M471 Clarification, just flares? Options

[McMark]

I read this thread about M471 cars and had a question.

As I read it, the M471 designation really applies to 'factory' flares. GT-cars had the oil cooler, but as I understand it, the M471 did not specifically include the cooler. Am I right?

For those of you familiar with these cars, or GT cars, were the flares completely seam welded? Or were they flange welded?

[TJB/914]

Hi Guys,

I was just on EXCELLENCE web site <www.excellence-mag.com> and they have the July #185 issue featured cars featured. To my surprise they have a local MI 904-GT that I have a great story to tell.

Back in 2001 just after I finished my restoration I attended the Meadowbrook concourse d'elegance meet and Porsche was celebrating the 356's on the hill with all the other Porsche's in attendance. My 914 was positioned along side Alex's 904-GT because we are mid-eng cars. (Alex Pollack's 904-GT is featured in the July issue, so you have to check out the story). At the time I didn't know squatt about 904's and the owner Alex Pollack asked if I wanted to sit in the car and offered me a ride. I spent a lot time that day with Alex and learned a lot about his car's history. It never dawned on me what I was experiencing until today, many years later. It was a great memory with a lot of interesting stories to tell, I wish I had taken more photo's. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/chair.gif) I can't wait to park next to Alex's 904-GT the next time I see his car at a local event. Photo's for sure (IMG:style_emoticons/default/popcorn[1].gif)

Tom

BTW: EXCELLENCE gets better with each issue (IMG:style_emoticons/default/w00t.gif)