Project Blue Book

[KS]

My original attempt at fitting the Cobra RSR seats in my 914 using the stock subframe/runners ended with the seats in roughly the same position is yours. Felt fine sitting in the car but when I came to drive it, it was way too high, even for a short-arse like me. My final design saw the seat dropped by over half an inch, resulting in a much more comfortable driving position, but still with the full adjustability (height/rake, fore/aft etc) as stock.

[chief]

My original attempt at fitting the Cobra RSR seats in my 914 using the stock subframe/runners ended with the seats in roughly the same position is yours. Felt fine sitting in the car but when I came to drive it, it was way too high, even for a short-arse like me. My final design saw the seat dropped by over half an inch, resulting in a much more comfortable driving position, but still with the full adjustability (height/rake, fore/aft etc) as stock.

Very interesting...
I do need to fit the seat and give it a 'Sit in'.
I appreciate the heads up, thank you.

[chief]

Well a bit of an update. Lots of painting bits and bobs so won't bore anyone with that lot.

I have been finishing off the seat rails and adding an under seat fire extinguisher.

There isn't lots of room to work with so I have had to get quite inventive with it's positioning.





I decided to go with attaching to the seat frame as apposed to the seat rails. I could get the bracket closer.







A few rivnuts strategically placed.



So a quick mock-up. I decided that the extinguisher being 1kg hanging might get a bit springy. I added some triangles to help with that.





I then added the quick release to see if everything would fit.





Attaching the extinguisher bottle revealed there was still some spring. I decided to reinforce a little more which has done the trick.







I'm using 1.6mm steel and thought wrongly that I could get away without having to do this bit. Fortunately it's all hidden by the bottle.

As you can see on the last picture I have got lots of penetration with the welds through to the other side of the steel. This should fix this problem.







So just painting of these parts currently underway along with the seat rails.



Here are the seats in for checking.



And just to prove I am painting stuff....sooo boring.





A couple of shots to cheer myself up.







So there we have it. In truth not too much more to actually do now on the fabrication front. I can hopefully get all buttoned up and pack to car off to the Super Stars at Greatworth Classics. Angus and the boys can install engine, box and other lovelies.

[chief]

Well more progress towards the finishing line this weekend.

Managed to finish off the sub speaker bracket and get it all buttoned up.









Glad to get this bit sorted out. I just need to run through the wiring and start to set up the speakers for balance.



Next was to assemble the seat frames and install.







Seatbelts match a treat.









Passenger one now has the strengthend bracket installed for the fire extinguisher.



The extinguisher is actually installed in these photos, so you can see it's right out of the way of your legs and near invisible. Result!



I even managed to fit the mirrors. Not needed you but it gives me the sense of closure!











I pushed the car back on the ramp to get some better shots of the finished front end.









The poor old Cayman here being used as a 'Book Shelf' AGAIN!



So there was the weekend gone.....

[911hillclimber]

What a great result, and imho one of the very best colours and details.
Love the diy levels too!

[chief]

Good Morning All,

Last few bits before the car goes off to Greatworth Classics for Angus and Sam to install engine & box along with all the hidden ECU wiring etc...

It seems odd to have best part of nothing on my white board in the workshop. I appreciate there is interior trim to be dealt with, but the Lion's share of the work is done.

One of my last jobs was to sort out the steering wheel. I didn't appreciate how many moody Momo wheels are out there on Ebay and such. I managed to find a genuine supplier after some searching. Any you guesses it I have to crackle finish the boss!



The finish now matches the dash and steering column.





The latest Momo wheels have an 'RF Chip' in the left hand spoke padding to be able to register the product. The copies online are a third of the price but they just aren't made to the same quality. Buy cheap, buy twice.....



So after some hunting around the garage I couldn't fine the battery clamp. I do remember buying a new one and thinking it just looked a bit flimsey.

Well you know what's coming don't you.....







Right on display as you open the engine lid. I couldn't just copy the original. It took a bit of shaping but fits into the battery tray like someone cared.





So one finishing up this last tiny bracket, that's pretty much me done.



I have owned the car for several years and have been in the process of restoring it for pretty much 5 or even 6 of those years. I have had lots going on in that time but the determination to create something that my father would look upon and say " You know what son, that doesn't look too bad" has driven me to hopefully create one of the best 9Fourteens out there.



This is where it all started. Greatworth Classics, Angus supplied me the car after lots of looking. He was brilliant and I always said that he would be involved with the engine and box. So here we are. On it's way back to Greatworth. Full circle....















































A BIG 'Thank You' to Ross for coming to collect the rolling shell. What a fantastic service. If anyone wants his telephone number just PM me.

Well insured and so very professional. Could not recommend him highly enough.

Within an hour and a half it was with Angus at Greatworth. Angus kindly sent these last two pictures to say it had arrived safely.











Well there you have it. The Pilgrimage to by late father is almost complete. So Angus it's now over to you.....



​Thank you to all that have read this thread and added comments and encouragement along the way. I appreciate it very much.

There is still stuff to do, I get that, but this I believe is one of those moments for reflection.

[Nine One One]

Just wonderful, well done!

[Bootsy]

Agreed, just wonderful is the best way to sum this up - looks amazing

[911hillclimber]

Yes, really quite something, the whole journey has been a pleasure to read.

Lots of time to de-snag anything that might be obvious as the weather is closing in, but the Spring runs will be so sweet!

[rhd racer]

Amazing build with fantastic thought, attention to detail and skill throughout. Well done, your father would be proud. Look forward to seeing that lovely engine in it, and hopefully in the flesh next year


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[hot66]

just the start of the story hopefully as expect to see plenty of posts on it being used

[sladey]

Yep consistently high quality work. Your dad would be very proud.

[Lightweight_911]

... has driven me to hopefully create one of the best 9Fourteens out there.

I think we can safely say you've achieved that !

A stunning outcome with a multitude of unique well thought out & skillfully executed features - something to be proud of (which I'm sure your father would have been too) ...

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[Bootsy]

What Andy says

[chief]

Thank you all, really. I appreciate all the support, suggestions and positive comments.
I know there is still plenty to do, but those of you who have done this kind of stuff before will have hit waypoints and milestones and feel how I do right now. I sat on my skooty stool Saturday evening totally shattered just looking at it.
Felt really odd in truth. I totally trust Angus but the thought of not having control is a new feeling for me. Deep breaths, it’ll all be good….
Thanks again fellas