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Oil Cooled heart ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 933 Joined: 24-June 10 From: South Florida Member No.: 11,875 Region Association: South East States ![]() ![]() |
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 (!) ![]() |
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Winner of the Utah Twisted Joint Award ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 3,491 Joined: 3-June 11 From: Madison, WI Member No.: 13,152 Region Association: Upper MidWest ![]() ![]() |
Ever hear the phrase “Don’t hate me because I am beautiful “? Certainly applies to everything that you have shown us. So very great!
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Senior Member ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 1,416 Joined: 8-February 05 From: WNY Member No.: 3,574 Region Association: North East States ![]() ![]() |
Nice build.. You may want to let the shop know that the trans cup washers are installed upside down. Attached image(s) ![]() |
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Advanced Member ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 4,777 Joined: 23-November 05 From: Paramus NJ Member No.: 5,176 Region Association: None ![]() ![]() |
Nice build.. You may want to let the shop know that the trans cup washers are installed upside down. Hey Luke the upside down cups might be a deliberate choice. It could be done to provide stiffer location of engine / trans for improved shifting etc. Beautiful work all around. |
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Member ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 457 Joined: 25-August 07 From: CT Member No.: 8,039 Region Association: North East States ![]() ![]() |
This is quite an inspirational GT build. This especially true for me as I move forward on my own GT conversion project. I love the attention to detail and correct historical accuracy.
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Oil Cooled heart ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 933 Joined: 24-June 10 From: South Florida Member No.: 11,875 Region Association: South East States ![]() ![]() |
Nice build.. You may want to let the shop know that the trans cup washers are installed upside down. Hey Luke the upside down cups might be a deliberate choice. It could be done to provide stiffer location of engine / trans for improved shifting etc. Beautiful work all around. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) Thank you, that's exactly why they're installed this way. Appreciate the kind words... and thanks Tom, the effort is worth it. |
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Oil Cooled heart ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 933 Joined: 24-June 10 From: South Florida Member No.: 11,875 Region Association: South East States ![]() ![]() |
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Oil Cooled heart ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 933 Joined: 24-June 10 From: South Florida Member No.: 11,875 Region Association: South East States ![]() ![]() |
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Michael ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 10,380 Joined: 1-November 08 From: Auburn, CA Member No.: 9,712 Region Association: Northern California ![]() ![]() |
Very nicely done. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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Oil Cooled heart ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 933 Joined: 24-June 10 From: South Florida Member No.: 11,875 Region Association: South East States ![]() ![]() |
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Oil Cooled heart ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 933 Joined: 24-June 10 From: South Florida Member No.: 11,875 Region Association: South East States ![]() ![]() |
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Senior Member ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 1,887 Joined: 23-August 10 From: Bradenton Florida Member No.: 12,094 Region Association: South East States ![]() |
Havent been to the site in a while, my M471 Six has been in storage for the last three years waiting for us to build a garage.
Your build is extremely inspiring ! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif) |
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Hey nice rack! -Celette ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 21,012 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Now in Superior WI Member No.: 43 Region Association: Northstar Region ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Beauty!
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Michael ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 10,380 Joined: 1-November 08 From: Auburn, CA Member No.: 9,712 Region Association: Northern California ![]() ![]() |
Very nice! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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Driving & working on teeners 41 years ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 1,787 Joined: 3-May 08 From: Bryant, Arkansas Member No.: 9,003 Region Association: South East States ![]() |
I got back on to check your progress. Very nice and what a factory six deserves!!! Proud to see what you have done to my former car. Keep up the good work and enjoy it as much as I did!!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/first.gif)
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:: Punch and Pie :: ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 3,585 Joined: 26-December 04 From: Tuscaloosa, AL and Akron, OH Member No.: 3,342 Region Association: Upper MidWest ![]() |
You’re crushing it. Really well done.
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RN ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 2,901 Joined: 16-September 04 From: Audubon,PA Member No.: 2,766 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Simply awesome & beautiful!
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Oil Cooled heart ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 933 Joined: 24-June 10 From: South Florida Member No.: 11,875 Region Association: South East States ![]() ![]() |
Getting close. Off to the trimmer for interior and exterior finishing touches. Afterwards, final tune and shakedown, can't wait to hit the country roads around Highlands NC this June. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif) ![]() |
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Michael ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 10,380 Joined: 1-November 08 From: Auburn, CA Member No.: 9,712 Region Association: Northern California ![]() ![]() |
Beautiful! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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Member ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 457 Joined: 25-August 07 From: CT Member No.: 8,039 Region Association: North East States ![]() ![]() |
Just stunning! I am a few weeks behind you on mine.
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Member ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 75 Joined: 12-August 22 From: Las Vegas Member No.: 26,768 Region Association: Southwest Region ![]() |
Beauty! I am a few years behind you on mine! :-D
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