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> Zaney's Suby Rustoration Adventure, Updated 12/4/2014: Fall 2014 Update! Posted FOR SALE! Thanks for all the fun!
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post Apr 24 2009, 10:40 AM
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Suby 5 speed waiting for the Bremar conversion parts.
(Have to work some overtime soon...)

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Other Koni shocks and Ground Control Goodies waiting for their turn to play!

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post Apr 24 2009, 10:43 AM
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I guess the tarret is that much bigger than the stock bar.

With that much off the passenger side do you think the tub will twist? Do you still have the top on? You might want to diagonal brace the door gaps, across from side to side, to try to keep them square. My 75 is really sound and if I jack up the pass side on the front donut the door moves out .400 at the top by the handle. It doesn't move more than .080 using the rear donut. These cars will twist real easy, thats why the front fender has the rubber in the gap at the cowl.

You might want a obx lsd for the tranny while your there. These little cars really need lsd with hp and skinny tires.
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post Apr 24 2009, 10:45 AM
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Last two pics for now...

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New brake pivot plate from AA in place waiting for the Engman kit for grinding.

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Today, I am going to weld up the passenger long and then get ready for the wheelhouse. I wanted to have as little as possible open and unsupported as possible. So, the welder will be sizzling today! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welder.gif)


Stay tuned for more...
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post Apr 24 2009, 10:56 AM
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QUOTE(charliew @ Apr 24 2009, 09:43 AM) *

I guess the tarret is that much bigger than the stock bar.

With that much off the passenger side do you think the tub will twist? Do you still have the top on? You might want to diagonal brace the door gaps to try to keep them square. My 75 is really sound and if I jack up the pass side on the front donut the door moves out .400 at the top by the handle. It doesn't move more than .080 using the rear donut. These cars will twist real easy, thats why the front fender has the rubber in the gap at the cowl.

You might want a obx lsd for the tranny while your there. These little cars really need lsd with hp and skinny tires.



Charlie,

I still have the top on and put a smidgen of flex in the door brace to counter any shrinkage. I am following the path that many members have traveled before and have not had any trouble with their door gaps. So, cross your fingers!

That is why I wanted to button up the floor pan and passenger long before I cut open the rear wheelhouse/ hell hole area.

As for an LSD, that will come with an upgrade to a WRX or Sti engine. Unless, I find a good deal out there earlier. Plus, I plan on running on 16x7 inch tires all the way around. Maybe 9's in the rear if I can find someone to stretch my rear fenders.

Thanks for the heads up!

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post Apr 24 2009, 12:07 PM
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That's looking great Nate. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welder.gif)
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post Apr 24 2009, 09:38 PM
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Thanks Jon! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

Welded up the passenger long today but, my wife has the camera so no pics yet.

Took my time to make sure every rosette had enough time to cool before I zapped another in that area. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welder.gif)

My neighbor who let me borrow the Mig said he would give me a good deal on it. He said, he wants to buy a TIG setup. I think I will save some cash and buy it! (My baby shower gift!)

Oh ya, T-minus 4 weeks and counting til my little girl shows up. That is why the rustoration has kicked it up a notch! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/cheer.gif)

Now it is time to wrap it up with the right wheel house...

Have a great weekend! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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post May 9 2009, 10:22 PM
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hi there new to the 914 world and im contemplating the subby swap as my 73 914 has no engine anyway. i was wondering what you do for axles when you use the subby 5 speed?
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post May 9 2009, 11:52 PM
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Hey Rick!
Two options for ya! Search for Porcharu and his Subaru transmission tread for the output flanges. (that is what I am using) Or, custom axles made to order for around $500 + or -

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post May 10 2009, 12:03 AM
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BTW, got the camera and the passenger long repair pics!

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post May 10 2009, 12:05 AM
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Time to finish up a quick house project then, back to the passenger wheelhouse replacement!

Wish me luck!!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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post Aug 8 2009, 01:50 AM
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Well, a lot has happened in the past 12 weeks... Only a little progress on the car but some BIG Life changes! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

My wife decided she wanted to cut open the wall in out kitchen to make it more open (when she was 39 weeks pregnant!) So, nothing like a deadline to get a project done!

We went from this
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To this in two weeks!
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Oh ya, Little Miss Sydney was born twelve weeks ago right in the middle of the house project!!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/screwy.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/cheer.gif)

Luckily, my mother-in-law stayed with us for 10 days in order for me to wrap up the messy project!
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post Aug 8 2009, 01:57 AM
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I was able to take six weeks off of work in order to help my wife recover from the C-section and, sneaked in some time on the Teener when I could too!

I cut out the rotten portion of the right side wheel house and replaced it with new metal! It was tricky to match the pieces but, I used a template to get it as close as possible! I also added two pieces of 16 gauge steel to help support the patched areas. Not sure if was needed but now I know it is double walled in those areas!
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Found a wonder tool in order to help remove the old undercoating of the bottom of the chassis.
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It RAWKS! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif)
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post Aug 8 2009, 02:01 AM
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I am in the process of cleaning up the wheel wells and the bottom of the trunk area with the Flail tool. I think I am going to cut out the muffler shield in the end...

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And also giving the hard to reach places the Marine clean, Metal ready and Zero Rust treatment before I weld the cut away fender panels back into place.

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post Aug 8 2009, 02:08 AM
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First good result in welding thinner sheet metal panels without blowing holes in it!

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Next: (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welder.gif)

Fabricate or reuse the triangles for the sill
Weld in the sill and triangles
Weld the lower fender panel back in places
Fill in the turn signal markers

Repair the PO attempts with Bondo
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Then, fill in the holes in rear trunk area for a previous PORSCHE reflector!


More to come!!!
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post Aug 8 2009, 04:14 AM
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I love these kind of posts, keep up the good work and please post more pics when you get it done and congrats on the new baby, also nice work on that kitchen!! Cheers!!
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post Aug 10 2009, 01:06 AM
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Great to see another Suby conversionite (is that a word?) making progress! I finished up my engine mount system today and am now working on the Suby trans mount. It was HOT today; think I lost about 5 pounds in sweat! I'll post some pictures in the coming days. Keep up the good work...
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post Nov 18 2009, 10:12 PM
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Finally some time to UPDATE!

Welded up the door jam and the rocker sill & triangles.
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Lower piece of fender
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Filled in the PORSCHE reflector holes in the rear
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post Nov 18 2009, 10:15 PM
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Cleaned the underbelly where the Trans and Muffler will go.

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Driver's rear wheel well

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Muffler shield removed and area treated for Rust! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sawzall-smiley.gif)

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post Nov 18 2009, 10:22 PM
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Filled in the side markers and Sold them to Fourblades

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Planned on removing the Sail Vinyl but, took care of Mucho rust too! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/chair.gif)

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More on passenger side and smoothed out too! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welder.gif)

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post Nov 18 2009, 10:25 PM
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Hopefully, I will get a few hours to install my Engman stiffening kit that I was fortunate to acquire during the most recent group buy!
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Then, my Suby build will really get down to brass tacks!

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