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> CptTripps' Restoration 2 - The Grey Matter Build, Back in Doug’s garage
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post Apr 3 2014, 07:51 AM
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I enjoy this thread and am amazed at your work. Keep it up. Hope to make if over there in a Porsche if the weather would ever break
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post Apr 3 2014, 10:38 AM
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Thanks guys.

Yeah...I had both hands on it, it caught and swung around. the guard WAS on, but in the back position so I could cut the metal.

I'm meeting with my upholstery guy in a few hours to drop off the seats to be re-covered. They should look awesome.
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post Apr 3 2014, 12:19 PM
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You're a madman!!! You're making great progress
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post Apr 3 2014, 12:47 PM
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Wow, Cpt Tripps....this is one cool build! And I've found that I cut myself at least once every time I
do any work on my car....or it seems like it anyway! Can't wait to see this car up and driving!! Jon
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post Apr 3 2014, 01:53 PM
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QUOTE(CptTripps @ Apr 3 2014, 06:28 AM) *

I also did the FG work on the speaker pods for the pillars. The holes were a bit too big for the separates I have, so I closed up the holes, and I'll re-drill and then cover in Alcantara.


"If you need a set with a different size, let me know." (IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
Shoulda gone with no holes. So, what tweeters and hole size did you come up with?

BTW, are there more than 24 hrs in a day in Shaker Heights, OH?
I may have to move there.

"Cranked quite a bit last night while Dan and Doug were over finishing up the body work (for now.)"

Should this read: Did crank quite a bit last night...? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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post Apr 3 2014, 05:25 PM
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Yeah...I know...I know. I miss-read that so I just took what you had handy. No biggie. Went with the kicker 6.5" separates. So the hole is about 3/4" too big. O-well.

Just dropped the seats off to be re-done. They're going to be pretty awesome. I'll wait to show you all what I came up with. :-)

Headed home to crank on the brakes tonight. I also had an issue with the rear hubs feeling like they're loose. I think they just aren't right enough. We'll see!
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post Apr 3 2014, 06:41 PM
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QUOTE(CptTripps @ Apr 3 2014, 07:25 PM) *

I also had an issue with the rear hubs feeling like they're loose. I think they just aren't right enough. We'll see!


Do you have the spline installed and castellated nut on? Or is this a different issue?

This car is going to be too nice to drive.
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post Apr 3 2014, 09:18 PM
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Do you have the spline installed and castellated nut on? Or is this a different issue?

This car is going to be too nice to drive.


I plan on driving the SHIT out of this car.

I'm using 911 hubs all around and the rears just feel like they aren't tight enough. I don't have the leverage to crank on them right now (no motor) so I'll investigate further when I get that going.


Tonight I spent the evening rebuilding all 4 brakes. I took everything down to a powder-coated frame and replaced every seal and dust cover. Then put the lines on them and bolted up the conversion parts and pads. The fronts are installed...rears are waiting for the brake rotors.


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post Apr 4 2014, 02:15 PM
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you better get cracking on it the 18th is coming fast. after all the 12-14 hour days i had on it that car better make it to hershey even if it has to be pushed there lol (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif)
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post Apr 4 2014, 02:34 PM
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Weeeellllll look who it is....Dan the body guy! A lot of people want your number Dan. You did some great work on that car. Really nice job! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)

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post Apr 4 2014, 02:53 PM
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QUOTE(Chris H. @ Apr 4 2014, 04:34 PM) *

Weeeellllll look who it is....Dan the body guy! A lot of people want your number Dan. You did some great work on that car. Really nice job! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)

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thanks chris, believe it or not the car was a real pleasure to work on and doug is a great guy to deal with. as for my number if anybody in the area wants to reach me my email is dfoulkrod1970@yahoo (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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post Apr 4 2014, 06:23 PM
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In the area, heck, I'll bring mine up on a trailer and rotisserie. You did some great work on that car. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/pray.gif)

And yes I agree with Chris
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post Apr 5 2014, 12:03 PM
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Yup. Dan's my body guy from now on.

I'm in DC with my family this weekend, and in Vegas all next week, so I've got next Fri-Sun and the nights the following week to get it wrapped up. I didn't take pics but the electrical is about laid out and the ECU is back from being re-worked, so I'm closer than I appear.

I really need to work out the hoses and routing for the radiator. That's going to take some imagination and work.
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post Apr 5 2014, 07:47 PM
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In the area, heck, I'll bring mine up on a trailer and rotisserie. You did some great work on that car. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/pray.gif)

And yes I agree with Chris
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thanks stephen, dont forget your wallet if you make the trip. my friends at the paint supplier will appreciate the business, will i have more than 2 weeks to complete it? lol as ive said before i enjoyed working on grey matter it was nice to be able to help get it to hershey on the 18th. its a hell of a nice build, im looking forward to seeing dougs vision completed it should bring him many years of enjoyment
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post Apr 7 2014, 03:23 AM
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Drove home from DC this morning and just about met my motor guy in my driveway upon arrival. Good timing!

We got the motor unpacked and ready to attach to the trans. So that's what I did next!

After installing a new lightweight flywheel and organic racing clutch, I got everything put together and ready to go! Trans mated with no issues and the throw-out bearing snapped into place. Added the "magic flanges" because the time seemed right.


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post Apr 7 2014, 03:28 AM
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I lowered everything and had my neighbor and his son lift the car while I rolled the motor in place.

I'll get it jacked up and mounted this morning before I leave for Vegas. I'll be there a few days and then I'm back at this build until she starts.

My hope is, I'll be able to have it out to Matt's shop next Saturday morn to get the motor started and drive it home Sunday to install the interior. It'll be close. But I think I can do it.


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post Apr 10 2014, 11:10 AM
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No updates for a few days, as I've been in Vegas at a conference. I'm hitting it hard this week so I can drive it this weekend. Gotta make it happen!

Anybody want to come to Cleveland this weekend to help?
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post Apr 10 2014, 11:16 PM
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QUOTE(CptTripps @ Apr 10 2014, 12:10 PM) *

No updates for a few days, as I've been in Vegas at a conference. I'm hitting it hard this week so I can drive it this weekend. Gotta make it happen!

Anybody want to come to Cleveland this weekend to help?


I was actually supposed to be in Cleveland delivering the 911 but I got a stay of execution until June 1st.

Nice progress!
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post Apr 11 2014, 05:53 AM
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I was actually supposed to be in Cleveland delivering the 911 but I got a stay of execution until June 1st.

Nice progress!


Damn. That would have been great! Hope I'll see you then.

Honestly, I just want someone else to give everything a once-over so I'm not about to go down the road in a death-trap!
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post Apr 11 2014, 06:09 AM
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Doug, i'm not sure how you are going to get that on the road in a week! BUT you have some serious mad ninja build skills (IMG:style_emoticons/default/ninja.gif) !
i hope all the electrical sorts out. it seems like that could be the only thing holding you back in the end. do you have the harness installed yet? wish i was going to Hershey this year, but seems i always have a conflict with C.E. conferences every april. - heck, its been a month since i started trying to get my brakes fully bled after replacing all the lines, calipers etc. so i hope that goes smoother for you than it has for me! - this might be the fastest build from tub to finish ive seen in being around the 914world the past 5 years! looking forward to more pics!!!!!!!
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