What's wrong with this pic? The Optima was too late for this ride.

Otherside is good. Kill Yer Backs need to go.

your right, its a total loss.
I will come over and pick it up for you and I will even give you a clean 73 tub with no rust.

Rich

Sorry Mr. Towle, this original six will be repaired. My PDF file is not the best on the suspension area. Anyone have a good exploded view?

I will be ordering parts to do it right as opposed the rather amateurish repair. I have a Cellette availble for the asking.

I assume, suspension console, battery tray and support. I'd like to know what else is needed and order it ahead of time.

Yes, that is not an original 6 bumper. It will be reunited after the console repair.

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Is it just me, or were your engine pics taken in a mirror?

edit.... oops one gone... Never mind. Clearly someone spiked my drink.

outsch!


battery tray, engine shelf and the "ear" are all available.

i'd be digging into the hell hole, with that kind of repair, who knows what they did to "fix" the large rust hole on top of the long.
also look closely on the underside of the long and around the jackpost. the rust likes to go there, after eating through the top.

another one saved!
Andy

Did they do more than just lay/weld sheet metal over that suspension console/ear? Wonder what's under there.

The rest looks great though? Looking forward to the progress.

Yep, what Andy said.... I just finished mine, here's a link to the removal and installation of the suspension console.... And here's a link to the engine compartment painted....

Keep up the good work and look forward to your progress thread...

-- rob

Come on! Everyone knows that that is the rare 914-6 gt RACING console!

Mr. Hussey:

Post what I need and availability and I'll place an order.

Try searching for "Heaven for the Hell Hole"

All the parts are in the thread and pictures are there.

Rich

link

Glad to see pics like that...

makes me feel like my welding and repair parts ain't too bad...

by the way, mikez your avatar distracts the crap out of me.

we are happy that over the years we were able to make, one by one, every piece to perfectly repair the battery area. As the factory has discontinued all of the parts, we would be totally without today, as no one is crazy enough to invest so much in tooling (of course we had invested all of the tooling with Bill only to have it converted!!!!, long very bad story)
But in any event we are making more and more of these various pieces, as I always say "If you have no body you have no car" The recent ones are the em brake stand the two piece outer firewall repair panels, and the 914-6 control unit mounting plate.

Mr. Hussey:

So, can you give me a list of prices, availabilty?

Sure! Here is where it starts: http://autoatlanta.com/model/914-0704/rust/914-page062.html

Thank you, what's the availability of all parts?

So I'm guessing the parts only exist in the catalog?

Fair enough.

Trans# 914/01 7500616

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I have some work cut out for me.

Engine # and serial #
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I also learned something today, 914/6 engine and serial numbers aren't where 911 engine numbers are. They are back by the thermostat housing instead of to the right of the of the engine pulley.

One would guess that they do that so they can be seen without having to pull the motor or cut a hole in the firewall.

Good Luck on your fixin. I've got #673 & #2190

T.C.

Tear down of engine, gasket is one of three that shows blow by.

Last rebuilder used Permatex EVERYWHERE. Heads look pretty good. Debating on just stabbing a running 3.0 in it, keep the cleaned up and rebuildable original to the car case or rebuilding this.

110HP just doesn't cut it for me. Now a 180HP 3.0 would be fun. $3500 for a running one, throw on the 40mm Webers, junk the CIS.

That much or more to rebuild this 2.0. What would you guys do?

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Both.... but that's just me

It would be good to just make sure you have the original engine gone through and kept safe. Then put in your fun engine.

Doing both will be pricey....

Put the 3.0 in it and then sell me all of the CIS stuff cheap.

i like the idea of a of a 3.0 w carbs, than no messing around with fitment as the cis is a little too tall
although if we are dreaming we might as well dream for a ss3.0 with pmos
but if you are building with a orig block, i might stick with it and build a 2.2s....

Steelies. Date stamped and correct.

Off to be powder coated and get some 165s, woohoo!

Thanks for the updates. Looks like fun!

I'm jonesin' to build another six motor...

Thank you.

The engine has the machine work completed we are picking thru 12 pistons to find the best 6. Gasket and bearing kits showed up today and the fasteners are getting a bath. Biggest hassle was cleaning the red RTV out of the case.

Bottom end assembly next week if all goes right.

The tub is waiting in line for the bench. Parts were found locally and on the way. It's getting there. Probably a few WTB ads in the near future.

BTW.

Chrome bumpers are done, I will be selling one rear one to help defray costs.

Excellent... pick it up on your way back from RRC. I'd hate to see you with the DT's!!

Suspension console repair is finished. Spray to match engine area is today. Pics up soon. Refurbished steel wheels are ready, Tire Rack has tires on the way.

Mikez is working on the engine rebuild and is searching for cams. Interior is about done. Progress is not just a light at the end of the tunnel.

The Phone Dials that were on the car and which did not fit well are going to be sold. CHEAP.

Chrome bumpers have arrived from The Bumper Shop and awaiting install.

Stay tuned, same Bat time, same Bat channel.

Those wheels appear to be very deep and wide. whats the offset and width....And good luck with the project

They are 15 x 5.5 wheels from a 911 which were also delivered on the lower optioned 914/6. This one also doesn't appear to have been delivered with sway bars.

Since the oem size tires aren't available we plan on a 185/65 tire. Likely the Pirelli P6.

Were "any" of the factory off the line 6's delivered with bars?

Must be the picture that makes them look so deep are you staying with the silver color on the wheels I would.there are some pix of my car at WCR that mite have the steelies on ...anyway rite on ..and me six did not come with sway bars nor did my fathers or my brothers.If your going Concour I would not install them.JMO good luck with the project

All fixed.....from crapola to....


Shinola
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Did the 914/6 come with 14 inch fuchs?
If yes, want a nice clean set???

I got one set that was on a 356 sitting here.

5 lug 14 original wheels.

Rich

Interested....PM me....

You need to remove the MPS bracket.

gotta be correct right ?

Smart ass....

















yeah yer right....

Nice progress should be a sweet car.

Dumb ass

Pirelli P6s, 185/60/15 tires mounted and on the car. Matching spare with hubcap. It's coming along, children.

Just a question about your DOM of 1/70. I have #673 which is 70 units behind yours, but mine's Birth Date/Production Completion Date was 04/23/1970.

T.C.

it got held up in the line for the finland equip.

After $3K, a 2.0 "S" spec long block. Now off to The Krusty one to get the rest of the parts installed.

DONT FORGET THE TIMING CHAIN TENTIONERS

Engine assembly. Awaiting the fan and alternator for final assembly.

Man, that looks great! Looks like you're gonna be driving waaay before me.

Looking good, keep up the great work.

What !!!! you forgot the hydraulic chain tentioners!! ....that should have been done if you where that deep into it...JMO .So anyway hows the project coming ..good luck