Tastefully Modded 1970 -6, PCA Member Video from Amelia Island Options

[Garland]

Mods in general = (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)
Mods + 914. = (IMG:style_emoticons/default/unsure.gif)

STOCK = (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif)
That's what gets my attention.
Personally I say, you need 2. First 1 stock, and 1 to mess with.

[MoveQik]

Mods in general = (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)
Mods + 914. = (IMG:style_emoticons/default/unsure.gif)

STOCK = (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif)
That's what gets my attention.
Personally I say, you need 2. First 1 stock, and 1 to mess with.

There are those that would say there isn't much fun in a stock 914 once you have been in a modified one. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif)

I would give a left....no, maybe a right nut to have his AC system! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)

[somd914]

Mods in general = (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)
Mods + 914. = (IMG:style_emoticons/default/unsure.gif)

STOCK = (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif)
That's what gets my attention.
Personally I say, you need 2. First 1 stock, and 1 to mess with.

He had two but sold me his '73 when he was finally ready to get the 6 rolling.

My car has a good bit of mods, and I keep going. Up to a 2056, 911 front end, lots of little things here and there, next is potentially a 2270, my wife wants me to go wide body (the car, not me though I'm heading that way (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) ).

My Carrera also is not stock and it too will continue to receive mods.

For me the driving pleasure is far greater than stock for either of them.

But I will admit, I like my mods to be sympathetic with the era.

[bigkensteele]

It is his car, and he did what he wanted to with it. Good for him, as I plan to do the same. I really like some of his mods a lot, others not so much, but it doesn't matter since it isn't my car. What is apparent is that he put a lot of time, effort, money and thought into it. I hope that my quality of execution can be in the same ballpark.

Mind you, mine is a driver quality '75 1.8, so it can be debated as to whether or not I will be committing any atrocities by modifying it.

[MoveQik]

It is his car, and he did what he wanted to with it. Good for him, as I plan to do the same. I really like some of his mods a lot, others not so much, but it doesn't matter since it isn't my car. What is apparent is that he put a lot of time, effort, money and thought into it. I hope that my quality of execution can be in the same ballpark.

Mind you, mine is a driver quality '75 1.8, so it can be debated as to whether or not I will be committing any atrocities by modifying it.

Totally agree! I started out with the same as you...a 75 1.8. The least collectible of all 914's IMHO. Still, I would guess that many people cringe every time they see some of the stuff I have done to my car. In fact, this weekend I had a guy tell me to my face that I shouldn't have done some of the things I did. As soon as I heard that, I started going through all the other "stupid" mods I have done. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif)

[colingreene]

How has no one noticed the door on the gas cap is a stupid idea considering the direction it opens.
And who taught them how to work a microphone.
It hears you, you dont have to put it in your mouth.

[somd914]

For those who might be interested, here a few shots from a few years ago when he first got it on the road.

As for the mod debate, that is like carbs vs FI, religion, and politics. There are aspects of his car I envy, and there aspects of it I personally wouldn't do. But anyone can restore a car to stock as it is not creative - just redo what's already been done and documented. In my mind a stock car is frequently substandard compared to what aftermarket parts can add, and even in industry, each model year frequently gets improvements as the manufacturer learns more or technology improves.

[iamchappy]

How has no one noticed the door on the gas cap is a stupid idea considering the direction it opens.
And who taught them how to work a microphone.
It hears you, you dont have to put it in your mouth.

Well i dont know if it's such a stupid idea as i think having to open the front hood to get to it is.... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/stirthepot.gif)

[Johny Blackstain]

Well i dont know if it's such a stupid idea as i think having to open the front hood to get to it is.... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/stirthepot.gif)

Unlike yours, his opens in the opposite direction so if the magnet fails for some reason, the door opens up & acts like an air brake. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) Should be an easy fix to spin & remount 180 deg.

[Chris H.]

Hey Chap I always wondered...do you get any fuel spillage when you fill the tank with that setup? Around here there's always a lot of excess fuel in the hose when you put the nozzle in... (yeah...there's an easy joke in that sentence somewhere (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)).

It's a work of art BTW, but so is the rest of the car.

[somd914]

Hey Chap I always wondered...do you get any fuel spillage when you fill the tank with that setup? Around here there's always a lot of excess fuel in the hose when you put the nozzle in... (yeah...there's an easy joke in that sentence somewhere (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)).

It's a work of art BTW, but so is the rest of the car.

My fuel door, opens appropriately. This was the first iteration of John adding a fuel door - significantly different from what he did on his 6.

No issues with fuel spillage, just remember to shake the hose two or three times first, but not more than three... Seriously I always rotate the nozzle upward until it is over the tank.

As for fuel doors, I've encountered a few former owners who have expressed discontent with "ruining" the clean lines of the hood. However, they wouldn't volunteer to crouch under the hood and fill it up for me.

[iamchappy]

No more worries of spillage than the other way under the hood. Easier to keep the hose off the cars fender, and the nossle up till over the filler is how its done, just like if your filling your bike.

[rick 918-S]

No more worries of spillage than the other way under the hood. Easier to keep the hose off the cars fender, and the nossle up till over the filler is how its done, just like if your filling your bike.

I really like the fuel door. Dave's faces the right way. The car is a nice save from a race car. MY personal preference would be to remove woodworkers project and the interior disco. With an engine like that making that Porsche song who needs the stereo. Guess I'm a little more conservative. The engine is a plus in my book.

[mepstein]

I would like to see the A/C install.

[somd914]

The 3.2 with Motronic is a bullet-proof engine, likely one of Porsche's best - hard to argue against it especially when the original 2.0 is long gone.

This is the only 914-6 I've driven and am surprised at the amount of fan noise over my shoulder - certainly something I don't notice in a 911 with the fan further aft.

I'll see if I can get a few A/C photos to post.

[Mueller]

I like it...a few things I'd do differently but that is what makes us all unique...

[bonedoc]

Thanks everyone for the comments on my car. I had no idea such a passionate conversion was taking place until somd914 notified me. Guess I should check the forum more often (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) The car is clearly very personalized, thus I would not expect every aspect to appeal to every person. My goal in this project was to create a car that was true to the fundamentals of the original but customized to my specific tastes. Similar, I believe, in the philosophy that leads Porsche to have a special order department. In the end, for me, this 6 is my dream 914 and believe me, it is one helluva fun driver (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif)

[GeorgeRud]

It truly is a nicely done, unique car. It looked like the firewall was slightly bumped to clear the AC compressor, but otherwise things fit nicely.

I had recently heard of electric compressors that may eleviate the AC fitment issues, but they draw 35 amps at 12 volts. If one could be mounted in the front trunk compartment, adding AC to a 914-6 could be a nice installation with much shorter hoses and a cleaner engine compartment.