PIX, Pix Of Enlightenment Options

[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.

[veekry9]

Same car,right?-6

[veekry9]

http://www.pbase.com/9146gt/factory_racing_parts_907engine
can't recall a link to these pix.

[veekry9]

This is the car Road+Track did the cover story on.


http://www.isdera.de/isdera.php
https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/CW_311
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rainer_Buchmann
http://www.bb-frankfurt.com/index.php/en/mercedes/bb-cw-311


Eberhard Shulz

(edit:01/24/16)

Nicki Lauda


Someone has scanned the R+T article from '79 or thereafter.
The BB was(is) Ranier Buchmann,German auto customizer.

https://www.google.ca/search?q=isdera+comme...StQkcRfBgozM%3A

http://isdera.de/
Some 32 yrs ago.Very nice designs.

http://blog.iso50.com/17004/1978-mercedes-benz-study-cw311/

http://www.turbosquid.com/3d-models/realis...ator-3ds/651008


One Million heartbeats.On the banked test track.
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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Some mods,a 6 rotor Wankel,and a lower ride height.
https://www.google.ca/search?q=isdera&e...rator+imperator
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(Edit:10/02/16):


Look!
There's more Isdera:
https://www.facebook.com/isdera.official?fref=ts

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jk4H1eV9JuY

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[MoveQik]

Same car,right?-6

Its an AZ car. I see him at a local car show now and then. Currently, it is still a 1.7.

[veekry9]

There are so many details that appeal.
When shaving the siglamps,most don't retain them.
Rolling the rockerpan looks right.
I even like the colour.

[MoveQik]

There are so many details that appeal.
When shaving the siglamps,most don't retain them.
rolling the rockerpan looks right.
I even like the colour.

Here are a few more pics from the last time I saw it at a show...

Gulf 914

[veekry9]

Thnks MovQuik
I guess it is the gulf colours that suit the front fender treatment.
The top chop is well done,the cage is closely fitted.
yup,does it for me,very nice rendition.

[veekry9]

Flat 12 Subaru museum static display.

Carlo Chitti

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(edit:05/07/16)
http://www.iwoc.co.uk/subf1.html
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[veekry9]

http://www.gt40s.com/forum/gt40-tech-engin...v12-clevor.html



http://vid398.photobucket.com/albums/pp62/...zps4d163946.mp4
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B3S4fQeJ60C...t?usp=drive_web
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B3S4fQeJ60C...t?usp=drive_web
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B3S4fQeJ60C...t?usp=drive_web

Get 2 engines,cut and rejoin to build a bigger better engine of your dreams.
What could you do with a 9L 90* Ford V-12?
What could you do with a 4-5L 32 valve flat-8?

Found a link to an old thd here:
http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?sho...amp;hl=beck+gt1
2006-2012 jump,a brief interlude.
so yeah,a lot of discussion of the same idea.
also found the address of Mr Lind of Sweden.
http://home.swipnet.se/motor/custom/
Not only can it be done ,it Should be done.
A 914-8.aircooled..must have.