The REALLY OFFICIAL Degreeoff resto/convert/racer thread, NEW PARTS!! Options

[degreeoff]

OK so the list goes on....First off a couple of weeks ago I flew my tranny up to Doc Evil to have him check it out and put in the Billet Intermediate plate, then went up Sat and picked it up...Kudo's man!...Thats a headache well worth the cashola!

- things not pictured are wiring the tank and fuel pump, also installed the sub belt eye bolts..... DONE
-wired the HPV ignition, interestingly enough the relay for my hot start kit worked for the relay on the HPV....WHO KNEW??..... DONE
-finished plumbing the fuel line to the rear of the engine bay.....DONE
-installed the oil catch tank and plumbing.....DONE
-installed the steering column and the momo adapter and the quick release, greased all bearings cleaned ETC ETC ETC...smooth as silk now....DONE
-installed 911 dash and built the lower cover panels as well as installed the Moroso OVER PRICED fricken 5 switch panel.....DONE

[degreeoff]

Well I just bought this early (old but new and 1/2 modified) muffler for my 914-6 conversion and after cutting off the old tail piece found this "how to" sheet inside...

Its a simple mod and easy to do IF
-you have a welder
-have a die grinder cutoff wheel and or dremel
-have a body saw and or a dremel

The 2" pipes were already on when I bought the muffler. Here it is

[degreeoff]

The "Hottie"

[degreeoff]

OK long few days!! The dash is all wired.....GOD I hope it works....won't know that until I get a battery in and the painting done...call me an IDIOT! but I think I can, I think I did, AH SHEET! it'll work! I now know the wiring harness and schematic like the back of my hand. (a continuity meter is my FRIEND!)



S0........ the dash and gauges DONE!
-the horn is VERY well hidden...can you see it in the first pic? DONE!
-all gauges, and electrical items in the front of the car DONE!
-dash mounted (like my creative use of truck bed liner?)
-aluminum floorboard and exhaust hanger ORDERED!
-Custom carpet kit ORDERED!
-oil catch tank DONE
-Battery tray and ground DONE!
-GT headlight release cable housings mounted (almost DONE!)

enough I am tired......I will quit smoking cigarettes when this project is DONE! so hope everything works else I'll be smoking for another year!!

[degreeoff]

OK long few days!! The dash is all wired.....GOD I hope it works....won't know that until I get a battery in and the painting done...call me an IDIOT! but I think I can, I think I did, AH SHEET! it'll work! I now know the wiring harness and schematic like the back of my hand. (a continuity meter is my FRIEND!)



S0........ the dash and gauges DONE!
-the horn is VERY well hidden...can you see it in the first pic? DONE!
-all gauges, and electrical items in the front of the car DONE!
-dash mounted (like my creative use of truck bed liner?)
-aluminum floorboard and exhaust hanger ORDERED!
-Custom carpet kit ORDERED!
-oil catch tank DONE
-Battery tray and ground DONE!
-GT headlight release cable housings mounted (almost DONE!)

enough I am tired......I will quit smoking cigarettes when this project is DONE! so hope everything works else I'll be smoking for another year!!

[krazykonrad]

Man, that is oneawesome ride! And i thought it was pretty cool BEFORE you started. Keep up the great work. I cant wait to see the engine in! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
Konrad, 72/4

[degreeoff]

I know its tacky...but safe (1/4" lexan) and EASY to do timing...not to mention I'll get to see the BEAST @ work (IMG:style_emoticons/default/w00t.gif) The strip is a VW product...so trunk edging?

[Luke]

Wow .. nice job! ...

I really like the striped down look ... and the green too .. what color is it ? ...

[degreeoff]

The color is POR 137

Thanks I dig it!

[charliew]

The color is POR 137

Thanks I dig it!

This is a great build. I really like all the detailed pictures. I'm starting a subie conversion and have printed many of your pictures for reference of body details and your ideas. I am trying to decide how to stiffen the body for street use. I am going to build a front motor mount similiar to your's for the subie. The only suggestion I would give is to run the ground to the motor or tranny first then to the body or also to the body. I would not count on a forever good ground through the body to the motor. I imagine you are going to use the ground strap from the tranny to the body. This means you have two areas that have to remain good. Also use dielectric gease on all the connections. A few years down to road and you will be happy you did. You have gone to great detail on your build, I love it. What brand and type of paint did you use? I read where it was self etching primer so I guess it was two part epoxy primer and probably non sanding so that will probably be forever. Is the top coat single stage urethane? I wish the 914 group could get a fleet discount from ppg or some other company. We could cut paint cost in half. For a short time I could get a discount on ppg and it was about 40% less on the price. I'm anxious to see the completion. Thanks again for the pictures I probably would have paid cash for them.
Charlie

[degreeoff]

BLEEP BLEEP BLEEP, This an announcement of the emergency broadcast system.......IF I had Put my life on hold and NOT gotten some bad news from my Ex (she may move) with my daughter! (far away....) sooo I need to finish my basement off to accommodate an extra bedroom for my daughter for the courts to see I have a "room for her" because we will go to court and it'll be trouble!...so cars on hold whilst I prepare for D day (3 months +(-)

I will bring it to the ECC on a trailer just for fun and will most likely have it painted but bare without engine....SHIT!!

[brer]

The color is POR 137

Thanks I dig it!

Thats my color!

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Edit:
Just read the next post, sorry to hear that.
Hope things work out alright. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)

[Dr Evil]

Dude, I am gonna copy your idea of the edge trim on the hole. Nice (IMG:style_emoticons/default/thumb3d.gif)

Sorry about the Ex (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)

[degreeoff]

Thanks Mike! It looks really sweet in person too ....should be centered on the fan...nice touch and cool to see the ole workhorse running!

SO far as the ex goes....Ah sheet, I never should have RE involved myself with her anyway....but I will finish the car...just not B4 I am done with the basement...hopefully by next spring I'll be sorted and tracking!!

[grantsfo]

Great work!

[degreeoff]

Well an update.......Me thinks the whole Daughter momma drama is about over for the time being so I will comence work on the project begining of the new year!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif)

[type11969]

Hope it worked out in your favor, looking forward to updates on your ryde!

[VaccaRabite]

Wanted to echo what Chris said.

Hope it worked out and your girl does not have to leave the state.

Also, I wanna see pics on how you are doing your "GT" pop-up lights. I'm so going to bite off your design.

Zach

[Jeff Hail]

I do not like to critique other peoples work. I try to keep my mouth shut unless it's my own project. I am sincerely impressed with the work on this project. Well thought out and executed. Done right! Time and patience always pays off in the end result and this projects reflects exactly that. Even the little girl approves! I am not a fan of green but I love this one. Can't wait to see it completed. Well done so far! Kudo's

[degreeoff]

OK so some pics that were saved and work done before the ordeal.....

1- fresh off the forklift with a custom body brace to prevent scratches (this was a couple weeks before the issues started with the ex)

2- I forgot how small the car was having been on the rot for so long!

3-My secret GT headlight raising mechanism...I WILL post a better explaination of this later

4- LIKE a JACKASS I went ahead and painted the undersides of all the bumpers and such BEFORE I checked fitment.... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/mad.gif)