Tubeframe 914, Started work on my rear custom uprights |
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Tubeframe 914, Started work on my rear custom uprights |
stewteral |
Sep 24 2010, 02:53 PM
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Old Member Group: Members Posts: 384 Joined: 4-December 07 From: Camarillo, CA Member No.: 8,424 Region Association: Southern California |
Hi Randall,
I'm in California with a California car that I'm rebuilding with more rust than yours! So I hope you appreciate that you have a good car for your project. Having the paint and body already done is a great way to start and the color is great! Thanks for all the great photos, your work is absolutely superior and sets a standard for all us to try to attain. Thanks also for your rotissorie for the car gave me an idea on how I can build one for my project! I would love to see more photos as you build your tube frame and install the Subie engine. Best of luck, Terry |
Hontec |
Sep 24 2010, 03:02 PM
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I see things..... Group: Members Posts: 261 Joined: 23-September 10 From: Netherlands Member No.: 12,210 Region Association: Europe |
Terry
Thank you, The car had been in a paintshop for 10 years before I bought it. The papers that come with the car say it's black........The paintjob however isn't that good, when I started removing the tar on the bottom, beneath it, it was covered in rust, and when i removed some sealant in the back, there was rust underneath. All of this tells me the paintjob wasn't done thoroughly. I however do appreciate the chassis is in a pretty good condition compared to many others I have seen. Nevertheless it will be paintstripped completely again...... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) |
arkitect |
Sep 25 2010, 07:39 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 617 Joined: 3-March 10 From: Stockton, CA Member No.: 11,426 Region Association: None |
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/pray.gif) My hat's off to you, excellant job. Wish I had a tenth of your skills. Look forward to more picts, would also like to see previous projects.
Dave |
roadster fan |
Sep 25 2010, 10:10 AM
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Project Frankenstein !!!!!!!! Group: Members Posts: 1,009 Joined: 24-November 05 From: Aptos, CA Member No.: 5,184 Region Association: Northern California |
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Maltese Falcon |
Sep 25 2010, 10:53 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,819 Joined: 14-September 04 From: Mulholland SoCal Member No.: 2,755 Region Association: None |
Randall, top quality work and skills ! I know of 2 other tube frame 914s here in the states, but your "Show and tell" pics are fascinating at the least. Good things coming from Den Haag (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
Marty |
Hontec |
Sep 26 2010, 10:54 AM
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I see things..... Group: Members Posts: 261 Joined: 23-September 10 From: Netherlands Member No.: 12,210 Region Association: Europe |
Thanks guys, your inputs are appreciated!
@ Marty; you know Den Haag? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) |
Britain Smith |
Sep 26 2010, 11:59 AM
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Nano Member Group: Members Posts: 2,354 Joined: 27-February 03 From: Hillsboro, OR Member No.: 364 |
Thats a lot of work to prove a point...but very nice indeed.
-Britain |
Hontec |
Sep 26 2010, 12:04 PM
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I see things..... Group: Members Posts: 261 Joined: 23-September 10 From: Netherlands Member No.: 12,210 Region Association: Europe |
Thats a lot of work to prove a point...but very nice indeed. -Britain Absolutely true, (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) kind of drastic, but I already had 5 or so cars and another carcass out back was sort of too much...... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) |
KELTY360 |
Sep 26 2010, 03:59 PM
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914 Neferati Group: Members Posts: 5,081 Joined: 31-December 05 From: Pt. Townsend, WA Member No.: 5,344 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
The ultimate 914 option.......built-in jackstands!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/pray.gif)
Incredible thread, incredible workmanship. |
ripper911 |
Sep 26 2010, 04:57 PM
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corde pulsum tangite Group: Members Posts: 2,920 Joined: 25-April 10 From: Powder Springs, GA Member No.: 11,654 Region Association: South East States |
I love the Netherlands (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smoke.gif) , I've only been once (IMG:style_emoticons/default/mad.gif)
I hope to go back and visit as soon as possible. Nice work, Keep it coming! |
URY914 |
Sep 26 2010, 07:05 PM
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I built the lightest 914 in the history of mankind. Group: Members Posts: 123,042 Joined: 3-February 03 From: Jacksonville, FL Member No.: 222 Region Association: None |
Please explain to me again why you need to build such a strong jig? I don't understand the need for all the bracing. It is very nice work and looks great.
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sooba_dave |
Sep 26 2010, 07:07 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 21 Joined: 16-June 10 From: champaign, IL Member No.: 11,848 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Holy cows! I can't wait to see the next set of pictures! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/popcorn[1].gif)
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Hontec |
Sep 27 2010, 02:17 AM
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I see things..... Group: Members Posts: 261 Joined: 23-September 10 From: Netherlands Member No.: 12,210 Region Association: Europe |
Please explain to me again why you need to build such a strong jig? I don't understand the need for all the bracing. It is very nice work and looks great. You're absolutely right, I don't need to build it this strong. But that's how I like to do it and since I want to build a good jig for my use ,and when I'm done,as a repair jig that I can rent out to the 914 guy(shop) here in The Netherlands. My reasoning is that I can better make it fool proof then... I've seen a few jigs now and they were too simple, If I just weld a single upright to mark a fixed point on the chassis, the welded part will distort under heat and the position to be marked will be incorrect, hence my multitude in bracing. Better to be safe than sorry is my filosofy.....I'm not going to take any chances with this car. I want to go flat out, with a good powefull engine and a sequential transmission. I know the guy that makes the carbon bodies for the Spijker cars and he is going to make my fenders (GT) out of carbon, as well as the doors and hoods/roof. Exterior wise I want her to look like a stock GT, but only way lighter and way more powerful. The Inside needs to be high tech....... My wife calls it OCD..... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) |
phillstek |
Sep 27 2010, 06:11 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 350 Joined: 19-May 10 From: Byron Bay, Australia Member No.: 11,741 Region Association: None |
Please explain to me again why you need to build such a strong jig? I don't understand the need for all the bracing. It is very nice work and looks great. You're absolutely right, I don't need to build it this strong. But that's how I like to do it and since I want to build a good jig for my use ,and when I'm done,as a repair jig that I can rent out to the 914 guy(shop) here in The Netherlands. My reasoning is that I can better make it fool proof then... I've seen a few jigs now and they were too simple, If I just weld a single upright to mark a fixed point on the chassis, the welded part will distort under heat and the position to be marked will be incorrect, hence my multitude in bracing. Better to be safe than sorry is my filosofy.....I'm not going to take any chances with this car. I want to go flat out, with a good powefull engine and a sequential transmission. I know the guy that makes the carbon bodies for the Spijker cars and he is going to make my fenders (GT) out of carbon, as well as the doors and hoods/roof. Exterior wise I want her to look like a stock GT, but only way lighter and way more powerful. The Inside needs to be high tech....... My wife calls it OCD..... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) Hoe gaat het met u...echt goed werk op uw auto! When you get the guys from Spyker to make your carbon parts get them to make some for me also. Better yet, why not organize a group buy!? Phil |
scotty b |
Sep 27 2010, 06:25 AM
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rust free you say ? Group: Members Posts: 16,375 Joined: 7-January 05 From: richmond, Va. Member No.: 3,419 Region Association: None |
You and Dana and Rick need to have a master build sometime (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif)
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rick 918-S |
Sep 27 2010, 07:43 AM
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Hey nice rack! -Celette Group: Members Posts: 20,681 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Now in Superior WI Member No.: 43 Region Association: Northstar Region |
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/sunglasses.gif)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(scotty b @ Sep 27 2010, 07:25 AM) </div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->
You and Dana and Rick need to have a master build sometime (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif) [/quote] Don't count yourself out of that build Scotty... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/pray.gif) I like your fixture. I have a Celette Bench but no fixtures yet. I now have a nice straight chassis to work off of like yours. I think based on what I have seen the 914's in your part of the world could benefit from your fixture. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/thumb3d.gif) |
Hontec |
Sep 27 2010, 08:30 AM
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I see things..... Group: Members Posts: 261 Joined: 23-September 10 From: Netherlands Member No.: 12,210 Region Association: Europe |
I am a master in thinking up the most weird things, so that would be interesting (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) |
Hontec |
Sep 27 2010, 08:34 AM
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I see things..... Group: Members Posts: 261 Joined: 23-September 10 From: Netherlands Member No.: 12,210 Region Association: Europe |
Hoe gaat het met u...echt goed werk op uw auto! When you get the guys from Spyker to make your carbon parts get them to make some for me also. Better yet, why not organize a group buy!? Phil Heel goed, dankjewel!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) About the fenders/hoods... The molds will be mine after this , so technically reproduction is possible....If it turns out the way I want to, I will seriously consider producing them... |
Hontec |
Sep 27 2010, 08:39 AM
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I see things..... Group: Members Posts: 261 Joined: 23-September 10 From: Netherlands Member No.: 12,210 Region Association: Europe |
I like your fixture. I have a Celette Bench but no fixtures yet. I now have a nice straight chassis to work off of like yours. I think based on what I have seen the 914's in your part of the world could benefit from your fixture. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/thumb3d.gif) Celette is the best, however expensive. The fixtures I think you're going to have to make yourself.......In the old original 914 repair manuals I bought in Germany, I saw that porsche had jigs for the front suspension etc, but finding them is near to impossible I guess.. Indeed 9 out of 10 914's here are bad......And I'm glad I have my fairly excellent chassis for this project......but it cost me, I paid around 8k in us$ for this one in good shape.....without engine/transmission but rolling..... |
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