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> New Guy picks up another Project Car, Realcarfreak's 75 Resto with EZ30R and Subaru Trans Swap
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post Jun 2 2016, 12:20 PM
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Hello 914World,
I have been a long time fan of this site, but embarrassed when I realized these are my first posts. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)
Finally reached a point where I want to build a 914 for some weekend fun. Well here goes...

Just a brief intro about me:
I have had the incurable Porsche sickness for years. It started when I was little.. Dad fixed up 356's in his spare time and I had the opportunity to watch intently and help sand on some fenders. Since then, I have been playing with cars off and on for the last 40 years. Most of the time, I have too many projects and either not enough time or money to get them completed. Guess that explains my username.

This will be my second 914. My first one was a black 74 that I brought 24 years ago for $700, drove it around as my daily driver and sold it a year later. It was really rusty at the rear fire wall and driving a black two seater with a black interior in Florida without AC in the summer time, with a baby on the way. Well it regrettably had to go. I miss that car..

I'm located in the Tampa Bay area and am looking forward to meeting other Teeners (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)

New Project:
This new project is a blue 75 that my buddy started. I helped him pick the car up from the previous owner who had started an ambitious restoration and lost steam. My buddy had a plan to build his ultimate 914 by converting it to a big six and styling it like one of the Beachboys racing cars in the magazines back in the day. He was going with 911 turbo flares, C2 style front bumper, shaved front turn signals, etc. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sawzall-smiley.gif) He did not like the original bumpers either, so they are long gone. Then he moved to Oklahoma and the the car has been sitting dormant in my storage garage for the last 10 years. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/yellowsleep[1].gif)
Time to dust it off and see if I can stick with it long enough to drive it.

The Good:
This car does not look too bad.!? one of the things I like about it is many of the problem areas have had new metal replaced with what looks like porsche original replacements. With selling off some of my parts hoard , I was able to keep some bits that will help me get a good start where the others left off.

The Bad:
Missing Engine and Trans when I got it. Not sure how well the car was done before my buddy got it.

The Plan:
At this point my goal is to build a car that I can drive around. Maybe do some Auto Cross (do they even still have those?), Track days, and drive something to cars and coffee that I don't have to park next to the mini vans.
I love the GT look and flares, but save the cost of metal flares and to be different I'm thinking narrow body. Besides, I will need to find some front fenders to undo the mess that is there now.
Color will likely be the same original Ancona Blue Metallic L97B or some lighter pastel blue
Going to go with a full 5-lug conversion and most likely fuchs
Since I do not have an Engine or Trans for this car yet. I am leaning toward a Subaru six with Subaru trans. I have seen a lot of really nice conversion work on this website and parts have been worked out to make for a nice reliable conversion.
Here are some pics. More to come
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post Jun 2 2016, 12:30 PM
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Looks like a good start on a project car, good luck and welcome (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png)
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post Jun 2 2016, 12:41 PM
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Thanks Blackmoon, Much appreciated.
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post Jun 2 2016, 12:49 PM
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Here are some additional pics..

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post Jun 2 2016, 01:05 PM
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Looks like quite a project! Enjoy the ride!
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post Jun 2 2016, 01:23 PM
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first welcome. second it looks like most of the expensive work has already been done. good luck.
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post Jun 2 2016, 02:35 PM
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first welcome. second it looks like most of the expensive work has already been done. good luck.


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post Jun 2 2016, 04:23 PM
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Looks like a great start. I love the mesh wheels! Are you gonna sell them when you do the 5 lug swap?
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post Jun 2 2016, 04:37 PM
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post Jun 2 2016, 07:48 PM
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Thank you to everyone for your kind welcomes. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/first.gif) It's first class enthusiasts like you that make keep the hobby alive.
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post Jun 2 2016, 07:51 PM
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Hello Justin, Yes i plan to sell or trade off the black mesh enkis eventually.
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post Jun 5 2016, 01:34 PM
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Well heck now I know where the part I was looking for went...lol..
That right long is the unicorn let me tell you.
It seams like a good start but if you ever decide to part with this car let me know.
I'd buy it just for that right side section.

Best of luck on your project.. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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post Jun 5 2016, 06:27 PM
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We are all going to enjoy watching your restoration. Let us know if we can help.

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post Jun 6 2016, 06:57 AM
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The wheels style is Enkei 92. Very light wheel and one of my favorite aftermarket wheels. Holy! that is a factory repair part on the right side. There are guys that would kill to have that part.

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post Jun 6 2016, 07:28 AM
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post Jun 6 2016, 07:51 AM
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good luck on your project, hope you get the level of fun/reward that we do
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post Jun 6 2016, 11:18 AM
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post Jun 6 2016, 01:03 PM
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I thought it was neat to see the Porsche part number on the Long, but wow, I had no idea that there would be this much interest... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/WTF.gif) and I thought I had a Porsche problem (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

At this point it is still too soon for me to be certain if I need to pull some of this metal back apart during my restoration process. I have a suspicion that someone just stuck these newer parts on and may not have removed the old stuff first. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/barf.gif)
The rear floor pan section appears to be just tacked on over the old floor.

The seam in the passenger door jam also looks funny to me, as if too many metal parts sandwiched together...?

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So I plan to do some further exploration to know for sure.
My evil plot was to put this car on a rotisserie and TIG or Mig the panels to clean up some of the popcorn welds that are already there. To make the chassis solid is was planning to do some seam welding and add an inner strengthening kit

I have never really been a Concurs guy, so let me ask a silly question:

If add in the inner strengthening kit this is going to cover up the factory Long and part number sticker. Since originality is not really my passion. Do you think I am devaluing a part that might be better used in a original or restoration of a historic car?

Send me a PM if you are really seeking a slightly used/low mileage NOS Longitudinal, maybe we can work something out if this has to come back apart...

I also have some 962 stuff that I am going to post in the "other" category classifieds on this site in case someone wants to tackle a major project (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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post Jun 6 2016, 01:06 PM
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(IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png) Well it seems you have your head in the right place. Do it right, do it once and be done with it. Definitely would want to be sure any prior repairs were done correctly and up to standards.

Oh, of course we all love a good build thread with lots of pictures.
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