mid-weekend update
Yesterday, I collected the second 914. It's now tucked safely away in the corner of the drive with the 72. (the new one is a 75)
The majority of the destruction, mayhem, and terror are confined to the two hoods and the driver's floor. All of which are easily replaced with parts from the 72 or maybe even a reproduction floor panel.
Last night, I wrapped them up until I get back from Rennsport so I don't lose focus on final preparations for that trip.
Undoubtedly, some of you will have noticed the LBDC's new addition in the above photo. Here are some better shots for your perusal.
Getting the duck fitted (for the first time, actually) was a bit of a chore. Despite all the hours of work I have to make it less $hitty, it's still a POS. So the gaps are messy and the trailing edge isn't forking flat. But what I'm after here is a general YES or NO on the duck at all. I can bodywork it further. The Krylon that's on it looks like ass and cannot stay even tho I like the color.
PLEASE CHIME IN
Some of the work that went into getting it mounted in a way that would enable very quick changes between the duck and the smooth lids include, but are not limited to, these trick bushings I modified to use as lower bumps since I only have the bumps that are in the hood and smooth decklid and I wasn't going to swipe either of those.
Forgive the unevenness of the bushings. I modified them on the belt sander as they did not play nicely with the lathe. *The pic is a before/after, not a left/right.
My favorite part of the duck so far is this detail...which goes away with a decklid grille.
I'm not sold on the duck at all despite this being my favorite iteration thereof. So if you have an opinion, please do share it.