The ITB 914

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It is almost done and ready for its first race next weekend. This has been a very difficult car to build. I am glad it is almost over.


Blake Meredith

[StephenB]

That car looks AWESOME! I love it! I hope it goes as great as it looks! One of my favorite cars I have scene in a while! :026:

Where are you running?
Stephen

[Knestis]

I didn't think of it until i looked at the broadside picture, but stiffening that door bay is a huge issue on that chassis, huh? A guy could cut a 914 in half with a scroll saw across the floor pan in about 2 minutes.

GOOD JOB, Blake. This is going to be a neat addition to the class.

K

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At Roebling Road next weekend.

There is very little flex in the chassis now that is for sure.

[Andy Bettencourt]

Anyone else think there should be a big neon-orange SKULL on the hood of this thing? LOVE IT!

[924Guy]

Very nice!

[chuck baader]

Uh....Blake. Do you really think it will make sound this weekend with that exhaust? Chuck

[Scooter]

That is a super cool car. Here's to seeing something different at the track!

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We will see I have another exhaust ready for it if it doesn't.

[lateapex911]

Awesome Blake! ITB guys, don't be shocked if this thing is running near lap record times right out of the box. It's a top notch build by a shap guy who knows his IT stuff.

Blake I know everyone is telling yuo how to paint it, so why should I be any different?

I would love to see orange numbers, but with gloss black shadows. love the low gloss black with the black wheel centers. menacing~

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If I make it this weekend it won't be on those wheels. One of the one off lug bolts just broke. Now I am trying to find something that will work which is not going to well.

[benspeed]

GO PORSCHE! That cage is awesome. The 914 was a flexi flyer but those monster gussets will sure help.

Willing to share what that project cost?

[tom_sprecher]

Not being aware of the particular issues with the 914 I wondered about all the gusseted structure, but now I know.

You should build bridges.

[lateapex911]

it helps that the 914 is VERY light, so extra tubes and gussets are an easy call. And Blake has got great welding skillz.....

[cjb25hs]

Love It!!!!

[Knestis]

If I make it this weekend it won't be on those wheels. One of the one off lug bolts just broke. Now I am trying to find something that will work which is not going to well.

If you're stuck with ball end lug bolts, look at stock Mercedes parts. They come in a range of lengths.

K

[jdraper08]

Dangg!
That thing looks mean
Great Job!!

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GO PORSCHE! That cage is awesome. The 914 was a flexi flyer but those monster gussets will sure help.

Willing to share what that project cost?

Did all the work myself. Cage, trans rebuild, engine, header. I have not added it up but I would say just either side of 10K.

The wheels are 1980's vintage Jongbloed's. They use an 1.5" long shank nut. I found some but have to go through one of there dealers. We will see how that goes tomorrow.

Blake Meredith

[pablo]

Try Napa they have a good variety of lugs or a tire store

[benspeed]

Thanks for the cost estimate. I dreadfully estimate about $20K on the ITR 968 - we'll see when it's finished. Was hoping to hold it to about $12K and then figured I'd have a street car with a roll cage. At least this build leaves little on the table - only think left would be a Milledge engine.