Fuel Luke Posted 24January, 2018 Report Share Posted 24January, 2018 I've just kicked off a full restoration of my 914. I have owned the car since 2001. It was a California car, imported to the UK in that year, where I bought it and drove it until 2006. It was then left in storage until August last year, at which point I imported it to join me here in Melbourne. To keep lots of info nice and short, it's a 1975 2.0L car. It's going through a full resto, but also being modified with new front and rear bumper designs, amongst other things. Here's a photo of the car just before it left the UK last year. .. ... and a video of the teardown before Christmas: Here is the current theme sketch for the front end design. I sketched up the idea myself first: ... then my buddy Pete took the reigns with the final rendering: That's where we're at so far. The fabrication work kicks off in a few weeks. L. http://fueltank.cc/search?q=project+porsche+914 Ozvino, hugh, Asyd and 7 others 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike D'Silva Posted 24January, 2018 Report Share Posted 24January, 2018 the render looks fantastic... Fuel Luke 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airhead Posted 24January, 2018 Report Share Posted 24January, 2018 Will watch this with interest Luke. PS Your forum name should be Fuel Hand Luke. Fuel Luke 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crsedge Posted 24January, 2018 Report Share Posted 24January, 2018 Hi Luke, There are a number of us on PFA undergoing 914 builds at the moment, each different! If yours comes out anything near the render, it will be amazing! Mine is also a '75 about to have the flares welded on! I can't believe how heavy the US-spec market bumpers weigh... straight to the pool room in preference for the earlier variety for me Mine too will have a centre (well off-centre!) fill fuel tank through the front bonnet! Cheers Craig Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fuel Luke Posted 24January, 2018 Author Report Share Posted 24January, 2018 On 1/24/2018 at 6:49 PM, Airhead said: Will watch this with interest Luke. PS Your forum name should be Fuel Hand Luke. Hi Barry, I see what you did there, I like it! it was very nice to chat with you on Saturday... On 1/24/2018 at 7:37 PM, crsedge said: Hi Luke, There are a number of us on PFA undergoing 914 builds at the moment, each different! If yours comes out anything near the render, it will be amazing! Mine is also a '75 about to have the flares welded on! I can't believe how heavy the US-spec market bumpers weigh... straight to the pool room in preference for the earlier variety for me Mine too will have a centre (well off-centre!) fill fuel tank through the front bonnet! Cheers Craig Oh, that's great to hear. I'm keen to keep up with them all for ideas and inspiration. Do you have a thread for yours? hugh, Mike D'Silva and Dalai 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crsedge Posted 24January, 2018 Report Share Posted 24January, 2018 No thread as yet, might do so when the bodywork starts in earnest- have stripped and fitted 5 stud 7s and 8s This is the build inspiration But enough about me, looking forward to your updates Cheers Craig Asyd, Fuel Luke, Mike D'Silva and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozvino Posted 27January, 2018 Report Share Posted 27January, 2018 that video is sensational - true artisan Fuel Luke and Troubleshooter 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troubleshooter Posted 28January, 2018 Report Share Posted 28January, 2018 2 hours ago, Ozvino said: that video is sensational - true artisan True artist yes, makes it look relatively easy as a true artist usually does Fuel Luke 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fuel Luke Posted 11February, 2018 Author Report Share Posted 11February, 2018 The car arrived in Melbourne last week after 3 days on the road from Perth. Next steps, body and paint... http://fueltank.cc/blog/914-melbourne-arrival hugh, poli84 and Scott930 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crsedge Posted 12February, 2018 Report Share Posted 12February, 2018 Look forward to seeing the build start in earnest now it is in Melbourne! Cheers Craig Fuel Luke 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fuel Luke Posted 20June, 2018 Author Report Share Posted 20June, 2018 After an unforeseen setback, the bodywork on the 914 is well under way. Now sitting cosy at Rotunda Revival in the northern Melbourne suburbs, the guys at RR are cracking on with speed and skill in abundance. The exterior metal was stripped right back to reveal some filler across all four fenders that dates way back to well before I owned it. All things considered, it's lasted well this long without cracking or showing signs of the filler through the black paint that's been on it the last 20 or so years. The good news is that the frunk, engine bay and interior bodywork is all looking generally really good, so we haven't had to do much cleaning up in those areas all bar a new battery tray, which is pretty standard affair when restoring 914s. But there are a handful of places where some attention has been needed... Some leadwork on the roll hoop. Not so much for repair, but mostly to fill in holes left behind by trim pieces that I'm deleting. I'm changing this car from having a vinyl-covered roll hoop to having a body coloured one. Taking off the vinyl and some trim leaves holes behind to be filled. The side rocker panels had taken a beating from the elements over the years, so some love was necessary to patch them up. The biggest area to be attacked was at the back edge of the rear trunk. Over time, condensation sat between the metal and the carpet in the trunk due to heat from the exhaust. There were small early signs of rust when I first got the car in 2001, but sitting in the lockup in the UK for 12 years gave it time to grow considerably. I could have ordered a new panel from the States, but given the time and cost involved in that process, the guys just got stuck in manually instead. As you can see, they did a great job on it. Below is a shot after the work was done and painted. As a cost save, the plan is for the interior, engine bay and both trunks to be tidied up and painted black. The final body colour will then be applied to tuck around seals and openings so that when all doors are closed, no black will be visible from the outside. Maybe one day she'll get a full rotisserie strip, but right now the body is in good shape, so there's no need. More soon... LR. hugh, Airhead, Dalai and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilburforce Posted 20June, 2018 Report Share Posted 20June, 2018 Looks great Luke! Keep the updates rolling in Fuel Luke 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michel Posted 21June, 2018 Report Share Posted 21June, 2018 Bravo sir.. im expecting you’ve studied this beauty https://www.motorward.com/2016/02/1974-porsche-914-restomod-is-the-coolest-thing-ever/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fuel Luke Posted 14August, 2018 Author Report Share Posted 14August, 2018 On 6/21/2018 at 5:25 PM, michel said: Bravo sir.. im expecting you’ve studied this beauty https://www.motorward.com/2016/02/1974-porsche-914-restomod-is-the-coolest-thing-ever/ Yes, but not a fan. The chop makes the car looked squashed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crsedge Posted 14August, 2018 Report Share Posted 14August, 2018 Any updates Luke? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fuel Luke Posted 14August, 2018 Author Report Share Posted 14August, 2018 We made some progress last week, a few coats of primer are down. I also took delivery of some GT Racing bumpers from the States. I'll get some pics of those up later on. hugh and GTP911 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hugh Posted 14August, 2018 Report Share Posted 14August, 2018 Keep em coming! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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crsedge Posted 14August, 2018 Report Share Posted 14August, 2018 1 minute ago, hugh said: Keep em coming! I think you need a 914 in your stable Hugh ? Looking good Luke. You are a fair way ahead of me! hugh 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hugh Posted 14August, 2018 Report Share Posted 14August, 2018 3 minutes ago, crsedge said: I think you need a 914 in your stable Hugh ? I’ve always liked them, was very keen on a rep 914/6 (silver) one that was for sale some years ago..........Hanging out with Luke and watching this progress definitely isn’t helping! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeM Posted 14August, 2018 Report Share Posted 14August, 2018 5 minutes ago, hugh said: I’ve always liked them, was very keen on a rep 914/6 (silver) one that was for sale some years ago.. That one was cool as f... I'd love to own the black one here. I had a good look at it a while ago before he cleaned it up. Sounds angry as! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hugh Posted 14August, 2018 Report Share Posted 14August, 2018 ^^^^ I need more likes!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troubleshooter Posted 14August, 2018 Report Share Posted 14August, 2018 12 hours ago, Fuel Luke said: Yes, but not a fan. The chop makes the car looked squashed. Yep, and if doing a chop, needed another two inches outta the windscreen...…. Great effort with your car Luke! Fuel Luke 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fuel Luke Posted 15August, 2018 Author Report Share Posted 15August, 2018 Update... Here are a few pics of the bumpers as they were, straight out of the box. hugh 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airhead Posted 15August, 2018 Report Share Posted 15August, 2018 15 hours ago, hugh said: I’ve always liked them, was very keen on a rep 914/6 (silver) one that was for sale some years ago..........Hanging out with Luke and watching this progress definitely isn’t helping! I'm not gunna give you a ride in mine then. ? It'll tip you over the edge. hugh 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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