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cn2800
post Jun 10 2017, 02:47 PM
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Not today, but in the last four days of the paint/body class I took-

After soda blasting the area and replacing a credit card-sized piece of the passenger bulkhead (the passenger long was still solid), we got the new battery tray, tray support, and engine shelf welded in:


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post Jun 10 2017, 02:48 PM
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Then took one last trip up on the rack to fine-tune the front passenger side structure before final trim and weld of the new parts:

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post Jun 10 2017, 02:51 PM
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The instructor has been a body man for 35+ years, and did all the pulls by eye. Here is the result with the hood aligned with the leading edge of the cowl, parallel and evenly spaced between the fenders:

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He seems to know what he's doing.
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post Jun 10 2017, 02:52 PM
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So for the final class (nothing motivates like a deadline), I got the finish trimming and fitting done, and it was time to tack the new parts in:

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post Jun 10 2017, 02:56 PM
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So three years after buying the car, two and a half years after Mark shipped me the front clip from California, two years after ordering the new trunk floor from Restoration Design, and multiple interruptions later, the 914 is technically one single piece of metal again:

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After all that cutting and welding, all the front end measurements were less that 1mm off the factory specifications.

Next fall, we will work on finishing the welds, stripping the body, and paint. I guess that leaves me the summer to work on the transmission, engine, and decide what color to paint it.
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post Jun 10 2017, 03:02 PM
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So no one has to search back to find it, this is what she looked like the day she arrived at home:


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post Jun 10 2017, 03:16 PM
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Working on Aluminum fabrication of 6x9 speaker enclosures to fit where the stock ones originally sat in the cabin. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)

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post Jun 10 2017, 03:27 PM
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QUOTE(cn2800 @ Jun 10 2017, 01:56 PM) *
So three years after buying the car, two and a half years after Mark shipped me the front clip from California, two years after ordering the new trunk floor from Restoration Design, and multiple interruptions later, the 914 is technically one single piece of metal again:

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After all that cutting and welding, all the front end measurements were less that 1mm off the factory specifications.

Next fall, we will work on finishing the welds, stripping the body, and paint. I guess that leaves me the summer to work on the transmission, engine, and decide what color to paint it.
Nice work (IMG:style_emoticons/default/thumb3d.gif)

Our auto shop class out here closed down for the summer too (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif)

My wife and I took an evening auto-body shop class at the Harbor Occupational Center in San Pedro some 20 or more years ago. It was a great class. If I had extensive body work needed, I'd definitely do it again (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sawzall-smiley.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welder.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smash.gif)
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post Jun 10 2017, 03:37 PM
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Finally got the car back from the shop after a full engine swap from my existing 1.8L FI to Forrest's dual-carb 2.2L, so I washed the car and got the shop dust off of it inside and out. Attached Image
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post Jun 10 2017, 04:36 PM
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I just got my 914 out of storage since Parade-2013 (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif)
I had Stabil additives in the gas tank and put in a new battery. I went through the usual procedures, turn the key a few times to get fuel in the system. Hit the starter and it fired up after a few cranks. The sound of my Triad muffler was awsome (IMG:style_emoticons/default/w00t.gif) Washed it and cleaned the wheels. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wub.gif) I need insurance and new tags so I was only able to take a few laps around the neighborhood. Back in the garage with the car cover off, so I can admire it after a long storage period.

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post Jun 10 2017, 07:08 PM
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ran across a 3,0L and bought it

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post Jun 11 2017, 12:48 PM
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Unboxed this stuff.....i guess factory FI is out of the question (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

For me this will be ITBv2.0 since I sold my 1st setup, to whom I cannot remember.

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post Jun 11 2017, 02:03 PM
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This should be an interesting build to follow (IMG:style_emoticons/default/popcorn[1].gif)
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post Jun 11 2017, 04:41 PM
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My horn started going off when I turned the wheel at WCR. Turns out the screws holding the wiper/turn signals came loose. All good now.
Has anyone replaced the 75 plastic crappy steering column with a 73-74 column?
The 73-74 is all metal and looks to be a better setup.
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post Jun 11 2017, 08:56 PM
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My horn started going off when I turned the wheel at WCR. Turns out the screws holding the wiper/turn signals came loose. All good now.
Has anyone replaced the 75 plastic crappy steering column with a 73-74 column?
The 73-74 is all metal and looks to be a better setup.


Interesting; the ghost-wipe issue (unintensional wiper on/off) is caused by one of those screws coming loose, IIRC, The upper right one ?
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post Jun 11 2017, 09:51 PM
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Played in the garage for a bit, one thing nice about CNC is I can run a program and do something else....like use a clay bar on the wifes car, 1st time using one, came out great so far.

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QUOTE(Steve @ Jun 11 2017, 03:41 PM) *

My horn started going off when I turned the wheel at WCR. Turns out the screws holding the wiper/turn signals came loose. All good now.
Has anyone replaced the 75 plastic crappy steering column with a 73-74 column?
The 73-74 is all metal and looks to be a better setup.


Interesting; the ghost-wipe issue (unintensional wiper on/off) is caused by one of those screws coming loose, IIRC, The upper right one ?

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post Jun 12 2017, 06:08 PM
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Drove It. For those of you still on the fence re: to convert or not to convert. Jesus!

At 4K in breakin, it screams. I cant wait until 7 shows up. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)


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Mid Engin. thanks for sharing. That is a great looking car. Best, Mark
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I install the amp power switch, plug-in for the iPod, and a charging port all in a new location.
Check out my build at the link below in my signature.

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