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> #903 914-6 Signal Orange Widebody, Tinkering and Documentation
ben*james
post May 30 2020, 07:49 PM
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This is the 5th time I've owned a 914 in my life thus far. First with a 914xxx VIN. For me, this is the car I've always wanted. It suits my eye just right!

And because of that - I'm going to make an effort to properly document it's history and the modest tinkering I attempt on the car.

Please feel free to comment, give advice, encourage, or post pics that add to the thread (just remember this isn't the sandbox and my kids might see this someday (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif) )

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Goals and Objectives; GT 6 clone that is fun driving, protect and preserve, address areas that need restoration or improvement, finally only tasteful accepted modifications that won't diminish the overall value.

Task list
*Engine rebuild (start off with the easy one (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif) )
*New wheels and tires
*New exhaust
*Tribute decals
*Rotate seats
*Source and Instal passenger mirror
*Front hood pins
*Rear hood latches
*Cibie hood fog lights
*Rear valance
*Address paint in engine bay
*Upgrade headlights to LED
*Add LED to instrument cluster
*Replace carpeting
*Change radio
*Swap bumpers for tribute fiberglass two tone paint
*Rekey all locks the same
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A few facts about me first:
  • I'm not a wrench. While my brother is for his trade, I've stayed out of the garage and thus have very few tools and even less skill
  • I live in PNW - it rains a lot and that means the cars living in the garage most of the time
  • I don't race, in fact I don't even really drive that fast. I'm probably the least suitable person for a 914 but I love the way they look
  • My first 914 I bought for 1800.00 bucks when I was 18 years old back in 1990. I spent the summer bringing pizzas to the guys at German Auto Salvage so I could pull better parts off the 7 or 8 teeners they had at the time
  • I've got three boys, 10,10,8. If you see me at an event, one will likely be with me
Here's a little back ground on the car:

Sold on BAT
https://www.flickr.com/photos/37210452@N06/...157628092486963

When I bought it here on the world
http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?sho...341050&st=0

Around the time I bought it. Historical content.
http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?sho...341417&st=0

Here's to the day I got it home last December.




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post May 30 2020, 08:07 PM
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Great looking car (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif)
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post May 30 2020, 08:20 PM
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I was lucky enough to run into some Fuchs at a great price. Thanks G. Chapman.
16 x 8 and 16 x 9.

I shipped them down to Al Reed to have them finished. Al was fast. And the price was not outrageous at all. He does great work.

Here's the before and after.
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post May 30 2020, 08:24 PM
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QUOTE(mepstein @ May 30 2020, 07:07 PM) *

Great looking car (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif)


Thanks Mepstein!

Here's the car about three months ago before it went into the shop to have an engine rebuild. More on those details later, but it's coming home next week and I can't wait!

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post May 30 2020, 10:47 PM
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Congrats, Ben!

This is only the best 914 I've driven (drove it not long after it sold on BaT), and I love your approach to owning it—and your view on life. Will be following along...

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post May 30 2020, 11:08 PM
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Congratulations. That is a stunning car. Love the color, the look and the interior. The car is just right.
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post May 30 2020, 11:33 PM
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I loved that six.. except for the mouse piss smell, Its come along way..since I rescued it....and my wife moved out....fire sale..
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post May 31 2020, 07:20 AM
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Great looking car.
I'm curious to see how those 8s and 9s fit
Good luck, keep us posted
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post May 31 2020, 09:48 AM
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post May 31 2020, 12:44 PM
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QUOTE(horizontally-opposed @ May 30 2020, 09:47 PM) *

Congrats, Ben!

This is only the best 914 I've driven (drove it not long after it sold on BaT), and I love your approach to owning it—and your view on life. Will be following along...

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Pete, that's a hell of a compliment, thank you.
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I loved that six.. except for the mouse piss smell, Its come along way..since I rescued it....and my wife moved out....fire sale..


PM Sent.

I'd like to hear more about the car when you had it. Even the mouse piss stories, especially the mouse piss stories!!
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post May 31 2020, 12:49 PM
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QUOTE(rgalla9146 @ May 31 2020, 06:20 AM) *

Great looking car.
I'm curious to see how those 8s and 9s fit
Good luck, keep us posted


Thank you. I'm planning on having the new wheels under the car the week after next. I'll take pictures and post. I'm thinking 245 50's on the rear and 225 60's on the front.
Not sure exactly why that combo seems to be so popular but it is.

Really not sure why 60's in the front. Seems like a lower profile in the front would 'look' better (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)
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post May 31 2020, 12:57 PM
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Dave at Triad was kind enough to expedite an exhaust for me. Turn around time was a mere two weeks and we were able to beat our deadline. He was a pleasure to work with and I couldn't be happier. My second exhaust from him and I love the way they look and sound.

When the car goes to dyno with the rebuild it will have the proper exhaust! Hopefully this is happening next week.

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post May 31 2020, 07:25 PM
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Beautiful Ride (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif) Just dropped my GT Tribute off at the body Shop Friday for some fresh Signal Orange. We will have to go driving someday soon (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif)
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QUOTE(Matty900 @ May 31 2020, 06:25 PM) *

Beautiful Ride (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif) Just dropped my GT Tribute off at the body Shop Friday for some fresh Signal Orange. We will have to go driving someday soon (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif)


How about another rally at Newberg DriveIn? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif)
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post Jun 1 2020, 04:54 PM
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So... this just showed up in the mail.
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post Jun 1 2020, 05:28 PM
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QUOTE(ben*james @ Jun 1 2020, 03:54 PM) *

So... this just showed up in the mail.

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Ben, thanks for the great review. Dyno should be interesting, what do you think the stats would be just based on the build ?.... Hope you kept some of my stickers too.
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Ben, thanks for the great review. Dyno should be interesting, what do you think the stats would be just based on the build ?.... Hope you kept some of my stickers too.



Dave, I'll absolutely keep your stickers and find a good spot for them. With the exception of my 'elevate' logo, I'm going for a #2 car but I'll find a good spot.

I've no idea what to expect from the Dyno but I'll talk to Alan from A&P Specialties and ask for feedback.

You do great work and I appreciate the efforts to pull this together for me!

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OK. It's time to shine some light on this thing. Pic is of one light changed to LED and the other left stock for illustrative purposes.

Headlights up first and then turn signals, brake lights and running lights.

Good to have it back in the garage and excited to get all the nooks and crannies explored.
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