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Posted by: wingnut86 Nov 5 2012, 10:54 PM

Let the tall tales begin...

...as with any Tall Tale, time is of no concern.....

From the Python-esc inspired "The Adventures of Baron Von Munchausen"

Posted by: wingnut86 Nov 5 2012, 11:02 PM

My 76' 914 with "Pristine No Rust Metallurgy"



...at least Scotty won't have to see this one anytime soon. Of course, there's always the flare install at a later date. And, the 70' I have WILL require his lifesaving techniques at a later date






Mr. Miagi has already given up his former soul - "Danielson"




...the saga continues

Posted by: billh1963 Nov 6 2012, 05:10 AM

It's about time! What is the plan?

Posted by: wingnut86 Nov 14 2012, 06:11 AM

Plan?

There's no PLAN

...it's all about the journey

Gotta pick up that rebuilt Ginzu plasma cutter I bought off HSN!

Posted by: wingnut86 Nov 21 2012, 10:10 AM

Received a long sought after wish list item from CFR and Chris's Team

I sourced the 911 E-Stop system a while back (brakes) and sent to Chris.

One of our brethren here sold me an old set of trailing arms for the rebuild.

5-Stud kit was sourced from Eric Shea at PMB a while back, with a nice set of his rear calipers from a Friday buy being readied as the main stopping power. She'll get brand new Bilsteins in the rear with 90 or 100lb springs initially (NOS), with new rubbber from Mark at 914Rubber and re-popped metal from Eric.

Bruce Stone, aka "Big Dawg" is working on some sway bolt swag for me as well:-)

I'm torn between putting this setup on "Blackie" the 70' 914 in this build, or the jacked and stacked 76' in the Dungeon - aka, the garage

I'm in a 4 week employment "lull", so I have time for more ruminations

I asked CFR to "sign" these beauties for me





P.S. - ALL parts sourced HERE from our vendors or members - Buy local, especially 914World whenever possible

Posted by: wingnut86 Nov 22 2012, 08:14 PM

...picking up a motor and assorted parts this Saturday in TN:

1- Subaru 2005, 2.5 Liter NA w/o turbo - approx. 100K
2- 5-speed tranny with flywheel and clutch, still attached to engine
3- FI harness and ecu (brain)
4- Complete vehicle harness
5- A/C compressor and dash control pod with dash condenser
6- What's left of gauge pod for speedo, temp, etc
7- Cruise control pod or stalk with associated valving and subassemblies complete out to motor
8- Fuel tank accessory plate with sender, pump, etc (including sub-harness)
9- Complete stub axles and CVs out to wheel
10- Rear differential (not needed - FS later)

Maybe I'll get lucky and score something else I can clean up and sell here to our membership.

I also purchased a Subie motor and tranny mount from Ian over at Coldwater914. Real honest guy I have been corresponding with for a while. Ian's torch skills are outstanding, and I was tempted to leave the steel bare.

What I did was had the cradle lightly sand blasted to eliminate much of the heat discoloration at the joints, although the joints were impeccably finished prior to shipping. After blasting, the steel takes on a nice milky flat tinge that can be left as is, but I wanted to powder coat it to further preserve the work while not blinging it out too much.

I had them apply a clear powder coat with product from nic industries. I think it will stand out on its on against any colors I later apply to the motor or tranny pieces.

Ian is supplying his custom components specific to this conversion, with the coupler, Sway-Away half-shafts, fwd block off plate, and accessories.

More build details will be added as I sort through the project details

Coldwater914 Cradle - 4 or 6 cylinder capable

Posted by: dian Nov 23 2012, 03:35 AM

does the engine have an immobiliser?

Posted by: billh1963 Nov 23 2012, 05:53 AM

Awesome, Dave! Looks like you have a plan

Posted by: wingnut86 Nov 23 2012, 02:53 PM

QUOTE(dian @ Nov 23 2012, 04:35 AM)

Posted by: 904svo Nov 23 2012, 05:39 PM

QUOTE(wingnut86 @ Nov 23 2012, 12:53 PM)

QUOTE(dian @ Nov 23 2012, 04:35 AM)

does the engine have an immobiliser?

I think it was standard on the Forester (?), optional on the 2005 Impreza.

Always upgradeable.

I'll have a chance to verify tomorrow as I'm taking a factory electrical diagram with me as well as a CD. Also taking my Torque OBD Checker and cables with me, just in case I get to download the error codes:-)

Posted by: wingnut86 Nov 27 2012, 06:26 PM

Got the box and the key:-)

Posted by: wingnut86 Nov 27 2012, 06:42 PM

Frikkin Cheby-Burbans

I could have loaded 4 of these little boxers in the back of her

Posted by: wingnut86 Nov 27 2012, 06:49 PM

...and the best for last...







Time to make some space by clearing out some stock

Posted by: billh1963 Nov 27 2012, 07:57 PM

Well done!

Now you just have to install it!

Posted by: wingnut86 Nov 27 2012, 08:19 PM

Nope, I can still see the garage floor.

Need more grease:-)

Posted by: 904svo Nov 27 2012, 09:48 PM

If you need help with the wiring PM me. I just went through the process with my
conversion installing a 2007 WRX in my car.

Posted by: Philip W. Nov 28 2012, 02:35 PM

way to go Dave!!!!!
great to see some work going on that, hate to see a rust free car sitting there for so long when it has so much potential!
aren't you goint to paint it first?

Posted by: billh1963 Nov 28 2012, 02:52 PM

Dave has lots of plans for his car....let's see if he actually works on it or just accumulates parts (so says the resident 914/TR6 hoarder... )!

Posted by: Jaymann Dec 7 2012, 12:02 PM

Hey wingnut:Wow, thats a nice car.I made an offer, on this one.Glad to see it went to a club member.It was a real clean shell, from what I rember.Wish, I would have gotten that one.If I had seen it in person,things might be different.Well good luck with the project.Jaymann from PA

Posted by: wingnut86 Dec 7 2012, 03:45 PM

I hate to disappoint, but I just figured out that drill in the last image can power my whole car.

Still looking for batteries that will fit in the tow behind trailer

Posted by: wingnut86 Dec 7 2012, 05:44 PM

Sold some hardware the last weekend.

1- Set of 1.7 Tins and Fan Shrouds - Tins were Black Powder Coat, Fan shrouds were Triple Coated Silver and Baked at 500° till HARD in the middle
2- 1974, 2.0 GC Short Block
3- New Mellum Pump
4- $600 in gaskets, sensors, valve covers, shims, chim-chim-churee (it rhymed), and tons of other NOS and original restored stuff
5- 1970 Running 1.7 block, er, till I stored it

Sorry Phil, BillH1963 bought my original Weber Italian IDF-40s for a song (dance comes later)

Next frame if you please

Posted by: wingnut86 Dec 7 2012, 06:02 PM

Early Christmas from PMB arrived 2 days ago

I hate scratching this shit up when I mount them, but it cuts down on the road tar and dirt a good bit if they look like this to start:D

Now If I can just find all the shit that I bought from Cary (A&P Girl) the last 3 years or so I'll be happy. Probably hid it away with the NOS 96mm pistons I couldn't sell with the 96mm Jugs this weekend, or maybe the Weber rebuild kit for the IDF carbs




For those with blurred vision, I give thee MANA from Eric

NOTE: I'm not really giving these away, it's a play on words

Yes - there are bits and pieces from a 911 rear E-Stop that are shown in here. I forgot to ask Eric for the actual E-Brake pads, so now I have to wait to assemble it all up to Tangerine's rebuilt trailing arms above...







More to come...

Posted by: Gint Dec 7 2012, 07:21 PM

Sweet!

Eric, Got any stickers?

Posted by: wingnut86 Dec 7 2012, 07:27 PM

...the parts had little "Tootsie Roll" stickers all over them. And the brown sticky grease is everywhere;-)

Posted by: Gint Dec 7 2012, 07:30 PM

That does look like a fun project. 160-70 horsepower in a 914 will kick ass. Modern FI... sounds like a nice combo to me.

Posted by: wingnut86 Jan 16 2013, 07:21 AM

What you guys think, kind'a purty?

Powdered set of 911 E-Brakes for my 914 trailing arms built by Tangerine

These are actually called "Candy Apple Red", a powder coat series from NTS(?)

I then fitted them with the proper bling or re-bling from Eric's shop of elves at PMB.

I got the hats late, so had Tangerine go ahead and mount the other 911 E-Brake hats I sent them to my rear trailing arms they were building - seeing these in full bliss, makes me wish I had waited. I may have to sell these hats

Bling stays with me









Still working on nest steps

Posted by: Chris H. Jan 16 2013, 06:27 PM

Sweet! You got the engine and trans together from the same car?

Posted by: wingnut86 Jan 16 2013, 07:06 PM

I did.

But, the 2005 5-speed is being swapped out with a 2007 unit prepped by Ian.

As soon as it arrives, I'll offer the 2005 up here 1st.

Posted by: Eric_Shea Jan 16 2013, 09:09 PM

Posted by: scotty b May 6 2013, 06:58 PM

QUOTE(wingnut86 @ Nov 5 2012, 09:02 PM)

My 76' 914 with "Pristine No Rust Metallurgy"



...at least Scotty won't have to see this one anytime soon. Of course, there's always the flare install at a later date. And, the 70' I have WILL require his lifesaving techniques at a later date

Posted by: wingnut86 May 9 2013, 10:14 PM

...and then Scott went BAMMM!

And Mr. Miagi has some new Ninja Skirts up front

Posted by: bulitt May 10 2013, 01:35 AM

Scott needs a bigger shop for all his bidness

Posted by: billh1963 May 10 2013, 11:28 AM

QUOTE(bulitt @ May 10 2013, 03:35 AM)

Scott needs a bigger shop for all his bidness

Posted by: bulitt May 10 2013, 11:34 AM

Think you are right, I was gonna give him a flared tub, er rustbucket and he said he already had enough crap laying around...

Posted by: scotty b May 15 2013, 07:04 PM

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Posted by: wingnut86 May 15 2013, 07:47 PM

...nice.

I'm thinking we just take her down to bare metal and clear coat her like Anklebiter's build

Fuch it, drop the wheels and add skis, we'll sell it to the next bond flick

Posted by: wingnut86 May 15 2013, 07:49 PM

..NO Billh1963, Miagi'San is NOT for sale!!!

Posted by: billh1963 May 15 2013, 07:49 PM

Looking good!

I want my flares back

Posted by: Philip W. May 16 2013, 08:20 AM

looking great!! , is that the one you going to cut up into pieces last year?

and this is going to be the suby car, Dave?

Posted by: wingnut86 May 16 2013, 08:34 AM

Nope. You haven't seen this one. I purchased it a while back from "FastHonda" on our board

"Miagi'-san" is 89.9% rust-less

Posted by: Dr Evil May 16 2013, 02:35 PM

QUOTE(billh1963 @ May 10 2013, 01:28 PM)

QUOTE(bulitt @ May 10 2013, 03:35 AM)

Scott needs a bigger shop for all his bidness

Indeed. Or, he needs more people to pay for their work so he can move stuff out!

Posted by: wingnut86 Aug 24 2013, 10:42 AM

...added some additional hardware. Fiberglass dash with modifications to support the Subaru dash cluster. Hand made by one of our members here on the World. Craftmanship is on the par with DaVinci or DeLorean with his GTO

He used a textured paint similar to undercoating or on a truck bed. I like it me-self, maybe in Chevy crinkle red or the new faux CF dip coatings they can do, in a royal blue stripe maybe

Thanks Mike









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Posted by: ruby914 Aug 28 2013, 10:06 PM

Wingman, I think you need to paint that dash "Candy Apple Red", with the rest of the car.

Posted by: wingnut86 Aug 28 2013, 11:09 PM

You nut, it's "Gamecock" garnet... well, close as we can get it:-)

Posted by: ruby914 Aug 29 2013, 01:59 AM

QUOTE(wingnut86 @ Aug 28 2013, 10:09 PM)

Posted by: CptTripps Aug 29 2013, 07:18 AM

That dash looks pretty bad-ass. Originally, I'd thought of doing a 911 dash, but with the rest of the Subie conversion, I'm thinking it may be real cool to have the dash cluster as well. Especially with that big-ole tach in the middle.

Very cool.

Posted by: Chris H. Aug 29 2013, 08:21 AM

Get the STI one...it has the tach in the middle. They are sub-$100 on e-bay.

Yeah Mike is one of the most talented fiberglass/carbon fiber guys in the community...he just doesn't brag about it enough!

Posted by: CptTripps Aug 29 2013, 09:21 AM

QUOTE(Chris H. @ Aug 29 2013, 10:21 AM)

Posted by: Chris H. Aug 29 2013, 09:49 AM

Oops my bad...WRX, not STI...there's not a huge difference aside from the lighting which you probably won't care about.....

Here's one:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Instrument-Cluster-Subaru-Impreza-WRX-2007-/281155408669?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item41762b131d&vxp=mtr

Sorry for the total hijack wingnut86!

Posted by: laflaur Aug 29 2013, 11:05 AM

Nice build, Hey, how close is that gauge pod to the windshield, looks pretty deep.
Lots of nice little details in this build!

Posted by: wingnut86 Oct 24 2013, 10:43 PM

Sorry build fans.

Been busy getting employed again.

P.S. Big thanks to that other Gamecock - Mr. Bill.

...although he's spending waaay too much time on dem little Brit boards lately

Ruby - I can't remember the paint code, but it's a 2013 Toyo color. Scotty has some good color in stock as well if I ever get back to him on next steps.

Kinda busy learning the new job and hiring field engineers who like working 175+ days on the road per year -

Andy, ban me if that shameless plug isn't allowed. Honestly I can't remember if recruiting other members is allowed

Later Taters from Mile High Country for a few more months...

P.S. who the hell lives near Centennial and wants to blow my hair back in their winterized Teener while I'm out here - The Staybridge is driving me MORE nuts

Posted by: Eric_Shea Oct 25 2013, 10:34 AM

It lives!

Posted by: wingnut86 Oct 25 2013, 11:07 AM

...and, I'm still better looking, you Dweeb

Geez, frikkin "Brake Gnomes" crossing my garage floor.

Worse than a bunch of crack hooked Oompah Loompahs

Posted by: ruby914 Nov 17 2013, 01:26 AM

QUOTE(laflaur @ Aug 29 2013, 09:05 AM)

Posted by: billh1963 Nov 17 2013, 08:03 AM

Dave...what's the latest?

Posted by: scotty b Nov 17 2013, 09:24 AM

He's waiting on me to get caught up

Posted by: wingnut86 Nov 17 2013, 09:36 PM

You nuts

I'm growing a beard Bill, how's your little British stable?

Pictures for us of your new barn maybe

Posted by: scotty b Dec 29 2013, 08:19 PM

Got some time in on Dave car. Got some primer on the flares and started the body work. Started removing the engine shelf and just like every other 914, there was something funky going on in the hell hole


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Posted by: effutuo101 Dec 29 2013, 10:54 PM

I love all of these build threads! Good to see how people solve problems.

Posted by: Dr Evil Dec 30 2013, 12:47 AM

QUOTE(scotty b @ Dec 29 2013, 09:19 PM)

Got some time in on Dave car. Got some primer on the flares and started the body work. Started removing the engine shelf and just like every other 914, there was something funky going on in the hell hole

Posted by: wingnut86 Jan 11 2014, 01:02 PM

No, it wasn't that easy.

Scott said it looked similar to some extraterrestrial tar colored blob.

He doesn't smile when he works on Mr. Miagi anymore

Good News though!

He's posting new images of the carnage this weekend

Posted by: billh1963 Jan 11 2014, 08:05 PM

Scott will get it fixed!

Posted by: scotty b Jan 11 2014, 08:30 PM

all but one flare in high build primer now. I wasn't happy with the fit up on it and reworked it so it's a day behind the rest. Should have it done monday. then the hell hole fix is up


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Posted by: OllieG Jan 13 2014, 04:08 AM

On post #53,will the pipes you've welded in to reinforce the suspension ears be well clear of the engine? I've got some Tangerine Racing Heim Rods to do the same job and was wondering if there might be a conflict...

Posted by: scotty b Jan 13 2014, 09:05 AM

QUOTE(OllieG @ Jan 13 2014, 02:08 AM)

Posted by: CptTripps Jan 13 2014, 10:20 AM

QUOTE(scotty b @ Jan 13 2014, 10:05 AM)

Posted by: scotty b Feb 14 2014, 01:37 PM

All body panels have now been blocked down to remove the lacquer based primer that was on it, and coated with epoxy then a couple coats of high build primer followed by a guide coat. Next step will be to finish out the engine bay, and start fabbing and running the coolant system


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Posted by: wingnut86 Feb 14 2014, 05:51 PM

Posted by: 76-914 Feb 14 2014, 06:24 PM

Stellar frigen work Scotty.

Posted by: wingnut86 Feb 14 2014, 07:26 PM

As Slim Pickens would say...

WAHOO!

Posted by: scotty b Feb 14 2014, 07:31 PM

Oh yeah your boxes o' parts showed up wednesday

Posted by: 76-914 Jun 22 2015, 03:08 PM

What ever happened with this Suby conversion?

Posted by: wingnut86 Jun 26 2015, 05:56 PM

#1 - Unemployment...

#2 - Still waiting for Ian to ship me or Scotty my previously "paid for" high-end axles and other parts...

Posted by: 76-914 Jun 26 2015, 06:44 PM

QUOTE(wingnut86 @ Jun 26 2015, 04:56 PM)

#1 - Unemployment...

#2 - Still waiting for Ian to ship me or Scotty my previously "paid for" high-end axles and other parts...

Posted by: wingnut86 Jul 22 2015, 08:19 AM

Parts arrived in 2 shipments from Ian 1 week ago.

Received:

From Ian - 2 custom half-shafts and the additional support for the custom Suby cradle I received 2 or more years ago (4 and 6 cylinder support).

Drop shipped from Ian's Suby connection - stub outs that support the earlier Suby 5-speed tranny (2005 and earlier?) and some c-clips, etc...

NOW - Scott has been waiting for a while on these, so I need to ship them all back out to Kahiko Customs this week some time...

yeehaw.

Posted by: 76-914 Jul 22 2015, 09:19 AM

Back in the Saddle.

Posted by: billh1963 Jul 22 2015, 02:24 PM

QUOTE(wingnut86 @ Jul 22 2015, 10:19 AM)

Posted by: wingnut86 Aug 30 2015, 11:46 AM

I'm Selling the Car & Bits...

Posted by: Philip W. Aug 30 2015, 12:05 PM

sorry to hear that, have you listed it in the classifieds yet?

Posted by: wingnut86 Aug 30 2015, 12:35 PM

Nope.

I can't even finish the image sets & I already have folks interested.

I should have a REAL posting by late tonight.

Pelican & TheSamba will have to be a far 2nd behind you guys.

FYI => Dave D. - Please don't share on Pelican until I actually fill out the Classified Post:-))

Posted by: jos.hall Aug 30 2015, 05:53 PM

What's up with the Grand wagoneer?

Posted by: scotty b Aug 31 2015, 09:01 AM

QUOTE(jos.hall @ Aug 30 2015, 03:53 PM)