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> Freshening up an older 914-6 conversion:, Making a 914-6 Conversion your own
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post Mar 26 2022, 09:23 PM
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Slowly knocked out a bit of the punch list to starting.

Fuel tank and fuel pump are back in with new lines.

Here's another Trunk pic.

You can see the fuel pump waiting for a cover with fresh paint to dry.

Bleed the brakes.

Fabbed up a mount for the fuel filter and accumulator. It'll mount roughly where the 4cyl MPS mounted. This now frees up space to mount the MSD 6A box where the 4cyl ECU mounted, yay!

There's a chance I might just light this thing up tomorrow! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/mueba.gif)



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post Mar 27 2022, 10:33 AM
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QUOTE(Root_Werks @ Mar 26 2022, 07:23 PM) *

Slowly knocked out a bit of the punch list to starting.

Fuel tank and fuel pump are back in with new lines.

Here's another Trunk pic.

You can see the fuel pump waiting for a cover with fresh paint to dry.

Bleed the brakes.

Fabbed up a mount for the fuel filter and accumulator. It'll mount roughly where the 4cyl MPS mounted. This now frees up space to mount the MSD 6A box where the 4cyl ECU mounted, yay!

There's a chance I might just light this thing up tomorrow! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/mueba.gif)


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post Mar 27 2022, 06:08 PM
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One downside of living on an Island is lack of supplies at times. I didn't realize I ran out of the high pressure fuel line = ugh. Both parts stores are closed on Sunday. I'll get back at it tomorrow.

Meantime, finished the headlight install and adjust. This takes a bunch of time just in it of itself. New H4 headlights and surounds, everything turned out really nice.



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post Mar 27 2022, 06:11 PM
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Also forgot I bought one of the protector blankets, this thing rocks! I've been using old bath towels this whole time.

Starting the engine is coming up soon. It'll be nice to get the 914 off jackstatnds if just for a little bit.



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post Mar 27 2022, 06:15 PM
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Dan,

Your car is looking great. I love the blue

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post Mar 27 2022, 06:18 PM
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Lookin Good Dan... I like blue too
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post Mar 27 2022, 06:20 PM
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Dan,

Your car is looking great. I love the blue

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Thanks Bob! My 1976 914-6 Steel Top was Anacona Blue. It also started life as a 4cyl I converted to a six with narrow body and 16x6's that looked almost exactly like this 914-6. I'm basically building the 914 I had almost 20 years ago again. Always liked the look with the late bumpers, period correct Fuchs and stock 914 body and trim.

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post Mar 27 2022, 07:01 PM
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I like the late bumpers too. And I like the chrome ones too. Having driven both I swear, or in my mind at least, the car with late style bumpers handles better on the Hi Way. Is that a 140 in your hanger?
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post Mar 27 2022, 09:52 PM
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I like the late bumpers too. And I like the chrome ones too. Having driven both I swear, or in my mind at least, the car with late style bumpers handles better on the Hi Way. Is that a 140 in your hanger?


Luscombe 8A, bought from a friend of mine years ago. Probably never sell it until I can't fly anymore.
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post Mar 27 2022, 09:53 PM
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Lookin Good Dan... I like blue too

Thanks Jeff, a bit of a blast from the past for me.
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post Mar 28 2022, 07:58 PM
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It lives! Fired up today and let warm up a bit. Checked for leaks, noting a little oil coming from the rear main seal. Didn't do that before and hoping it goes away with time. Oil and fuel lines all seem good.

I put a set of the Beru ignition wires on and one of them won't click or lock onto the spark plug. Frustrating. Got a bit of popping and farting, has been sitting for 9 months. Needs to be driven.
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post Mar 29 2022, 09:17 AM
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Last night was able to get the bumper installed and used LE valance from @914Werke which looks great. Also installed a set of driving lights. Was pleased the wires were all there and plugged straight into the stock 914 harness. I have a proper switch and hoping the rest of the addition of driving lights goes so smooth.

1970's Porsche driving lights are not light, adding those to the bumper really gave me a workout when installing!

Also getting tired of working on the 914 under the wing. I've bumped my head a hundred times. It'll be nice to get it off jackstands and over to a clearer part of the hangar.



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post Mar 29 2022, 10:25 AM
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You had it fired up ?! That’s awesome! It’s coming along nicely…. and quickly. Glad you sorted the CIS fuel set up.
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post Mar 30 2022, 03:04 PM
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First drive in 9 months and it was glorious! Lifters quieted down right away, ran just as it did before.

There's a bunch to do still for sure, but it drives again! SO looking forward to making a few events this summer with the 914.

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post Mar 30 2022, 03:09 PM
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Amazing time-line. Glad to see it running and looking so beautiful.
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post Apr 6 2022, 05:00 PM
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Put some miles on the 914 today. Heater works very well.

Swapped out the rear KYB's that came on the 914 for a set of oil filled Koni's = Much better! Running 100lb W springs which is just fine with me.

I have 140's and 180's I'll probably sell now.



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post Apr 6 2022, 05:03 PM
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I should have taken another picture or two after the rockers were installed. Picked them up from the powder coater today and they look really nice. Really helps to complete the outside of the 914.

Still to do:

Waiting on orders from 914Rubber so I can finish installing door glass.
Replace windshield and trim, have both new.
Install engine grill
Should I leave under the grill body color or is it supposed to be black?

I still need to buy carpet, mats and seat kits. Those may have to wait a while.

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post Apr 6 2022, 07:29 PM
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QUOTE(Root_Werks @ Apr 6 2022, 03:03 PM) *

I should have taken another picture or two after the rockers were installed. Picked them up from the powder coater today and they look really nice. Really helps to complete the outside of the 914.

Still to do:

Waiting on orders from 914Rubber so I can finish installing door glass.
Replace windshield and trim, have both new.
Install engine grill
Should I leave under the grill body color or is it supposed to be black?

I still need to buy carpet, mats and seat kits. Those may have to wait a while.

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What seat kits are you looking for? I have a new set of hounds tooth that I will not be using.

PM if you want details.
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post Apr 6 2022, 10:41 PM
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Good times when it's back on the road ! Enjoy!

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post Apr 14 2022, 09:55 AM
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Got door windows installed and mostly adjusted. Still a little tweaking to do. Hands and mostly thumb still hurt a day later from installing all the rubber seals. I don't know any other way than to insert one side, then slowly tuck with screw driver 3-4mm at a time. Takes forever, but turns out nice.

Going to install the new windshield and trim shortly. I ordered new trim from Stoddard and was happy it wasn't folded. Came in a huge box with lots of packing material.



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