Just arrived in the garage: 1971 914-4 1.7 Options

[raynekat]

Bought a 71 1.7 liter today.



Car is in relatively good shape as far as I can tell.
Likely some hell hole and rear portion of the back trunk rust repair needed, but appears to be minor.
Time will tell.

My current plans are to get the fuel system and FI sorted out (me).
It cranks over, but doesn't start.
Then go through the brakes from stem to stern (PMB).
After that....drive it.

The original color is light ivory, but has had a repaint in pearl white years ago.
Will get the body work done and do a proper respray.
I've already got a set of 15x6.5" Minilites to install.
The suspension will get a good going over....likely Elephant Racing setup.
Re-do the interior with a more supportive driver's seat.
Refreshed gauges (Hollywood Speedo) in 356 fashion.
Double wrapped RS steering wheel.
GT lightwt door panels.

Eventually, a bigger four will power the car.
Would like to keep it all 4 cylinder for the time being.
I've already got a 911 sitting in the garage that tics all the 911 boxes off.

I'll keep a log of the progress here with pics.
This is a big, big project.....no doubt.

[cary]

While I was expanding the trunk floor Super In Law was cutting some pieces for the right window cowl.





He created what we thought we would need.



But after I cut open the top portion all I found was Bondo. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)




These are shots after Bondo was dug out.

Talked to Doug at PIR before I posted the pictures. Not exactlty what we thought we'd be looking at. He'll get a windshield cowl coming from DC.

A couple more shots. I'm hoping with the new cowl I can save us from removing the fender.





Here's Jeff Hail's work on his car.
http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?sho...dead&st=240
Starts at Post #262

Off to 3 day's of rally car prep at Rothsport. I'll be back on Thursday night.