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> The Project Anklebiter Build Thread., 8/29 Lid latches and glamor shots...
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post Dec 20 2011, 06:44 PM
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I started out trying for a degree in Mechanical Engineering, then switched to Architecture, I just graduated first in my class with an undergrad in Architecture on Friday.

Grats Dana. I'll buy you a beer the next time I see you.
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post Dec 20 2011, 07:22 PM
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That's fantastic news, Dana - congratulations!

But before you start building really cool looking buildings will you PUH-LEEEZE get back to work on the car.

I dunno. I just feel like I have no direction without this project moving forward. It's like waking up every morning to an overcast sky. I just don't know.
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post Dec 20 2011, 07:31 PM
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Absolutely!

great work.

My son changed from Biomedical to Electrical and then to Mechanical and Math recently. I like that combo (IMG:style_emoticons/default/first.gif)
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post Dec 20 2011, 08:27 PM
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It's obvious you have a great number us waiting for your every next move.

In reply # 872, we get to see your project in it's 'fabrication aesthetic'...it is purely visceral. Naked. Far from purist. The culmination of vision and the epitome of execution.

As we await the next chapter, would it be possible to see other views of the car?


...the 914world is watching.


(btw, one architect to another)
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post Jan 10 2012, 07:18 PM
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I have finally managed to make some time to work on the car!
I had an entire day so I decided to finish the last section of the cage; the connection between the front shock mount and the existing cage.
This is a pretty tricky spot to run tubing through on the 914, especially with my low knee bar but I did the best I could with it.

I started out by welding in base plates for the cage.
Not my best welding work by far but welding 1/8" plate to sheet metal is super tricky.
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Next I welded in a tube from the knee bar to the shock tower.
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Finally I welded in a second bar to triangulate the connection.
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Here is a quick mockup with the tank.
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post Jan 10 2012, 07:42 PM
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(IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif) I've been waiting for this day to come (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif)

Looking forward ot seeing more Dana (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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post Jan 10 2012, 08:13 PM
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Welcome back, Dana!! Immaculate work as always. I kinda did something similar on Dave's car. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/thumb3d.gif)
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post Jan 10 2012, 09:07 PM
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Ahhh, The "DANA-NATOR" is BACK! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer.gif)
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post Jan 11 2012, 07:01 PM
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Not a ton of progress made today, I had a job interview this morning so I only had a couple of hours to work on the car this afternoon.
I didn't get a chance to seal off the holes where the tubing runs under the dash yesterday so I tackled that today.
I am glad I am pretty much done welding in this area of the car, access is a nightmare, welding upside down in a footwell sucks!

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post Jan 12 2012, 05:18 PM
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Today I started tackling the rusty spots on the tub, luckily most of my car's rust was on parts that I removed but there is still a little eating the door sill.
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First I made a template of the opening to ensure everything lined up once I was finished.
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Then I rebuilt the rotten area.
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Finally I test fit the rocker.
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post Jan 12 2012, 08:15 PM
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Man finally! I was starting to have withdrawals. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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post Jan 12 2012, 08:17 PM
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post Jan 12 2012, 08:37 PM
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Awesome Dana! Glad to see you back at it! Excellent work as usual (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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post Jan 12 2012, 09:24 PM
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Oh, Dana? Happy Birthday!
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post Jan 12 2012, 09:27 PM
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Oh, Dana? Happy Birthday!


Thanks!
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post Jan 12 2012, 09:33 PM
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Dude, you need to send in a tape to Spike or Speed! I would much rather watch you work than most of the JOs that have shows on those channels now. Throw in a little architecture work as an added bonus - the ultimate man show!
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post Jan 30 2012, 05:22 PM
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Today I repaired the other door jamb's corner that was rotted out.
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I also welded in nuts to mount the Jwest shift rod bushing.
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I never really finished the area around the door handle recess when I built the firewall so I decided to clean that up on both sides.
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I am shaving the door handles so I filled the area where the recesses used to be and generally cleaned everything up.
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Awesome work. Where and how are the door popper's being mounted then?
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post Jan 30 2012, 05:39 PM
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post Jan 30 2012, 05:44 PM
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Awesome work. Where and how are the door popper's being mounted then?


Since the car will be a true roadster I am imitating the MGA door setup.
The doors will be hollow with a cutout for storage, inside the cutout will be a cord that runs horizontally through the door.
It will be anchored at one end and attached to the latch mechanism at the other. To get in you will just reach in the car and pull the cord. Super simple, super light.

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Cord behind door panel:
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