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> Area51Werks starts another Autotopsy Resurrection of a Factory 6, Welding is Done! Fixtures are removed Onto the cleanup and paint work.
rick 918-S
post Oct 24 2013, 12:48 AM
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I wanted to start another build thread for the 914-6 I purchased from Ethan. When we were able to put together a deal I could hardly wait to come out and collect it.

Last year our Titan was totaled. So Sandy and I took our little truck with trailer and headed out. We drove straight through to Vegas. We met up with John Peterson and stayed in the 914 room. Sandy was calling it our room. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/first.gif)

Half way to Vegas the brakes started grinding. There was no way we were going to make So Cal and all the hills with dead brakes. So while Sandy was at her meeting in Vegas JP and I rebuilt the front brakes on the mighty Ranger. Thanks again for all your help and hospitality John!

Our first stop on the way to pick up the 6 was at Ron's shop. Ron set me up with a 2.7S and goodies. Thanks to his generosity I have most everything to put the car back in running condition when the chassis work in done. And congratulations to Grandpa Ron and the new baby girl they just welcomed into the world.

When we arrived at Ethan's we were pleasantly surprised by the weather. Beautiful Sunny California makes it hard to leave and come back to the cold and snow. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif) Yes, we were greeted by a nice light dusting of snow when we arrived home. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wacko.gif)

Anyway, it was great to spend the day with friends, eat brisket and tell stories.

Kent, Rod and Wayne came to help with the fun.

I received a project from Rod while I was there. More on that in another thread.

Rod was a wealth of knowledge about the history of this car. I really need to spend some time on the phone with him now that I am back and talk more about the cars origin and past.

Kent lead the way and got us back on the road heading out of So Cal to points east. It was a great day in the 914World. Thanks all!

Now on to the car. I have it home now. My son Aric and I spent some time doing forensics on the chassis. We dropped the suspension and started removing some of the bolt on stuff that will have to be cleared in order to repair the chassis.

I plan a full on documented chassis rebuild showing the process involved in determining how and where to pull, what to remove and the importance of proper technic when splitting panels welding things back together. To some this may be basic but I get a lot of questions about chassis repairs and felt it would be a good place to start a discussion.

For now, here's the car:

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My favorite place to stop for a photo of my 914's. I have taken a photo here with every 914 I have.

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post Nov 9 2013, 10:21 AM
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I'm collecting parts and trimming the donor panels in preparation of the big day. I have every intension of having scotty b here during the big pull on the Celette. We have been chatting about this for some time. He seems to think I can teach him something.

Mark your welcome to come out too. I have a big house with extra beds. Spend a long weekend. It will be a great time.



(IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif) I wonder if there's room for the film crew?
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post Nov 9 2013, 10:30 AM
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Mark your welcome to come out too. I have a big house with extra beds. Spend a long weekend. It will be a great time.

Keep me posted. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/boldblue.gif) Thought about driving out, but then remembered that severe snow allergy I have. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)

We need to make this happen (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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post Nov 9 2013, 10:37 AM
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Mark I'm sure they have a pill for that.
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post Nov 9 2013, 10:40 AM
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so how many real six-es do we think are out there?

and I am sure everyone has seen the SILVER one in the classifieds priced at $87k (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wub.gif)
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post Nov 9 2013, 11:22 AM
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This thread might just set a record for follows! I can't wait to see this come back to life (IMG:style_emoticons/default/popcorn[1].gif)
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post Nov 9 2013, 05:48 PM
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post Nov 10 2013, 07:11 AM
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You rock Rick! Can't wait to see it done. Let me know if you need a hand. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/type.gif)
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post Dec 15 2013, 01:11 PM
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Ok, I finally have the Mercedes off the Celette. I have limited space and with all the snow I can't move the Celette to the other garage. So I spent all day yesterday removing the Mercedes and mounting the 6 on the pinch weld clamps.

I have other cars ahead of mine so I won't rent the fixtures to start the repairs until around the end of March but at least the car is sitting on the bench.

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post Dec 15 2013, 02:44 PM
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QUOTE(rick 918-S @ Nov 8 2013, 10:52 PM) *

I'm collecting parts and trimming the donor panels in preparation of the big day. I have every intension of having scotty b here during the big pull on the Celette. We have been chatting about this for some time. He seems to think I can teach him something.

Mark your welcome to come out too. I have a big house with extra beds. Spend a long weekend. It will be a great time.



(IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif) I wonder if there's room for the film crew?


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post Dec 15 2013, 03:08 PM
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post Dec 15 2013, 04:11 PM
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How do you get the car up there?
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post Dec 15 2013, 09:46 PM
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post May 8 2014, 06:40 PM
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Thought I would give this a bump. I'm just finishing Ben's 6 and a 72 911 targa. If I don't get called to work I may be able to rent the fixtures and get started with the first pulls.

A couple issues. I have a parts roller I have to retrieve from Mosier OR. first. I may need the front fenders off the roller. I'm also working another deal on a front clip in Cali. I may be out west sooner than I can get up to OR. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) What to do... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif)
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post Jun 29 2014, 06:49 AM
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A lot has happened since my last post. I delivered the 911 to Cleveland. My intension was to hit the road with my trailer from there and head west. I have a rear trunk lid in Vegas to collect from JP and a roller in OR. to try to get home.

While in Cleveland I got a call to work. So instead of heading to JP's I ended up in Nebraska. I spent a couple weeks there then had a blast back home for another obligation I can't mention yet... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif)

Then from home I ended up going back to Cleveland to get the Mercedes back here to finish. 14+ hrs. both ways is a killer! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wacko.gif)

I talked to SoCal Andy yesterday about the 6. It inspired me to bump this thread. I am thinking about renting the fixtures and starting on the 6 even without the roller I need to collect from OR. So maybe some progress soon.
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post Jun 29 2014, 07:10 AM
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BTW: my friend that owned the Mercedes I'm working on gave me 5 cans of this for the 6.


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post Jun 29 2014, 08:02 AM
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BTW: my friend that owned the Mercedes I'm working on gave me 5 cans of this for the 6.

I heard beige is nla. Probably worth it's weight in gold.
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post Jun 29 2014, 09:45 AM
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Awesome. You can paint over it and even if you get a few chips over time it won't be too noticeable with beige.

I haven't used the word "beige" in a while (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) . Beige....it looks funny.
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post Jul 4 2014, 05:40 AM
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I got my COA but started a new thread instead of adding to this one. Anywho, here's the link to get everything in the same place.

http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?sho...=238745&hl=


So I would like to search out the original engine if possible. 6404371. I know it's a needle in a hay stack but the thrill is in the hunt.

Also what is option C13?

Does "light metal wheels" always mean 14" Fuch wheels or 15" Mahle gas burners?

Were 15" Fuch wheels also in that mix?
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Light metal wheels is usually Mahle wheels. 14" Fuchs were the factory wheel but many dealers and individuals swapped them for the 911 15" Fuchs.

C13 is unknown to me.
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post Sep 20 2014, 10:53 AM
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A special WOW! and thank you to PMB performance for fixing me up with these awesome 6 parts! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/pray.gif)


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