Hi Steve - I really am aiming to keep this a cruiser. It will not be tracked, auto-X or otherwise. That's kind of why the suspension is being set up to be (hopefully) pretty compliant with the Elephant Racing rubber bushings. I am going to go with the stock 914 bars with the Bilsteins and the 140 pound rear springs. I am hoping that with the grooves on the rear shocks we will be able to set the ride height where I want it and not need coilovers. That's at least how we will start out and see how it works out. Should we drive it and see it needs additional help up front to keep it "flat" then I will consider the Tarrett front bar. Thanks for the suggestion. As always this is a learning process and I learn as we move along.

As for the black goop (technical term) on the tops of the front struts, my initial thought is "no". I am not trying to make anyone think this is all original at all. Now, had I done a correct concours restoration, then I would consider that. I have enough changes from stock that unless I can see a need for the black goop, I would not do it. Do you know if that goop had any real value to the build? I know the factory had to do it for a reason, but it escapes me.

It’s on 911’s as well. Helps seal up the top from water, etc.

I agree with Mark.
It is to keep splashed water from entering the front compartment.
Porsche must have seen it as a shortcoming on the bodies they received from
Karmann.
Oddly, water doesn't usually enter any 914 in that area.
They should have put some effort into the battery area.

OK- learn something new everyday. Given I do not plan on driving my Six in the rain, I am leaning towards "no" for the Goop. Thanks Guys.

I wouldn't goop it and yes, you WILL want rear collars.

You can adjust the rear to exact with them. They aren't expensive either, but by now you're probably going broke.

They are easily added to the existing shocks now or later so it’s not really a big deal to think about.

I would leave off the goop. If you really like the look you can always paint it black.

I agree.....forgo the "goop." It's not needed on your car.

Yup sounds good.

And while I'm offering unsolicited opinions... given what you said, I think you might want to consider going with a lighter rear spring. On my green 914-6 car it has 100# rears and its nice and close to stock. I think there is a BIG difference in road comfort between and 140# and 100#. But maybe that's just my driving style... softer/stock springs & torsion bars, but stiff sway bars.

On my more "sporting" 3.6 car I had gone from 140# to 180# to 250# which is where it seems nice for its purpose. But for any sort of mostly street car, as I like the 100# springs.

-Steve

I will definitely consider that once we get a chance to drive it and see how it rides. I really am looking for a non-jarring ride. Should the 140's be too stiff, then we certainly consider the 100's.

3.2 engines also have a little more weight than stock 2.0. Even tire brand and pressure will influence the ride so driving is the best way to decide what you like.

Are you guys on vacation ....

Now that my Six is once again a "roller" it will now be back in the painting process for color on the body. No rush as we are all busy at this time of year. It's going to look beautiful.

Here"s a teaser
914-6 I sold a year ago..look at it now..in Canadia

Jesus....I had a minor heart palpitation when I opened this thread and saw a freshly painted Irish Green tub, then I looked closer and at the OP and realized it was not my car.

What's going on with the build? Waiting on pins and needles!

Soon.

Ahhh,

Metal work completed by us here at Restoration Design. It was a pretty solid car that needed only a little bit of metal work to get it perfect.

Paint and body work done by our preferred guy Manny at Cambridge Collision

It will be headed back State side this week

Pete

Now is the slow work. It takes a lot of hours to get her finished. Step by step

Bob B

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Ass end is too high....let’s get a lump in there.

That is going to be a seriously handsome car

GoGreen said the Irish

Wow! It’s stunning! I’m a green person and I’m really blown away!

Charlie

WOW! I am just blown away by the color in the photos. I can not wait until my twin brother Bob and I see it in person-hopefully in two weeks.

If you aren't aware, getting my Six to this point was a very heavy lift. My car came apart in 2012. I took it to Kent's shop at the end of July in 2017 and he had a lot of work ahead of him to get it back to factory specs or better. In less than 18 months we have an absolutely perfect chassis sprayed in Irish Green. The skills it took to get my chassis to this point are over the top. There is no "bondo" on this car; it is all metal work.

My car has not seen the light of day as a "roller" since that day in 2012. The hardest part of this project is behind us. Now all of the nice parts get to go back on and the car transforms into what it is supposed to be, a 914-6 that reminds people how cool these cars are.

I know as I type this, Jim, Kent and perhaps Andy and Bob are probably assembling things that will finally be off the floor, shelves, etc and back on the car where they belong. I can't wait until the engine/transaxle go back in and lower that beauty down. Looks like a 4-wheel drive right now- a beautiful 4 wheel drive.

7 long years in the making.
What a stunning end result.
Enjoy every second my friend....you deserve it.

its a WIP ,,,we got visions of excellence..

Plainly gorgeous!

And one of the great 914 colors, to boot. Well done, and I remember the excitement of the day my car came home in that same state, but red.

And, oh....just in case you were not sure:

Congrats, it sure is great to see your beautiful car at this stage, you are now on the home stretch my friend. I thought it only fitting to post the first picture from this very thread to celebrate how far you and your 914 have come. Yes, 18 months and now on page 57 of this thread with all the ups and downs, it is now so close!

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Additionally I think this is the coolest picture, as it not only shows how perfect the door is but the sidewalk shown in the door is like art. A green mirror.

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Outstanding Kent. As expected....

Absolutely fantasic, congratulations to everyone involved.

Thanks everyone. It has been a a journey to get to this point for sure. I just can't thank the Justice League (Jim, Kent, Andy and Bob) enough. Because without them speaking up this project would not have moved forward.

Looking great there guys... Now lets get that six back together.

Was the main wiring a NOS part or a Kroon wire harness ?

It is an NOS harness. I was very lucky to get that and I believe it may have been the first part I bought for my car. That alone should make reassembly a lot smoother.

God save the Green

Looks great!

Love that green!!!

Today was a cool day. My brother and I drove up to Oroville to meet with Harvey Weidman and pick up my wheels. So first I plug in his address in the Navigation and look at the time we were showing for arrival! Good omen? I think so. Now look at the wheels and tires. I am telling you Harvey is the best; I know why he gets wheels sent to him from all over the world. By the way these are deep sixes, widened 1" on the back side with barrels Harvey has made. Then we wrapped them in Yokohama 205/55R 15 tires. I can't wait to put one on the car and see how they look. Enjoy this wheel porn:

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Super clean and the tires are great to save the wheels if there is a scrape accident.

Bob B

Fantastic

You mean to tell me that you are going to put those down on the actual ground!? They could get dirty. Oh my.