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trcarrera |
Dec 9 2004, 10:20 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 14 Joined: 10-May 04 From: Granville, Ohio Member No.: 2,050 |
Im building a 914-6 out of my 914-4. I have a ultimate 914 wide body coming. SO I need to take off the 914-4 body how should I go about that. And web pages or tips would be great.
Thanks, Theron |
vortrex |
Dec 9 2004, 10:21 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,687 Joined: 24-December 02 From: SF, CA Member No.: 4 Region Association: None |
it's a unibody. get out the sawzall!
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trcarrera |
Dec 9 2004, 11:17 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 14 Joined: 10-May 04 From: Granville, Ohio Member No.: 2,050 |
I know its a unibody but is there any info about take the body parts off besides "get out the sawzall!"
HAHAHH, Theron |
McMark |
Dec 10 2004, 01:40 AM
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914 Freak! Group: Retired Admin Posts: 20,179 Joined: 13-March 03 From: Grand Rapids, MI Member No.: 419 Region Association: None |
Everything is welded together. You just cut where you need to. Usually that means holding the new panels in place, marking lines and cutting away the unnecessary metal. For the most part you're going into uncharted territory. There's no guide book for what you're trying to do. The kit you're buying will attach, in some manner, to the existing body. So you'll probably end up leaving and inch or two of each fender to attach the fiberglass panels to.
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) Does this kit's manufacturer have a web page? |
ChrisFoley |
Dec 10 2004, 07:07 AM
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I am Tangerine Racing Group: Members Posts: 7,958 Joined: 29-January 03 From: Bolton, CT Member No.: 209 Region Association: None |
You should probably talk directly to Roger Sheridan for a good answer to that question. I assume you are using this as a street car, not a race car and want the body mounted more-or-less permanently.
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Kerrys914 |
Dec 10 2004, 07:35 AM
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Dear, the parts I just sold paid for that part ;) Group: Members Posts: 1,568 Joined: 26-December 02 From: Williamsburg, VA Member No.: 16 |
my $.02
I would cut and remove only the amount of panels needed to get a proper fit and clearance for wheels or ? Best of luck and post some photos |
trcarrera |
Dec 10 2004, 08:42 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 14 Joined: 10-May 04 From: Granville, Ohio Member No.: 2,050 |
Thanks for the info. some one asked if this kit's manufacturer had a web page?. This is it http://www.ultimate914.com/MOTORSPORTS_WE/...idan_Motox.html Im getting the wide body..
Thanks, Theron |
IronHillRestorations |
Dec 10 2004, 08:55 AM
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I. I. R. C. Group: Members Posts: 6,759 Joined: 18-March 03 From: West TN Member No.: 439 Region Association: None |
A word of caution, most fiberglass companies consider all parts produced to be "racing parts". So if you do not end up with concours fit and finish, do not be surprised. I have no experience with Sheridan's stuff, and I've heard good things about what they make, but again every car photographed on their page is a race car.
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URY914 |
Dec 10 2004, 09:05 AM
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I built the lightest 914 in the history of mankind. Group: Members Posts: 123,026 Joined: 3-February 03 From: Jacksonville, FL Member No.: 222 Region Association: None |
Are you planning on 'glassing the new panels to the body or making them removeable?
Paul |
Root_Werks |
Dec 10 2004, 12:04 PM
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Village Idiot Group: Members Posts: 8,424 Joined: 25-May 04 From: About 5NM from Canada Member No.: 2,105 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
QUOTE(URY914 @ Dec 10 2004, 07:05 AM) Are you planning on 'glassing the new panels to the body or making them removeable? Paul Yeah, what he asked. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) It makes a big difference if you want to bond and blend or just fasten them on with fasteners like a race car. |
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