This car is definitely re-earning its nickname: The Phoenix. Keep up the good work and enjoy it when its done.

I think of Rich's Creamsicle as the PNW Phoenix. But I remember the old name too. Just glad to see her getting some love again.

Refinished roof:
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At the request of World members, warts removed:
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After applying the chip guard the satin black paint was shot on the roof.
I think the gloss is just about right. Don't you think?
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Proceeded to Satin Black paint the bumpers, grills etc.

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Looks great. I like the satin black. I've been using the VHT epoxy - chassis paint rattle cans in satin black. Used on bumpers, targa top, for sail panels, rockers, and front and rear lower valences, as well as the black chassis and suspension parts. It sprays really well when at normal room temperature.

Do stock with orange plaid inserts!!!!

Chucked the racing seats and went with these.

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They look great. What brand and model are they?

Primer sprayed and may the wet sanding begin.....

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looking good! mine is about this same stage right now- finally sourced the chrome bumpers for front, should be coming from So Cal this week- i couldnt decide if i should do chrome or black- so i went with what i found first- will se how the chrome looks when i get it on- i like those black ones ans the top looks great too- i am wondering how the top looked before you re did it? did you sand down the original texture?

The original had scratches and chips and an uneven color so it had to be redone.
Here is the procedure my buddy did:

Sanded it smooth
Applied sealer primer
Applied chip guard
Painted Satin Black
Clear coated.

Dave

Seats came from Classic Touring
Leatherette with houndstooth inserts
Made specifically for a 914.

Dave

Looking so purty

In the "As long as I'm in there category" the decision was made to add a through the hood fuel filler.

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Dave

that is awesome!
where did you get it?

for safety: a few blocks to put under the wheels when the car's 'jacked'

Menno

LeMans Cobra Porsche Outlaw gas cap from Ebay.

Dave

The weather in New Jersey has not be conducive to painting so, progress has been slow. We are expecting yet another Nor'easter with 6-12" of wet snow and high winds. What a way to usher in the first day of spring!

Tested paint on trunk lid. Sprayed 4 coats of single stage and it came out fine. When the weather breaks the car will be trailered to a body shop with state of the art spray booth. Then it's on to wet sanding. Love the color!! Can't wait to see the whole car painted.

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nice!! getting close, question- did you de-chrome the bumpers? or just sand, then prime and paint?

They were painted by the PO. How they got that way you would have to ask him.

Dave

Door polished.
We're getting closer to painting the body.
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Looking very nice. This is going to be amazing.

One week before going into the paint booth. Yes, a downdraft booth for a defect free finish on the body shell. Getting to use the paint booth for free.

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Fronk painted and external fuel filler done.
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Hood painted and polished - Note cutout for fuel filler.
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Body shell all primed and wet sanded - ready for the booth
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It won't be long before the Phoenix (red) will rise again!

Dave

Couldn't wait for spray booth time so car was painted in the garage. There are a few minor blemishes that can be wet sanded out (single stage paint).
Can't wait to start re-assembly.
Dave

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What was the reason for using single stage? More original look, or something else? I'm asking because I have no painting experience, but contemplating doing my own paint when the time comes. It seems like most are going with basecoat/clearcoat these days.

IMHO single stage is more forgiving, or easier to fix blems, not to mention less work. My buddy who is doing this car, worked for a body shop for many years. Given the option for an older car, he chooses single stage every time. Plus, that's what they used in the day.

Dave

The Phoenix Red looks pretty orange in the most recent pictures you posted. Is it really that orange? I like the color a lot.

The pictures are a little off but, Phoenix Red is more orange than red.

Dave

Phoenix Red is actually an orange color, not a red. It's partway between Signal Orange and Tangerine.

--DD

In the bright sunlight it looks very orange, but at dusk it has a reddish hue, tint, to it. It's one of my favorite colors Porsche used.

I may be a bit biased though.


Looks great. Can't wait to see it together.

Jon,

I told you my buddy was going to do your right and bring it back to its former glory.

Dave

May the assembly begin.
All painted surfaces wet sanded and buffed out.

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Looks great! Nothing better than a freshly painted 914. You probably know this but the front turn signal lenses are upside down.

Um : your lenses are upside down!

Sure is looking good. Love seeing her come together.

I sure do miss driving that car.

Great Looking Paint!!!! Have fun with the assembly.

Rainy day in the Northeast so there is time to continue the the reassembly process.

Painted the interior black.
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Riveted in new threshold plates. Now its time for carpet. I posted a thread in the Garage to see if anyone has the installation/gluing sequence.
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Rear bumper with new rubber top. Expensive but looks great.
Note rear valance was modified to fit center exit of exhaust.

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Front bumper installed with AA "plastic" bumper top. While it's a fraction of the cost of the correct rubber part, it doesn't look as good as the rear. This will be replaced.

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Dave

The plastic front bumper top looks ok IMO

There is nothing like a car in fresh paint.

Slow progress but, moving forward.
Installed carpet and rollbar and seats. Had to weld in new seat brackets.
Substituted carpeting for the stock seat pad in back on firewall. Has a very neat look and will keep the noise down.
Waiting for dash to be recovered and then installing new windshield.
The seats look awesome with the top off.
Wheel wells painted with chip guard. This is going to be a driver - not a trailer queen!

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Bumping due to problems with posting pictures. See edited previous post.

What color carpet was used to replace back pad?

Salt and pepper black.

That car was built to NOT be a trailer queen- too many $ performance upgrades.
Glad to see it will be used and hope it sees an auto-x course or lapping day again..

Andrew

Hi,
Are those seats cool seats from GTS? Which model?
Thanks,
Bill.

Seats are from Classic Touring
Leatherette with houndstooth inserts
Made specifically for a 914

Dave