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> 1970 914/6 GT Replica Build
Bullethead
post Mar 31 2022, 07:06 PM
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It took 12 years to start making headway with this project, but the past 18 months have progressed well. I bought this car in June 2010 and it sat in the shop for a long time, but parts accumulation continued, even while I completed two other restorations.
Anyway, thanks to some skilled people and plenty of ransom payments, it's closer than it has been in nearly 30 years to being a car again.

This 1970 914/6 #914 043 1396 (Prod Nr. 130 1505, Engine Nr. 640 4878) was sold in California on April 15, 1970. Somewhere in it's early life it was given correct flares and some GT mods; old ads for the car specified remote oil cooler, lightweight lids, etc.
It was suggested by it's last two sellers (one in Autoweek circa 1984, the other in 2007 on eBay) that it has some race history. It's clear the old girl was rode hard and put away wet, but aside from maybe autocross, I think competition claims were dubious.

A few posts here for clarification: http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?sho...74301&st=80

Thanks to Gustl for reinforcing the abbreviated history I got from KJ, who sold the car to me after scavenging what he could from it. No complaints, it was a very cheap roller AND it's a real 6. So why not get the right stuff and build a GT?

Here's what it looked like forever........... and when I got it. Photo is from the eBay ad 15 years ago (!)

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post Apr 1 2022, 10:58 AM
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Same with the trunk floor... and it along with the taillight panel had apparently already been replaced at some point, the number was missing.

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Bullethead   1970 914/6 GT Replica Build   Mar 31 2022, 07:06 PM
Bullethead   So like I said, nothing happened except parts buyi...   Mar 31 2022, 07:12 PM
Bullethead   It's the early '70s... braze that shit...   Mar 31 2022, 07:17 PM
Bullethead   RE: 1970 914/6 GT Replica Build   Mar 31 2022, 07:28 PM
Bullethead   A hidden surprise and angle iron repair.   Apr 1 2022, 08:29 AM
Root_Werks   Given the amount of weathering and stress these li...   Apr 1 2022, 08:44 AM
Bullethead   Thanks for the moral support. Didn't look that...   Apr 1 2022, 10:30 AM
Bullethead   So odd. Rust in places that made sense, in others ...   Apr 1 2022, 10:47 AM
Bullethead   Pans looked decent before stripping, but were perf...   Apr 1 2022, 10:51 AM
Bullethead   Same with the trunk floor... and it along with the...   Apr 1 2022, 10:58 AM
seanpaulmc   Sweet! So happy to see a build of this stat...   Apr 1 2022, 11:20 AM
TRS63   Great project, will follow it ! Keep us update...   Apr 1 2022, 11:31 AM
Bullethead   Pans, inner and outer longs, LS targa bar base, ve...   Apr 1 2022, 11:45 AM
Bullethead   Chassis reinforcements...   Apr 1 2022, 11:46 AM
Bullethead   RE: 1970 914/6 GT Replica Build   Apr 1 2022, 11:48 AM
Bullethead   Cockpit floor completed, seat perches for the Sche...   Apr 1 2022, 11:58 AM
Bullethead   The shop's fabrication skills are exceptional....   Apr 1 2022, 12:09 PM
Bullethead   Engine mount and suspension reinforcements...   Apr 1 2022, 12:13 PM
Bullethead   GT Fuel tank and oil cooler mods were straightforw...   Apr 1 2022, 12:41 PM
Bullethead   Test fitment: like buttah! Yes, that is a real...   Apr 1 2022, 12:44 PM
Root_Werks   Wow! Ask for pics and wish granted! Very...   Apr 1 2022, 12:58 PM
Bullethead   As of yesterday, determined seat locations with th...   Apr 1 2022, 12:59 PM
mepstein   On the kit I saw, the cables were bicycle cables a...   Apr 1 2022, 01:10 PM
TRS63   It keeps getting better :wub: Antoine   Apr 1 2022, 01:16 PM
Bullethead   Thanks Antoine... to answer an earlier question, I...   Apr 1 2022, 01:27 PM
live free & drive   Your roll bar looks way too short - too close to t...   Apr 1 2022, 02:07 PM
mepstein   Check the end of a derailleur cable.   Apr 1 2022, 04:48 PM
Bullethead   Check the end of a derailleur cable. :trophy: ...   Apr 1 2022, 05:01 PM
Bullethead   No worries. The bar is an exact reproduction of th...   Apr 1 2022, 04:59 PM
Dion   This project looks delicious. Love the details you...   Apr 1 2022, 06:06 PM
Bullethead   Thanks Dion, hope to bring it to Amelia sooner or ...   Apr 4 2022, 02:39 PM
seanpaulmc   5 weeks till Amelia Island. Great progress. The...   Jan 27 2023, 01:22 PM
Bullethead   5 weeks till Amelia Island. Great progress. Th...   Jan 27 2023, 06:27 PM
Bullethead   RE: 1970 914/6 GT Replica Build   Apr 4 2022, 02:44 PM
Bullethead   How about some brake porn? NOS vented GT rears plu...   Apr 4 2022, 02:48 PM
Shivers   How about some brake porn? NOS vented GT rears pl...   Apr 4 2022, 06:14 PM
mepstein   OMG! :trophy:   Apr 4 2022, 04:05 PM
Dion   908’s!!! LeMans here we come. Quick...   Apr 4 2022, 07:35 PM
IronHillRestorations   Try Comet Kart Sales for cables   Apr 4 2022, 08:27 PM
Bullethead   Try Comet Kart Sales for cables Thanks but same...   Apr 4 2022, 09:48 PM
mepstein   We used to have to smooth out the ends sometimes i...   Apr 4 2022, 10:13 PM
Bullethead   Thanks to the fine folks at 914 Rubber for contact...   Apr 8 2022, 02:32 PM
lesorubcheek   Thanks to the fine folks at 914 Rubber for contac...   Apr 27 2022, 08:25 PM
Bullethead   Don't know how I've missed your posts, bu...   May 1 2022, 02:49 PM
LefthandRev   Thanks to the fine folks at 914 Rubber for contac...   Apr 29 2022, 01:37 PM
BillJ   Thanks to the fine folks at 914 Rubber for contac...   Oct 3 2022, 10:05 AM
Bullethead   Obviously... looking for Scheel 914 headrests no...   Oct 3 2022, 12:13 PM
NS914   Russ, the work is awesome and the car...well, just...   Nov 2 2022, 10:02 AM
eric9144   As we say in SoCal DUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUDE! ...   Apr 27 2022, 05:48 PM
r_towle   Oh my….well done   Apr 27 2022, 10:10 PM
Bullethead   Slower pace of work this summer, but now much clos...   Oct 2 2022, 12:53 PM
rgalla9146   Goodness gracious ! So good to see the pr...   Oct 3 2022, 03:35 AM
Dion   :chow: :worship: :headbanger: :beer2:   Oct 3 2022, 08:25 AM
BillJ   Ok good to hear and for sure safety took a back se...   Oct 3 2022, 06:16 PM
Bullethead   Seams sealed, underside schutzed and painted, hood...   Nov 2 2022, 08:01 AM
Bullethead   RE: 1970 914/6 GT Replica Build   Nov 2 2022, 08:05 AM
Bullethead   RE: 1970 914/6 GT Replica Build   Nov 2 2022, 08:13 AM
simonjb   wow. Just amazing. well done.   Nov 2 2022, 06:21 PM
mb911   looks really nice. I see one of my oil line covers...   Nov 3 2022, 07:28 AM
Bullethead   Indeed you do, Ben... nice piece! Using your h...   Nov 3 2022, 08:40 AM
Bullethead   More paint done... lots of details to address. Und...   Dec 5 2022, 02:59 PM
Bullethead   RE: 1970 914/6 GT Replica Build   Dec 5 2022, 03:00 PM
Bullethead   The old foam in the tank was dust, so it was boile...   Dec 5 2022, 03:00 PM
Bullethead   Huh. Photo wouldn't load in previous post.   Dec 5 2022, 03:10 PM
Bullethead   RE: 1970 914/6 GT Replica Build   Dec 5 2022, 03:19 PM
Bullethead   RE: 1970 914/6 GT Replica Build   Dec 5 2022, 03:21 PM
Bullethead   RE: 1970 914/6 GT Replica Build   Dec 5 2022, 03:22 PM
Bullethead   RE: 1970 914/6 GT Replica Build   Dec 5 2022, 03:23 PM
Bullethead   RE: 1970 914/6 GT Replica Build   Dec 5 2022, 03:31 PM
Cairo94507   Very very nice build. Looking forward to seeing a...   Dec 5 2022, 03:49 PM
mlindner   Very cool Russ, thanks for sharing. Mark   Dec 7 2022, 09:04 AM
Jett   Wow!   Dec 7 2022, 09:54 AM
burton73   Great work on your car. Its so nice to see work at...   Dec 7 2022, 10:50 AM
Bullethead   Paint is finished, the resto shop will bolt the do...   Dec 29 2022, 08:03 PM
Cairo94507   :popcorn: :beer2:   Dec 30 2022, 08:05 AM
Krieger   WOW, that looks amazing! Don't rush the r...   Dec 30 2022, 10:26 AM
Bullethead   WOW, that looks amazing! Don't rush the ...   Jan 26 2023, 04:24 PM
Graydingo   Beautiful paint!   Dec 31 2022, 11:48 AM
Bullethead   Panel fit and paint is near perfection... these ...   Jan 26 2023, 04:26 PM
Bullethead   RE: 1970 914/6 GT Replica Build   Jan 26 2023, 04:27 PM
ValcoOscar   AWESOME build!!!! Love those...   Jan 27 2023, 11:34 AM
Bullethead   [quote name='Bullethead' post='3053701' date='Jan...   Jan 27 2023, 12:05 PM
Bullethead   RE: 1970 914/6 GT Replica Build   Jan 26 2023, 04:28 PM
Bullethead   Used the same "D" handle for the lights ...   Jan 26 2023, 04:35 PM
pete000   Impressive!   Jan 26 2023, 11:19 PM
Dion   That is fantastic! :drooley: :beer2:   Jan 27 2023, 11:25 AM
gms   Here is your car in May 1996 at the Hot Springs AR...   Apr 17 2023, 03:37 PM
Bullethead   :woohoo: Wow!! Thanks for that, Glenn... ...   Apr 17 2023, 05:40 PM
rick 918-S   Very nicely done. :welder: :smash: :sawzall: :w...   Apr 18 2023, 05:57 AM
jt914-6   Very nicely done. :welder: :smash: :sawzall: :...   May 9 2023, 02:29 PM
Bullethead   So cool to have all this personal history provided...   May 11 2023, 06:56 PM
davehg   I’m watching Bernie Buschen restore his GT in ti...   May 11 2023, 11:55 PM
Bullethead   I’m watching Bernie Buschen restore his GT in t...   May 12 2023, 06:21 AM
jt914-6   Three more pics down memory lane....So glad to see...   May 14 2023, 10:44 AM
Bullethead   :wub: The Ronals ... Thanks for those, JT! Ma...   May 15 2023, 07:37 PM
Bullethead   RE: 1970 914/6 GT Replica Build   May 15 2023, 07:44 PM
Bullethead   RE: 1970 914/6 GT Replica Build   May 15 2023, 07:45 PM
Dion   That fuel gage looks perfect! Nice fab work.   May 16 2023, 12:14 PM
Bullethead   RE: 1970 914/6 GT Replica Build   Jun 12 2023, 02:15 PM
Bullethead   Not digging the fresh air / defrost job at all. I ...   Jun 12 2023, 02:22 PM
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