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> Bringin Sexy Back-, She is Finished-The final installment
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post Jul 26 2011, 11:44 AM
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QUOTE(AZ914 @ Jul 26 2011, 01:42 PM) *

Hey Joe!

Could you let me know where you found the following 2 parts:

1. 14 x 1.5mm to hose adapter on the motor (fuel return side)
2. the banjo fitting to hose adapter on the fuel pump (what size is that thing)

I'll be running 9.5mm fuel hose on delivery and 8mm on return and am having a hard time finding these pieces (or perhaps my search effort sucks).



Both at Patrick.
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post Jul 26 2011, 11:53 AM
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QUOTE(Series9 @ Jul 26 2011, 10:44 AM) *

QUOTE(AZ914 @ Jul 26 2011, 01:42 PM) *

Hey Joe!

Could you let me know where you found the following 2 parts:

1. 14 x 1.5mm to hose adapter on the motor (fuel return side)
2. the banjo fitting to hose adapter on the fuel pump (what size is that thing)

I'll be running 9.5mm fuel hose on delivery and 8mm on return and am having a hard time finding these pieces (or perhaps my search effort sucks).



Both at Patrick.


That was fast, thanks Joe.
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post Aug 4 2011, 12:50 PM
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Since Mikey has not gotten around to making the Targa Chrome J's yet (slacker). I tried something different with the chrome trim. I had it powder coated. I did the windshield and all the targa trim. It was done in a product called Ultimate Chrome from powderbythepound.com. I actually looked more like chrome before the clear coat was added. The clear coat was necessary for UV protection. Had this been under the car, and would not have needed the clearcoat, it would have looked exactly like chrome. It has a lot of reflectivity, and until you are up close you really can not tell.


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post Aug 4 2011, 05:26 PM
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Delivery is set for Saturday.

Today, I sorted out all the gauge lighting, turn signal indicators, etc.

I then moved on to the license plate lights. Sounds simple, but some of the wiring wasn't there and one of the lights has an internal short.

Whatever. After four and a half months, we're there.
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post Aug 7 2011, 06:49 AM
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Delivered.

It was a long build, but I'm very satisfied with the result.
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post Sep 2 2011, 02:47 PM
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Well, she is finally done. After a week or so of putting her back together and wrapping up a few loose ends it is time for some pictures and some final thought on this project. Here are some observations and challenges I encountered during this project for those who might want to do this for the first time themselves:

1.) Find a car that is in really good shape. This one was in relatively good shape, with the exception of the 30 pounds of bondo that covered a rear end collision. See the early photo
2.) Create a budget, and a timeframe, you will go way over it, but do it just for the hell of it, that is what you are supposed to do, right. I projected to have this project done in 18 months. I only missed it by 18 months.
3.) Tell your wife you are divorcing her, then tell her you are restoring a 914, the first statement will then come as a relief.
4.) Don't take shortcuts. I tried using some used parts that were supposed to be good. By the time I made them good, I could have just bought new ones.
5.) If you are going to paint. Have the car blasted down to bare metal, no matter how it looks from the outside. I ended up spending more money on body work I didn't expect than I did on the entire first quote.
6.) Get the engine you want, and make sure it is in good shape, don't take anybody's word for it. Get a leak down test, or don't buy it.
7.) If there is work you do not feel comfortable doing, find the right guy to do no just someone who can do it. I have several people help me with this project, a few of them did the job to get a pay check and it showed. I ended up paying twice and even three times by Joe to get it right.
8.) This board has been envaluable in not only asking questions, but inspiration to keep the project going and not get discouraged. Many people on here have been there and done that before. I only wished I had asked more questions. There are not dumb questions, only dumb people who do not ask them.
9.) I made some good decisions on this project and I made some poor ones. One of the best decisions I made on the recommendation of T.C., was to get Joe O'brien at 914 RS to complete the engine install and finish up all the loose ends. I may not be acomplished enough to complte this job, but I know good work when I see it. Joe can not only do the work, he has a passion for it and that made all the difference. (See #7). The more I have gone over Joe's work after having it back, the more impressed I am. We again did not stay on budget, but Joe's suggestions improved the project and made the end result better. Thanks again Joe. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)

One final note: Instead of using carbs, or the factory EFI, I did my research and chose the TEC-GT system from Distributorless.com. This unit is fantastic, it eliminates so many problems with the other options. It is somewhat more difficult to tune, but once you are there, you are done. You can have different set ups for street and track. Different track set ups, whatever you want. It is not a cheap system, but I really like it.

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post Sep 2 2011, 02:53 PM
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post Sep 2 2011, 03:02 PM
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post Sep 2 2011, 03:26 PM
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post Sep 2 2011, 05:58 PM
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Great write up! Your thread has been invaluable to my conversion. Thx!
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post Sep 2 2011, 06:00 PM
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post Sep 2 2011, 06:06 PM
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What a beautiful car with top notch work. Enjoy that car.
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post Sep 2 2011, 08:28 PM
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Saweeet looking car! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/thumb3d.gif) Enjoy it! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif)
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post Sep 3 2011, 07:17 AM
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James,

It's was great meeting you at S9 for the BBQ a while back. Seeing your project complete is very cool. Glad you got what you've always wanted with this
-6 conversion. Truly a beautiful custom ride that you will enjoy for many years to come. Well done Joe!!
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post Sep 3 2011, 09:10 AM
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And great thread.
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post Feb 3 2012, 10:42 AM
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James' car is back at Series 9 for some metal work in the usual area.

Exploratory surgery yesterday shows the extent of the necessary repairs.

The engine is coming out and I'll get started:




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post Feb 3 2012, 11:36 AM
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Did something happen to set this in motion?
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post Feb 3 2012, 12:20 PM
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QUOTE(mepstein @ Feb 3 2012, 12:36 PM) *

Did something happen to set this in motion?

We knew there were some issues when Joe installed the engine but they did not look that bad. Once Joe did some exploratory surgery it became clear that engine would tear the car in half is it was not corrected. Probably should have been done prior to paint, but luckily it will never be seen from the outside.

I guess the sad part is that another shop did extensive repairs to the floor panels and the trunk panels but never mentioned the longs several years ago. Anyway Joe has a new project again.
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post Feb 3 2012, 12:23 PM
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QUOTE(Series9 @ Feb 3 2012, 11:42 AM) *

James' car is back at Series 9 for some metal work in the usual area.

Exploratory surgery yesterday shows the extent of the necessary repairs.

The engine is coming out and I'll get started:


BTW Joe also does Proctology exams on the side if anyone is interested (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif)
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post Feb 3 2012, 12:40 PM
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who did the hell hole cover up without regard to structure or rust passivation?
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