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> Finally - GT project, Build of 914-6 GT
Mitox
post Mar 2 2020, 07:35 PM
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QUOTE(mepstein @ Mar 2 2020, 08:26 PM) *

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My painter has been delayed a couple weeks - good thing since I have more to do.

Just finished the oil cooler base, mount, and front cut out. Later I’ll make a bracket to hold the cooler more firmly.

I’m still not happy with the fiberglass shroud; it has huge gaps where it should fit to the car. Maybe I’ll make one, or have a moment of weakness and buy one from Mittelmotor.




I don’t care for the glass ones either. I’m hoping to have Ben build me one in aluminum. May he can make more than one. It won’t be cheap but it won’t be Mittlemotor pricing. @MB911 .



Ben’s work is excellent; I’ve sent him a lot of money so far. If he does make a shroud, he’ll likely get some more of it.
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post Mar 2 2020, 07:40 PM
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And parts from Mad Dog arrived today. I decided to go ahead with the longitudinal reinforcement, but I’ll wait until the frame guy checks the chassis.

These parts are well made also


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post Mar 11 2020, 08:16 AM
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The night before going off to paint.

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post Mar 11 2020, 09:38 PM
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And it’s on the way to the painter. Now I’ll have a chance to get the 911 suspension and trailing arms ready.

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post Mar 12 2020, 04:19 PM
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The inner Long kit makes a big difference. Project looks great!
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post Mar 12 2020, 06:10 PM
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The inner Long kit makes a big difference. Project looks great!



Thanks, can't wait to get it back to start reassembly.
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post Mar 13 2020, 09:22 PM
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My moment of weakness slipped in this evening. The 914 is in body work, and I "need" the oil cooler duct. Well, you can save a few hundred buying direct from Mittelmotor, but the shipment takes a couple months.

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post Mar 13 2020, 09:54 PM
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Guess I’ll sell this fiberglass duct as soon as I find a box for it. I was disappointed with the fit, but it would be fine if a a seal is added, or with a little additional material on the leading edge.



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post Mar 24 2020, 11:55 AM
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I’m wanted to have my chassis checked prior to bodywork and paint due to the PO hiding damage on the car, but I wasn’t expecting the answer I got back.

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He’s telling me that he may be able to straighten the chassis after removing the passenger fender and front panel that was replaced by PO, but that he highly recommends removing and replacing the inner fender, fender, and front panel along with a little more surrounding metal.

This sucks!!- guess I need to find a good passenger side front section.
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post Mar 24 2020, 12:17 PM
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So once you have some time to figure out what you need, give me a call. I have a parts car that should have the needed metal. Some parts on it are pretty rusty but some appear to be good. No charge if you come up and take what you need. Mark
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post Mar 24 2020, 12:52 PM
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So once you have some time to figure out what you need, give me a call. I have a parts car that should have the needed metal. Some parts on it are pretty rusty but some appear to be good. No charge if you come up and take what you need. Mark



Thanks Mark, I really appreciate it. I’m going to go over the issue this weekend to see how to move forward.
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post Mar 24 2020, 01:05 PM
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This project is seriously so cool! So much inspiration. Maybe the next time around.
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post Mar 24 2020, 02:11 PM
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@Mitix - I feel your pain, having been there myself. Stay positive and think how nice it will be when it is done correctly and straight. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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post Mar 24 2020, 03:07 PM
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aye aye aye! That has got to sting getting that news.
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post Mar 24 2020, 07:48 PM
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This project is seriously so cool! So much inspiration. Maybe the next time around.



Thanks; we’ll figure it out - while I silently curse someone
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post Mar 24 2020, 07:51 PM
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QUOTE(Cairo94507 @ Mar 24 2020, 04:11 PM) *

@Mitix - I feel your pain, having been there myself. Stay positive and think how nice it will be when it is done correctly and straight. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)



Yeah, I’ve read your thread. You’ve had some seriously “enjoyable” experiences yourself. Even so, I still want to get it fixed so I can stare at it knowing it’s right.
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post Mar 24 2020, 08:58 PM
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My BDay & Christmas present to myself arrived yesterday. It took a little more than one week to ship from Mittelmotor in Germany, go through customs and arrive at my house - good job UPS. My wife is in shock though.

Looks great: it’s made well and powder coated nicely.



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post Mar 25 2020, 08:03 AM
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QUOTE(Mitox @ Mar 24 2020, 10:58 PM) *

My BDay & Christmas present to myself arrived yesterday. It took a little more than one week to ship from Mittelmotor in Germany, go through customs and arrive at my house - good job UPS. My wife is in shock though.

Looks great: it’s made well and powder coated nicely.



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Wow. That requires committment.
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post Mar 25 2020, 09:38 AM
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Wish I had known. I've got one from mittlemotor I never fitted ! Anybody needs a proper metal one let me know. I'll post in classifieds too.

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My moment of weakness slipped in this evening. The 914 is in body work, and I "need" the oil cooler duct. Well, you can save a few hundred buying direct from Mittelmotor, but the shipment takes a couple months.

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post Mar 25 2020, 09:58 AM
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QUOTE(Biggles @ Mar 25 2020, 11:38 AM) *

Wish I had known. I've got one from mittlemotor I never fitted ! Anybody needs a proper metal one let me know. I'll post in classifieds too.

QUOTE(Mitox @ Mar 14 2020, 03:22 AM) *

My moment of weakness slipped in this evening. The 914 is in body work, and I "need" the oil cooler duct. Well, you can save a few hundred buying direct from Mittelmotor, but the shipment takes a couple months.

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I wish I had remembered. You let me know a year ago, but I didn’t remember. Sorry about that.

Edit: My memory Off again - found it was it was two years ago
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