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| Tom1394racing |
 Feb 14 2022, 01:04 PM
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Member  Group: Members Posts: 455 Joined: 25-August 07 From: CT Member No.: 8,039 Region Association: North East States 
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After having enjoyed several 911’s over the past 40 years, I decided about a year ago that my next project would be a 914-6 GT Tribute car. I had been thinking for some time about a mid-engine open car but the Boxster is just not my cup of tea. I am more of a 70’s air cooled hot rod type and I love my ’73 Signal Orange 911 RSR tribute car. So a 914-6 GT seemed like an obvious choice. It ticked all my boxes and I have always admired the ‘70’s GT race cars.
My friends at Auto Associates in Canton, CT knew I was considering a 914-6 GT project so when a customer’s ’73 914 2.0 became available there last fall we put it up on their lift, took a close look and deemed it an acceptable starting point. The project plan is to follow the same process I have used on my RSR and my ‘70E restoration projects. I strip the car in my home shop, send the shell to Auto Associates for the metal work, chassis stiffening and paint. The painted shell comes back to me and I do the mechanical work and reassembly. My plan is not to do a 100% accurate GT tribute but rather to build a car that looks, sounds and drives like a street friendly GT. I am not planning on any serious track or autocross but more of a fun spirited street hot rod. I know there is a ton of expertise and experience on this forum so I will be looking for some sage advice as I document the build in this thread. So here are my thoughts: Exterior GT flares front and rear. I will likely leave the decision of metal vs FG to Auto Associates. I would like the car to be as light as is practical. I have FG flares on my RSR and they have held up very well over the 15 years since the original restoration. I am also planning to do the lightweight, balsa reinforced front and rear trunk lids. I also would like to do the GT style double grill engine cover. Not sure if anyone makes these or if I will have Auto Associates fabricate one from my existing cover. I will go with the hood pins front and bungees rear for lid closure. Not sure whether to go with the motor operated headlights or if the cable operated system is reliable enough. I do not plan to do a lot of night driving. For wheels, I am thinking Minilites on the rear and Fuchs on the front. I also want to keep the removable top as open air driving is one of my key objectives. I am liking Mexico Blue for the color. Interior I plan to go with a 911 steering column and LHS 911 ignition switch as well as 911 turn signal, wiper switches and clamshell. I am also thinking of a reproduction 911 style hockey puck steering wheel. Door panels would be the GT style with strap operated pulls for door opening. I am also thinking of a pair of GTS Classic vintage seats perhaps the LeMans series. Gauges will mimic the GT type. Drivetrain I have a 3.0 L SC long block that I plan to use as a basis for power. I am thinking 9.5 CR with ModS type cams and a twin plug distributor. I am also toying with the idea of EFI. I am thinking 200-225 HP. I will stick with the 901 gearbox and the special 215 mm 9 bolt flywheel. I would use 911 output stubs, Sway Away free floating axles, and 911 stubs axles & hubs. I will use a front cooler and oil plumbing similar to the GT. Not sure which option to take with regard to the motor mounts. Suspension Other than 911 3.5” caliper spaced front struts, and 911 front hubs, I have not given the suspension much thought as yet. I do not want the car to be so stiff and jarring that it knocks my fillings out on the pothole strewn roads here in CT. That said, I also do not want the car to roll and lean like my stock ‘70E. I like the stock type of front and rear roll bars, maybe a little bigger than the stock size. I am thinking early 911S Aluminum calipers in the front. No sure about the rear calipers. I like the 15” Michelin TB’s for tires. Chassis Stiffening Like all 914’s this one is not rust free. After the rust repairs, I am planning to have Auto Associates install the chassis stiffening kits for the front torsion bar area, sills and rear suspension including the rear trailing arms. I am also planning on a weld-in roll bar with diagonals tied into the door sills that will allow for reasonably easy entry and exit. I want the chassis to be as stiff as possible yet still allow for the removable Targa roof. Well…That is the current plan. I am very interested in suggestions and input from those of you who have been down this road before me. I plan to post progress with photos as I go forward and I look forward to all your comments.  |
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| morehills |
Mar 28 2025, 05:57 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 110 Joined: 2-March 23 From: Great Barrington, MA Member No.: 27,202 Region Association: North East States
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Like the fuel pump cover Tom. Mine is out in the open and I wonder if it should be covered. Seems a bit of a hazard, but then, I never put anything up front that would disturb it other than a bicycle wheel.
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| Cairo94507 |
Mar 28 2025, 06:36 AM
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Michael Group: Members Posts: 10,371 Joined: 1-November 08 From: Auburn, CA Member No.: 9,712 Region Association: Northern California
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What a great build! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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| Tom1394racing |
Mar 28 2025, 07:55 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 455 Joined: 25-August 07 From: CT Member No.: 8,039 Region Association: North East States
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QUOTE(morehills @ Mar 28 2025, 07:57 AM)  Like the fuel pump cover Tom. Mine is out in the open and I wonder if it should be covered. Seems a bit of a hazard, but then, I never put anything up front that would disturb it other than a bicycle wheel. I did it for the correct vintage look. Most of the "factory" GT's have a cover similar to this one. |
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| Tom1394racing |
Mar 28 2025, 08:01 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 455 Joined: 25-August 07 From: CT Member No.: 8,039 Region Association: North East States
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QUOTE(rgalla9146 @ Mar 28 2025, 07:43 AM) Looking great Tom I'm a big fan of Minilites, especially those period perfect fifteen inchers. The Michelins are icing on the cake. Beautiful ! Excellent ! Thanks Rory I love the 15" Minilites also. I know the "correct" look is with Fuchs on the front, but I just couldn't warm up to mixing wheel types front to rear. I have the Michelin 15" TB's on my RSR clone. The 15's give a much smoother street ride that the 16" Hoosiers I used on the track. |
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| Vicious |
Mar 28 2025, 07:01 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 43 Joined: 31-October 22 From: South Dakota, USA Member No.: 26,958 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Just read the entire thread. Just an incredible build. I'll be eagerly awaiting the final product photos.
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| Tom1394racing |
Apr 10 2025, 03:26 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 455 Joined: 25-August 07 From: CT Member No.: 8,039 Region Association: North East States
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Slow progress at Auto Associates as some vacations and other projects have taken priority.
The guys fabricated an oil line cover for the outside L/F wheel housing. Matches Ben's interior oil line cover.  The rear emblems were test fitted.  The sail trim was also test fitted.  The Minlites were painted.  The engine lid was test fitted and adjusted.  The rockers, bumpers, valence, oil line covers and other accessories got the final coat of satin black.  The car is now ready for final paint which will hopefully happen next week. After that, the exterior trin will be added along with the final body panels and glass. This will be followed by the interior sound deadening and carpeting. After that, the car will go to the mechanical section of the shop for final engine tuning, clutch and shifter adjustments and 4-wheel alignment and corner balancing. Hopefully no surprises along the way. |
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| Cairo94507 |
Apr 11 2025, 07:10 AM
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Michael Group: Members Posts: 10,371 Joined: 1-November 08 From: Auburn, CA Member No.: 9,712 Region Association: Northern California
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| rgalla9146 |
Apr 11 2025, 07:49 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,769 Joined: 23-November 05 From: Paramus NJ Member No.: 5,176 Region Association: None
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| Tom1394racing |
Apr 18 2025, 03:49 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 455 Joined: 25-August 07 From: CT Member No.: 8,039 Region Association: North East States
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Finally painted yesterday. Will look great when the sail panel is painted satin black and the black rockers, bumper and valences are installed along with the Michelins & Miniltes. Getting closer!
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| Cairo94507 |
Apr 19 2025, 08:20 AM
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Michael Group: Members Posts: 10,371 Joined: 1-November 08 From: Auburn, CA Member No.: 9,712 Region Association: Northern California
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Love fresh paint on a chassis. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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| mepstein |
Apr 19 2025, 09:15 AM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,953 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
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| rgalla9146 |
Apr 19 2025, 02:21 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,769 Joined: 23-November 05 From: Paramus NJ Member No.: 5,176 Region Association: None
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Looks great Tom. You have the same idea that I've kept 'secret' for years. Instead of that big, fat, overweight, fussy vinyl covering on the sail panels just paint them with textured semi gloss black. Easy, cheep and light. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) Looking great. |
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| Retroracer |
Apr 19 2025, 02:34 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 640 Joined: 7-July 13 From: Bend OR Member No.: 16,100 Region Association: Pacific Northwest
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Paint looks great - love the color!
Seems so familiar....  (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) - Tony |
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| Tom1394racing |
Apr 20 2025, 08:50 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 455 Joined: 25-August 07 From: CT Member No.: 8,039 Region Association: North East States
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QUOTE(Retroracer @ Apr 19 2025, 04:34 PM) Paint looks great - love the color! Seems so familiar.... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) - Tony Tony...WOW! That's my vision for my car. Beautiful. Makes me think about adding the rocker stripes. Is it your' car? What is the color? Looks very much like my Lizard Green. Thanks for sharing. |
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| East coaster |
Apr 20 2025, 08:55 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,856 Joined: 28-March 03 From: Millville, NJ Member No.: 487 Region Association: None
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| Tom1394racing |
Apr 20 2025, 10:03 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 455 Joined: 25-August 07 From: CT Member No.: 8,039 Region Association: North East States
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QUOTE(rgalla9146 @ Apr 19 2025, 04:21 PM) Looks great Tom. You have the same idea that I've kept 'secret' for years. Instead of that big, fat, overweight, fussy vinyl covering on the sail panels just paint them with textured semi gloss black. Easy, cheep and light. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) Looking great. Rory That's the plan. We are thinking satin with no texture. Seems like the "factory" GT cars had a mix of textured and non-textured. |
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| Retroracer |
Apr 20 2025, 10:05 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 640 Joined: 7-July 13 From: Bend OR Member No.: 16,100 Region Association: Pacific Northwest
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Thx Tom - the color is apparently hand puppet green.
Not really. Its a '74 911 color, Gelbgrun or "yellow green". Pls keep the posts coming on your build, lots of great GT details and jewellry in there! - Tony |
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| Tom1394racing |
May 1 2025, 06:20 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 455 Joined: 25-August 07 From: CT Member No.: 8,039 Region Association: North East States
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More progress at Auto Associates. The paint has been buffed and the wheels & tires along with the front and rear bumpers & rocker panels have all been mounted. It is starting look like a car and a stunning one at that! I am loving the green against the black accents. The Minilites with the Michelin TB’s give it a cool period look. The ugly temporary muffler will be replaced by a three outlet ralley style muffler finished in black ceramic coating.
       Next up the doors, glass and front & rear lids will be installed along with the trim. The firewall and longitudinals will get sound deadening and the interior will be trimmed in GT style felt carpeting. Once all the exterior and interior finishing work is completed, the car will go to the mechanical end of the shop for final engine tuning, clutch and shifter adjustment and 4 wheel alignment with corner balancing. |
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| sixnotfour |
May 1 2025, 06:47 PM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 10,905 Joined: 12-September 04 From: Life Elevated..planet UT. Member No.: 2,744 Region Association: Rocky Mountains 
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Love shades of Green.. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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| rick 918-S |
May 2 2025, 08:12 AM
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Hey nice rack! -Celette Group: Members Posts: 21,008 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Now in Superior WI Member No.: 43 Region Association: Northstar Region
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Great Build! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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