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dangrouche
post Mar 15 2019, 09:14 PM
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welded cracked engine lid bracket with flux core, my first time welding


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post Mar 15 2019, 09:28 PM
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That reminds me I have to do that on one of my brackets on the '71 (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)


Gonna let someone else do it- tried my hand at welding when I was restoring my 356 cab- quickly found out I'd better stick to my day job.
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post Mar 16 2019, 06:35 AM
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QUOTE(dangrouche @ Mar 15 2019, 08:14 PM) *

welded cracked engine lid bracket with flux core, my first time welding

Well there ya go. The welder paid for itself. Just remember that the metal should be really clean for flux core welds. Turn your wire speed down just a bit or the temp up a bit and you'll get better burn in and your welds will lay a little flatter. Keep it up. Practice makes perfect. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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post Mar 16 2019, 07:04 AM
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QUOTE(76-914 @ Mar 16 2019, 04:35 AM) *

QUOTE(dangrouche @ Mar 15 2019, 08:14 PM) *

welded cracked engine lid bracket with flux core, my first time welding

Well there ya go. The welder paid for itself. Just remember that the metal should be really clean for flux core welds. Turn your wire speed down just a bit or the temp up a bit and you'll get better burn in and your welds will lay a little flatter. Keep it up. Practice makes perfect. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)



I just want to clarify one thing as it's the welding instructor in me. Heat for welders are amps. Amps is achieved through wire speed with the correct potential setting with the voltage tap..
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post Mar 16 2019, 09:59 AM
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went to cars and coffee, lots of porsches and a couple new 914’s here too.
this blue one the guypicked up near Savannah recently for under $1000 not running- but runs fine now, no long or jack point rust he did welll! an old paint job but just fine for a driver, Welcome to the club Mike!!


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post Mar 16 2019, 05:19 PM
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Worked on the front wing.

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post Mar 16 2019, 07:57 PM
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Removed interior to replace the carpet and found that the pedal cluster needed a rebuild and clean up of mounting area.
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post Mar 16 2019, 08:02 PM
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post Mar 16 2019, 08:03 PM
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Wow! Looking awesome Simonjb. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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Thanks Michael...one more....its been a 2 year restoration..every single nut and bolt...but it’s been a blast. Have a few more small things left.

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post Mar 17 2019, 10:33 PM
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While waiting on the rotisserie for my 75’ I decided to remove the bumpers and go full on home chrome on these here bumpers on the 73’. Couple rounds of bondo, 220 grit and some tender loving care to smooth em out then hit them with etching primer and krylon chrome and clear coat. Fun project and impressed with the results. Why the hell not.

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post Mar 17 2019, 10:41 PM
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Thanks Michael...one more....its been a 2 year restoration..every single nut and bolt...but it’s been a blast. Have a few more small things left.

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Your car is beautiful and glad you are having fun with it!

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My resto is frustrating AF because the learning curve is so steep.

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post Mar 18 2019, 04:08 AM
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post Mar 18 2019, 12:54 PM
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Worked on brakes. New front rotors, flushed and bled fluid. Good hard pedal. Went out to bed the rotors but I got interrupted. Then I heard the right bearing. Quickly headed back. I think I got the clamping nut on too tight. Will fix that asap. Also adjusted parking brake per Eric Shea's excellent instructions. It's a little better but needs more attention.

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While waiting on the rotisserie for my 75’ I decided to remove the bumpers and go full on home chrome on these here bumpers on the 73’. Couple rounds of bondo, 220 grit and some tender loving care to smooth em out then hit them with etching primer and krylon chrome and clear coat. Fun project and impressed with the results. Why the hell not.

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huge improvement! good job
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QUOTE(MiniStevieG @ Mar 17 2019, 08:33 PM) *

While waiting on the rotisserie for my 75’ I decided to remove the bumpers and go full on home chrome on these here bumpers on the 73’. Couple rounds of bondo, 220 grit and some tender loving care to smooth em out then hit them with etching primer and krylon chrome and clear coat. Fun project and impressed with the results. Why the hell not.


huge improvement! good job


Thank you!
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post Mar 18 2019, 01:15 PM
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I just registered my “driver” for the California Festival of Speed which will be displaying 914’s in celebration of 50 year anniversary!Attached Image
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I just registered my “driver” for the California Festival of Speed which will be displaying 914’s in celebration of 50 year anniversary!


Nice car! What color is that btw? Still contemplating the color for my 75’ restoration. Leaning toward Olympic Blue.
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