Build Thread: 914 Limousine, For real this time, 914world exclusive. UPDATE: The Limo Project has found a new home! |
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Build Thread: 914 Limousine, For real this time, 914world exclusive. UPDATE: The Limo Project has found a new home! |
SirAndy |
Apr 1 2014, 03:20 PM
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#721
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,830 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/popcorn[1].gif) I'm most curious as to how this creature is going to be shifted, or is an auto tranny going to be fitted? C5 vette auto tranny comes to mind as the easiest solution. Also curious about the roof- multi piece or 1 giant targa top? Custom soft top perhaps? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welder.gif) - Cable shifter - Two removable hardtops, both stored in the rear trunk (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif) |
Johny Blackstain |
Apr 1 2014, 03:21 PM
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#722
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Walnut Elite Stratocaster player Group: Members Posts: 3,434 Joined: 5-December 06 From: The Shenandoah River Member No.: 7,318 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
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Johny Blackstain |
Apr 1 2014, 03:24 PM
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#723
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Walnut Elite Stratocaster player Group: Members Posts: 3,434 Joined: 5-December 06 From: The Shenandoah River Member No.: 7,318 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
- Cable shifter - Two removable hardtops, both stored in the rear trunk (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif) Cool. Hydro clutch or really long ass cable? |
SirAndy |
Apr 1 2014, 03:30 PM
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#724
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,830 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
Cool. Hydro clutch or really long ass cable? About as long as in a normal sedan ... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) |
euro911 |
Jun 21 2014, 12:29 AM
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#725
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Retired & living the dream. God help me if I wake up! Group: Members Posts: 8,855 Joined: 2-December 06 From: So.Cal. & No.AZ (USA) Member No.: 7,300 Region Association: Southern California |
Well ... is this a (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dead horse.gif)
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SirAndy |
Jun 21 2014, 12:35 AM
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#726
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,830 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
Well ... is this a (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dead horse.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) No. Something is cooking. But since McMark is the chef du jour, i'll abstain from any comments at this moment ... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) |
euro911 |
Jun 21 2014, 10:23 AM
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#727
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Retired & living the dream. God help me if I wake up! Group: Members Posts: 8,855 Joined: 2-December 06 From: So.Cal. & No.AZ (USA) Member No.: 7,300 Region Association: Southern California |
Cool. Hydro clutch or really long ass cable? About as long as in a normal sedan ... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) |
Elliot Cannon |
Jun 21 2014, 06:29 PM
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#728
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914 Guru Group: Retired Members Posts: 8,487 Joined: 29-December 06 From: Paso Robles Ca. (Central coast) Member No.: 7,407 Region Association: None |
If you could use some help with it, I can come up for a day or two. I can handle tools fairly well and my welding skills have been described as ummm... "adequate". (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)
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Mike Bellis |
Jun 21 2014, 06:33 PM
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#729
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Resident Electrician Group: Members Posts: 8,346 Joined: 22-June 09 From: Midlothian TX Member No.: 10,496 Region Association: None |
Why are we worrying about a clutch cable when we still have to push it around by hand? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/bootyshake.gif)
Seriously, it might be time for another build party. That way it will be ready for the next WCR in 2026... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) |
euro911 |
Jun 21 2014, 11:43 PM
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#730
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Retired & living the dream. God help me if I wake up! Group: Members Posts: 8,855 Joined: 2-December 06 From: So.Cal. & No.AZ (USA) Member No.: 7,300 Region Association: Southern California |
If you could use some help with it, I can come up for a day or two. I can handle tools fairly well and my welding skills have been described as ummm... "adequate". (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) Is your hearing going too? ... your skills were described as "antiquated" (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) |
Hank914 |
Jun 29 2014, 01:40 AM
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#731
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Member Group: Members Posts: 389 Joined: 7-April 14 From: CA and OR Member No.: 17,215 Region Association: None |
Is this limo gonna be going on any track days? Stuffing an air cooled 6 would preserve the brand, but a V8 would move it along nicely! I love the idea of a 914 Limo. Just saw the NYT story on the Checker Cab reunion, and there was a stretch Checker there. Everybody loves a limo.
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MartyYeoman |
Jun 29 2014, 10:24 AM
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#732
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,525 Joined: 19-June 03 From: San Ramon, CA Member No.: 839 Region Association: Northern California |
Why are we worrying about a clutch cable when we still have to push it around by hand? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/bootyshake.gif) Seriously, it might be time for another build party. That way it will be ready for the next WCR in 2026... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) 2026? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) |
Mike Bellis |
Jun 29 2014, 10:43 AM
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#733
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Resident Electrician Group: Members Posts: 8,346 Joined: 22-June 09 From: Midlothian TX Member No.: 10,496 Region Association: None |
Why are we worrying about a clutch cable when we still have to push it around by hand? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/bootyshake.gif) Seriously, it might be time for another build party. That way it will be ready for the next WCR in 2026... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) 2026? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) You're right Marty. That schedule may be too aggressive. Let's shoot for WCR in 2036 to have the limo completed. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif) |
Elliot Cannon |
Jun 29 2014, 06:46 PM
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#734
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914 Guru Group: Retired Members Posts: 8,487 Joined: 29-December 06 From: Paso Robles Ca. (Central coast) Member No.: 7,407 Region Association: None |
If you could use some help with it, I can come up for a day or two. I can handle tools fairly well and my welding skills have been described as ummm... "adequate". (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) Is your hearing going too? ... your skills were described as "antiquated" (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)Antiquated. That's good right? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) |
euro911 |
Jul 3 2014, 04:33 PM
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#735
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Retired & living the dream. God help me if I wake up! Group: Members Posts: 8,855 Joined: 2-December 06 From: So.Cal. & No.AZ (USA) Member No.: 7,300 Region Association: Southern California |
Well, yes (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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McMark |
Jul 15 2014, 11:45 AM
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#736
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914 Freak! Group: Retired Admin Posts: 20,179 Joined: 13-March 03 From: Grand Rapids, MI Member No.: 419 Region Association: None |
I know there’s been a recurring request for updates and I finally have one, although it’s not what everyone was hoping for. After discussing the options and reality of the rest of this build, SirAndy and I have decided that we’ve devoted all the resources to this project that we can. We’ve both become extremely busy with real life work over the last few years ( (IMG:style_emoticons/default/yikes.gif) ). Neither of us has the time to devote to finishing this project.
We talked to a few people at WCR Tahoe II, but nothing panned out. So we’re hoping that we can find someone to pass the torch, in the true sense of what this build was originally supposed to be - a community project. There’s a lot of little work that needs to be completed, including welding patch work, before the chassis is complete. Then there’s the drivetrain that needs to be sorted out. It’s got both 4 and 6 cyl mounts. The wiring is pretty much complete and the brake lines are already extended. If there is some person or group of people that would be interested in continuing the next phase of the build, post here or PM me. We’re not looking to sell the project, just pass it on to the next section of the community that has the time and motivation to proceed. |
timothy_nd28 |
Jul 15 2014, 12:00 PM
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#737
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,299 Joined: 25-September 07 From: IN Member No.: 8,154 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
How much for shipping to 46615?
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Dr Evil |
Jul 15 2014, 12:12 PM
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#738
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Send me your transmission! Group: Members Posts: 23,032 Joined: 21-November 03 From: Loveland, OH 45140 Member No.: 1,372 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
PM sent (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif)
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Cap'n Krusty |
Jul 15 2014, 12:25 PM
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Cap'n Krusty Group: Members Posts: 10,794 Joined: 24-June 04 From: Santa Maria, CA Member No.: 2,246 Region Association: Central California |
Why are we worrying about a clutch cable when we still have to push it around by hand? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/bootyshake.gif) Seriously, it might be time for another build party. That way it will be ready for the next WCR in 2026... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) 2026? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) You're right Marty. That schedule may be too aggressive. Let's shoot for WCR in 2036 to have the limo completed. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif) Oh, great! A present for my 92nd birthday! The Cap'n |
CptTripps |
Jul 15 2014, 01:05 PM
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#740
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:: Punch and Pie :: Group: Members Posts: 3,584 Joined: 26-December 04 From: Mentor, OH Member No.: 3,342 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Dude...that's the best "bad idea" you've ever had. |
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