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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 |
Sway Bar |
Oct 13 2020, 01:47 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 |
Finished most of the cosmetics...Bumpers and the tops are in fairly good condition so just went the painted black route. I tried my hand at my own cooler cut-out and bend. It's not perfect but painted it looks fine and when 10" off the ground one can't really see any deficiencies.
The GT valance came from GT-Racing and knowing that fiberglass pieces never fit that well and always need massaging I was pleasantly surprised that I could call this one good enough (one fender flare side could be stretched 1/2"-3/4" but at this stage not worth the effort). A little Marque Bling added to further confuse those that are not in the know (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif) Cibie Iodes....look the part. I have some 100W rally bulbs that I should try in those (IMG:style_emoticons/default/evilgrin.gif) Finally to cap it off I got the roof back together and fitted. Roof hasn't been affixed properly to this car forever. I guess it has been stored on edge for years so even when clamped it has a bit of a bow at the rear and doesn't fully seal at the rear. Hopefully after a winter of being attached (maybe with a little weight) it will flatten?? |
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