Nader's Nightmare...and mine too build thread, 4/6/14 Update. Options

[914coop]

Well after over two months it has finally arrived. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif) Guessing a lot of you are already familiar with this car. Previous threads are 914-6 Carrma and WOW, my "solid" car aint so solid, but now it is solid!, It is off jack stands!!!.

I bought this car for two reasons.

First, back on moaners day 2010 my 76' was rear ended. Got a rear clip for it and was going to have Area 51 Werks straiten it out and put on my AA steel flares. This car handled most of that need. (flares will still need to be done)

Second, I was planning on doing the five lug conversion. Had the parts to convert the 914 suspension to a five lug. (Modified 914-4 parts) This car was a huge upgrade as T.C. had converted it to a 911 setup both front and rear.

Those of you who know me already know this is a car for my son Dan, as I am legally blind and for some reason the stare of Minnesota would rather I not operate a vehicle on the roads..... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

After some thought and checking Dan's finances (Porsche Purists Skip this paragraph) We have decided to put a 1966 Corvair 180 turbo in it. This engine will be modified slightly. Heads will have stainless valves and angled exhaust ports. Cam has been custom made by Cower Cams for more torque in the mid range and high end. Just waiting on the rebuild kit from Corvair Underground. We also will be changing the draw through Turbo to a dual carb blow through system. We have asked Steve Goodman (Corvair Guru) for advice as we started down this path.

Set a goal to have it road worthy by the RRC this fall.

Here are some pictures, sorry my son took the pictures and can not seem to center the subject.

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Still searching for a name, suggestions welcome.

[carr914]

Wow Rick, that thing looks amazing. Must have been very challenging to get the flares to look right with the slant nose.

So...this car looks exactly like the one formerly owned by member 1bad914 out of Michigan... if so has anyone else noticed how many times it's changed hands in the last several years!? Nothing against the car or owners AT ALL, just a random fact. It's easy to spot with the color and slant nose.

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Since its had a variety of drive trains and setups it's the PERFECT car for a Corvair transplant!

Good luck with it Irv! Your son will love it.

I had it before Irv. I had an opportunity to buy the Steel Roof 914, so that why I sold it. I did the 5 Lug Conversion. I did not buy it from 1bad914, but was told he really misrepresented the car. The guy I bought it from fixed all the Rust (there is a whole Thread about that)

T.C.

[Chris H.]

I had it before Irv. I had an opportunity to buy the Steel Roof 914, so that why I sold it. I did the 5 Lug Conversion. I did not buy it from 1bad914, but was told he really misrepresented the car. The guy I bought it from fixed all the Rust (there is a whole Thread about that)

T.C.

Sorry TC I didn't know about that rust situation until just now...bummer. Well it sure looks great underneath today. Speaking of cars that have been changed hands..is Steel Roof the one that Root Werks built, then he sold it, bought it back, you bought it, sold it, bought it back? Love that car.

Sorry for the hijack Irv...