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> 914 cab-forward flatbed - Looks like we'll give it a try!, (But just because you could, doesn't mean you should)
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post Aug 19 2023, 06:30 PM
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Martin and I had some ideas for another project so I ended up finding two 914s that were too far gone and were never (I know, never say never) going to be restored.
Among other things, Martin wants a "utility vehicle" and starts talking about a 914 flatbed.
I send him the Photoshop pic, saying, "You mean like this?"
He gets all excited and says "I'm coming over to measure those chassis..."
Out come the tapes, straight edges, a couple crappy seats and some wood blocks. Much head scratching later, we both look at each other and say "I think we could make this work."
Maritn says, "Let me draw up some ideas..." and heads home.
I wonder what he'll come up with this time...


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post Aug 19 2023, 06:34 PM
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post Aug 19 2023, 06:40 PM
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Many iterations and lots of hours chatting, measuring, and "really, you think?" later and... Let me just cut to the current "let's target that" concept drawing.

This isn't a 914 windshield so we know that'll change. Plus, the scale of the greenhouse isn't exactly right. BUT: It's close enough that we're going to give it a try.

It'll be fully documented on my At the Red Barn YouTube channel and this time, Martin will be featured/participating a whole lot more.

No time frame target, not sure of the drive train but we're thinking either 914 or EV conversion, given all the room for batteries under the bed. As always, "we'll see..."

And it may turn out to be so horrid in real life that we simply kill it. Regardless, you'll be the first to know.

Wish us luck, we're goin' in! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sawzall-smiley.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sawzall-smiley.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smash.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smash.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welder.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welder.gif)


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post Aug 19 2023, 07:02 PM
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Good Luck on this one guys...that's crazy cool (IMG:style_emoticons/default/popcorn[1].gif)
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post Aug 19 2023, 07:04 PM
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QUOTE(tygaboy @ Aug 19 2023, 07:40 PM) *

Many iterations and lots of hours chatting, measuring, and "really, you think?" later and... Let me just cut to the current "let's target that" concept drawing.

This isn't a 914 windshield so we know that'll change. Plus, the scale of the greenhouse isn't exactly right. BUT: It's close enough that we're going to give it a try.

It'll be fully documented on my At the Red Barn YouTube channel and this time, Martin will be featured/participating a whole lot more.

No time frame target, not sure of the drive train but we're thinking either 914 or EV conversion, given all the room for batteries under the bed. As always, "we'll see..."

And it may turn out to be so horrid in real life that we simply kill it. Regardless, you'll be the first to know.

Wish us luck, we're goin' in! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sawzall-smiley.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sawzall-smiley.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smash.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smash.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welder.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welder.gif)



I started on that same path years ago but too many other projects and a real job got in the want. Maybe I can dig up the thread. I think you should do it.
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post Aug 19 2023, 07:11 PM
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I could not resist. People used to critique the 914 design as having two fronts (or two rears). I see this as more cartoon long hood 914.


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post Aug 19 2023, 07:13 PM
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I could not resist. People used to critique the 914 design as having two fronts (or two rears). I see this as more cartoon long hood 914.


Room for a V-12 up front......
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post Aug 19 2023, 07:42 PM
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http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=355608

Crap found the thread and tried to copy and paste from my phone. Didn't work.
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post Aug 19 2023, 07:51 PM
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do it.

will be so good.

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post Aug 19 2023, 08:07 PM
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It's a clever idea but I would rather see the limo get completed.


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post Aug 19 2023, 08:55 PM
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Not seeing how a human can fit in that cab proportionately with the pedal and steering gear, but assuming you’ve figured that out, how to get in and out of that cab?

Maybe the whole greenhouse swings/hinges up and away like the Sterling kit cars?
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post Aug 19 2023, 09:38 PM
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QUOTE(JeffBowlsby @ Aug 19 2023, 07:55 PM) *

Not seeing how a human can fit in that cab proportionately with the pedal and steering gear, but assuming you’ve figured that out, how to get in and out of that cab?

Maybe the whole greenhouse swings/hinges up and away like the Sterling kit cars?


@JeffBowlsby Jeff - Yep, entry/exit is one of my concerns - and we don't want to get ahead of ourselves - but it SEEMS like we can make it work if we do gull-wing doors. The seats have to be pretty close together as driver/passenger legs have to be in-board of the inner fender well, but again, it seems doable.
And we did consider a swinging front, like an Isetta, but that was pretty quickly discarded.
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post Aug 19 2023, 09:41 PM
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QUOTE(VegasRacer @ Aug 19 2023, 07:07 PM) *

It's a clever idea but I would rather see the limo get completed.


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@VegasRacer - Me, too. I tossed my hat in the ring when it went to Mr. Foley so I guess he "wins"! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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post Aug 20 2023, 05:10 AM
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I like it……I’ll be watching!
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post Aug 20 2023, 07:18 AM
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If anyone can make this happen it will be Chris. Looking forward to seeing it come to life and seeing Martin in the process. I wonder if a nice flat six would fit in there???? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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post Aug 20 2023, 07:46 AM
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Cool. I went outside in hurricane Hillary to look at the car. I know this may be sacrilegious but the corvair truck had the engine in back and the “tailgate” on the side. That would give you a nice usable bed. Just a thought
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post Aug 20 2023, 08:52 AM
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Neat photochop... consider cab over wheels like a VW bus, egress would be simplified. Proportions will be more like the Deora, not a bad thing.

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post Aug 20 2023, 09:49 AM
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It must be harvest time in Petaluma. I can't think of how else you could have come up with this idea. I recommend you stop sampling the product (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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post Aug 20 2023, 09:58 AM
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Watching this build will be like watching a cow give brith… disgusting but deeply fascinating lol…
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