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> Finally - GT project, Build of 914-6 GT
falcor75
post Aug 30 2016, 07:18 AM
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Put the SC struts in the front. The lower balljoint mount on the early 911's was upgraded to the later version in 1973? (just learned this myself as I need to change my struts)
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post Aug 30 2016, 07:26 AM
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QUOTE(falcor75 @ Aug 30 2016, 09:18 AM) *

Put the SC struts in the front. The lower balljoint mount on the early 911's was upgraded to the later version in 1973? (just learned this myself as I need to change my struts)


Thanks for the heads up; currently the plan is to swap in a full SC front suspension.
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post Sep 13 2016, 07:50 AM
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The 914 is beginning to look like a GT now. White epoxy was applied last evening. It is looking fine, and is getting a lot closer to going to a paint shop for the green.


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post Feb 1 2017, 06:59 PM
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I have a question for those much more knowledgeable than I.

While stripping the bottom of the 914, I noticed the lip around the inside of the GT flares. They are about 5/8" wide; this looks too wide.

Does anyone know the correct width?

I'm thinking about 3/8" would look OK.
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post Feb 1 2017, 07:30 PM
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I don't know the "correct" width, but I rolled mine in with a hammer. Smoother and about 1/4-1/2" more tire clearance
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post Feb 1 2017, 07:36 PM
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QUOTE(jmitro @ Feb 1 2017, 08:30 PM) *

I don't know the "correct" width, but I rolled mine in with a hammer. Smoother and about 1/4-1/2" more tire clearance



I think the rolled look may be better even if I trim it shorter. The lip in currently angled into the wheel opening rather than away from it as it would be if rolled.
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post Feb 1 2017, 07:38 PM
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QUOTE(Mitox @ Feb 1 2017, 07:59 PM) *

I have a question for those much more knowledgeable than I.

While stripping the bottom of the 914, I noticed the lip around the inside of the GT flares. They are about 5/8" wide; this looks too wide.

Does anyone know the correct width?

I'm thinking about 3/8" would look OK.


Yes, they are wide and irregular.
I'm going to use a stock lip as a reference.
It will take time and patience.
Your car is white and you are going to paint it green.
My steel flare GT project started life Palma green and I want to go white !!!
You're doing a beautiful job.
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post Feb 1 2017, 10:52 PM
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QUOTE(rgalla9146 @ Feb 1 2017, 08:38 PM) *

QUOTE(Mitox @ Feb 1 2017, 07:59 PM) *

I have a question for those much more knowledgeable than I.

While stripping the bottom of the 914, I noticed the lip around the inside of the GT flares. They are about 5/8" wide; this looks too wide.

Does anyone know the correct width?

I'm thinking about 3/8" would look OK.


Yes, they are wide and irregular.
I'm going to use a stock lip as a reference.
It will take time and patience.
Your car is white and you are going to paint it green.
My steel flare GT project started life Palma green and I want to go white !!!
You're doing a beautiful job.


I still think about staying white. Guess I'll make the final decision a day before it gets painted.

As for the fender lips, I'll find an older Porsche somewhere and measure it.
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post Feb 1 2017, 11:53 PM
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My lovely wife is an x-NYWS stockbroker,m&a manager for a fortune 5 firm / and today sees the uptick in a 914 conversion project if properly undertaken. go. Now is the time.

I have converted 3.2 K 914 in AZ into a 60-+ asset in CA and not for sale.. It is a thing to do now.. but not for the faint of heart...

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post Feb 2 2017, 10:12 AM
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I still think about staying white. Guess I'll make the final decision a day before it gets painted.


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Signal orange is the awesome-est!

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post Feb 2 2017, 11:06 AM
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Pretty sure I'm going green. Wish I knew exactly what color these two cars are.

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post Feb 2 2017, 12:53 PM
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You've got emerald, viper, Conda and Zambezi green.
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post Feb 2 2017, 03:50 PM
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Those appear to be Conda Green. L2626 is the code I think.
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post Feb 2 2017, 04:53 PM
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Bottom one looks like viper green.
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post Feb 2 2017, 05:19 PM
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Some pics.


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Viper Green is siiiiiiiiiick.

The #19 car color wins.
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The replica flares have more "flange" than the original factory GT flares. McMark clearances mine a bit to fit the rear tires. In the front, it's not a problem. I'll edit in a picture from my project thread in a minute or two...

Ok, here are before and after pictures of my rear flares. Before would tear up sidewalls. After? Just right!


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post Feb 3 2017, 06:24 AM
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QUOTE(ConeDodger @ Feb 3 2017, 12:44 AM) *

The replica flares have more "flange" than the original factory GT flares. McMark clearances mine a bit to fit the rear tires. In the front, it's not a problem. I'll edit in a picture from my project thread in a minute or two...

Ok, here are before and after pictures of my rear flares. Before would tear up sidewalls. After? Just right!



Thanks, your "before" pic is exactly what my flares look like. At the top, yours now look like roughly 1/4" or maybe slightly more, so that works.

I'm thinking I should trim the lip to about 3/8", and roll the top of the arch up.
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Some pics.


John,

The last pic on your post is great, but I can't make out the paint names on the paper labels. Do you have a better copy?
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Not really. I found it on Rennlist. Here's one that includes a description. I also included another pic with 2 colors side by side.

Looking at photos of Conda, Signal, Viper, Green, and Zambezi it's difficult to tell them apart unless they are side by side.


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