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Just another Factory 6 being fixed up |
altitude411 |
Oct 24 2020, 03:35 PM
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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 |
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Luke M |
Jan 23 2021, 08:27 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,400 Joined: 8-February 05 From: WNY Member No.: 3,574 Region Association: North East States |
Back at it here... I had to put the engine build on pause while I wait for some piston squirters. I've been working here and there on the Celette to Blachawk fixture issue.
I came up with a fix and pretty much have it squared away. Hopefully I can get it all done this weekend so I can start cutting away by next weekend. I did find an issue with the right front A-arm mounting area. It looks like the car was bottomed out or struck something. That caused the front mounting point to be pushed up between 5 and 8 mm. Looks like I'll need to pull that down before I can mount that fixture. Getting there slowly but surely. Attached image(s) |
Luke M |
Jan 23 2021, 08:30 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,400 Joined: 8-February 05 From: WNY Member No.: 3,574 Region Association: North East States |
Work on mating fixtures to bench..
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Luke M |
Jan 23 2021, 08:38 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,400 Joined: 8-February 05 From: WNY Member No.: 3,574 Region Association: North East States |
Right A-arm mount issue to be addressed. 5-8 mm upward hit. You can see where it took the hit on the front trunk pan. I need to cut away some of the pan for the cooler install but I'll wait a little to do that. Time to straighten the mount first.
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Cairo94507 |
Jan 23 2021, 09:10 AM
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Michael Group: Members Posts: 10,130 Joined: 1-November 08 From: Auburn, CA Member No.: 9,712 Region Association: Northern California |
Very nice table. This is going to be a nice Six. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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Luke M |
Jan 24 2021, 06:56 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,400 Joined: 8-February 05 From: WNY Member No.: 3,574 Region Association: North East States |
Front end fixtures are done. I need to rework the mounting plates on the rear before welding those up. I also need to go buy a hydraulic pull style ram to fix the issue at the front A-arm mount. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smash.gif)
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Luke M |
Jan 25 2021, 10:51 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,400 Joined: 8-February 05 From: WNY Member No.: 3,574 Region Association: North East States |
Got some new tools... I need to wrap up these rear fixtures and build some braces for the targa to windshield frame.
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Luke M |
Jan 26 2021, 10:11 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,400 Joined: 8-February 05 From: WNY Member No.: 3,574 Region Association: North East States |
Targa to windshield frame brace is in and got the R/R Q-panel off.
Measurements are dead on so hopefully it'll stay that way. I'd like to start cutting out the right long by the end of the week. Anyone have a NOS R/R inner panel??? Now would be the time to replace this otherwise I'll use the RD one. Attached image(s) |
Root_Werks |
Jan 27 2021, 10:32 AM
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Village Idiot Group: Members Posts: 8,510 Joined: 25-May 04 From: About 5NM from Canada Member No.: 2,105 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
What a great project! This is some serious time and effort put into a 914 and it shows. Thanks for sharing the progress!
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Cairo94507 |
Jan 27 2021, 01:40 PM
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Michael Group: Members Posts: 10,130 Joined: 1-November 08 From: Auburn, CA Member No.: 9,712 Region Association: Northern California |
Love seeing them stripped down and restored to live a new life. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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Luke M |
Jan 27 2021, 08:10 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,400 Joined: 8-February 05 From: WNY Member No.: 3,574 Region Association: North East States |
The chassis is now locked down on the fixtures and the cutting has begun. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sawzall-smiley.gif)
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watsonrx13 |
Jan 28 2021, 04:36 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,735 Joined: 18-February 03 From: Plant City, FL Member No.: 312 Region Association: South East States |
You sir are insane and a true craftsman.
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Luke M |
Jan 28 2021, 06:47 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,400 Joined: 8-February 05 From: WNY Member No.: 3,574 Region Association: North East States |
Did a rough cutout of the right long. Now to cut and grind away all of the old long section. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sawzall-smiley.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smash.gif)
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djway |
Jan 28 2021, 10:58 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 787 Joined: 16-October 15 From: Riverside Member No.: 19,266 Region Association: Southern California |
WOW
Tools are the best ...... |
Luke M |
Jan 30 2021, 07:11 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,400 Joined: 8-February 05 From: WNY Member No.: 3,574 Region Association: North East States |
I spent all of Friday afternoon drilling out spot weld, cutting, and grinding away all of the old long section. What a PITA. Got it all cleaned up and ready so I can test fit the new NOS long today. I have some other work to get done before I can install it for good. I need to get a few more parts from RD. I also need to track down a plug end for the spot welder and rework the spot welder arms. I'm gonna try and use the spot welder as much as I can then finish with plug welds.
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mate914 |
Jan 30 2021, 07:56 AM
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Matt Group: Members Posts: 802 Joined: 27-February 09 From: Eagles mere, PA Member No.: 10,102 Region Association: North East States |
I spent all of Friday afternoon drilling out spot weld, cutting, and grinding away all of the old long section. What a PITA. Got it all cleaned up and ready so I can test fit the new NOS long today. I have some other work to get done before I can install it for good. I need to get a few more parts from RD. I also need to track down a plug end for the spot welder and rework the spot welder arms. I'm gonna try and use the spot welder as much as I can then finish with plug welds. Floppy disk for grinders are simple the best. I'm not sure if your using one or not. They blend welds and remove material fast. I see your doing a lot of work, but your pictures are always clean? Looks very good. Matt |
rgalla9146 |
Jan 30 2021, 08:20 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,671 Joined: 23-November 05 From: Paramus NJ Member No.: 5,176 Region Association: None |
Luke you certainly don't shy away from hard work. WOW! .... what a project. You've prepared well with tools and parts for the job too. One step at a time, you'll get it done. You've done plenty already. Too bad you're so far away. I'd like to visit and lend a hand. Be careful. One word of caution about grinding, protect your eyes, ears, the other cars and glass in the area. The damage often isn't noticed untill it's too late. Forge on. |
Luke M |
Jan 30 2021, 12:02 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,400 Joined: 8-February 05 From: WNY Member No.: 3,574 Region Association: North East States |
Hi Rory,
Working away for sure. I'd like the car in paint by May. I know I can , I know I can...lol.. I move the Cayenne outside when I grind/weld. And yes I make a pretty good mess but I also like my garage as clean as possible..lol.. Test fitted the long. Needs some fine tuning but overall fits well. Taking a lunch break then back to it. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer3.gif) Attached image(s) |
IronHillRestorations |
Jan 30 2021, 05:25 PM
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I. I. R. C. Group: Members Posts: 6,792 Joined: 18-March 03 From: West TN Member No.: 439 Region Association: None |
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BillC |
Jan 30 2021, 05:36 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 578 Joined: 24-April 15 From: Silver Spring, MD Member No.: 18,667 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Very cool!
I'd love to have a frame bench some day. |
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