914-6 Garage find "Out of Hibernation" |
|
Porsche, and the Porsche crest are registered trademarks of Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG.
This site is not affiliated with Porsche in any way. Its only purpose is to provide an online forum for car enthusiasts. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners. |
|
914-6 Garage find "Out of Hibernation" |
Cairo94507 |
Jun 21 2012, 04:54 PM
Post
#21
|
Michael Group: Members Posts: 9,815 Joined: 1-November 08 From: Auburn, CA Member No.: 9,712 Region Association: Northern California |
Welcome SpecialK22; I appreciate the tip of the hat.
Your car is a wonderful color, my last six was irish green and I love that color. The best advise you can get is to just read these threads so you know the pitfalls you can encounter along the way. I agree with Mark Epstein that the best way t proceed is to get the body squared away first. The car looks pretty solid but you can never tell once you start stripping and digging. What you do with the car depends upon what you want when down. Since you have the original motor and transaxle it would be tempting to restore it as original. But maybe you want to store that motor and transaxle where is will be safe and put in a bigger six and a side-shift transaxle or a 915 transaxle. If my car had the original engine, I am pretty sure I would wrap it up and store it and still want the 3.2 to go in the car for daily driving and reliability. Not that the stock 2.0 with Webers is not a daily driver, it is. I just want a stock 3.2 with Motronic fuel injection for the drivability and added power/torque. I would definitely repaint it irish green - no doubt at all. But if the fenders have already been cut out for the glass flares, you might want to install a set of steel flares on it. That would really make a larger six engine more fun to drive as you can fit some reasonable tires under it. There was a set of steel reproduction flares on eBay yesterday for about $700 but they sold quickly for $725 - a real steal of a deal. During the group buy from Auto Atlanta the flares and rockers were around $950 delivered. That was a good price for a very good flare. I look forward to watching your car as it morphs into the car you have dreamed of all of your life. OH, add your VIN to the thread and make sure it is in Andy's data base. Good luck and best wishes. Michael |
billh1963 |
Jun 21 2012, 05:04 PM
Post
#22
|
Car Hoarder! Group: Members Posts: 3,402 Joined: 28-March 11 From: South Carolina Member No.: 12,871 Region Association: South East States |
There was a set of steel reproduction flares on eBay yesterday for about $776 but they sold quickly for $725 - a real steal of a deal. During the group buy from Auto Atlanta the flares and rockers were around $950 delivered. That was a good price for a very good flare. I agree...Irish Green is an awesome color. And, those flares are headed my way! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/evilgrin.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/evilgrin.gif) |
markb |
Jun 21 2012, 05:29 PM
Post
#23
|
914less :( Group: Members Posts: 5,449 Joined: 22-January 03 From: Nipomo, CA Member No.: 180 Region Association: Central California |
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png)
It's an addiction. There is no cure. But you already knew that..... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) |
dlee6204 |
Jun 21 2012, 05:42 PM
Post
#24
|
Howdy Group: Members Posts: 2,162 Joined: 30-April 06 From: Burnsville, NC Member No.: 5,956 |
Cool project! Keep us updated! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
|
SP9146 |
Jun 21 2012, 06:11 PM
Post
#25
|
Member Group: Members Posts: 98 Joined: 13-December 03 From: Los Angeles, CA Member No.: 1,433 |
What a neat find, congrats! Remarkably similar to my Six right down to the "hibernation" and color. Agree with Cairo's comments on storing the original engine and going with a 3.2 if you plan to keep the car and drive it a lot.
I am also a fan of Irish Green. Here is a pic of my car from a couple of weeks ago. That's the USS Iowa in the background. It had just arrived in LA from the SF Bay area. It will open on July 7 as a museum. This is a terrific forum and will prove to be your best resource. Look forward to reading your updates! |
JRust |
Jun 21 2012, 06:32 PM
Post
#26
|
914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 6,307 Joined: 10-January 03 From: Corvallis Oregon Member No.: 129 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Awesome! Very cool story & looking forward to watching your progress
|
Cairo94507 |
Jun 21 2012, 07:31 PM
Post
#27
|
Michael Group: Members Posts: 9,815 Joined: 1-November 08 From: Auburn, CA Member No.: 9,712 Region Association: Northern California |
Damn it is pictures like that which make me want another irish green six!
|
specialk22 |
Jun 21 2012, 08:39 PM
Post
#28
|
Newbie Group: Members Posts: 14 Joined: 9-June 11 From: Southern California Member No.: 13,175 Region Association: None |
The brushed aluminum is killer! I think its cool that you're going back to the narrow body. On conversions, I can understand the need/desire to flare them. But original /6s just seem right narrow. That being said, if the flares come off and are still salvageable, would you be selling them here? Irish green is badass! You can be first in line for the flares when they come off. Just remind me when you see them come off. Don't be shy. I have never seen anyone else with the brushed aluminum on the dash. This is obviously aftermarket right? Thanks for the feedback. |
specialk22 |
Jun 21 2012, 08:56 PM
Post
#29
|
Newbie Group: Members Posts: 14 Joined: 9-June 11 From: Southern California Member No.: 13,175 Region Association: None |
SP 9146, That is one beautiful car. I will be looking at that pic for inspiration. Send more pics anytime!
|
sixnotfour |
Jun 21 2012, 09:22 PM
Post
#30
|
914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 10,433 Joined: 12-September 04 From: Life Elevated..planet UT. Member No.: 2,744 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
Pete, Kinda of calling out ;
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Porsche-914...=item3a759e8e72 Great -6 and great story. http://forums.pelicanparts.com/porsche-914...14-6-today.html The cool thing is most mods have been on it for a long time..(yellow shroud/steering wheel) |
specialk22 |
Jun 21 2012, 09:52 PM
Post
#31
|
Newbie Group: Members Posts: 14 Joined: 9-June 11 From: Southern California Member No.: 13,175 Region Association: None |
Pete, Kinda of calling out ; http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Porsche-914...=item3a759e8e72 Great -6 and great story. http://forums.pelicanparts.com/porsc...4-6-today.html The cool thing is most mods have been on it for a long time..(yellow shroud/steering wheel) Thanks for the link. I missed the last part of the game looking at those picks. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) |
sixnotfour |
Jun 22 2012, 01:15 AM
Post
#32
|
914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 10,433 Joined: 12-September 04 From: Life Elevated..planet UT. Member No.: 2,744 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
|
6freak |
Jun 22 2012, 08:13 AM
Post
#33
|
MR.C Group: Members Posts: 4,740 Joined: 19-March 08 From: Tacoma WA Member No.: 8,829 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
I just chuckled when i looked at the trans side off the C/V`s...yup been awhile
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) |
Maltese Falcon |
Jun 24 2012, 12:18 AM
Post
#34
|
Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,692 Joined: 14-September 04 From: Mulholland SoCal Member No.: 2,755 Region Association: None |
Specialk22, if you need the L and R threshold plates in the same "Machined SS" as your dash plate I have a pair. You can pick them up in Glendale for n/c.
PM me if you want these. |
specialk22 |
Jun 24 2012, 12:44 AM
Post
#35
|
Newbie Group: Members Posts: 14 Joined: 9-June 11 From: Southern California Member No.: 13,175 Region Association: None |
Does anyone recommend a good welder in SoCal who knows 914s? I would like to have the fiberglass flares removed and the stock fenders welded in place. Thanks
|
euro911 |
Jun 24 2012, 12:56 AM
Post
#36
|
Retired & living the dream. God help me if I wake up! Group: Members Posts: 8,851 Joined: 2-December 06 From: So.Cal. & No.AZ (USA) Member No.: 7,300 Region Association: Southern California |
Send a PM to "Zeke" (Milt Becker). He is located in the Long Beach area and does great work.
|
SirAndy |
Jun 24 2012, 01:33 AM
Post
#37
|
Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,671 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
Send a PM to "Zeke" (Milt Becker). He is located in the Long Beach area and does great work. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) |
OU8AVW |
Jun 24 2012, 06:36 AM
Post
#38
|
Yacht Rigger Group: Members Posts: 1,803 Joined: 1-October 08 From: Granbury, TX Member No.: 9,601 Region Association: Southwest Region |
|
SP9146 |
Jun 24 2012, 03:08 PM
Post
#39
|
Member Group: Members Posts: 98 Joined: 13-December 03 From: Los Angeles, CA Member No.: 1,433 |
SpecialK I used a combination of posting a message and searching the forum for recommendations. Another good forum to search is Pelican Parts, the 911 section. If it's an older recommendation be sure to check them out carefully because businesses get sold, someone retires, etc. For body and paint don't be surprised if you have to wait to get your car in.
|
rgalla9146 |
Jun 27 2012, 09:18 PM
Post
#40
|
Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,564 Joined: 23-November 05 From: Paramus NJ Member No.: 5,176 Region Association: None |
SpecialK I used a combination of posting a message and searching the forum for recommendations. Another good forum to search is Pelican Parts, the 911 section. If it's an older recommendation be sure to check them out carefully because businesses get sold, someone retires, etc. For body and paint don't be surprised if you have to wait to get your car in. I think a lot of us have hell hole envy. If the rest of the chassis is as solid as the battery area you are very lucky. Because the fenders have already been cut there is no reason return to stock. It would actually be more difficult to do. Put steel flares on it and don't look back ! Do the body work and paint first. The accessory dash trim is stainless steel and the finish is called "engine turned" This was very popular on classic cars, boats and aircraft in the thirties and forties. Good Luck ! I look forward to seeing an Irish green beauty |
Lo-Fi Version | Time is now: 4th June 2024 - 05:39 AM |
All rights reserved 914World.com © since 2002 |
914World.com is the fastest growing online 914 community! We have it all, classifieds, events, forums, vendors, parts, autocross, racing, technical articles, events calendar, newsletter, restoration, gallery, archives, history and more for your Porsche 914 ... |