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tygaboy
post Oct 26 2015, 06:12 PM
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Hi folks. Been a while since I've been a Porsche owner. I've had a '62 356, a few 914s, a '74 911 and even worked for a while at an independent Porsche shop here in the SF Bay Area. Anyway, I just purchased a '74 914 that's been sitting since 1987. Good news is it was in a covered garage. Got it home and started poking around only to find...
...it's in remarkably good shape. It's got a couple small dings on the body and a crap respray that's literally falling off but other really, no sign of any rust.
I've begun collecting parts for the chassis stiffening and 5 lug conversion but have yet to decide on narrow body or flares. Also have to determine V8, 6 conversion, Subaru. (Is it true a Cayenne won't fit?)
Anyway, I wanted to introduce myself and thank you all for creating and maintaining such a great community.
And thanks in advance for answering all the questions that are sure to come.
Wish me luck, I'm goin' in!
Chris


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post Nov 29 2015, 07:30 PM
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QUOTE(Cracker @ Nov 29 2015, 05:00 PM) *

Impressive find...the kind folks dream of! Looking forward to seeing the progress. I'm sure you're aware of this but 3.2's are getting harder to find. All the best!

Tony


Yep and so I've expanded the search to include 3.6, as well. Pricey items, those. I'm not really in a hurry but if I can't find something 'reasonably priced' in a the next few months, I think I may just go with an LS3.
I believe you know a bit about those? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
I may be in touch with some questions.
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post Nov 29 2015, 08:42 PM
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I have owned many quick cars - I gotta say this one absolutely ridiculous.

Good luck figuring out what you want to do...either way, I can't say enough about the 986 gear box. Food for thought..
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post Dec 6 2015, 04:35 PM
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More boring stuff for - Long stiffener kit is in!

I found it very therapeutic as I worked through the whole "remove a sheet metal screw, spot weld, cool with compressed air, move to the other side and do it again". Took my time, did the welding over 3 days and checked the door measurements 4-5 times as I went. I even pulled the braces and put the door back on when I was about 1/2 way through, just to be sure.

All the advice given on this forum is spot on and my doors fit just like they did before I started this improvement!

I didn't think it would be a problem if I didn't grind the welds all the way down on the rear section.

Now it's on to the front floor install. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welder.gif)


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post Dec 6 2015, 06:49 PM
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Way to go! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif)
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post Dec 6 2015, 07:46 PM
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Wow. Super clean install...keep the momentum going!

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post Dec 8 2015, 07:33 PM
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Well, Christmas is coming early! I'm working with Rich Johnson who's done a great job helping me w/a complete front and rear suspension package: raised spindles, Boxster calipers, Koni yellows, etc., etc.

Anyway, the first of the components have arrived! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/santa_smiley.gif) Very exciting...

Gotta say, having only been dealing with 40+ year old, dirty ol' parts, it's a real treat to handle some brand spankin' new goodies. And that Elephant Racing stuff is just gorgeous.

A safe and happy holiday season to you and yours.


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post Dec 8 2015, 07:40 PM
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Good for you...contact me if interested. I had a little teething issues blowing shocks
with raised spindle mounts. Sounds very similar to my set-up - it works! Happy to help.

Tony
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post Dec 9 2015, 07:56 PM
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QUOTE(Cracker @ Dec 8 2015, 05:40 PM) *

Good for you...contact me if interested. I had a little teething issues blowing shocks
with raised spindle mounts. Sounds very similar to my set-up - it works! Happy to help.

Tony


Thanks for the offer, Tony. PM sent!
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post Dec 18 2015, 05:49 PM
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Some more goodies arrived! Fachs. I decided to go 17", 7 and 9. Pic make me want to see if these would look good on the Rambler. She's a 1962 American, just like my lovely wife! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wub.gif)

And the drive train decision has been made, too:

LS3 and a Boxster 6 speed

The trans arrived today, too but it's still in the crate so pics later. I'm excited.


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post Dec 18 2015, 05:55 PM
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Got to working on fitting the front 1/2 floor panel. A buddy is bringing his track day 911 project over tomorrow and we're bending up his roll cage. I took my car off the stands in prep to move it and ended up having time to get the floor rough fit.
I was done before I really stopped to think I'd just done all this with the car on it's wheels and me working on the ground. What a dufus... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif)
Oh well. It's fitting really nicely but I still have to do the final cuts on the front and rear of the original floor.
It'll be back on the stands for that!


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post Dec 18 2015, 08:03 PM
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Very nice! You'll need to let me know if the Euromeister 9's fit with your rear flares. I planned on buying the same rims but am unsure if they'll fit. I see they don't make 8's so it's 7's or 9's.
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post Dec 27 2015, 04:50 PM
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Gotta say, I'm really impressed with the Restoration Design parts. I've done some hot rod stuff and the repro body panels can leave a lot to be desired, fit wise. Maybe it's the mfg tolerance improvements that came between the '50s and the 70s.
Fitting of the front floor 1/2 is nearly complete so it's time to attach the pedal support bracket. Welding in the inner long stiffener gave me a chance to improve my spot/plug/rosette welding and I'm happy with how this turned out. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welder.gif)

Again, probably boring for you but making regular, consistent progress is important to my emotional commitment to these sorts of projects.

Everybody have a safe and happy new year! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)


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post Dec 27 2015, 07:53 PM
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Nice find- I guess they're still out there if you're lucky enuf to stumble upon them!

Should be a fun project!
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post Dec 27 2015, 08:09 PM
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Ready for pick up! Here are your signal housings. Plug and play.

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post Dec 30 2015, 03:25 PM
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It is FREEZING here in foggy Petaluma, CA so during my holiday break, I'm not getting as much done as I'd hoped. Plus, some more Boxster drive line goodies showed up and I couldn't resist hooking them up and making engine/shifting noises!
And all I could think was "my shifter control can go around corners!".

Let's hope this is the only time these parts will be in this orientation!

And as you've all heard, this trans set up really does go "snick snick", with very little effort. And that's with the shifter just floating around on the floor. It's certainly going to be a little while but man, I can't wait to drive/shift this thing! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif)


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post Dec 30 2015, 04:14 PM
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Welcome back Chris,

Your not too far from from me. I am just located a few minutes north in Rincon Valley!

What a wonder find you have. I've seen quite a few 914s and this one sure looks well kept for as long as its been sitting.

Cheers friend and maybe some day we can cruise together.

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post Dec 31 2015, 06:00 PM
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Floor fitted and ready for welding. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welder.gif) Hope to get to that on New Years Day.
The gaps are smaller than they look as there's a bit of Sharpie ink right at the edge.


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post Dec 31 2015, 06:06 PM
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I applied weld through primer between all the panels. I'm really after improving my metal working/finishing skills so to make the rosette welds as nice as possible, I wanted to eliminate the spatter I get from the primer. So, I flatted the tip on one of the 7/16 spot weld drill bits and used it to remove the primer from each of the holes.
Hard to tell from the pic but I have nice clean, bare metal for the welds!
Too anal? I don't think so!


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post Jan 10 2016, 08:01 PM
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Finished my buddy's 911 roll cage and finally got some time on my own car! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welder.gif) Completed the rear seam butt weld... well, nearly complete, anyway. One minor gap to close but it's turning out nicely. Seam should all but disappear after the weld is ground. That's the plan anyway...!


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Looks good!

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