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Ugly Duckling to a Blue Bird, Roller into a 6 Conversion |
Sway Bar |
Dec 18 2019, 05:50 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 88 Joined: 17-December 19 From: Okanagan Valley, Great White North Member No.: 23,743 Region Association: None |
Greetings...long time lurker first time poster.
After staying in the shadows for a little while watching and learning I figure I'd finally take the plunge and say hello and show progress of my latest undertaking. I've spend the last many years over on the 'Bird' in regards to my old 911 and other projects but it was time to try something slightly different and get back into a 914. I say get back since I had one as a young university man and was my version of a low brow Risky Business (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sunglasses.gif) I wasn't necessarily looking for a 914 but a few things fell into place that made me finally take the plunge 1) There was what seemed a really decent roller nearby 2) I had a friend of friend offer me the spoils of a left over failed conversion attempt 3) I have the 2.4L from my 911 sitting in a box doing me no good And finally I'm also and avid DIYer. I'm no pro by any means. I drive a desk for work, but I grew up always trying to build and do things on our own so it does come a little naturally and with the complete satisfaction of my 911 journey why not another. I'm also in Canada so when winter hits I need to figure out something else to do besides watch hockey and drink beer (not that there is anything wrong with that) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif) Anyway, this is a great forum, love the resources, banter, etc, and figured I'd share another car/build. So, of course we all love pictures...this is what I started with. Kinda of a barn/garage find. 1972, no motor/trans, rough interior, some sort of re-spray, prior right fender accident. Key point was that besides the hell hole I couldn't find too many problem areas at first glance. So, comment away, constructive criticism is always welcome and I'm sure to reach out with a bunch of questions since I haven't figured out a few items yet for the conversion process. Cheers, Marlon |
Gint |
Oct 8 2020, 12:55 PM
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Mike Ginter Group: Admin Posts: 16,075 Joined: 26-December 02 From: Denver CO. Member No.: 20 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
I'm considering doing something similar with the interior rear bulkhead (perlon). What are your plans for finishing the top edge along the rear window? I've always hated that factory solution that looks like crappy electrical tape that does not age well.
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Sway Bar |
Oct 8 2020, 01:58 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 88 Joined: 17-December 19 From: Okanagan Valley, Great White North Member No.: 23,743 Region Association: None |
I'm considering doing something similar with the interior rear bulkhead (perlon). What are your plans for finishing the top edge along the rear window? I've always hated that factory solution that looks like crappy electrical tape that does not age well. I left it as is...I tried to keep the cut to follow the ridge line on bulkhead/firewall to allow for some of the paint to show. Then I used a masking tape line and the good glue for a sharp edge. Once the seats are in etc. It doesn't stand out as much I think. Of course if one has access to a good seamstress I think a nice finished edge could be stitched on at minimal effort. So speaking of seats...here's my finished version. I didn't have any belts or receivers with this roller and a good buddy had some belts that he wasn't going to use so I decided to try the racing style. If desired all the anchor points are their so 3 point belts can be added at any time. I just really liked the look and idea. This of course led to an 'Over Budget' item and I had some seats made from GTS Classics to finish the look....I don't think that carpet edge stands out too much now (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) Mounting the seats was a challenge and the 914 racks/sliders couldn't be used but I ended up using some early 911 seat racks and rails that were more easily adapted so I don't have any tilt function but both seats can be slide forward/back. I find the current rake of the seat perfect and is almost the same as the default low setting of the stock seat rail. |
Gint |
Oct 8 2020, 02:59 PM
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Mike Ginter Group: Admin Posts: 16,075 Joined: 26-December 02 From: Denver CO. Member No.: 20 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
This of course led to an 'Over Budget' item and I had some seats made from GTS Classics to finish the look....I don't think that carpet edge stands out too much now (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) Ha! You might be right. and that was a good place to stretch the budget. Those are awesome. |
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