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Mr. 5150
post Apr 16 2012, 08:36 PM
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Plan on turning this sweet POS (71 914-4) into my next track car/fun drive to work.
I'm pretty seasoned when it comes to (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sawzall-smiley.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smash.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welder.gif) and I think I can (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) too. So I'm going to need all kinds of help from this knowledge bank.
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post Apr 16 2012, 08:50 PM
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post Apr 16 2012, 08:50 PM
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Looks like you might have a decent car to start with. Welcome and post some more pictures of that car.
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post Apr 16 2012, 08:50 PM
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Looks like a good start!
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post Apr 16 2012, 08:52 PM
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So the teardown has been moving along. I have to say this car is kind of scary that it was on the road.


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post Apr 16 2012, 08:55 PM
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Why the holes? Under the sub mounted out side the drivers cabin?


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post Apr 16 2012, 08:59 PM
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Making room for the cage was admittedly fun.


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post Apr 16 2012, 09:05 PM
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Thanks for the Welcome and yah I feel its a good base to build from.
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post Apr 16 2012, 09:11 PM
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Welcome! I think I'd be tempted to driver 'er a bit just like that. Flat black paint and all. Looks kind of menacing to me. Kool!
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post Apr 16 2012, 09:24 PM
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Oh I took it around the block a few times and on the freeway once until I found the rear drive side break caliper was under the front deck lid. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)


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post Apr 16 2012, 10:39 PM
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Looks like a fun project, show us more pictures of that ford (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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post Apr 16 2012, 11:13 PM
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I wouldn't worry too much about the 'holes' in the front trunk floor ... possibly had an A/C condenser ... or, a PO that planned for (or had) an eternal oil cooler mounted down there?

I'd be more concerned with the L/R caliper in the trunk (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif)

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Looks like an excellent project car (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer.gif)

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EDIT: Leave it painted the way it is, and get license plates that says 'POLCAT'
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post Apr 16 2012, 11:26 PM
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That's a good one. Nice that you have a sense of humor
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post Apr 16 2012, 11:26 PM
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post Apr 16 2012, 11:35 PM
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Very cool. I agree that the flat black looks menacing. With that body you need more cylinders!!
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post Apr 17 2012, 04:17 AM
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No 5150 here. its strictly voluntary, Welcome to the psych ward.
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post Apr 17 2012, 09:45 AM
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I like to think of a 914 like a lego set for big kids
endless parts, configurations, and creative potential
You can follow build guidelines and go classic, or go bonkers
A bit more expensive than legos though (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
Black 914s rule (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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post Apr 17 2012, 10:18 AM
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I like to think of a 914 like a lego set for big kids
endless parts, configurations, and creative potential
You can follow build guidelines and go classic, or go bonkers
A bit more expensive than legos though (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
Black 914s rule (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)

I plan on going bonkers but bare bones. I'm looking to be ready for the 2014 race season maybe late 2013 if I get lucky.
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post Apr 18 2012, 08:48 PM
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Trans mount doesn't look right?


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post Apr 18 2012, 09:39 PM
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Trans mount doesn't look right?

Transmission ear is broken AND the mount is upsidedown... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif)
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