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> I want to build a 914 trailer for my 914, Who has a rear clip laying around?
Mike Bellis
post Apr 2 2010, 11:47 PM
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Has any one done this yet?
I want to use the rear clip of a 914 to build a trailer. I'm thinking tube chassis, pulled by my V8 914. Cut out the inner trunk and build it bigger. Just not enough room inside my 914. I'm going to use a strait axle with leaf springs. Build a hidden hitch behind my license plate.

OK, so how stupid is this idea? Not sure how to finish off the front of the firewall.
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post Apr 2 2010, 11:48 PM
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SUCKS! The scappers just took the rear from the limo that had been sitting in my parking lot for a couple months. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)
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post Apr 2 2010, 11:53 PM
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QUOTE(kg6dxn @ Apr 2 2010, 10:47 PM) *

Has any one done this yet?

Jason (SilverBullet) started on one. Not sure if he ever finished it ...

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post Apr 3 2010, 12:16 AM
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There are pics on this site of one and where the hitch was located. I like the idea.
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post Apr 3 2010, 05:14 AM
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For finishing the firewall I would try to fit a diamond plate tool box. It would look good ( subjective ) it would hide some of the firewall and it would be functional.
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post Apr 3 2010, 05:20 AM
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I've got a picture someplace of a 914 pulling a 914 trailer. The car/trailer combo was Tangerine-Signal Orange with the panels switched. I know the picture is stored on a CD. I'll look
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post Apr 3 2010, 06:08 AM
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Here's what you want to do. Although as a zymurgist, I would recommend at least 2 taps.

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post Apr 3 2010, 06:20 AM
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Here's what you want to do. Although as a zymurgist, I would recommend at least 2 taps.

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Just imagine that pic is a 914. Yes it would need two taps. I even have a motorcycle trailer to scab parts from (vin and suspension). I may even be able to just take the rear clip and set it on my motorcycle trailer chassis.
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post Apr 3 2010, 06:42 AM
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It'd be cool from a NARP perspective to tow a 911 or Boxster rear... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer.gif)
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post Apr 3 2010, 06:47 AM
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post Apr 3 2010, 06:50 AM
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post Apr 3 2010, 06:52 AM
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Awesome! That's what I want, just a little lower to the ground. Now to find a rear clip...
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post Apr 3 2010, 06:57 AM
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post Apr 3 2010, 07:02 AM
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Keep the stock jack point.....would make it easy to change a flat.....
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post Apr 3 2010, 09:23 AM
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I think the trailer lines would be better if the targa bar was removed.
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post Apr 3 2010, 09:57 AM
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Get in touch with Lennie914. He had the 73 cut up, think the rear is still there.
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post Apr 3 2010, 12:09 PM
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QUOTE(Jeff Bowlsby @ Apr 3 2010, 10:23 AM) *

I think the trailer lines would be better if the targa bar was removed.

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Maybe you then could extend the trunk lid to include the engine lid. The trunk space could be dropped to allow much more room inside.
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QUOTE(Bartlett 914 @ Apr 3 2010, 11:09 AM) *

QUOTE(Jeff Bowlsby @ Apr 3 2010, 10:23 AM) *

I think the trailer lines would be better if the targa bar was removed.

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Maybe you then could extend the trunk lid to include the engine lid. The trunk space could be dropped to allow much more room inside.


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I want to chop out the inner trunk and drop it to the chassis. Not sure yet about the engine lid. I think the trailer will be open all the way to the firewall and the mesh needs to be sealed on the engine lid. If I use my old 3 rail motorcycle trailer, the bottom rail is 5 inches off the ground. The bottom of the rocker panel will be 5 inches off the ground to match the ride height of my car. That makes room for a big trunk in the trailer. My hidden hitch will be behind my license plate with a hindgable plate. I will problably cut out all but the body panels under the rear clip and fab up from there. Just leaving enough vertical trunk and engine bay walls to attach to.
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post Apr 3 2010, 02:50 PM
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If you google 914 trailer you will get the orange one and one other. Both have the targa still on, though. The one I am thinking of is the best one I have ever seen. It was on a white car and had the targa removed. I will see if I can find it here. The owner took detailed pics of the hitch receiver and such.
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