914 2.0 > 3.0 GT Conversion

[Gary71]

Plenty of time! Even if it’s just some time staring at it planning your next move.

[210bhp]

Just incredible looking Stephen. Your work is second to none.

Regards
Mike

[911hillclimber]

Just noticed the rack has rose joints and not track rod ends, interesting opportunity to dial out bump steer.

[jtparr]

Hi Stephen

Think I now need to try and make Brooklands in July now that you will be there...!!

When I built my 911 I remember from all the comments and compliments a quote from Betorex...building a bond between yourself and the car ....after such a passionate relationship between you and this 914 I think you will have the same thing...

After 14 years I still have mine...I think you will too


Jp

[bjmullan]

Absolutely fantastic Stephen. Good luck with your deadline

[defianty]

Hi Stephen

Think I now need to try and make Brooklands in July now that you will be there...!!

When I built my 911 I remember from all the comments and compliments a quote from Betorex...building a bond between yourself and the car ....after such a passionate relationship between you and this 914 I think you will have the same thing...

After 14 years I still have mine...I think you will too


Jp

Thanks Jonathan, that's certainly true, wise beyond his years the Bert bloke And missed around this forum! I've said it before, I've been in love with these quirky little cars for over thirty years now. Being able to build mine into my vision myself has certainly strengthened that bond.

[defianty]

I made a start on the interior this week as I finally had all the wiring complete. First with the vinyl installation and then the carpet. With a bit of luck doing it now will give the glue time enough to gas off so I'm not smashed when I come to drive it . Still got fuel lines to run hence the centre carpet missing and I'll keep the lower dash pad off for now to make getting under the dash easier should I need to.





Yes I did sit in it and yes I did go broom broom!

I think it's almost time to get the doors from storage.

[LMR]

Wow, wow and wow!

New carpets? Where did you source them?

[defianty]

Wow, wow and wow!

New carpets? Where did you source them?

Thanks Phil.

Yes, new carpet. It's from 914Rubber. I placed a big order with them during their annual Black Friday sale way back in 2017. I saved a fortune waiting until the sale

[jjeffries]

Serious and purposeful cockpit. Those Germanic fellows specified such nice materials. Will be a great place to be, out on the open road. Vroom vroom, indeed. John

[johnM]

Mint

[Darren65]

Wonderful thread to catch up with

What a build......simply stunning!

[defianty]

Haven't got much done this week other than trying to wire my alternator

But I did take delivery of this load of shiny bits. I would have loved to use my original trim but they just weren't in quite good enough condition. So I bent over and paid for a new set. It'll be a while before I stop walking like John Wayne that's for sure!! Even the heavily discounted price I told the wife they were she still thought I was mad

Unfortunately the large piece that goes along the bottom of the windscreen didn't travel well and was bent on arrival so that will have to go back.



With that delivery I did manage to get the front targa seal installed which was much easier that I thought it would be but I did use a different technique to how I was told to install in.

I fitted the top part of the seal and the corners and then pushed the downward part of the seal into the rear section of the gutter. Then with a plastic mobile phone case opening tool to pushed the front of the seal into place. The whole thing was done in 20 minutes and far far easier than trying to slide the side part all the way down the gutter!







With the rest of the trim pieces I'll get to fitting the vinyl sail panels over the weekend as the painter has agreed the paint is dry enough now.

[defianty]

Got the vinyl fitted today and trim, really transforms the look of the car.

Also fitted the rear window. Still got some old dodgy sticker on it though

[LMR]

Ace work!