I assume that's a side shifter trans?
I'm going to convert from tail to side shifter and looking to understand the parts needed.

Dropped the top off at Yeoman. Wanting to put the interior back in today. Just need to figure out the interior light.

Some nice bling....

Some nice bling.... Thanks Spoke!

Interior done save the CDR 220 face plate on back order.

Getting closer....

The right accelerator cable is installed (installed a /4 then a /6 cable) there is some cable slop though. Is there a way to tie a knot or something.

Adjusted the clutch. Seems to be OK.

Brakes are squishy to the floor but then become OK if pumped. Might need a flush.

Roof is at Yeoman's

Got the 911 Oil Breather Hose in the mail, but need some big clamps...

Time to start?

Probably a dumb question but who or what is Yeoman's?

Yeoman is a Porsche ish body shop in Palo Alto, that can shoot targa tops and refinish them.

Scott has a /6 and a couple tube frame 914s.

It's actually Yeaman Auto body. I got my previous car repaired there.

Its in EPA right next to 101.

Oil breather hose. Does this look right to you?

Radio done.

Update:

Mounted the exhaust clamps by extending the bolts off the back of the transmission.

Tightened the accelerator cable and straightened the cable angle.

Added oil.

Added fuel.

Turned motor.

Distributor wasn't assembled right and was loose - too much play.

Changed out Petronix back to points and condenser.

Plugs were fouled and were finger tight. Installed new plugs and tightened them.

MSD was wired wrong. Took 2 hours to figure out and fix. Was set up for an 8 cylinder.

Got fuel pressure but the PO had piped 2 filters and pressure gauge. Showing 3 lbs at the gauge but I am going to eliminate the second filter.

Motor started hard after significant effort but not for long. Carbs have big venturis for 40s and don't seem to match a 2.4. Pulled the carbs and sent out for a cleaning / rebuild.

Wow! I can not wait to see your car.

Thanks. Hope to have it done soon.

Drove it around the block. Its loud. Distributor is wrong. Going to have to send it out to synch up with a 2.4 with carbs.

Alternator is shot too. Only getting 13 volts when revving and the gen light is on.

Nothing like getting done... only to have to pull the motor.

Here she is...

What a beautiful car!

I need to pull the distributor, but it won't come out. I have it at TDC #1, with the rotor pointing at 1. Took the bolt off the adjuster and can move it back and forth, but it will not come up and out. Any ideas?

New seals...gotta pry it out.

Motivational bump. Get this thing on the road!

Thanks. I just picked up a 3.0 for it...

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Looking forward to seeing another flared Alaska Blue one!

A very fine specime!!!

Nice!

Now you're just bragging!

Here she is at Rennsport Reunion VI.

Turned out the distributor was off a couple teeth and a bunch of other stuff. The car is fully sorted for safety but needs some rework on the carb side to get it dialed in. New tires eventually, a proper front valence, and a parasitic battery drain. Short list.

Actually considering selling in 2019. I want to build another car.... stupid hobby.

"I want to build another car."

Post some ABM 'before' pictures.

It’s an original ABM with a new paint job post metal flares. The PO’s picts are mostly the motor and parts. When I got it, it was non-opt, non-running, nothing connected, with most of the parts including the interior in boxes. Sad to say it took 4 years but there you go.

The PO said it was a Slits motor. It’s a 73.5 7R 2.4 but I have no idea if it has a stock cam or any valve / head work. The carbs are getting it going but it’s sucking gas and power seems to be at 75% at certain points. Pretty looking though with shiny parts!

I picked up a zero mile 3.0 but that’s a longer adventure....

I have an opportunity to build a real dream 914....

It's a beautiful car

The point being made is that to call this your "build" is a stretch.
The car was 80-90% done when you bought it... in any event, the car looks beautiful and
the work you did got it back on the road. We've all gotta start somewhere... keep it up!!!

Not to be taken politically ... lol


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=/KFqXOJv9KvM

Oh, I get it. It was 80-90% done! That’s funny. If it really was 80-90% done that would have been very nice, but anyone who has put together a conversion car, the percentages can go down with issues that pop up. I should have done a better job of posting more, but there you go....

I want to build a B-24 themed 914 as a tribute to veterans and my Dad. Been searching for a donor car for awhile and may have found a good candidate.

Cheers!

God I hate getting old ... I can't remember his screen name ... but he built a military aircraft themed green 914 several years ago.

I'm sure someone will remember it.

Thomas?

Not THOMAS. The car was Olive Drab/Army green with black accents and NACA ducts in the hood (IIRC).

I just went through all 168 pages of the 'Member's 914 Pictures, Show us your cars!!' thread and didn't see it there

IIRC, that's the V8 with a Mendeola gearbox? That was on the Pelican Racing BBS for a while. Don't remember if he made it here or not.






Of course it was 90% done! Of course, then you have to do the next 90% of the work, and then that leaves only 90% of the work to go....

--DD

Still working on my 90% done car.

Newer battery is putting out 16+ volts at rest. Took it for a drive and the stock volt meter is pegged at 12 until I use any light. Headlights on pegs it to the left.

Battery lasts about a week before its drained.

Finally - found the car I was referring to. It belongs/belonged to Tim, ( @byndbad914 )

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Wow. That is cool. I had a different concept, but have given up on it. The rock bands are taking all my time now.