 Starting a 1971 IMSA 914 Restoration, A privateer run 914 with Sebring and Daytona history |
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| Socalandy |
 Nov 23 2011, 10:44 AM
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Its got to be Yellow!!!  Group: Members Posts: 2,432 Joined: 29-August 09 From: Orange Member No.: 10,742 Region Association: Southern California   |
Looks great!! and when the missing parts and holes are fixed on my project it will be time to cut out my front trunk
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| FourBlades |
Nov 23 2011, 12:37 PM
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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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Just do what I do before cutting anything: Measure twice and pray three times. John |
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| cheshirecat |
Feb 10 2012, 02:47 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 3 Joined: 4-February 12 From: chico ca Member No.: 14,087 Region Association: None |
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/cheer.gif) This is really exciting news, when I told my dad he showed up on google, I wasn't yet a member...so I was unaware of your project. My dad is Bob Zulkowski, and I spent many days wearing the race team shirt and dusting that car when it was being shown for display purposes. It woke me up early many mornings. I've never thought about what happened to all of dads old racecars as he is presently on a big boat in the virgin islands, but now I can't help but wonder where all of it's predecessors are as well!
Best of luck to you and your wallet...my first car was a 914 which I paid a cool 3 grand for back in 1986 so I'm a fan for sure. I look forward to seeing how it goes, and you can always ask if you have questions, I'm sure if he can remember (lol) he'd love to talk your ear off about this baby. I'll see if I can dig up any photos of it in better condition as well. Cathy Z. |
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| carr914 |
Feb 10 2012, 04:43 AM
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Racer from Birth Group: Members Posts: 122,978 Joined: 2-February 04 From: Tampa,FL Member No.: 1,623 Region Association: South East States |
Cathy (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png)
I know who you Dad is, but this car wasn't one of his - this a Priviteer car run out of South Florida, DiVella Racing  |
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| Series9 |
Feb 10 2012, 06:08 AM
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Lesbians taste like chicken. Group: Members Posts: 5,446 Joined: 22-August 04 From: DeLand, FL Member No.: 2,602 Region Association: South East States |
QUOTE(carr914 @ Feb 10 2012, 05:43 AM)  That sounds dirty.... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif) |
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| Cairo94507 |
Feb 10 2012, 07:47 AM
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Michael Group: Members Posts: 10,174 Joined: 1-November 08 From: Auburn, CA Member No.: 9,712 Region Association: Northern California
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Cheshirecat - Carthy- Holy crap! I knew your dad and Troy Powell pretty well and was a regular at Metal Craft with my first 914, ('73 2.0 in sepia brown that your dad did a smoked stripe on just like his six had) and my 2nd six. They worked on that car and ultimately did the 3.0 transplant on my 2nd 914-6 when the original 2.0 punched a rod through the side. I recall your dad's black '71 914-6 quite well and Troy's blue GT flared '70. I am glad to hear your dad is enjoying life on a boat in the tropics. That was always a fun shop to go and hang out.
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| gms |
Feb 10 2012, 09:15 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,708 Joined: 12-March 04 From: Chicagoland Member No.: 1,785 Region Association: Upper MidWest
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QUOTE(cheshirecat @ Feb 10 2012, 02:47 AM) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/cheer.gif) This is really exciting news, when I told my dad he showed up on google, I wasn't yet a member...so I was unaware of your project. My dad is Bob Zulkowski, and I spent many days wearing the race team shirt and dusting that car when it was being shown for display purposes. It woke me up early many mornings. I've never thought about what happened to all of dads old racecars as he is presently on a big boat in the virgin islands, but now I can't help but wonder where all of it's predecessors are as well! Best of luck to you and your wallet...my first car was a 914 which I paid a cool 3 grand for back in 1986 so I'm a fan for sure. I look forward to seeing how it goes, and you can always ask if you have questions, I'm sure if he can remember (lol) he'd love to talk your ear off about this baby. I'll see if I can dig up any photos of it in better condition as well. Cathy Z. Welcome to the club Cathy! I use to own your fathers car, it is now owned by Doug Wright. Here is a link about the car: http://www.914world.com/roadglue/forum/showthread.php?t=768 |
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| FourBlades |
Feb 10 2012, 09:46 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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QUOTE(cheshirecat @ Feb 10 2012, 01:47 AM) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/cheer.gif) This is really exciting news, when I told my dad he showed up on google, I wasn't yet a member...so I was unaware of your project. My dad is Bob Zulkowski, and I spent many days wearing the race team shirt and dusting that car when it was being shown for display purposes. It woke me up early many mornings. I've never thought about what happened to all of dads old racecars as he is presently on a big boat in the virgin islands, but now I can't help but wonder where all of it's predecessors are as well! Best of luck to you and your wallet...my first car was a 914 which I paid a cool 3 grand for back in 1986 so I'm a fan for sure. I look forward to seeing how it goes, and you can always ask if you have questions, I'm sure if he can remember (lol) he'd love to talk your ear off about this baby. I'll see if I can dig up any photos of it in better condition as well. Cathy Z. Cathy, It seems like I have a different car from yours but I bet you all knew the folks who owned mine, Manuel Cueto and John Di Lella. Maybe you all have some period pictures that include both of our cars. Di Lella racing went on to race 911s after selling their 914. Maybe you all owned this car after John sold it? I would like to talk to you all about it sometime. This is one of those projects you have to do yourself unless you are loaded because of the hours it takes. My friend Sean and I have spent 350 hours on the work so far and are only half done. We just chip away at it when we can. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) John |
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| FourBlades |
Feb 10 2012, 10:00 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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Fixing some holes using the HF shrinker/stretcher set. I wanted one of these tools for a while and as soon as I could think of a reason I needed them I picked up a set. I fixed some curved areas with them and they turned out well.
Found some graph paper card stock that makes great templates.  Used the stretcher on the lip to curve the piece. You have to stretch a little, check the fit, stretch a little, check the fit, hammer some to keep the lip flat, etc. Stretcher jaws leave some marks you can hammer flattter and sand if it matters.  Check the fit in the gas tank area. This was hopelessly rusted so I cut back to "better" metal.  Welded and partly ground down. Need to dremel the hard to reach areas. Leaning over to do this repair for two hours was probably the hardest part. Some parts had to be welded up from under the dash which was also fun.  I've been working on grinding down and cleaning up areas welded by Sean and I. I hate spending the time but I think it is worth it. I will clean up the welds I made to repair rust damage and try not to go down the slippery slope of over restoring. Welds done by the original owners will be left in their original state. They never ground any welds as far as I can tell. John |
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| FourBlades |
Feb 10 2012, 10:46 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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Fixing the rusted out rain gutter using the shrinker/stretcher set.
 Cut a piece for the patch.  Bend it using the brake I built. I wanted a small one for bending 16 gauge and made this out of scraps plus a few HD bought pieces.  Bend it to the right shape using the stretcher. This has a variable curve that takes a some trial and error to get right.  Hammer it a little to keep it flat.  Make some relief cuts and bend up the inner edge. I used the cut off rusty piece as a guide for the width.  Test fit.  Stand back and check the arc of the gutter. This is part way through adjusting the arc. It was way too low at first and I am glad I realized I needed to check this before welding. Most of the time you need to think about 3 steps ahead to avoid screwing something up.  Tack the ends, then the middle, then in between little by little.  Weld up the relief cuts by clamping a thick copper piece behind the weld.  Grind it carefully, weld some imperfections, grind some more, then sand using 120.  Still more detail grinding to go. John |
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| cheshirecat |
Feb 13 2012, 03:17 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 3 Joined: 4-February 12 From: chico ca Member No.: 14,087 Region Association: None |
I realized that after I posted when I saw a different shot, but you can't 'unpost'...at least I couldn't figure out how to!
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| FourBlades |
Mar 30 2012, 10:42 PM
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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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Been working on mounting the oil cooler and fuel cell.
I have the oil cooler mounted, thermostat mounted, and front tubes mocked up. The fuel cell could be mounted in a framework of 1 inch angle iron represented by the cardboard strips. It would be attached by the lip to the bulkhead using the original aluminum angle used by the original builders for that purpose. It would have two steel straps all the way around width wise to hold it in place. I would put some additional short tubes under the halfway point of the lower tubes. Getting everything to fit around these trunk tubes has been a real PIA but I think it will be worth it. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif)  The fuel cell will clear the oil cooler shroud this way. Once the cross tube is welded in place it will not be possible to remove the oil cooler shroud anymore as is. I am thinking of sectioning the shroud and holding it together with aluminum strips and bolts or making a multiple piece one from metal sheet. Also considering making the cross tube removable, although I have not seen any good or easy solutions for that. John |
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| Cracker |
Mar 31 2012, 08:21 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,148 Joined: 2-February 10 From: Atlanta (area) Member No.: 11,316 Region Association: South East States
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Just saw this thread, very impressive you'd take on such a project! Can't wait to see it completed and maybe run with it too.
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| FourBlades |
Mar 31 2012, 07:41 PM
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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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Hey thanks Cracker! I'd like to get to Road Atlanta at some point.
Started mocking up the fuel cell install.  Notched some stubby legs to support the cross tube. These will sit on welded pads.  Fuel cell fits in nicely.  Playing with the fuel pick up fittings and filters. With two of everything there are a lot of fuel system parts. Will use an angle to attach the lip of the cell the bulkhead. Will use square tubes across the top attached to straps going around the angle irons on the bottom. That will provide something to mount the filters to.  Lot of head scratching went into getting this far. John |
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| racerbvd |
Apr 1 2012, 12:16 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,369 Joined: 3-February 03 From: Sunny FL. Member No.: 226 Region Association: None |
John,
You guys coming to the Dark Side DE next month?? |
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| FourBlades |
Apr 3 2012, 08:28 PM
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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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Byron,
I hate to miss it but too busy with many things. I want to bring my blue 914 next time but it needs an oil cooler and roll hoop. John |
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| URY914 |
Apr 3 2012, 08:56 PM
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I built the lightest 914 in the history of mankind. Group: Members Posts: 124,615 Joined: 3-February 03 From: Jacksonville, FL Member No.: 222 Region Association: None |
John,
Don't know if you knew about this video but your car is shown at about the 12:21 mark and 14:46. Sebring 12 Hours 1977... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4kks-yGG_6g |
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| DEC |
Apr 4 2012, 02:21 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 630 Joined: 10-November 05 From: Rehburg Member No.: 5,104 Region Association: Germany
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| ChrisVCR |
Apr 4 2012, 08:05 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 13 Joined: 3-April 12 From: Charlotte, NC Member No.: 14,335 Region Association: None |
Great build!
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| Series9 |
Apr 4 2012, 08:42 AM
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Lesbians taste like chicken. Group: Members Posts: 5,446 Joined: 22-August 04 From: DeLand, FL Member No.: 2,602 Region Association: South East States |
I love this thread. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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