This weekend and tonight was the final wrap on the dreaded front trunk I think the flapper box cables are in right I also modified the late dash pad very carefully for the early dash/glove box area . I was able to shave away the foam underneath and the heat and glue the vinyl down into a nice radius to match the other side

This car should go to Pebble Beach! Except it wouldn't win because it's in far better condition than Porsche built it. Amazing. Re-badge it as "Andy 914"

Wow, Thanks!!! Pebble would be cool but I would be outa place there.

Lunch break dash, installed trigger wheel pickup sensor and set the gap, distributor plug, ported manifolds and working on the engine tins now. this thing goes hot next week

Hi Andy,
Looking good
Check those dimensions on the emblems.
Tom

Thanks, Your picture is a better reference than what I used along with a grill I have with the lettering still on it. I just went out to the garage and checked and its good.

Heat exchangers are ready for the car. ceramic is a little more silver than grey

Ooooo, so jealous of those heat exchangers!
Amazing build

Ah memories of that pain in the a%& that was lol. Lookin really good bud.

Scott

PS: where did you get the pearl black looking engine grille lettering? That
looks sooooo much better than gold.......keep em coming Andy

Those heat exchangers are beautiful.

I know where you live...

Will it be ready for the Phoenix Club show and swap meet ? ? ?

I got really lucky on the heat exchangers!!! The story was they were only on the car for three months and then taken off, replaced with headers and put in a closet where they sat for decades dry and safe.

As for making to the Phoenix show, I'll be there!!! As for the car, I'm getting close for sure but still have a lot to do and don't want to cut any corners or rush after everything I've done so far. Id say R66 would be a safer bet for the first event if I can get the time off work. Even that trip is a long shakedown test.

Hi Andy,

interested in the long engine bolt for the six...i will be in
OC on 2/26 Wed..after lunch. Let me know..

Thanks,
Harry
porschesix2003@yahoo.com

Day one on getting the car running. We have a lot to do and hope to have it fired up on friday

Better than new

Thanks again Rich for your fuel pump input, pulled one bolt for the rack and done

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Awesome build, beautiful six !
Marty

wow...makes me want to restore my car that I thought did not need restoring.

Andy, you know you're supposed to p u l l the trailer, not push it right?

Andy you've set the bar too high! The underside of you car looks so much better than the top side of mine.

Thanks Guys!!!

were ready for engine to go in. build plug wires and some electrical. looking more like a Saturday firing. I good day of work overall.

this was the location I chose for the coil packs. this is the bottom plug pack and the top is on the other side. So cool that PMB took the effort to make these lines

I'm beat, got hit with the flu tues. night but that wont slow me down. More tomorrow

Somebody pinch me

today was a huge milestone. I kept thinking about all the members here, Vendors and friends that have made this build possible!!! It's not finished yet but a big thanks are in order!!!

More tomorrow...

Fawesome

Andy- Man am I jealous. That looks absolutely awesome. I was looking at the picture in post 980 of the fuel pump and fuel line, is that the correct type clamp? I am sure it must be or you would not used it. I just had heard that on fuel lines the clamp should be the style without the slots so they don't cut into the hose. I bet it is OK because if the cloth covered fuel line, but thought I would ask.

Andy maybe I missed it earlier. I see a side shift tranny there. It is all incredibly clean & beautiful. I went back to see pics of the firewall. For some reason your shift spot at the wall looks funny. Maybe I'm just getting tail shift & side shift mixed up. That looks like a tail shift wall bracket. Is there a custom boot your using to keep the dust out? Hell it's just been a long day & my brain isn't working. At least I can still drool over your car

Holy mother of shit, does that ever look awesome.

took the words right outa my mouth....

more progress, CV's and shafts built and installed, Fuel lines complete along with excel,clutch and speedo cables. Went to mount the oil hard line but didn't have the correct fitting for the 3L case so that will be here on Monday so couldn't continue with the oil lines and exhaust.

Clamps are OE German and will not cut into the lines. To answer Jamie, our relocated resident German "Thomas" built the trans and converted to side shift, I'm running sideshift gear up front with Patrick Motorsports rear tube and bushings

I know you got it covered Andy. truly beautiful work. For some reason looking at the firewall pic it just looked wrong to me. Couldn't quite figure out why. I think it was just the combo of the tail shift rubber seal lip there & the upgraded bushing. I can't wait to see the video of it firing up. Going to be sweet to see you at Route 66 next month

Who does your cad plating??

Bruce Stone, he takes the time to clean everything meticulously for the best result. He's another great resource for us Teeners!!!

Thanks Again Bruce

I never knew Bruce does cad plating. I have seen some parts in the classifieds he was selling that looked newly plated but...

Nice work Andy!

I figured I was mistaken but to be safe wanted to ask the question. Looking just beyond beautiful. Cant wait to see it complete underneath so I can have that picture as a screen saver.

So I didn't get everything done before the show but it was a blast and thanks to everyone that came over and shared their thoughts. Now back to it and get it finished and driving!!!

Got the exhaust on before the Phoenix event and in the tent without a drop of rain.

so beautiful. must be unreal for you

Looking good there Andy..
Are you not going to run the front oil cooler ?
Keep up the great work.

Thanks,

In an effort to get a running 914 to the Phoenix Club event I bypassed the cooler but it will be connected and used!!! The last few months has felt a bit unreal and really hit me when the engine went in the car

Any chance you will bring this beauty to the Porsche Parade in Monterey?

That is just stunning. I would want to be able to drive it and when not driving it have it mounted on the wall in my home so I could appreciate the simplicity and beauty of the underside of these terrific cars.

I thought I saw a paint scratch, but it was only the lift arm

This thing looks more and more amazing every update.

Sorry I didn't get a chance to talk to you (you were busy as was Eric) but in walking around your car it is just simply amazing. So much so that I drove back to my shop Sunday and kicked my tires...LOL. Great job Andy.......