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914-6 steering column, changing from a 4 to 6 cylinder column |
914racer |
Jun 2 2021, 10:06 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 16 Joined: 4-January 11 From: Cincinnati, OH. Member No.: 12,564 Region Association: None |
I have a 71 914-4 that I am converting to a 6. I would like to change the steering column and ignition switch to a 6 style but I am not sure of all the parts I would need. If anyone has a list it would be appreciated.
Thanks a914racer |
mepstein |
Jun 2 2021, 10:21 AM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,271 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Ben can help you with the fab. @mb911
Unfortunately the six parts like ignition switch, column, turn signal and wiper switch are pricey. |
ibmiked |
Jun 2 2021, 10:28 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 41 Joined: 15-June 11 From: Brookhaven, Long Island Member No.: 13,198 Region Association: North East States |
Keep in mind that they built a few /6 cars in '72 with the /4 steering column so if you need a rationale for not doing the swap there it is. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)
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mepstein |
Jun 2 2021, 10:35 AM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,271 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
And you want to use an early porsche steering wheel or similar.
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ClayPerrine |
Jun 2 2021, 10:37 AM
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Life's been good to me so far..... Group: Admin Posts: 15,463 Joined: 11-September 03 From: Hurst, TX. Member No.: 1,143 Region Association: NineFourteenerVille |
I did this on my 73. The column is easy, just take the mounts off a 911 column, and weld on the mount from the 4 cylinder column.
The ignition switch is not quite as easy. When I did it, there was no one making the dash place for the switch. I found a /6 dash frame and used it. But Restoration design now makes the ignition switch mount that you can weld into the dash. The rest is just wiring everything up to work. Good luck. Clay |
Mark Henry |
Jun 3 2021, 06:52 AM
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that's what I do! Group: Members Posts: 20,065 Joined: 27-December 02 From: Port Hope, Ontario Member No.: 26 Region Association: Canada |
I'm collecting the parts but it's not on my high priority list, mostly because you have to take the dash right apart.
Below is some of the parts I've collected. Ignition switch dash part, weld in mount, Restoration Design Column clam shells, 914rubber Early 70's column, used, lock receiver area needs to be modified/welded. Mid 70's ignition switch, but I'm still looking for the wiring harness and it needs to be re-keyed. Turn switch, used. Wiper switch, used. Both could use new stickers. Still need a steering wheel and hockey puck, plus likely a bunch of other little bits. |
mb911 |
Jun 3 2021, 09:02 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 6,850 Joined: 2-January 09 From: Burlington wi Member No.: 9,892 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
I know I have an extra set of switches and clam shells. No column though
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ClayPerrine |
Jun 3 2021, 09:24 AM
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Life's been good to me so far..... Group: Admin Posts: 15,463 Joined: 11-September 03 From: Hurst, TX. Member No.: 1,143 Region Association: NineFourteenerVille |
I'm collecting the parts but it's not on my high priority list, mostly because you have to take the dash right apart. Below is some of the parts I've collected. Ignition switch dash part, weld in mount, Restoration Design Column clam shells, 914rubber Early 70's column, used, lock receiver area needs to be modified/welded. Mid 70's ignition switch, but I'm still looking for the wiring harness and it needs to be re-keyed. Turn switch, used. Wiper switch, used. Both could use new stickers. Still need a steering wheel and hockey puck, plus likely a bunch of other little bits. Any 914 steering wheel will work. Clay |
mepstein |
Jun 3 2021, 09:49 AM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,271 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
I'm collecting the parts but it's not on my high priority list, mostly because you have to take the dash right apart. Below is some of the parts I've collected. Ignition switch dash part, weld in mount, Restoration Design Column clam shells, 914rubber Early 70's column, used, lock receiver area needs to be modified/welded. Mid 70's ignition switch, but I'm still looking for the wiring harness and it needs to be re-keyed. Turn switch, used. Wiper switch, used. Both could use new stickers. Still need a steering wheel and hockey puck, plus likely a bunch of other little bits. Any 914 steering wheel will work. Clay True but a Porsche flat hub wheel will fit properly. The mid and later wheels are a vw hub and will fit but not quite correctly. Porsche hubs have a 90 degree angle that matches the steering shaft. The vw hubs have a chamfer that matches the vw sized steering shaft. |
Mark Henry |
Jun 3 2021, 11:05 AM
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that's what I do! Group: Members Posts: 20,065 Joined: 27-December 02 From: Port Hope, Ontario Member No.: 26 Region Association: Canada |
I'm collecting the parts but it's not on my high priority list, mostly because you have to take the dash right apart. Below is some of the parts I've collected. Ignition switch dash part, weld in mount, Restoration Design Column clam shells, 914rubber Early 70's column, used, lock receiver area needs to be modified/welded. Mid 70's ignition switch, but I'm still looking for the wiring harness and it needs to be re-keyed. Turn switch, used. Wiper switch, used. Both could use new stickers. Still need a steering wheel and hockey puck, plus likely a bunch of other little bits. Any 914 steering wheel will work. Clay True but a Porsche flat hub wheel will fit properly. The mid and later wheels are a vw hub and will fit but not quite correctly. Porsche hubs have a 90 degree angle that matches the steering shaft. The vw hubs have a chamfer that matches the vw sized steering shaft. With the factory switch clam shells isn't the hub of steering wheel larger on the /6 steering wheel? Or am I missing yet another part? |
mepstein |
Jun 3 2021, 11:51 AM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,271 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
I'm collecting the parts but it's not on my high priority list, mostly because you have to take the dash right apart. Below is some of the parts I've collected. Ignition switch dash part, weld in mount, Restoration Design Column clam shells, 914rubber Early 70's column, used, lock receiver area needs to be modified/welded. Mid 70's ignition switch, but I'm still looking for the wiring harness and it needs to be re-keyed. Turn switch, used. Wiper switch, used. Both could use new stickers. Still need a steering wheel and hockey puck, plus likely a bunch of other little bits. Any 914 steering wheel will work. Clay True but a Porsche flat hub wheel will fit properly. The mid and later wheels are a vw hub and will fit but not quite correctly. Porsche hubs have a 90 degree angle that matches the steering shaft. The vw hubs have a chamfer that matches the vw sized steering shaft. With the factory switch clam shells isn't the hub of steering wheel larger on the /6 steering wheel? Or am I missing yet another part? No. You leave off the 914-4 plastic hub and use a 911 metal turn signal ring. 6 wheels are identical to early 4 wheels except part number. |
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