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post Mar 19 2007, 08:01 AM
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Got a little work done here and there over the past month, but for the most part, life got in the way of my 914 progress. Stupid life. Anyway, finally time for another update:

Heater tube back in -

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Painted the rust using Eastwood's Rust encapsulator (looks like I could use a bit more on the "roof" -

(IMG:http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b188/type11969/914/pic003-6.jpg)

Drilled and cut out the inner layer of this corner of the long and fabbed up a new layer -

(IMG:http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b188/type11969/914/pic005-5.jpg)

(IMG:http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b188/type11969/914/pic004-2.jpg)

The bottom edge of this inner rocker panel was a little thin due to rust erosion so I fabbed up an angle to thicken it up in the necessary areas. I also had to cut out and replace two rectangular areas where there were holes from a PO yanking the triangular gussets off that support the threshold-

(IMG:http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b188/type11969/914/pic006-3.jpg)

(IMG:http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b188/type11969/914/pic007-2.jpg)

Hopefully I'll start sealing the long back up later on this week!

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post Mar 19 2007, 08:29 AM
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Great progress Chris.
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post Mar 19 2007, 09:05 AM
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I can't believe you got all that done last night! You are an absolute animal.

Despite having his own large project, Chris spent most of yesterday afternoon(about 30 degrees in my garage) setting up my welding rig and showing me how to use it. This included several snafus on my part involving a trip to Home Depot as well as a defective auto darkening helmet. He is a very talented, patient and generous dude. I have no doubt that his car will be safely on the road.

Thanks again for the help Chris. I owe you one.
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post Mar 19 2007, 09:13 AM
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Oh, no, I didn't get all that done last night! That is the culmination of an hour here and an hour there over the past month. Last night I spent about an hour using the measurements I pulled off your car to backcheck against mine and I installed the heater tube brackets/heater tube. Nothing big.

Good meeting you though Jerry, glad I could help out with your welding setup and it was my pleasure passing some of the limited knowledge I have about welding on to you. Now I expect to see that yellow 914 of yours on the road before next winter!

-Chris
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post Mar 19 2007, 09:30 AM
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post Mar 19 2007, 12:58 PM
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Wonderfull!!!

Like those pic´s.

If it wasn´t so stupid, i wish i could do this to my car...again (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

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post Mar 19 2007, 01:03 PM
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Michelko- I'm sure there are many 914s out there that could use the treatment you gave your car . . . go save another!!

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post Mar 19 2007, 01:06 PM
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yeah i would like to..

but i need more space to store all those little cuties.

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post Mar 25 2007, 09:18 PM
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Inner rocker on:

(IMG:http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b188/type11969/914/pic008-1.jpg)

Took a lot longer than I thought, then again, I shouldn't be surprised, it took a long time to drill out all those spotwelds. Crazy to think I did that 2+ years ago.

Spent some time on my Beetle too this weekend, installed an LM-1 and auxbox. Nothing too exciting to show for it except this pic of the o2 bung welded in:

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post May 3 2007, 05:15 PM
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post May 3 2007, 07:28 PM
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Been busy with the Beetle, trying to tweak the carbs (still), I'll be getting back to the 914 in a week or two. Gunning for a fall cruise, but she will be an uggo!

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post May 4 2007, 12:18 PM
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Excellent work Chris... keep it up!
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post Sep 18 2007, 08:47 PM
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Wow, haven't touched the teener in quite some time, I actually had to search for this thread to bring it back to life. Been working on the Beetle and enjoying the summer . . . got the Beetle is running reliably and cool (600 miles on her last weekend). Anyway, finally had some time to make some progress. First step . . sign the inner rocker before I seal this beast up again (hopefully for good):

(IMG:http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b188/type11969/914/DSCN1838.jpg)

Next, weld in the piece I fabbed using the old piece as one layer and a template:

(IMG:http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b188/type11969/914/DSCN1839.jpg)

My welding is a little rusty, as are the parts that I didn't treat back in feb/march. Good news is I decided to hold off on grad school for another year, potentially moving out to CO to get it done, so now I have another 10-11 months to get this thing going. Hopefully by the spring, but I think this will be the third time I said that!
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post Sep 18 2007, 09:28 PM
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So did this weekends car events rekindle the flame a little?
Just a little here and there, and it gets done eventually......






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Wow, haven't touched the teener in quite some time, I actually had to search for this thread to bring it back to life. Been working on the Beetle and enjoying the summer . . . got the Beetle is running reliably and cool (600 miles on her last weekend). Anyway, finally had some time to make some progress. First step . . sign the inner rocker before I seal this beast up again (hopefully for good):

(IMG:http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b188/type11969/914/DSCN1838.jpg)

Next, weld in the piece I fabbed using the old piece as one layer and a template:

(IMG:http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b188/type11969/914/DSCN1839.jpg)

My welding is a little rusty, as are the parts that I didn't treat back in feb/march. Good news is I decided to hold off on grad school for another year, potentially moving out to CO to get it done, so now I have another 10-11 months to get this thing going. Hopefully by the spring, but I think this will be the third time I said that!
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post Sep 18 2007, 09:38 PM
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Definitely . . . it was one of the big reasons why I headed down that way. I needed some inspiration!
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post Sep 19 2007, 07:57 AM
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Nice work Chris. Glad to see your back on the project. I wish I could have made the cookout. I need the inspiration as well. I hope to get back on mine in a couple weeks. Let me know if you need any parts that I might have. I think I still have that front valence in my garage(from Hershey if you still remember that).
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Chris- was good to finally meet you. Bug looked great, very 1960s SoCal looking. Now get back to work on that teener! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welder.gif)
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post Sep 19 2007, 08:06 AM
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Nice work Chris. Makes me feel bad about my car collecting dust in the garage. Been too busy with work/kids/home lately.
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post Sep 19 2007, 08:17 AM
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Jerry-

Definitely still want that front valence, if it is in your way let me know and I will pick it up soon, otherwise the next time I am out your way I will grab it. How's the welding going? Guessing it has been on the back burner.

Al-

Good to meet you too, your black -6 was awesome and I definitely want to check out that creamsicle at some point.

Dave-

Winter is fast approaching! I seem to remember your garage isn't heated. Get something in there so you can wrench when its not fun to be outside. With me, you, Jerry, and Kevin I would say we have a Philly 914 crew (almost).

Anyone wants to stop by for inspiration or to check out progress just let me know.

-Chris
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post Sep 19 2007, 09:24 AM
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No sweat Chris. It's not in my way. In fact I couldn't even see it until yesterday as it was underneath piles of lumber,drywall, tools etc. from renovating that investment property. I'm just getting that finished up and slowly recovering my garage space. It's pathetic to see my welder sitting there looking all brand new so I hope to get back at it in October. I'll definitely want to stop by for some inspiration.
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