2017 Build-Off Challenge - OFFICIAL CONTEST THREAD, Race to "914 Day" Options

[jd74914]

December Update
Build thread: http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=227430

ACCOMPLISHMENTS
1. New spring tender spacers made for JRZ shocks.
2. Removed TGV's from EJ257 intake manifold.
3. Started reverse engineering engine harness for building totally new harness. Lately I've been spending a lot of time combing through the factory manual and looking for connectors/pins.
4. Finished design of from sway bar mounts and purchased all parts. Machining soon.

CHALLENGES
Time and now cold! I've been trying to get a bit more work time in every week and so far have been successful. It's getting too cold outside to spend much time in the unheated garage so I've been working on indoors things.

VENDORS
None this month. Chris (Tygaboy) cut out a right inner fender well that's going to get patched in soon. Thanks Chris!

[CAMshaft]

CAMshaft Build December Update

http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=297659

Accomplishments:

Make custom 914 cookie cutter, bake 914 cookies
Attend Black Forest Racing Christmas party
Remove rear bumper
Remove tail light assemblies
Remove sail panel vinyl
continue to gut interior / dash
remove fiberglass patch from passenger side floor
continue gauge refurbish

Next steps:

Start removal of floor pans and structure now that I know the extent of corrosion
Fuel tank, IP, harness removal

Challenges:

Rust
Fiberglass itchiness
Learning where the windshield header is before driving my shoulder into it every time I get stand up while working on the floor


Vendors:

None this month

[JmuRiz]

I'm in the same boat as 914forme
December Update:
Nothing to really update, still waiting word back on the health of my engine from my engine builder...didn't really expect anything with the holidays etc.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
Bought some more stuff (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) (I'm really good at that)
Made the final payment on my /6 heat exchangers to MB911, and in the process of buying more goodies from 914rubber.
Hope to have more updates in Jan

CHALLENGES
Nothing other than the lingers cold my family has had for 2+ months.
Heater in my garage crapped out, so I'll either get an HVAC guy out to look at it or go with some small electric room heaters I have sitting around.

VENDORS
MB911 - /6 heat exchangers are sooooo good looking, can't wait to get my hands on them.
Mikey914/914Rubber - Always easy to deal with and some great group buys!

[trojanhorsepower]

December update:
Not a tremendous amount of progress, but some, with more on the horizon.
I got the fender welded on most of the way and lined up the hing points.
Next:
Blasting! Well OK I need to get some more gas and do a little welding, but I hope to have the car in primer by the end of January! Very exciting.

Vendors: PMB Performance!!!!! I was able to cash in my prize from Okteenerfest.



OK will try to get some better pictures soon.

[Dion]

JANUARY Update: Well due to uncooperative weather I've not had a chance to
do any sandblasting. So turned to doing other mechanical tasks.
Replaced bearing and ball joints on the front struts. Attached the rotors as well.
The turbo valve covers for the six were milled down courtesy of Dave (914Dave).

Vendors: Stoddard & 914Rubber (e-brake rubber boots)

[stevegm]

Very nice. Everybody please get your updates posted before February 1st. We will be doing voting soon.

[914forme]

Well this will be my last update in the build off challenge. I am officially hanging my welding helmet up, and going to help my father complete his 914-6 restoration.

That progress thread can be found here.

I am glad I participated in the challenge, can not wait to see the other projects come along.

[Dion]

Well this will be my last update in the build off challenge. I am officially hanging my welding helmet up, and going to help my father complete his 914-6 restoration.

That progress thread can be found here.

I am glad I participated in the challenge, can not wait to see the other projects come along.

Stephen, good luck helping your Dad out. Sorry to see you have to slow
your progress. Look forward to seeing your Dads' 914 completed.
Cheers, Dion

[tygaboy]

Well this will be my last update in the build off challenge. I am officially hanging my welding helmet up, and going to help my father complete his 914-6 restoration.

That progress thread can be found here.

I am glad I participated in the challenge, can not wait to see the other projects come along.

Noooooooo! Stephen, nooooooo! I need as many people as possible doing cool builds. Losing you from the Challenge means one less place to steal ideas and find inspiration! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif)

We'll miss you. But, I'm so excited for you to take on the -6 project and will be watching closely!
Can't hardly wait...
Chris

[tygaboy]

January Update
Build thread: http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=296900

So, 1/3 of the Build Off Challenge time has passed. I look back on that time and it feels like I've barely done anything. What is Vegas saying about my odds of making the 9/14 date? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wacko.gif)

ACCOMPLISHMENTS - See build thread for the bonus details and photos!
1. Final removal of trunk sheet metal
2. Boxed the ends of the longs to the suspension consoles
3. Fabricated suspension console cross braces (upper and lower), upper cross bar load pads and stiffening panel
4. Initiated design of console plates and rear transmission mount/stiffening bars.

CHALLENGES
It seems like everything I'm doing takes 2-4 time as long as I think it will. This isn't helped by the fact that most every part I make I end up making over again - either because I screw it up or I change my mind about the design.

I'm also frustrated by the fact that just when I think I can weld a part in and get on to the next thing, I realize there some other item that I'd have to do first. This car is like a jigsaw puzzle where I (think) I know what it's supposed to look like when it's done but I have to make each piece, allowing for all the other pieces (which I haven't even thought about) to fit!

And I love it!

VENDORS
Van Bebber (my local metal supplier)
Tube Service (they deliver to your door!)

[Curbandgutter]

January Update

Build Thread http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?act...=2&t=206845

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

1) Completed boxing in front strut towers
2) completed boxing in rear strut towers
3) completed welding tube chassis
4) bought donor car

CHALLENGES

The rain and the holidays kept me from getting much accomplished.

VENDORS

Local steel supplier, Harbor Freight. local PPG store, local welding supply.

Looking to buy floor pan and metal flares in February

[3d914]

Awesome work guys!

3d914 - 914 SHO Build / January Update

Build Thread: Challenge 2017 starts on page 25

Accomplishments:
Very little progress. I did pick up a 40lb media blaster and began remaining paint removal (via soda balsting):

• Engine bay
• Wheel wells
• Engine lid
• Rear trunk & lid
• Front trunk & lid
• Remaining body panels

Challenges:
Have been looking at interior door panel options and would really like to go with the 911 arm rest/pocket style, but not sure I'll have the time. May opt for stock to get this on the road and make other mods later.

Vendors:
Local Harbor Freight - 40lb Media Blaster

[Mitox]

January 2017 Update.

Accomplishments:

Little progress again, though I continued work stripping the two front wheel wells.

The drivers side looks great, but the passenger side revealed the lies of a previous owner. Body filler was used to hide damage from what looks to have been a pretty hard hit. The frame was obviously straitened, but I'm paranoid now; should probably have the car checked on a frame machine.



Other than this, I have taken advantage of the "need" for more tools. Collected a few air tools, and finally bought a welder which I will need soon.



Challenges:

Having the right tools
Having time to use the tools
Controlling my anger after finding hidden damage


Plans:

Found a rotisserie that I can can convert to use on my 914. Free; salvaged old aircraft tooling. I'll get this going in February.

Vendors:
Lowe's for tools and welder

[JmuRiz]

January Update:
Slow moving, still accumulating a lot of parts and NEED to get my garage heat fixed so I can grab some color-matched paint from Scotty to finish my interior before installing new parts.

Still have hope to get moving full speed when the weather/heat/family allow.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
Got some parts and ordered more parts.
Got - MB911's 914/6 heat exchangers, they are soooo nice. Keeping them in a box to protect them until I am ready (hopefully in Sept)
Ordered - New carpets and fog light covers from 914Rubber via the group buy!
Ordered - New throttle linkage/cable/bellcrank from Rich Johnson (a914guy)
On GB List - Mark Henry's stainless bumper group buy. I really hope he gets back good samples.

CHALLENGES
My family and I still come down with cold symptoms every other week...I want winter over ASAP.
Heater being down is really a bummer and makes you not want to go out in the garage.

Got word on my engine....my wallet is going to take a huge hit:
Heads have issues and need to be machined along with new guides and valves. One cyl head will need to be either replaced or have a custom valve guide made to fit (see photos!). The cylinders are not as round as they once were so we're going to have to go with coating my stock alusil cyls with nickasil coating and some 9.5:1 pistons.
So I'll have to get a new cam to take advantage of the better flowing pistons with valve releifs.

It's going to be $$$$$, but it's going to be sooo good when done (that's what I keep telling myself).

VENDORS
MB911 - (IMG:style_emoticons/default/drooley.gif)
Mikey914/914Rubber - (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer.gif) Always easy to deal with and some great group buys!
Mark Henry - (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
a914guy - (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

[jd74914]

January Update
Build thread: http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=227430

ACCOMPLISHMENTS
1. Machined front sway bar bushing mounts. Fixed sway bar stiffener plate.
2. Designed sway bar arms.
3. Transmission apart-procured broken center diff to cut apart and build locker.
4. TGV stuff 100% done.

CHALLENGES
Time as usual! Always too much other stuff going on!

VENDORS
None this month (well-some eBay stuff but that doesn't count).

[stevegm]

The updates are looking good. If you haven't already posted this month, please make sure you get them in soon. We will be starting the Round 1 voting in the next couple days.

[CAMshaft]

Not much in the way of progress this month with work. I got the front bumper beam off, cleaned up the scrap in the interior and removed more trim.

Under challenges, I tried to remove the gas tank but it is full of sludge and about 3/4 full of gas so I need to get something better than the TSC bulb siphon.

[BFMako]

Is it too late to join?
Bought my first 914 back in Oct. Been coming here for inspiration and ideas. Found this thread today and I wanna play too.

72 914 1.7 not too rusty, interior is totally shot, engine barely cranks, but its complete.(IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i1180.photobucket.com-20491-1486090354.1.jpg)

[Garland]

2017 Build-Off Challenge
Build-Off Part Deux

January Update: Michigan Build

Michigan Build 2017 Link

2017 Build progress :

none

Unexpected challenges:

Abscessed tooth

Vendors:

None

Progress Pictures:

See the Build link for more, and the whole story. Thanks for look.

[JmuRiz]

January +1 week update
Ruh-Ro, pulled one bearing to have a look....don't look so good. Looks like we're going all-in on this motor. Good thing I haven't had a car payment in the last 12 years, I'm going to basically 'buy a new car' for what it will cost. End result should be awesome though.

Note - to anyone buying a used engine, unless you have documentation of the build/rebuild and good leak-down numbers, only pay core price!!! I'm lucky I did.

Note #2 - I really need to try and salvage some old pictures from a dead hard-drive so I can make a thread on the history/build of my car!