 Labor of Love: A Build Thread, Or: honoring my fathers 914-6 |
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| Cairo94507 |
 Jun 14 2025, 12:05 PM
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Michael  Group: Members Posts: 10,400 Joined: 1-November 08 From: Auburn, CA Member No.: 9,712 Region Association: Northern California 
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I used dzues fasteners for a firewall access when we did the engine in my 2nd 914-6 back in 1985. Used a nice weatherstrip and it looked really nice when done. 10 fasteners total. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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| BillJ |
Jun 14 2025, 01:45 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,317 Joined: 4-March 13 From: charlotte, NC Member No.: 15,610 Region Association: None
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I am using 4. I hope that suffices?
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| rick 918-S |
Jun 14 2025, 06:43 PM
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Hey nice rack! -Celette Group: Members Posts: 21,038 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Now in Superior WI Member No.: 43 Region Association: Northstar Region 
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QUOTE(BillJ @ Sep 12 2024, 07:32 AM)  Haven't posted in a while! Father's day had a great weekend and the car ran well. However I did have another head stud pull out and thus yet another rebuild. I had the case fixed but decided to pull the trigger on a brand new case from Porsche. Not 50 year old magnesium but brand new zero heat cycles no excuses case. I did check on getting billet done but they just don't make the 7r case. Only damage to internals was the slightest of nearly imperceptible blemishes on the nikasil cylinders so.sent those out to be redone. Engine is progressing now at Black Forest racing (Cody). Here are shots of the case, which other than the other one I have, is the last one in the country at present. Good progress since last father's day (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welder.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sawzall-smiley.gif) |
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| BillJ |
Jun 14 2025, 08:18 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,317 Joined: 4-March 13 From: charlotte, NC Member No.: 15,610 Region Association: None
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I’wish it felt that way brother! That new Porsche case really was a hold up given the recall/warranty campaign. But the end is basically in sight. Have some final tweaks and the car will be track worthy.
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| BillJ |
Jun 15 2025, 11:47 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,317 Joined: 4-March 13 From: charlotte, NC Member No.: 15,610 Region Association: None
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So have it roughed in now. Need to add a finishing edge weatherstripping I think and get the backside straps installed. Will carpet this and the back pad for a nice finished presentation later.
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| BillJ |
Jun 15 2025, 11:49 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,317 Joined: 4-March 13 From: charlotte, NC Member No.: 15,610 Region Association: None
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Other side
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| Root_Werks |
Jun 17 2025, 10:43 AM
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Village Idiot Group: Members Posts: 8,745 Joined: 25-May 04 From: About 5NM from Canada Member No.: 2,105 Region Association: Pacific Northwest
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Those floors turned out great! Very clean.
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| BillJ |
Jun 17 2025, 11:58 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,317 Joined: 4-March 13 From: charlotte, NC Member No.: 15,610 Region Association: None
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Thanks! Wasn’t cheap but the car deserves it I think
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| BillJ |
Jun 19 2025, 12:28 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,317 Joined: 4-March 13 From: charlotte, NC Member No.: 15,610 Region Association: None
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Installed anchors on inside of engine bay
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| BillJ |
Jun 19 2025, 01:22 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,317 Joined: 4-March 13 From: charlotte, NC Member No.: 15,610 Region Association: None
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And inside
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| BillJ |
 Jun 27 2025, 11:13 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,317 Joined: 4-March 13 From: charlotte, NC Member No.: 15,610 Region Association: None
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Car is dropped off at shop for engine install! Also I am working on enabling headlights. Adding LED in original looking glass.
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| BillJ |
Jun 27 2025, 11:26 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,317 Joined: 4-March 13 From: charlotte, NC Member No.: 15,610 Region Association: None
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Oh and genuine period Konig seats redone with plaid
Going to do the headrests with full black vinyl cover as well. Whoever owns the car next can pick the look they want Attached thumbnail(s) 
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| DRPHIL914 |
Jun 27 2025, 11:42 AM
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Dr. Phil Group: Members Posts: 5,840 Joined: 9-December 09 From: Bluffton, SC Member No.: 11,106 Region Association: South East States
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QUOTE(BillJ @ Jun 27 2025, 01:13 PM) Car is dropped off at shop for engine install! Also I am working on enabling headlights. Adding LED in original looking glass. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/drunk.gif) Looking good!! How's things in Charlotte? Hope you are able to hit the road soon! Phil |
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| BillJ |
Jun 27 2025, 12:42 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,317 Joined: 4-March 13 From: charlotte, NC Member No.: 15,610 Region Association: None
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Shop is likely to have the car for about two weeks based on scheduling as they are super busy. They happen to have two 914s they are now one which is being converted to a six and the other is getting a GT conversion as a real 914-6. Definitely looking forward to the finish line.
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