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| Bullethead |
Mar 31 2022, 07:06 PM
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Oil Cooled heart ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 955 Joined: 24-June 10 From: South Florida Member No.: 11,875 Region Association: South East States
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It took 12 years to start making headway with this project, but the past 18 months have progressed well. I bought this car in June 2010 and it sat in the shop for a long time, but parts accumulation continued, even while I completed two other restorations.
Anyway, thanks to some skilled people and plenty of ransom payments, it's closer than it has been in nearly 30 years to being a car again. This 1970 914/6 #914 043 1396 (Prod Nr. 130 1505, Engine Nr. 640 4878) was sold in California on April 15, 1970. Somewhere in it's early life it was given correct flares and some GT mods; old ads for the car specified remote oil cooler, lightweight lids, etc. It was suggested by it's last two sellers (one in Autoweek circa 1984, the other in 2007 on eBay) that it has some race history. It's clear the old girl was rode hard and put away wet, but aside from maybe autocross, I think competition claims were dubious. A few posts here for clarification: http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?sho...74301&st=80 Thanks to Gustl for reinforcing the abbreviated history I got from KJ, who sold the car to me after scavenging what he could from it. No complaints, it was a very cheap roller AND it's a real 6. So why not get the right stuff and build a GT? Here's what it looked like forever........... and when I got it. Photo is from the eBay ad 15 years ago (!) ![]() |
Bullethead 1970 914/6 GT Replica Build Mar 31 2022, 07:06 PM
Bullethead So like I said, nothing happened except parts buyi... Mar 31 2022, 07:12 PM
Bullethead It's the early '70s... braze that shit... Mar 31 2022, 07:17 PM
Bullethead RE: 1970 914/6 GT Replica Build Mar 31 2022, 07:28 PM
Bullethead A hidden surprise and angle iron repair.
Apr 1 2022, 08:29 AM
Root_Werks Given the amount of weathering and stress these li... Apr 1 2022, 08:44 AM
Bullethead Thanks for the moral support. Didn't look that... Apr 1 2022, 10:30 AM
Bullethead So odd. Rust in places that made sense, in others ... Apr 1 2022, 10:47 AM
Bullethead Pans looked decent before stripping, but were perf... Apr 1 2022, 10:51 AM
Bullethead Same with the trunk floor... and it along with the... Apr 1 2022, 10:58 AM
seanpaulmc Sweet!
So happy to see a build of this stat... Apr 1 2022, 11:20 AM
TRS63 Great project, will follow it !
Keep us update... Apr 1 2022, 11:31 AM
Bullethead Pans, inner and outer longs, LS targa bar base, ve... Apr 1 2022, 11:45 AM
Bullethead Chassis reinforcements...
Apr 1 2022, 11:46 AM
Bullethead RE: 1970 914/6 GT Replica Build Apr 1 2022, 11:48 AM
Bullethead Cockpit floor completed, seat perches for the Sche... Apr 1 2022, 11:58 AM
Bullethead The shop's fabrication skills are exceptional.... Apr 1 2022, 12:09 PM
Bullethead Engine mount and suspension reinforcements...
Apr 1 2022, 12:13 PM
Bullethead GT Fuel tank and oil cooler mods were straightforw... Apr 1 2022, 12:41 PM
Bullethead Test fitment: like buttah! Yes, that is a real... Apr 1 2022, 12:44 PM
Root_Werks Wow! Ask for pics and wish granted! Very... Apr 1 2022, 12:58 PM
Bullethead As of yesterday, determined seat locations with th... Apr 1 2022, 12:59 PM
mepstein On the kit I saw, the cables were bicycle cables a... Apr 1 2022, 01:10 PM
TRS63 It keeps getting better :wub:
Antoine Apr 1 2022, 01:16 PM
Bullethead Thanks Antoine... to answer an earlier question, I... Apr 1 2022, 01:27 PM
live free & drive Your roll bar looks way too short - too close to t... Apr 1 2022, 02:07 PM
mepstein Check the end of a derailleur cable. Apr 1 2022, 04:48 PM
Bullethead
Check the end of a derailleur cable.
:trophy: ... Apr 1 2022, 05:01 PM
Bullethead No worries. The bar is an exact reproduction of th... Apr 1 2022, 04:59 PM
Dion This project looks delicious. Love the details you... Apr 1 2022, 06:06 PM
Bullethead Thanks Dion, hope to bring it to Amelia sooner or ... Apr 4 2022, 02:39 PM
seanpaulmc 5 weeks till Amelia Island.
Great progress. The... Jan 27 2023, 01:22 PM
Bullethead
5 weeks till Amelia Island.
Great progress. Th... Jan 27 2023, 06:27 PM
Bullethead RE: 1970 914/6 GT Replica Build Apr 4 2022, 02:44 PM
Bullethead How about some brake porn? NOS vented GT rears plu... Apr 4 2022, 02:48 PM
Shivers
How about some brake porn? NOS vented GT rears pl... Apr 4 2022, 06:14 PM
mepstein OMG! :trophy: Apr 4 2022, 04:05 PM
Dion 908’s!!! LeMans here we come. Quick... Apr 4 2022, 07:35 PM
IronHillRestorations Try Comet Kart Sales for cables Apr 4 2022, 08:27 PM
Bullethead
Try Comet Kart Sales for cables
Thanks but same... Apr 4 2022, 09:48 PM
mepstein We used to have to smooth out the ends sometimes i... Apr 4 2022, 10:13 PM
Bullethead Thanks to the fine folks at 914 Rubber for contact... Apr 8 2022, 02:32 PM
lesorubcheek
Thanks to the fine folks at 914 Rubber for contac... Apr 27 2022, 08:25 PM

Bullethead
Don't know how I've missed your posts, bu... May 1 2022, 02:49 PM
LefthandRev
Thanks to the fine folks at 914 Rubber for contac... Apr 29 2022, 01:37 PM
BillJ
Thanks to the fine folks at 914 Rubber for contac... Oct 3 2022, 10:05 AM

Bullethead
Obviously... looking for Scheel 914 headrests no... Oct 3 2022, 12:13 PM
NS914 Russ, the work is awesome and the car...well, just... Nov 2 2022, 10:02 AM
eric9144 As we say in SoCal DUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUDE! ... Apr 27 2022, 05:48 PM
r_towle Oh my….well done Apr 27 2022, 10:10 PM
Bullethead Slower pace of work this summer, but now much clos... Oct 2 2022, 12:53 PM
rgalla9146 Goodness gracious !
So good to see the pr... Oct 3 2022, 03:35 AM
Dion :chow: :worship: :headbanger: :beer2: Oct 3 2022, 08:25 AM
BillJ Ok good to hear and for sure safety took a back se... Oct 3 2022, 06:16 PM
Bullethead Seams sealed, underside schutzed and painted, hood... Nov 2 2022, 08:01 AM
Bullethead RE: 1970 914/6 GT Replica Build Nov 2 2022, 08:05 AM
Bullethead RE: 1970 914/6 GT Replica Build Nov 2 2022, 08:13 AM
simonjb wow. Just amazing. well done. Nov 2 2022, 06:21 PM
mb911 looks really nice. I see one of my oil line covers... Nov 3 2022, 07:28 AM
Bullethead Indeed you do, Ben... nice piece! Using your h... Nov 3 2022, 08:40 AM
Bullethead More paint done... lots of details to address. Und... Dec 5 2022, 02:59 PM
Bullethead RE: 1970 914/6 GT Replica Build Dec 5 2022, 03:00 PM
Bullethead The old foam in the tank was dust, so it was boile... Dec 5 2022, 03:00 PM
Bullethead Huh. Photo wouldn't load in previous post.
Dec 5 2022, 03:10 PM
Bullethead RE: 1970 914/6 GT Replica Build Dec 5 2022, 03:19 PM
Bullethead RE: 1970 914/6 GT Replica Build Dec 5 2022, 03:21 PM
Bullethead RE: 1970 914/6 GT Replica Build Dec 5 2022, 03:22 PM
Bullethead RE: 1970 914/6 GT Replica Build Dec 5 2022, 03:23 PM
Bullethead RE: 1970 914/6 GT Replica Build Dec 5 2022, 03:31 PM
Cairo94507 Very very nice build. Looking forward to seeing a... Dec 5 2022, 03:49 PM
mlindner Very cool Russ, thanks for sharing. Mark Dec 7 2022, 09:04 AM
Jett Wow! Dec 7 2022, 09:54 AM
burton73 Great work on your car. Its so nice to see work at... Dec 7 2022, 10:50 AM
Bullethead Paint is finished, the resto shop will bolt the do... Dec 29 2022, 08:03 PM
Cairo94507 :popcorn: :beer2: Dec 30 2022, 08:05 AM
Krieger WOW, that looks amazing! Don't rush the r... Dec 30 2022, 10:26 AM
Bullethead
WOW, that looks amazing! Don't rush the ... Jan 26 2023, 04:24 PM
Graydingo Beautiful paint! Dec 31 2022, 11:48 AM
Bullethead
Panel fit and paint is near perfection... these ... Jan 26 2023, 04:26 PM
Bullethead RE: 1970 914/6 GT Replica Build Jan 26 2023, 04:27 PM
ValcoOscar
AWESOME build!!!!
Love those... Jan 27 2023, 11:34 AM
Bullethead
[quote name='Bullethead' post='3053701' date='Jan... Jan 27 2023, 12:05 PM
Bullethead RE: 1970 914/6 GT Replica Build Jan 26 2023, 04:28 PM
Bullethead Used the same "D" handle for the lights ... Jan 26 2023, 04:35 PM
pete000 Impressive! Jan 26 2023, 11:19 PM
Dion That is fantastic! :drooley: :beer2: Jan 27 2023, 11:25 AM
gms Here is your car in May 1996 at the Hot Springs AR... Apr 17 2023, 03:37 PM
Bullethead :woohoo: Wow!! Thanks for that, Glenn... ... Apr 17 2023, 05:40 PM
rick 918-S Very nicely done. :welder: :smash: :sawzall: :w... Apr 18 2023, 05:57 AM
jt914-6
Very nicely done. :welder: :smash: :sawzall: :... May 9 2023, 02:29 PM
Bullethead So cool to have all this personal history provided... May 11 2023, 06:56 PM
davehg I’m watching Bernie Buschen restore his GT in ti... May 11 2023, 11:55 PM
Bullethead
I’m watching Bernie Buschen restore his GT in t... May 12 2023, 06:21 AM
jt914-6 Three more pics down memory lane....So glad to see... May 14 2023, 10:44 AM
Bullethead :wub: The Ronals ... Thanks for those, JT!
Ma... May 15 2023, 07:37 PM
Bullethead RE: 1970 914/6 GT Replica Build May 15 2023, 07:44 PM
Bullethead RE: 1970 914/6 GT Replica Build May 15 2023, 07:45 PM
Dion That fuel gage looks perfect! Nice fab work. May 16 2023, 12:14 PM
Bullethead RE: 1970 914/6 GT Replica Build Jun 12 2023, 02:15 PM
Bullethead Not digging the fresh air / defrost job at all. I ... Jun 12 2023, 02:22 PM![]() ![]() |
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