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> 914R build thread revisited, Latest transformation has commenced
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post Jul 10 2011, 08:54 PM
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Ok, lowering the spindles back up. How's that.

Yup the collection is still there, at least the west coast portion. With that plus the VW-Audi design center next door, there are lots of cool cars to drool over.
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post Jul 16 2011, 10:48 PM
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The bodywork is officially underway! I dropped-off the larger Fuchs with fresh Hoosiers today, for test-fitting purposes, as well as spoilers etc.. The front Getty lid has been aligned and filled a tad, replacement door fitted, windshield and sail trim removed, and other stuff is also starting to come off. Next week the actual cutting/welding/sanding should commence.

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post Jul 17 2011, 08:17 AM
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Your pretty car is gonna look like hammered shit ....just for a while, hopefully.
Is your "tad" the same as mine.....about this much? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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post Jul 18 2011, 12:31 AM
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QUOTE(campbellcj @ Jul 16 2011, 09:48 PM) *

The bodywork is officially underway! I dropped-off the larger Fuchs with fresh Hoosiers today, for test-fitting purposes, as well as spoilers etc.. The front Getty lid has been aligned and filled a tad, replacement door fitted, windshield and sail trim removed, and other stuff is also starting to come off. Next week the actual cutting/welding/sanding should commence.

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Do not worry about your car, Galen is one of the best builders out there... He actually build my 914 and never had a problem... I'm working on my own version of a 914 RS... so I will put fiber glass pieces to drop 200lbs, will keep 2.0L FI but will try to get an exhaust system to get 10hp more... Galen rebuild the engine years ago with some nice tricks and installed a Carrera front end with a 914-6 rear plus all the suspension tricks that he knows about... the car handles great, I run super light Fuchs that are 15x7 all around... I will send you some pics of my build if interested... when you see Galen just tell him you came across Bill Boyd 914... he will go on from there! later and good luck and hope to see you at the next POC in Fontana.
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post Jul 25 2011, 12:59 PM
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tavoman27, to clarify, Galen has done a bunch of suspension and brake work on this car lately but now it is at a different shop -- Kundensport -- for the body & paint work.

Here is the latest update as of this morning. The dis-assembly and fitting work is well underway (engine, seats, etc. still need to come out.).

Ed is concerned about the fit & finish of the rear flares but he is going to work on them some more before we consider "Plan B". The fronts are great. Nothing has been cut or welded yet, this is just test-fitting so far.

JP, here is some "hammered shit" for ya. It will get a lot worse before it gets better...

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post Jul 25 2011, 01:34 PM
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Chris, did your bodyman make those flares? Very interesting how he decided to form them off the body.

They look almost like Tangerine Racing flares.
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They look almost like Tangerine Racing flares.


That's cuz they are...should look sweet and last forever once finished, but doing this kind of metal work is not nearly as quick and painless as bonding or bolting-on some 'glass...
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post Jul 25 2011, 01:48 PM
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QUOTE(Andyrew @ Jul 25 2011, 12:34 PM) *

Chris, did your bodyman make those flares? Very interesting how he decided to form them off the body.

They look almost like Tangerine Racing flares.


I think he said he was doing the Tangerine flares earlier up in the thread.
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post Jul 25 2011, 03:19 PM
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Chris,
Your car is going to look amazing! Cant wait to see this one done! Those flares are really giving your car an added bit of unique! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) Cheers to you!

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post Jul 30 2011, 03:31 PM
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The flares are on! The right side is nearly paint-ready, the left side (shown) still rough. Clearance is just fine with the 245's on 9's and with the optimum offset wheels, 275's on 9's or even 10's should be doable.

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The below pic of the front is still with the old 205 tire on a 7x16 wheel. I think I can fit 245's up front as well, but for starters I bought 225's to be safe.

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The car is pretty close to paint now. The flares are installed, smooth as a baby's skin. Also the lids are fine-tuned for nice gaps, rear trunk floor rust repaired, doors prepped. Next week the engine will come out, and some new cage tubes welded-in. Then I suppose paint is next.

The rear flares look cool IMO. It's hard to really get a shot that shows the lines with the car in primer and shop lighting. The lips on the fronts seem a little larger than needed, but I'm sure I will get used to it. (The old 205's are back on the car in this pic.)

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BTW, I decided to go without sail panel vinyl. The car has a lot of black trim already.
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post Aug 6 2011, 11:30 PM
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Love those flares! Really keep the original lines well. Doesn't jump out at you that they are custom. I hope to get those flares someday. Time to start saving I guess (IMG:style_emoticons/default/drooley.gif)
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More progress. The tub and rollcage are sprayed, woohoo!. The other parts should be done tomorrow, then it goes back together.

The flares are subtle, depending on the angle and lighting. Those are 8's and 9's on the car now. There seems to be room for 9's and 10's, perhaps.

Sorry for the crappy iPhone pic.

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914R is painted by cjcam, on Flickr
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post Aug 29 2011, 05:42 AM
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Looks very nice !! Like a stealth 914!! Cool !! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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Lookin' good, Chris.
Eye balling the front flares would seem to indicate that bigger front wheels would fit......I was able to get 10 X 16 under my hand hammered fenders but they were a bridge too far. I went back to 8 inchers due to scrub raduis problems (you would't like it).....9s *might* have worked.
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post Aug 29 2011, 06:24 AM
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Beautiful work and car. I look forward to seeing some pictures of the finished product.
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Looks great!!
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post Aug 29 2011, 09:11 AM
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Wow, I really love those 'flares' keep the skinny body lines while allowing the larger wheels/tires!
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post Aug 29 2011, 09:52 AM
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lookin GREAT!!!
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