 Wilhelm's build - Yet Another Machine (YAM), A build starting summer 2008, So how longs this gonna take? |
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| Wilhelm |
 Sep 9 2008, 01:12 AM
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Member  Group: Members Posts: 408 Joined: 7-September 07 From: Hooterville, OR Member No.: 8,088 Region Association: None  |
So its time to quit making parts and start building my car. My true goal despite a bunch of design ideas is to have something I can drive, enjoy, use, and convince the wife to ride in, making it worth the all effort I'm putting into this. I've started with a 74 yellow CA car with fairly mild hell hole rust. The first step was to strip the car of everything, steal all the one-quart freezer bags from the kitchen and label and bag everything I could think of. I threw together a rotisserie out of a bunch of rusty scrap pipe I found in a field. I had the wheels kicking around for years from Harbor Freight. I built this so I could have an off road rotisserie and get the car outside to sandblast it. When all is said and done the sandblasting took about 10 hours with about half that time devoted to heating up the seam sealer with a mapp torch and scrapping it out with chisels and picks. I probably spent and equal time sandblasting remnants of seams sealer to the the time spent on the entire remainder of the car. One thing that really sped up the sandblasting was to pre-prep large areas with paint stripper; the paint would come off very easily. None of the stripping is fun. Sandblasting requires a respirator, hearing protection (horrifically loud) and eye protection. I initially was wearing a tyvek suit and still got dirty. It also was about 100 degrees out and it got pretty ripe in there. I spent the remainder of the time dressed like in these pictures and all was well and good till the air hose separated from the nozzle and blasted the back of my upper arm. Really friggin hurt and looked like road rash. For eye protection I used the hood shown, then tried a full face shield. What worked best however was using an old welding helmet with a clear lens. The clear lenses would last about 1-2 hours and only cost $.49 to replace compared to a few bucks for the hood and 15 bucks for a shield neither of which had a longer life than the $.49 lens for the welding helmet.
Design goals: Sheridan front, end narrow body 959 style rear fenders 916 rear bumper Carbon fiber look top Monowiper (yeah like rice-a-roni) Though the hood radiator vent (wbergtho-style) Front hinged hood Turbo twist style wheels (8" front, 10" rear) 911 front end 5 lug 928 rear hubs (see my build - 928 Hybrid trailing arm ) Tilt wheel, smaller diameter, thinking from a jetta Power steering Move the stereo to where the heater controls are Air Conditioning with simplified HVAC controls Coffee cup holders 930 transmission (already have) Engine- either 327 (already have the 327) versus an LS2 |
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| Wilhelm |
Sep 9 2008, 01:18 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 408 Joined: 7-September 07 From: Hooterville, OR Member No.: 8,088 Region Association: None |
 This crappy old sandblaster was replaced by a http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/disp...temnumber=93889 which worked much better and was able to take a whole 100 pound bag of media.The old style blaster took 15 minutes to fill by a funnel. The new blaster could be filled in 2 minutes. The medium grit would really rip off the seam sealer. The fine grit 70-30 left a nicer finish on the metal. I never felt like metal was going to warp. Got my grit from a lumber yard.  Why can't I ever get a car with no bondo???? |
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| Wilhelm |
Sep 9 2008, 01:21 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 408 Joined: 7-September 07 From: Hooterville, OR Member No.: 8,088 Region Association: None |
 You will get sand in places you didn't remember you had! Like I said earlier, I ditched this hood and went with a welding helmet so a to replace the window in it cheaply when it became etched.  See I have cracked long. Will need a Engman or something similar. |
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| Wilhelm |
Sep 9 2008, 01:28 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 408 Joined: 7-September 07 From: Hooterville, OR Member No.: 8,088 Region Association: None |
 After much digging out seamsealer and blasting I went to priming early with an epoxy direct to metal primer. If I didn't despite the wicked hot temperatures here I would see surface rust form overnight. I still need a replacement top for the left side shock tower. Any one have a car they are scrapping out and can cut this piece out for me? (Got one from Scotty B - Thanks!!!!!)  Probably hard to appreciate in this picture, but after the engine mounts were taken out (passenger's side was frightenly easy!) I plated up the side of the long with a piece of .125 (13 gauge) with a multitude of holes for bung welding and a continuous perimeter weld. This should give me something solid to hang a V8 off of and will clean up the engine compartment appearance. Also cut out most of the engine shelf as it won't be needed and will just clutter things up. |
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| Wilhelm |
Sep 9 2008, 01:34 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 408 Joined: 7-September 07 From: Hooterville, OR Member No.: 8,088 Region Association: None |
 I love the smell of napalm in the morning! err I mean I love the look a clean primed out 914! I still have some hell hole repair to do but need to prime when I'm done with a section to prevent flash rust.  Bolted on my new trailing arm 928 Hybrid trailing arm for a fit and put the wheel on. Just hanging the fender to see what it will look like. Design goals: Sheridan front, end narrow body 959 style rear fenders 916 rear bumper Carbon fiber look top Monowiper (yeah like rice-a-roni) Though the hood radiator vent (wbergtho-style) Front hinged hood Turbo twist style wheels (8" front, 10" rear) 911 front end 5 lug 928 rear hubs (see my build - 928 Hybrid trailing arm ) Tilt wheel, smaller diameter, thinking from a jetta Power steering Move the stereo to where the heater controls are Air Conditioning with simplified HVAC controls Coffee cup holders 930 transmission (already have) Engine- either 327 (already have the 327) versus an LS6 |
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| sww914 |
Sep 9 2008, 02:26 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,439 Joined: 4-June 06 Member No.: 6,146 Region Association: None |
Rumor has it that it takes seven years.
I hope you do better than that. Looking good! |
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| jimkelly |
Sep 9 2008, 06:23 AM
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Delaware USA Group: Members Posts: 4,969 Joined: 5-August 04 From: Delaware, USA Member No.: 2,460 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
sweet
i love to see a 914 stripped down to bare metal then freshly primed. going with stock transaxle? - or going bigger bucks: 915, 930 or G50? jim |
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| roadster fan |
Sep 9 2008, 06:23 AM
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Project Frankenstein !!!!!!!! Group: Members Posts: 1,009 Joined: 24-November 05 From: Aptos, CA Member No.: 5,184 Region Association: Northern California |
Looking good! I am really looking forward to following the build.
Jim |
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| FourBlades |
Sep 9 2008, 07:22 AM
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From Wreck to Rockin Group: Members Posts: 2,056 Joined: 3-December 07 From: Brevard, FL Member No.: 8,414 Region Association: South East States 
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Great looking project, should be an awesome car when you are done. That looks like a very rust free 914 you are starting with which will make things easier. I started with a very rusty car and am hoping to be done in about 12-15 months. I knew nothing about 914s or restoration when I started so it may not take you as long. Good luck....John |
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| neo914-6 |
Sep 9 2008, 05:14 PM
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neo life Group: Members Posts: 5,086 Joined: 16-January 03 From: Willow Glen (San Jose) Member No.: 159 |
Nice design goals. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) Here's some info for reference:
My mono-wiper. It was called ricer too (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) A clean V8 914 on Car Domain, with power brakes and steering. |
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| tronporsche |
Sep 9 2008, 05:25 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 281 Joined: 21-August 08 From: California Member No.: 9,447 Region Association: Central California |
That flare and wheel looks good.
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| Wilhelm |
Sep 9 2008, 05:37 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 408 Joined: 7-September 07 From: Hooterville, OR Member No.: 8,088 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(neo914-6 @ Sep 9 2008, 04:14 PM)  Nice design goals. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) Here's some info for reference: My mono-wiper. It was called ricer too (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) A clean V8 914 on Car Domain, with power brakes and steering. Cool! Thanks for the links. How did you modify the VW mechanism to swing 160 degrees. My guess would be to make the motor swing arm slightly longer. Also anyone known what other VW power steering units would exchange with the Corrado unit? I will be going to a pick and pull next week next week and want to have a couple of options. |
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| r_towle |
Sep 9 2008, 07:30 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
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I love that rear fender...what is it from???
Rich |
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| jd74914 |
Sep 9 2008, 08:15 PM
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Its alive Group: Members Posts: 4,814 Joined: 16-February 04 From: CT Member No.: 1,659 Region Association: North East States |
993 Turbo S maybe?
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| Lou W |
Nov 30 2008, 05:55 AM
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"Here Kitty Kitty" my ass...... Group: Members Posts: 4,109 Joined: 9-May 04 From: Roseburg, OR. Member No.: 2,039 Region Association: Spain |
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| Wilhelm |
Dec 8 2008, 07:04 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 408 Joined: 7-September 07 From: Hooterville, OR Member No.: 8,088 Region Association: None |
Seems like I've been working on a million little project but today did a few fun things. One was to build this stand to set car on while I fit engine. What I like about this is it only cost for the 4 nuts. Everything else was salvage. I made this adjustable as the floor in the barn is anything but level. With this stand the car can be leveled out to help get the engine in somewhat square.
 This is about the only nice thing about a wooden floor (well, I guess its not cold like concrete); I can screw the stand down so it doesn't skid out.  Here are the screw tops. Some salvage all thread. Who the heck welded those nuts in????  |
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| Wilhelm |
Dec 8 2008, 07:11 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 408 Joined: 7-September 07 From: Hooterville, OR Member No.: 8,088 Region Association: None |
Today I Decided to do some test fitting of the engine into the bay Looks like trying to put 10# of mud in a 5# bag.
 Rear entry shot  View from the top  |
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| Wilhelm |
Dec 8 2008, 07:15 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 408 Joined: 7-September 07 From: Hooterville, OR Member No.: 8,088 Region Association: None |
With the engine harmonic balancer 1/2 " from the firewall, the trans mounts are back about 1 1/2". If I used a corvette balancer I could move the engine another .4" forward I believe.
 Here is front of engine. Balancer is 1/2" from the firewall  Design goals: Sheridan front, narrow body 959 style rear fenders 916 rear bumper Carbon fiber look top Monowiper (yeah like rice-a-roni) Though the hood radiator vent (wbergtho-style) Front hinged hood Turbo twist style wheels (8" front, 10" rear) 911 front end 5 lug 928 rear hubs (see my build - 928 Hybrid trailing arm ) Tilt wheel, smaller diameter, thinking from a chevy (The jetta wheel wouldn't work) Power steering Move the stereo to where the heater controls are Air Conditioning with simplified HVAC controls Coffee cup holders 930 transmission (already have) Engine- LS2 |
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| JRust |
Dec 8 2008, 08:46 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 6,310 Joined: 10-January 03 From: Corvallis Oregon Member No.: 129 Region Association: Pacific Northwest
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Making good progress! I'll have to find out where hooterville is & come by some weekend to see it up close (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
Maybe I can even drive my 914-8 (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) |
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| So.Cal.914 |
Dec 8 2008, 09:04 PM
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"...And it has a front trunk too." Group: Members Posts: 6,588 Joined: 15-February 04 From: Low Desert, CA./ Hills of N.J. Member No.: 1,658 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(JRust @ Dec 8 2008, 06:46 PM) Making good progress! I'll have to find out where hooterville is & come by some weekend to see it up close (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) Maybe I can even drive my 914-8 (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) You know 'Green Acres' , Eddie Albert and Eva Gabor. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) Nice work so far, couldn't you find a bigger engine? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif) |
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