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[veekry9]

Less radical than the two above,a slight widening of the flanks.The work required to modify the original doors is apparent.
It has a lift up rear section that mimics the 904's,though a separate trunk panel is built in.The shape is reminiscent of the 904's,the windscreen the only common part.
The slope of the frunklid is extended several inches,the latemodel's 'crunchbox' replicated in lightweight grp/abs/vinyl,and carries twin LED lamps.
Some metalwork is done to remove the doggles that receive the new bumper,twin cooler scoops integrated that are similar to the chromed potmetal/plastic of the early's.
All of the work of other's prior '914+904' versions,suffered from the lack of the original windscreen,a significant feature,and great looking on the 914's later mod shape.
Note the length of the roofline behind the sideglass,and how the green gasburner above is much longer,a more attractive iteration.
The cab-forward position of the glass is what makes the slope of the trailing roofline meet the trunk's top in a pleasing way.
Smoother through the air,less turbulence induced and a giant fan,pulling a low pressure beneath the car,an upflow,like the Hall CanAms.
With a wing above and behind the roof,spats and a scraper up front,a 20mph advantage for the hp available.
Stable at speed,the air controlled,the pressures managed to push the shape down,trying to be slick.
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Inspired by the Unobtanium 914+904,an evolution of a shape,with a purpose.
With the wheelbase stretch,a longer engine/tx package can be installed without holing the firewall,a matter of 100-150mm.
A flat six would of course need little,if any extra space,a V8 of course could use the room,depending on the dimensions of the engine used.
The huge pillow of air trying to get under the nose is given a low drag place to go,into the tunnel located outside the inner door panel.
Separated from the flow under the belly,and given a good signal at the rear low pressure area.
The cross sectional area from the front to rear is a growing dimension,allowing great flow of cooling and aerodynamic smoothing air.
The room afforded,allows a robust cage,intrusion panels and rollup windows,very convenient.Tubular.
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I love this! Needs Fuchs!

Here are your Five-Fuchs. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
You spelled your name wrong! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/unsure.gif)
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[sixnotfour]

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[veekry9]

He wanted more luggage room,undoubtedly,and has achieved space for the new purpose.
Heck,he may be using the car for something never imagined,horticulture.
Give him a call and ask if it is for sale,to do a restore.
California,huh?
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https://www.google.ca/search?q=weed+states+...igB&dpr=1.5
Oreo-gone.
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Maybe they are discussing the great dent he's pointing to.
With a spare trunklid,the convertible dumpster trunk is quickly replaced with a smoothy.
Weird things happen in Ca,the crack of the earth at cause,perhaps.
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[sb914]

Tow truck driver has two heads (IMG:style_emoticons/default/WTF.gif)

[veekry9]

Nah,two-faced.
Not an unusual affliction in the trade.Once they get their hooks into you..
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[iamchappy]

Id keep the side pillars more stock looking to retain the 914 identity. I don't think they need to swept back.

[sixnotfour]

Maybe they are discussing the great dent he's pointing to.With a spare trunklid,the convertible trunk is quickly replaced with a smoothy.Weird things happen in Ca,the crack of the earth at cause,perhaps.

It was on fire...dry chem

[veekry9]

Id keep the side pillars more stock looking to retain the 914 identity. I don't think they need to swept back.

Thanks,great idea.Hadn't occurred to me,I'll do a version,to try it on for size.
The trailing roofline was an attempt to separate the flows,the inertia of the air creating large turbulent vortices.
The LeMans windscreen and those 'walls' made for a smoother passage,needing less hp to push through.
Heck,a vertical separator with a spline curve would work the same as the LMPs.
A bit flash though,I wished to keep it soap bar smooth,60s like.
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A compromise,retaining the high rear deck line.More headroom,and a visually low roof proportion.
It's chopped,50mm or so.Up top,the comparison to the '16 Cayman is clear.Down low and fast.
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[Ferg]

Is it just the picture or are those French rear lenses?

[veekry9]

German.
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(edit:07/24/16):
https://www.google.ca/search?q=plastic+lens...t_lgXxgU_IgM%3A
http://www.prototypetoday.com/tag/injection-molding
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[sixnotfour]

Congrats you are almost to 1964 Ferrari 250 LM by Scaglietti... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

[veekry9]

Well,I did purchase a 1:18 diecast model of the 250LM as a gift,some half dozen yrs ago.
But no,the intent was to trial fit the 914 with the sloped LeMans windsceen,as it has a more rounded profile.
*The 250 LM glass by the way,is only available to the owners of the original cars,factory,I believe.And pricey.*
(edit:07/23/16)Totally wrong on that,it is then,possible to meld a 250's windscreen onto a 914's chassis. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/evilgrin.gif)
Gee,thanks,[sixnotfour],I would never have considered the proposal.*A wider,taller windshield,allowing more shoulder room.*
(edit:07/27/16):Well,after some measurements,it is the 904's windscreen that is taller,the 250's is wider and more sloped.
http://www.pilkington.com/en-gb/uk/automot...-models/ferrari

But,the Lancia Stratos windscreen is a piece that is not too dear.
Way rad.
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718-8 2L Le Mans '63


718-8 2L Nurburgring '63

It is apparent what they were trying to achieve,aero like.
Smooth.
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[sixnotfour]

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[sixnotfour]

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[veekry9]

"First shown at Geneva in 1965, the 250 LM ‘Stradale’ then left for the USA where it remained until now. It is equipped with electric windows and leather seats."
http://www.velocetoday.com/villa-deste-2013/

Man,I adore the perspex rear window,with the formed vents,a detail later done,also by Pininfarina,with the 288 GTO.
A Cool 17M+.
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250LM Stradale 6025 at MtDiablo,CA.
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(edit:07/26/16):
A happy ending. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
http://www.carbuildindex.com/29459/engine-...ed-for-auction/
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[veekry9]

A raised roofline,for the taller driver,with helmet.
The seats,dropped 40mm,closer to the floor pan,the firewall sloped,the footbox lengthened.
Note that the wheelwells have been raised,the front to the same height as the frunklid.
http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?sho...22522&st=50
That glass would be a custom formed piece,fitting the factory upper frame,the lower seat modified for a similar radius as the 904's.
A form(mold) would have to be made for the short run,tempered,laminated safety glass.
Not cheep tho.
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[Rand]

Reminds me of this... (pic from WCR 2011)

[JmuRiz]

Always loved the 250LM, viewed it as a Ferrari 914 (granted it was pre 914)
Believe it or not there was a time not-so-long ago when they weren't insanely priced...kind of like the 904 etc. Forget about it now.

[veekry9]

Well,a jackpot winner,with 300M after taxes might consider such a bauble.
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A trip to the moon,or Mars...

So,a derelict 914 chassis,some sweat equity and various Porsche organs,shake until competitive.
Driving about to make rescues of the numbers,as Unobtanium does with the 356.
A large 'Field of Dreams'steadily decaying as we watch.
Once kissed by the 914 pixie,hard to avert one's affection,and coinage.
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[sixnotfour]

So if you (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer3.gif) enough and look just right (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) ...you might see some resemblance (IMG:style_emoticons/default/drunk.gif) or not (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif) actually mines the 13yr newer model (IMG:style_emoticons/default/WTF.gif)