Are you going to the moon with that thing?

Track no... maybe DE. But autocross yes that was the original idea when I started this project in 2005 yikes it's been a long time.. Maybe I will go to the moon.

The car has been since the beginning an autocross car.. most all the work has been to get the car balanced and setup to handle great even the trans is setup with close ratio 2,3,4 gears. lightweight and balance should be really fun.

Marv - Love the build. Glad to see it's getting finished. What did you do to fix the door gap?

I was wondering the same thing...what did you do to fix the door gap?

Sweet. Looks like you are getting close.

-Steve

Someday my 6 will look this nice.
More updates please....

Thank You.

Update: waiting for ECU to be returned it is out for modification... found out the ECU is a 96 model and is unable to accept a custom chip without some type of mod.

Marv-any more updates?
I just found your thread and what a history--
I got a 914-6 similar to yours...well... minus the full steroids/hormones that your car is on.. looks awesome...

Live here near your work and home... would love to connect!

Would love to meet up with you guys....but I want a running car first.

There has been work, but has been slow going. Have the ECU sorted and installed. Have turned over the engine with the tiny battery and I am impressed with the juice that little guy has, really cranks. Oil pressure comes up good while cranking (with zero leaks) a really good sign. Have not yet started the engine.

Purchased some additional Patrick 3.6 modified parts to make the intake system fit and look like a porsche factory installation.

Have invested in some serious seat belts Schroth Racing PROFI II 4 point with ASM technology. These are one of the only street legal DOT approved systems available.

The project has had a delay due to Don having to move his shop a few blocks, he lost his lease. I think the building was sold. He had to be out by June 1 so worked stopped some time ago and should resume in a few more weeks.

I am hoping to be complete by late summer.

Very nice Marv!

Nice metallic / Ceramic exhaust headers.
Did I say Nice color match to the silver car as well?
Excellent build Marv !
Marty

Thanks Marty. I agree YOUR headers are beautiful in ceramic.

BTW did you ever develop that spot caliper we talked about (in August 2006)?

Marv now I need to build three of these kits for the big reds.
Yours , SIXX. and a set for our 914-8 gtt. (see separate thread ).
Just need some prototype time !
Marty

Just need protoype time? Not a problem... Let's see I took my car apart in 2005, car is not finished yet..... I can wait a little longer.

Come on guys 10 more views and we are @ 50000.

12 more and it's 5100.

Extraordinary Car, and you win the award for patience and perseverance

Marvs' car? Three words. Cee, gee, eye.

waiting for more pictures

Couple of pics sent to me this week by Nik @ Precision Motion.

1) My GT finally back on a lift at the new PM shop.

2) ECU mounted in its proper (final) location and wiring loom being finished up.

Here we go first startup documented. This baby sounds wicked, the big six sounds angry and also sounds like an early 911 S motor. A big milestone and 8 years in the making. Enjoy.



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

Congratulations! Sounded nice and of course looks nice too.

Awesome!

Very nice...congrats!

Nice work!!!! Can't wait to see this thing moving

Where did you get the exhaust system or did you have the exhaust system custom made? Sounds great and I am looking for an exhaust system for my -6

The exhaust system is an older system based on a Magnaflo type muffler. 2 in 2 out for early 911. I purchased it used about 10 years ago off the Bird Board, it is loud earplugs are necessary.

Just read the whole thing again. Fantastic car and glad you got it done.

Yes, please !! More pics !! That is very nice and sounds good. Congratulations about the first start !! Love the wheels

Not quite done. Have a sizeable punch list to complete. First drive will (hopefully) be next Friday the 30th. Can't wait!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

5 days before G&R last week my car was being corner balanced, then on to an allignment, had a full detail.... It was time for the first test drive by Don.

Oh Schnit the car will only go into 2nd and 4th gears. Don tries all his tricks, no luck. Don involves Jim Patrick together they try all their tricks... no luck.

Schnit again another G&R without my car. I knew showing up at G&R without my car again I would incur the ribbing of Elliot about my imaginary car. Off I went without the car and my tail between my legs. Surprisingly Elliot was nice about it, I can only assume he was on his meds that day.

Friday before G&R Don removed my trans and was off to the river, with a side trip to Patrick Motorsport. Don had arranged with Jim Patrick to come to his shop this week and diagnose the problem on the spot. I received a text Friday from Don that the "problem solved."

Big Props to Don at PMP to go out of his way (about 200 miles and a full day) and to Jim Patrick for agreeing to meet Don and fixing the Vellios shifting issue on the spot.

Hopefully I will be driving soon.

Nice! I'm getting closer on getting my car back together as well...

Hey Marv, I bought your 3.2 back in ahem..mumble mumble...2006? I had my own setbacks, including a 2 year 915 Wevo conversion at a well known shop in Burbank! Just the box, nevermind the axles, linkage, and assorted other confusing nonsense that I had to figure out myself. Well, good to hear that your project has come to fruition and I hope to see it one day.

And I believe in Santa Claus, The Tooth Fairy, The Easter Bunny, magic, the small of a woman's back and long wet kisses.

Cool, I believe in those things too!

Marv,
Most excellent! looking forward to your first drive report!

Marv, if I can ask, what is the paint brand and color code for the Carrera GT Silver you used?

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

....Dude!.........

See! I told ya it would run some day. Fantastic Marv. Will we see it at the G&R finally?

Congrats! Now drive over to Best Buy and get an new video camera!

Looks like it's moving pretty good Marv!

Yes it moves. I have been waiting to see this since 2006. Kris from Precision shot the video from his phone I can only hope that he was so excited that he was shaking. I hope to go out and see the car and drive it for the first time, maybe today.

Just went through the whole thread. Congrats!

How exciting - I hope you take some good video and photos to share with all of us.

First shakedown drive yesterday 12/28/2013. Initial thoughts OMG this is going to be fun. There some issues to work out with the brakes but the car feels remarkably balanced at low to moderate speeds, there has been zero suspension setup yet. The tranny needs some braking in as it shifts a little stiff. Also the close ratio gears and LS diff in the trans are new to me. It will take some getting used to. First drive in the car since about 2005. yay.

Butt shot of the hot rod. It looks the business.