The 914-6 Takes Shape

[Flieger]

I saw it today in the shop. Very clean and looks like it will be a fun, light toy to throw around the canyon roads.

How long has it been since you had your first 914-6, Marco?

[mrbeverlyhills]

BTW it's MARGO.

[Flieger]

I think he just doubled the rate for TLG labor on your car.

[Mr9146]

Thanks for the support, guys ... even you, Chritian.

Curt - You never got to see my previous 914/6. It was a '73 conversion car that I built (with lots and lots of help and favors) when I was 16 ... drove it until I was 24 and used the proceeds to fund the 911. It was a cool car - 2.2S motor with MFI that I stroked to 2.4L, close ratio gearbox, Carrera front suspension/brakes and 7" Fuchs all the way around. It was a VERY fast and easy to drive car; I memorized the Malibu canyons from the driver's seat.

Tomorrow the 914 gets new wheel bearings, rear flanges, front hubs and loooooong studs.

I also have to prep the Duc for a Streets of Willow trackday on Sunday.

[Flieger]

Have fun.

I want to see knee down around the apex of those twisty curves.

[Mr9146]

Now that it's on it's wheels (thanks for the loan, Christian) it's officially "in the way." Better pick up the pace before the Old Man starts hollerin'.

[Flieger]

Wow, this car is really coming together quickly, especially considering you were playing with the "Duc" on the weekend. Good work!

I think at this rate your 914-6 will be rolling out of the shop under its own power, ready to turn a few laps around the corkscrew at Laguna Seca this weekend.

[mrbeverlyhills]

Try and make sure to scratch at least a couple of the wheels badly enough to need refinishing OK?

[Flieger]

That's what Steel Wool is for- cheap "refinishing".

[cmacar]

good to see progress being made on your car ,hope to see you both on a run soon, we will have to redo eye candy with yours and harrys car in the picture