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> I waited a long time to be able to do this, Hooked up my 914 trailer to my 914-8
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post Dec 8 2012, 06:30 PM
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I have waited a long time to be able to do this. I had wanted to make a 914 trailer for years. Then I was able to buy this one allready finished. It was towed behind a white flared v8 for years. I bought it & didn't have my flares installed yet. I got my flares installed finally. Then I needed to install the receiver in the trunk. I was sitting here today & read Gint's thread about driving his car today. A light bulb went on I needed to do that too.

As I was walking out to start my 914 I walked by my 914 trailer. I realized I actually had everything to hook it up. With the minor exception of wiring the lights. I hooked it up & took it for a short couple mile drive. Just to see if it towed okay. That & take pictures of it all together (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif)


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Krieger
post Dec 8 2012, 06:35 PM
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Very nice! What are you going to put inside? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif)
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post Dec 8 2012, 06:56 PM
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QUOTE(Krieger @ Dec 8 2012, 04:35 PM) *

Very nice! What are you going to put inside? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif)


Cases of Matchbox 914s, of course!
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post Dec 8 2012, 07:02 PM
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Towed by a Creamsicle on crack! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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post Dec 8 2012, 07:05 PM
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I think it's really sweet that you have provided a place for the family to ride along. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif)
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post Dec 8 2012, 07:14 PM
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Ummm....Sorry...but those rims on the trailer aren't Fuchs and just won't do.

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post Dec 8 2012, 07:20 PM
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Nice Jamie! Fuchs WOULD look nice on the trailer. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) And then a color match paint job, and then ------, well, you know the rest.
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post Dec 8 2012, 08:50 PM
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(IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) Nice Jamie .
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post Dec 8 2012, 10:09 PM
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QUOTE(914Eric @ Dec 8 2012, 05:14 PM) *

Ummm....Sorry...but those rims on the trailer aren't Fuchs and just won't do.

Yeah don't worry. The set of 7x16's Fuchs on the black 914 behind it are for the trailer. Well maybe anyway. I have a set of 16x6 that are powdercoated black that think I may use. Add some silver to give it the RSR look.

Besides the fuchs I plan to make a canopy from the targa bar back. I need to open up the floor some more also. I've considered going away from trailing arms & putting a drop axle on it too with springs instead (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif) . Kind of up in the air on that last one.

Of course I will be painting it to match. I am still debating what color to paint. Original for my car is adriatic blue. I really like Phoenix Red & orange in general. There is a really kick ass Metalic Burnt orange (not sure that was what it was called but best desription I could come up with) I saw on a 350z I liked alot. Whatever color it is will be Satin Black on the bumpers & rockers
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post Dec 8 2012, 10:53 PM
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Now you have a place to carry spare CV's and axles. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif)
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post Dec 8 2012, 11:23 PM
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Awesome Jamie! I need a narrow body one!!!
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post Dec 9 2012, 02:26 AM
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My buddy has a 350 Z in that metallic burnt orange. Good color. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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post Dec 9 2012, 02:43 AM
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Hey not to pull this tread to far out but are those the 17" fuchs from clip1?

I have a crap ton of fuchs in 16 and 15 but now im eyeing the 17s. I was thinking the vanagon and the 914 should match.

shearch trailer flip on youtube. rember just cuz the puller can doesnt mean the pullee will.

Looks good.
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post Dec 9 2012, 08:37 AM
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QUOTE(JRust @ Dec 8 2012, 08:09 PM) *

Yeah don't worry. The set of 7x16's Fuchs on the black 914 behind it are for the trailer.

Of course I will be painting it to match. I am still debating what color to paint. Original for my car is adriatic blue. I really like Phoenix Red & orange in general.



I re-read my post and have to point out that I was kidding...In case you didn't know. That thing looks ridiculous (In a good way).

Once the Fuchs are on and it's painted Phoenix Red to match the car....BAM! Phoenix red is the best color.

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post Dec 9 2012, 08:41 AM
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Very nice ! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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post Dec 9 2012, 05:36 PM
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QUOTE(a914622 @ Dec 9 2012, 12:43 AM) *

Hey not to pull this tread to far out but are those the 17" fuchs from clip1?

I have a crap ton of fuchs in 16 and 15 but now im eyeing the 17s. I was thinking the vanagon and the 914 should match.
Looks good.

The Fuchs on my car are the 17" Rota replica's. I love them
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post Dec 9 2012, 06:34 PM
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Looks good Jamie
Keep in mind the guy that built that trailer had the bolt pattern sized for Chevy bolt pattern (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) I think he wanted a cheaper alternative. You might want to change the hubs, simple fix (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sawzall-smiley.gif)
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post Dec 9 2012, 06:49 PM
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Looks good Jamie
Keep in mind the guy that built that trailer had the bolt pattern sized for Chevy bolt pattern (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) I think he wanted a cheaper alternative. You might want to change the hubs, simple fix (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sawzall-smiley.gif)

Yeah I know. I'll get the 5x130 on there one way or another. Maybe just the hub or just putting an axle on it with the right bolt pattern. One of the things that is up in the air (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)
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post Dec 10 2012, 11:21 AM
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I once made a bike trailer out of a beetle front axle laid flat by repositioning the arms and it of course used the bug wheels but I reversed them for more track width in the 60's.
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post Dec 10 2012, 02:47 PM
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Cool! But if you'd used the front end of a 914 you'd have more storage space and an extra gas tank for those long trips! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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