Patrick Motorsports display at Rennsport, Two nice restorations... |
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Patrick Motorsports display at Rennsport, Two nice restorations... |
jim_hoyland |
Oct 1 2015, 11:03 AM
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Get that VIN ? Group: Members Posts: 9,315 Joined: 1-May 03 From: Sunset Beach, CA Member No.: 643 Region Association: Southern California |
The yellow car is 9140432294, already in the data base.
Silver car is a conversion 4722915201, adding to db VIN corrected... Attached image(s) |
jim_hoyland |
Oct 1 2015, 11:07 AM
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Get that VIN ? Group: Members Posts: 9,315 Joined: 1-May 03 From: Sunset Beach, CA Member No.: 643 Region Association: Southern California |
Silver conversion:
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Scott S |
Oct 1 2015, 12:42 PM
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Small Member Group: Members Posts: 1,697 Joined: 30-April 03 From: Colorado Member No.: 633 |
I know the molds are getting bad/tired, but why, when using the 916 bumper, does no one seem to take the time to fit them correctly anymore? They are supposed to be the same distance from the front edge of the hood/eyebrows all the way across.
On a shade tree resto, I kinda get it - it requires lots of cutting and rework. But from a pro shop? it causes the whole bumper/intake/spoiler to rotate up - looks awful. Drives me nuts (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif) Attached image(s) |
Scott S |
Oct 1 2015, 12:44 PM
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Small Member Group: Members Posts: 1,697 Joined: 30-April 03 From: Colorado Member No.: 633 |
like this....
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Dominic |
Oct 1 2015, 12:50 PM
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Dominic Group: Members Posts: 992 Joined: 14-January 03 From: Vacaville, CA Member No.: 149 Region Association: Northern California |
And that Silver 916 cost over $200K to build, it's a sweet ride if you can afford it! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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Scott S |
Oct 1 2015, 12:57 PM
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Small Member Group: Members Posts: 1,697 Joined: 30-April 03 From: Colorado Member No.: 633 |
Mine only cost 20 - but at least the bumpers were put on right! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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JmuRiz |
Oct 1 2015, 01:07 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,433 Joined: 30-December 02 From: NoVA Member No.: 50 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Silver car has a GREAT looking roll cage. I love when they are tight to the A-Pillar and go into the dash.
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MoveQik |
Oct 1 2015, 01:56 PM
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What size wheels can I fit? Group: Members Posts: 4,645 Joined: 5-April 05 From: Scottsdale, AZ Member No.: 3,881 Region Association: Southwest Region |
I know the molds are getting bad/tired, but why, when using the 916 bumper, does no one seem to take the time to fit them correctly anymore? They are supposed to be the same distance from the front edge of the hood/eyebrows all the way across. On a shade tree resto, I kinda get it - it requires lots of cutting and rework. But from a pro shop? it causes the whole bumper/intake/spoiler to rotate up - looks awful. Drives me nuts (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif) I dunno....looking at the time that went into custom fabricating everything on that car, I can't imagine the bumper fit was the result of them not wanting to take the time. Maybe that's the way they wanted it? Other cars on his site show the same fitment so he obviously likes the look. |
bandjoey |
Oct 1 2015, 02:01 PM
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bandjoey Group: Members Posts: 4,926 Joined: 26-September 07 From: Bedford Tx Member No.: 8,156 Region Association: Southwest Region |
Op tickle illusion due to camera distortion. Probably a Samsung phone (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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rjames |
Oct 1 2015, 02:03 PM
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I'm made of metal Group: Members Posts: 3,949 Joined: 24-July 05 From: Shoreline, WA Member No.: 4,467 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
I normally despise red interiors, but I love it on that silver one. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif)
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JeffBowlsby |
Oct 1 2015, 02:10 PM
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914 Wiring Harnesses Group: Members Posts: 8,527 Joined: 7-January 03 From: San Ramon CA Member No.: 104 Region Association: None |
I normally despise red interiors, but I love it on that silver one. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif) The red interior is ghetto to my eye...not in a good way...worst thing about the car. Otherwise (IMG:style_emoticons/default/drooley.gif) |
Cairo94507 |
Oct 1 2015, 03:03 PM
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Michael Group: Members Posts: 9,815 Joined: 1-November 08 From: Auburn, CA Member No.: 9,712 Region Association: Northern California |
I have never liked the 916 bumpers but at least when fitted correctly they look less objectionable. I agree that most are ill-fitted and hurt the looks of the car.
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TravisNeff |
Oct 1 2015, 03:07 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,082 Joined: 20-March 03 From: Mesa, AZ Member No.: 447 Region Association: Southwest Region |
The steel roof on it is mucho nice, has AC too!
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Johny Blackstain |
Oct 1 2015, 03:47 PM
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Walnut Elite Stratocaster player Group: Members Posts: 3,434 Joined: 5-December 06 From: The Shenandoah River Member No.: 7,318 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
The molds are getting tired & they all seem to be narrow in the middle nowadays. I have the same issue on mine & I've been thinking a cool way to fix this would be to mount the standard 914 rubber bumper top onto the top of the 916 fiberglass bumper. It would be a unique look & could be done to the rear 916 bumper as well, to match the front bumper. I think it would give the 916 bumpers less of a prototype look & more of a finished look.
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EdwardBlume |
Oct 1 2015, 04:33 PM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 12,338 Joined: 2-January 03 From: SLO Member No.: 81 Region Association: Central California |
Wow. I walked right past the steel roof... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif)
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TravisNeff |
Oct 1 2015, 04:42 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,082 Joined: 20-March 03 From: Mesa, AZ Member No.: 447 Region Association: Southwest Region |
I got to see it as it was being built, pretty neat!
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Larmo63 |
Oct 1 2015, 04:52 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,264 Joined: 3-March 14 From: San Clemente, Ca Member No.: 17,068 Region Association: Southern California |
All of the newer 916 "style" bumpers are like that. I never liked them to begin with.
The red interior isn't my cup of tea either. I'm sure the yellow car's serial doesn't start with a 7. But, what do I know? |
jim_hoyland |
Oct 1 2015, 05:00 PM
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Get that VIN ? Group: Members Posts: 9,315 Joined: 1-May 03 From: Sunset Beach, CA Member No.: 643 Region Association: Southern California |
I'm sure the yellow car's serial # doesn't start with a 7. Thanks....corrected, good eye (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) |
MoveQik |
Oct 1 2015, 11:41 PM
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What size wheels can I fit? Group: Members Posts: 4,645 Joined: 5-April 05 From: Scottsdale, AZ Member No.: 3,881 Region Association: Southwest Region |
I would say that this car is an absolute amazing example of a 914.....even if it isn't the way you would build it.
Rotisserie restoration. Flared 6 with AC. Flawless paint. Real leather interior. Top shelf components from front to rear but yet it still gets picked apart. You can't win with a 914 even in a 914 crowd no matter how nice you make it, there is no appreciation for the effort.... Of course I would do a thing or two different if I had the budget and skills but to pick on this car....really? |
TravisNeff |
Oct 1 2015, 11:46 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,082 Joined: 20-March 03 From: Mesa, AZ Member No.: 447 Region Association: Southwest Region |
Wills says he will do the 914 build off!!
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