'71 Build Thread, Diamond in the Rough |
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'71 Build Thread, Diamond in the Rough |
dlee6204 |
Jan 29 2015, 07:17 PM
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Howdy Group: Members Posts: 2,162 Joined: 30-April 06 From: Burnsville, NC Member No.: 5,956 |
I thought I would share my most recent project. I picked this car up a couple weeks ago on craigslist. It's a '71 w/ 78K on the clock. It's definitely in project form but one thing that I liked about it is that it is pretty original and unmolested... no goofy PO repairs, all stock parts, relatively low miles plus I love the early style 914 w/ steelies (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wub.gif) . Its been stored in a barn for many years. It does have some rust but its fairly manageable which is pretty good for East coast standards.
The plan right now is to keep it all stock and just create a nice original driver. Bringing it home... The battery tray has some light surface rust Here's the underside of the passenger long. I was able to jack the car up and door gaps didn't change (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif) .... Heck, most 914s I bring home don't even have a place to jack it up anymore. |
stevegm |
Jan 29 2015, 07:22 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,111 Joined: 14-July 14 From: North Carolina Member No.: 17,633 Region Association: South East States |
Very cool. I really like the early cars with steelies too. I have a '71 that I am going to put the original wheels on too.
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dlee6204 |
Jan 29 2015, 07:22 PM
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Howdy Group: Members Posts: 2,162 Joined: 30-April 06 From: Burnsville, NC Member No.: 5,956 |
Tonight I removed the battery tray and cleaned out the hell hole. There was quite a bit of crap buried down there so it was nice to see what's underneath.
Overall not too bad... Better than I thought. In the coming weeks I will pull the engine to refresh so I will repair this at that time. I should be able to patch everything and shouldn't need a new engine shelf. |
trojanhorsepower |
Jan 29 2015, 07:54 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 867 Joined: 21-September 03 From: Marion, NC Member No.: 1,179 Region Association: None |
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Doug saves another one! When are you going to bring the unmentionable white car over? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) |
Erben914 |
Jan 29 2015, 08:41 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 137 Joined: 1-January 13 From: Sacramento Member No.: 15,314 Region Association: Central California |
"The battery tray has some light surface rust"
Um. I know I'm from California but that battery tray is totally wasted dude! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif) |
bulitt |
Jan 29 2015, 09:26 PM
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Achtzylinder Group: Members Posts: 4,188 Joined: 2-October 11 Member No.: 13,632 Region Association: South East States |
no goofy PO repairs, It was the cheap welder I had. Really! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif) And lack of skill set. |
dlee6204 |
Jan 30 2015, 04:28 AM
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Howdy Group: Members Posts: 2,162 Joined: 30-April 06 From: Burnsville, NC Member No.: 5,956 |
no goofy PO repairs, It was the cheap welder I had. Really! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif) And lack of skill set. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif) Way to point yourself out there Bob. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif) |
dlee6204 |
Jan 30 2015, 04:33 AM
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Howdy Group: Members Posts: 2,162 Joined: 30-April 06 From: Burnsville, NC Member No.: 5,956 |
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) Doug saves another one! When are you going to bring the unmentionable white car over? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) |
FourBlades |
Jan 30 2015, 05:05 AM
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From Wreck to Rockin Group: Members Posts: 2,056 Joined: 3-December 07 From: Brevard, FL Member No.: 8,414 Region Association: South East States |
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dlee6204 |
Jan 31 2015, 08:00 PM
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Howdy Group: Members Posts: 2,162 Joined: 30-April 06 From: Burnsville, NC Member No.: 5,956 |
Today I pulled off the rockers to see what was hiding.
Lots of debris trapped on both sides. Driver side looks great though. Jackpoint will still need to be replaced but that was expected. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) |
dlee6204 |
Jan 31 2015, 08:03 PM
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Howdy Group: Members Posts: 2,162 Joined: 30-April 06 From: Burnsville, NC Member No.: 5,956 |
The driver side will needs a little more work. What was left of the old tube was being held together by dirt. I already have some new metal from RestorationDesign on order.
Note the extra wires. They are for the fuel pump which was relocated upfront. I'll likely keep the pump in the back. |
dlee6204 |
Jan 31 2015, 08:07 PM
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Howdy Group: Members Posts: 2,162 Joined: 30-April 06 From: Burnsville, NC Member No.: 5,956 |
This week I also got the injectors sent off to the cleaned, I sent off a flywheel to be lightened, and I have been getting together some parts to go the powder coaters and platers. Slowly but surely.
Random picture of the interior. |
dlee6204 |
Feb 5 2015, 06:18 PM
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Howdy Group: Members Posts: 2,162 Joined: 30-April 06 From: Burnsville, NC Member No.: 5,956 |
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dlee6204 |
Feb 5 2015, 06:21 PM
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Howdy Group: Members Posts: 2,162 Joined: 30-April 06 From: Burnsville, NC Member No.: 5,956 |
I also got the injectors back from being cleaned. These were in real rough shape but they cleaned up real nice. Unfortunately one of them couldn't be saved so I'll be on the hunt for some more cores.
Before: After: |
forrestkhaag |
Feb 5 2015, 07:21 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 935 Joined: 21-April 14 From: Scottsdale, Arizona Member No.: 17,273 Region Association: Southwest Region |
I also got the injectors back from being cleaned. These were in real rough shape but they cleaned up real nice. Unfortunately one of them couldn't be saved so I'll be on the hunt for some more cores. Before: After: and if you need some 71 front suspension parts I have a relatively complete front suspension sans the strut inserts (which were bad) including the 320I brake upgrade. you pay shipping you can have........ My 71 just received the 911s vented brakes and all the trimmings..... just test drove the five-bolt conversion and all checked out........ have fun. and marry a wealthy woman......... |
dlee6204 |
Mar 22 2015, 07:10 AM
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Howdy Group: Members Posts: 2,162 Joined: 30-April 06 From: Burnsville, NC Member No.: 5,956 |
I finally found time to pull the motor and started breaking things down. No real surprises found but now I can finally start rust repair.
The motor is locked up and I think I found why... The other three intakes look good but I will know more once I pull the heads. Also bought a 1.7L muffler that I finished painting. |
914Sixer |
Mar 22 2015, 08:15 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 9,023 Joined: 17-January 05 From: San Angelo Texas Member No.: 3,457 Region Association: Southwest Region |
Looking good! I like the OE muffler look.
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KELTY360 |
Mar 22 2015, 09:40 AM
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914 Neferati Group: Members Posts: 5,091 Joined: 31-December 05 From: Pt. Townsend, WA Member No.: 5,344 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
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Cairo94507 |
Mar 22 2015, 10:22 AM
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Michael Group: Members Posts: 10,102 Joined: 1-November 08 From: Auburn, CA Member No.: 9,712 Region Association: Northern California |
This car appears to be in amazingly good condition (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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dlee6204 |
Mar 23 2015, 06:51 PM
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Howdy Group: Members Posts: 2,162 Joined: 30-April 06 From: Burnsville, NC Member No.: 5,956 |
I cleaned up the heat exchangers yesterday. They cleaned up real nice. Also got a small package from 914Rubber today. As always great stuff. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif)
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