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> 914 to a GT conversion, metal work
The Metal Surgeon
post Mar 5 2014, 01:03 PM
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QUOTE(bandjoey @ Mar 5 2014, 09:55 AM) *

Super work! And a suggestion. On such a nice car why not peal off before paint the vin sticker and order a new one. The scratchy old one really detracts from nre paint. Otherwise it looks like a new body. Great work. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)



yes we need a new vin tag,we were discussing the same thing.Which vendor will take care of this?

I like suggestions and improvements.Thank you all
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The Metal Surgeon
post Mar 5 2014, 01:06 PM
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QUOTE(stephenaki @ Mar 5 2014, 10:35 AM) *

QUOTE(The Metal Surgeon @ Dec 2 2012, 12:07 PM) *

continuation of grafting....
Front LH fender to get the real feel of the conversion.

I tack with the MIG, but TIG weld the panel in as i can control the heat source.Mig is more of a brittle weld on sheet metal in comparison to TIG.

'know what's under your paint'

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Technical question, what heat settings are you using on the TIG? I am hoping to get the flares I have on this summer and will have access to a TIG welder but was curious to the settings you used. I'm actually in a TIG welding class now so getting plenty of practice.




50 amps setting is a good average for 18 gauge
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post Mar 5 2014, 01:18 PM
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Search for compliance decal. And you'll find the thread to order one
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The Metal Surgeon
post Mar 5 2014, 01:24 PM
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QUOTE(Jeff Hail @ Mar 4 2014, 11:15 PM) *

Skilled craftsman. My compliments.

Any reason the sill triangle reinforcements were omitted during the metal work? I suppose the owner could have "no step" decals made up after paint.

Jeff




.....its a car for a 914 Porsche owner ....not a clumsy overweight Corvette owner!


thanks you all for your comments
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post Mar 5 2014, 01:34 PM
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Wow, just wow. I haven't seen all metal work like that in a long time, very very fair price too, almost too fair lol. That's what it takes folks and why it costs that much as THAT is a lot of work. Awesome !!!!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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post Mar 5 2014, 04:33 PM
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It is bordering on criminal that you covered that metal work with paint. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/pray.gif)
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post Mar 5 2014, 04:51 PM
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Well shit. After looking at yours I want to wad mine up and throw it in the trash. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif)
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post Mar 5 2014, 04:54 PM
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Wait I think I see something....yyyyyeeaaa... no sorry that was on my screen. No its literally &^&^*$ing perfect.
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post Mar 5 2014, 05:13 PM
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QUOTE(boogie_man @ Mar 5 2014, 02:34 PM) *

Wow, just wow. I haven't seen all metal work like that in a long time, very very fair price too, almost too fair lol. That's what it takes folks and why it costs that much as THAT is a lot of work. Awesome !!!!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)

what price?
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post Mar 5 2014, 09:00 PM
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Is perfect OK? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wub.gif)


Someone should use it as a plug so we can make carbon fiber bodies... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif)
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post Mar 6 2014, 08:07 PM
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Thank you everyone for your comments,very much appreciated.As for carbon fiber we are making the spoiler below the front bumper out of carbon fiber.
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Laser scan the body and we can CNC a plug. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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post Mar 6 2014, 10:40 PM
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Stunning work and your reputation precedes you.

Andy Thonet (socalandy member here) makes absolutely "spot on" door vin tags. I'd scrap that and get a new one made.

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post Mar 7 2014, 10:07 AM
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QUOTE(Eric_Shea @ Mar 6 2014, 09:40 PM) *

Stunning work and your reputation precedes you.

Andy Thonet (socalandy member here) makes absolutely "spot on" door vin tags. I'd scrap that and get a new one made.

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Awesome ,thank you!
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post Mar 7 2014, 11:02 AM
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Sorry for the question. When is it best to apply seam sealer, before or after primer?-Guy
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post Mar 7 2014, 11:58 AM
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Sorry for the question. When is it best to apply seam sealer, before or after primer?-Guy




no worries,after primer.make sure its paintable seam sealer.
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post Mar 7 2014, 12:06 PM
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QUOTE(Ferg @ Mar 5 2014, 08:46 AM) *

Very Nice!

No fair that soon Mark is going to have the two nicest 914's in the land (IMG:style_emoticons/default/hissyfit.gif)

You mean this Mark? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/pray.gif)


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post Mar 8 2014, 07:52 AM
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QUOTE(The Metal Surgeon @ Mar 5 2014, 11:06 AM) *

QUOTE(stephenaki @ Mar 5 2014, 10:35 AM) *

QUOTE(The Metal Surgeon @ Dec 2 2012, 12:07 PM) *

continuation of grafting....
Front LH fender to get the real feel of the conversion.

I tack with the MIG, but TIG weld the panel in as i can control the heat source.Mig is more of a brittle weld on sheet metal in comparison to TIG.

'know what's under your paint'

www.themetalsurgeon.com

Technical question, what heat settings are you using on the TIG? I am hoping to get the flares I have on this summer and will have access to a TIG welder but was curious to the settings you used. I'm actually in a TIG welding class now so getting plenty of practice.



Pulse or non pulse?
50 amps setting is a good average for 18 gauge
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post Mar 24 2014, 11:05 PM
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Question for you guys on behalf of myself and the owner.

Advise/ recommendations to paint body color or black the following;

Rockers
bumpers
underbody


thanks so far for all your input.
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post Mar 25 2014, 01:08 AM
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QUOTE(The Metal Surgeon @ Mar 24 2014, 09:05 PM) *

Question for you guys on behalf of myself and the owner.

Advise/ recommendations to paint body color or black the following;

Rockers
bumpers
underbody


thanks so far for all your input.


Signal orange or tangerine orange?
To paint body color looks fat to me.
I think Black rockers.
Bumpers either with black rubber.
Underbody (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) flip a coin.


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