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> 914-6 Restoration, ...and away we go
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post Oct 24 2014, 12:25 PM
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Hi all, I’m still a newbie here on world, I’ve made a few posts but have not yet formally introduced myself. My name is Kent and I have been restoring cars for over 20 years now. I did the reconstruction, body and paint on Andy’s (socalandy) 914-6. I immediately became hooked on 914,s and bought and built a 914 V8 conversion. I am starting a new restoration on another 914-6 so I will be posting pics of the progress as I go. The owner of this cars name is Jim and he has done a nice job of rounding up and restoring many of the parts thus far so this will no doubt be a nice car in the end. Andy (socalandy) posted a thread on this car a few months back and now it is in my shop and I’m ready to begin.


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post Oct 24 2014, 12:31 PM
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post Oct 24 2014, 12:32 PM
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Kent, I can't wait to follow your progress on this six. Going through Andy's build was a real treat. Good luck and please take plenty of pictures.
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post Oct 24 2014, 12:37 PM
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Kent, I can't wait to follow your progress on this six. Going through Andy's build was a real treat. Good luck and please take plenty of pictures.

Thanks, will do.
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post Oct 24 2014, 12:40 PM
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post Oct 24 2014, 12:44 PM
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The Donor Car. R.I.P. I will be using the fenders and Quarter Panels from this car as well as some other areas/sections.


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post Oct 24 2014, 12:48 PM
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If it wasn't for the vin # on the /6, I'd say rebuild the doner with the parts off the red car (or is that rust colored). Nice project for a commercial builder!
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post Oct 24 2014, 01:00 PM
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Nice build on Andy's car. I saw it both before (in Joe's yard) and after the work (RRC14). No doubt the next car will be equally as nice.
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post Oct 24 2014, 02:49 PM
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QUOTE(914350 @ Oct 24 2014, 11:25 AM) *
... I immediately became hooked on 914,s ...

Funny how that works (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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post Oct 24 2014, 03:03 PM
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QUOTE(914350 @ Oct 24 2014, 11:25 AM) *

Hi all, I’m still a newbie here on world, I’ve made a few posts but have not yet formally introduced myself. My name is Kent and I have been restoring cars for over 20 years now. I did the reconstruction, body and paint on Andy’s (socalandy) 914-6 that is currently the Car of the Month on 914world. I immediately became hooked on 914,s and bought and built a 914 V8 conversion. I am starting a new restoration on another 914-6 so I will be posting pics of the progress as I go. The owner of this cars name is Jim and he has done a nice job of rounding up and restoring many of the parts thus far so this will no doubt be a nice car in the end. Andy (socalandy) posted a thread on this car a few months back and now it is in my shop and I’m ready to begin.

Incredible job on Andy's car (IMG:style_emoticons/default/pray.gif) I just sent my v8 conversion off to paint . I wish I known of you before (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif) nice job, can't wait to see how this one turns out.
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post Oct 24 2014, 03:28 PM
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post Oct 24 2014, 03:28 PM
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I already got my hands dirty on this one and Kent will hammer it into another GEM (IMG:style_emoticons/default/first.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/pray.gif)
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post Oct 24 2014, 03:36 PM
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Excellent! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png) We can always use another skilled expert who loves these cars and knows how to really fix them. I loved Andy's build and really look forward to following this one along. Like already mentioned, please keep us hooked with tons of progress pictures. Thanks in advance and my hat is tipped to you for the outstanding work on Andy's beautiful car.
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post Oct 25 2014, 07:33 PM
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Excellent! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png) We can always use another skilled expert who loves these cars and knows how to really fix them. I loved Andy's build and really look forward to following this one along. Like already mentioned, please keep us hooked with tons of progress pictures. Thanks in advance and my hat is tipped to you for the outstanding work on Andy's beautiful car.

Well thank you very much.
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post Oct 25 2014, 07:35 PM
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Spent today trimming the panels off of the car and getting it ready for media blasting.


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post Oct 25 2014, 07:38 PM
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The inner Roll Bar structure is in great condition. Not rotted out on the lower area like they can be.


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post Oct 25 2014, 07:44 PM
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post Oct 25 2014, 11:31 PM
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post Oct 26 2014, 06:09 AM
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What did you use to remove the panels? What ever it was it seemed to go well.
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post Oct 29 2014, 08:09 PM
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What did you use to remove the panels? What ever it was it seemed to go well.


There's many different tools that are used, I use a sawzall/Reciprocating saw (large and small) and a cut off wheel to cut the panel back to the edges then a spot weld drill bit to help with separating the spot welds and even a air chisel at some points but being carful not to damage the lip/edge that the new panel will attach to. there's lots of different ways to go about it, sometimes the welds just snap loose as you twist the metal away.


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