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> MY 71 Restoration, Restoration of a 1971 914/4
rangrbob
post Dec 21 2014, 06:36 PM
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QUOTE(Rob-O @ Dec 21 2014, 12:09 PM) *

Looks fantastic! Can I make a few suggestions? On the combo gauge you can get that old one restored for fairly cheap. Also, on your dashboard I would suggest putting the vinyl on the upper dash first, as well as the dash pad upper piece (that covers the gauges and along the top of the dashboard). It's so much easier to put those pieces on correctly and install the whole dash assembly in the car that way. Lastly, the factory sprayed the area around the vents by the windshield black, as well as the steering column area. I'm pretty sure this was just so that if any of the dash trim around this area didn't cover the bodywork, you wouldn't see the color of the car.

Your car looks amazing. Didn't think I would, but really like this color and you're doing a stellar job here.


Thanks for the suggestions. I'll probably take you up on the advice before I get the dash and rest of the interior trim bits back from getting the vinyl repaired.

I did have a picture of the paint around the vent holes. Not much but it was there.

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post Dec 21 2014, 06:39 PM
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QUOTE(Jeff Bowlsby @ Nov 21 2014, 07:07 PM) *

Random question...

Does your 1971 harness have a 12 or 14 pin connector at the steering column? If it is 14, what is the date code on the car?

I have a supposed 1971 chassis harness with a 12-pin connector, but I think the 1971 should have a 14 pin.

Kudos to a great looking car and project.


Hey Jeff,

The pin connector in the back is 14 pin and the one at the steering column has 12 pins.
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post Dec 21 2014, 07:33 PM
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QUOTE(rangrbob @ Dec 21 2014, 04:39 PM) *

QUOTE(Jeff Bowlsby @ Nov 21 2014, 07:07 PM) *

Random question...

Does your 1971 harness have a 12 or 14 pin connector at the steering column? If it is 14, what is the date code on the car?

I have a supposed 1971 chassis harness with a 12-pin connector, but I think the 1971 should have a 14 pin.

Kudos to a great looking car and project.


Hey Jeff,

The pin connector in the back is 14 pin and the one at the steering column has 12 pins.


Yep, that's right.
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post Dec 31 2014, 08:54 PM
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Picked up the hardware today. I think they turned out pretty good. I'm going to have to get a few more parts plated that didn't make it in this batch.

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post Jan 2 2015, 09:56 PM
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Over the past couple days, I kept plugging away at putting the car back together.

Installed some sound deadening.

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Found one of the holes for the screws that hold the CPS mount was enlarged, so I decided to install some 6 x 100 nut rivets.

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I also made a custom fuel filter mount and followed some advise from Rob-O, and painted the areas around the vents.

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My brakes from PMB should be here in a couple days. I hope to have the car back on the ground next week.!
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post Jan 2 2015, 10:51 PM
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Excellent work.
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post Jan 2 2015, 11:04 PM
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Nice!!
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post Jan 3 2015, 11:33 AM
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(IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif) Nice work! Can't wait to see this one in person.
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post Jan 7 2015, 10:10 PM
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I got some goodies from PMB yesterday, and I installed the rears today.

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I also installed the rear defrost harness. While doing so, I found a brown and white wire that I'm not sure where it should go. It's a short one that comes out of the harness next to the green and white wire that connects to the heater lever. At first I thought it was for the e-brake switch, but it is too short, and I ran what I hoped was the brake wire already. Any ideas?

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E-brake wire.

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Rear defrost wires run.

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I plan on getting the front suspension and brake lines installed tomorrow.
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post Jan 7 2015, 11:03 PM
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Single brown/white wire in that area should be the e-brake switch or possibly one of the backpad light wires. Sort it all out with the schematic.
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post Jan 8 2015, 07:12 AM
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What does the "4" painted on the trailing arm represent?
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post Jan 8 2015, 08:41 AM
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What does the "4" painted on the trailing arm represent?


It represents the factory assembly line markings.

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post Jan 14 2015, 07:25 PM
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Today I continued on the front suspension and steering. It's coming along slowly.

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post Jan 15 2015, 07:19 AM
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Looks great. Those brakes from PMB look fantastic.
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post Jan 16 2015, 09:55 PM
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Spent the day test fitting the bumpers and messing with trying to get the headlights to line up.

The chrome shop didn't do the greatest job on the front bumper when they restored it. The drivers' side mount was just a bit off, so the holes didn't line up. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) I ended up putting studs on the brackets and honed out the holes in the body slightly. I'm probably going to end up getting a different one.

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The back bumper fit fine.

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Getting the lights adjusted is quite the adventure of trial and error. Everything still need some tweaking. I've gotten them closer than the pictures depict.

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post Jan 17 2015, 08:04 AM
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post Jan 28 2015, 08:23 PM
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Not much of an update. Today, I was chasing some parts. I tracked down a Snow Plow rear valance. It's going to need some work, but over all not bad. I got it from Tom at Carquip in Boulder. He has tons of parts and at least 8 914s in his yard.

Next time I'm there I'll get some pictures and the vin #s.

I also worked on the interior some more. I just noticed that the passenger side front carpet didn't come with grommets. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif)

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I'm straying from oem slightly by using some basket weave vinyl from a local fabric store, and fought with the rear trunk springs! I did get them on.

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I had my Pedrinis powder coated awhile back. Now I'm not sure of the look. I may blast the lips and ribs, then polish them.

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post Jan 28 2015, 09:28 PM
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I'm straying from oem slightly by using some basket weave vinyl from a local fabric store...

I had my Pedrinis powder coated awhile back. Now I'm not sure of the look. I may blast the lips and ribs, then polish them.

Why go with a vinyl that won't match your seats when the original pattern is readily available and cheap?

I would wait on altering the Pedrinis until you have tires on and the car on the ground. With powder coating, you can't really undo what you are talking about doing, and you can blast them with tires on if you decide that is the way to go.

This build is fantastic, especially since you have stayed so true to its original state. If it were my car, I would rethink the two choices above, but it is your car, so I say do what makes you happy. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)

Man, I love that gold. Can't wait to see this one finished! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif)
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post Jan 28 2015, 09:34 PM
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Polishing the ribs on the pedrinis can look good!
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QUOTE(bigkensteele @ Jan 28 2015, 07:28 PM) *

QUOTE(rangrbob @ Jan 28 2015, 06:23 PM) *

I'm straying from oem slightly by using some basket weave vinyl from a local fabric store...

I had my Pedrinis powder coated awhile back. Now I'm not sure of the look. I may blast the lips and ribs, then polish them.

Why go with a vinyl that won't match your seats when the original pattern is readily available and cheap?

I would wait on altering the Pedrinis until you have tires on and the car on the ground. With powder coating, you can't really undo what you are talking about doing, and you can blast them with tires on if you decide that is the way to go.

This build is fantastic, especially since you have stayed so true to its original state. If it were my car, I would rethink the two choices above, but it is your car, so I say do what makes you happy. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)

Man, I love that gold. Can't wait to see this one finished! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif)

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