Top Alum piece connects everything to the unibody, transaxle rides on Wevo semi-solid mounts
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Marty is the man! Can't wait to see it.and when's the next parking lot party?

Aerial view...I actually brought the drivetrain up a bit higher so the underbody diffuser is flush to the floor pan Click to view attachment

Will do Mike...burn 'em in first thing at 6am Monday morn !!

Looking great as usual.

Next Hollywood Taco cruise-in will happen...but on the back burner due to the prediction of a hellofalotta horsepower

Thank you Sir ! but only the Bodyshop guy and I know where the flaws are

Hi everyone,

Just wanted to share our progress with you all as we near ever closer to Rennsport Reunion.

We're eagerly awaiting to show you this work in progress project of ours in person, so come stop by any time throughout the event and see for yourself, and don't forget to stop by our vendor booth at 5:00 pm on Saturday 9/29 for the 914 World get together!

We have been diligently working with Cary Eisenlohr of Eisenlohr Racing Products (ERP) in association with Tarett Engineering to create our 935 front suspension w/ full JRZ coilovers and extended reservoirs.










Carey getting hands on




Also, a big shout out to 914 Rubber for the great turn around time on making our steering rack look and feel brand new!



Below are our engine mounts & bar, in which we had ceramic coated.

(Don't mind the bolts in the pic as they're temp for fitment purposes)




In the middle, you will notice our lower transaxle mount, which is part of a 2 mount set - up.



Below is the upper transaxle mount, which also supports the forthcoming wing upright mounts.






It's all starting to come together.






The car will be on display showcasing the Foregline 5 lug Centerlock Conversion Kit, but due to this still being a work in progress, it will be rolled on the Panasports.





That's all for now!

Here I am trying to get some work done and am in a state of shock at the rawness and beauty of this build.

Damn, Matty's posting porn in the Garage again!

914 car part porn, that is. Love it....

--DD

Even if I had your money my car would look cobie and dumpy.
Nice Marty...

Whats the benefit/ rational on ceramic coating the motor mounts?

Best Father / Son Project Ever!
Looking forward to seeing that beast in person again at Renn6. You guys do amazing work!

WOW...............I want those wing supports! How about it?

OMG

Hope to see you on the Monterey Peninsula Rudy !!

Piece of cake >> I'm pleased that it hits the " Marc" for you ¡

WhiteTwinTurbo >>
I'm sure that we can adapt this wing mount system to a normal 914 trunk, just needs to directly push down on the rear suspension. Feel free to bug me after September for details !

Thank you Jim

I actually think that your work is pretty Sharp, Joe

So the metallic ceramic coating was chosen for corrosion resistence, fast dissipation of heat (this biturbo engine will radiate lots), and we will be able to get our hands in there after a quick cool down>> for minor pit repairs. Nickel chrome= too much bling , and golden zinc was our first choice...but the zinc contractor guaranteed us that 10% of my parts would sink to the bottom of their automated tanks and lost. I also send large orders of product in weekly to the ceramic shop, so adding these mounts in was cost effective, all parts back in 3 days, nothing missing

DUDE!..All I can say is WOW!

I can appreciate the lunacy of sinking so much effort into a project based upon
a 914 shape. Pretty damn cool Marty!

Cracker

Great build and I'm happy to bug you after Sept.

What does wing are you attaching?

Brand+ style of wing can be seen on the opening pages of this thread ; the two alum uprights are in our final design stage and will be water-cut to final shape

Glad you approve Jaime ¡!

Thank you Sir...when my wife walks by the car she YouTubes Ed Sheeran's song "The shape of you "....played of course for the 8gtt

I'm another 914 guy following this thread with anticipation and awe.

I'm trying to schedule myself to make it to Rennsport. If I do, I'll be by to see the beast and to say hi.

Great project!!!!!

I just may bring the Mrs and take a long weekend over there.

...Will be extra awesome when Lawrence attends RR6

We can't wait to show you what we've been working so hard on these last several years, and especially these last several months just to get it into its roller state for Rennsport Reunion.

Here's a quick look of where we're at.





The beefy motor mounts.




The interior is finally taking shape.

Pretty nuts...I love it!

Cracker

Now that I can see the engine in the car, I can't wait to see what you are going to do with the rear trunk cover and the grill to fit around it.

Marty – MSDS,

I know you have heard this but your workmanship and finish are the best. Great ideas


Bob B

Marty & Matty, wow! I've been away for a few years, and just loved reading this entire thread! This is incredible!! I can't wait to see it - and hear it someday too!!

Absolutely awesome!
Keep those pictures coming. Looking forward to seeing that APR wing go on.

I saw this car yesterday and it’s stunning. Art and skill and everything you could do to a 914 to race it, and do it exceedingly well. There are a handful of builds we’ve all seen through the years, this one is truly exceptional. Congratulations to Marty and his son!

Thank you ...its not too far off from your build !

There won't be much left of the engine lid...but less IS more; it will be bikini size

Getting back into assembly of specialty equipment to the project; starting with the SQS sequential shifter moduleClick to view attachment

Appreciate the positive vibes Bob, I'll need to visit with you when your ride returns from Utah

Thank you Sean...I do remember you from the early days here on the World ...hope all is well in Indy !

I bet some trick engineering went into designing and making that puppy. Wow.

I bet it's spendy.

Thank you Shane, we actually started in on the wing side plates just before packing for Rennsport6...and put that aside for the moment.
The wing will just sit a tad over roof height and not require any funky guide-wires hanging on to it

Edward...pleased that you approve of what we have completed to date; a bunch of 18 hour days (like 5 weeks straight) to roll that 914 into the tent at Rennsport6 . We actually went through 99 cans of brew at the Saturday evening get together ! It was the highlight of the week for us to party on with y'all

Using a (3 phase) electric cord to get the sample length for the shift cable construction ; A local mfg. says about 1 week turnaround for the finished cable .
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This build, put simply, brings a smile to my face.

Wow...love the build as a car, but also the heart and craft going into it.

The new JRZ suspension does not come with supports, nor brackets to hold the nitrogen canisters....just not for sale SO; building 4 of these tubular aluminum sectional housings to keep things in place. At Rennsport6 we just wrapped in small towels & zip tied !
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Pieced together, minus the tightening tabs ...which need to be cut to size and Tig'd in place
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What do you say; leave alum sheen OR color match GP white ?
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