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> Safari 914 project, “Sufari”
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post Mar 23 2023, 07:52 AM
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Did the same treatment to the bumper…….radiator inlet complete.

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post Mar 23 2023, 06:47 PM
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I saved the sh*ttiest task for last……had to repair some pretty bad rust at the front bumper mounting areas. There were sizable holes through to the headlight bucket area. Fabricated some patch panels and made it strong again. This area just sux because there’s no room to work it at all.

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post Mar 23 2023, 06:50 PM
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Patch welded in…..

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post Mar 23 2023, 06:51 PM
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Passenger side was worse and required 2 patch pieces….

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post Mar 23 2023, 06:58 PM
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Then it was on to rear trunk hinge pivots. The drivers side was a mess of bubble gum welds holding a stock replacement pivot. I cut the off and got down to clean metal. The passenger side had an aftermarket heim joint setup (jwest?) and they had drilled multiple holes before they got it right. I welded up all the holes and got back to clean metal as a base.

I made a little jig for proper positioning the pivot, it works for either side.

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post Mar 24 2023, 05:28 AM
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Tackled the battery tray next. Although I’m doing a Subaru conversion and most seem to relocate the battery, I couldn’t find any reason not to go with the stock location.

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post Mar 24 2023, 07:51 PM
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Decided a little while back to go with 911 struts. I was originally going to use my stock 4 bolt struts and convert the rotors to 5 lug and started modifying them for the Safari lift.

Fast forward…..thanks to @mepstein , I have 911 struts to mod.

I lowered the axles 1.670” and added a steering arm brace to allow for heim joints (vs ball joints). Welded them up today and now they’re ready for prime and paint.

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post Mar 27 2023, 08:08 PM
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Safari stuff progress……still have to work the mounts. The front rake/angle matches the windshield.

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post Mar 31 2023, 06:58 PM
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Miscellaneous tidbits…..

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post Mar 31 2023, 07:01 PM
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post Apr 1 2023, 09:48 AM
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Hinged at the front so you can remove the targa roof? Nice touch...

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post Apr 1 2023, 07:10 PM
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QUOTE(Retroracer @ Apr 1 2023, 08:48 AM) *

Hinged at the front so you can remove the targa roof? Nice touch...

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Yup, that was an absolute requirement!
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post Apr 2 2023, 01:01 PM
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This is such a BOLD build . I really do love it. You're clearly a very skilled fellow, and the really varied nature of the tasks you've been taking on is impressive. Keep up the great work. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/pray.gif)
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post Apr 2 2023, 01:01 PM
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Better reinforce windshield frame..

https://pbase.com/9146gt/image/88567152

The Sunco 9146GT ..owner complained about flexing and broken windshields..
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post Apr 2 2023, 06:12 PM
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QUOTE(sixnotfour @ Apr 2 2023, 12:01 PM) *

Better reinforce windshield frame..

https://pbase.com/9146gt/image/88567152

The Sunco 9146GT ..owner complained about flexing and broken windshields..


Thanks! I’ve considered that but I don’t plan on carrying too much on the roof rack except the front wheel of my mountain bike. I’m thinking I won’t be stressing it much more than the factory ski racks did…….I guess I’ll find out.

The rack is mounted on heim joints at the windshield so it can flex front to rear without stressing the windshield frame. Of course the main reason for the heim joints is to tilt the rack to remove the top.
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post Apr 2 2023, 06:37 PM
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My biggest challenge in this project thus far is deciding what color to paint it. It was originally Signal Orange (L20E). It came with a very nice brown interior, and I have to say I love Signal Orange but not with a brown interior. I’ll have to figure out a color in the next couple weeks.
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post Apr 3 2023, 07:00 PM
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Started work on the rear rack. Hope to get it welded up tomorrow…..

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post Apr 3 2023, 07:22 PM
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This is giving me ideas, love the build so much. It really REALLY makes me want to keep going on my safari-esque concept.

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my CNC flare molds are in my garage waiting for warmer weather for the fiberglass lay up, I think my biggest hurdle is fabricating the inner ear extensions on the rear. Might just hash the flares and body out and then do suspension in the furture.
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post Apr 4 2023, 05:18 AM
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Looks very cool.
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post Apr 4 2023, 09:00 AM
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