'71 GT Interior coming together Options

[morehills]

With help from many of you and the expert fabrication of Chris Foley from Tangerine Racing, the conversion of my 1971-6 GT clone interior is well underway. Next up is the wiring cut over, which won't be easy but I'll post later on that rat nest of issues.

Chris built the roll bar, and harness mounts, fabricated the fuel gauge mount and battery cut off mount and welded in the column (thanks to Mark Epstien for bracket and Tom Bulter for help)

[morehills]

Also, Greg Crotvik (?) for fabricating the unique column mount to install the 911 column in an early car.

[morehills]

I've nearly got the dash together and it's ready for install.

After fitting the 911 ignition and lock (it works), I pulled the dash to get better access to the wiring. It's nearly impossible to get the light switch down without removing the dash.

When all the dash wiring was free I nearly cried. What have I got myself into? Good to pause, drink a beer or two and consider what comes next. I do have a plan thanks to the excellent wiring assistance from Ken Salvail and Tom Butler:

http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=369800

I'm not sure if I have the sequence right, but I decided to finish the dash refresh first and then reinstall the dash so I could move through each switch and have a finished dash before lighting the fuse, so to speak. Hopefully no sparks. Onward!

[Tom1394racing]

Looks good John!

On my build, I installed the metal dash without the top to make it easier to connect the switches and gauges. Once I had everything working, I removed the switches with the wiring in place, grouped and photographed the gauge wiring, removed the metal dash, installed the dash top and then reinstalled the dash, switches and gauges. I found much easier access to the wiring that way.

[morehills]

Looks good John!

On my build, I installed the metal dash without the top to make it easier to connect the switches and gauges. Once I had everything working, I removed the switches with the wiring in place, grouped and photographed the gauge wiring, removed the metal dash, installed the dash top and then reinstalled the dash, switches and gauges. I found much easier access to the wiring that way.

Thanks Tom.

[TRS63]

Looking forward to the finish, Progress are looking good!

Antoine

[morehills]

​All systems are now nearly ready to go.

Yesterday I wired in the battery cut off. The PO located it in the frunk, which was awkward to access with hood pins. He also ran the battery cable down the right side of the passenger seat and it interfered with the seat lever. I moved it next to the tunnel harness, along with the wires for the seat heaters. Now I have an easily reached cut off, and an added security key!

I struggled with the wiring but found my way through with some great help from 914World members and a handful of blown fuses. I know it looks horrible, but everything works properly and I'll sort it nicely before returning the harness to the dash. I'm waiting on a new turn signal switch (I discovered this one was broken after a lot of work to plumb it into my harness X!!!!) Then a little painting, insulation and carpets. It should all be buttoned up in a week or so for some spring drives.

Extra credit if you can identify the original car's color.

[Beach914]

delphi ?

[morehills]

delphi ?

No but definitely a green.

[gereed75]

What seat are you using. I see some glimpses of what looks like Scheel corduroy??

[technicalninja]

Willow?
Looks like Ravenna to me but wrong year...

[Jack Standz]

Willow green, only available in '71 & '72.

[morehills]

Willow green, only available in '71 & '72.

Yes, Willow Green. The seats were made by Steffan @ GTClassics. They are super nice.
I added seat heaters for cool days because the car has headers and no heat exchangers.

SpaFrancorchamps perforated
leatherette w
Scheel type
corduroy
centers- 914
mounts

[morehills]

I tied up the wiring and reinstalled the gauges and dash knee pad. Took a good long test drive with the fire extinguisher close at hand. My son took a good turn at the wheel and gave his approval. Everything worked great. Waiting on a new fog light switch (my one wiring casualty).

One nit. The dash facia material does not quite run low enough on the drivers side to close the gap to the knee pad. Everything is snugged up. It was a new piece from 914Rubber that I installed according to Ian Karr's video. Anyone know why? I suppose I can build up the knee pad with some material to hide this gap. Not a huge deal but given the time I've put into this conversion I'd like to address it.

Also, I need a sticker for my windshield wiper. The set is crazy expensive. Is there a good source for picking this up?

Last step to treat the floor. I'll paint the roll bar when I have the seats out as well as the battery cut off box. Then insulation and carpets.

BTW, this was my first drive with the top in the trunk. The sound of the exhaust and the bird calls mixing was super on a nice warm evening. And the car felt very solid. Loving the Targa!

[Cairo94507]

Very nice. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)

[burton73]

-----One nit. The dash facia material does not quite run low enough on the drivers side to close the gap to the knee pad. Everything is snugged up. It was a new piece from 914Rubber that I installed according to Ian Karr's video. Anyone know why? I suppose I can build up the knee pad with some material to hide this gap. Not a huge deal but given the time I've put into this conversion I'd like to address it.-----

I do not know what to say but, my 6 has a small chrome trim that is attached to the bottom bolster. Just so you can have a look see

Best Bob B

[morehills]

That's it Bob. I'm missing that small piece of trim. I wonder if it's separate or if I will need to locate a different bolster.

[mepstein]

That's it Bob. I'm missing that small piece of trim. I wonder if it's separate or if I will need to locate a different bolster.

It’s actually two pieces of trim, glued on the lower bolster. I had a spare booster with the trim. The vinyl isn’t in great shape so I pulled off the trim so you can use it on yours. PM me your address, pay for shipping and it’s yours. Unlike the bolster, the longest piece of trim is only 3 feet long so shipping will probably be $15-20 to you. You will have to clean off the old glue from the trim before you install but I bet that’s not too hard.

*sorry about the pics. My camera don’t like the background.

[mepstein]

No, I’m sorry, I’m wrong. The early pad ( no vents) has a single piece of trim that’s longer than the later trim. I don’t think my offer will work for you and I only have one early pad that’s set aside for my car.

[morehills]

No, I’m sorry, I’m wrong. The early pad ( no vents) has a single piece of trim that’s longer than the later trim. I don’t think my offer will work for you and I only have one early pad that’s set aside for my car.

Thanks Mark