Steve's Gemini Blue '71 Restoration Thread Options

[stevegm]

We had the opportunity to buy this fairly original '71 914 recently. The car is fuel injected, complete and everything works, right down to the light between the seats and the bell when you open the door. The car is almost completely rust-free. We are looking forward to taking it back to original color (Gemini Blue) and doing the restoration.

We are hoping to finish it in time for next year's (2015) Octeenerfest., eventually. The primary goal is to drive it to the 100th running of the Indianapolis 500 in 2016, with my son. But, in the back of my mind I would still like to make a cross-country trip in a 914 someday. Maybe this is the car to do it in. I will post our progress here.

[stevegm]

I took the gas tank out today. Also removed the ventilation box under the cowl, and started figuring out the best way to remove all of that stuff under there without damaging anything.

It seems to me that the two most difficult things to reassemble in the car when it comes time to put it back together may be the wiring harness and the ventilation system cables. Those cables look like a real PITA.

Anyone have any experience with these cables?

I am wondering if anyone has sources for:

1. New Front Trunk cable and sheath.
2. New Ventilation System Hoses (large - maybe 2 1/2 inches or so in diameter)