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The Project Anklebiter Build Thread., 8/29 Lid latches and glamor shots... |
effutuo101 |
Aug 12 2008, 12:30 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,735 Joined: 10-April 05 From: Lemon Grove Member No.: 3,914 Region Association: Southern California |
Stater? Cool. Brother in law was a Sherrif in Cheyenne. Can you do a ricer thing and put it up on one side between the tail lights? a little work and you should be good. I loved making the run from Cheyeene to Laramie then down to Ft. Fun then back up to Cheyenne. Loads of fun. Mountains, curvy roads, sand dunes, then back on the freeway.
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PeeGreen 914 |
Aug 12 2008, 01:10 AM
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Just when you think you're done...wait, there is more..lol Group: Members Posts: 10,219 Joined: 21-September 06 From: Seattle, WA... actually Everett Member No.: 6,884 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
I got mine off of a Ferrari F430, the thing is going to fit really well, more on that later... Don't suppose they have many of those laying around (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif) |
Aaron Cox |
Aug 13 2008, 12:27 AM
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Professional Lawn Dart Group: Retired Admin Posts: 24,541 Joined: 1-February 03 From: OC Member No.: 219 Region Association: Southern California |
dude.. that is TASTY!
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dinomium |
Aug 13 2008, 03:10 PM
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Git on a chair son, all the good stuff is goin over yer head! Group: Benefactors Posts: 2,777 Joined: 2-January 03 From: Bremerton, WA Member No.: 74 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
just fantastic...
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turboman808 |
Aug 13 2008, 03:23 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,718 Joined: 31-January 06 From: North Jersey Member No.: 5,505 Region Association: North East States |
just fantastic... Got to agree this has me wanting to chop the roof on my 914. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) |
plymouth37 |
Aug 14 2008, 03:43 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,825 Joined: 24-May 05 From: Snoqualmie, WA Member No.: 4,138 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
I got mine off of a Ferrari F430, the thing is going to fit really well, more on that later... Don't suppose they have many of those laying around (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif) Here's what you do: 1) Join a Ferrari forum. 2)Wait for some guy to brag about the new carbon fiber F430 diffuser he got because he backed into a curb with the old one. (It happens more than you would think) 3)Ask how much he wants for the old broken stock one. 4)Obtain Ferrari diffuser for cost of shipping... Try it, it worked for me! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) I am in the middle of patching up the damage now. Should be an easy fix. Wait 'till you see it on the car it is HUGE! |
PeeGreen 914 |
Aug 14 2008, 03:50 PM
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Just when you think you're done...wait, there is more..lol Group: Members Posts: 10,219 Joined: 21-September 06 From: Seattle, WA... actually Everett Member No.: 6,884 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif) I'll try that. Then I just have to wait and see how you do this. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif)
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plymouth37 |
Aug 24 2008, 05:59 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,825 Joined: 24-May 05 From: Snoqualmie, WA Member No.: 4,138 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
I stripped down the paint inside the cowl area.
Between the original owner and myself we managed to add quite a few extra holes in the cowl that needed to be filled. Since the car will not have any climate control I filled the vent holes along with any extra holes that will not be needed. It was tough working with the complicated thin metal but with a little high build primer it should turn out nice and straight. |
Rand |
Aug 24 2008, 06:08 PM
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Cross Member Group: Members Posts: 7,409 Joined: 8-February 05 From: OR Member No.: 3,573 Region Association: None |
Yah, such putrid rustage. OY!!!
Glad your tub is worthy. Keep it coming, ya freakin' weiner. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) Dammit, I'm an envious SOB. Grr. Sweet project. Go go go. |
plymouth37 |
Aug 24 2008, 06:18 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,825 Joined: 24-May 05 From: Snoqualmie, WA Member No.: 4,138 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
I also received a F/G GT-Racing hood, it weighs 12 pounds for a weight savings of 21 pounds.
This brings my weight savings total up to 427.9 pounds. I am a big fan of Getty's work but for some reason they don't make a 914 hood with filled headlight holes so I had to buy a GT-Racing hood. Over all the hood looks pretty good but it was cut way to small so I have to do a ton of work to make the hood gaps anywhere close to reasonable. Also the filled areas are not supported in any way so they are really flimsy, they really need some kind of inner bracing to keep them from ripping off at speed. Seriously Getty step up, I know you are busy selling parts to the 997 guys but it is time to start making some filled hoods, this hood is going to take years to fix. |
lotus_65 |
Aug 24 2008, 06:52 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,608 Joined: 21-March 05 From: minneapolis, mn Member No.: 3,795 Region Association: Northstar Region |
now that chappy's car is done, this is the coolest thread on the net.
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plymouth37 |
Aug 24 2008, 06:58 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,825 Joined: 24-May 05 From: Snoqualmie, WA Member No.: 4,138 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
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Sleepin |
Aug 24 2008, 07:48 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,647 Joined: 20-November 07 From: Grand Junction, Co. Member No.: 8,357 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/popcorn[1].gif)
...now I need to find a reason for my company to send me to Laramie for a visit! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) |
iamchappy |
Aug 24 2008, 08:11 PM
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It all happens so fast! Group: Members Posts: 4,893 Joined: 5-November 03 From: minnetonka, mn Member No.: 1,315 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
I agree with all of the above quotes. This is going to be fun to watch..
On my way to Jackson(my home away from home) i will have to make a stop while passing through. My good friend Charlie who has a nice orange 914 -6 lives in Jackson, i gave him and his boy Sam a ride in my car the other night when they were in town. Charlie wants me to transform his car now..... |
Gint |
Aug 24 2008, 09:42 PM
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Mike Ginter Group: Admin Posts: 16,094 Joined: 26-December 02 From: Denver CO. Member No.: 20 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
Here's what you do: 1) Join a Ferrari forum. 2)Wait for some guy to brag about the new carbon fiber F430 diffuser he got because he backed into a curb with the old one. (It happens more than you would think) 3)Ask how much he wants for the old broken stock one. 4)Obtain Ferrari diffuser for cost of shipping... Try it, it worked for me! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) I am in the middle of patching up the damage now. Should be an easy fix. Wait 'till you see it on the car it is HUGE! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif) Too funny. What are you using to strip paint with Dana? |
Brett W |
Aug 24 2008, 10:03 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,858 Joined: 17-September 03 From: huntsville, al Member No.: 1,169 Region Association: None |
Since you are patching up all the holes under the cowl, you should add a piece of sheetmetal to box that area in and create and nice strong beam in that area. It will stiffen the car up and you won't lose any space.
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plymouth37 |
Aug 24 2008, 10:41 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,825 Joined: 24-May 05 From: Snoqualmie, WA Member No.: 4,138 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
What are you using to strip paint with Dana? I am using a DA and a wire wheel to strip paint. I have been taking my time so I don't build up too much heat and since it is the original paint it comes off pretty easy. I really should get the whole tub mediablasted but after spending $900 on text books money is a little tight! |
r_towle |
Aug 24 2008, 10:43 PM
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Custom Member Group: Members Posts: 24,645 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Taxachusetts Member No.: 124 Region Association: North East States |
Did you actually chop the windshield??
I know you were scared of getting it cut. If you are getting it cut, please share the contact details of the company that is doing it. I would like to send them a template to have cut from a 914 windshield. Rich |
plymouth37 |
Aug 24 2008, 10:56 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,825 Joined: 24-May 05 From: Snoqualmie, WA Member No.: 4,138 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Did you actually chop the windshield?? I know you were scared of getting it cut. If you are getting it cut, please share the contact details of the company that is doing it. I would like to send them a template to have cut from a 914 windshield. Rich I found This Guy who said he would cut one for $450 (not including buying the windshield) but it seemed pretty steep so I am going to go with lexan, it's lighter and a heck of a lot cheaper. |
neo914-6 |
Aug 25 2008, 03:56 AM
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neo life Group: Members Posts: 5,086 Joined: 16-January 03 From: Willow Glen (San Jose) Member No.: 159 |
I also received a F/G GT-Racing hood, it weighs 12 pounds for a weight savings of 21 pounds. I am a big fan of Getty's work but for some reason they don't make a 914 hood with filled headlight holes so I had to buy from GT-Racing. Over all the hood looks pretty good but it was cut way to small so I have to do a ton of work to make the hood gaps anywhere close to reasonable. Also the filled areas are not supported in any way so they are really flimsy, they really need some kind of inner bracing to keep them from ripping off at speed. Seriously Getty step up, I know you are busy selling parts to the 997 guys but it is time to start making some filled hoods, this hood is going to take years to fix. My GT-R hood gaps needed ALOT of work and the lid to cowl edge rubbed too. I'm concerned about the flimsy corners lifting and am considering dual latches but I don't have much room with the Boxster rads. IIRC we both requested Getty CF full lids during the group buy but they just wouldn't make them. I went ahead and bought the CF front but abandoned the idea of trying to mold in fillers and match the weave... |
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