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Tim17
post Dec 30 2023, 05:26 PM
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After finishing a 2 year frame off restoration on a 1970 Triumph GT6, I was ready for a new winter project with my friend Chris. We found this 80%? finished project near us and took the plunge.


It’s going to be a nice driver, the car is solid and mostly rust free, it’s a 1975 built in 08/74, 1.8 engine professionally rebuild to a 1.9, breathing through Weber Carbs. We’re on a steep learning curve, but I’ve always loved these cars, and we’re up for the challenge.
The car was repainted, but a low quality job that needs work. The interior is tired, planning to refresh that.
I’ll be looking for help from this forum as we go forward, thanks in advance.

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post Dec 30 2023, 06:01 PM
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post Dec 30 2023, 06:19 PM
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Pretty blue!
Pedrini wheels and euros.
Bumper back date.
Engine/intake upgrade.

Freaking nice for a starting point!

Looks like you got lucky...

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post Dec 30 2023, 06:40 PM
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Looks nice!

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post Dec 30 2023, 06:42 PM
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Very nice 914. About the car being 'rust free', with 914's, the rust is free. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)

Good luck with your build. There's a wealth of knowledge here on 91world both with informative threads and the current group of technologists who hang here.
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post Dec 30 2023, 06:46 PM
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post Dec 30 2023, 06:47 PM
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Welcome. Great color and starting point. Looks like 2 liter Fuchs and some other nice upgrades.
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post Dec 30 2023, 07:45 PM
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Great looking example, keep us posted with your progress
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post Dec 30 2023, 08:28 PM
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I'd like a closer picture of the wheels.
My first thought was Fuchs but on second glance those look like Pedrinis to me.

My eyes are getting old...
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post Dec 30 2023, 08:41 PM
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Welcome--looks great. Keep sharing.
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post Dec 30 2023, 09:12 PM
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post Dec 30 2023, 09:15 PM
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QUOTE(technicalninja @ Dec 30 2023, 07:28 PM) *

I'd like a closer picture of the wheels.
My first thought was Fuchs but on second glance those look like Pedrinis to me.

My eyes are getting old...

I know what you mean about old eyes. Mine turn 75 in just over a week. After enlarging the pic on my iPad I can confirm they’re 4 lug Fuchs. Nice option.
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post Dec 30 2023, 09:17 PM
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Nice looking car! I’m sure we will all be following your progress.

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post Dec 30 2023, 09:27 PM
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QUOTE(technicalninja @ Dec 30 2023, 07:28 PM) *

I'd like a closer picture of the wheels.
My first thought was Fuchs but on second glance those look like Pedrinis to me.

My eyes are getting old...

I know what you mean about old eyes. Mine turn 75 in just over a week. After enlarging the pic on my iPad I can confirm they’re 4 lug Fuchs. Nice option.

Even Better IMO

Hey, we could use bigger pictures!

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post Dec 30 2023, 10:05 PM
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Welcome Tim. Get her on the road in six months and come on out to the North East Gathering!
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post Dec 30 2023, 11:32 PM
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post Dec 31 2023, 05:48 AM
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Thanks for the welcome to the forum. The PO told me the wheels were Fuch knockoffs. Here’s some higher res pics. I don’t know the brand, but maybe it’s Pedrini.


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post Dec 31 2023, 05:55 AM
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My pics on my iPad were too big to put more than one in a post without compressing them as I did in the first post.


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post Dec 31 2023, 05:57 AM
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post Dec 31 2023, 05:59 AM
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Welcome Tim. Get her on the road in six months and come on out to the North East Gathering!



Where is the NE gathering?
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