just another progress thread, and introduction-hi im xsboost90! Options

[xsboost90]

ill go ahead and introduce myself as im a regular on rennlist and recently more on here. My name is dan(xsboost90) since i used to be big time into turbo mk3 supras. Got my first porsche a year ago-89 944 and after doing alot of work/paint etc..traded it for a 924s and a 76 914 2.0. Now im in the process of rebuilding from the ground up this car including cutting out some rust-not too bad someone had already done alot-PO owned a body shop- but missed some in the floor and fenders. I also purchased a motor which has already been totally rebuilt w/ very little milage and a cam from someone local who needed more-200hp 2.0 rat motor!!- for their project. Ill go ahead and start a thread and try to keep its progress posted for those who find these things handy. I also have a couple of pics of what i plan on it to look like in the next couple months when i paint it..yes im a jack of all trades so to speak. Thanks, stay tuned. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif)

[xsboost90]

last week..

[xsboost90]

here is where i welded the fenders into the cowl....what rust?

[mharrison]

Welcome to the board! I'll look forward to following your progress. (Maybe it will encourage me to move a little faster on mine!)

So, any plans to BOOST the 914?

[xsboost90]

i threw a "pull the motor out party" this saturday, it was...short lived as it took a half hour to pull the motor and six more to drink all the beer.

[xsboost90]

now i have the rear suspension out and im going to weld up the rear floor section, strap the rear arms/ frame and rockers inside the car, and install some s2- yes 944 s2 springs in the rear as they are the same size diameter and factory 160lbs. I also have some 924s phone dials that when i drill the rear and w/ the adapters on the front-eventually 911 suspension up front- bolt right up 6" wheels.

this is what im planning on the car to look like eventually.

[914GT]

My kind of party! I'd like to go where I can drink beer and watch somebody else work on cars for a change.

[xsboost90]

i doubt itll ever get boosted..but we'll keep that option open.

[brant]

Dan,

wow.. great looking car.
keep it up...

brant

[aircooledboy]

Never think for one second yours is "just" another progress thread. I think it is a lock that everybody's two favorite things about this place are: 1)instant access to an unbelievable amount of knowledge and experience 2) the chance to gain motivation and vicariously live through the projects of others by following their resto threads. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/boldblue.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif)

Remember though, there is no such thing as too many pics, but you will get your balls busted if you don't post enough. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/monkeydance.gif)

[kafermeister]

Never think for one second yours is "just" another progress thread. I think it is a lock that everybody's two favorite things about this place are: 1)instant access to an unbelievable amount of knowledge and experience 2) the chance to gain motivation and vicariously live through the projects of others by following their resto threads.

Remember though, there is no such thing as too many pics, but you will get your balls busted if you don't post enough.

Well said Chris. I (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wub.gif) progress pics and stories. Can't have enough pics.

Dan, if you need any help, I'm in the area and could donate the occasional Saturday afternoon here and there. What part of Cincy are you located? You hang with any of the VW guys?

FWIW, I also own a white '76 2.0 (rolller)....for now. May be going to new owner when the facilities become available. Then I'll start on my Blau '75 Ca roller.

Rick Harris

[SpecialK]

I like the idea of welding up the cowl to fender seam, hey it's not like the fenders are 'bolt-on'. Looks good, and eliminates one of the many "rust traps" so common on these cars.

I'm all for customizing and modifying these cars to suit. The only version IMO that would be worth keeping absolutely "stock" is an original -6.

That being said, what's up with that yellow one...... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/huh.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol2.gif)


Aircooledboy is correct, PICS, PICS, and more PICS! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer.gif)


Kevin

[Steve Thacker]

Welcome to the board! I'm up here in Columbus. Keep up the good work on the car, looks nice.

[xsboost90]

ok, some more pics of the car and some stuff i got to go into it...eventually.

[xsboost90]

my rebuilt 2.0 w/ scat cam, racing wires, stainless heat exchangers and lightened flywheel....

[xsboost90]

phones? oh yeah!

[Gint]

Remember though, there is no such thing as too many pics, but you will get your balls busted if you don't post enough.

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Welcome to the Club Dan.

Make a sig, put your name and a link to this this thread in it. Let me know if you need help

[MattR]

Nice car! I like the wheels, Im running the same ones on my car.


Can we get some more pics of the poster girls? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wub.gif)

[xsboost90]

got the floor all cut out the other day and ready to patch up, not much rust, just at the rear corner of the firewall and floor.

[xsboost90]

made a patch panel for the center and welded it all up, next step will be the sides and center below the linkage...should be fun.