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| Spoke |
 Feb 12 2014, 08:42 PM
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Jerry  Group: Members Posts: 7,112 Joined: 29-October 04 From: Allentown, PA Member No.: 3,031 Region Association: None 
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QUOTE(CptTripps @ Feb 12 2014, 08:21 PM)  BUT...it looks like I have a bit of a mess in the passenger front quarter. Thinking I may need someone to cut one off of a body for me. This thing is chewed. Going to take a lot of work...or a panel. Thoughts? What say the MetalSurgeon? It doesn't look rusted. |
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| barefoot |
Feb 12 2014, 10:36 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,336 Joined: 19-March 13 From: Charleston SC Member No.: 15,673 Region Association: South East States
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Just thinking out loud, what do you water cooled guys due for cabin heat since some of you live north of Mason-Dixon?
Show off your solutions !! |
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| CptTripps |
Feb 12 2014, 11:56 PM
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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 |
Not rusted. Looks like it was used as a teething toy by this guy.
Cabin heat: No clue. I'm not adding anything yet. Next winter! Attached image(s) 
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| 914forme |
Feb 13 2014, 09:11 PM
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Times a wastin', get wrenchin'! Group: Members Posts: 3,896 Joined: 24-July 04 From: Dayton, Ohio Member No.: 2,388 Region Association: None
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I was flipping thru the Summit Racing catalog and found this, if its heat only solution it might be interesting.
Summit Racing Part Number:SUM-991102-1 Heater Type:Dual front vent Heater Material:Nylon Heater Finish:Black Heater Depth (in):8.625 in. Heater Height (in):6.500 in. Heater Width (in):9.500 in. Heater Flow (cfm):260 Heater Output (btus):28,000 Fan Speed:3-speed Uses Engine Coolant for Heat:Yes  They also have slight larger one. My car usually goes in at the end of October, and back out late March early April. I am putting in Seat heaters. But I am thinking about adding something like this, or a mustang heater core to the fresh air blower. I have auto-xed in the rain and snow, some times its nice to take a little fog off a window, and kep your hands warm. Though for me it adds to the weight, weight is bad. But seeing is good, rain-x anti-fog, is also good, just like rain-x is good for cars with out windshield wipers. Heres my rant, its hard to find weights of any products out there. Summit doesn't even list shipping weights, so if your picking between three items, all with in a few dollars of each other, I will pick the lightest one every time. Yet a racing catalog doesn't list weights. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/screwy.gif) This thread and a few others linked in this thread will give you an idea what has been done. Bob BIGKAT_83 of course gets my pick for best street solution. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif) Doug you started that thread. |
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| CptTripps |
Feb 14 2014, 12:29 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 |
That's a very cool heater. I am at Summit about once a week, so I'll grab one next time. Great call! (I'll weigh it for you too.)
I have seat heat, but defrost is a safety issue now that I think of it. |
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| 914forme |
Feb 14 2014, 08:29 AM
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Times a wastin', get wrenchin'! Group: Members Posts: 3,896 Joined: 24-July 04 From: Dayton, Ohio Member No.: 2,388 Region Association: None
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Cool, that would be great.
Since it will be the highest point in the system if it is under the cowl, I would add an air bleed to help purge the system. |
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| rick 918-S |
Feb 14 2014, 10:12 AM
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Hey nice rack! -Celette Group: Members Posts: 20,839 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Now in Superior WI Member No.: 43 Region Association: Northstar Region 
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I would repair that. Take a propane torch and heat up the sealant that is wadded up in that pocket and scrap it out clean. The you can start to bump it back into shape. Wish I had the time to come help Doug but I won't be in Cleveland again until April.
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| CptTripps |
Feb 14 2014, 10:40 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 |
I was thinking of adding the fill/resivour up there. To make it easier.
I know you would Rick. I think I can get it on my own. Just going to take some time and patience. I don't have much of either. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) |
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| effutuo101 |
Feb 14 2014, 12:07 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,735 Joined: 10-April 05 From: Lemon Grove Member No.: 3,914 Region Association: Southern California |
a couple of well placed ceramic heaters is the route I am going. light, electric and no hoses to plumb.
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| CptTripps |
Feb 16 2014, 08:26 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(effutuo101 @ Feb 14 2014, 02:07 PM) a couple of well placed ceramic heaters is the route I am going. light, electric and no hoses to plumb. I was thinking about that too. Edit: On second thought, there don't seem to be any that are appropriate for an in-dash installation. The reviews are all pretty terrible too. |
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| CptTripps |
Feb 19 2014, 12:32 PM
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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 |
I'm bringing in some "backup" to help me out.
I met a guy this morning that's a recent graduate from the Ohio Technical College's Classic Car Restoration program. ( http://www.ohiotech.edu/programs/restoration/ ) He's looking for work...I'm looking to get this project done at some point...seems like a great deal! I gave him the info for here, so if you see a new guy named Bill show up, be nice. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) |
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| billbeck429 |
Feb 19 2014, 09:16 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 1 Joined: 19-February 14 From: Cleveland Member No.: 17,019 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Hey guys, I am the aforementioned Bill. Been reading for about 5 hrs trying to get up to speed on the 914's and its pretty sweet stuff your cranking out. Hot rodding at its finest.
Just wanted to say "hey" and I may have some questions Later on if I cant find them myself but right now im full! |
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| 76-914 |
Feb 19 2014, 09:58 PM
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Repeat Offender & Resident Subaru Antagonist Group: Members Posts: 13,653 Joined: 23-January 09 From: Temecula, CA Member No.: 9,964 Region Association: Southern California
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Hey Bill, welcome aboard. Doug can use some help since his weekend release program was cancelled. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif)
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| CptTripps |
Feb 20 2014, 10:11 PM
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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 |
MUCH better. Bill's doing a great job.
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| DRPHIL914 |
Feb 21 2014, 07:38 AM
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Dr. Phil Group: Members Posts: 5,811 Joined: 9-December 09 From: Bluffton, SC Member No.: 11,106 Region Association: South East States
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QUOTE(CptTripps @ Feb 19 2014, 01:32 PM) I'm bringing in some "backup" to help me out. I met a guy this morning that's a recent graduate from the Ohio Technical College's Classic Car Restoration program. ( http://www.ohiotech.edu/programs/restoration/ ) He's looking for work...I'm looking to get this project done at some point...seems like a great deal! I gave him the info for here, so if you see a new guy named Bill show up, be nice. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/slap.gif) oh, no! you are contributing to the deliquency of a minor! actually, thats a great idea, a "win-win" he can help you with the (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welder.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smash.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sawzall-smiley.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welder.gif) and more (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welder.gif) , maybe you could be reponsible for converting him over to the 914world of rust (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif) -let me know if he needs another project to learn on- wait, thats yours- (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif) once he learns more i'll send mine up there - make sure he knows how to fix the longs and jackpoints though, ok? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif) and keep up the documentation- more pictures!! |
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| Chris H. |
Feb 21 2014, 08:07 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 4,053 Joined: 2-January 03 From: Chicago 'burbs Member No.: 73 Region Association: Upper MidWest
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Wow! That's really hard to do. Nice work Bill!
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| CptTripps |
Feb 21 2014, 12:00 PM
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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 |
BTW: I think Bill is in his early 40s. Just decided he wanted to work on cars, so he moved to Cleveland from St. Louis to go to OTC.
He should be at the house working when I get home. (I'm on an airplane right now.) I'll take some more pics. |
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| CptTripps |
Feb 21 2014, 06:49 PM
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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 |
Bill got a bit done today. The front where the metal was all chewed up looks to be formed nicely now. Not perfect, but it is miles better and should clean up very nicely.
Next up is the flares. The welds were tightened up and ground a bit. I can see this coming together nicely too. He thinks I'll be done and painted in about 3-4 weeks. He'll be on it 8h a day, so I'd expect we may be able to get through it a bit quicker. Attached thumbnail(s)  
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| CptTripps |
Feb 23 2014, 09:04 PM
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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 |
With Bill working on the body over the next few weeks, I can concentrate on all the other stuff that needs done. Part of that, is to get a lot of little things cleaned up.
So....Garrett and I went out and bought a blasting cabinet today. It was on sale from $299 to $209...and I had a 25% off, so for $150 I took it home.  I'd rebuild this cluster, but thought it would be a good idea to break it all down, glass-bead it, and get it out to powder coat after Kent is done with the hydraulic clutch build.   |
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| CptTripps |
Feb 24 2014, 05:01 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 |
On another note...
Switched to different interior materials. Originally, it was going to be Black vinyl with black Alcantara. Now I'm thinking Gray/Gray. I think the Gray looks better with the brushed Aluminum. Thoughts? Attached thumbnail(s) 
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