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914-6/904 project begins |
73-914 |
May 4 2018, 09:25 AM
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#821
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 598 Joined: 24-April 10 From: Albany UpstateNY Member No.: 11,651 Region Association: None |
Bravo
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Steve |
May 4 2018, 09:53 AM
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#822
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,764 Joined: 14-June 03 From: Orange County, CA Member No.: 822 Region Association: Southern California |
A couple of points I want to touch on. 1. How much of the car have I personally made? This has been a behind the scenes joke that maybe I'm just paying someone to make me a 550 body, and I watch. Of the panels you see on the car I've made 12 of them. Wray has made some and his students have made some. 2. Why do I jump from project to project? There are forces beyond my control with the 550, I have been at the mercy of Wray's schedule, the work done on the wire frame, and I have to couple all that with my busy schedule, I'm on the road a lot getting cars and it's like being a fisherman, when the fish are biting, you're catching fish. So in a perfect world I wouldn't have to make a living and I could work on my projects full time, trust me I would love that. But I make time when I can and have to work that around other people's schedules. For example, if my wife has to work late I have to get the kids after school, so obviously that isn't a day I can drive 4 hours to Mass and work on the 550. So all jokes aside, that is why I'm forced to jump back and forth from project to project and no, I'm not just paying someone to build me a body. Can we move on now? I was just curious, since this thread is labeled 914-6/904 project begins and it had a bunch of other stuff in it. Maybe you should start another thread with your day job. Both are interesting and No, i am not one of the ones that are harassing you about your 904 build. I find all builds interesting. |
wingnut86 |
May 4 2018, 10:13 AM
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#823
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...boola la boo boola boo... Group: Members Posts: 1,053 Joined: 22-April 10 From: South Carolina Member No.: 11,645 Region Association: South East States |
Sorry I missed all the fun Adam & folks ( that's "people" for all the non-Southerners (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer.gif) ).
I too, have no dog in the hunt, as I'm minus 914s & tooling now that I gifted Blackie, jigs & Tools to the local H. School tech program. Adam - carry on my good man. When I buy my 1st 3 rotted out sailboats (new hobby), I'll send you images of my fine work! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/bs.gif) You folks take care & enjoy his craftsmanship for the purity that my millennial son will never have (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) |
bbrock |
May 4 2018, 11:12 AM
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#824
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,269 Joined: 17-February 17 From: Montana Member No.: 20,845 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
Sorry I missed all the fun Adam & folks ( that's "people" for all the non-Southerners (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer.gif) ). Huh. My dictionary must be out of date: |
TJB/914 |
May 4 2018, 12:18 PM
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#825
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Mid-Engn. Group: Members Posts: 4,388 Joined: 24-February 03 From: Plymouth & Petoskey, MI Member No.: 346 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Adam.
I call you the "Hot & Sour Adam" Some like you & some don't & your workmanship is excellent (IMG:style_emoticons/default/pray.gif) It's a learning process what can be done with metal. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/w00t.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smash.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/popcorn[1].gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif) Never give up. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif) Tom |
Unobtanium-inc |
May 4 2018, 12:36 PM
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#826
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,276 Joined: 29-November 06 From: New York Member No.: 7,276 Region Association: None |
Sorry I missed all the fun Adam & folks ( that's "people" for all the non-Southerners (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer.gif) ). I too, have no dog in the hunt, as I'm minus 914s & tooling now that I gifted Blackie, jigs & Tools to the local H. School tech program. Adam - carry on my good man. When I buy my 1st 3 rotted out sailboats (new hobby), I'll send you images of my fine work! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/bs.gif) You folks take care & enjoy his craftsmanship for the purity that my millennial son will never have (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) Growing up in Atlanta it's good to hear someone talk southern, we don't hear much South Cakalaka speak in NY. Keep it comin'! Do they still check your hearing in SC? "Ya'll come back now, ya hear?" |
Literati914 |
May 4 2018, 01:29 PM
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#827
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,780 Joined: 16-November 06 From: Dallas, TX Member No.: 7,222 Region Association: Southwest Region |
..and another page down with nothing 904 related. Let's keep it going, we may break some kind of record. Maybe there's a shot of an old lawnmower being repaired that can be added or something? anything to disappoint the 904 lovers out there, when they see this thread towards the top of the list (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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SirAndy |
May 4 2018, 04:49 PM
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#828
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,939 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
Let's keep it going, we may break some kind of record. Not even close ... If you added 7500 more pages(!)(Yes, pages, each with 20 posts) to this thread it would still be just #2 (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) |
Tbrown4x4 |
May 4 2018, 05:07 PM
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#829
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 707 Joined: 13-May 14 From: Port Orchard, WA Member No.: 17,338 Region Association: None |
I'm impressed by the wire forms, let alone a panel shaped to fit correctly.
I always jump in looking for 904 progress and am usually disappointed. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) |
euro911 |
May 4 2018, 06:48 PM
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#830
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Retired & living the dream. God help me if I wake up! Group: Members Posts: 8,859 Joined: 2-December 06 From: So.Cal. & No.AZ (USA) Member No.: 7,300 Region Association: Southern California |
Let's keep it going, we may break some kind of record. Not even close ...If you added 7500 more pages(!)(Yes, pages, each with 20 posts) to this thread it would still be just #2 (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) |
altitude411 |
May 4 2018, 08:12 PM
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#831
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I drove my 6 into a tree Group: Members Posts: 1,306 Joined: 21-September 14 From: montana Member No.: 17,932 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
Let's keep it going, we may break some kind of record. Not even close ...If you added 7500 more pages(!)(Yes, pages, each with 20 posts) to this thread it would still be just #2 (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) Well, not so much a thread ... more of a collection. http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=90964 |
euro911 |
May 4 2018, 08:59 PM
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#832
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Retired & living the dream. God help me if I wake up! Group: Members Posts: 8,859 Joined: 2-December 06 From: So.Cal. & No.AZ (USA) Member No.: 7,300 Region Association: Southern California |
Ah ha ...
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Lucky9146 |
May 4 2018, 09:21 PM
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#833
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Always Wanted A Bigger Go Cart Group: Members Posts: 1,666 Joined: 22-September 14 From: Poway California Member No.: 17,942 Region Association: Southern California |
I check this thread occasionally and after reading the last few pages I see the problem.
Not enough 904 content! I offer up this picture as an effort in that regard. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/white914.jpg) |
Unobtanium-inc |
May 4 2018, 09:31 PM
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#834
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,276 Joined: 29-November 06 From: New York Member No.: 7,276 Region Association: None |
Ok, since everyone is clamoring for more 904 content, I can share the car I am using as kind of a guide for my build. 904-0031.
I've documented probably about a third of production in pictures but 0031 is my favorite, not a restored queen, more of a dirty track car. Let me know what you think. Attached image(s) |
Lucky9146 |
May 4 2018, 09:46 PM
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Always Wanted A Bigger Go Cart Group: Members Posts: 1,666 Joined: 22-September 14 From: Poway California Member No.: 17,942 Region Association: Southern California |
A wonderful vision to be sure!
Probably the only car I would want to build would be a 904 so I am envious. Finishing my car kicked my ass for some time to come. Your build will be no small feat and many here want to cheer you on. Good success with the project and focus. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/white914.jpg) |
Unobtanium-inc |
May 4 2018, 10:33 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,276 Joined: 29-November 06 From: New York Member No.: 7,276 Region Association: None |
This is actually my favorite 904 picture, it was given to me by Gerry McCarthy, a dear friend who died a few years ago. He knew more about Porsches than anyone I've ever known. A graduate of the one and only Porsche Carrera School that was held in the back of Max Hoffman's, Gerry knew his stuff but more importantly was happy to share his knowledge. This is him racing with Herb Wetson back in the day.
His shop was legendary. RIP Gerry. Attached thumbnail(s) Attached image(s) |
Spoke |
May 4 2018, 10:58 PM
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Jerry Group: Members Posts: 7,104 Joined: 29-October 04 From: Allentown, PA Member No.: 3,031 Region Association: None |
Cool pics.
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porschetub |
May 5 2018, 02:18 AM
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#838
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,751 Joined: 25-July 15 From: New Zealand Member No.: 18,995 Region Association: None |
Never seen an aircleaner setup like that a 904 ,is that a streetable setup,road legal examples I have seen don't use those ,not like theres a lot around to check (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) .
Anyone picked up on the build a UK guy did on Pelican not too long ago ?,amazing car built off factory drawing for frame and glass panels. Sorry don't have the link bugger ,cause would like to see it again. |
EdwardBlume |
May 5 2018, 07:22 AM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 12,338 Joined: 2-January 03 From: SLO Member No.: 81 Region Association: Central California |
Cool pics. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) |
Unobtanium-inc |
May 5 2018, 07:39 AM
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#840
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,276 Joined: 29-November 06 From: New York Member No.: 7,276 Region Association: None |
Never seen an aircleaner setup like that a 904 ,is that a streetable setup,road legal examples I have seen don't use those ,not like theres a lot around to check (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) . Anyone picked up on the build a UK guy did on Pelican not too long ago ?,amazing car built off factory drawing for frame and glass panels. Sorry don't have the link bugger ,cause would like to see it again. I think you're onto something. Looks to be the street version. The only other car I can find is 0025, which I think was Sir Stirling Moss' street 904. Attached image(s) |
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