914 cab-forward flatbed - Looks like we'll give it a try!, (But just because you could, doesn't mean you should) |
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914 cab-forward flatbed - Looks like we'll give it a try!, (But just because you could, doesn't mean you should) |
tygaboy |
Aug 19 2023, 06:30 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,308 Joined: 6-October 15 From: Petaluma, CA Member No.: 19,241 Region Association: Northern California |
Martin and I had some ideas for another project so I ended up finding two 914s that were too far gone and were never (I know, never say never) going to be restored.
Among other things, Martin wants a "utility vehicle" and starts talking about a 914 flatbed. I send him the Photoshop pic, saying, "You mean like this?" He gets all excited and says "I'm coming over to measure those chassis..." Out come the tapes, straight edges, a couple crappy seats and some wood blocks. Much head scratching later, we both look at each other and say "I think we could make this work." Maritn says, "Let me draw up some ideas..." and heads home. I wonder what he'll come up with this time... Attached image(s) |
r_towle |
Aug 19 2023, 06:34 PM
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Custom Member Group: Members Posts: 24,588 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Taxachusetts Member No.: 124 Region Association: North East States |
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tygaboy |
Aug 19 2023, 06:40 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,308 Joined: 6-October 15 From: Petaluma, CA Member No.: 19,241 Region Association: Northern California |
Many iterations and lots of hours chatting, measuring, and "really, you think?" later and... Let me just cut to the current "let's target that" concept drawing.
This isn't a 914 windshield so we know that'll change. Plus, the scale of the greenhouse isn't exactly right. BUT: It's close enough that we're going to give it a try. It'll be fully documented on my At the Red Barn YouTube channel and this time, Martin will be featured/participating a whole lot more. No time frame target, not sure of the drive train but we're thinking either 914 or EV conversion, given all the room for batteries under the bed. As always, "we'll see..." And it may turn out to be so horrid in real life that we simply kill it. Regardless, you'll be the first to know. Wish us luck, we're goin' in! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sawzall-smiley.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sawzall-smiley.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smash.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smash.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welder.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welder.gif) Attached thumbnail(s) |
johnhora |
Aug 19 2023, 07:02 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 867 Joined: 7-January 03 From: Derby City KY Member No.: 107 Region Association: None |
Good Luck on this one guys...that's crazy cool (IMG:style_emoticons/default/popcorn[1].gif)
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rick 918-S |
Aug 19 2023, 07:04 PM
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Hey nice rack! -Celette Group: Members Posts: 20,489 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Now in Superior WI Member No.: 43 Region Association: Northstar Region |
Many iterations and lots of hours chatting, measuring, and "really, you think?" later and... Let me just cut to the current "let's target that" concept drawing. This isn't a 914 windshield so we know that'll change. Plus, the scale of the greenhouse isn't exactly right. BUT: It's close enough that we're going to give it a try. It'll be fully documented on my At the Red Barn YouTube channel and this time, Martin will be featured/participating a whole lot more. No time frame target, not sure of the drive train but we're thinking either 914 or EV conversion, given all the room for batteries under the bed. As always, "we'll see..." And it may turn out to be so horrid in real life that we simply kill it. Regardless, you'll be the first to know. Wish us luck, we're goin' in! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sawzall-smiley.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sawzall-smiley.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smash.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smash.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welder.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welder.gif) I started on that same path years ago but too many other projects and a real job got in the want. Maybe I can dig up the thread. I think you should do it. |
bkrantz |
Aug 19 2023, 07:11 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 7,802 Joined: 3-August 19 From: SW Colorado Member No.: 23,343 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
I could not resist. People used to critique the 914 design as having two fronts (or two rears). I see this as more cartoon long hood 914.
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ClayPerrine |
Aug 19 2023, 07:13 PM
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Life's been good to me so far..... Group: Admin Posts: 15,514 Joined: 11-September 03 From: Hurst, TX. Member No.: 1,143 Region Association: NineFourteenerVille |
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rick 918-S |
Aug 19 2023, 07:40 PM
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Hey nice rack! -Celette Group: Members Posts: 20,489 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Now in Superior WI Member No.: 43 Region Association: Northstar Region |
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rick 918-S |
Aug 19 2023, 07:42 PM
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Hey nice rack! -Celette Group: Members Posts: 20,489 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Now in Superior WI Member No.: 43 Region Association: Northstar Region |
http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=355608
Crap found the thread and tried to copy and paste from my phone. Didn't work. |
wonkipop |
Aug 19 2023, 07:51 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,402 Joined: 6-May 20 From: north antarctica Member No.: 24,231 Region Association: NineFourteenerVille |
do it.
will be so good. vw/dodge nine one deora. + added thrill of driving a car with leg protection safety inspired by 917. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer.gif) |
VegasRacer |
Aug 19 2023, 08:07 PM
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ELVIRA Group: Benefactors Posts: 8,524 Joined: 27-March 03 From: Between Scylla and Charybdis Member No.: 481 Region Association: None |
It's a clever idea but I would rather see the limo get completed.
Just sayin'. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) |
JeffBowlsby |
Aug 19 2023, 08:55 PM
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914 Wiring Harnesses Group: Members Posts: 8,533 Joined: 7-January 03 From: San Ramon CA Member No.: 104 Region Association: None |
Not seeing how a human can fit in that cab proportionately with the pedal and steering gear, but assuming you’ve figured that out, how to get in and out of that cab?
Maybe the whole greenhouse swings/hinges up and away like the Sterling kit cars? |
tygaboy |
Aug 19 2023, 09:38 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,308 Joined: 6-October 15 From: Petaluma, CA Member No.: 19,241 Region Association: Northern California |
Not seeing how a human can fit in that cab proportionately with the pedal and steering gear, but assuming you’ve figured that out, how to get in and out of that cab? Maybe the whole greenhouse swings/hinges up and away like the Sterling kit cars? @JeffBowlsby Jeff - Yep, entry/exit is one of my concerns - and we don't want to get ahead of ourselves - but it SEEMS like we can make it work if we do gull-wing doors. The seats have to be pretty close together as driver/passenger legs have to be in-board of the inner fender well, but again, it seems doable. And we did consider a swinging front, like an Isetta, but that was pretty quickly discarded. |
tygaboy |
Aug 19 2023, 09:41 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,308 Joined: 6-October 15 From: Petaluma, CA Member No.: 19,241 Region Association: Northern California |
It's a clever idea but I would rather see the limo get completed. Just sayin'. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) @VegasRacer - Me, too. I tossed my hat in the ring when it went to Mr. Foley so I guess he "wins"! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) |
East coaster |
Aug 20 2023, 05:10 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,691 Joined: 28-March 03 From: Millville, NJ Member No.: 487 Region Association: None |
I like it……I’ll be watching!
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Cairo94507 |
Aug 20 2023, 07:18 AM
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Michael Group: Members Posts: 9,822 Joined: 1-November 08 From: Auburn, CA Member No.: 9,712 Region Association: Northern California |
If anyone can make this happen it will be Chris. Looking forward to seeing it come to life and seeing Martin in the process. I wonder if a nice flat six would fit in there???? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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Shivers |
Aug 20 2023, 07:46 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 2,423 Joined: 19-October 20 From: La Quinta, CA Member No.: 24,781 Region Association: Southern California |
Cool. I went outside in hurricane Hillary to look at the car. I know this may be sacrilegious but the corvair truck had the engine in back and the “tailgate” on the side. That would give you a nice usable bed. Just a thought
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Bullethead |
Aug 20 2023, 08:52 AM
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Oil Cooled heart Group: Members Posts: 897 Joined: 24-June 10 From: South Florida Member No.: 11,875 Region Association: South East States |
Neat photochop... consider cab over wheels like a VW bus, egress would be simplified. Proportions will be more like the Deora, not a bad thing.
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fiacra |
Aug 20 2023, 09:49 AM
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Person.Woman.Man.Camera.TV Group: Members Posts: 344 Joined: 1-March 19 From: East Bay Region - California Member No.: 22,920 Region Association: Northern California |
It must be harvest time in Petaluma. I can't think of how else you could have come up with this idea. I recommend you stop sampling the product (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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Van B |
Aug 20 2023, 09:58 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,612 Joined: 20-October 21 From: Maryland Member No.: 26,011 Region Association: None |
Watching this build will be like watching a cow give brith… disgusting but deeply fascinating lol…
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