JEH Southern Marin 914 RestoMod, JEH's Build Thread Options

[harlespeed@yahoo.com]

Hi Everyone,

Long time lurker, 1st time post-er. I purchased my first 914 in 1987. It was a sunflower yellow 1.7 that eventually succumbed to Michigan's harsh climate.

I have a 1974 914 that I am converting into a modified 914 GT tribute car. The car was originally from Oregon, and has good rockers, minor hell hole damage, and a rotten rear floor - A relatively clean 914.

This is the first time I have attempted a project like this. Started the restoration in January 2021, and it has been a long road. Setting up the garage, sourcing tools, learning to sand blast, weld-fabricate-paint (still learning all three), chasing down parts, receiving box after box.

Big thank you to Ian Megale, Jeff Robenolt, and Chris Baker for parts, assistance, and advice.

I am 18 months in, so apologies for the posting catch up.

[harlespeed@yahoo.com]

Awesome gauge cluster custom made for speedhut gauges. Thank you @tygaboy !! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif)



Installed Horns and fogs.



Engine and transmission is 95% ready for installation. Not sure if the air cleaner is going to clear, but I will figure that out during installation.

Would appreciate any solutions that does not involve cutting trunk metal.

Now if I can just figure out what kind of driveshafts I need, and how long. I think 19 3/4" but still checking on that.

If anyone knows what is needed between the 914 trailing arm, and a Subaru 5spd transmission I would greatly appreciate your thoughts! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)



This is my second JDM engine. The first one was a disaster - burnt valves and oil black as coal sludge. The new engine is a peach - practically new condition on inside with caramel color oil.






The car sits like this today. Next is rear suspension, brakes, and fitting hood, trunk and doors for a final coat of paint.