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Ugly Duckling to a Blue Bird, Roller into a 6 Conversion |
Sway Bar |
Dec 18 2019, 05:50 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 88 Joined: 17-December 19 From: Okanagan Valley, Great White North Member No.: 23,743 Region Association: None |
Greetings...long time lurker first time poster.
After staying in the shadows for a little while watching and learning I figure I'd finally take the plunge and say hello and show progress of my latest undertaking. I've spend the last many years over on the 'Bird' in regards to my old 911 and other projects but it was time to try something slightly different and get back into a 914. I say get back since I had one as a young university man and was my version of a low brow Risky Business (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sunglasses.gif) I wasn't necessarily looking for a 914 but a few things fell into place that made me finally take the plunge 1) There was what seemed a really decent roller nearby 2) I had a friend of friend offer me the spoils of a left over failed conversion attempt 3) I have the 2.4L from my 911 sitting in a box doing me no good And finally I'm also and avid DIYer. I'm no pro by any means. I drive a desk for work, but I grew up always trying to build and do things on our own so it does come a little naturally and with the complete satisfaction of my 911 journey why not another. I'm also in Canada so when winter hits I need to figure out something else to do besides watch hockey and drink beer (not that there is anything wrong with that) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif) Anyway, this is a great forum, love the resources, banter, etc, and figured I'd share another car/build. So, of course we all love pictures...this is what I started with. Kinda of a barn/garage find. 1972, no motor/trans, rough interior, some sort of re-spray, prior right fender accident. Key point was that besides the hell hole I couldn't find too many problem areas at first glance. So, comment away, constructive criticism is always welcome and I'm sure to reach out with a bunch of questions since I haven't figured out a few items yet for the conversion process. Cheers, Marlon |
Sway Bar |
Jan 6 2020, 03:51 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 88 Joined: 17-December 19 From: Okanagan Valley, Great White North Member No.: 23,743 Region Association: None |
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porschetub |
Jan 6 2020, 04:24 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,724 Joined: 25-July 15 From: New Zealand Member No.: 18,995 Region Association: None |
Few more in progress...Re-install of suspension. Was going to forgo a parking brake but had most of the 911 e-brake parts on hand and a parking brake really is handy. Just noticed your handbrake setup,can't see a top brake shoe retainer on the trailing arms ? don't rely on the back plate to retain the shoes,its simply not strong enough for an emergency brake...ask me how I know. If you have them ignore my comment,if not you need to weld a 40mm wide tab on the trailing arms,the car these parts come off (911) already has that piece on the trailing arms. You are making amazing progress on this build and I love the colour...keep it up the good work (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) |
Sway Bar |
Jan 6 2020, 05:42 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 88 Joined: 17-December 19 From: Okanagan Valley, Great White North Member No.: 23,743 Region Association: None |
Few more in progress...Re-install of suspension. Was going to forgo a parking brake but had most of the 911 e-brake parts on hand and a parking brake really is handy. Just noticed your handbrake setup,can't see a top brake shoe retainer on the trailing arms ? don't rely on the back plate to retain the shoes,its simply not strong enough for an emergency brake...ask me how I know. If you have them ignore my comment,if not you need to weld a 40mm wide tab on the trailing arms,the car these parts come off (911) already has that piece on the trailing arms. You are making amazing progress on this build and I love the colour...keep it up the good work (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) It's hidden but it's there, I did weld in a 40mm tab/retainer in the rear between the shoes. Everything I believe checks out. I say believe, since the one item I'm missing is the short cable piece from the e-brake handle to the equalizer bar. On the list of little items to finish. |
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