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> Just another Factory 6 being fixed up
Luke M
post Oct 23 2015, 12:26 PM
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Well it's gotten to be that time finally. I've been collecting parts to do the repair on my 914-6 and now the work starts. The main issue is the hell hole/inner engine long, inner pass long, pass inner rocker panels are rusted out. The last part I was trying to source seams to be NLA. I sourced most of the parts from the good guys at Restoration Design. I received my order today for the last batch of things. Based on a few threads that I've looked over the outer shell to the inner engine long is currently not being made by RD. A few guys have made their own which looks like a real pain in the rear to do. I laid out all the new metal to see how things lined up. By the looks of things it will need some fine tuning to mate things properly. Before I start cutting into the chassis I'll build a few braces to keep things true.

Time for the pics...


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post Oct 23 2015, 02:14 PM
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post Oct 23 2015, 02:20 PM
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Is that the car that Kirk sold?
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post Oct 23 2015, 02:36 PM
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Good luck...I hope mine isn't as bad once I start digging into it!
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post Oct 23 2015, 03:05 PM
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Excellent. It looks like you have matters well in hand. Keep the pictures coming. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/popcorn[1].gif)
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post Oct 23 2015, 03:20 PM
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Is that the car that Kirk sold?


Nope.. I've owned this car going on 6 years now.
Purchased it from a local guy that didn't want to deal with fixing it. It was parked in a garage after the engine locked up and sat there from 1983 to 2009.
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post Oct 23 2015, 03:31 PM
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Big project for sure, but the fact that it is on a rotiserrie, should make it manageable. Measure twice, cut once. Enjoy.
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post Oct 23 2015, 03:41 PM
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post Oct 23 2015, 03:53 PM
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Worth saving for sure.

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post Oct 23 2015, 05:10 PM
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post Feb 20 2018, 11:12 AM
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Well after nearly three years of searching for a NOS right long I was able to source and buy one. Probably the last one in the US that's for sale ( watch now two will pop up for sale ). I should have it in my hands by late Weds and will post pics once it's here. So with that said, I have a few questions on how to tackle this job.

I know Kent replaced the drivers side of Jim's 6 seen here :
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I see Kent has made a jig to align things which I also made.
If you see this Kent how did you attach the rear most section to the rear trunk/shock tower area? Did you weld from the inside as well as the outer portions?

I plan to brace the living heck out of the chassis prior to cutting into it.
Any area worth more bracing then others? I plan on checking the door gaps and all of the specs prior to/while welding in place.

Stay tuned...
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post Feb 20 2018, 11:32 AM
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Yeah Man! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif) A lot of work, but also very satisfying. Looks like you've already got a handle on it, but brace the doors very well with an adjustable brace so you can adjust your gaps prior to and during welding. Once a long comes off, you'll be amazed how rubbery the car becomes, and also how easy it is to dial in the gaps precisely. I'm looking forward to watching this.
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post Feb 20 2018, 02:37 PM
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Hey Luke
Excellent !
Now's the time. Take it one day at a time. It'll get done.
Be careful.
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post Feb 20 2018, 05:30 PM
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Why did you decide not to use everything you pieced together above? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) Looks like you had it well underway.
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post Feb 20 2018, 07:16 PM
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Why did you decide not to use everything you pieced together above? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) Looks like you had it well underway.



I wanted an NOS part for the repair to begin with. It's just hard to come by the pass side now a days. I found one and will be using it to make the repair. I will sell the other parts that I will not be using.
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post Feb 20 2018, 07:17 PM
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Hey Luke
Excellent !
Now's the time. Take it one day at a time. It'll get done.
Be careful.
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Hi Rory,

Yes, I'll be taking my time and making sure it gets done correctly .
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post Feb 21 2018, 12:29 PM
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Look what showed up today... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif)

I'll be removing the 4 cyl mount as this is going into a factory 6.
I'll be posting it for sale once I remove it.
The pics of this rare NOS item.


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post Feb 21 2018, 12:37 PM
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post Feb 21 2018, 12:38 PM
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post Feb 21 2018, 04:34 PM
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Wow, did that come all welded together like that as one complete inner long, including the battery pylon?
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