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Tom1394racing
post Aug 18 2023, 01:55 PM
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Fuel tank has been cleaned, sealed, pressure tested and painted. I may decide to give it a final satin black coat before install.

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post Aug 18 2023, 03:29 PM
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A few more restored parts ready for reassembly.

Gauges from North Hollywood and steering rack for 914 Rubber.






I love your build! I am also recently converting my 914-6 conversion to more of a GT interior. Curious are you going to install the classic gauge pod over the stereo or keep the radio (maybe do afr or ?)? I'm currently debating over this, I think I am going to run the gauge pod for awhile and see if I miss the actual radio (keeping a hidden stereo).


I am planning for a "GT Like" interior with no radio or gauge pod.


Ok cool. Have you looked into the door panels yet? Leather panels are available, the original handles can be purchased on ebay/auto atlanta. I just made some leather straps.


I have a pair of blank leatherette t door panels that I bought from 914 rubber. I also have the leather strap and the bezels for where the leather strap passes into the door panel near the door lock. I plan to use the original window winder handles and the GT style door pull handles that seem to be widely available. There seem to be some really great threads with Photos on how to locate the bezels on the door panels. I am a little concerned about the amount of pulling force required to actuate the door locks with the leather strap. I’ve cleaned and lubed my door locks as best as possible and hopefully it will not be an issue. I have similar door panels, leather straps, and pulls on my RSR clone. Those have worked flawlessly for 15 years.


I just did this. The straps work good, I ended up pulling out the spring in the door handle made it a little easier to pull. But what I really liked is it put less pressure on the handle grommet.
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post Aug 18 2023, 05:03 PM
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The dash looks terrific Tom, what was the cost and turnaround? Any fitment issues?
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post Aug 19 2023, 08:30 AM
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QUOTE(Justinp71 @ Aug 18 2023, 05:29 PM) *

QUOTE(Tom1394racing @ Aug 5 2023, 03:34 AM) *

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A few more restored parts ready for reassembly.

Gauges from North Hollywood and steering rack for 914 Rubber.






I love your build! I am also recently converting my 914-6 conversion to more of a GT interior. Curious are you going to install the classic gauge pod over the stereo or keep the radio (maybe do afr or ?)? I'm currently debating over this, I think I am going to run the gauge pod for awhile and see if I miss the actual radio (keeping a hidden stereo).


I am planning for a "GT Like" interior with no radio or gauge pod.


Ok cool. Have you looked into the door panels yet? Leather panels are available, the original handles can be purchased on ebay/auto atlanta. I just made some leather straps.


I have a pair of blank leatherette t door panels that I bought from 914 rubber. I also have the leather strap and the bezels for where the leather strap passes into the door panel near the door lock. I plan to use the original window winder handles and the GT style door pull handles that seem to be widely available. There seem to be some really great threads with Photos on how to locate the bezels on the door panels. I am a little concerned about the amount of pulling force required to actuate the door locks with the leather strap. I’ve cleaned and lubed my door locks as best as possible and hopefully it will not be an issue. I have similar door panels, leather straps, and pulls on my RSR clone. Those have worked flawlessly for 15 years.


I just did this. The straps work good, I ended up pulling out the spring in the door handle made it a little easier to pull. But what I really liked is it put less pressure on the handle grommet.


Justin...I seem to remember a posting where someone removed the spring. Was that yours?
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post Aug 19 2023, 08:36 AM
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The dash looks terrific Tom, what was the cost and turnaround? Any fitment issues?


I did only the dash top, not the bottom piece. My bottom piece was in very good shape.

6-month lead-time door to door. $1534 total cost. I had seen their work on a couple of local cars and was convinced of the value as there did not seem to be any good alternatives.
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post Aug 19 2023, 02:31 PM
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Work of this quality and detail makes me want to barf. You are doing a way too nice job on everything. It is going to be great!

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post Aug 24 2023, 06:17 PM
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More parts getting ready for installation.

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post Aug 24 2023, 06:18 PM
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380 mm hockey puck steering wheel.

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post Aug 24 2023, 06:21 PM
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46 mm PMO kit. Once I get the case back from Ollie's, I can start the engine build.



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post Aug 24 2023, 07:26 PM
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Soooo nice, restored to new (or better) state. Want to finish my car (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)
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post Aug 25 2023, 07:50 AM
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Bottom side rust repairs and chassis stiffening had been completed and the repairs dressed and e-coated.

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post Aug 25 2023, 07:56 AM
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Mad Dog interior chassis stiffening.

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post Aug 25 2023, 08:01 AM
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Mad Dog exterior chassis stiffening.

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post Aug 25 2023, 08:18 AM
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Front and rear trunk compartments. Still to do:

1. GT Roll bar from Tangerine Racing
2. Front cooler ducting
3. -6 Engine mount from Mad Dog
4. Shoulder belt anchors on firewall
5. Engine access panel on firewall
6. Rear suspension pivot point reinforcements
7. Through holes for oil tank & oil cooler lines
8. Front truck mods for Mittlemotor GT headlight cable release system
9. Modify and install 911 steering column
10. Paint bottom side, both trunks and cockpit in Lizard Green

The car will then come back to me for partial reassembly including electricals, engine and gearbox, suspension and interior components. Then back to Auto Associates for mounting of the flares and final body and paint.

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post Aug 26 2023, 07:12 AM
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Installed the Tangerine Racing side shift bracket on the gearbox yesterday.

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post Sep 4 2023, 03:13 PM
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Last Friday I had the pleasure of visiting Rory Gallagher (rgalla9146) to pick up a set of NOS rear quarters and front fenders and look over his pristine GT clone. It turns out that Rory also had an original 914-6 throttle bracket. I will be using the rear quarters and the throttle bracket for this project and the front fenders will be for sale sometime in the near future.

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post Sep 5 2023, 01:21 AM
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Project moving great,thanks for sharing !

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post Sep 5 2023, 06:14 AM
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Rory has some great treasures along with invaluable knowledge. His build has a bunch of special features that he’s helped me make aware so I could steal borrow. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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post Sep 5 2023, 08:36 AM
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Rory has some great treasures along with invaluable knowledge. His build has a bunch of special features that he’s helped me make aware so I could steal borrow. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)


I'll second that! Here is the 914-6 throttle bracket that he pulled out of his attic after I mentioned that I needed one.

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post Sep 5 2023, 04:01 PM
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Ben McFarland's oil tank had been installed.

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