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> 914 2.0 > 3.0 GT Conversion, On the road!
defianty
post May 27 2017, 09:31 AM
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QUOTE(mb911 @ May 27 2017, 03:06 PM) *

QUOTE(defianty @ May 27 2017, 04:38 AM) *

QUOTE(mb911 @ May 27 2017, 12:59 PM) *

Looking good .. Yours is much more rust free then mine. Let me know if you need any conversion parts happy to help.


I've already got your engine engine mount Ben. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) You can just about see part of it powder coated just above. Once I get the car back from blasting it'll be time to weld in the other part. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer3.gif)



Thats someone elses mount. I only make factory style mounts (single mount)

Either way looking good.



Sorry Ben, of course you're right. I got this from Maddog. I must say I really wanted a pair of your heat exchangers but sadly the current exchange rate, shipping, duty and VAT makes it difficult for us in the UK at the moment. Keep up the great work, I've been reading your restoration thread too.
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post May 27 2017, 10:29 AM
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Fantastic work.
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post May 27 2017, 11:00 AM
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Well done starting the thread on here...

Will it being staying light ivory?
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post May 27 2017, 11:22 AM
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Make sure you get a good high quality engine harness (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)
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post Jun 9 2017, 01:55 PM
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QUOTE(23e Heure @ May 27 2017, 06:00 PM) *

Well done starting the thread on here...

Will it being staying light ivory?


Nope (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sunglasses.gif)
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post Jun 9 2017, 01:56 PM
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Make sure you get a good high quality engine harness (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)


Thanks Perry. I've heard there's a guy around these parts who can help (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)
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post Jun 9 2017, 01:56 PM
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A job I've been wanting to make a start on for a while was the front oil cooler. Because I don't intend on building an exact GT replica there was no need for the expensive of a original Behr oil cooler - fortunately.

A while back I got a GRP copy of the GT cooler shroud, with this came a piece that went under the cooler itself. I didn't like the fit of this so wanted to do something else. Fortunately from following 23heure's build the guys who built his car came up with a better solution and I adapted mine from that.

Cooler Shroud in Place.
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Measure twice - cut once!
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Phew!
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Fabricated lower panel and oil cooler mount. These need welding together.
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Oil cooler in place.
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post Jun 9 2017, 01:57 PM
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I wanted to fabricate a GT style grill - this is what I came up with.

Starting with the side parts - Metal used here was for a 914 engine lid I used to make my GT lid.
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Top part...
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Trying the grill for size. I used the cut out piece to help form the shape.
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Bottom piece fabricated, cleaned and ready to weld up.
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Frame welded and finished.
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The finished piece...
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Held in place along with GT valance.
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I'm happy with that. Now to test fit with the bumper once the relevant fittings arrive.
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post Jun 9 2017, 03:00 PM
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Can you share what oil cooler you decided to use? You are doing a great job!
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post Jun 9 2017, 03:14 PM
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QUOTE(Travis Neff @ Jun 9 2017, 10:00 PM) *

Can you share what oil cooler you decided to use? You are doing a great job!


Yeah sure I went with the Setrab Slimline 420mm 10 Row.
http://www.setrab.com/products/proline/products/slm/
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post Jun 9 2017, 06:18 PM
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Looks really nice!
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post Jun 9 2017, 07:59 PM
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very nice work!
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post Jun 9 2017, 08:31 PM
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Super nice work. I think it is looking better than new so far.

Bob
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post Jun 9 2017, 11:56 PM
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Thanks guys, it's been a steep learning curve as I've never really done anything like this before. It's been a lot of fun though! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif)
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post Jun 10 2017, 09:15 AM
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Great build ! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/first.gif)
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post Jun 10 2017, 02:58 PM
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Great work so far,handy to have those fabrication skills,looks to be a good solid car for the conversion.
I think a build on a 4cyl is a form of madness but tackling a six conversion is a whole new level of insanity (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif) .
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) .

P.S. the first time you turn that key and the six roars into life ..that's priceless
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post Jun 11 2017, 01:38 AM
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P.S. the first time you turn that key and the six roars into life ..that's priceless


I dream of that day!
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post Jun 11 2017, 02:23 AM
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You are on track to having the nicest 3.0 914 in the UK... keep going!
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post Jun 11 2017, 03:04 AM
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You are on track to having the nicest 3.0 914 in the UK... keep going!


I still won't be able to keep up with you though! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)
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post Jun 12 2017, 10:15 AM
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It was my initial plan to use the original oil cooler fixing holes on the oil cooler shroud to fix on to my oil cooler with an adaptor plate. This was completely unnecessary but would look more correct. After going over what I'd done previously I found the oil cooler was sitting just a bit too high. So I set about modifying it all to enable me to lower it.

After a few hours I came up with this. I think it's a much better solution and I now have the room above for the adaptor plate.

(IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i176.photobucket.com-6621-1497284104.1.jpg)
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