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Ugly Duckling to a Blue Bird, Roller into a 6 Conversion |
Sway Bar |
Dec 18 2019, 05:50 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 88 Joined: 17-December 19 From: Okanagan Valley, Great White North Member No.: 23,743 Region Association: None |
Greetings...long time lurker first time poster.
After staying in the shadows for a little while watching and learning I figure I'd finally take the plunge and say hello and show progress of my latest undertaking. I've spend the last many years over on the 'Bird' in regards to my old 911 and other projects but it was time to try something slightly different and get back into a 914. I say get back since I had one as a young university man and was my version of a low brow Risky Business (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sunglasses.gif) I wasn't necessarily looking for a 914 but a few things fell into place that made me finally take the plunge 1) There was what seemed a really decent roller nearby 2) I had a friend of friend offer me the spoils of a left over failed conversion attempt 3) I have the 2.4L from my 911 sitting in a box doing me no good And finally I'm also and avid DIYer. I'm no pro by any means. I drive a desk for work, but I grew up always trying to build and do things on our own so it does come a little naturally and with the complete satisfaction of my 911 journey why not another. I'm also in Canada so when winter hits I need to figure out something else to do besides watch hockey and drink beer (not that there is anything wrong with that) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif) Anyway, this is a great forum, love the resources, banter, etc, and figured I'd share another car/build. So, of course we all love pictures...this is what I started with. Kinda of a barn/garage find. 1972, no motor/trans, rough interior, some sort of re-spray, prior right fender accident. Key point was that besides the hell hole I couldn't find too many problem areas at first glance. So, comment away, constructive criticism is always welcome and I'm sure to reach out with a bunch of questions since I haven't figured out a few items yet for the conversion process. Cheers, Marlon |
ndfrigi |
Oct 13 2020, 06:26 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,933 Joined: 21-August 11 From: Orange County Member No.: 13,474 Region Association: Southern California |
Congratulations! wow 10 mos restoration and it was done properly and beautifully!
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Sway Bar |
Oct 15 2020, 11:05 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 88 Joined: 17-December 19 From: Okanagan Valley, Great White North Member No.: 23,743 Region Association: None |
Congratulations! wow 10 mos restoration and it was done properly and beautifully! To be fair it's closer to 18months but that includes what I thought was a slow 3months at a buddies for body work (Price was right vs. time). Proceeding along...I ran into a few conversion hang-ups based on my inexperience and not trying to find answers before hand. 1) Ben's pressure line fits awesome...to a point if you are not using a stock motor mount. The PMS mount is easy and everything worked perfect without any pre fitting or measuring (motor and trans). However, the mounts interfere with the pressure line. So that needed to be retrofitted and shortened. 2) I tried to be 'cheap and quick' (we know that doesn't usually work well) and I left the oil cooler as is in case it ever goes back into a 911 and I was thinking I could adapt the simple 911 hose system. Nope; it fits but was touching/rubbing up against the control arm. So, needing to shorten the intake I might as well do it right and put on the adapter. At least I knew good people to get these welded up and be leak proof since that surpasses my skill set. 914/6 headers of some sort. I got these 3rd hand from some parts swapping. I think they come form a Colorado member here? No idea what they are. Anybody know for interest sakes? Looks like they have seen some racing or at least a very low car/motor with the asphalt scraps on the lowest elbows. Also, quickly made my own shift rod. It was a straight shot with no bend at all, so at least that was easy. |
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