That's the crappy 916 front bumper with the 'dimple' in the middle. I have the same one.

There's a repro out there that's much, much, much closer to the shape of a real 916 bumper. I have seen them a few times. I need one.

The 'dimple' is fugly ...
Andy

What do you mean, "dimple"? Do you have a pic of the one that fits better?

I believe what Andy is talking about are some of the crappy molds out there for these things. I've seen some so bad it looks like someone put a boot to it.

George's real 916 - note the crisp line that mimics the rubber bumper top and how proportioned the grill area is:
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compared to this - and I've seen way worse than this: apologies if this is a member's car - not slamming it; just a reference
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WOW! Ya, that is different. I dont believe I have one that bad.

Yup,

I noticed that years ago. The other thing that is usually off is the two small spoilers should be the same curve as the front edge of the bumper so that when you stand in front and look down, they should all appear parallel.

Now if Scotty should ever get one right and make a mold.....

Andy's right on... in person it looks a "little" different...

Your work, as always, is superb. Kinda gets boring. F-up once in awhile please.

Oh I do, I just don't show those pics

Still have some fine tuning to do but the major issue is done.

Wow Scotty, that looks great! Can't wait to see it in paint.

Dude, that is fantastic! Above and beyond.

I got the rear trunk lid all blocked out and smooth as a babies bottom. All that is left on it is several primings and wet blockings. Got started on the roof panel. Before Pat has a heart attack, this top was one I had that a tree limb went through so it would have needed more work than was feasible for a stock car. Mike wanted it smoothed and painted body color so out came the sander. Also got the bumper to body matched up and since these pics that edge has a smooth transition and is ready to do final body work on. hung the doors and have a little massaging to do at the bottoms where they meet the body. Also marked and started cutting the holes for the oil tank before I left on friday.

Is the targa going to be body color?

Evil, don't know if this woulb be of interest to you: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/OFFENHAUSER...s#ht_500wt_1170

Nope. My 2.7L Porsche 6 is going into this car. The bus is using a chevy trans so no need there. Also, I already have one for later experiments

good looking out, though.

Must be something about this color on a 914 that attracts stuff to hit them!?



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Here's mine - same color - hit by a sorority ditz in a UCLA parking structure & pushed front into wall during my MBA days back in 5/85!

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BTW - I painted it that color in 5/80 as "tarmac camouflage" when my point count reached 1 short of loss of license time - how about you Doc??

I have no idea why this post suddenly jumped up on my forum subscription, but looking at the "new" shell/roller Scotty started with for the transplant - it's the PERFECT illustration of why one should know thy limits, when it comes to body work! If you want it done right the first time, and aren't a true expert in this stuff yourself, then you're far better off having someone like Scotty do it for you!

I've taken a fair bit of flak on here in my "how to approach my resto" type posts, from other so-called 914-xperts about why I'd send mine to a body shop - am I crazy, etc. - when I want it right & without the 500 lbs of extra bondo that I'm sure I'd end up with - along with crappy joints & welds etc. - if I were to attempt it myself. With 1/4" - 1/2" thick piles of crap filler that Scotty has scraped off this tub, it should be a lesson to all. Plus - if you're not cuttin' the checks, don't disparage the one who is!

Oh - Doc, Zach, RobW & several others have noted here about trying to do this 914 stuff while you're in med/grad school, raising families, etc. - S**T - I don't know how the hell you do it boyz!!?? My solution was simple - put it in the garage on blocks for 24+ years while I finished my MBA, ran my biz, got remarried & raised a family, then do it when I've got more time & bucks!

AWSOME work Scotty!!!! .... wish you were here in SoCal!

Tom T
Orange CA
early-73 914-2.0 - the others are cool classics, but this is the one that counts!
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PS - if it's not too late, do some Tangerine SS tunnel fuels lines, so you don't flame Scotty's hard work! I recall reading in an earlier post that the one's in your wreck broke & flamed when he was welding/cutting on it in his shop.
.... good lesson of why to change now IMHO!

Mine were/are SS. I make my own for about $30 The issue with the crash was that the fire folks could not find them.

Got some time in last week. Not a whole lot worth taking pics of. Spent a lot of time going over the body cleaning up edges, wheel wells, and pinholes in the filler. still fucking with the bumpers, roof is flat and ready for primer, and got the mirrors and rear reflector mounted.

Mike please do everyone a favor and tell them who NOT to buy bumpers from

Threw some high build on Miguels top while I had it mixed up yesterday.

Dr. Evil,
what color is it going to be? Can't wait to see it finished.

Scotty,
good work, your a patient man.

We are still working on the color. I want a dark gray/gunmetal/with some black/and silver all mixed together. Easy, right?

I know I'll get an ass whooping for this question, but I honestly gotta know...why spend the inordinate amount of time, and money to restore something this far gone, when there are many better examples out there that require far less in both time and money. I love 914s, more than almost any other car...certainly more than any car in it's value range, but I don't get it. Again...not being critical...just wondering the rationale. If it were a Bugatti Atlantic...

You live in MD and you think this car is too far gone to save? The body was far better than anything I found in months of searching in the East. After living here for a few years, it is still far better than most examples. It has not taken more work than it should, I am having lots of stuff done to it and Scotty is using it as a platform to demonstrate some of his skills (lucky me!).

What exactly about this car makes you think that it was not worth using? It was free, pretty rust free, and would not have required much to bring to stock if that were the way we were going. I would rather modify a car that is not perfect than to find a better one that is stock and mess with it.

I think that Ken thinks that this is the car you nudged with a telephone pole.

It isn't. parts were taken from the horseshoe car and moved over to the body doner.

Zach

I think the word "nudged" is a huge understatement... but I like the "horseshoe car" name.

Damn pole jumped out in front of the car and nudged it.

Makes sense to me ...just wondering.

Sounds like a line from a Bill Cosby routine...


"The tree jumped out in the middle of the road and bit my car!!!"

It towed straight on a dolly all the way to Scotty (4 hours)

Maybe it just "looked" like it was towing straight because you were still sucking on the tequila bottle!

whats the latest on the Doc's car ???

its fun to see how's it going...

Yes we need more! These are perfect Friday night drinking threads to scroll through!

I personally would like to see how you installed the fuel door in the hood? So far Scotty your doing a hell of a good job!

I've had about 3 months where everything that could go wrong has, and just haven't had anytime to spend on Mikes car or another customers 911. As soon as I have gotten caught up, and a little ahead there will be an update. I promise. The most recent " event " is the timing belt breaking on my moms car that I need to take care of. Interference motor Another week without pay

Hang in there buddy! Life can take you through the woods, but you're fine as long as you have another golf ball in your pocket...

Scotty, isn't that the car with the trailer hitch we used as a parts hauler last week when Dave and I were down there?

I told you! You shouldn't have popped the clutch at 5,000 rpms. Nor should you have driven that far in reverse with the trailer that heavily loaded.

MDG + Stop sign + chubby girl with cleavage on moped = Show off trouble!

A Vespa is a scooter not a moped.

I just knew this thread revival had entertainment possibilities. To say nothing of being a veritable post whore goldmine. I'm driving towards 2000 drivel-filled posts and this is a great vehicle. Until we get more news on the actual build it's like Seinfeld...a thread about nothing.

Mayo Rules!



Guess I'm not very good at this. I could have stretched this out for at least 4 more posts.

Semantics. And anyway, I thought that was her name the way you were yelling it out.

"VESPA!"

That said it does explain your high-school girlfriend "Suzuki".









Did you ever tell Scotty about the open can of tunafish in the front trunk?

So no progress? Nothing?