Freshening up an older 914-6 conversion:, Making a 914-6 Conversion your own Options

[Root_Werks]

Well there is WCR RRC or R66 ..?

Trying for something like that. Problem is 3 jobs and island life. We're taking some steps to get back on the mainland and even possibly retire = more time for my toys. Last 2-3 years have been work, work, work. Hardly putting any miles on cars and even fewer hours on the airplane.

Time for a life change. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)

[TROJANMAN]

Hard to believe it's been three years since we originally picked up the 914 and drove 900+ miles home. Very glad I was able to find another 914, let alone a six conversion in a color I really wanted.

Looks like a real sleeper (IMG:style_emoticons/default/margie_914.jpg)

[Root_Werks]

One of the rear sway bar bushings blew out (old and cracked). I could hear the "clunk, clunk" while driving.

Bought new bushings and rear sway bar tab kit. I knew the PO simply drilled holes through the trunk floor and long bolts (yuck).

Honestly, little embarrassed I didn't do this BEFORE painting the 914.

The 75-76' later bumper 914's use a slightly different kit. The plate with Nuts welded on is flat (no step needed).

I don't know if I needed the extra metal square thingies as this is boxed for the bumper shocks? Covered up two of the holes anyway.

What was removed and would be installed:

[Root_Werks]

Shot of the trunk, had left over paint I used to touch it up. Turned out nice.

Again, don't know if I needed these extra metal supports on a later 914, figured it couldn't hurt.

No more "clunk, clunk" while driving!

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[Root_Werks]

Some small winter projects, the backpad I recovered is coming unglued. No doubt due to my lack of knowing what I was doing. There's a local shop I'm dropping this off at to have sorted out.

[Root_Werks]

Seatbelts off to Seat Belt Planet. Seen a number of threads here that say good things about them. Also going to get some new stickers for the release buttons and hopefully plastic washers for the anchor bolts.

[Root_Werks]

Those two projects where spurred by my "Quest for Quiet" thread. I pulled the rear window and having another made using laminated safety glass. Did that on a 914 many years ago and noted it helped to quiet down the interior. But I'll post updates regarding that on that thread:

http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=372594

[KELTY360]

So Dan, you buy a six conversion because you really love the sound, and then you take multiple steps: exhaust, rear window, etc., etc., to quiet it down? Sounds to me like you're just getting old. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif)

Happy New Year Old Man!

[Root_Werks]

Adding a third brake light. Found a 1990's aftermarket on Evil-Bay. I like this because it will sort of be period correct for a 70's car.

[Root_Werks]

Mounted on the targa pad which is an early 914Rubber version. Didn't mind drilling a couple of holes in it.

It looks like it's mounted down a bit, but when you look at it standing up, the angle which you see it doesn't look like it's hanging down. Thinking taller SUV's will hopefully see this.

I feel like if you don't have the three lights, most people don't register you are applying brakes.

Not a very good picture, it looks nicer in person.

[Root_Werks]

So Dan, you buy a six conversion because you really love the sound, and then you take multiple steps: exhaust, rear window, etc., etc., to quiet it down? Sounds to me like you're just getting old. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif)

Happy New Year Old Man!

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Old man my as..... wait, I am actually old, doh!

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[Cairo94507]

All of our cars are sooooo lowwww they really need a 3rd brake light. The higher you can mount it the better. Hopefully you install an LED.