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Sean_S
post Oct 29 2004, 02:30 PM
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QUOTE(Mueller @ Oct 29 2004, 12:26 PM)
I "love" the use of the forklift (IMG:style_emoticons/default/pray.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)


very neat car (except for the ugly rims in my humble opinion (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) )
I like the subframe for the engine and transmission, very similar to Reddawg racing conversions

Summit Racing will be a good source for some of the items needed (dual fans, Ford 5.0 hop-up parts)

Well, in my first post I mentioned that I used to be a machinery dealer. No 2000 pound piece of fiberglass is gonna slow me down (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif).

Seriously...the forklift is the center of my universe.

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post Oct 29 2004, 02:31 PM
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those KYB shocks suck as well......Champ 500's...my favorite Centerline wheel (IMG:style_emoticons/default/mueba.gif)

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I could have used one of those when I moved my Bridgeport Series 1 with Boss controller into my back yard (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wacko.gif)
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post Oct 29 2004, 02:35 PM
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Snazzy racer ya got there. So what part is 914?
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post Oct 29 2004, 02:41 PM
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Yes more....it is very unlikely I will get to Coos Bay to see it all in it's details....unless you bring it down to the WWC05?

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post Oct 29 2004, 02:55 PM
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Sean,

All I can say is DAMNN - TOO COOOOL!!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/drooley.gif)

Enjoy it man!
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post Oct 29 2004, 03:54 PM
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Sean,

How is the targa bar attached back on the car? It looks like it's just two bolts. Can I assume the targa top still attaches using stock latches? I've been thinking of doing something like that myself, sans chop, of course. I barely fit in the car to begin with.

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post Oct 29 2004, 04:01 PM
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The targa bar is attached via two stainless "alignment pins" at the rear and two knobs at the front. Because of this, it really has no roll protection value but keeps the top on and the cockpit dry just fine.

The top still uses the factory clamps...all 4.


Eventually I will have a pair of "headrest" type roll bars fabricated (fortunately I know a good bender in the area), and I may fabricate a "cam-in" style mount for the bar as well (as you would find in minivans that have removeable seats).

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post Oct 29 2004, 04:42 PM
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Sean,
The previous owner did quite alot of work on this car. How much time did this project take? Did he do the work or contract services? I wonder how much money he spent.
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post Oct 29 2004, 07:35 PM
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Felix,
It might take me awhile to wrench that out of the PO. It's not something I'm sure I want to ask him so soon after him delivering it.

He did mention something about this project substituting for the company of his wife...post divorce.

I'll be sure to get what details I can over time though.

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post Feb 26 2006, 05:26 PM
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mmmmmmm, good. =-)

love the custom fab'd bodywork.

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substituting for the company of his wife...post divorce.

I think that's how I ended up here... (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/laugh.gif) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smilie_pokal.gif)

131 days to the West Coast Classic!!!! U going???
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post Feb 26 2006, 05:55 PM
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HAHA I love the fork lift. Think I will use the fork lift next time I am working on my car (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/laugh.gif)


Just kidding never even thought to pickup my car with the forklift.

really nice for a kit car.
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post Feb 26 2006, 06:13 PM
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Same body kit.
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post Feb 26 2006, 06:32 PM
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Wow, haven't seen this thread in a while. Sean's last post was late 2004. I used to live in Coos Bay! I PMed him a couple/few months back but haven't heard anything.

Hey SEAN! You still around???
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post Feb 27 2006, 12:27 AM
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Great Car, Let us know how it handles! (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smilie_pokal.gif)
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post Feb 27 2006, 11:09 AM
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QUOTE (Sean_S @ Oct 28 2004, 08:53 PM)
Oh by the way... you guys will get a kick out of this...

The (currently out of car) cooling "routing" is via hard steel pipes welded to shape and fixtured for bolting to the bottom of the car.

Imagine going to the hardware store and getting gavanized plumbing pipe...welding it for the bends you want, making brackets so it bolts flush to the undercarriage, and then going an powercoating the whole thing? Weird.

The water pump is an external deal out some Olds or something which has about a 3/4" ID. Truth is, I cannot see why you wouldn't run the same 3/4" through the original heater ducts to the front. Hydrodynamics would lean that there is very little to gain (an possible loss) in running a larger ID than the water pump orfice has.

My 210hp Lotus (which is a hot engine) uses only about 3/4" ID hose from the front to back in it works fine (as it should).

I'll have pic's of this coming too, but I guess I'll be changing that or learning why I should leave the PO's design.

Sean

Sean,
Great looking car. Since you've yet to do the cooling system, I'd suggest considering an electric water pump. It eliminates the belt, which is good, but more importantly it lets you have good circulation at idle. Looks like the Griffin radiator, which works great for me, is already there. But I'd get rid of the fill cap. All you need is the octagonal fill tank at the high point in the engine bay and an overflow container hooked up to it and all the air venting problems will go away.
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post Feb 27 2006, 05:23 PM
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Sean.. to complete the GT-40 theme (that's my first impression of what the car "want to be"..) Try a set of Halibrand Knockoffs on for size....

http://www.kars.com/showcase/halibrand/cobra.html

Cool to see a SBFord used
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post Feb 27 2006, 08:39 PM
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Ok here goes. Welcome to the club and totally love your car. I am a 914 v8 conversion nut. My 914 has 1000hp and 1000lbs of torque. Twin turbo v8. Nuff said about me, it’s all about your car. Here is the low down on your ride. It was originally designed by a company called Keith Wright Enterprises. The official name of the kit was the F-Zero. It was sold as a re-body kit for the 914. The kit consisted of a fibreglass nose, tail, rocker panels, and door skins. The wheel wells will accept 285/40 ZR - 15 front and 345/35 - 15 rears. The basic kit included all of the above and was $3000.00. For and extra $800 you could upgrade to the deluxe kit that added a vented hood, front fenders extractors and a rear wing. It would seem as if you purchased the companies flag ship as it also had the Ford 302 conversion. The company has since gone buy buy but if you would like the contact information just PM me. I would be glad to give it to you.
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post Feb 27 2006, 09:50 PM
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Damn, Very nice car.

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post Oct 30 2007, 09:13 PM
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Anybody hear from Sean lately?
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post Oct 30 2007, 10:46 PM
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Maybe an admin can check out his last login date. As far as I know he hasn't been here since late 2004. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)
I wish he would check in. I'll be going back down to Coos Bay for Thanksgiving. Would love to get some updates and fresh pics.
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