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post Feb 12 2014, 08:42 PM
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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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post Feb 12 2014, 10:36 PM
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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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post Feb 12 2014, 11:56 PM
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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!


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post Feb 13 2014, 09:11 PM
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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

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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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post Feb 14 2014, 12:29 AM
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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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post Feb 14 2014, 08:29 AM
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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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post Feb 14 2014, 10:12 AM
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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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post Feb 14 2014, 10:40 AM
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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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post Feb 14 2014, 12:07 PM
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a couple of well placed ceramic heaters is the route I am going. light, electric and no hoses to plumb.
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post Feb 16 2014, 08:26 AM
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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. If I can find the right ones, I'll go that direction. I like the idea of instant heat, but also need them to fit in with my theme.

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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post Feb 19 2014, 12:32 PM
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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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post Feb 19 2014, 09:16 PM
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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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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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post Feb 20 2014, 10:11 PM
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MUCH better. Bill's doing a great job.


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post Feb 21 2014, 07:38 AM
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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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post Feb 21 2014, 08:07 AM
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Wow! That's really hard to do. Nice work Bill!
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post Feb 21 2014, 12:00 PM
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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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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.


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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.

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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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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?


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