Martin Baker's 914 GT Conversion updates.
11-22-2004, 11:39 AM
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As an original 914 owner of 34 years now, it's fun to look at those pix. I have a much modified '71 914, my first car, which I'll never get rid of. My kids can fight over it when I'm gone! I also have a '73 2.0 which I've known since 1974- someday it would be fun to do to that what you're doing now. Unfortunately, right now my time will be consumed by a Spec Miata I'm going to race next year...
11-24-2004, 10:33 PM
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OMG..!!! MY CAR!!!!!!
It looks OUTSTANDING!!!!!! Damn, Martin - where were you when I was building her in Dec of '98??? Simply outstanding... I'm so pleased.. Keep those pics coming... Everytime you post another - I just stare at it... Amazing... Excellent work......
John
It looks OUTSTANDING!!!!!! Damn, Martin - where were you when I was building her in Dec of '98??? Simply outstanding... I'm so pleased.. Keep those pics coming... Everytime you post another - I just stare at it... Amazing... Excellent work......
John
11-25-2004, 12:53 AM
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Hey Alison..!
Welcome to Rennlist!!! Martin is doing an OUTSTANDING job!!! My present to you though - is it keeps him in the garage, so you have some free time
Seriously - I'm really looking forward to see how it turns out for Martin - but he's doing simply a TERRIFIC job!!! I can't wait until he drives it for the first time after his work - and I'll bet he feels the same way.....
Just outstanding!!!
Welcome to Rennlist again!!!
John D.
Welcome to Rennlist!!! Martin is doing an OUTSTANDING job!!! My present to you though - is it keeps him in the garage, so you have some free time
Seriously - I'm really looking forward to see how it turns out for Martin - but he's doing simply a TERRIFIC job!!! I can't wait until he drives it for the first time after his work - and I'll bet he feels the same way.....Just outstanding!!!
Welcome to Rennlist again!!!
John D.
11-25-2004, 01:07 AM
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Originally Posted by Alison Baker
....So glad I joined and I am the one that takes the pics for the web site so I need to be included !
Someday - I hope to meet you and Martin in person - it would be a pleasure and an honor! And - I also would hope to take a drive in the 914-6 again. As you know - there is just something about that car.. I can't really describe it, but it just feels "right"...
My best to you always - and welcome again to Rennlist!!! Also - have a wonderful Thanksgiving tomorrow, if I don't have the chance to post back before tomorrow!!!
And thanks again for joining to post in the Rennlist Forums!!!!
John D.
11-25-2004, 09:31 AM
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Originally Posted by Alison Baker
Here is me in my new 914 hat
Great picture!!!Jen's and my best to you and Martin...!
(Pssst - Irishdriver - the only pictures I've seen of Martin before were the ones working on the car.. The suit SHOCKED me!!
)John D.
11-25-2004, 09:16 PM
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Martin,
Outstanding work. I have done this to just about every Porsche I have owned. Not easy and hard for the masses to REALLY get what goes into that type of work. First rate. Great stuff.
Outstanding work. I have done this to just about every Porsche I have owned. Not easy and hard for the masses to REALLY get what goes into that type of work. First rate. Great stuff.
12-15-2004, 03:42 PM
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Martin:
My son works at Travis as a civilian for the AF. He has to be in the reserves to hold the job. If you like, I can get him hooked up with you to explore the possibilities there.
My son works at Travis as a civilian for the AF. He has to be in the reserves to hold the job. If you like, I can get him hooked up with you to explore the possibilities there.
12-18-2004, 06:11 AM
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Well..... he works on airplanes 
He got his A&P while he was in the AF He was a crew chief on C-5s and now mostly works on C-5s, but is switching over to C-17s I think. The AF does hire civilian civil service types that are not required to be in the reserves.
I've read that most folks graduating from A&P schools don't work on airplanes.
Utilities, amusement parks, and other maintenance jobs get most of them.
He got his A&P while he was in the AF He was a crew chief on C-5s and now mostly works on C-5s, but is switching over to C-17s I think. The AF does hire civilian civil service types that are not required to be in the reserves.
I've read that most folks graduating from A&P schools don't work on airplanes.
Utilities, amusement parks, and other maintenance jobs get most of them.
12-26-2004, 07:00 PM
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Hey Martin, nice project. I am in Sacramento so when it is done I would sure like to see it up close and personal. Are you PCA?
Rob Sime
'99 4Runner TRD Supercharged (daily driver)
'99 Boxster Evo intake, Dansk Muffler, Chip (occasional driver)
'75 914 2.0 77K miles unmolested. (I am second owner) Need Fuchs!
'80 MGB almost restored!
'00 BMW R1100 RT-SE 16K miles (would trade for 911SC in good condition)
Rob Sime
'99 4Runner TRD Supercharged (daily driver)
'99 Boxster Evo intake, Dansk Muffler, Chip (occasional driver)
'75 914 2.0 77K miles unmolested. (I am second owner) Need Fuchs!
'80 MGB almost restored!
'00 BMW R1100 RT-SE 16K miles (would trade for 911SC in good condition)
01-04-2005, 06:52 PM
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Originally Posted by Martin Baker
Here is the first one finished. I will make them up for people as requested. I am still working on a price. Let me know what you think.
I don't normally do the ebay thing, but I'd be happy to send you a check, etc. I'm down here in So Cal, a member of the Orange Coast Region.
BTW, your post has inspired my son and I to attack the interior of our track car! I have finished rebuilding the pedal box with the bronze bushings (finally got the @#$%! roll pin out). We have completed the scraping of the tar stuff (heat gun was invaluable) and are proceeding with the wire brush. That should be done in a few evenings, then we'll prime and paint. We are also going to fabricate custom aluminum floor boards for both sides. I'll post some pictures when it's done.
01-05-2005, 09:37 PM
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Wow, colored me impressed, Martin. I've always had a thing for 914's, and this thread just makes me want to own a 914 before a 944 or whatever. You're doing AWESOME work, man. Keep it up.
Those flares; are those factory steel or 'glass replicas? Any plans for a big ole gnarly 3 liter 6 under the deck? And last question to end today's 914 history lesson, 5 lugs was a GT option? Just currious with a truckload of admiration, dude.
Those flares; are those factory steel or 'glass replicas? Any plans for a big ole gnarly 3 liter 6 under the deck? And last question to end today's 914 history lesson, 5 lugs was a GT option? Just currious with a truckload of admiration, dude.