I have not posted the progress of my 73 six conversion, so I thought before I got it to paint I should post some pics. The car was purchased from a guy in Ohio as a "Virtually Rust Free Car". He provided photos and did point out some of the rust spots. He neglected to point out that the car had once been wrecked in the rear and there was no rust from the wreck because they used 40 lbs of bondo to cover it. The entire trunk had to be cut out to fix it, as well as part of the passenger floor panel.

Anyway it is about to go to the painter to get GT Flares, GT Rocker Panels, GT Rear Valence and some new color. All in all this car is in great shape, all things considered. Any way here you go.

Here are a few more, just got back my chrome from the Bumper Shop. They did a great job. Looks wavy in the photo but not in person.


And I got new wheels. Pretty?????

Nice start! I like the wheels!

why don't they make those bastards in 4 lug?

those bumpers are sweet!

After a few months of research I did find a wheel company that will do custom offsets an unusual bolt patterns including 4 lug and 5X130. They are not cheap but as you can see they are sweet. I wanted a more modern wheel and this fit the bill.

http://www.introwheels.com/wheels_1.shtml

Here is another update. I have been slow to post but here is what has been accomplished:
1.)Switched out the front suspension to 5 lug and 911 front end. New steering rack, sway bar, struts, brakes,ect
2.) Put in rear sway bar, powder coated the rear suspension, new bearing, new coil overs new 5 lug rotors, thanks eric.
3.) New M&K muffler and prefitting of the rear valence (pic coming)

Since I do not have the GT flares on yet, I shot a couple of photos with it jacked up slightly to see how the new wheels look.

Should be ready to go to paint next week.

Some have asked about the offset for the wheels. Here are my measurements and a crude drawing of the measurements:

Looks hot, but I can't read the tire. What size rubber?

205/45/17 fronts
245/45/17 rears

I have gotten WAY behind posting progress on this project. Since I posted last I decided to junk the 3.0 engine and purchase a newly rebuilt 3.2. I will post the new photos from the last year so it seems I am making lightning progress. Here are a few for today.

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New M&K 2 in 2 out exhaust.

Pictures! I want more pictures!

A Few More

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New Fuel Injection for the 3.2

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Trial Fit of the new wheels

Ok Two More

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New Chrome Bumpers

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Floor pan tar and rust removed/sealed

Looking real good James. Love the way the bumpers turned out.

Looking great man!

Here are a few more of the items I have collected for the project:

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New 3.2 engine, the pulley was damaged in shipping but it is not a problem since it will have a different pulley for the ECU. I originally had a 3.0 engine that came with the car. It had Solex Carbs. I spent the better part of a year trying to get them to run correctly in the car. I eventually decided it was a lost cause and sold the engine and carbs at a huge loss and bought a rebuilt 3.2. This was a huge setback in time and money. Good lesson learned.
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TEC-GT Unit from Clewett Engineering

A couple more:
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I cleaned and repainted the transmission. Considering how dirty it was, came out pretty good.

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New Clutch Package from Patrick Motorsports
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Sent the headers out to get ceramic Jet Coated. If anyone else does this, you need to make sure you clean them up pretty good before you send them, the ceramic does not cover like powder coat would. The color came out a little uneven, but it will even out once heated.

Looking good. It's going to turn out great.

.....Smokin

Nice project, exactly what I will be trying to accomplish in my next life/project.

Great stuff

Good Luck....keep the pictures coming.

Vysoc

Ok let's pretend it has been about 3 months since I posted progress. Here are a few more thing I have collected for the project, next week I will post the progress on the paint, it is pretty cool:

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New VDO gauges, head temp, voltage, and pressure plus a pair of Supertones

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New Dynamat for the floors and doors

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New Carpet kit from Auto's International. I decided not to go with the OEM carpet, I just thought it had a more industrial look/feel. My goal with this project was to take a 914 and bring it forward about 20 years and build it as though price point was not as much a concern, with more modern components. Therefore I wanted a more plush carpet, this is from about '89.

One More before I get to the paint next week.

I sent out the sun visors to Interior Auto Sunvisors based on a recommendation from someone here. http://www.autosunvisors.com/index.html
They did a fantastic job on the sun visors, the only issue is that they will not be able to reinstall the make-up mirror, so don't let Boy George in your car.

Ok let's pretend it has been several months since my last post. I have been busy doing some upholstrey (later post), but also getting on the flares and getting some paint on this bitch.

A couple more

Last Prep before Paint

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The entire lip of the rear trunk was toast, so we had to rebuilt it, we have the technology

OK Who Is Ready For Paint????
I did something with the paint I have never seen before in a 914. I really struggled on what to do with the paint. I wanted a "Modern 914" but keep the original heritage. My options were to paint it the original Phoenix Red or do something different. I will show it without the clear to see if anyone can guess.

I don't know what color it is but leave it like that...no clear just matte, or flatten the clear. It looks really good!

Looks like you might have some pearl in the paint?

WE HAVE A WINNER !

I have never seen a 914 in Pearl. As soon as I get the trunks and doors on I will post some more photos. All I can say is it came out way better than I expected.
Here was the inspiration:

I got the two in one out...I want to know how this one sounds.

Looks sweet

Looking good!!!!!!
Who did you get to rechrome your bumpers?

When I get the engine in, I will let you know. I did test it on the old 3.0 I had and it sounded super.

There was a group price from "The Bumper Shop" in LA that was set up by members here. I think they were about $250 each.

Your paint shop look a lot like the shop mine is at....

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She is out of paint, starting to put it back together. My camera simply freaks out every time I try to photo this color. Not sure if that is good or bad. Anyway here it is.

It is like dueling painters.

That's dead sexy!

With James' permission, I'm pleased to announce that Series 9 will be completing the build of this project. We've scheduled delivery to my shop for mid-March.

Standby....

Nice!

Fantastic decision. I know Joe will get it done...

-- Rob

Great news, because I, want to see this...



Finished!!!

Here are a few photos in its' almost finished state. Joe is going to get the 3.2 engine back in, set up the Tec-GT system, and install some oil coolers and get her tuned. I can't wait. Almost there. I am about finished with the interior. I hope to post some photos of it next week.

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Out in the Sunlight- Very Sparkley

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Finished Front Trunk with Sump System.

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Engine Porn

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Custom wheels from Intro.

This car looks fantastic all the way around! Great choice on the wheels! Probably the best "New" wheels I've ever seen on one! Cant wait to see the ending on this sweet ride!

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Look a threesome

I trailered it down yesterday to Joe at Series 9 and it is ready to get its' heart, a 3.2. I am really happy Joe took on this project. I am so close to finally finishing, I can't stand it. Joe is a great guy and I can't wait for the finished project.



Joe gave me a spin in his 3.6 RS. Not sure my testicles have dropped back yet. That thing should be illegal. Here is a clip:

http://s23.photobucket.com/albums/b370/ser...¤t=PICT0032.mp4

Beautiful car!

Looks like Joe needs a bigger shop!

I am very happy that your car is getting finished. I am not so happy to see the donuts in the residential court with a small kid standing there watching. I am sure the neighbors just love that crap.

This is awesome to see in the Series9 garage. I was trying to figure out what the color your car was, James. (I'm severely color-deficient and the webcam made it look orange to me ... guess I was close). The other pics you have of her look awesome. Nice wheels too!

And yeah, the RS is ... well, the RS. 'nuff said.

- Nelson

Looks awesome!

Nice car, nice thread. Inspiration to get to work on my -6...