Time for some updates. The sheetmetal is painted and installed, and a NOS plastic air cleaner housing.

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NOS rear trunk lock from my parts stash. I matched the tumbler to the ignition and then cut three new OE key blanks.
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I got the interior back from the upholstery shop. This is a complete jod including door panels, back pad, center seat, and dash. The grain is as close to OE as I could find. I also used German Houndstooth which was not original to this car, but hey, what else is new?
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Got the dash back from the upholstery shop. They installed new 1/8" foam and vinyl.
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Back side of dash had some hand writting underneath. I decided to leave it. Maybe it was Fritz's signature back in May '70 ??

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Starting installation in chassis with new OE rubber seal between dash and windshield.

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NOS dash. I like the fact that the visor over the instuments is not saggy like my old one. This came from Kamp 914 about two years ago.

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Dash top on and starting to install switches, controls, glove compartment.

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Since I'm a big dude (6'-4" 230 lb), I wanted the steering column to be tilted up for more room. The original steering wheel position was almost in my lap. This was a big hasstle when mounting the column and linkage to make sure everything worked correctly with the steering.

This pic shows the new angle, I put the seat and steering wheel in and it made a big difference. It was a lot of work, but worth it.

Again, not original, but...

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wow, that is amazing work! truly impressive!!!

I asked my body shop to reccomend a sound deadening material. They said the Honda (I know rice burner) product was the best. I cut paper patterns, cut the material, and installed. This product is adhesive on the back. After it was stuck in place, I used a heat-gun. This material is like flat heat-shrink, and I think it's on for good.
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Solid, no rust origial floors. Original tar material was removed prior to paint.

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Paper patern and first piece of Sound material cut out.

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Use a heat-gun and the results are awesome (at least to me). The material shrinks down to all the reliefs in the floor.

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Last shot of the peddal board installed.

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No kiddin? What (and how) do they charge for that stuff? Id it by the square foot?

That writing is the Chassis #

And Welcome to the Houndstooth Club

T.C.

I've been following this thread forever it seems; fantastic job doesn't seem high enough praise.

Soon enough you'll be out there trying to dodge flying bugs from desecrating that paint.

Kudos my friend

Be sure to cover the surface of the wheel well. That's where most of the road noise comes from. That thin piece of sheetmetal is all that's between you and the tire.

AA has the floor sound pads already cut to size.

The Honda product only comes in 48" square sheets. The pic I posted shows the part number. It is packaged in a flat box, not a roll. My local Honda dealer charged me $88.

Got to work in the garage this weekend. The air-box is installed.

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I was lucky to find a new old stock Bosch Blue Tip antenna for 914 on ebay (but I'm sure these antenna's were used for many other models too). Even came with the two keys.

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Started to repl internals on the original 914/6 transaxle. Repl all front and rear bearings, side bearings, syncros, and of course converted to side-shifter. I saved the old shifter, linkage, internal selectors and rear cover.
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Big wrench is a must.
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Back together.
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another pic of finished transaxle.
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I received the restored gauges from North Hollywood Speedometer; their work is beautiful. The combo gauge is original, the speedo is new 914, and the tach is '70 911E (I asked NHS to move the redline to 7200 to match the Distributor). I'll keep the original 914/6 gauges.
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Gauges installed.

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Magnificent.

I am really admiring your work, this car is turning out absolutely gorgeous!

I have two questions for you:

1.Since I see you are using ALOT of NOS parts, what are you using for seals?

2.What did you do for a dash? Is that an original or a recover? If it is a recover, what is your opinion of the quality?

Peter

Pete-

Thank you sooo much for the compliment. I've seen your work so I'm humbled that you approve.

The seals (weatherstrips) are all genuine. I've looked at the repros which are good, but I believe there is no substitute for OE. Of course the problem is they're always expensive, and can be challenging to locate.

The dash is genuine, however I believe this is one of the last production runs which Porsche made proboble in the '80's but I don't know that for a fact. I bought this dash from Camp 914 about three years ago.

Are you building another 914?

Eddie

Eddie,

For the time being there is not another car in the works. But, that doesn't mean I am not accumulating all the appropriate parts. The chassis is the easy part to find. The parts are another story.

I have to agree with you 100% there is nothing like OEM...and that is one of the reasons I am biding my time...collecting as much OEM stuff first, rather than paying up for it, when you need immediately in the middle of a build. Made that mistake once, easier to have as much collected before you start.

I was curious about your seals, if you were using aftermarket would have liked your opinion, but, you just reinforced my thoughts, buy original.

Same goes for the dash...keeping my eye out for a REALLY good early dash. The one that went into my car was NOS as well, had it for at least 12 years.

Keep up the great work on your car, I look forward to seeing the thing getting finished.

Peter

Been workin on the six, but slackin on the pics. Here are some updates;

Gagues rebuilt by NHWS, and odo set to 0. I gues that makes this six TMU! Oh well... I never knew the true miles anyway.

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Gauges installed.

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another dash pic.

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Lower dash, new leather steering wheel and some of the NOS carpet pieces installed.
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starting headlight install.

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The other side.

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Headlight completed with new Hella's, hardware atc. These are a BIG PITA to adjust!
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the otherside. Also PITA to adjust.

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6 new rubber tits to hold the lower covers in place. They also require slight adjusting of the metal tabs in order to make the gaps uniform.

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Gaps look good. This was a 6 hour project. I'm shure the factory workers were more efficient when installing the headlights.

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Other side gaps.
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Man I cant wait to start my 6 journey, Just like you've done only Canary Yellow

Truly Awsome

ebay score. a NOS Bosch blue-tip antenna w/ keys for the 914 (and others I'm sure). These were probobly used on many cars of the period. Surprisingly, this car had a blue-tip on it, but it was trashed.
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a little more work in the front trunk.
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Original Porsche Fox wheels, 16x7 refinished by Harvey. Anodized outer rim surface, satin inner rim surface and mat black centers. I added the valve stem supports and the orange lettering
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rear

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Holy Shit!! It's a roller. I think it's been five years since this car sat on its own wheels.

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WOW! Extremely impressive! That is one of the most beautiful labor's of love I think I have ever seen. As previously stated, and obviously some of the most meticulous attention to detail I believe I have ever seen.

Congratulations on your project, you must be very proud. It looks like you are down to the short strokes.... New Years unveiling?

Hi,

Amazing build a fantastic color choice. Can yo confirm the part number on the fog / driving lights. I would like to get the exact same style. I like how they fit so flush to the front.

Regards,

Grant

WOW looks like it should be on the new car showroom! GREAT work!

I'm a picky old bastard. But even this makes me look like a slob.......