Alright, let's talk 914-6 ... Options

[SirAndy]

So, after having had the pleasure to drive this beautiful, unmolested, all original, 37k miles 914-6 today, i can't help but wonder if we should attempt to list all the differences between an early /6 and early /4 in terms of originality.

I believe it would be of tremendous help to have a list of things "to look for" when doing a PPI on such a time-capsule.

What do ya'all think?
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif) Andy

[Bullethead]

Thank you, Steve and Wolfgang. Finally found B. Johnson's 914-6 resto guide and authenticity book my wife got me a couple of years ago, a big help. The car was steam-cleaned today in prep for disassembly, will take some photos this week to post. There is no cooler now but the front pan has a louvered floor. The flares were skillfully butt welded... both front and rear decklids have been replaced; they are different colors. The tach is missing as well, replaced with a 914-4 unit. What interior pieces there are seem to have been to someone's taste, brown cord-insert seats and wooden dash inserts. It has 908 front brakes, but the bumpers are chrome. There's still some stuff to collect from the seller. Regardless of how it got the mods, my intention is to build a GT clone.

VIN #9140431396 was built 4/70 and is 1410 Signal Orange.

While waiting for info on the car I posted the VIN here and found a Texas member had already, so assume he was a PO. He hasn't yet responded to a PM sent and unfortunately listed no email address. The Arkanas title is from 1997 but I didn't find that person's name in the membership rolls. If anyone knows of this car, any history available is appreciated.

Much obliged, looking forward to learning more about these great Porsches, and patiently building an accurate example of the GT.