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Bullethead
post Mar 31 2022, 07:06 PM
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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 (!)

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post Sep 19 2024, 08:32 PM
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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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Nice build..

You may want to let the shop know that the trans cup washers are installed upside down.


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post Sep 20 2024, 08:29 AM
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QUOTE(Luke M @ Sep 20 2024, 07:17 AM) *

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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post Sep 22 2024, 09:04 AM
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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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post Sep 22 2024, 04:04 PM
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QUOTE(rgalla9146 @ Sep 20 2024, 10:29 AM) *

QUOTE(Luke M @ Sep 20 2024, 07:17 AM) *

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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More detail of handbrake install. Thought we may have to modify 911 cables, but stock ones fit perfectly. This mod was way easier than anticipated, mounting plate for adjustment and a small bracket to keep the cables away from the headers.

Will also be wrapped with heat barrier.

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Very nicely done. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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Hmmm. Trying to post a vid of the first start... will figure it out.
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post Dec 12 2024, 05:53 PM
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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 !

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post Dec 12 2024, 07:09 PM
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post Feb 3 2025, 10:47 AM
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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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post Feb 5 2025, 08:50 AM
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You’re crushing it. Really well done.
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Simply awesome & beautiful!
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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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Just stunning! I am a few weeks behind you on mine.
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Beauty! I am a few years behind you on mine! :-D
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