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> And so it begins ..., Restoring a left for dead /6
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post Jan 3 2017, 04:52 PM
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Lots of parts still back behind your old shop. Want me to check if the door piilar is still there?
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post Jan 3 2017, 05:01 PM
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The door pillar is tweaked and rusted. So I'll need to replace that. I had a spare panel for that, but it must have gotten tossed in the move. Anyone have a PS door pillar or a car they're cutting up?

Ahem, that was inside the car when it left CA ...
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post Jan 3 2017, 05:25 PM
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Looking good

A few questions.....why does the car have the ignition mounted on the steering column (looks like) instead of the dash, a six thing

And aren't true sixes more valuable/desirable in their stock form? I.E. No flares, original color and so on..

Either way, I'm sure it will be a great six when you are done with it.

Thanks for sharing the build with us.
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post Jan 3 2017, 05:29 PM
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QUOTE(McMark @ Jan 3 2017, 02:16 PM) *
The door pillar is tweaked and rusted. So I'll need to replace that. I had a spare panel for that, but it must have gotten tossed in the move. Anyone have a PS door pillar or a car they're cutting up?

Ahem, that was inside the car when it left CA ...
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Oh! Wasn't I supposed to take that out? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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post Jan 3 2017, 05:41 PM
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A few questions.....why does the car have the ignition mounted on the steering column (looks like) instead of the dash, a six thing
And aren't true sixes more valuable/desirable in their stock form? I.E. No flares, original color and so on..

As stated already, i bought this as a bare shell with no parts.
None, nothing, nada, zilch

In order to make it a roller, i bought cheap used /4 suspension parts, which included the steering bits.

Because it really doesn't matter where you have a non-working ignition switch while you push the car around the shop.
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post Jan 3 2017, 05:55 PM
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QUOTE(Gunn1 @ Jan 3 2017, 03:25 PM) *


And aren't true sixes more valuable/desirable in their stock form? I.E. No flares, original color and so on..



If a car is still original, yes. If it is restored, perhaps. But one very nice thing about the Porsche hobby as opposed to the Ferrari or Corvette hobbies is that hot rods are accepted and even valued equally if they are true to form and done to a high level. Even color changes are accepted if the work is done well enough.

So, Andy has a blank canvas—and I have no idea if value enters his equation. I am sure fun does, and they are not mutually exclusive. A very well done, period-correct GT conversion (like Eric Shea's) would have significant value here and abroad as an events (rally, vintage race, etc) car, and be a lot of fun until it's time to sell. Andy already has a 3.6 hot rod, so I am very curious to see what he does with this.

But there is no wrong answer—for here is a 914-6 that might've been lost if not for him. I still remember the first day of its revival a long time back. So cool to see it continuing on that journey.
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post Jan 3 2017, 06:09 PM
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QUOTE(McMark @ Jan 3 2017, 02:26 PM) *
Finally, removed the rusty engine shelf, and homemade battery tray. You can see the mangled suspension ear at the bottom of the second photo.

That's exactly what my battery tray looked like in the 'BB' when I acquired it. It's hanging on my 'Wall of Shame' now, along with a bunch of other PO fuch-ups that have been remedied over the years (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif)

Garold probably has some metal clips if you don't find them locally (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)
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post Jan 3 2017, 06:11 PM
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The door pillar is tweaked and rusted. So I'll need to replace that. I had a spare panel for that, but it must have gotten tossed in the move. Anyone have a PS door pillar or a car they're cutting up?

Ahem, that was inside the car when it left CA ...
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Nope. The 'firewall' and a couple seat belt mount sections were in there. But the pillar came off of Birgit's car and never made it out of the Sonoma shop.
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post Jan 3 2017, 06:18 PM
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But the pillar car of Birgit's car and never made it out of the Sonoma shop.

Dang, i thought for sure there was a blue-ish pillar in the pile ...
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post Jan 3 2017, 06:25 PM
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QUOTE(Gunn1 @ Jan 3 2017, 03:25 PM) *
A few questions.....why does the car have the ignition mounted on the steering column (looks like) instead of the dash, a six thing
And aren't true sixes more valuable/desirable in their stock form? I.E. No flares, original color and so on..

As stated already, i bought this as a bare shell with no parts.
None, nothing, nada, zilch

In order to make it a roller, i bought cheap used /4 suspension parts, which included the steering bits.

Because it really doesn't matter where you have a non-working ignition switch while you push the car around the shop.
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I hear ya. Makes perfect sense to me.

How did you vet the car (make sure it's a true six) if it basically came devoid of any parts but the shell?
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post Jan 3 2017, 06:29 PM
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The VIN. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif)
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post Jan 3 2017, 06:53 PM
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I bet Garold could help you with a pillar. He usually has a couple of parts cars on hand. He seems to find pretty nice early interior stuff too.

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post Jan 3 2017, 07:00 PM
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(IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif) I'm so glad this project is rolling! The tub looks to be in decent shape.
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post Jan 3 2017, 07:04 PM
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I bet Garold could help you with a pillar. He usually has a couple of parts cars on hand. He seems to find pretty nice early interior stuff too.

Would that be Garold The Shaffer?
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QUOTE(Krieger @ Jan 3 2017, 05:00 PM) *
The tub looks to be in decent shape.

If you're far enough away, yes ...
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post Jan 3 2017, 07:06 PM
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How did you vet the car (make sure it's a true six) if it basically came devoid of any parts but the shell?

Devoid of parts yes, but not devoid of a title or matching VIN numbers ...
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post Jan 3 2017, 08:00 PM
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QUOTE(SirAndy @ Jan 3 2017, 07:04 PM) *

QUOTE(Chris H. @ Jan 3 2017, 04:53 PM) *
I bet Garold could help you with a pillar. He usually has a couple of parts cars on hand. He seems to find pretty nice early interior stuff too.

Would that be Garold The Shaffer?
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Yep. He can tell you when the next "harvest" is. I need a couple of small rear trunk patches myself actually (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif) .
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post Jan 3 2017, 09:17 PM
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QUOTE(SirAndy @ Jan 3 2017, 07:04 PM) *

QUOTE(Chris H. @ Jan 3 2017, 04:53 PM) *
I bet Garold could help you with a pillar. He usually has a couple of parts cars on hand. He seems to find pretty nice early interior stuff too.

Would that be Garold The Shaffer?
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QUOTE(Krieger @ Jan 3 2017, 05:00 PM) *
The tub looks to be in decent shape.

If you're far enough away, yes ...
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(IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sawzall-smiley.gif) I have the passenger side door hinge area. PMing you Andy.
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post Jan 3 2017, 09:38 PM
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PMing you Andy.

Responded ...
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I still remember the first day of its revival a long time back. So cool to see it continuing on that journey.

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Andy doing a little prep work tonight to get ready for cutting the door pillar donor for you and well what I thought was tar once removed revealed this (IMG:style_emoticons/default/mad.gif) This pillar area is solid until the last 8 inches or so. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/mad.gif)

I have two more rollers outside (under covers) that I will check in the morning.


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