Tangerine Six Build, ***Update; 07/17/11*** Options

[carr914]

Original Porsche Fox wheels, I added the orange lettering (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

That's a Cool little touch

[jim_hoyland]

Great looking Eddie; looks like you will be on the road by the Hangover Run Jan 1

[burton73]

Going through your work just now was quite a ride. I do not have the right words to say to you on your car but that is one CLEAN mother.

Bob

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[9146FAN]

These Fog Lights are the ones usually used on the early 911's with the thru-the-grill set-up. I know the 914 units are black, but I think these'll brighten up the front bumper area along with new chrome Fog Light grills.

Hi,

Amazing build a fantastic color choice. Can yo confirm the part number on the fog / driving lights. I would like to get the exact same style. I like how they fit so flush to the front.

Regards,

Grant

Grant-

Sorry, I tossed the box and didn't record the part number. I can tell you these are the exact same Hella lights used on the 914 with the exception that these housings are chrome.

It is my understanding that the chrome lights were used on the "through-the-grill" upper fog-lights in the long-hood 911's of the same era. The 914 used the black painted versions.

I came across these while looking for some new or perfect black ones. These will not be "correct", but I like 'em.

Thanks for the compliment.

Eddie

[Socalandy]

This thread is like crack, I just cant stop looking at it (IMG:style_emoticons/default/drooley.gif)

[Krieger]

Eddie, your car is amazing! Great work!

[campbellcj]

Wow, this car is sick!!! In a good way of course...a very good way. Please keep the updates flowing.

[Rav914]

Amazing work, really first rate.

Makes me want to roll my cars off a cliff.

[johnnie5]

Makes me want to roll my cars off a cliff.

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[Rav914]

Out of shame for not measuring up to this standard.

[JazonJJordan]

True Excellence Eddie.

You, not the car. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif)

It becomes the product of your diligence;

a testament to achievable restoration.

[Kargeek]

Outstanding Job, I can appreciate the effort you are going through and I hope you are enjoying every minute of it.

What size tires are you running on the 16x7's"

Dave

[9146FAN]

Outstanding Job, I can appreciate the effort you are going through and I hope you are enjoying every minute of it.

What size tires are you running on the 16x7's"

Dave

Dave-

I have seen your six many times, it is one of the very best. If i'm not mistaken, you're running a 3.2 or 3.6?? Thank you for your kind compliment.

Yes, I'm enjoying every minute.

The tire size is: 195-55-R-16. They tires are Michelin Pilot-Primacy. The contact patch is smaller than the 205's. The 205's would not fit with the 7" rims and stock bodywork.

I really wanted to run on 16X7's because I like the look, but didn't want to modify the quarter panels, the body of this car was accident and rust free (except eng. shelf) so I just couldn't do it. I did have to roll the rear wheel-well openings on the top, then did a test-fit before i dissasembled the car and everthing worked without touching the inner or outer body work.

My vision of this car is to look like it did in 1970 with the exception of the rims.

I will report on the traction / handling once the car is on the road. I expect it to be easy to brake loose with 200HP and stock 901 w/ stock diff...


Eddie

[Kargeek]

Dave-

I have seen your six many times, it is one of the very best. If i'm not mistaken, you're running a 3.2 or 3.6?? Thank you for your kind compliment.

Yes, I'm enjoying every minute.

Eddie,

My car is a six look -a-like - six suspension, GT brakes, six valance and exaust tip etc...with a 4cyl. I built the car 20 years ago with mostly NOS parts from Gary Emorys then dealer overstock warehouse of parts. I may convert it someday... with a high reving 2.4, short gears and a sport muffler...I have some of the parts.

You live in Rosmore...I have a good friend in your neighborhood, Gary Rafferty.

Enjoy your build!

Dave

[9146FAN]

Dave-

I have seen your six many times, it is one of the very best. If i'm not mistaken, you're running a 3.2 or 3.6?? Thank you for your kind compliment.

Yes, I'm enjoying every minute.

Eddie,

My car is a six look -a-like - six suspension, GT brakes, six valance and exaust tip etc...with a 4cyl. I built the car 20 years ago with mostly NOS parts from Gary Emorys then dealer overstock warehouse of parts. I may convert it someday... with a high reving 2.4, short gears and a sport muffler...I have some of the parts.

You live in Rosmore...I have a good friend in your neighborhood, Gary Rafferty.

Enjoy your build!

Dave-

I was looking at your avatar which looks like white six I've seen, especially the rear valance. Your car is super nice and very clean.

There's a lot of car guys here in Rossmoor, but I don't know Gary. Is he into Porsche's?

Eddie


Dave

[johnnie5]

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/icon_bump.gif) After reading Marv's thread, I just thought this one should be bumped as well. Two of the most interesting builds I have seen on this site.... Along with Chappy and Rick's Alien.

[sgrisanti]

I'm doing an original six and want to let you know that yours look superb! Great job....Any more photos of how you did the black on the targa bar and sides? When did you cut the holes for the trim?

Is the wooden dolly strong enough to wheel onto a flatbeb or was it just used in a shop?

[9146FAN]

Thanks for the compliment.

Sorry, the pics of the side vinyl are the only ones I have. The holes in the body are original. I cut the holes in the vinyl with a very narrow exacto knife after the vinyl was glued in place.

I built that wood dolly with my kid in about an hour. I would not trust it to use on a flatbed. The bare chassis was on a flatbed three times; for that I used four regular furniture dolly's with no problem. BTW, a bare chassis can be carried easilly by four adults.

I will post some new pics when I figure out how to use my new camera and PC.

Please post some pics of your project if you have a chance and good luck with your project.

Eddie

I'm doing an original six and want to let you know that yours look superb! Great job....Any more photos of how you did the black on the targa bar and sides? When did you cut the holes for the trim?

Is the wooden dolly strong enough to wheel onto a flatbeb or was it just used in a shop?

[Mr.242]

???????Anyone?????????

What's the status of this build? I miss reading about the updates!

[9146FAN]

Ok; I've been lazy about updating this post. No more excuses, so on with the engine compartment.

New plastic stopper's...