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> 72 rustoration / subaru 6cyl project in Kansas, Mild resto-mod build, my idea of a “true” sportscar
Alain V.
post Nov 7 2022, 07:00 PM
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It really feels great to finally start “installing “ pieces on the car instead of cutting stuff off of it.
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post Nov 8 2022, 09:01 AM
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Congrats on scoring that spot welder. SOOOOOO much better than the HF model and your results look great! No plug welding/grinding, eh? Almost feels like cheating, doesn't it? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
Really nice work! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif)
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post Nov 8 2022, 06:35 PM
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QUOTE(tygaboy @ Nov 8 2022, 09:01 AM) *

Congrats on scoring that spot welder. SOOOOOO much better than the HF model and your results look great! No plug welding/grinding, eh? Almost feels like cheating, doesn't it? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
Really nice work! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif)


It sure does. Using the spot welder sure seems to save a bit of time.
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post Nov 28 2022, 07:01 PM
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Well,I didn’t get a chance to work “on” the 914 directly in the past few weeks………but I did manage to pick up a running 2003 outback “donor car” with a 3.0 in it for under $1 k.

The car has almost new tires, alternator, and battery.
I’m almost going to feel bad when i harvest its engine.

Planning to use it as a daily driver until I am ready for an engine for the 914.





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post Nov 28 2022, 07:07 PM
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A few days after getting the donor car, I came across a 5 speed transmission.

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post Nov 28 2022, 07:14 PM
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The transmission came from an 05 non turbo car. The previous owner had replaced it because he had trouble with it getting stuck in 5 th.
Upon inspection, I’m pretty sure it just needs a 5th gear bearing.

I will be installing a limited slip from subaru gears during the refurbish of the trans.Attached Image
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post Jun 12 2023, 07:17 PM
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Yikes! I can't believe it's been over six months since I've made much progress.
I did finally get to spend a little "quality time" with it over the last two weeks and am making small steps forward.

I drug the whole thing outside to do some blasting on the inside of the longs in order to get all of the leftover surface rust out.
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post Jun 12 2023, 07:18 PM
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after a few minutes of blasting.
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post Jun 12 2023, 07:20 PM
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treated the area with ospho, then shot it and the inside surface of the new panels with epoxy primer.
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post Jun 12 2023, 07:23 PM
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clamped/screwed the new panels into place , then used the spot & mig welder to install.
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post Jun 12 2023, 07:24 PM
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post Jun 18 2023, 07:41 PM
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After I ground down some of the welds on the repair area, I epoxy primed and prepped the chassis stiffener panel.
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post Jun 18 2023, 07:46 PM
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after clamping it down with tek screws and every pair of vice grips in my shop, I got about 90% of the welding done. I know some of you have seen these repairs many times, but it seems like every 914 I've ever come across needs this done.
Some may notice that I welded the jack post holes shut. This is because I have decided that I won't ever use the factory jack & want to have smooth outer rocker covers when finished.

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post Jun 18 2023, 07:54 PM
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with the pass side stiffener nearly done, I welded in the last patch for the driver side.
Hopefully, I can keep this momentum going and fit/install the stiffener on the driver side next weekend.

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post Jun 25 2023, 04:55 PM
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Well, I didn’t get as far as I planned this weekend,,,but I am making small steps forward.
I managed to get the driver side stiffener clamped down & mocked up, then punched/ drilled all the holes in it. Going to try and prep/ prime the inner surface, then weld it on next weekend.
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post Jun 25 2023, 05:00 PM
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Nice work!
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post Jun 25 2023, 05:07 PM
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Great progress and just love the spot welder, talk about original ......
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post Oct 15 2023, 05:33 PM
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Well, it’s been a while since I’ve posted any progress pics.
I haven’t been able to put any consistent time into the car lately,,,but I did manage to get the mad dog inner long stiffening kit installed.Attached Image
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post Oct 15 2023, 05:36 PM
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post Oct 15 2023, 05:39 PM
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Also finally started working on the hole in the left front of the floor.
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