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> what do you think of this 914-6? [I bought it!], back to original Irish Green now
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post Nov 14 2014, 08:21 AM
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Sounds perfect and looks perfect.
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post Nov 14 2014, 09:24 AM
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Great video, I hope to get to that point some day.

Get an LED troublelight for working so close to an open fuel tank, made me nervous.
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post Nov 15 2014, 02:34 PM
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QUOTE(siverson @ Nov 13 2014, 03:56 AM) *

whats the proper "hub cap" for the mahles? also painted?



Hi, first let me say. I'm deeply impressed how you manage the restoration of that irishgreen "6" (IMG:style_emoticons/default/thumb3d.gif)

To your question. In the PET (Porsche spare parts catalogue) your MAHLE wheels (Lochscheibenrad, Aluminium Druckguss, lackiert) have the original number 901.361.017.00. The hub cabs ("Radzierdeckel") are mentioned as
901.361.032.00 without any colour code or something like that. So they are in "plastik grey". Porsche mentioned later a "SOW" alternative which means as a "special wish" option there were hub caps available in black with a coloured emblem (Spare parts number: (SOW) 911.038.11)
From my side of view and you could interpret it by the spare parts number beginning with a 911, the coloured version was used by Porsche 911

See here:
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I'm not quite sure, but I think it was indeed an official picture by Porsche.

So, use the grey version.

BR (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_flagge6.gif)

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post Nov 16 2014, 08:51 AM
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I totally agree that the grey version is the correct way to go.
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great. Thanks for the info. Does anyone know of a source for the grey hubcaps?
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post Nov 16 2014, 03:08 PM
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great. Thanks for the info. Does anyone know of a source for the grey hubcaps?



PORSCHE ? I guess these parts are still available.

Another question from my side. I saw at the second glance that you cleaned the side markers...why? That's a typical nice part of the US-equipment. Isn't it now a problem if you want to participate in a concours?
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post Nov 16 2014, 04:08 PM
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QUOTE(Kaeferfreund @ Nov 16 2014, 01:08 PM) *

QUOTE(siverson @ Nov 16 2014, 07:31 PM) *

great. Thanks for the info. Does anyone know of a source for the grey hubcaps?



PORSCHE ? I guess these parts are still available.

Another question from my side. I saw at the second glance that you cleaned the side markers...why? That's a typical nice part of the US-equipment. Isn't it now a problem if you want to participate in a concours?


I was thinking the same although I've never been a fan of side warts. It's a beautiful car.
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post Nov 17 2014, 12:37 PM
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>> great. Thanks for the info. Does anyone know of a source for the grey hubcaps?

> PORSCHE ? I guess these parts are still available.

Ah, I was looking up the wrong part number. I see now. Yes, readily available:

http://www.sierramadrecollection.com/store...etail&p=432

I doubt that silver matches my wheels exactly though...


> Another question from my side. I saw at the second glance that you cleaned the side markers...why? That's a typical nice part of the US-equipment. Isn't it now a problem if you want to participate in a concours?

I just think those warts are super ugly, and would never have been added to the cars unless the US mandated it.

And I'm not too worried about "concours". My plan for the car is just to make a really nice, original driver. Some parts are probably over restored for just a driver, but it's hard for me not to clean things up as it goes back together. But it's really far from 100% concours correct.

Here is my current list of "what's not correct":


- Mahle wheels. These are correct for a 914-6, but this car came with steel wheels.
- 185 tires (should be 165 with the Mahle wheels).

- Original cylinders bored to 81mm, new 81mm pistons. Not 80mm, but heads did not have to be machined. So in theory, someone could go back to 100% original with new P&Cs if they really cared. 81x66 = 2041 cc, so it's still a "2.0".
- "E" cam (original have "T" cams, but if someone really cared, this could also be reversed 100%.
- Added later Carrera chain tensioners. Not original, but stupid not to add them (IMO).

- Added front sway bar (Tarrett).
- Bilstein shock and struts.
- Porterfield brake pads (not OE).

- Used an aftermarket washer pump, not OE.
- H4 headlights, not sealed beam.
- Not OE seatbelts

- Small triangle headlight plate is plated silver, and should be zinc plated.
- Gas cap is yellow cadmium plated, but should be zinc plated (I think). But it looks better this way IMO. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
- Gas cap shroud thing is held in with socket cap screws, should be hex screws (it's all I had).
- Momo prototipo steering wheel with adapter.
- Power Hershmann antennea (original was manual).
- Used black undercoating on bottom of car (original was grey).
- Euro front and rear tail lights on a US car.
- Several parts powder coated, but original was paint.
- Several bolts/washers are zinc plated, and should be yellow cadmium (98% are correct).


And I'm probably missing a lot of other things. See anything else? Feel free to tear it apart! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

On a side, note, I don't think I'll ever try to do a "correct"/"original" restoration again. I just don't enjoy being restricted to find the right bolts/coating/etc. I'd just rather put something in that looks nice and works well and not worry about it. It was more fun to be creative when building my orange 3.6 car.

-Steve
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post Nov 17 2014, 12:45 PM
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Off to get an alignment today...

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post Nov 17 2014, 02:42 PM
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Off to get an alignment today...

-Steve



Steve,

if you like you could also use 195 with the 5 1/2 MAHLE wheels. There is given an official approval by Porsche.
Car looks great and I guess that most of the experts do not know all the differences you listed.

Keep on restoring it
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post Dec 1 2014, 12:44 PM
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Still some minor details like windows and an interior, but I did drive it to work today! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

Vrooom!



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Showroom fresh, excellent work ! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/pray.gif)
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post Dec 1 2014, 01:25 PM
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Very nice. The footage of how the strainer sock should look is informative for those experiencing fuel delivery issues.
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post Dec 1 2014, 01:46 PM
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I am so jealous...... happy motoring.
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What a transformation from when I saw the car last year. Amazing, what a beautiful car you have there!
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i was going to do just the back pad, but thought id try everything.

100 sq ft roll, probably 30%+ wasted.



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I would suggest cutting out in the channels in the floor. This will alow any moisture that collects there to dry out an not be trapped under the sound deadening.
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Somehow, I'm now a fan of the Mahle wheels. They look unique and great on your car.

Bravo.
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