 The official Mike Wills 3.2 Conversion Thread., ........Series 9's first customer..... |
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| VegasRacer |
 Sep 21 2006, 07:37 PM
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ELVIRA  Group: Benefactors Posts: 8,899 Joined: 27-March 03 From: Between Scylla and Charybdis Member No.: 481 Region Association: None 
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QUOTE(LuckieO @ Sep 21 2006, 05:44 PM)  So, here are some pics of Mike cleaning his "new" car... QUOTE And... QUOTE And... QUOTE And... Oh No. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/w00t.gif) He's got Fergitis. |
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| MoveQik |
Sep 25 2006, 11:44 AM
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What size wheels can I fit? Group: Members Posts: 4,654 Joined: 5-April 05 From: Scottsdale, AZ Member No.: 3,881 Region Association: Southwest Region |
Project recap -
After getting some miles in on the car for RRC I can't express how fun my car is. It had some problems getting there but I think it was a fluke and throwing a car that had just been converted to a 3.2 on a long road trip is a lot to ask. The problems were fairly easily remedied. I received countless compliments(and an award!!) for the work Joe did. It really did turn out nice. If given the choice, I would do it again. I have some minor motor issues that aren't related to the conversion. As soon as I get those buttoned up, the car will be good to go! So to anyone considering a six conversion, I say sell your kids, your house...what ever it takes to get it done. It is worth every cent and more. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/burnout.gif) |
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| TROJANMAN |
Sep 25 2006, 12:06 PM
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Looks nice in pictures......... Group: Members Posts: 5,275 Joined: 5-March 04 From: Colorado Member No.: 1,753 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(VegasRacer @ Sep 21 2006, 05:37 PM) QUOTE(LuckieO @ Sep 21 2006, 05:44 PM) So, here are some pics of Mike cleaning his "new" car... Oh No. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/w00t.gif) He's got Fergitis. Not quite at the apprentice level yet. He used a hard wired brush to scrub the dirt off the paint at the car wash on Saturday (IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) |
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| MoveQik |
Sep 25 2006, 01:06 PM
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What size wheels can I fit? Group: Members Posts: 4,654 Joined: 5-April 05 From: Scottsdale, AZ Member No.: 3,881 Region Association: Southwest Region |
QUOTE(TROJANMAN @ Sep 25 2006, 11:06 AM) Not quite at the apprentice level yet. He used a hard wired brush to scrub the dirt off the paint at the car wash on Saturday (IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) Perhaps you should try the same. That way Steve and your wife might think you have a nicer looking car? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) |
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| MoveQik |
Sep 27 2006, 04:47 PM
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What size wheels can I fit? Group: Members Posts: 4,654 Joined: 5-April 05 From: Scottsdale, AZ Member No.: 3,881 Region Association: Southwest Region |
I sent this email to Joe but thought I should post it here too:
Joe, As you already know, I am thrilled with my car. Please feel confident to have any prospective clients call me for a reference. I will be glad to give you a great review. I think you did a great job on my car and I thought you were very easy to work with. From what started with a simple PM(I still have it) asking if you would have any interest in taking on a real client to the finished product, there were no miscommunications or surprises related to the conversion work. I think that says a lot considering you are new to being a “real shop” and you started with a very mechanically challenged client. It could have very easily been a complete recipe for disaster. Have 100% confidence that I will have nothing but good things to say about your work when asked about it. I look forward to hauling ass and drinking a lot of beers with you guys for many years to come. MW |
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| Series9 |
Sep 27 2006, 04:51 PM
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Lesbians taste like chicken. Group: Members Posts: 5,446 Joined: 22-August 04 From: DeLand, FL Member No.: 2,602 Region Association: South East States |
Thanks Mike.
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| Leo Imperial |
Sep 27 2006, 05:27 PM
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Do you have to use so many cuss words? Group: Members Posts: 906 Joined: 29-November 04 From: 914 Roadshow - Glen Cove NY Member No.: 3,192 Region Association: None |
Wow!
He said you were easy to work with (IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif) Just kidding. SERIES9 Rocks!!! Attached image(s) 
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| Gint |
Sep 27 2006, 05:58 PM
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Mike Ginter Group: Admin Posts: 16,096 Joined: 26-December 02 From: Denver CO. Member No.: 20 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
QUOTE(MW 914 @ Sep 25 2006, 11:44 AM) Project recap - After getting some miles in on the car for RRC I can't express how fun my car is. It had some problems getting there but I think it was a fluke and throwing a car that had just been converted to a 3.2 on a long road trip is a lot to ask. The problems were fairly easily remedied. I received countless compliments(and an award!!) for the work Joe did. It really did turn out nice. If given the choice, I would do it again. I have some minor motor issues that aren't related to the conversion. As soon as I get those buttoned up, the car will be good to go! So to anyone considering a six conversion, I say sell your kids, your house...what ever it takes to get it done. It is worth every cent and more. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/burnout.gif) And with the throttle anywhere near the floor it's an absolute blast! Nice car Mike. - AND - Good workJoe. |
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| Series9 |
Sep 27 2006, 06:57 PM
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Lesbians taste like chicken. Group: Members Posts: 5,446 Joined: 22-August 04 From: DeLand, FL Member No.: 2,602 Region Association: South East States |
QUOTE(Gint @ Sep 27 2006, 05:58 PM) And with the throttle anywhere near the floor it's an absolute blast! Nice car Mike. - AND - Good workJoe. The 'symptom' disappeared after a fuel stop in Flagstaff, so we're thinking it was the ground on the fuel cap. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/huh.gif) |
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| Madswede |
Feb 7 2013, 06:05 PM
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Flat Out Driver Group: Members Posts: 853 Joined: 13-September 06 From: Rio Rancho NM Member No.: 6,831 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
I realize this is a rather old thread, but I was feeling nostalgic for the day when I first went to a 914 club event (that was the Moab trip Mike's 3.2 debuted at), albeit with my 968. That trip really introduced me to so many really nice 914s that I swore to one day have one myself. That was the inspiration that has ultimately led to my own 914 3.2 project by Series9 that's nearing completion and will debut in just under two months at Rt66 Classic 2013! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif)
Browsing through this thread sure brought back some memories (can't believe I walked around with that haircut (IMG:style_emoticons/default/barf.gif) ) especially the delivery of the 3.2! It's hard to believe Joe worked so well out of that little garage - I'm planning on what to move/get rid of in order to fit both the 968 and the 914 in there come April. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) But the main reason I went through this thread again was that I wanted to look at Mike's gauges since I'm probably getting the same thing. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sunglasses.gif) Time warp over. |
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| sixnotfour |
Feb 7 2013, 06:46 PM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 10,905 Joined: 12-September 04 From: Life Elevated..planet UT. Member No.: 2,744 Region Association: Rocky Mountains
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Way to go ...like Wills head isnt big enough??
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| MoveQik |
Feb 7 2013, 07:35 PM
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What size wheels can I fit? Group: Members Posts: 4,654 Joined: 5-April 05 From: Scottsdale, AZ Member No.: 3,881 Region Association: Southwest Region |
QUOTE(sixnotfour @ Feb 7 2013, 05:46 PM) Way to go ...like Wills head isnt big enough?? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/grouphug.gif) |
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| mepstein |
Feb 7 2013, 08:57 PM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,953 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
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| mepstein |
Feb 7 2013, 08:58 PM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,953 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
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This thread was what made me decide on a 3.2 for my car. I've probably read it 1/2 dozen times. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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| sixnotfour |
Dec 17 2016, 12:08 PM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 10,905 Joined: 12-September 04 From: Life Elevated..planet UT. Member No.: 2,744 Region Association: Rocky Mountains
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QUOTE 3.2 Engine 5750 Wiring harness 400 Headers 325 Sheet metal 350 Ceramic coating 250 Flywheel & bolts 430 Motor mount 200 Muffler gaskets 10 Exhaust gaskets 24 Fuel pump 110 Oxygen sensor 140 Clutch 272 3.2 Tach 80 Oil Tank 650 Neck & filler 200 Triple gauge 130 Exhaust 525 Oil Tank/Throttle Mods 400 Oil Cooler, fans, lines 700 $10946 (IMG:style_emoticons/default/icon_bump.gif) Wills 10yrs ago...prices pretty much the same Except the Engine price has doubled,and needs work $$ |
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