newbie 74 1.8 project, rustoration turning into a GT lookalike Options

[jmitro]

Engine bar and shifter rod from my old engine were bead blasted, epoxy primed, and painted yesterday. Today - Major milestone reached!! Engine and gearbox installed into the chassis. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
Pretty much everything is new - motor and transmission mounts, clutch cable, all new shifter bushings, inboard and outboard CV joints rebuilt, new speedometer cable.

After a break for brief lunch and quick 4 mile run, I'll install the SSI heat exchangers and muffler; then reinstall the engine tin and figure out where to mount the CIS intake bits.

It's coming together quick now. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

[jmitro]

And a rennshift courtesy of the World

[jmitro]

so a lot of progress has been made although I haven't updated in a while.
Original odometer rebuilt at North Hollywood speedo and needle swapped out for a silver dot version. (freakin $$$)
All gauges installed. Speedometer cable installed.
Engine lid pull cable installed.
Wiring harness sorted out, spliced, cleaned up, and installed with new fuses
Relay board installed with all new relays, all circuits tested
Battery cable run to starter, oil pressure sender hooked up
Engine filled with oil, cranked over until oil pressure built up (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
Fuel tank filled and then.....I noticed fuel leaking from the inline fuel filter (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)
So close to getting it sorted out, but soon it will be running.

[jmitro]

I only filled the tank about 1/3 gallon before I saw the leak.
Fortunately the filter and fuel pump are in the front trunk so I saw it quickly.
Not sure if it's a bad (brand new) filter, or if the connection was too loose. I tightened the fuel hose clamps as tight as I could but still leaked on the outflow side of the filter.

[jmitro]

after a hiatus with repairing a wrecked Boxster, I'm finally back to the 914.
built a replica of the GT style fuel filler using some of the original fuel tank parts and a top purchased off ebay

[jmitro]

Finally, I'm sending the car to my local indy Porsche shop to troubleshoot the non-start and have an alignment done.

Car should be back on the road soon (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif)

[jmitro]

Dammit I cannot get these photos to load straight...

anyway, finally it lives! Took the car to my local indy Porsche shop for final troubleshooting and fine tuning, and they got the 2056 running and sorted out some electrical problems.
I drove the car home today. What a vintage experience! My anxiety was increased when I realized I had no rear view mirrors and no license plate! Not to mention driving in rush hour traffic.
Fortunately OKC has minimal rush hour traffic compared to the bigger cities.

[jmitro]

A little pensive driving home without license plate, insurance, rear view mirrors, or fire extinguisher. But I made it (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

[ndfrigi]

Fixed the pics for you @jmitro
hope I can also start my 74 bahia red with 2056 dual weber carb soon.

[jmitro]

I'm a little late for this replay, but wanted to add a link to the for sale ad which has a link to all the photos and some final finished photos of the car.

http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?sho...7&hl=raised

While the restoration process was fun and challenging at times, the car would not have been driven, as I have a Cayman for the track and a 924 Carrera GT project. The car has now been sold to a buyer who saw it here on 914 World, adding to his collection of 914s. This forum was an invaluable source in my rebuild journey, for both information and parts. Thanks to all that contributed with help, encouragement, services, and products. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)