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> Fixing the Sixes..., Another Phoenix on the Rise
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post Jun 30 2004, 12:36 PM
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has to be the quickest body resto ever on a 914, and not an easy one either. how did you find such a body man?
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post Jun 30 2004, 12:37 PM
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The rear is nearly complete. I need to install the trunk latch today and that should do it.


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post Jun 30 2004, 12:38 PM
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Engine lid was next...


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post Jun 30 2004, 12:41 PM
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Both door handles are on... next will be the door panels. I spent 1 hour cleaning overspray from the "previous" paint job off the handles and corresponding seals/gaskets. Lubed everything with graphite. (careful... exciting picture to follow) <_<


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post Jun 30 2004, 12:46 PM
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has to be the quickest body resto ever on a 914, and not an easy one either. how did you find such a body man?


Literally got lucky. Earlier up in the post I mentioned the chance meeting. He's a neighbor and I kept seeing all of these exotics in front of his home/shop. I stopped in to see if they could weld some flares on my 911RS and saw a vintage Jag on the Rotisserie (sic... never could spell that one). I checked their welds and metal work and I was hooked. They also do stunning paint. They got a "Peoples Choice" on a Jag at Nationals. They get downgraded on their paint by the official judges because it's too good... bummer! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/w00t.gif)
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post Jun 30 2004, 01:08 PM
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My goodness, Eric!

It sure looks so good and I've been a body man for very long time...yes, he is indeed quick and good on your car!

Maybe I missed the post somewhere but I haven't see or know if the engine compartment area is also in decent shape? Especially beneath the battery tray where there's tend to be a common rusted out holes down there....that leads into longitdual rust problem.....was that area okay?

Neat looking car you got, Eric! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/clap56.gif)

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post Jun 30 2004, 02:07 PM
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Thanks Jerry,

The engine compartment is original and fairly clean. The hell holes are in good shape. I would have liked to do a full resto, meaning, strip dip and rip but the interior was in excellent original condition and everything else seemed fine. I'll do the underside as I progress. When it gets some down time I'll strip all the wheel wells and restore the suspension. I'll probably get a shock update at that time but this car will stay all original. I plan on cleaning the engine compartment as I go along too.
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post Jun 30 2004, 03:14 PM
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Wow Eric that car is coming along just beautifully, maybe some day we can hook up and I can pick your brain about the guy that painted your car. The last step for my car is the paint, maybe this fall I will get it done, right now I'm just enjoying the car as much as I can. Looking forward to seeing your car.

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post Jun 30 2004, 04:19 PM
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Any time... I'm here in Sandy (108 S., 2045 E.). He's only a few blocks away. We could go chat with him.
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post Jun 30 2004, 06:48 PM
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Looks great Eric. Base/clear or single stage?
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post Jun 30 2004, 07:01 PM
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Awesome new single stage. Less areas to go wrong. I can't believe it... I've never seen a 914 so straight and shiney... at least not in my garage!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)

I'm gonna have to go out and put a few scratches inher to make it feel more "homey"
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post Jul 9 2004, 03:50 PM
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Getting near the end... finaly got the horn bits and pieces back from the platers today. Bolted them back together and on the front of the car. Now I can install the front bumper!


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post Jul 9 2004, 03:52 PM
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Bumper needs to be polished and the installed.

Got my sail panel kit today. Any step-by-steps on that?


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post Aug 27 2004, 06:26 PM
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Well... after our little fuel pump fun today, the six is back. All it needs is a thorough clean up and a full tank of gas. Thanks for all the comments from those who followed along. Here's the last bit of the restoration thread... the grand finale:


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post Aug 27 2004, 06:28 PM
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post Aug 27 2004, 06:29 PM
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post Aug 27 2004, 06:30 PM
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post Aug 27 2004, 06:32 PM
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canary yellow...


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post Aug 27 2004, 06:34 PM
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The last shot mirrors the very first post in this thread. Before and after.


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post Aug 27 2004, 10:31 PM
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Nice job and a quick turn around!
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