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gollygwagen |
Aug 17 2012, 08:24 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 88 Joined: 13-August 12 From: Highlands Ranch, CO Member No.: 14,799 Region Association: None |
Hello 914World. I just purchased a 914 this week and am looking forward to building and restoring it. I'm a family man and have built a couple other cars over the years including my daily drive widebody Audi S4 on a very modest budget. I want to do something classic that has good performance with this car and found my template. I hate the idea of not doing something unique with my car, but I love everything about this car and don't see any reason so screw it up by choosing a different color or wheels or something. I was hoping that the collective knowledge of the forum could help me fill in some of the blanks.
(IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/lh5.googleusercontent.com-14799-1345213479.1.jpg) What size are the Fuch wheels? What is the largest tire that fits under the GT bodywork? I want to go steel fenders, it looks like Pelican and Auto Atlanta are two places to go, any preference? (AA is cheaper) What color is that? Everything else (like 5-lug conversions, where to find the vinyl for the sail panels, etc) I'm sure I can find through searching. I know how to do that. I'm in the Denver area and it looks like there are some great members out here so I'll have to try and watch for local GTG's to meet people. I hope to be a great contributor someday, and will document the build. |
JawjaPorsche |
Aug 17 2012, 08:35 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,463 Joined: 23-July 11 From: Clayton, Georgia Member No.: 13,351 Region Association: South East States |
Awesome looking Teener! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png)
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mepstein |
Aug 17 2012, 08:42 AM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,305 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Look through the many build threads on this site to answer all your questions.
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Jeffs9146 |
Aug 17 2012, 09:03 AM
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Ski Bum Group: Members Posts: 4,062 Joined: 10-January 03 From: Discovery Bay, Ca Member No.: 128 |
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boogie_man |
Aug 17 2012, 09:05 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 308 Joined: 22-April 11 From: So Cal Member No.: 12,969 Region Association: Southern California |
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aharder |
Aug 17 2012, 09:12 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,404 Joined: 6-September 11 From: Dallas Texas Member No.: 13,524 Region Association: Southwest Region |
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jsayre914 |
Aug 17 2012, 09:13 AM
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Speed Up !!! Group: Members Posts: 3,188 Joined: 10-February 08 From: Timonium MD 21093 Member No.: 8,696 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
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So is that your car? and you want to remove the flares to put flares? and then you want info on 5 lug wheels, witch it seems you already have. and the sail panels look perfect in that picture. Im confused, (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) That car looks perfect. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/first.gif) Is this the look you are going for? |
matthepcat |
Aug 17 2012, 09:19 AM
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Meat Popsicle Group: Members Posts: 1,462 Joined: 13-December 09 From: Saratoga CA Member No.: 11,125 Region Association: Northern California |
I would first look to member vendors : http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showforum=4
And the classifieds to find parts. Avoid AA ,and support the little guys out there. Pelican is good for some items. |
pt_700 |
Aug 17 2012, 10:08 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,093 Joined: 4-March 10 From: san jose, ca Member No.: 11,430 Region Association: Northern California |
i believe that green car is what he's aiming for. isn't that at the top of eric's awesome thread on brakes / suspension / wheels?
my favorite color (irish green) by the way. just like mine but, mine has extra paint chips! |
Als914 |
Aug 17 2012, 10:34 AM
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Lighting my way Group: Members Posts: 330 Joined: 1-January 06 From: Hemet,Ca. Member No.: 5,346 Region Association: Southern California |
Great looking 914. Welcome (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png) . You will come to realize shortly that we have a great group of poeple and thet bring a great deal of knowledge and talent to the 914 community.
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Jaymann |
Aug 17 2012, 10:36 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 140 Joined: 18-August 09 From: Drexel hill pa Member No.: 10,692 Region Association: None |
Hey: does this car run and drive???? If it does,do not touch anything!!! Drive the hell out of it,until you really, need to do something.Preferable during the winter, is when to get work done.Once it goes up on jackstands,there is no telling ,how long it will be, till its back on the road.Jason from PA
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ruby914 |
Aug 17 2012, 10:37 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 720 Joined: 26-April 09 From: Hawthorne, Ca Member No.: 10,305 Region Association: None |
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So, I take it the green car is your template. Looks like a car of the month porn star. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/first.gif) So what did you bring home? Show us your rust. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/thisthreadisworthlesswithoutpics.gif) |
Cupomeat |
Aug 17 2012, 10:41 AM
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missing my NY 914 in VA Group: Members Posts: 1,336 Joined: 26-November 07 From: Oakton VA Member No.: 8,376 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Yes, I think the picture is the car he is aspiring to have;
Plus he says he has a modest budget and that house behind the car is not attainable on a MODEST budget... (unless you are a politician explaining your income level as "Modest") SO, to see if I can answer some of his questions; 1. Go with Steel flares and you have two sources already, but look for things like Group Buy events on this forum or even post a WTB as there may be a bunch of people who got them in the group buy who aren't going to install them. 2. The fuchs in the picture are PROBABLY 7x16 and 9x16 but can't be sure. 3. What are the largest Tires that can fit under flares? Well that all depends on a few things but a 225 front and 245 fit on most flared cars with minimal rubbing. 4. What color is that? hmm it looks darker than zambezi green, but pictures can be deceiving. SO, hope that helps! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png) and post pix of your current car. BTW, Love the S4 |
Cupomeat |
Aug 17 2012, 10:48 AM
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missing my NY 914 in VA Group: Members Posts: 1,336 Joined: 26-November 07 From: Oakton VA Member No.: 8,376 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Yes, I think the picture is the car he is aspiring to have; Plus he says he has a modest budget and that house behind the car is not attainable on a MODEST budget... (unless you are a politician explaining your income level as "Modest") SO, to see if I can answer some of his questions; 1. Go with Steel flares and you have two sources already, but look for things like Group Buy events on this forum or even post a WTB as there may be a bunch of people who got them in the group buy who aren't going to install them. 2. The fuchs in the picture are PROBABLY 7x16 and 9x16 but can't be sure. 3. What are the largest Tires that can fit under flares? Well that all depends on a few things but a 225 front and 245 fit on most flared cars with minimal rubbing. 4. What color is that? hmm it looks darker than zambezi green, but pictures can be deceiving. SO, hope that helps! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png) and post pix of your current car. BTW, Love the S4 After a tiny bit of looking I found this; http://www.p914.com/p914_paint_L60E_71.htm Which suggests that the car in question is L60E, Irish Green...Or at least one other thinks so. |
gollygwagen |
Aug 17 2012, 11:04 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 88 Joined: 13-August 12 From: Highlands Ranch, CO Member No.: 14,799 Region Association: None |
Thanks for all the replies, I'm at the DMV right now getting tags. The tire size was really helpful, now I can work on wheels. Does anyone know what offset I would want on a 7" wheel? I like to have my target setup when I do things like fenders, make sure I set them up to fit!
I'll take some pictures tonight and share my rust with everyone. Must lives company right? ;-) I'll post up on the flares in classifieds, I saw there was a GB not long ago, bummed I missed it! |
gollygwagen |
Aug 17 2012, 12:59 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 88 Joined: 13-August 12 From: Highlands Ranch, CO Member No.: 14,799 Region Association: None |
Here are a couple pictures my friend took with his phone when I was driving it home. He was really excited about purchasing a "non-running" car and then fixing it in the guys garage and driving it home. It doesn't look nearly as good in real life, the paint is hammered, splotchy and badly redone.
(IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/lh6.googleusercontent.com-14799-1345229994.1.jpg) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/lh4.googleusercontent.com-14799-1345229996.2.jpg) One of the main rust areas it the rockers and a little bit of the framework behind there. I plan to do an engine swap at some point and it struck me that if I replaced those sections with box steel (2x4?) it would not only add strength and a place to tie in a cage down the road, but left open on the ends I could route water/oil lines though there if I needed. Has anyone done this before? Any pros or cons? |
3d914 |
Aug 17 2012, 02:05 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,275 Joined: 24-September 03 From: Benson, AZ Member No.: 1,191 Region Association: Southwest Region |
gollyg,
Welcome to the madness! Your's looks like a good place to start. You may be surprised when you start getting things apart. If you dig into most build threads here - there are planty of examples of correcting "rust-prone" areas. Good choice on your target car - its one of my dream 914's except I would go with a tan interior. ENjoy! |
rick 918-S |
Aug 17 2012, 07:34 PM
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Hey nice rack! -Celette Group: Members Posts: 20,471 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Now in Superior WI Member No.: 43 Region Association: Northstar Region |
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ellisor3 |
Aug 17 2012, 08:37 PM
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HPWhore Group: Members Posts: 811 Joined: 23-October 08 From: Fleming Island, Florida Member No.: 9,683 Region Association: South East States |
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Welcome to the beginning of the end of your wallet, wife and sanity. There is tons of knowledge here and many build threads, I did much of the same things you are considering, my build thread iis in my signature. Best of luck. |
markb |
Aug 17 2012, 09:38 PM
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914less :( Group: Members Posts: 5,449 Joined: 22-January 03 From: Nipomo, CA Member No.: 180 Region Association: Central California |
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It's an addiction, there is no cure. Enjoy the insanity!! I agree that if it's a runner, drive it like ya stole it, and make a plan of attack. Fuel lines & brake lines first, tho! |
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