9140430200 914-6 Adriatic Blue restoration Vintage Excellence, this thread covers the restoration of 914-6 #200 Options

[VintageExcellence]

Starting to open its sleepy eyes. Engine is in for the first time in 10 years.

[VintageExcellence]

Money shot

Still having many issues, 911 rotors are rubbing ever so slightly on the spaced calipers. Got a number of tasks to figure out before we drive this car 400 miles up to Rennsport.

Wish me luck.

[mech986]

Any updates for 2019?

[rgalla9146]

Money shot

Still having many issues, 911 rotors are rubbing ever so slightly on the spaced calipers. Got a number of tasks to figure out before we drive this car 400 miles up to Rennsport.

Wish me luck.

Can't believe I missed this thread when it was active.
What a beautiful job.
The description of an ultimate flat fender 6 is perfect. All the best
period correct performance parts in a stock appearing package.
WOW !
What's the latest ?

[sb914]

I think he might have sold it.
He mentions he sold car in a for sale ad.

[gtgroupe4]

Good Afternoon,

I bought #200 from Mark (Vintage Excellence) back in 2014 for him to restore. I've been lucky enough to have Mark do work on a couple of cars since I bought a early 911 front wing & a '67S engine from him in 2005.

I only had to wait 33 years to find the right 914-6...

#200 (Bleue) is back East & is currently under the care of Peter @ Dawes Motorsports, to address an issue with the rings (fail). Which BTW has absolutely nothing to do with the rebuild or Mark's work. Peter & Tony @ Dawes were very complementary of the attention to detail, quantity of Marks restoration and the engine rebuild. & when my 'D' finishes @ Uni, I'll be back on Marks doorstep for a 912, to round out my 'unloved' Porsche collection (912, 914-6 & 931).

Gettysburg


Summit Point PCA Experience



First Baby Picture courtesy of Safespeed in MoCo

[sixnotfour]

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[SirAndy]

Very nice!
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[gtgroupe4]

I'll add some additional pictures when I'm able.








As found...

[mech986]

Thanks for the reply and Congratulations on getting such a nicely rebuilt 914-6. A few questions for you:

1. Did you ever get the motor dynoed so that you documented power, torque curve and operating characteristics? What do you think of how the motor drove?

2. How were the 40IDA carbs set up?

3. What exactly happened to the failed ring and which cylinder? Oil problem?

4. Any other pictures of the restoration work after late 2018?

5. How do you fell the upgraded brakes work?

6. Did you also go with the Mahle Gas Burner wheels? He seems to like those on his restorations.

[gtgroupe4]

Please pardon the delay...the duties of King & Country take me away from time to time..

1. Did you ever get the motor dynoed so that you documented power, torque curve and operating characteristics? What do you think of how the motor drove?

A: Not this time, but we will have one after this rebuild. Peter (Dawes) will break in the engine and tune their Dyno.

2. How were the 40IDA carbs set up?

Displacement 2381.23cc (87.5x66mm), CAM DC30

V: 32
M: 135-140
E: F26-F1
A/C; 180
I: 55

3. What exactly happened to the failed ring and which cylinder? Oil problem?

IDK; Wasn't a 'ring' failure, it was the "rings', appears to be the piston/cylinder (s). I do not have the measurements on the P&C, but everything points in that direction.

4. Any other pictures of the restoration work after late 2018?

yes, I have picture of every phase & nearly aspect. What are you specifically looking for? Something from freshly painted tub to final assembly?

5. How do you Feel the upgraded brakes work?

Having only driven a 914-4, to compare I'd have to use my time with early 911's. Less prone to fading than '67S (long gone) with a better feel than the '72T. The '67S was nearly the same weight and set-up based on the same requirements, but the 914 has a longer wheel base & a bit better weight distribution than a SWB. I run the same loops I've used in the Catskills, Poconos, and Finger lakes, for years.

6. Did you also go with the Mahle Gas Burner wheels? He seems to like those on his restorations.

Yes, I have the gas Burners they really suit the car well. I also have a set of 14x5.5 Fuchs restored by Harvey which will get some XAS or N36 this spring. & I have the orignal Steel rims. I have though about trying a set of early Flat '6s (7/71) from the '72 911, but I'd prefer deep 6's if I put the 15" fuchs on. My only concern with the gas burner is the roads I travel are not kind to any rim, and I really cringe with the magnesium rims.

[sixnotfour]

. What exactly happened to the failed ring and which cylinder? Oil problem?

IDK; Wasn't a 'ring' failure, it was the "rings', appears to be the piston/cylinder (s). I do not have the measurements on the P&C, but everything points in that direction.

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