PIX, Pix Of Enlightenment Options

[veekry9]

The rear axle cls are aligned.Scaled +/- 0.5mm:
WB:
250LM 2400mm
914 GT 2450mm


WB:
250 LM 2400mm
904GTS 2300mm

904GTS builds:
http://www.ddk-online.com/phpBB2/viewtopic...=15&t=51499
http://www.early911sregistry.org/forums/sh...ca-build-thread
http://members.shaw.ca/p904/



So,a tight squeeze for sure,some good planning.
A primer for those welding their own frame,triangulation for stiffness.


Countach Chassis.The strength and stiffness is obvious,not a dainty bridge at all.
A well done set of girders at the hips,side intrusion 'beams',tough.
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Although not as ultra cool, you needn't physically join the engines. I grew up in Seattle where they imported a lot of foreign. An informal drag strip was down by Shilshole Bay. I would swear there were stories about a VW beetle with twin engines. One mounted in the passenger compartment. Getting the power of the second engine to the ground might be tricky with a 914.
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Golden Gardens...pretty much shut down when I was 16
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Fittipaldi had one.


Not to spoil the other aspect of producing the most beautiful fairy dust. I kinda think we aren't in PhotoShop anymore.

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The rear axle cls are aligned.Scaled +/- 0.5mm:
WB:
250LM 2400mm
914 GT 2450mm

That frame makes me feel old. So pretty, and you end up crouched in one of the side trays. I would need a chain hoist to get in and out. Somewhere along the way my get up and go left. The matching work aligning the two cars is awesome.

[veekry9]

http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?sho...22522&st=47
OK.here's the plan.. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif)
Get 2 sets of cases,and weld them together after machining the front and rear off each respective set.
Front 2 and rear 2.Makes a long case to carry 8 cylinders.
Look,if the guy in Aus can weld magnesium cases,it would have to be easier to do the same to 356 T6 alloy cases.
Marginally easier admittedly,but possible to achieve the exalted F-8.
Fun with TIG,in an oven,inert gas flushed... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

Although not as ultra cool, you needn't physically join the engines.I grew up in Seattle where they imported a lot of foreign.
An informal drag strip was down by Shilshole Bay.I would swear there were stories about a VW beetle with twin engines.One mounted in the passenger compartment.
Getting the power of the second engine to the ground might be tricky with a 914.

Well,a 912 engine,being hard to come by,may be replicated with Two Subaru Tribeca Sixes. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif)
A gang of two,as the Fittipaldi brothers did long ago.The plan worked. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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http://bringatrailer.com/2014/08/19/flat-t...-canam-tribute/
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http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?sho...22522&st=42
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[veekry9]

Well,I did purchase a 1:18 diecast model of the 250LM as a gift,some half dozen yrs ago.
But no,the intent was to trial fit the 914 with the sloped LeMans windsceen,as it has a more rounded profile.
*The 250 LM glass by the way,is only available to the owners of the original cars,factory,I believe.And pricey.*
(edit:07/23/16)Totally wrong on that,it is then,possible to meld a 250's windscreen onto a 914's chassis. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/evilgrin.gif)
Gee,thanks,[sixnotfour],I would never have considered the proposal.*A wider,taller windshield,allowing more shoulder room.*
(edit:07/27/16):Well,after some measurements,it is the 904's windscreen that is taller,the 250's is wider and more sloped.
http://www.pilkington.com/en-gb/uk/automot...-models/ferrari

But,the Lancia Stratos windscreen is a piece that is not too dear.
Way rad.
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[sixnotfour]

NO

[veekry9]

Yes. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif)
250LM=914-8,a comparison I never considered,because it's ludicrous,as demonstrated above.
Pretty extreme concept,huh?This one is the Stratos glass,the roofline of the 914,lowered to meet the top of it.~50mm.
The A pillar is closely matched to the Stratos glass's trailing edge,changed to meet the taper to the top.
After all,many a 914 windshield is damaged,as is the chassis.A derelict rusted varmint nest,in a field,free.
Some consider the 914's bare bones as a starting point,a basic map on which to draw a path to a nirvana of one's preference.
The chassis,when lowered from the standard ride height,makes for altered suspension geometry,nasty at the edge.
Chopping,channeling,lengthening,bigblock,turbo,lpg,nitromethane,lakes,and more.
This is the pix,leave your preconceptions and dogmas behind when you enter here.Open your mind,start the Reactor.
Kick an idea or two,one of your own,that you made yourself,or not.
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Original 250s
You know if you belong. If you don't,we'll tell you.
17M
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[sixnotfour]

Better

you need some

[veekry9]

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Yang,I need more Yang,Yin,I got.
Now,where did I put that pen?
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http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?sho...2522&st=130
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CadCam that simply works well.
https://www.rhino3d.com/...1K,USA
http://madcamcnc.com/...1K--6K,Sweden
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[sixnotfour]

Head Start;

http://www.ebay.com/itm/162154394356?force...6&viewitem=

[sixnotfour]

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[My 914]

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No, No, No...its all wrong.

[sixnotfour]

what ..what ?? have not read the whole thread,,almost fits...needs a windshield Hahahaha

[veekry9]

Neato!
A unique sail treatment,and it appears that they love the shape,guiding the air behind the targa.
I haven't decided,and will wait for the completed product,and the slot is an interesting feature.
The sizing of the grated opening and exit of the air passages makes one wonder at the flow produced.
I feel the sail,extended so far aft,hides the fender's top curvature,a detail defining the 914's rear.
The early Cayman is a good example of the desire to maintain a discrete rear fender curve.

https://www.google.ca/search?q=lancia+gamma...g1byU7fwoixM%3A

The tapered sail has been popular since the 904 and Dino 246,and tagging a pair onto a mid engine is also a popular pastime.
Expectations of conformity and adherence to stock outlines,particularly in California,are timid and the opposite of the flashy fastback.



This looks ok,911 sail looking.

[Rand]

Not a 914 anymore. But a better nod to their brethren than most of the other hacks we see.

[veekry9]

This color is Olive Gold.


A red wine color,wb 2630,for the longer engine.
Later,I'll make some mods to cool better and reduce drag.
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[sixnotfour]

better copyright/ pattend / trademark , the 5 paddle 4 lug style fuch...don't let MW see this....

[veekry9]

To be modified slightly,I feel the petals are too wide,a '60s flower power fad.
Ties of that style were the rage at the time,seen in 'Austin Powers'.
I'll narrow them to see if there is an improvement,a subjective perception.
I wanted to try a ten hole wheel,and I like the Four-Fuchs raised hammering.
Doing one without the high contrast black paint,looking good.
You're right though,looked and haven't found any wheels similar to this design.
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[sixnotfour]

Shelby Talladega Wheel (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer.gif)

[veekry9]

^Unlike.
Maybe there is someone out there,liking that.

Fourth iteration.


5-Fuchs-4-003

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