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Do you ever get the feeling we are the only two on the 914 forum??
Don't!
There's a few lurkers here for sure.
Those who used to work on 914s (I've RHD converted a few, 914/6ed one, and 916ed another).
Curiously though, I never noticed the inner front fender construction is the same as a Karmann Ghia, and not something I've seen too often elsewhere.
Though, I am sure that filler panel and seal is used by others.
I gotta ask though, how can you work on a Porsche and still use 34 inch and 16/9rds and 5/7ths?
Wouldn't mm make it easier, less likely to make mistakes and fit with everything else on the car?
Don't!
There's a few lurkers here for sure.
Those who used to work on 914s (I've RHD converted a few, 914/6ed one, and 916ed another).
Curiously though, I never noticed the inner front fender construction is the same as a Karmann Ghia, and not something I've seen too often elsewhere.
Though, I am sure that filler panel and seal is used by others.
I gotta ask though, how can you work on a Porsche and still use 34 inch and 16/9rds and 5/7ths?
Wouldn't mm make it easier, less likely to make mistakes and fit with everything else on the car?
Enjoying the journey.
Now, back to the shadows...
Nice car and plate.
I am used to mixing units and systems. Back in my oil industry days, we jumbled feet, meters, PSI, pascals, and whatever else was convenient or imposed by tradition.
The front bumper has more issues, especially at the right end. The right bracket was torn off and rewarded--badly. And apparently the fit was also off, so the dog bone got shaved in half.
The bumper end also got dented and crimped.
The outside shape looked roughly correct.
But some of wire brush action revealed a bit of bondo. That's about 1/2 inch.
After more chipping and grinding, the ugly truth emerged.
I know they're not OEM, but someone over at 914 world sells new stainless steel bumpers. Not sure of quality but may be worth it. I did have the front bumper on my '73 rechromed because I filled in the holes from the rubber ****. Bumpers on my '71 are original and luckily not in bad shape,but not concours.
Better luck with the front bumper today. My focus is still getting the shape and profiles correct. Lots of levering and banging with the bumper braced in different positions.
The first success was getting the profile along the edge that the top cap edge sits on. When measured along a true horizontal, this should be a straight line. This looks good, except for the segment beyond the bend.
Then I worked to get the curve profile back to normal, compared to the left side with the template gauge. This is better, but still needs work.
So, a bit more work, and the profile is pretty close.
If your transaxle needs refreshening I think I found the place- took it to California Motorsport in Lake Havasu City in western AZ today. Fantastic shop that does wonders with all different AC'ed trannies. It will be like new inside and out when finished!!