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> Another 914-6 GT Tribute Project
Tom1394racing
post Sep 5 2023, 04:04 PM
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Mad Dog's engine mount installed.

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post Sep 5 2023, 04:08 PM
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Balsa reinforced front and rear lids from Getty arrived last week.

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post Sep 5 2023, 04:13 PM
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Working on the front cooler and engine access panel.

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post Sep 5 2023, 07:31 PM
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(IMG:style_emoticons/default/clap23.gif) Nice, steady progress Tom... final product will be worth all the effort.
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post Sep 5 2023, 09:22 PM
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I went looking for Armando's GT Build he featured on the Pbase site. It seems to have been removed from the site, but after poking around it's still there; here's the link:

https://pbase.com/9146gt/the9146gt

I always liked the oil cooler reinforcement he did here:

https://pbase.com/9146gt/the9146gt_front_oil_cooler_install

He also did the windshield frame reinforcements that you rarely see:

https://pbase.com/9146gt/my9146gt_windshiel..._reinforcements

The Pelican site GT build thread is here:

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/porsche-914...gt-project.html
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post Sep 5 2023, 09:30 PM
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QUOTE(live free & drive @ Sep 5 2023, 11:22 PM) *

I went looking for Armando's GT Build he featured on the Pbase site. It seems to have been removed from the site, but after poking around it's still there; here's the link:

https://pbase.com/9146gt/the9146gt

I always liked the oil cooler reinforcement he did here:

https://pbase.com/9146gt/the9146gt_front_oil_cooler_install

He also did the windshield frame reinforcements that you rarely see:

https://pbase.com/9146gt/my9146gt_windshiel..._reinforcements

Did he ever finish the build?
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post Sep 6 2023, 06:15 AM
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Seems like he ran out of steam on the project around 2014.

I talked with him on the phone several times while buying parts he was offering in the 2018-19 time frame. We did not specifically talk about what was going on with his build.

He had a boatload of Porsche racing parts - a lot of engine stuff for 906's etc. maybe somebody made him an offer he couldn't refuse?
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post Sep 6 2023, 09:08 AM
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Hi Tom,

Project looks good. I see you went shopping at Rory's place. He has a pretty good stash of nos parts. I sold him the chassis that he turned into the GT clone. How I wish I kept that one.

One thing you may want to do is remove that blower fan bracket on left engine shelf. It'll get in the way of installing/removing the oil filter. I ran into that issue on my brothers 6 conv but didn't find out til after the engine bay was painted... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)


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post Sep 6 2023, 10:26 AM
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QUOTE(live free & drive @ Sep 5 2023, 11:22 PM) *

I went looking for Armando's GT Build he featured on the Pbase site. It seems to have been removed from the site, but after poking around it's still there; here's the link:

https://pbase.com/9146gt/the9146gt

I always liked the oil cooler reinforcement he did here:

https://pbase.com/9146gt/the9146gt_front_oil_cooler_install

He also did the windshield frame reinforcements that you rarely see:

https://pbase.com/9146gt/my9146gt_windshiel..._reinforcements

The Pelican site GT build thread is here:

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/porsche-914...gt-project.html


Yes...We have been following Armando's lead and using many of his ideas and detailed descriptions and documentation of factory GT cars. The oil cooler duct reinforcement has been done as well.
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post Sep 6 2023, 10:28 AM
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QUOTE(Luke M @ Sep 6 2023, 11:08 AM) *

Hi Tom,

Project looks good. I see you went shopping at Rory's place. He has a pretty good stash of nos parts. I sold him the chassis that he turned into the GT clone. How I wish I kept that one.

One thing you may want to do is remove that blower fan bracket on left engine shelf. It'll get in the way of installing/removing the oil filter. I ran into that issue on my brothers 6 conv but didn't find out til after the engine bay was painted... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)


Luke...Thanks for pointing that out. It is on the "to do" list. Any other suggestions, I am all ears!
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post Sep 6 2023, 01:46 PM
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Things are moving forward quickly at Auto Associates. Here is the engine access panel along with the center mount for the GT roll bar.

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post Sep 6 2023, 01:48 PM
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The front cooler reinforcement has been added and the cooler & ducting test fitted.

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post Sep 6 2023, 01:50 PM
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Also, the early 911 steering column has been modified to fit the 914 chassis.

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post Sep 7 2023, 10:13 AM
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Tom
Your work on this gives me indigestion………it is above and beyond great! Process shows a level commitment I’m having trouble finding.
Question……
What was your procedure for restoring plastic parts of ventilation system?
Thanks,
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post Sep 7 2023, 05:57 PM
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Tom
Your work on this gives me indigestion………it is above and beyond great! Process shows a level commitment I’m having trouble finding.
Question……
What was your procedure for restoring plastic parts of ventilation system?
Thanks,
Terry


First, a thorough cleaning with soap and water. Then removal of any, and all overspray with Goo Gone and a soft Scotch-Brite pad. Then I used Maguires Cericoat wipes to restore luster. I did not remove any of the hardware and haven’t re-plated as I was able to polish to my satisfaction.
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post Sep 8 2023, 07:17 AM
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QUOTE(Tom1394racing @ Sep 7 2023, 03:57 PM) *

QUOTE(sixaddict @ Sep 7 2023, 12:13 PM) *

Tom
Your work on this gives me indigestion………it is above and beyond great! Process shows a level commitment I’m having trouble finding.
Question……
What was your procedure for restoring plastic parts of ventilation system?
Thanks,
Terry


First, a thorough cleaning with soap and water. Then removal of any, and all overspray with Goo Gone and a soft Scotch-Brite pad. Then I used Maguires Cericoat wipes to restore luster. I did not remove any of the hardware and haven’t re-plated as I was able to polish to my satisfaction.

GREAT info, it gives a normal garage guy hope on similar results.
Thanks!
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post Sep 11 2023, 05:19 PM
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Tangerine Racing GT roll bar installation in process. This will be welded in and will get diagonals from the bar to the inner longitudinals.

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post Sep 11 2023, 05:21 PM
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Rear quarter prepped for installation of the NOS quarter panel.

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post Sep 11 2023, 05:22 PM
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Sergio's GT engine lid with the diagonal removed for a more authentic GT look.

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post Sep 13 2023, 12:02 PM
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Fantastic project and thanks for sharing the details with us!

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