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> 72 rustoration / subaru 6cyl project in Kansas, Mild resto-mod build, my idea of a “true” sportscar
Alain V.
post Jan 2 2022, 03:40 PM
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Well, I suppose I’ve put it off long enough.
I’m finally starting a build/progress page on my 72 914 project.

About the car: I’ve owned it for over a decade, and had it set aside as a quick & easy restoration project, because I “fooled” myself into thinking I had a fairly “rust free” example.
I work, a lot of hours (self employed) and own multiple project cars, so I didn’t start working on this car until recently.
...once I did “start” on it,,,, I became painfully aware of just how bad the car actually was.

The plan, since I ended up stripping the car down to the bare tub, I decided to build my idea/vision of a true sports car.....
In my opinion, the 914 is a perfect “canvas” for such a build. Focus will be on:
Light weight, handling, simplicity, and fun t o drive.

Goal weight is around 1800 pounds, using some carbon deck lids, GT style engine cover, etc.
Goal HP around 250 plus, will come from a Subaru 6cyl.

About me, My background is as an Indy mercedes mechanic for just over 40 years. I’ve never done rust repair or bodywork myself though, as I’ve always hired out those types of jobs. This little 914 is going to be my “tech school” into metal work as a spare time project. Hopefully I’ll be able to work on it one day per weekend on it and possible make monthly updates. I guess we’ll have to see...........

Here she is... when I initially started

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Alain V.   72 rustoration / subaru 6cyl project in Kansas   Jan 2 2022, 03:40 PM
Alain V.   It really feels great to finally start “installi...   Nov 7 2022, 07:00 PM
tygaboy   Congrats on scoring that spot welder. SOOOOOO much...   Nov 8 2022, 09:01 AM
Alain V.   Congrats on scoring that spot welder. SOOOOOO muc...   Nov 8 2022, 06:35 PM
Alain V.   Well,I didn’t get a chance to work “on” the ...   Nov 28 2022, 07:01 PM
Alain V.   A few days after getting the donor car, I came acr...   Nov 28 2022, 07:07 PM
Alain V.   The transmission came from an 05 non turbo car. Th...   Nov 28 2022, 07:14 PM
Alain V.   Yikes! I can't believe it's been over ...   Jun 12 2023, 07:17 PM
Alain V.   after a few minutes of blasting.   Jun 12 2023, 07:18 PM
Alain V.   treated the area with ospho, then shot it and the ...   Jun 12 2023, 07:20 PM
Alain V.   clamped/screwed the new panels into place , then u...   Jun 12 2023, 07:23 PM
Alain V.   RE: 72 rustoration / subaru 6cyl project in Kansas   Jun 12 2023, 07:24 PM
Alain V.   After I ground down some of the welds on the repai...   Jun 18 2023, 07:41 PM
Alain V.   after clamping it down with tek screws and every p...   Jun 18 2023, 07:46 PM
Alain V.   with the pass side stiffener nearly done, I welded...   Jun 18 2023, 07:54 PM
Alain V.   Well, I didn’t get as far as I planned this week...   Jun 25 2023, 04:55 PM
East coaster   Nice work!   Jun 25 2023, 05:00 PM
930cabman   Great progress and just love the spot welder, talk...   Jun 25 2023, 05:07 PM
Alain V.   Well, it’s been a while since I’ve posted any ...   Oct 15 2023, 05:33 PM
Alain V.   RE: 72 rustoration / subaru 6cyl project in Kansas   Oct 15 2023, 05:36 PM
Alain V.   Also finally started working on the hole in the le...   Oct 15 2023, 05:39 PM
Alain V.   RE: 72 rustoration / subaru 6cyl project in Kansas   Oct 15 2023, 05:40 PM
Alain V.   RE: 72 rustoration / subaru 6cyl project in Kansas   Oct 15 2023, 05:41 PM
Alain V.   RE: 72 rustoration / subaru 6cyl project in Kansas   Oct 15 2023, 05:42 PM
Alain V.   Just need to do some grinding to smooth it out, ...   Oct 15 2023, 05:45 PM
East coaster   Nice work! I tackled this area on my current p...   Oct 15 2023, 07:05 PM
Alain V.   got a great looking, lightweight engine lid from S...   Dec 22 2023, 07:02 PM
Alain V.   finally got around to installing my suspension con...   Dec 22 2023, 07:04 PM
Alain V.   I sandblasted the inside of the brace for the tran...   Dec 22 2023, 07:07 PM
Alain V.   I've also started on the rear stiffening panel...   Dec 22 2023, 07:10 PM
Alain V.   Temporarily put the pass seat bracket in place so ...   Dec 23 2023, 06:15 PM
Alain V.   Made a quick repair on the rusted front support. I...   Dec 23 2023, 06:18 PM
Alain V.   Now to try and deal with the rust in the front cow...   Dec 23 2023, 06:25 PM
Alain V.   Small steps of progress here & there.   Mar 17 2024, 06:03 PM
Alain V.   Finally fitting and welding the trunk floor piece ...   Mar 17 2024, 06:05 PM
Alain V.   I had my donor tail panel and rear quarter pieces ...   Mar 17 2024, 06:19 PM
Alain V.   I had to patch the center of the tail panel in the...   Mar 17 2024, 06:22 PM
Alain V.   I didn’t go crazy with the finish of it since th...   Mar 17 2024, 06:25 PM
Alain V.   Starting to do final test fit to plan out where I ...   Mar 17 2024, 06:28 PM
Alain V.   Tried out the “Coopers paint stripper”, str...   Apr 14 2024, 08:48 PM
Alain V.   Very happy with the results.   Apr 14 2024, 08:50 PM
Alain V.   Went to test fit my carbon trunk panel, and it l...   Apr 14 2024, 08:59 PM
Alain V.   Pass side fits a little tight……which is no big...   Apr 14 2024, 09:02 PM
Alain V.   Looking from the bottom, it looks like the skin mu...   Apr 14 2024, 09:03 PM
slowrodent   Yep. It should not be on you to repair poor craft...   Apr 14 2024, 10:15 PM
Alain V.   I don’t remember what grit of the black diamond ...   Apr 28 2024, 07:24 PM
Alain V.   I decided to finish up all of the metal work first...   Apr 28 2024, 07:30 PM
Alain V.   Also started test fitting the door sill.   Apr 28 2024, 07:33 PM
Alain V.   Ran into a bit of a hiccup at the bottom of the do...   Apr 28 2024, 07:37 PM
Alain V.   Here you can see how the bottom is hanging out too...   Apr 28 2024, 07:40 PM
Alain V.   Did a little twist here and a little tweak there ...   Jan 19 2025, 06:54 PM
Alain V.   managed to work a little on the 914 this weekend. ...   Mar 10 2025, 05:54 PM
Alain V.   I did manage to get the pass side sail panel to qu...   Mar 10 2025, 05:58 PM
Craigers17   Maybe I missed it in an earlier post, but where di...   Mar 10 2025, 06:09 PM
Alain V.   The lids came from 914 rubber. The front one seem...   Mar 10 2025, 06:15 PM
76-914   The lids came from 914 rubber. The front one see...   Mar 10 2025, 06:39 PM
Alain V.   The lids came from 914 rubber. The front one se...   Mar 10 2025, 07:53 PM
tygaboy   I've done some composite work and working with...   Mar 11 2025, 08:36 AM
Root_Werks   That is a lot of metal work, impressive!   Mar 11 2025, 10:50 AM
Alain V.   thanks for the website name, Tygaboy. I remember l...   Mar 11 2025, 05:15 PM
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