Aaron Cox
Dec 31 2005, 09:04 PM
getting close......to being done.
luv da flare
can joo say 8" fuchs?
das euro race header and cool decal
rennsmchmifter and *GASP* carpet!!!
gotta love the flare.....
motor is coming together....
interior....harnesses and defrost window
mo inter-e-or
and the "I WISH I WAS A 914 SIX" muffler tip
Eric Taylor
Dec 31 2005, 09:09 PM
alright aaron! That is a sexy beast. Can't wait to see it completed. What are the specs?
Eric
TravisNeff
Dec 31 2005, 09:12 PM
Looking good young lady!
Aaron Cox
Dec 31 2005, 09:19 PM
QUOTE (Eric Taylor @ Dec 31 2005, 08:09 PM) |
alright aaron! That is a sexy beast. Can't wait to see it completed. What are the specs? Eric |
specs of the beast you ask?
well...
QUOTE |
1973 2.0 Body Butt welded in Steel Flares, cut offs from Dan Calicott 914 RaceCar Metal worked, and pulled 1" out by Los Panchos Garage Freshly Painted GT front valence, with notch for oil cooler 914/6 Rear DEEP Valence with porthole exhaust cutout. 914/6 rolled tip. Camp914 Rear trunk Shox
Motor 71x94 2L heads 8.5 C/R Big cam 1.7 rockers with 911 swivel feet, Aluminum Solid rocker spacers Scat/Manton chrome-moly cut to lenght pushrods Weber 44 IDF's Mallory Unilite distributor. 12/28 grey/grey advance curve Mallory Hyfire 6A capacitive discharge ignition Mallory Promaster E-Coil high output CDI type coil Aurora 8.5 mm CDI capable spark plug wires European Racing Header 4 into 1 MOCAL Thermostat controlled sandwich adapter plate Aeroquip/XRP -10 braided oil lines Setrab 13"x3" Front Mounted Oil Cooler Solid engine mounts
Suspension Front Koni Red - ext. adjustable 22mm Sway-A-Way (SAW) solid torsion bars 24mm Tarett hollow sway bar Weltmeister Poly street bushings 72 911 front suspension M calipers and Carerra vented rotors Porterfield R4s Turbo Tie Rods
Rear PMB (eric shea) 5 lug control arm kit Weltmeister poly street Bushings Billstein Sport Valved Shocks Coleman Racing threaded Perches 225 lb/in springs 16mm OEM swaybar Mintex Pads
Wheels Street 15x7 Fuchs with 205/50 Yokohama AVS ES100 tires. 15x8 Fuchs with 225/50 Yokohama AVS ES100 tires. Al reed refinished Autocross and Track 15x7 Cookie Cutters with Falken Azenis RT-215 Stickies
Transmission Short Gear Ratio Box (A) (F) (Flipped ZD) (S) (ZD) New synchros, sliders, dogteeth, diff. carrier bearings, bushings and seals. Weltmeister Solid trans mounts
Interior and Extras Momo Prototipo Vintage wheel 904 combo gauge Rear Defrost window Reupholstered Seat.Dashes.Backpad by Evilwerks Rennshifter Momo contour leather knob M&R racing, 5 point camlock race harnesses Polished aluminum Gauge Bezels by Spunone NAPCO front and rear soft targa holders for painted tops Black domestic carpet
Lighting Omega h4 housings with Hella 55/100w h4 bulbs Pilot Automotive driving lights 100w h3 bulbs Hella 500 914/GT lights. 55w h2 bulbs OEM European front and rear lenses |
Eric Taylor
Dec 31 2005, 09:28 PM
Sounds like a hell of a car - how do you do it on a college kids budget, i'm totally tapped for 914 resources.
Eric
bd1308
Dec 31 2005, 09:31 PM
its aaron...he gets all the good deals
b
Aaron Cox
Dec 31 2005, 09:31 PM
QUOTE (Eric Taylor @ Dec 31 2005, 08:28 PM) |
Sounds like a hell of a car - how do you do it on a college kids budget, i'm totally tapped for 914 resources. Eric |
friends....this board.....friends....luck.....this board....luck....luck.....skill......friends.....
i make about 3k per summer.... thats it. most went into the dang car......
did i mention this place and the friends ive made here rock?????
AA
JoeSharp
Dec 31 2005, 09:41 PM
You mentioned your friends at the board BUT NOT ENOUGH!!
:PERMAGRIN: Joe
Aaron Cox
Dec 31 2005, 09:42 PM
QUOTE (Joe Sharp @ Dec 31 2005, 08:41 PM) |
You mentioned your friends at the board BUT NOT ENOUGH!!
:PERMAGRIN: Joe |
almost everyone on this board has had a hand in building this car.....
thank you all.
jim_hoyland
Dec 31 2005, 09:48 PM
Really nice !
john rogers
Dec 31 2005, 09:50 PM
Dammm if Los Ponchos did a good job on the black paint!!!
VegasRacer
Dec 31 2005, 10:18 PM
Looking good Mr. Cox.
Aaron Cox
Dec 31 2005, 10:18 PM
the .... i wish i was a 914/6 tip
Rand
Dec 31 2005, 10:47 PM
Soooo cool AAron.
It's looking great! I hope to see it at WCC06!
r_towle
Dec 31 2005, 10:56 PM
I thought you were gonna put flares on that car???
R
Aaron Cox
Dec 31 2005, 11:07 PM
QUOTE (r_towle @ Dec 31 2005, 09:56 PM) |
I thought you were gonna put flares on that car???
R |
how it all began....with 6" fuchs... LOL
KaptKaos
Dec 31 2005, 11:14 PM
Looking sweet Aaron. Good New Year's post.
JB 914
Jan 1 2006, 12:10 AM
I wanna see it soon! I just cashed in some chips for my paint job!! Gotta decide where to take the V-8 car.
dekman
Jan 1 2006, 12:26 AM
Looks great Aaron...I didnt recognize the car. Beautiful paint! Very sweet car......
Eric Taylor
Jan 1 2006, 02:58 AM
QUOTE (Aaron Cox @ Dec 31 2005, 08:31 PM) |
QUOTE (Eric Taylor @ Dec 31 2005, 08:28 PM) | Sounds like a hell of a car - how do you do it on a college kids budget, i'm totally tapped for 914 resources. Eric |
friends....this board.....friends....luck.....this board....luck....luck.....skill......friends.....
i make about 3k per summer.... thats it. most went into the dang car......
did i mention this place and the friends ive made here rock?????
AA |
This board sure is a great resource . Glad to see your car finally taking shape.
Eric
TonyAKAVW
Jan 1 2006, 03:02 AM
Thats looking very good. I think you made a good choice on the bumpers!!! I can't wait to see this car in person. You need to have an unveiling party...
-Tony
Tom Perso
Jan 1 2006, 06:24 AM
Those flares came out NICE. It's hard to blend with black paint.
Now you HAVE to wash it every day.
Tom
rhodyguy
Jan 1 2006, 10:05 AM
i expect to see those wheels in a high state of polish at all times. is the stock alternator going to be able to handle all that candle power?
k
seanery
Jan 1 2006, 10:30 AM
Hey, I just remembered that I forgot about the black banner. Do you still want it? If so, I'll get some dimensions and do it.
brant
Jan 1 2006, 10:41 AM
looking gooooood Aaron!
Aaron Cox
Jan 1 2006, 11:57 AM
thanks guys....
again...friends on this board made it possible.....
i also leanred a lesson yesterday.... fiberglass valances fit like shit.....
AIR gt front valence is like 2" short.....
TINCAN914
Jan 1 2006, 12:03 PM
Gint
Jan 1 2006, 12:49 PM
'bout time you posted some decent pics.
Aaron Cox
Jan 1 2006, 01:17 PM
QUOTE (Gint @ Jan 1 2006, 11:49 AM) |
'bout time you posted some decent pics. |
i rolled it outside for 5 minutes....then it began to rain.....
Grimstead
Jan 1 2006, 02:07 PM
It is looking soo fricking great! I'm glad I was able to watch the process
grasshopper
Jan 1 2006, 02:17 PM
looking good!!
Aaron Cox
Jan 1 2006, 02:18 PM
QUOTE (Grimstead @ Jan 1 2006, 01:07 PM) |
It is looking soo fricking great! I'm glad I was able to watch the process |
watch? you more than contributed to its current condition
Dr Evil
Jan 1 2006, 04:46 PM
QUOTE (Aaron Cox @ Jan 1 2006, 10:57 AM) |
i also leanred a lesson yesterday.... fiberglass valances fit like shit..... AIR gt front valence is like 2" short..... |
Tell me about it Glad to see your ride getting all done up....Now I just have to wait for summer to finish mine as all paints and adhesives wont stick at 30 degrees
scotty b
Jan 1 2006, 04:54 PM
QUOTE (Dr Evil @ Jan 1 2006, 02:46 PM) |
QUOTE (Aaron Cox @ Jan 1 2006, 10:57 AM) | i also leanred a lesson yesterday.... fiberglass valances fit like shit..... AIR gt front valence is like 2" short..... |
Tell me about it Glad to see your ride getting all done up....Now I just have to wait for summer to finish mine as all paints and adhesives wont stick at 30 degrees |
Taint joo gots a heeter mayn?? Joo on da eastside now mayn, joo gotsta get joo a heeter.
Jeroen
Jan 1 2006, 05:36 PM
man... your car is coming together nicely!
keep at it and keep posting pics!
JoeSharp
Jan 1 2006, 06:49 PM
Aaron: It's raining here. If this doesn't work I'll try tomorrow.
:PERMAGRIN: Joe
JoeSharp
Jan 1 2006, 06:50 PM
Another
Aaron Cox
Jan 1 2006, 06:51 PM
QUOTE (Joe Sharp @ Jan 1 2006, 05:49 PM) |
Aaron: It's raining here. If this doesn't work I'll try tomorrow. :PERMAGRIN: Joe |
thanks joe! that looks pretty good....
whenever its dry - could i persuade you to take some dimensions
you rock!
and helped unveil the secret exhaust mod
JoeSharp
Jan 1 2006, 06:55 PM
Sure Aaron, I'll lay it out from the screw hole to the body.
:PERMAGRIN: Joe
Aaron Cox
Jan 1 2006, 06:57 PM
QUOTE (Joe Sharp @ Jan 1 2006, 05:55 PM) |
Sure Aaron, I'll lay it out from the screw hole to the body. :PERMAGRIN: Joe |
perfect! thanks joe. again....friends make this car possible
redshift
Jan 1 2006, 09:49 PM
wow aaron that is very nice you must be very proud m
Maltese Falcon
Jan 2 2006, 02:44 AM
Aaron - good work and done rather quickly- impressive !
My experience with A-I-R fiberglass is to go there and hand pick the item...lots of variation on fit/ no fit. Owner Dan, nice guy and will work with you.
Your black beast is taking shape nicely .
Marty
Aaron Cox
Jan 2 2006, 10:51 AM
QUOTE (Maltese Falcon @ Jan 2 2006, 01:44 AM) |
Aaron - good work and done rather quickly- impressive ! My experience with A-I-R fiberglass is to go there and hand pick the item...lots of variation on fit/ no fit. Owner Dan, nice guy and will work with you. Your black beast is taking shape nicely . Marty |
they didnt have any in stock.... they made it for me.....
thanks for the compliments guys....
Trekkor
Jan 2 2006, 11:46 AM
Looks really nice.
M&R makes nice shoulder pads for those belts, too.
Looks like all you got left are the ABS and PVC stuff...
KT
Lou W
Jan 2 2006, 11:52 AM
Aaron, Its looking good
are you gonna have it on the road for the Pomona Swap Meet?
Aaron Cox
Jan 2 2006, 11:52 AM
QUOTE (trekkor @ Jan 2 2006, 10:46 AM) |
Looks really nice.
M&R makes nice shoulder pads for those belts, too.
Looks like all you got left are the ABS and PVC stuff...
KT |
home depot plumbing aisle watch out!
redshift
Jan 2 2006, 11:56 AM
QUOTE (Eric Taylor @ Dec 31 2005, 11:28 PM) |
Sounds like a hell of a car - how do you do it on a college kids budget, i'm totally tapped for 914 resources. Eric |
It's called FREE, minus shipping.
Did you not see his pic? He sells crack...
M
Howard
Jan 2 2006, 12:13 PM
QUOTE (redshift @ Jan 2 2006, 09:56 AM) |
QUOTE (Eric Taylor @ Dec 31 2005, 11:28 PM) | Sounds like a hell of a car - how do you do it on a college kids budget, i'm totally tapped for 914 resources. Eric |
It's called FREE, minus shipping.
Did you not see his pic? He sells crack...
M |
Is there anyone here who didn't contribute parts/time/$$ to Aaron's car? If so please post how you avoided it.
redshift
Jan 2 2006, 12:20 PM
ROFLMAO!
I polished his caps... SO HELP ME GOD ARRON IF YOU CHANGE "CAPS" TO "KNOB" I AM MOVING TO CONDITION RED!
M
sixnotfour
Jan 2 2006, 12:20 PM
Lookin Good
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