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[proto31]

Front rotor (picture of just one)-




Misc. Cool find at the Pamona swap meet last weekend, NOS front trunk pull with key, I've never seen a new one of these before-

[cwpeden]

It may have already been mentioned, but I think your rear sway bar is upside down. Had mine the same and it hit the cross member right where it takes the bend down.

[bcheney]

You are doing a VERY nice job with all your work. I am converting my 75 to a six and fully appreciate the time and dedication that it takes to jump into a project like this. You will have one helluva a ride! Keep the pics coming!!

[TravisNeff]

Bada-bump!

[Dr Evil]

Thanks for the oil hose info. Great build (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

[ajserrano]

Here are some photos from Armando Serano's website, this is supposedly an exact replica of how the factory did it. I've seen pictures of GT front trunks with the same cover over the area where I've welded in the bar, but unfortunatly you cannot see what's underneath the cover.

...precisely the idea...

CLARIFICATION...

The Porsche factory never implemented this front-end modification on any 914-6 GT and I can't take credit for it either. This modification was initially fabricated and implemented in a very early IMSA 914-6 by the very talented Don Araki. I was told Araki built a winning GTU 914-6 race car for Wayne Baker many years ago. To see additional photos of the 914-6 to GT conversion that Mr. Don Araki created along with the owner, Dr. Bob Gagnon, please follow these links;

http://www.pbase.com/9146gt/other_porsche_...9_dr_bob_gagnon

http://www.pbase.com/9146gt/image/22288815

http://www.pbase.com/9146gt/image/22288814

We kicked-it up a notch...
Because this was NOT a Porsche factory GT modification, we simply decided to cover the modification work in a way that could not be seen and later scrutinized as a "non-factory 914-6 GT" mod.

Frankly, it was a brilliant modification and IMHO, certainly worth the effort when considering its benefits while cutting out those two large gaping holes at the front trunk of the 914-6 to accomodate the large BEHR front oil-cooler. To see our entire fabrication sequence, follow the link below;

http://www.pbase.com/9146gt/the9146gt_fron..._reinforcements

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[geniusanthony]

I just went through your thread and I am impressed with the job you've done. Makes me want to take mine apart and redo everything.
That front end support looks great and def. beats just putting a fiberglass cover on the floor next to the giant hole for a cooler.

[proto31]

So, a lot of progress has been made since my last post. I got a bit lazy posting stuff, I enjoy reading other peoples posts more than creating my own (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) . Thomas, Alberto and I got the engine in a few months ago, all the suspension is on, electrical is working great and the paint is complete! Andy stopped by this Saturday and helped (did all the work) buff, polish and pink out the paint after I had color sanded it. It looks AMAZING!!! Thanks Andy!

Here some pics, in no particular order:



Color Sanded:

[proto31]

Engine installed:



Front S Calipers, Thomas and I each had a set polished and re-anodized, new SS pistons and SS cross-over tubes:



Shot with Thomas created sway bar arm (red anodized):



Rebuilt CV drive shafts:

[proto31]

Thomas' sway bar arms, pre-annodizing. These mount onto a hollow 23mm Tarret bar:



Underside, new 19 mm MC, rebuilt steering rack and aluminum cross member:



I'll be running 15 x 8 inch Fuchs all around, I had these stripped, then put them on a lathe to polish them and then had them anodized with a clear finish in a way that replicates the RSR finish pretty closely. I will paint the centers, you'll have to wait until the 25th to see what color. My plan is to drive this thing up to Ron's swap meet on the 25. Here's a pic after the anodizing:

[AgPete139]

Any updates?

[proto31]

Any updates?

A few updates, I've already put 2,400 miles on the car, it's a blast to drive. I recently picked up a factory NOS brown carpet set that I will be installing in the car, the original carpet was brown, I'm going to change the door panels and re-do the seats. I also decided to put some of the factory style sound deadening tar on the floor boards, really cool stuff. You cut out a template, and form it into place with a heat gun. Here's some pics:

[proto31]

The floorboards:

[proto31]

wheels and gauges...

[AZ914]

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[Root_Werks]

Man that looks great!

[proto31]

Thanks! It's been a lot of fun so far. Any ideas on door panel and seat colors/fabric? I've got that NOS brown carpet set and am going to have the door panels and Scheel seats re-upholstered. Before the brown, I was going to do the Scheel seats in black german vinyl sides with houndstooth centers. Now I need to do the door panels brown and think I'll probably have to go brown with the seats as well, any thoughts? Anyone have any pics of nice brown interiors?

Thanks,

Dan

[Ferg]

I vote for brown/brown hounds tooth, or brown with a tartan center.

Check out www.autobahninteriors.com for a bunch of pics...

Ferg

[MDG]

I vote for brown/brown hounds tooth
Ferg

+1

Would look amazing with the green and give it a major period feel. I believe T.C. is doing the black houndstooth in his and the seats he had done are beautiful.

[proto31]

I made a shroud for the front oil cooler, I've been meaning to do this for some time. I took some 1/16 aluminum and formed it, riveting the side panels on. Then covered it in perloin. Also removed both seats, they'll be on their way to the upholstery shop on Monday. Last thing I completed this week was the harness bar, I ended up welding some 1/8 steel tabs on so that I can connect the harness to the bar without having to drill holes in the firewall.