see monstrous. — stu·pen·dous·ly adverb ...
www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stupendous - Cached - Similar 3 : your 914

Posted by: HeloMech Oct 20 2009, 09:41 AM

That's amazing. Now I'm not 100% sure, but I believe I hate you! lol

Posted by: campbellcj Oct 20 2009, 12:42 PM

Cool, thanks. I did not get a chance to install mine yet. I'm going to do Wevo trans mounts, the muffler, and fix my rear swaybar at the same time since that seems to make sense while that end of the patient is open, so to speak.

I'd be interested in the thru-hood fuel filler setup. I think I can source a cap locally but the filler neck is not something I've seen as a ready to install kit. I have the Patrick cell also.

Did you buy or make the front lid pins and the base plates in particular? That's another thing I need ASAP. As I recall the hood pins are pretty much standard-issue but the base plates are fabbed from stainless (1/16" or so) that is cut and bent a particular way?

Cheers,

Posted by: MDG Oct 20 2009, 01:09 PM

congrats on all of this. Brilliant!!

Posted by: montoya 73 2.0 Jul 28 2010, 04:39 PM

Had to dig this thread out of the cellar to find out if you had any more pics of the GT Headlight kit. I just bought one from MittelMotor through a fellow Teener and I'm about to install it but I need a few pics to compare too. Didn't come with instructions or parts list. Beautiful car!!!