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> I hope to be returning, 914 Less for about 2 years
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post Sep 11 2013, 09:52 PM
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I left 914 ownership when my black V8 powered car burned in the Walmart parking lot some 2 years ago. I've been driving a Mercedes CL65 AMG as a replacement, but it's time to return.
I'm trying to make a deal on a project car being built in Orange County Ca. and hope to get the deal done soon.
The MB is nice but nothing is quite like a 914. Surely the new project is going to have more than 4 cylinders but less than 12 like the MB.
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) Crossing my fingers ! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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post Sep 12 2013, 10:10 PM
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Hopefully I can get the deal done ! His build was to use the complete 996 front and rear suspension, from the cradle /sub-frame etc.
Is that common ? My old black v8 car had early 911 brakes but thats about it. Looks like everything fits nicely. The engine is a LS1 using a G-50, 5 speed. My old car used a 930 4 speed and it took everything my old school SBC could dish out fine.
Is the G-50 built to handle 400 fp/torque ? The quality of the framing, welding and execution is way above my pay grade. My ideas areOK but my execution sucks (IMG:style_emoticons/default/bootyshake.gif) We will be getting together over the weekend. Here is a picture of the car, sorry its still very raw at this stage. IMO you can'really see how well things are done from the photo.


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post Sep 12 2013, 10:15 PM
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wow very ambitious
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post Sep 12 2013, 10:18 PM
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WOW! Looks like a project, but a cool one. How fast can you get it together?
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post Sep 12 2013, 10:19 PM
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Wow!!

Thats an awesome build!

That could seriously take years to finish though...

Headers go forwards then turn back??
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post Sep 13 2013, 11:03 PM
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The picture shows how the 996 suspension bolts into the custom sub-frame and uses the 996 side wheel base as well. That means among other things the use of factory parts like axles. There are shims set in place to raise or lower the body.The front is set up the in the same fashion.
I'm sure it will be in the garage a very long time !

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post Sep 14 2013, 03:02 AM
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I think JRust is parting with a steel flared LS1 project if this one seems to ambitious.
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post Sep 14 2013, 07:57 AM
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Oh my! THat looks to be an incredible build. That will be one serious car when it gets finished. Good luck with the deal.
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post Sep 14 2013, 08:20 AM
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Oh Dear... what will the neighbors say? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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post Sep 14 2013, 08:40 AM
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QUOTE(Eric_Shea @ Sep 14 2013, 09:20 AM) *

Oh Dear... what will the neighbors say? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)


(IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif) Remember that? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/WTF.gif) effin nose trouble! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/mad.gif)
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post Sep 14 2013, 10:05 AM
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That there is a $100000 914. Well, $50K if the labor is free.
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post Sep 14 2013, 11:44 AM
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Don't talk about noise.thank god that nightmare is over. my new neighbors are great. .yeah it's ambitious but the really hard work is done. I don't care about labor whats the difference work on 1 car you work on another. going to meet with the owner now.
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post Sep 14 2013, 09:13 PM
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I am happy to say the deal got done !!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) Here is a shot of the engine bay from another view. The flairs at the rear are all welded up and look very nice. I like the gt flairs but for me this style is what I am most fond of. I have a lot of work ahead of me but am happy to say my neighbors are great !!!! Theres no issues where I am now ! I just hope I can continue to keep with the build standard the p.o. had. The pictures don't at all show the quality craftsmanship done by the p.o. Way above my fabrication ability. HST I did pay a lot for the car considering it's a long way from running.

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post Sep 14 2013, 09:17 PM
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Here is a picture of the shift linkage and the rear trans mount. The linkage uses a single rod I think just as the 911 does. Seems to work well.

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post Sep 14 2013, 09:23 PM
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Just don't go to walmart with this one....
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post Sep 14 2013, 09:25 PM
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More pictures please! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wub.gif)
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post Sep 14 2013, 10:56 PM
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QUOTE(r_towle @ Sep 14 2013, 07:23 PM) *

Just don't go to walmart with this one....


Wow you remember,
every time I drive into the Walmart parking lot I started to get stressed. For the longest time the burn spot was visible on the black-top. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif)

I didn't set foot in that parking lot for almost a year. I would have liked to have stuffed my old neighbor in the car just before it went up in flames. That way my car wouldn't have died in vane !!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/ar15.gif) (Just kidding NSA)



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post Sep 15 2013, 12:24 AM
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Wow congrats! That is one sweet looking project. That suspension work will be killer once it's roadworthy again. Absolutely great way to get back to the madness (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif)
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post Sep 15 2013, 06:15 AM
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Awesome man, nice to have you back. The wide-body look is cool. Reminds me of the Rabbit with the 928 engine that was widened a few inches.

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post Sep 19 2013, 12:42 AM
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I got the car home was a long day. Here is a shot of the front end. you can see a little of the 996 front suspension and power steering rack.

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