 914 to a GT conversion, metal work |
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| bulitt |
 Mar 25 2014, 03:36 AM
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Achtzylinder  Group: Members Posts: 4,188 Joined: 2-October 11 Member No.: 13,632 Region Association: South East States  |
I even like your dolly! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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| The Metal Surgeon |
Mar 25 2014, 07:54 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 128 Joined: 8-September 12 From: Denver,Colorado Member No.: 14,902 Region Association: None |
undecided on signal or tangerine.
painting body,i agree looks fat,need accents |
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| iamchappy |
Mar 25 2014, 08:32 AM
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It all happens so fast! Group: Members Posts: 4,893 Joined: 5-November 03 From: minnetonka, mn Member No.: 1,315 Region Association: Upper MidWest  |
Signal Yellow is a great color that really stands out even against Signal Orange.
Black accents looks the best to me. |
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| CptTripps |
Mar 25 2014, 08:40 AM
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:: Punch and Pie :: Group: Members Posts: 3,584 Joined: 26-December 04 From: Mentor, OH Member No.: 3,342 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Black accents is a more "70's" look. All depends on what you're going for here.
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| ben*james |
Mar 25 2014, 09:03 AM
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LIFER Group: Members Posts: 525 Joined: 16-February 09 From: Portland Oregon Member No.: 10,062 Region Association: Pacific Northwest 
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Accents are best, rockers and bumper tops and valances and factory mirrors a big must....oh I just described my narrow body (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif).
Awesome work. I was having a HO HUM morning until I read this thread, now I'm ready to attack the day! Keep it up. Thanks for posting. |
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| LaneS |
Mar 25 2014, 04:07 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 11 Joined: 22-March 14 From: Santa Cruz, CA Member No.: 17,149 Region Association: None |
Great job! I can't wait to see the finished product.
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| Eric_Shea |
Mar 26 2014, 06:56 AM
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PMB Performance Group: Admin Posts: 19,289 Joined: 3-September 03 From: Salt Lake City, UT Member No.: 1,110 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
QUOTE(The Metal Surgeon @ Mar 25 2014, 07:54 AM)  undecided on signal or tangerine. painting body,i agree looks fat,need accents In a sea of Signal, Tangerine really stands out. Did Mark ever get over to Gints house to see his Tangerine -6? |
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| Eric_Shea |
Mar 26 2014, 06:58 AM
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PMB Performance Group: Admin Posts: 19,289 Joined: 3-September 03 From: Salt Lake City, UT Member No.: 1,110 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
QUOTE(The Metal Surgeon @ Mar 24 2014, 11:05 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. Black makes it "pop" |
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| Johny Blackstain |
Mar 26 2014, 12:13 PM
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Walnut Elite Stratocaster player Group: Members Posts: 3,434 Joined: 5-December 06 From: The Shenandoah River Member No.: 7,318 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
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I think this color combo rocks...
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| 0396 |
Apr 29 2014, 05:09 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,046 Joined: 13-October 03 From: L.A. Calif Member No.: 1,245 Region Association: Southern California |
Any further updates?
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| Phil Plummer |
Apr 30 2014, 06:39 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 120 Joined: 7-January 12 From: Edmonton Ab Canada Member No.: 13,973 Region Association: Canada |
Hi I have mechanically completed my 914/6 conversion and have just installed the metal flares.
The issue is with the 916 front and rear my bodyman tells me the quality is very poor and the fit up the worst he has seen in a while I think these are from QRS . Does anybody know where GOOD quality 916 front and rear bumpers can be had? Phil |
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| Chris H. |
May 1 2014, 07:12 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 4,048 Joined: 2-January 03 From: Chicago 'burbs Member No.: 73 Region Association: Upper MidWest
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Phil,
I'm not a fiberglass expert but have seen many people on the board re-shape fiberglass bumpers significantly to get them to fit right. Seems to be somewhat rare that they bolt right up and the 916 is apparently one of the hardest to fit. You might want to post a separate thread question so everyone sees it and can comment. There are several professional/capable of professional quality body and paint guys here. I've heard good things overall about QRS but nothing specific about the 916 bumpers. Only a couple of companies actually make them. |
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| Moneypit |
May 1 2014, 08:24 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 195 Joined: 4-January 06 From: Georgetown, TX Member No.: 5,360 Region Association: Southwest Region |
Tangerine! My dad's '72 was Tangerine, so I'm biased. It's the 914 that led to us getting a neglected '74 1.8 for $600 and started my 914 addiction!
If only you did charity work, the 1.8 is in a pasture out in west Texas right now with a rusted out control arm mount area. She deserves better! Regarding your technique, from what I read you generally MIG to tack the panels in place, then use TIG to lay the bead and blend the two together? I realized I will have to learn to weld in order to get our current 914 in shape to last a long time. I will probably have to replace the floorpan, and am curious what technique you would use to accomplish that? |
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| The Metal Surgeon |
May 30 2014, 10:15 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 128 Joined: 8-September 12 From: Denver,Colorado Member No.: 14,902 Region Association: None |
bumpers and custom metal GT rockers now in paint.
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| mepstein |
May 31 2014, 07:34 AM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,592 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
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QUOTE(Chris H. @ May 1 2014, 09:12 AM) Phil, I'm not a fiberglass expert but have seen many people on the board re-shape fiberglass bumpers significantly to get them to fit right. Seems to be somewhat rare that they bolt right up and the 916 is apparently one of the hardest to fit. You might want to post a separate thread question so everyone sees it and can comment. There are several professional/capable of professional quality body and paint guys here. I've heard good things overall about QRS but nothing specific about the 916 bumpers. Only a couple of companies actually make them. Scotty b spent many hours reshaping the 916 front on evils car. Many, many hours. It turned him in to a grumpy old man. I would go oem steel. |
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| scotty b |
May 31 2014, 08:41 AM
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rust free you say ? Group: Members Posts: 16,375 Joined: 7-January 05 From: richmond, Va. Member No.: 3,419 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(mepstein @ May 31 2014, 05:34 AM) QUOTE(Chris H. @ May 1 2014, 09:12 AM) Phil, I'm not a fiberglass expert but have seen many people on the board re-shape fiberglass bumpers significantly to get them to fit right. Seems to be somewhat rare that they bolt right up and the 916 is apparently one of the hardest to fit. You might want to post a separate thread question so everyone sees it and can comment. There are several professional/capable of professional quality body and paint guys here. I've heard good things overall about QRS but nothing specific about the 916 bumpers. Only a couple of companies actually make them. Scotty b spent many hours reshaping the 916 front on evils car. Many, many hours. It turned him in to a grumpy old man. I would go oem steel. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif) Front AND rear (IMG:style_emoticons/default/mad.gif) |
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| Emmel |
May 31 2014, 02:43 PM
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Emmel's Enamels Group: Members Posts: 59 Joined: 19-February 14 From: Colorado Member No.: 17,018 Region Association: None |
Best in the Business.
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| Mike Bellis |
Jul 1 2014, 10:46 PM
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Resident Electrician Group: Members Posts: 8,346 Joined: 22-June 09 From: Midlothian TX Member No.: 10,496 Region Association: None
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Looks great!
I never would have painted that car. The metal work was so nice, I would have just clear coated it. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) |
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| CptTripps |
Jul 2 2014, 05:22 AM
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:: Punch and Pie :: Group: Members Posts: 3,584 Joined: 26-December 04 From: Mentor, OH Member No.: 3,342 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
QUOTE(Mike Bellis @ Jul 2 2014, 12:46 AM) Looks great! I never would have painted that car. The metal work was so nice, I would have just clear coated it. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) I thought the same thing. Shame to cover all of that up. I'd hazard a guess that there is less than 2oz of filler on that thing. |
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