Another 6 coming soon Options

[seanpaulmc]

There is also en MacFarland who travels to do flare installations. @mb911

[Nana's_914]

Could you guys suggest a good body shop in SoCal I could use to install steel fender flares? I'm in San Diego, but am willing to go to LA area.

Thanks!

I have a friend that lives in Huntington Beach that is experienced in welding and metal finishing. He teaches MIG and TIG classes. He doesn't have a commercial shop, but would have space to work on your car. I showed him what you have and he is interested. You can see some of his work on YouTube - Garage Time.

PM me if you want me to connect you.

There is also en MacFarland who travels to do flare installations. @mb911

Thanks for the leads DennisV & seanpaulmc.

[Root_Werks]

Nice to see this project still progressing.

[mb911]

Could you guys suggest a good body shop in SoCal I could use to install steel fender flares? I'm in San Diego, but am willing to go to LA area.

Thanks!

I have a friend that lives in Huntington Beach that is experienced in welding and metal finishing. He teaches MIG and TIG classes. He doesn't have a commercial shop, but would have space to work on your car. I showed him what you have and he is interested. You can see some of his work on YouTube - Garage Time.

PM me if you want me to connect you.

There is also en MacFarland who travels to do flare installations. @mb911

Thanks for the leads DennisV & seanpaulmc.

I do and I think we emailed about it.

[Cairo94507]

Having seen Ben's flare installs first-hand, that would be a great solution if you can make it happen. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif)

[930cabman]

Nice to see this project still progressing.

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These conversions can kick ones a**

2+ years in, still working on mine, but getting close

[Nana's_914]

Nice to see this project still progressing.

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These conversions can kick ones a**

2+ years in, still working on mine, but getting close

Yeah, my conversion journey has been rough.

Moved from SF to SD in 2008 and continued making progress remotely at a slow pace. I didn't push the timeline since I didn't have a place with a garage big enough to keep the car in until the end of 2018. Towed the car to my garage in 2019 and started working on it again... then got cancer in 2020. Beat it, but the project went on the back burner again. Now I'm laid up recovering from a bike accident with my dominant arm in a sling — broke my clavicle and 7 ribs — feeling frustrated knowing the car is running but not quite road ready.

Trying to use the 4+ weeks of forced downtime constructively. Goal is to get the car safe to drive and get the flares installed so I can finally put some big wheels and tires on it to have fun with while I chip away at the remaining tasks.

[SKL1]

Just found this thread recently, and is fun to follow.
Stay off that bike, heal up, and show us the finished project!

Follow with interest as I'm nearing the end of similar project with my early '71 I've had since new. Finished a similar project with a '73 2.0 I've had for over 26 years but it stayed a 4. Wanted to convert my '71 as it was my first car, and will never leave the family. Had a real '71 6 20 years ago and never should have sold it, but that's a story for another day.

Hopefully the body will be done later this fall- just starting to build a 2.4 with E cams and Webers. It will stay a narrow body as I just prefer that look. Did all OEM 6 suspension and brakes over 40 years ago- now "just" need the engine, oil tank, etc... can't wait!! Not getting any younger, so need to finish it up!!

[Nana's_914]

Just found this thread recently, and is fun to follow.
Stay off that bike, heal up, and show us the finished project!

Follow with interest as I'm nearing the end of similar project with my early '71 I've had since new. Finished a similar project with a '73 2.0 I've had for over 26 years but it stayed a 4. Wanted to convert my '71 as it was my first car, and will never leave the family. Had a real '71 6 20 years ago and never should have sold it, but that's a story for another day.

Hopefully the body will be done later this fall- just starting to build a 2.4 with E cams and Webers. It will stay a narrow body as I just prefer that look. Did all OEM 6 suspension and brakes over 40 years ago- now "just" need the engine, oil tank, etc... can't wait!! Not getting any younger, so need to finish it up!!

Haha, staying off the bike is definitely the plan for a while!

What a cool story — having your '71 since new and keeping it in the family is special. I totally understand never wanting to let the '71 go.

A 2.4 with E cams and Webers sounds like it's going to be a blast. And staying narrow body with a carbureted 2.4 means no remote cooler needed, which keeps the cutting to a minimum — good call. With the suspension and brake work already behind you, the finish line is getting close!

Good luck with the build and looking forward to seeing your updates too! Do you have a thread on the car?

[Nana's_914]

Working on installing rear Koni Yellows with a Rebel Racing coil over kit and 180# springs. I'm using this thread for reference:
http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?sho...8779&st=20#

[Nana's_914]

Assembled coilovers.

[Nana's_914]

Installed. Have a few issues though. Both trailing arms are not articulating well, significant binding. The left side also has an interference issue with the parking brake cable running into the header on droop.

[Nana's_914]

I've been working through my gauge options. I have an electronic speedo and a 914-6 combo gauge ready to go, so the tach is the last piece to sort out.


I was thinking about having North Hollywood or Palo Alto rebuild my stock tach to work with the DME and add the silver button to match my other gauges. The one thing holding me back is the odd single-light turn signal indicator. The other option is to track down an early tach core and build something with both arrows and the silver button dial.

This is the look I'm after — silver button center, both turn signal arrows and rotated numbers.


I also have an '85 911 oil pressure/temp gauge that could serve as a core for a triple gauge.

[Nana's_914]

Installed. Have a few issues though. Both trailing arms are not articulating well, significant binding. The left side also has an interference issue with the parking brake cable running into the header on droop.

Does anyone have any tips for proper routing of the parking brake cable to keep it from getting burnt on the header?

[Nana's_914]

Found a tach core.

[Cfletch]

Installed. Have a few issues though. Both trailing arms are not articulating well, significant binding. The left side also has an interference issue with the parking brake cable running into the header on droop.

Does anyone have any tips for proper routing of the parking brake cable to keep it from getting burnt on the header?

I assume you are meaning specifically for the passenger side cable? Mine runs the length of the bulkhead, then hooks over to the spot in the trailing arm. Its safe and out of the way of the header there. I do have it ziptied in one spot at the 4 cylinder engine mount area to just keep it tidy

[Nana's_914]

Does anyone have any tips for proper routing of the parking brake cable to keep it from getting burnt on the header?

I assume you are meaning specifically for the passenger side cable? Mine runs the length of the bulkhead, then hooks over to the spot in the trailing arm. Its safe and out of the way of the header there. I do have it ziptied in one spot at the 4 cylinder engine mount area to just keep it tidy

Hits on both sides. It looks like both cables need an anchor near the pivot of the control arm to hold them up off the headers. Looks like the oil line to the oil cooler needs to redone too.

[Cfletch]

If you DM me your cell number I can send some pics later today showing how mine are, recently installed new and its relatively fresh in my head and can get some pics

[Nana's_914]

If you DM me your cell number I can send some pics later today showing how mine are, recently installed new and its relatively fresh in my head and can get some pics

Thanks, that would be awesome!

[Luke M]

Does anyone have any tips for proper routing of the parking brake cable to keep it from getting burnt on the header?

I assume you are meaning specifically for the passenger side cable? Mine runs the length of the bulkhead, then hooks over to the spot in the trailing arm. Its safe and out of the way of the header there. I do have it ziptied in one spot at the 4 cylinder engine mount area to just keep it tidy

Hits on both sides. It looks like both cables need an anchor near the pivot of the control arm to hold them up off the headers. Looks like the oil line to the oil cooler needs to redone too.

Does your control arm have this bracket on it?
My 6 used a strap to hold it away from the headers.
I thought I had pics of it but I can't find it.

BTW, what size oil supply hose are you using from the oil tank to oil cooler?