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> 914 GT 3.6 Ferrari Build, - Mechanicals coming along, electronics soon!
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post Dec 10 2022, 05:32 PM
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What a pain. Getting the cradle under the engine while it's on the jack is impossible. I have to jack the engine into place, install the trans mount bolt, put screw jacks under the engine mounts, lower the jack, wrestle the cradle onto the jack/under the engine and jack the cradle up into place. Did I say "what a pain..."? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wacko.gif)

But the payoff/sighs of relief are real! All the eyeball guestimation measurements worked. Things fit. Thank heavens...


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post Dec 10 2022, 05:44 PM
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Once the fire wall tabs are tacked in place, I can fab the suspension console-to-cradle mounts. Then once that's done, I can FINALLY, locate the engine mount side and top plates.
But I couldn't resist a test fit to see how I did on this set of eyeball measurements.
Pretty well, it turns out. Again, thankfully.

Something folks may not appreciate is that even though every cradle component was designed in CAD, when it comes to fitting all the parts in the real world, and welding distortion happens as the building progresses, each piece needs to be dry fit and tuned, as needed.

So for all you aspiring comedians, that "PR" doesn't stand for Personal Record, it's "passenger rear", indicating this piece has a particular home.


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post Dec 10 2022, 05:48 PM
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And here's another "catch you up on the past efforts" vid. Note that I explain a bit about the 914 that all y'all know about. This is for any folks who may follow the build via YouTube and don't necessarily know 914s. Thanks for your understanding.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JebyCNFblro
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post Dec 10 2022, 06:10 PM
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@tygaboy Hey Chris, Great update video. Thanks, Michael (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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post Dec 11 2022, 09:57 AM
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Here's the last catch-up video. I'll make one more that brings everything current then start doing a better job of keeping up-to-date video coming.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bfb7mdkAzPE
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post Dec 11 2022, 10:33 AM
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Nice work and great videos!

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post Dec 11 2022, 01:13 PM
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Looking great Chris! Need to make my way to the Barn to see what you have been up to first hand.
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post Dec 12 2022, 11:34 AM
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QUOTE(tygaboy @ Dec 10 2022, 04:44 PM) *

Once the fire wall tabs are tacked in place, I can fab the suspension console-to-cradle mounts. Then once that's done, I can FINALLY, locate the engine mount side and top plates.
But I couldn't resist a test fit to see how I did on this set of eyeball measurements.
Pretty well, it turns out. Again, thankfully.

Something folks may not appreciate is that even though every cradle component was designed in CAD, when it comes to fitting all the parts in the real world, and welding distortion happens as the building progresses, each piece needs to be dry fit and tuned, as needed.

So for all you aspiring comedians, that "PR" doesn't stand for Personal Record, it's "passenger rear", indicating this piece has a particular home.


^ Shoulda known, and looking good Chris!
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post Dec 12 2022, 06:06 PM
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I need to become more self-sufficient, particularly when it comes to TIG welding. But it's just so hard when Martin is available and does such incredible work. But I did finally man-up and did the welding on the cradle's front cross brace. I'm getting there.


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post Dec 12 2022, 06:08 PM
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With the cradle all welded up and the fire wall tabs shimmed in place, the assembly gets final fit, leveled and centered, and the mounting plates are tacked to the fire wall tabs. This ensures everything is in the correct orientation and mounts meet dead on with the surfaces they each bolt to.

With that done, everything was removed and the tabs/mounting plates were bench welded. Then it all goes back in, is checked for center and level and the fire wall tabs are FINALLY tacked to the fire wall! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif)


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post Dec 12 2022, 06:13 PM
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Unbolt the cradle and fully weld the tabs. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/cheer.gif)


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post Dec 12 2022, 06:16 PM
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Rememer these aluminum can shims? Well, how'd they work out?

All four mounting bolts slide right through the bungs and the mounting plates with even slop all around. And btw, there's not much of it. I didn't leave much room for error and, thankfully, didn't make one. In all seriousness, the fit is essentially perfect. I couldn't be happier.


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post Dec 12 2022, 06:18 PM
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@Andyrew Andrew - I thought of you every time I checked the gaps... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif)
Again, I couldn't be happier with how all this fits! Sure, there's a bit of upside down welding to go, but with gaps like that, how hard can that be? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)


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post Dec 12 2022, 06:21 PM
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And the final acid test. Here's the cradle, bolted in place - only at the fire wall mounts - "floating" at the back. Yep, that reads dead level.

It was a great day at the Red Barn.


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post Dec 12 2022, 07:26 PM
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QUOTE(tygaboy @ Dec 12 2022, 04:21 PM) *

And the final acid test. Here's the cradle, bolted in place - only at the fire wall mounts - "floating" at the back. Yep, that reads dead level.

It was a great day at the Red Barn.


Chris, great work! Thanks for letting me visit yesterday. Good seeing you and seeing your amazing work. Your approach to your projects and ability to problem solve is inspirational.
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post Dec 13 2022, 11:07 AM
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Wow- Inspirational is an understatement. Maybe I'll just have YOU restore the CSL instead of shipping it off?! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif)
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post Dec 13 2022, 11:16 AM
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Wow- Inspirational is an understatement. Maybe I'll just have YOU restore the CSL instead of shipping it off?! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif)


@Tferrer Tyson - Careful, it might end up with an LS or a Ferrari swap!
But something I just noticed: "Ferrer" shares a whole lotta letters with "Ferrari"... maybe it's meant to be? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif)
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post Dec 13 2022, 11:31 AM
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Awesome work, I can't wait to hear the exhaust note from this beast, it's going to howl!
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QUOTE(tygaboy @ Dec 13 2022, 12:16 PM) *

QUOTE(Tferrer @ Dec 13 2022, 09:07 AM) *

Wow- Inspirational is an understatement. Maybe I'll just have YOU restore the CSL instead of shipping it off?! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif)


@Tferrer Tyson - Careful, it might end up with an LS or a Ferrari swap!
But something I just noticed: "Ferrer" shares a whole lotta letters with "Ferrari"... maybe it's meant to be? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif)


Well, that's one way of getting rid of the D-jet...
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Love that rolling bender Chris. You have nice toys (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) . Don't you love how that Chromoly welds? Have you been able bend the .095 45-60 degree w/o any small kinking. Great build as always. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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