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> GT project, Big Day.......three years later.....make that five (!) years
rgalla9146
post Sep 20 2018, 08:11 PM
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Installed the gas tank and most of the front trunk equipment.
Also got the headlights installed and roughly adjusted.
With those tasks done it was time to add the hood.
Every day there's more to do.
The refinished wheels are still almost two months away.


Cool hood! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/pray.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wub.gif)

Who did you get it from? What is the weight savings? Sorry if you have already posted this info.
Also, your FG hood closed looks better than my steel one (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif) What's up with that? Now I'm really jealous. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wub.gif)
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/white914.jpg)


(IMG:style_emoticons/default/popcorn[1].gif) Just what I was thinking and are you using one for the rear?


Yes, rear hood too.
Attached another pic....... my pics can go only one at a time.
Front hood hinge detail


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post Sep 20 2018, 10:02 PM
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QUOTE(Lucky9146 @ Sep 20 2018, 06:34 PM) *

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Installed the gas tank and most of the front trunk equipment.
Also got the headlights installed and roughly adjusted.
With those tasks done it was time to add the hood.
Every day there's more to do.
The refinished wheels are still almost two months away.


Cool hood! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/pray.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wub.gif)

Who did you get it from? What is the weight savings? Sorry if you have already posted this info.
Also, your FG hood closed looks better than my steel one (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif) What's up with that? Now I'm really jealous. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wub.gif)
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/white914.jpg)


I bought front and rear replica GT hoods at Hershey probably ten years ago.
I think they belonged to Gary Wigglesworth.
I don't know the manufacturer.....maybe someone here does ?
The lids are weightless.
The fit of the hood /lights/ eyelids is a very flattering picture.
I got everything pretty good....then I installed the hood gasket and started over.
Many hours.


You lucky duck to have gotten them at a swap 10 years ago. Aase Sales has the pair for $3895.00 and they look exactly like yours. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wub.gif)
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/white914.jpg)

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post Sep 20 2018, 10:47 PM
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QUOTE(rgalla9146 @ Sep 20 2018, 07:02 PM) *

QUOTE(Lucky9146 @ Sep 20 2018, 06:34 PM) *

QUOTE(rgalla9146 @ Sep 20 2018, 03:24 PM) *

Installed the gas tank and most of the front trunk equipment.
Also got the headlights installed and roughly adjusted.
With those tasks done it was time to add the hood.
Every day there's more to do.
The refinished wheels are still almost two months away.


Cool hood! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/pray.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wub.gif)

Who did you get it from? What is the weight savings? Sorry if you have already posted this info.
Also, your FG hood closed looks better than my steel one (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif) What's up with that? Now I'm really jealous. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wub.gif)
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/white914.jpg)


I bought front and rear replica GT hoods at Hershey probably ten years ago.
I think they belonged to Gary Wigglesworth.
I don't know the manufacturer.....maybe someone here does ?
The lids are weightless.
The fit of the hood /lights/ eyelids is a very flattering picture.
I got everything pretty good....then I installed the hood gasket and started over.
Many hours.


You lucky duck to have gotten them at a swap 10 years ago. Aase Sales has the pair for $3895.00 and they look exactly like yours. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wub.gif)
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/white914.jpg)

@lucky9146 Getty design sells them $899 ea front and rear in white gelcoat with the balsa enforcement (IMG:style_emoticons/default/first.gif)
http://www.gettydesign.com/914tailbases/914coachwork/
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post Sep 20 2018, 11:31 PM
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That front hood looks more like the Getty one than the Aase one.
Getty is about half the price of Aase.
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post Sep 21 2018, 10:29 AM
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QUOTE(wes @ Sep 20 2018, 09:24 PM) *

QUOTE(Lucky9146 @ Sep 20 2018, 03:34 PM) *

QUOTE(rgalla9146 @ Sep 20 2018, 03:24 PM) *

Installed the gas tank and most of the front trunk equipment.
Also got the headlights installed and roughly adjusted.
With those tasks done it was time to add the hood.
Every day there's more to do.
The refinished wheels are still almost two months away.


Cool hood! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/pray.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wub.gif)

Who did you get it from? What is the weight savings? Sorry if you have already posted this info.
Also, your FG hood closed looks better than my steel one (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif) What's up with that? Now I'm really jealous. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wub.gif)
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/white914.jpg)


(IMG:style_emoticons/default/popcorn[1].gif) Just what I was thinking and are you using one for the rear?


Yes, rear hood too.
Attached another pic....... my pics can go only one at a time.
Front hood hinge detail

I love the details like this, especially when they look so uniform and precise.
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post Sep 21 2018, 10:35 AM
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That front hood looks more like the Getty one than the Aase one.
Getty is about half the price of Aase.

Fiberglass never fits like the oem steel no matter who it's from. We have good luck with the new aluminum 911 long hoods because they hold their shape better when closed. The glass ones are always too springy to lay right. There's not one piece of fiberglass made - at any price- that will fit right out of the box.
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post Sep 21 2018, 10:42 AM
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Gary made them himself...
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post Sep 21 2018, 03:29 PM
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Gary made them himself...


Do you mean Gary Wigglesworth (RIP) ?
His business is still operating.
Someone there would probably know.
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post Sep 21 2018, 04:33 PM
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Gary made them himself...


Wow!! If they look 1/2 as good in person as they do in the pics!!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif)
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post Sep 21 2018, 05:28 PM
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Gary made them himself...


Wow!! If they look 1/2 as good in person as they do in the pics!!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif)


Yes they would know
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post Sep 23 2018, 04:43 PM
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post Sep 25 2018, 05:23 PM
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Hi Rory,

The 914 is looking good. Keep up the great work and post the progress pics.

Here's a few pics of your 914 from 2006.
It defiantly has come along nicely.


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post Oct 17 2018, 09:23 PM
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It's now on the ground with the refinished wheels and new tires.
Beautiful job on the wheels by Rick at Fuchs Restoration Service.
Done on time ...no delay...no BS
Project still going strong but way too slow.
Bled the brakes today too.
Engine install in the near future but chunks of time are out of my control this time of the year between family and weather.


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post Oct 17 2018, 09:26 PM
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post Oct 17 2018, 10:51 PM
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Wow, that looks fantastic. I sure do like the GT's in white.
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Any issues when you bled the brakes?
I'm ready to start doing that on my project as well....
Your car looks great.
Mine is kind of a narrow body version of this.
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post Oct 18 2018, 05:55 AM
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Any issues when you bled the brakes?
I'm ready to start doing that on my project as well....
Your car looks great.
Mine is kind of a narrow body version of this.


No problem with the bleeding.
Three laps around the car starting with the right rear.
Rear clearance is adjusted.
The pedal is still a bit soft but everything is new and driving will make the usual
improvement. I'll certainly bleed it again.
I need a source for the clear overflow tubing at the brake reservoir.
The tubing I've found is too fat to fit into the clips on the rim.
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post Oct 18 2018, 06:05 AM
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Any issues when you bled the brakes?
I'm ready to start doing that on my project as well....
Your car looks great.
Mine is kind of a narrow body version of this.


No problem with the bleeding.
Three laps around the car starting with the right rear.
Rear clearance is adjusted.
The pedal is still a bit soft but everything is new and driving will make the usual
improvement. I'll certainly bleed it again.
I need a source for the clear overflow tubing at the brake reservoir.
The tubing I've found is too fat to fit into the clips on the rim.


Generally they will firm up some after the pads are bed into the rotors.

Your car is looking really awesome. I certainly can appreciate all the time and work you are going through to finish this project. It is a real commitment but very satisfying once you get it done.

Jeff B
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post Oct 18 2018, 09:02 AM
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Nice and clean!!

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post Oct 18 2018, 09:15 AM
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Rory, you are making me like white. Looking great. What size tires?
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