Just another Factory 6 being fixed up Options

[Luke M]

Well it's gotten to be that time finally. I've been collecting parts to do the repair on my 914-6 and now the work starts. The main issue is the hell hole/inner engine long, inner pass long, pass inner rocker panels are rusted out. The last part I was trying to source seams to be NLA. I sourced most of the parts from the good guys at Restoration Design. I received my order today for the last batch of things. Based on a few threads that I've looked over the outer shell to the inner engine long is currently not being made by RD. A few guys have made their own which looks like a real pain in the rear to do. I laid out all the new metal to see how things lined up. By the looks of things it will need some fine tuning to mate things properly. Before I start cutting into the chassis I'll build a few braces to keep things true.

Time for the pics...

[Luke M]

Well after nearly three years of searching for a NOS right long I was able to source and buy one. Probably the last one in the US that's for sale ( watch now two will pop up for sale ). I should have it in my hands by late Weds and will post pics once it's here. So with that said, I have a few questions on how to tackle this job.

I know Kent replaced the drivers side of Jim's 6 seen here :
http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?sho...4443&st=100

I see Kent has made a jig to align things which I also made.
If you see this Kent how did you attach the rear most section to the rear trunk/shock tower area? Did you weld from the inside as well as the outer portions?

I plan to brace the living heck out of the chassis prior to cutting into it.
Any area worth more bracing then others? I plan on checking the door gaps and all of the specs prior to/while welding in place.

Stay tuned...