2016 Build-Off Challenge - Official Contest Thread, AND THE WINNER IS . . . Options

[rightpedal]

Update time.

Progress:

I think it is progress.... I bought a third car for the build. Well most of a car. It is a 1975 that Ghuff was working on. The body is really solid in the usual problem areas. It needs some love in the front fender to windshield post area and new doors/rear fenders. (A fun conversation with a skeptical wife...Its a lot less work to just chuck on some fenders)

A short 10hr drive to Georgia pick up the car and a 10 hr hop back. The 75 has been assessed cleaned and stowed.





Solid floors an longs!!!





The 73 started the end of its life by giving up the drive train and interior.










Challenges:
Staying awake on the trip home from Georgia.
Not posting enough on the build thread.

Budget:

-$1000.00 Original purchase

+$200.00 sold 2 sets of seats

+$400.00 sold targa top, center counsel, muffler, and sun visors
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- $400.00

-$300.00 for the 75
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-$700.00 In the hole

Goals next month:
Strip the 73 and cut it up.
Sell some of the "easy sale items"
Separate the usable parts from the 73 stash
Clean up the carbs
finish the engine tin and chassis parts that are in raw metal.

[Andyrew]

November Build Update: http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?s=&...t&p=2261816
The first half of this month was spent finishing up Bretts car. But after that was done I got some work done on fitting the engine and buying a load of parts.

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First I removed the engine shelf.

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Then I test fit the engine

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Reinforced and cut the hole

And bought the following from non vendors. (Pics in thread)
Fuel pump and surge tank
1300cc injectors
Water to air intercooler
Intercooler radiator
Electronic boost controller
Electronic water pump with LCD controller
Turbo heat blanket
Gold foil heat protectant
Intercooler radiator fill tank

[RJMII]

November update for my build:

I'm moving to Utah, and have spent most of my time gathering parts up to put them in the garage at my new place.

[brettrarnold]

Alright so i know im late to the party and i apologize. I spent almost half of November on a honeymoon in Colombia so that will be my only excuse. I will not have anymore.

I did manage to get the chassis braces on the car which was harder than it should have been, but was expected given my automotive knowledge. Anyhow, i did manage to spend some time learning how to cut up a 914 from the mile high crew and am very gracious for that.

Alright so attached is a photo with the chassis braces on.

December is going to be my month, i feel it.

Thanks for understanding my late post and if you dont, well come out to Lakewood Colorado and we can have a beer and discuss it in person.

-Brett

[whitetwinturbo]

My favorite oxymoron:

"... unexpected rust ... " (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wacko.gif)

[JoeDees]

My favorite oxymoron:

"... unexpected rust ... " (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wacko.gif)

hahaahahaha

[stevegm]

Three months of the Challenge are almost complete. It's time to heat this contest up. The first round of voting is right around the corner. And some of the vendor discounts end December 31st. So order what you need and get that 914 rolling.

[AndyB]

Current status of the car is the same as Octobers update. I haven't touched the car due to knee surgery followed by totaling my Jetta Sportwagon TDI, which was then followed by a fall at my daughters house with a landing on the very knee three weeks after surgery. I figure January can't get worse.

[jkb944t]

The month of December was very satisfying since the car was in the final stages of bodywork and painting. The car was painted a few days before Christmas and was buffed out on Christmas day. I was able to pick it up the day after Christmas which was very exciting!

I didn’t run into any unexpected challenges other than the car was done quicker than I anticipated but that is a good thing.

I haven’t had any shop or vendors offer any services but I will be taking advantage of 914Rubber’s generous discount offer in the next few days.

Below is my car finally back in my garage---Some assembly required!



Jeff B

[Olympic 914]

Wow !

Paint looks fantastic. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/thumb3d.gif)

[DRPHIL914]

Wow, Jefff that looks awesome!

My project update: STALLED,

I had to spend some time working on the other 914, the one that runs- already updated this on my project thread, but the skinny of it is this: selling our house, moving, garage space, therefore lack of time and $$ until after my house is sold-or I should say closed deal as it is under contract but here is the kicker, I'm having to spend almost $10k on roofing and wood rot and polybutyl plumbing replacement!! - that was my whole budget for the 914 build!!!! so I have not touched the car in the last month.
Vendors: I bought some door cranks.-ebay; car is sitting in garage ready to have gas put in the tank to test motor ,
- RESTORATION DESIGN partial floor panel and battery tray
- Auto Atlanta - L-jet parts including vac lines
-914 Rubber: upper dash vinyl and pad,
-Sierra Madre Collection: - outer door handles
-Reharvey-World member-awesome like new Mahle Wheels!!!
- tail light replacement and getting a new signal stalk/switch soon- 914sixer
-located local shop that has body experience with all older porsches, 356, 912, 911 etc they will do my few rust repair issues, clean up bad hell hole patch made by P.O. and replace battery tray - car is going to shop to make room in garage(rental house) so that we can store our stuff that has to come out of the attic of the house we are selling- we have a 2 week delay in closing on the awesome home we are buying(32x32 garage under house with separate shop etc!!!!!)
so this will not be complete move wise until end of February!!
Please be patient for this will be a completed running restored 75 914 , original color inside and out(black with white interior)
- I have a local shop paint quote and have set aside 2/3 of cost for this, so I just need the minor body, rust repair to be done and I expect it to be done by the time we move in February, plan is in 2 weeks it goes to the welder/body guy, then to paint, then back to me for assembly as it is for the most part stripped down.
-things I have to do before welding- remove rest of tar board off floor, remove rear tail lights, , that's it!!

pictures to follow soon!

Dr. Phil

[Olympic 914]

December update.

Well I did a bunch of this.



Then more of this.....




To get here... this is in PPG epoxy, then I'll shoot a couple coats of Slicksand and start blocking that down.




The lip on the fender is the hardest to get just right. but I am learning.

this still needs a little more work and the back quarter is coming along also.

I like the way the flares look, subtle, the front almost looks stock


Purchased new rocker covers from Restoration design, since mine were looking pretty bad.

still waiting on my PMB order. couple pieces are on backorder.

I got the bearing races installed in my front hubs. next I will put the Turbo tie rod parts onto the steering rack.

This competition is great for keeping me motivated. I seem to get a burst of energy near the end of the month..... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smash.gif)

[stevegm]

Awesome. I love them painted. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) Now to reassemble without scratching it.

[914forme]

Jeff B

Wow (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif)

[914forme]

Lets see, a whole bunch of life got in the way. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif)

Trip to Portland ended in a ride to the ER, but I caused our plane to get emergency clearance, and we arrived 30 minutes earlier than we should, way to turn up the wick.

Spent the next month trying to get clearance to drive again, that was no fun.

I am back to driving, all my doctor visits have found nothing, I am in prime condition except all the crap I all ready knew was an issue.

Thanksgiving, Christmas, Chanukah, Winter Solstice, etc.... Any excuse to not work on the car....

But the 914 got some progress despite all my efforts to keep me out of the work shop.

No outside services used yet, lots of parts and ideas being tossed around in my head. And yes I am still screwing around with the back bumper, rear trunk area.


Heres is what I spent my time on this month, 30 hours in this bumper this far.






With my novice skills I will most like triple the hours spent on a rear bumper (IMG:style_emoticons/default/screwy.gif)

[whitetwinturbo]

The month of December was very satisfying since the car was in the final stages of bodywork and painting. The car was painted a few days before Christmas and was buffed out on Christmas day. I was able to pick it up the day after Christmas which was very exciting!

I didn’t run into any unexpected challenges other than the car was done quicker than I anticipated but that is a good thing.

I haven’t had any shop or vendors offer any services but I will be taking advantage of 914Rubber’s generous discount offer in the next few days.

Below is my car finally back in my garage---Some assembly required!



Jeff B

Jeff,
Which Porsche color is it?
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[Andyrew]

I asked the same question in his thread, Phoenix red!

[Darren C]

What a month this has been!

I’ve kept a daily diary and despite working a 60 hour week I’ve managed to work on the little car every day this month (if even just an hour). For those in the UK who may know me, it’s no real news to find me having 6 hours in the garage on Christmas day…(my idea of Heaven!)

I’ve updated my epic monthly diary on my build thread here:

http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?sho...p;#entry2283320

Month 3 is a tale of misfortune with a terrible UK parts supplier and some good old fashioned luck finding some hidden area’s of the little 914 in perfect condition.

So on balance; long term, its been a good month!

I hope you guy’s enjoy my rambles, rants and rejoices….

Regards
Darren

[poorsche914]

December Update: Extreme Budget Makeover - Creamsicle Edition

A. Progress

Replaced the 5+ year old Optima red top battery (that had been giving me issues for quite a while) for a standard battery. No longer need to keep a charger running overnight (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

B. Challenges

Keeping the 914 running well enough to get me back and forth to work. Most recently, an issue with the ignition system has manifested. Resetting the points and adjusting the timing has helped some. I plan to pull the distributor and clean it up as well as install new points and plugs (already replaced the cap) then adjust valves, set timing, and hope it clears up.

C. Shop/vendor provided services

As mentioned in my last update, my long-anticipated Raby 2056 showed up this month (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif)


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[stevegm]

December Update: Extreme Budget Makeover - Creamsicle Edition

A. Progress

Replaced the 5+ year old Optima red top battery (that had been giving me issues for quite a while) for a standard battery. No longer need to keep a charger running overnight (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

B. Challenges

Keeping the 914 running well enough to get me back and forth to work. Most recently, an issue with the ignition system has manifested. Resetting the points and adjusting the timing has helped some. I plan to pull the distributor and clean it up as well as install new points and plugs (already replaced the cap) then adjust valves, set timing, and hope it clears up.

C. Shop/vendor provided services

As mentioned in my last update, my long-anticipated Raby 2056 showed up this month (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif)


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Looks great. Is the top of the block painted?