PIX, Pix Of Enlightenment Options

[veekry9]

Thanks bulitt.
OK,so,you need a Wider Fender...Note to self,drive-ability makes good parts.


A raised trunkline,taller from the trunk floor.
Wider lens + taller too.Starting to look like 944/968/928 pieces,fitting really,that the parts would serve a similar purpose.


Some resemblance to the family tree.

[veekry9]

Pushing G

914 evolved 1978?

[veekry9]

Merely widened fenders+doors.


Does it still evoke the 914,spoilers n all?


How bout now?3" stretch behind the targa curve.
Two tone anodized Fuchs 4-stud.A bronze/titanium,rim polished.
Polished alloy or chromed outer rocker.
LED aero turn indicator.(spoke?)
If you measure your door thickness add 3-4" for this result.
I can add the front fender vent and the engine oil cooler scoop as well as an intrusion barrier/cage bar with the extra width.Form follows funktion.


2-3"Rise at the trunk line,to accomodate intercooler opening.


Caramel pearl med metallic.


Zagato


Meringue


Scarlet


YoMaMa Blue


Ice Silver
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[veekry9]

More Radical

Fatter Tires/Wheels,Taller Rear quarters.
More room for the intercoolers,placed mid.

[veekry9]

Where the idea began.As a kid,building the the scale model.

[veekry9]

SilverQuarter-9



The larger tail-lamps remove any semblance to 914 and move into the 924 family.
An exercise in fitting the rads/intercoolers amidships,without adding lumps.
17" and low profile tires fit the enlarged w-wells in a modern way.
A '66 Mustang is showing its influence,difference being the vents are functional.
This will be a long time coming,a ton of work.

[veekry9]

into the realm of a full custom

Some details to be determined..without the 3"stretch.Navy Targa Vinyl.
I recall one of the early "models in clay" sported headlamps of similar shape.
Mid mounted coolers do two things,eliminate long lines and retain a centralized cg.
Not really 914+944,or change for changes sake,more like what if?
In '67 a pencil and plasticine was used.

[bulitt]

Looks like the door gaps on my first tub... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif)

[7TPorsh]

Always thought this was interesting....

[jaxdream]

into the realm of a full custom

Some details to be determined..without the 3"stretch.Navy Targa Vinyl.
I recall one of the early "models in clay" sported headlamps of similar shape.
Mid mounted coolers do two things,eliminate long lines and retain a centralized cg.
Not really 914+944,or change for changes sake,more like what if?
In '67 a pencil and plasticine was used.

While you are designing , why not spring for some cool 911 headlight treatments , maybe some of the MB headlight setups to the turn signal locations ??? Do away with the flip ups , relocate the turn signals to another location ??? I've always wanted to install 911 headlights in that spot , just have to do some creative fab work , but with thesee fender widening on these pics it would be very doable , but however it's your project not mine , good luck to ya !!!

Jack

[veekry9]

Always thought this was interesting....

Very Neat,I haven't seen that treatment before now.
At the time,the 'new"designers were transitioning away from the "headlamp sponson"look that had prevailed for the previous 20 yrs.
Hence the truncated headlamp turnsignal of the 914.
We enjoy the look today,but in '69, it was like,so different.
The simplicity of the slab-sided spline curves provide a surface on which to sculpt some detail,to make room for coolers and larger rubber.

[veekry9]

While you are designing , why not spring for some cool 911 headlight treatments...

Yeah,the amount of time to make the changes to the shapes of the curves has been reduced electronically.To bang metal requires the traditional amount.
I've considered a number of headlamp designs,and really like the clearlense 914 HID look a member here has done.(edit:05/03/15 neo914-6)
As I go further,I am becoming more inclined toward a Boxster trioval shape.I agree the flip-ups now look more redundant.
A work in progress,although the raised trunk-line does it for me,transforming the 914's simple splinecurves into an aggressive look that appeals with the massive airscoops.
The GIMP software allows fast work in concept visualization.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GIMP
http://www.gimp.org/downloads/
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[worn]

Why on earth would you bother with a push rod engine ?? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)

I believe that is a quote from Ferrari to Henry Ford. Before the race. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif)

[veekry9]

Why on earth would you bother with a push rod engine ?? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)

I believe that is a quote from Ferrari to Henry Ford. Before the race. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif)

Yeah,the pushrod has been touted as primitive,do they still make them?
Yup.

[veekry9]

Found today..
I've not seen this here.

It even has side inlets,
the wheelarches look unique enough.
All that's missing is a proper targa bar.
2008 model showcar.
Does this appeal to any 914 owners?

a few more
https://www.google.ca/search?q=2008+vw+road...tml%3B500%3B225

[veekry9]

Widebody.
Looks so right,the only one I've seen done like this.
from paul's thd Post #58160

[veekry9]

every time I see this car the more I like it.
anyone on board?

[Cuda911]

A friend of mine bought this one, but it overheated and crapped out on the way home, so seller took it back.
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[Sleepin]

Add 3" to the center of the car, like this: (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welder.gif)

[veekry9]

that way you have more space between the seats,for a cup holder.
the driver even looks like me.