I've been busy but getting interior things done over the last week. This week the engine will be fired up and take this thing for its first drive in over 20 years

I went with German Velour carpet. Got the dash close to finished but need the correct radio bezel for my Motorola.

and got my Hella H4's in. More in a few days with video of the firing

Looks great.

Do you know if that yellow fog light switch is the original? I thought the earlier cars (including all sixes) had the green emblem for that switch.

-Steve

Thanks, I have the green center for it. The only fog light switches I own have the amber centers.

What am I missing to install these? they have a thin channel on the back side that have glue in them. Thanks in advance!!!

Hi Andy,

The car looks great. The trim pieces slide into a channel on the dash tins.
I'm not sure if they are installed per your pic. I'll add a few pics of mine so you know what they look like. You can just make out the channel in the tins in my pics.

Andy, my column trim pieces are held in by friction in the small channels in the dash plate. No glue. They can be a witch to get in properly with the dash front material in place.

I'm liking what you've done! Nice looking project. You should be proud.

That's what I'm missing. the car came with 1/8in veneered ply on the dash face and glued the the trim pieces on to the plywood so my guess is they tossed them. Sent you a PM in hopes for some templates another 914 lesson learned and to un-do all that work to do it right

Experts... I didn't run into this with my 72, is this an early car thing or -6 specific?

Andy,

I sent you a pm on the tins.
Here's a few more pics of the raised portion that I spoke about.

Curse you Andy!!! I always thought my car was really nice. You have moved the right side of the continuum so far off that a lot of guys with 'average' cars now have parts cars!

That ain't no lie. This level of restoration can only be claimed by a handful full of 911's...let alone our lowly 914's. Beautiful!

Well send me your parts car Wills...I will try to make something presentable out of it...

Wow.
That is the result of meticulous labour!
So fine a swabbie would be proud.
This presents a problem,how can I approach such a standard with my own 14?
I feel humbled knowing that so much more work is on the horizon.
Press on regardless.
Scrape,grind,...

Hey Andy! You can't just pop on here and say it will be running and driving in a couple days then disappear for a couple weeks....

Sorry,

Having what we believe is relay board issues. had a conversation with Mr. Hines and may be on the right track . hope to get on it tonight after work.

no kidding.

Like I said...I have a standing offer of $500 each for each of your "parts cars".

Well the car is no longer a static model. looks like some traces on the relay board got hot at some point in its life. The outboard fuse tabs are very soft but after some tweeking we got power to the CDI connector and turned the key today Still needs some tuning and sync the carbs but it so close to a drive around the block


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yzbKwAjmd2o



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2zHyES2JaO4

Listened with head phones. EDIT: Sweet!

WOW! That is outstanding.

Thanks Guy's

Pinch me.... Huge milestone and my headphones makes it sound like like your there, Over and over.....

Should get it tuned today and clean up the harness before we make some tire smoke

Andy

Absolutely killer bud! So good to see that motor running. Can't wait for the next video of you . Projects this big seem to never have an end in sight. You must be smiling from ear to ear. Are you going to bring it to Tahoe next month for WCR?

Can't touch that sound. Thanks for sharing..made my morning.

I'm slammed for May The car was invited to Monterey so that's my focus right now.

congrats on getting it running.

Nothing beats the sound of a 914-6 with a sport pipe !

(6 of em')

Yes Rick, Sweat went into it but how does is sound I cant get enough of that sound and why I'm not installing a stereo will go in the car.

Monterey blows RRC out of the water....

I never said I was missing RRC!!! I'm planning on it

That Sound !!

Congrats man. Unreal accomplishment!

Incredible

Andy,
Congratulations...Really nice build..

Well the tuning is done adding a few more deg. of timing and I drove the car and it's amazing!!! Pulls like crazy and feels so planted not to mention the SOUND

I now know why many have raved about a 901 build by Thomas, The shifting was tight and smooth I'm on a high like no other and charging my GoPro for tomorrow to post some video. cant wait!!! Still have a few electrical issues but nothing big. Dead short in the wiper motor and turn signal issues.

Andy,

Your build is awesome! I can hardly wait to see it in person. Congrats on reaching this milestone.

Beautiful... That thing is a work of art! After looking at the last few pages and the photos.... Is your trans painted or powder coated?

Have you got some miles on it yet? Curious if you notice any issues with a painted/coated trans with regard to heat?

Thanks man, your car sounds awesome too..

Steve

Andy you have produced a real GEM. Attention to detail, creativity, fantastic body color and excellent drivetrain...It's a tremendous car. Well DONE!!

Great news Andy! What an amazing transformation and rescue!

Thanks Guy's

Here's a clip running around the shop, Sorry for the engine lid rattle I'll get right on that

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OWFs7gpnZp4...eature=youtu.be

Craig needed to check the tune

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jH_Txzt0M6o...eature=youtu.be

Nice when will I see it at cars & Coffee

Woohoo Congrats Andy

DUDE!

Is that a good dude or not? Its the rattle huh

Andy Awesome,,Craig even got sideways first outing, Or is that your phone rotated ??