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> '71 Build Thread, Diamond in the Rough
dlee6204
post Jan 29 2015, 07:17 PM
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I thought I would share my most recent project. I picked this car up a couple weeks ago on craigslist. It's a '71 w/ 78K on the clock. It's definitely in project form but one thing that I liked about it is that it is pretty original and unmolested... no goofy PO repairs, all stock parts, relatively low miles plus I love the early style 914 w/ steelies (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wub.gif) . Its been stored in a barn for many years. It does have some rust but its fairly manageable which is pretty good for East coast standards.

The plan right now is to keep it all stock and just create a nice original driver.

Bringing it home...
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The battery tray has some light surface rust
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Here's the underside of the passenger long. I was able to jack the car up and door gaps didn't change (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif) .... Heck, most 914s I bring home don't even have a place to jack it up anymore.
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post Jan 29 2015, 07:22 PM
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Very cool. I really like the early cars with steelies too. I have a '71 that I am going to put the original wheels on too.
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post Jan 29 2015, 07:22 PM
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Tonight I removed the battery tray and cleaned out the hell hole. There was quite a bit of crap buried down there so it was nice to see what's underneath.

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Overall not too bad... Better than I thought. In the coming weeks I will pull the engine to refresh so I will repair this at that time. I should be able to patch everything and shouldn't need a new engine shelf.
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post Jan 29 2015, 07:54 PM
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Doug saves another one!
When are you going to bring the unmentionable white car over? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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post Jan 29 2015, 08:41 PM
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"The battery tray has some light surface rust"
Um. I know I'm from California but that battery tray is totally wasted dude! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif)
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post Jan 29 2015, 09:26 PM
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QUOTE(dlee6204 @ Jan 29 2015, 08:17 PM) *


no goofy PO repairs,



It was the cheap welder I had. Really! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif)
And lack of skill set.
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post Jan 30 2015, 04:28 AM
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QUOTE(bulitt @ Jan 29 2015, 10:26 PM) *

QUOTE(dlee6204 @ Jan 29 2015, 08:17 PM) *


no goofy PO repairs,



It was the cheap welder I had. Really! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif)
And lack of skill set.


(IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif) Way to point yourself out there Bob. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif)
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post Jan 30 2015, 04:33 AM
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Doug saves another one!
When are you going to bring the unmentionable white car over? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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post Jan 30 2015, 05:05 AM
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Looks like a good one! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif)

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post Jan 31 2015, 08:00 PM
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Today I pulled off the rockers to see what was hiding.

Lots of debris trapped on both sides. Driver side looks great though. Jackpoint will still need to be replaced but that was expected.

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post Jan 31 2015, 08:03 PM
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The driver side will needs a little more work. What was left of the old tube was being held together by dirt. I already have some new metal from RestorationDesign on order.

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Note the extra wires. They are for the fuel pump which was relocated upfront. I'll likely keep the pump in the back.
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post Jan 31 2015, 08:07 PM
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This week I also got the injectors sent off to the cleaned, I sent off a flywheel to be lightened, and I have been getting together some parts to go the powder coaters and platers. Slowly but surely.


Random picture of the interior.

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post Feb 5 2015, 06:18 PM
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I got a package from Restoration Design today.

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post Feb 5 2015, 06:21 PM
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I also got the injectors back from being cleaned. These were in real rough shape but they cleaned up real nice. Unfortunately one of them couldn't be saved so I'll be on the hunt for some more cores.

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post Feb 5 2015, 07:21 PM
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I also got the injectors back from being cleaned. These were in real rough shape but they cleaned up real nice. Unfortunately one of them couldn't be saved so I'll be on the hunt for some more cores.

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and if you need some 71 front suspension parts I have a relatively complete front suspension sans the strut inserts (which were bad) including the 320I brake upgrade. you pay shipping you can have........ My 71 just received the 911s vented brakes and all the trimmings..... just test drove the five-bolt conversion and all checked out........ have fun. and marry a wealthy woman.........
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post Mar 22 2015, 07:10 AM
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I finally found time to pull the motor and started breaking things down. No real surprises found but now I can finally start rust repair.

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The motor is locked up and I think I found why... The other three intakes look good but I will know more once I pull the heads.

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Also bought a 1.7L muffler that I finished painting.

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post Mar 22 2015, 08:15 AM
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Looking good! I like the OE muffler look.
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post Mar 22 2015, 09:40 AM
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The battery tray has some light surface rust
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...and by light, you mean that you can actually see light thru it?

This is a nice save; you've caught it before it became an epic rescue.
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post Mar 22 2015, 10:22 AM
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This car appears to be in amazingly good condition (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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post Mar 23 2015, 06:51 PM
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I cleaned up the heat exchangers yesterday. They cleaned up real nice. Also got a small package from 914Rubber today. As always great stuff. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif)

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