Just another damned project thread, 914-6 3.2 conversion in GT dress-up |
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Just another damned project thread, 914-6 3.2 conversion in GT dress-up |
ConeDodger |
Jan 29 2018, 04:01 PM
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Apex killer! Group: Members Posts: 23,821 Joined: 31-December 04 From: Tahoe Area Member No.: 3,380 Region Association: Northern California |
So the next project is drilled door handles. I’m sure the race teams back in the 1970’s did this just to do the 10/10ths thing. I actually did a before and after weight and each side loses .385# so just a little more than 3/4# total! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) So obviously, I’m doing it for authenticity to the GT.
This one was for practice. It has a broken tab and I will not be using it. The actual pair that I’m using will be drilled then disassembled And sent to Ogden Chrome for show chrome. Should be pretty cool! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/evilgrin.gif) Attached image(s) |
ConeDodger |
Apr 21 2018, 02:25 PM
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Apex killer! Group: Members Posts: 23,821 Joined: 31-December 04 From: Tahoe Area Member No.: 3,380 Region Association: Northern California |
All drilled up... OH MY GOD THEY'RE LIGHT!!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif)
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ConeDodger |
May 11 2018, 09:31 PM
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Apex killer! Group: Members Posts: 23,821 Joined: 31-December 04 From: Tahoe Area Member No.: 3,380 Region Association: Northern California |
So a bit of a slip up. A year or two back, I procured a Carrera speedo to use with the 915 McMark prepared for the car. For the sake of realism, I had North Hollywood Speedometer put the silver button on it and adjust the miles so the one seemlessly replaced the other. Why is this important? Well my car has relatively low miles and in Nevada if you have classic plates you must fill out a mileage declaration every year. You are limited to 5000 miles. So I dutifully fill out my form and go to DMV Wednesday and wait 5 1/2 hours. When it’s my turn, the DMV gal tells me “ you’ve got less miles.” Her expression didn’t change the entire time I was there. Literally frozen in an irritated scowl. I look at my form and it says 79131. I look at the picture on my phone of the old speedo from the 4 cylinder from last year and sure as shit, 79161. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/mad.gif)
I explain, she doesn’t care. Obviously she’s discovered a crime. I ask for a supervisor and he comes over and sends her on a break. Issues tabs, says he can see what happened from the pictures. Next day, I get a call. You have to bring the car in to the emissions lab for an inspection. Nope. Don’t mess with a guy who has a house in Sacramento and a house in Nevada! Off to Truckee today for new Black and Yellow California plates. I wanted blue and yellow but apparently not enough people got on board so they didn’t do them. I still have to go back for a VIN inspection but they couldn’t have been nicer in Truckee! |
ConeDodger |
May 19 2018, 04:29 PM
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Apex killer! Group: Members Posts: 23,821 Joined: 31-December 04 From: Tahoe Area Member No.: 3,380 Region Association: Northern California |
I have never been happy with my assembly of my "Hockey Puck" horn button that I got from 914Rubber.com. (your assembly may be perfect) The leather center piece keeps falling off and dropping to the floor, luckily not blowing away because I seldom do top-on driving with my car.
I took it back apart and got rid of the foam Mark supplies and got some very thin fiberboard from my upholstery shop friend Bill. We cut it to the proper disc size and then using some headliner padding he had laying around we glued the headliner padding to the fiberboard and the leather to the padding. The result is perfect. It looks like it will never come out again. We will see! Anyway, enjoy! Attached image(s) |
tygaboy |
May 19 2018, 05:00 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,451 Joined: 6-October 15 From: Petaluma, CA Member No.: 19,241 Region Association: Northern California |
Rob - That looks really nice!
(And I can't resist: " Me so horny..." (IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif) ) |
ConeDodger |
May 19 2018, 05:09 PM
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Apex killer! Group: Members Posts: 23,821 Joined: 31-December 04 From: Tahoe Area Member No.: 3,380 Region Association: Northern California |
Rob - That looks really nice! (And I can't resist: " Me so horny..." (IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif) ) Chris!!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif) |
Larmo63 |
May 19 2018, 05:24 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,267 Joined: 3-March 14 From: San Clemente, Ca Member No.: 17,068 Region Association: Southern California |
I think that the door handles are going to look really great!!!
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif) |
ConeDodger |
May 19 2018, 05:43 PM
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Apex killer! Group: Members Posts: 23,821 Joined: 31-December 04 From: Tahoe Area Member No.: 3,380 Region Association: Northern California |
I think that the door handles are going to look really great!!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif) I hope so Lawrence. They are at Ogden chrome for a little perfectionating! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/evilgrin.gif) |
jeff |
May 19 2018, 10:26 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 253 Joined: 17-January 04 From: thousand oaks,ca Member No.: 1,570 |
They look great, this is one of my favorite cars on here, looks really cool, it’s got to be a rocket.
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ConeDodger |
May 20 2018, 12:39 AM
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Apex killer! Group: Members Posts: 23,821 Joined: 31-December 04 From: Tahoe Area Member No.: 3,380 Region Association: Northern California |
They look great, this is one of my favorite cars on here, looks really cool, it’s got to be a rocket. Thank you sir... you are too kind. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif) |
Elliot Cannon |
May 20 2018, 06:31 AM
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914 Guru Group: Retired Members Posts: 8,487 Joined: 29-December 06 From: Paso Robles Ca. (Central coast) Member No.: 7,407 Region Association: None |
I want mine to say, "EJECTION SEAT ARMED". Start the car. Hit a button that turns on the armed light. Look at my passenger with a wry smile and ask, "ready to go"? Not many people like riding in my 914 and maybe this will deter them even more. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif) |
rick 918-S |
May 20 2018, 07:24 PM
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Hey nice rack! -Celette Group: Members Posts: 20,783 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Now in Superior WI Member No.: 43 Region Association: Northstar Region |
Stickittodamaniosis (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif)
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ConeDodger |
May 21 2018, 12:17 PM
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Apex killer! Group: Members Posts: 23,821 Joined: 31-December 04 From: Tahoe Area Member No.: 3,380 Region Association: Northern California |
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ConeDodger |
May 21 2018, 12:17 PM
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Apex killer! Group: Members Posts: 23,821 Joined: 31-December 04 From: Tahoe Area Member No.: 3,380 Region Association: Northern California |
WTF Rick? |
bigkensteele |
May 21 2018, 06:05 PM
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Major Member Group: Members Posts: 2,197 Joined: 30-August 04 From: Cincinnati, OH Member No.: 2,660 Region Association: South East States |
Rob, where did you buy your leather and trim ring?
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mlindner |
May 21 2018, 06:23 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,575 Joined: 11-November 11 From: Merrimac, WI Member No.: 13,770 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
ConeDodger, great looking car and attention to detail. very cool. Mark
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Rand |
May 21 2018, 06:26 PM
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Cross Member Group: Members Posts: 7,409 Joined: 8-February 05 From: OR Member No.: 3,573 Region Association: None |
Rick doesn't always spell well, but I've learned to listen to what he has to say. I confess though, I don't know what moniosis is, beyond some fun anagrams.
We could speculate... moan in your oasis? |
ConeDodger |
May 21 2018, 08:19 PM
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Apex killer! Group: Members Posts: 23,821 Joined: 31-December 04 From: Tahoe Area Member No.: 3,380 Region Association: Northern California |
914rubber.com sells them Ken...
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EdwardBlume |
May 22 2018, 03:57 AM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 12,338 Joined: 2-January 03 From: SLO Member No.: 81 Region Association: Central California |
I hope it doesn't whistle like a kazoo at 120 mph. Nice work!
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ConeDodger |
May 22 2018, 08:07 AM
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Apex killer! Group: Members Posts: 23,821 Joined: 31-December 04 From: Tahoe Area Member No.: 3,380 Region Association: Northern California |
I hope it doesn't whistle like a kazoo at 120 mph. Nice work! ???? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) I would never do 120MPH! That would be illegal! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/evilgrin.gif) |
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