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post Apr 3 2020, 07:46 PM
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No 914 work today, since I spent the afternoon clearing brush and got pretty tired. But at least that job is done in time for our annual city curbside waste collection next week.

I did have enough energy to sit, look over the car, and make a list of all the things still to do before the rough body work is done. Even with some detail, the list fits on one page. The end is in sight!!!


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post Apr 4 2020, 08:48 PM
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Last prep job is filling the gap in the weatherstrip channel. When I cut the fender for removal last year, I sliced down the middle of the channel.


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post Apr 4 2020, 08:49 PM
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Here's the patch, made from more recycled 914 sheet metal. I even got some curvature to match the overall arc.


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post Apr 4 2020, 08:50 PM
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Welded in place, ground down, and trimmed to fit.


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post Apr 4 2020, 08:53 PM
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And finally, after fooling with it for almost 2 weeks, here is the fender welded in place. The alignment looks good--I hope I can say that after final assembly with the frunk lid and bumper in place.


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post Apr 5 2020, 08:19 PM
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Today, I finished the rest of the plug welds inside and along the front seams, and did some quick grinding.


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post Apr 5 2020, 08:20 PM
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And completed welding the seam in the top channel. The fender should be pretty well stuck on.


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post Apr 5 2020, 08:23 PM
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I removed the door, re-installed the interior brace, and lifted the car off the jack stands. Next is the first of the "minor" list jobs, tidying up the rear panel.


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post Apr 6 2020, 08:33 PM
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Got a start today, on the left side. When I last touched this area in December, I left some crude weld spots.


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post Apr 6 2020, 08:34 PM
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After some grinding, a quick check of tail light fit.


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post Apr 7 2020, 07:57 PM
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Another day without 914 progress. My excuse is that I played tire shop today, and swapped out snow tires for summer or off road rubber on my 991, Benz wagon, and Suburban.


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post Apr 8 2020, 09:27 AM
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QUOTE(bkrantz @ Apr 7 2020, 06:57 PM) *

Another day without 914 progress. My excuse is that I played tire shop today, and swapped out snow tires for summer or off road rubber on my 991, Benz wagon, and Suburban.

Well Done!

My goal is too wake the cars up today - uncover - start them up - get them in the sunshine and fill them with fresh gas!
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post Apr 9 2020, 08:00 PM
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I had a couple of hours today for 914 work. That was enough to finish up the left trunk corner.

Here is the gusset/trunk lid bumper stop in place.


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post Apr 9 2020, 08:03 PM
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After welding and grinding. I have to fill some gaps and build up missing metal.


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post Apr 9 2020, 08:05 PM
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And a quick check with the tail light in place.


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post Apr 9 2020, 08:37 PM
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The car is coming along nice!
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post Apr 9 2020, 10:38 PM
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Just wanted to say, I'm stuck in due to COVID and was browsing through the world (as a favourite past-time) and have just gone through your thread from start to finish. Its really inspiring to see your approach and welding skills - thank you for the detailed photos. Might make me consider approaching some of the welding my 73 is going to need before too long. Great work and can't wait to see the rest!
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post Apr 10 2020, 09:19 PM
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Thanks, guys. I always appreciate the encouragement.
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post Apr 10 2020, 11:43 PM
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Need to find a house with a shop like yours. Life would have been easier.
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post Apr 11 2020, 07:10 AM
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QUOTE(bkrantz @ Apr 7 2020, 09:57 PM) *

Another day without 914 progress. My excuse is that I played tire shop today, and swapped out snow tires for summer or off road rubber on my 991, Benz wagon, and Suburban.



Great Job. If only more people would run the appropriate tire for the season. Don't get me wrong I've run all season tires too but the fact is all season tire = (IMG:style_emoticons/default/stromberg.gif) They are just a compromise at everything.


And on a serarate note, the car is coming along nicely! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif)
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