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fordb132
post Nov 13 2016, 02:20 PM
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Hi everybody from Norway.I'm starting a new project here as I found the remains of a 914 for 300 usd.It was cut into three parts to make it easier to bring it to the scrap yard.I lost my job,so I have plenty of time and less money.
This car has nearly nothing left of the outside body panels,so I feel free to make some fun out of it.There is very much structural rust to fix first and thanks to Brians Machine Service I have a 911 roof I want to weld on top of the 914 chassis.
This is a long term project I want to shear with you.I have a plan....
Lets put on some good music in the workshop and start up the welding machine.
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post Nov 13 2016, 02:25 PM
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This will be a fun build to watch. Let us all know if we can help.

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post Nov 13 2016, 03:44 PM
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Yes definitely an uphill battle. Start with securing the substructure. The longs and pan would be the best place to start,
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post Nov 13 2016, 04:27 PM
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post Nov 13 2016, 04:39 PM
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post Nov 13 2016, 06:01 PM
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post Nov 13 2016, 06:05 PM
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post Nov 13 2016, 08:07 PM
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My starting point suddenly looks a lot less daunting!

Hats off to you for your ambition, and best of luck!
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post Nov 13 2016, 08:28 PM
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Damn I hate to see any car go to waste. This would be the ultimate resurrection. Rock on.

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post Nov 13 2016, 08:49 PM
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post Nov 14 2016, 01:09 AM
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Yikes, well at least you wont have to worry about make it worse that it was before... Good luck from Sweden.
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post Nov 14 2016, 01:37 AM
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Good thing you have long cold winters.......
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post Nov 14 2016, 03:10 AM
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ok...so if I sum it up : we have a 914 in three pieces, a chopped 911 roof, a welding machine and plenty of time and the mindset that you want to use those ingredients......wow.
Keep us updated since this is a major project and there is something to enjoy for all of us since every aspect of the 914 will be in scope.
I wish you good luck with this project. Greetings from Holland
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post Nov 14 2016, 05:26 AM
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THANKS for the positive response.I restored a -70 914 last year
and I like that car a lot.When this wreck came up,I got an idea of using the chassis for another design.The first pic in this thread is actually a few months old.
Didn't dear to start a thread before I knew it was fixable...
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post Nov 14 2016, 08:04 AM
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This will surely be interesting. What's your plan? Tube frame? Fiberglass body?

Your driver looks great, got a few more pics?
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post Nov 14 2016, 03:04 PM
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I found a few more pics of my 914 for you.Thinking of making a new body of aluminum on my new project and give it some 904 styling.Dont know if thats done before??
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post Nov 14 2016, 03:06 PM
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I fully support you turning this car, or the pieces of it, into a 904, or just about anything you want!

I do not, however, support cutting up race cars with pedigree to turn them into 904s, or otherwise. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif) (you'll hear more about that story I'm sure, but in the meantime, welcome! The gold car looks really cool too!)
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post Nov 15 2016, 12:09 PM
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Thanks for the welcome and a pic of the wreck with the new roof and on wheels,looking good.My hope is that it will become a race car......
Do anyone know if there is any 904's in metal?
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post Nov 15 2016, 12:23 PM
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Wow - that 911 roof looks nice! Let's see some more pics from other angles, please!
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