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Building a driver, Speculating about the changes |
venturadeb |
Aug 10 2014, 10:38 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 10 Joined: 10-August 14 From: Ventura Ca Member No.: 17,761 Region Association: Southern California |
I am 54 years old, and terminally ill with Pulmonary fibrosis (A very nasty disease). All my life I have wanted a 914, and the opportunity never got there. I am now looking at a small amount of cash, and thinking of building one.
Here is the problems, and some ideas: 1) I am 6'3" and not very mobile anymore 2) I am on oxygen 24/7 and need a place for my oxygen concentrator. I have thought about the following modifications 1) lengthen the car about 12 inches 2) modify the top so it opens like a "gull wing" when in place 3) raise the top about 3 to 4 inches (as a top structure, not a change to the pillars) 4) create a hydraulic lift that would "ejector style" raise the seat 6-8 inches for entry, and lower into place for driving 5) obviously move the seat back to accommodate a taller driver By doing these things, I would be able to move the seat back, to accommodate my longer legs, and still keep room for an oxygen concentrator, and a passenger in the car. It would accommodate my reduced mobility, and still be able to get into and out of the car. Questions: In lengthening the car by up to 12 inches, how much weight would be added to support this change? how hard would this be to engineer? I am not able to do the work myself, what kind of cost do you think would be involved in making these changes? (obviously, speculate with me (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) ) How hard would it be to modify the door to lengthen it by 12 inches (and glass?) Would it keep the geometry of the car? One of the things I love about the 914 are the simple clean lines WHAT TO DO then? rebuild the drivetrain, complete bare metal paint job, premium leather on the seats, with offset color stitching, and matching leather on the dashboard with offset color stitching. Am I completely nuts, or could this be done with a reasonable amount of money to make a daily driver? |
jacksun |
Aug 11 2014, 09:41 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 236 Joined: 8-August 13 From: mi Member No.: 16,224 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
maybe to start ..
find one for sale in your area, sit in it, see how it fits. try to find one that does not have the center console. I am 6'2" and the center console interfered with my "fitting", in the one I tested for fitting.... the 72 I had in the late 70's did not have a console and my legs fit fine. as to raising the car.............. only drive it with the top off, so much easier to get in and out. if you fit fine.........then you most likely will be able to find one that is in great shape for far less than 23K. keep moving forward and have fun randal |
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