Lou's Paint and bodywork progress thread Options

[Rleog]

Thanks for this incredible thread. It's going to be very helpful for me this coming year. Your work is inspirational!

[TJB/914]

Hi Lou,

Happy New Year!!

I've been wondering how your doing on the restoration? Can't wait to see more pictures.

You are one sick puppy like many of us & admired by all 914-Land!!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/pray.gif)
It's going to be a beautiful 914. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/thumb3d.gif)

Tom

[TJB/914]

Hi again Lou,

I just went back & searched the entire post. Don't want to put pressure on you, but what color have you decided on???????

Please, please let us know. My choice w/no preference, Yellow, Blue or Black?? Remember to paint the 914 a light yellow color to show off those beautiful powder coated parts. Opps, did I say no preference??

Tom

[Aaron Cox]

wicked...

when you gonna shoot it?

[Dr. Roger]

Lou,
Nobody can deny your attention to detail.

She's turning into something you will be proud of for a mighty long time. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)


I look forward to seeing the finishing touches.

How about Alaskan blue? Or is that a metallic? Nevermind. =-P

Roger

[TJB/914]

Hey Lou,

How about we have a little fun with your color decision. Lets suggest interior colors to match the exterior??

How about.
Yellow/Black Plaid seats with a Yellow exterior?? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/thumb3d.gif)

How about,
Silver/Black Plaid seats with a AlaskanBlue exterior?? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/popcorn[1].gif)

Anybody have other suggestions?? If all else fails Lou ask the wife or GF.

Tom

[TJB/914]

Opps, it didn't come through

T

[TJB/914]

Opps, again

T

[Lou W]

Thanks everyone for the nice comments. Color.... well... yes... I've it narrowed it down to the following (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) :

Mexican Blue with the black and grey houndstooth interior.

Phoenix Red with the black and grey houndstooth interior.

Lexus Yellow with the black and grey houndstooth interior.

Lexus Yellow with the black and yellow plaid interior.

Black with the black and grey houndtooth interior.

Black with the black and grey plaid interior.

Then there's the wheels... Deep Sixes, Mahles or Minilites.

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[Lou W]

wicked...

when you gonna shoot it?

Im not sure at this point....Going thru the "Big D and I don't mean Dallas" btw, thats lyrics to a country western song (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) anyway...Looking to put the suspension back under it when I get the last couple of parts (Rear Spring Perches) back from the powder coater and the plating shop, then I'll be moving it to my new casa, there is a spot reserved for it in the garage right next to my old Chevy truck. I think I'm gonna go back into the parts collection mode for a little while until I get moved to a more permanent location. I got my eye on a six... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/drooley.gif) Now is the time to go that direction before I go too much further. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif)

[Lou W]

Ok, back to work on the project, I ordered a set of torsion bars from "The Bird" I went with 21's;

[Lou W]

Here is the rear suspension in place, you can see the rear tie downs in this picture;

[Lou W]

Here is a picture of the tie downs that I bought from David Lee, they are very nice;

[Lou W]

Here is the monoball setup;

[Lou W]

Here is the front suspension going into place, I ended up buying a set of the Self Aligning A-Arm Bearing Mount Set from Tarret Engineering;

[Lou W]

It's kinda funny when you start putting all the parts back in place and trying to figure out which bolt, washer and nut go where. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) I've also realized that some of the bolts are missing, so I've bought two set of the bolts and washers that I've needed, I'm going to send out one set to be yellow zinc plated and use the other set to get the car moved.

I busted off one of the zirk fittings last week, so Elephant Racing is sending me a replacement. Once I get that fitting, I'll install the front hubs, the steering column and put the wheels on and trailer it to my house.

[TJB/914]

Hi Lou,

What did I miss here??? What color will you paint the 914???? We all want to know.

It looks like it's still in primer.

Tom

[AZ914]

Lookin awesome Lou! Just so I don't have to read thru 9 pages again, what year front struts are you using and were those new inserts?

BTW.. I vote for Malaga Red <- see avatar (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

[Lou W]

Hi Lou,

What did I miss here??? What color will you paint the 914???? We all want to know.

It looks like it's still in primer.

Tom

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) I've narrowed it down further....now I'm looking at Speed Yellow, or even maybe White. I can't make up my mind, fortunatley, I still have time to decide. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif) after welding up the sail panel holes and planning to go with a smooth top.... I re-drilled the holes for the panels and I decided to go back to the more stock look with the sail panels and the black top. I have decided to ditch the deck lids and stock bumpers and valances for the fiberglass ones, I'd like to go with the Gt style front end. I really like the way this Patrick Motorsports Car was done and would like to go more towards this style;

[Lou W]

Lookin awesome Lou! Just so I don't have to read thru 9 pages again, what year front struts are you using and were those new inserts?

BTW.. I vote for Malaga Red <- see avatar (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

I'm running 914-6 struts, and yes new Bilstein inserts.

Magna Red looks good too. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)