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Blown59
post Sep 10 2020, 08:17 AM
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I dont believe Ive posted any pics of my car since joining. Ive been a long time lurker and reader only asking a couple of questions. I suppose its time we come out of hiding.

My 914 is not quite done, but I believe is presentable enough for show now. Here's a little of what I've done to her so far...

After 7 months worth or restoration and upgrades, it now has welded metal flares, pan stripped, some prior shoddy welds ground and rewelded, entire car epoxy primered, interior and underside/inner fenders shot with U-Pol Raptor liner. Body rec'd 2 coats of Nason high build primer, 3 coats Axalta Challenger base (Porsche Chalk/Crayon) and 4 coats of clear. 5 lug conversion (944 and 986 parts rear with 916 rotors) (911t front struts/hubs/rotors with M-Caliper upgrade). Steering rack was rebuilt, all bushings replaced, bearings, 930 tie rods/ends. All suspension components were stripped and repainted. All new rubber from 914 Rubber. The engine will be rebuilt to a 2270 stroker this winter as well as the seats being recovered from the same leather hides I used on the custom fiberglass console and dash. Still awaiting the arrival of flared rocker covers, fiberglass rear bumper and LE valance.

Also, I'm not happy with how the rear sits after installing the KYBs. I know they get a lot of flack, but I used a set of them on a 1986 Mk1 Mr2 autoX car with Eibach springs and loved the set up. I cant get these to settle for anything. The new Bilsteins should arrive today and my fiberglass body bits should be in next week.
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Blown59   My 914 Restomod   Sep 10 2020, 08:17 AM
Tdskip   Nice work! Thanks for coming out of hiding an...   Sep 10 2020, 08:20 AM
Blown59   RE: My 914 Restomod   Sep 10 2020, 08:20 AM
Blown59   More pics to follow once the rear is lowered and...   Sep 10 2020, 08:21 AM
gms   that looks awesome!   Sep 10 2020, 08:32 AM
DucRS   This is looking amazing! That color is spot o...   Sep 10 2020, 09:00 AM
ValcoOscar   What a way to come out! Obviously, I'm ...   Sep 10 2020, 09:20 AM
DRPHIL914   :wttc: Love it! great color. clean, unclutte...   Sep 10 2020, 09:20 AM
ndfrigi   That is beautiful! Congratulations!   Sep 10 2020, 09:20 AM
Cairo94507   :wttc: Great coming out! I love everything (e...   Sep 10 2020, 09:25 AM
Coondog   Great color combo   Sep 10 2020, 09:53 AM
twistedstang   Great color combo! Will be a killer ride when ...   Sep 10 2020, 10:12 AM
flyer86d   Very nice! Charlie   Sep 10 2020, 10:23 AM
RiqueMar   Loving that color and combo, keep at it!   Sep 10 2020, 10:25 AM
wes   You’re car looks great! I really like the co...   Sep 10 2020, 10:25 AM
Blown59   Thanks everyone! When I started this projec...   Sep 10 2020, 11:34 AM
rgalla9146   Thanks everyone! When I started this proje...   Sep 10 2020, 03:44 PM
dr914@autoatlanta.com   very tasteful   Sep 10 2020, 11:40 AM
PanelBilly   Looking very original. Without carpet or backpack ...   Sep 10 2020, 02:45 PM
Blown59   Looking very original. Without carpet or backpack...   Sep 10 2020, 04:34 PM
Blown59   The new Bilsteins came in today and an hour later,...   Sep 10 2020, 04:47 PM
sbsix   Simply stunning. Love your choices especially chan...   Sep 10 2020, 04:58 PM
914-300Hemi   Looks amazing. Great job.   Sep 10 2020, 08:25 PM
steuspeed   Great choice on color! Love those Singer combo...   Sep 10 2020, 10:13 PM
KELTY360   Nice to see a restomod keeping the type 4. The col...   Sep 10 2020, 10:31 PM
Craigers17   That's a beautiful car! Well done sir. A...   Sep 11 2020, 03:57 AM
Blown59   Great choice on color! Love those Singer comb...   Sep 11 2020, 08:50 AM
ibmiked   Amazing choices. Did you consider maybe an RSR fi...   Sep 11 2020, 05:40 AM
DRPHIL914   Amazing choices. Did you consider maybe an RSR f...   Sep 11 2020, 05:57 AM
DRPHIL914   duplicate post deleted   Sep 11 2020, 05:58 AM
ri914   looks really clean,did you do all that work yourse...   Sep 11 2020, 07:17 AM


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