Rain cover for GT engine lids.., Can someone produce these please? |
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Rain cover for GT engine lids.., Can someone produce these please? |
DougC |
Oct 4 2004, 10:49 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 949 Joined: 6-July 04 From: Dallas, TX Member No.: 2,307 |
I have an idea for a simple cover for the GT engine lid user to use when car is parked outside and the forcast calls for rain. I don't use a raintray, not sure anyone does that has a GT engine lid. Anyway I scurried outside this Saturday just before it started to pour and placed plastic trash bags on my engine lid to keep the electronics dry so I could work on timing Sunday without dampness. I started thinking that it'd be nice to have a custom water repelent vinyl cover made for this area. It could be made just slightly larger than the entire engine lid and have magnets sewn into each of the four sides. It could be kept folded up in the trunk and used in emergencies or when you're uncertain of the weather (while shopping, etc.). Actually might be convenient for either of the engine lids in lieu of the rain tray. It'd have to be removed before driving but keeping the electricals dry might keep you from getting stranded with a motor that wouldn't start..I'm thinking simple black with black welting around the edge. Anyone here have sewing skills?
Doug C |
Aaron Cox |
Oct 4 2004, 10:52 AM
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Professional Lawn Dart Group: Retired Admin Posts: 24,541 Joined: 1-February 03 From: OC Member No.: 219 Region Association: Southern California |
seen it done before. cool tonneau cover.
ask an upholstery shop or 'dr evil' may be able to get mexicans at los panchos to do it |
seanery |
Oct 4 2004, 10:56 AM
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waiting to rebuild whitey! Group: Retired Admin Posts: 15,854 Joined: 7-January 03 From: Indy Member No.: 100 Region Association: None |
might check out Perry Kieh's 914 Umbrella cover. If the material is right it should do the trick and is already available.
The info is in the vendor area he goes by 9146986. |
DougC |
Oct 4 2004, 11:00 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 949 Joined: 6-July 04 From: Dallas, TX Member No.: 2,307 |
I thought about those umbrella covers (and I'd like to have one) but I think It would take longer to put on than what I have in mind.
Doug C |
Dr Evil |
Oct 4 2004, 11:15 AM
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Send me your transmission! Group: Members Posts: 23,031 Joined: 21-November 03 From: Loveland, OH 45140 Member No.: 1,372 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
I'll look into it. I'll need materials reccomendations, dimentions, and orders (quantity).
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914werke |
Oct 4 2004, 11:17 AM
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"I got blisters on me fingers" Group: Members Posts: 10,542 Joined: 22-March 03 From: USofA Member No.: 453 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Why not just a expanded rain tray?
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SirAndy |
Oct 4 2004, 11:26 AM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,815 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
kind of defeats the purpose of a GT lid, doesn't it? everything (and i mean *EVERYTHING*) can be easily made water-tight, except those metal-mesh air cleaners i have on the carbs.
i have been looking for a rain-shield for those (like on the /6 carbs) ... i have hosed down my engine comp a few times now, no problems. get caps for the battery terminals, make sure all your important connectors have rubber boots, tape off any other obvious electrical connections (wire extensions etc.) get a good cover for the relay board. my car has been parked in the rain for 2 (CA winter) seasons like this with no problems what-so-ever. i don't have a garage, so the car has to sit outside all the time (i had the stock air-cleaner on the D-Jet). all i need to find now is the carb-rainshields (or a good FI system (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) ) ... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif) Andy |
ClayPerrine |
Oct 4 2004, 11:41 AM
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Life's been good to me so far..... Group: Admin Posts: 15,820 Joined: 11-September 03 From: Hurst, TX. Member No.: 1,143 Region Association: NineFourteenerVille |
go to your local sign shop and get a sheet of All-Mag that will cover the engine lid. Then just stick it to the inside of the rear deck lid when not in use. It will keep the rain out, and it won't blow off in the wind.
I did this when I had carbs on the 2.0. If I didn't it would hydraulically lock from the rain. |
Jake Raby |
Oct 4 2004, 12:06 PM
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Engine Surgeon Group: Members Posts: 9,398 Joined: 31-August 03 From: Lost Member No.: 1,095 Region Association: South East States |
My fiberglass guy and I are making a new tray for my 914 DTM. We could change it easily if someone would send me a sample to go from..
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IronHillRestorations |
Oct 4 2004, 12:06 PM
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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 |
It doesn't take long to put on my cover, unless it's windy. It also solves the weather seal leak on the side glass to roof seal.
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IronHillRestorations |
Oct 4 2004, 12:08 PM
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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 |
another shot
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SpecialK |
Oct 4 2004, 12:21 PM
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aircraft surgeon Group: Benefactors Posts: 3,211 Joined: 15-March 04 From: Pacific, MO Member No.: 1,797 |
Hi-Ho-Silber had one of Perry's umbrella covers on a run we took. It goes on and off in no time, great protection for the 30+ year old interior, takes up almost no room when stowed in the trunk, and was VERY well made. It's on my "gonna get" list Perry! Now, if I can just get one of those with clear plastic in the front and rear I won't have to worry about ever replacing the my roof weather stripping. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)
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Mueller |
Oct 4 2004, 12:24 PM
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914 Freak! Group: Members Posts: 17,150 Joined: 4-January 03 From: Antioch, CA Member No.: 87 Region Association: None |
How about something similar to a cargo cover as used in station wagons/suvs??? ....tons of them on eBay
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IronHillRestorations |
Oct 4 2004, 12:29 PM
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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 |
QUOTE(Special_K @ Oct 4 2004, 10:21 AM) if I can just get one of those with clear plastic in the front and rear I won't have to worry about ever replacing the my roof weather stripping. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) I've actually had a few guys want to know if they could drive the car with the cover on! About as well as Ray Charles could've..... |
DougC |
Oct 4 2004, 12:38 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 949 Joined: 6-July 04 From: Dallas, TX Member No.: 2,307 |
Clay, that All-Mag is a good idea.. I'll probably get some of that for the time being. Actually two pieces of All-Mag sewn into a water repelant nylon/vinyl cover, so that it would fold closed like a book might work great and look better than just plain old All-Mag..add a silk screened crest or 914Club logo and it'd be really nice.
SirAndy, I'd been meaning to ask if anyone sold rain shields for the 2 Webber setup..I take it from you're post that we're out of luck on that one? I'm suprised no one has made them out of carbon fiber yet. And you reminded me too that I have to start looking for a GOOD relay board cover. Yeah PK, I think that umbrella is on my Christmas wish list.. Doug C |
morph |
Oct 5 2004, 10:57 AM
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quality parts builder Group: Members Posts: 1,828 Joined: 25-November 03 From: oregon coast Member No.: 1,389 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
hats hats hats, i couldnt belive the response i recieved when i asked about carb hats.here is a photo of the plug,that is going to be polished and sent over to our glass shop to be tooled.we will be releasing this part in carbon fiber as well.
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Aaron Cox |
Oct 5 2004, 11:02 AM
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Professional Lawn Dart Group: Retired Admin Posts: 24,541 Joined: 1-February 03 From: OC Member No.: 219 Region Association: Southern California |
FInally!!!
i suggested weber 4 banger hats forever ago! |
mudfoot76 |
Oct 5 2004, 11:16 AM
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Currently teenerless :-( Group: Members Posts: 946 Joined: 18-March 04 From: Carmel, IN Member No.: 1,814 Region Association: None |
The hats are a brilliant idea, but what about protecting the rest of the engine bay?
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DougC |
Oct 6 2004, 01:34 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 949 Joined: 6-July 04 From: Dallas, TX Member No.: 2,307 |
Morphenspectra, that's what I'm talkin' about... when and how much? I actually just did a search "carb hats" and only found this thread. Was this discussed somewhere else- point me in that dirrection please.
Doug C |
bob91403 |
Oct 6 2004, 01:38 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 618 Joined: 15-September 04 From: Los Angeles, CA Member No.: 2,763 |
Doug, see my thread "Magnetic Bras", check back, I will be offering engine bay covers soon. Thanks, Bob
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