Peter from TX... 1970 914/6 Restoration & build th, My introduction & build thread -- PICS I Options

[AgPete139]

Howdy everyone! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

My name is Peter and I am new to the world of Porsche. A number of months ago, I was given permission to restore my fathers 1970 914/6 in all original condition, and have recently (last week) begun the restoration process. I am so excited to get my father's first car back in running condition. It has sat in the garage for the last 28 years, and age has taken its toll. Rust (battery and trunk lid seals, etc.), some dry rot, numerous dents and bangs, and seizure to name a few. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif)

Now, on with the pics!

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I am starting on the front end (steering, suspension, brakes) and I have come to a wall. Is there anyone in the Houston area (or willing to lend...I am honest) that will let me borrow a pin tool (4 grooved/pronged) for the lower strut?


Are there any other special tools that I will actually need when I rebuild the engine etc.? For instance, the front hub "required" a special tool resembling a mini crowbar, but a medium flathead and prying did the job just fine. Is this grooved socket worth the $65 to buy, and what are your thoughts on replacing it with a regular hex nut of the same thread and suspension washer for ease of removal for the future?

I have also done quite a bit of researching, and have acquired the original shop manuals for this unique beauty.

Any questions or pointers, I'd love to hear them! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/popcorn[1].gif)



Pete

[AgPete139]

UPDATE:

It's been a while, as I've been busy rodding & repairing my father's 5.0 GT, new job, family member's health issues, and my older sister's wedding in 2 weeks from now.

Oh, by the way, replacing the heater core in a mustang is a PITA. Drop lower kick + knee panels & then steering column, remove glove box, pull back the entire dashboard,remove a couple other things * firewall bolts. Haynes & several other sources suggest removing parts of the A/C system (in which you much depressurize, replace the pricey dryer, & then recharge with R-134). There are ways around it, and CAN be done. Google it, I dare y'all!

I've been reading other posts about powder-coating, etc., and I'm aware of others' opinions. Oh well...and please refrain from negative flaming.

Anyways, on with the long overdue pictures (obviously only half the front setup is shown)...



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Eric Shea does beautiful work. He is highly recommended on here for a damned good reason...he saved my M-calipers and zinc plated them after a local machine shop & brake specialist in Houston had fuched up / chipped part one.

The entire front suspension and steering is finished. Not shown is the installation, no pics. Sorry guys. Front assemblies, new bushings, tumbled hardware, master cylinder, and SS brake lines not shown.


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Pete