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914World.com _ 914World Garage _ PORSCHE SUBARU CRADLE
Posted by: Porscharu73 Dec 24 2012, 07:14 PM
Hi everyone, first time user ...I just want to come here and spread the joy I have encountered recently ... 
in my quest of this build for my Subaru conversion I was having major trouble with trying to figure out what to do about the cage or cradle... how what where why ....was in my head stumped ....well no longer luck my have it I came across a shop locally where I live where they specialize in this Brody and his crew from 914s gone wild also there website but it seems to be under construction at the moment
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1G1a7fd3Ph0&feature=youtube_gdata_player
(one of the cars they have done not mine) really helped me out they even let me hang out from
time to time well they work on the cars great guys funny customer service is great all around great people good turn around cradles can come raw or powder coated what ever color they will even build you a car if you don't want to deal with the headaches when I was there I seen they had multible cars there and done 914s 911 track or street ....the cradle they built me was awesome it not only did it look great but also help with the handling I think it just seems like it brings the car together and stiffens it up its pretty well also dam flush with the whole bottom of the car they even bobbed my oil pan making it shorter for more clearance iam able to get to everything I need oil filter drain plug anything I need iam able to get to the stock shift linkage worked with the set up they also make a nice header system to works with everything Turbo cradle shift linkage exhaust ,exhaust is hidden nicely overall I am very happy the yellow car in the pictures is the owners I was able to get some pictures of it to see there work thank you and hopefully this helps alot more people then me be great to see more of these cars 
You can contact him at 559-593-6102 name is Brody
outthere
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Posted by: jimkelly Dec 24 2012, 09:14 PM
that yellow car is sweet.
the latest trend is go with a suby eng and suby trans - and we have a member making the parts for this set up.
all the best!
jim
Posted by: Cracker Dec 24 2012, 09:43 PM
Welcome. Having said that...one post letting everyone know of your stuff is sufficient. I believe I've just looked at the THIRD identical post from you in two different areas...
MXMASS.
Posted by: Porscharu73 Dec 24 2012, 09:49 PM
Welcome. Having said that...one post letting everyone know of your stuff is sufficient. I believe I've just looked at the THIRD identical post from you in two different areas...
MXMASS.
First time using still learning how forms work sorry about that
Posted by: Porscharu73 Dec 25 2012, 12:30 AM
I will try and get some more pictures of there cars and work
Posted by: kg6dxn Dec 25 2012, 01:45 AM
Posted by: Porscharu73 Dec 25 2012, 05:03 PM
Thanks i look forward to being a new member
Posted by: Porscharu73 Dec 25 2012, 06:41 PM
I am sure they make one for the Subaru trans as well I just never got around to asking
Posted by: Porscharu73 Dec 26 2012, 07:51 PM
For those who have questions about the radiator setup and pre drilled holes for wheel well and a.n fittings they do offer kits
Posted by: Porscharu73 Dec 27 2012, 07:56 PM
Some more pictures of there work the green one has a Ez30 
Posted by: Porscharu73 Dec 27 2012, 07:59 PM
Posted by: Porscharu73 Dec 27 2012, 08:01 PM
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Posted by: BIGKAT_83 Dec 27 2012, 08:06 PM
Thats a EG33 not a EZ30
Bob
Posted by: Porscharu73 Dec 27 2012, 08:07 PM
There bobbed oil pan work
Posted by: Porscharu73 Dec 27 2012, 08:12 PM
This is mine with the radiator mocked up[attachmentid=355962]
Posted by: Porscharu73 Dec 27 2012, 09:57 PM
Posted by: kg6dxn Dec 27 2012, 10:15 PM
I think you are promoting this guys business a little too much... 
Can we just see pics of your car? 
Maybe he should become a member and introduce himself? 
Posted by: Krieger Dec 28 2012, 08:33 AM
The car looks good, but I think you are going to have trouble operating the headlights. These could have been easily removes in 5 minutes. Details, details, details. Makes you wonder whats under the paint when simple steps are skipped.
Posted by: Cracker Dec 28 2012, 08:43 AM
Since you keep repeating the same "grammatical error" I'm chiming in to help. When referencing someone (i.e. possession)...it is "their" not "there" (Hey Brody, its over there).
Just a thought: Is Brody/Poster one in the same? 
Posted by: Porscharu73 Dec 28 2012, 10:48 AM
I know what you mean about the lights I'm pretty sure they where stumped why the customer did it all also. ...as for the grammar predict a text is a bitch on new phones.......
Posted by: Porscharu73 Dec 28 2012, 05:01 PM
[attachmentid=356135] 911 dash in the 914
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Posted by: Porscharu73 Dec 28 2012, 05:15 PM
The rubber and springs will be cut out also for cleaner look
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Posted by: brant Dec 28 2012, 05:23 PM
is it a spliced shell?
maroon and robin egg
Posted by: Porscharu73 Dec 28 2012, 05:24 PM
Its the green ones cut out for the hoses customer went with different hoses and clamps
Posted by: Porscharu73 Dec 28 2012, 05:27 PM
What do you mean by splice shell
Posted by: Porscharu73 Dec 28 2012, 05:29 PM
Cut out of from the back where hoses go pic from different car
Posted by: brant Dec 28 2012, 05:29 PM
I've seen a lot of 914's over the years that were really 2 different chassis spliced together after a wreck.
it used to be a very common practice and was an easy way to replace a clip rather than repair a unit body on these cars.
so I was curious if this was one.
you can usually tell from the VIN in the front trunk and the chassis number in the rear trunk... (or the vin on the door opening too)
Posted by: Porscharu73 Dec 28 2012, 05:30 PM
Cut out of from the back where hoses go pic from different car
Posted by: Porscharu73 Dec 28 2012, 05:34 PM
No not spliced. ....and the hole under the car is being patched up was there when got the car something to do with a air duct for a oil cooler
Posted by: Porscharu73 Dec 28 2012, 05:38 PM
Manifold getting cleaned up with the water cross over a.n fitting installed 
Posted by: Porscharu73 Dec 28 2012, 05:40 PM
Some more of the yellow car
Posted by: Porscharu73 Dec 28 2012, 05:42 PM
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Posted by: Porscharu73 Dec 28 2012, 05:48 PM
custom hinges lighter is faster lol
Posted by: Porscharu73 Dec 28 2012, 05:50 PM
bottom of different car with cage
Posted by: Porscharu73 Dec 28 2012, 05:54 PM
Green one with 911 exhaust 
Posted by: Porscharu73 Dec 28 2012, 05:56 PM
under the green one
Posted by: Porscharu73 Dec 28 2012, 05:58 PM
An orange one getting some body work done to the sail
Posted by: Scarlet75 Dec 28 2012, 06:02 PM
I think you are promoting this guys business a little too much...
Can we just see pics of your car?
Maybe he should become a member and introduce himself?
I would much rather hear about your car. Even if you are not doing the work yourself. While the occasional picture of another 914 is notice its really beginning to seem more like an advertisement.
Posted by: Porscharu73 Dec 28 2012, 06:03 PM
Brody and his crew on taking some days off for the holidays and should be able to answer any ones questions after the first i will see if i can get the email where you can get the a hold of them also soon and more pics to come
Posted by: Porscharu73 Dec 28 2012, 06:06 PM
Since not doing the work on my own car and letting me come by and check things out the least i can do
Posted by: Porscharu73 Dec 29 2012, 12:13 AM
914sgonewild@gmail.com
Posted by: ruby914 Dec 29 2012, 01:12 AM
Porscharu73,
I am cleaning up some of my work under the front hood. My air exhaust port is a lot smaller than in your photos but as I recall this is a stress point that tends to crack.
My plan is to weld a doubler plate on the inner wheel well wall. With an opening that large you may want to do the same.
I remember a discussion on this with photos but I could not find it.
I would like to see the cracks again so I can properly place the doubler.
Maybe some of your readers have a link or photos? ![popcorn[1].gif](style_emoticons/default/popcorn[1].gif)
I should add, this cover with the holes looks very nice. If it is only pop riveted on, I don't think it adds any structural integrity to the body. The rivet holes may even be where a crack originates from. Now, if it fastened to a reinforced inner wall the plate may help reduce flex and stress.
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Posted by: 76-914 Dec 29 2012, 11:14 AM
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Do you have the spec's/make & model# of the radiator/fan combo in this post?
Posted by: jimkelly Dec 29 2012, 11:28 AM
i think we are all seeing some nice work/ideas here : )
painting over the head light motors not being one of them : (
i do think the cradle might need some modification to work with a side shift trans?
keep the pics and typos coming - this is not english class 
when your shop decides to offer up their services, they can then post a thread in the members vendor section, until then, this is a progress thread in my book.
1- all cuts in sheet metal should have rounded corners, not 90 degrees corners.
2- radiator should be mounted with rubber isolators to car.
Posted by: Cracker Dec 29 2012, 12:48 PM
Agreed. I was probably a little too harsh. I'll try better next year. 
Cracker
i think we are all seeing some nice work/ideas here : )
painting over the head light motors not being one of them : (
i do think the cradle might need some modification to work with a side shift trans?
keep the pics and typos coming - this is not english class
when your shop decides to offer up their services, they can then post a thread in the members vendor section, until then, this is a progress thread in my book.
1- all cuts in sheet metal should have rounded corners, not 90 degrees corners.
2- radiator should be mounted with rubber isolators to car.
Posted by: JRust Dec 29 2012, 01:45 PM
I would like to see some specific pics of your car in your thread. Best of luck with your conversion. You are doing a 914 subaru conversion right Porscharu73?
Having said that I have talked with Brody a year or so ago. He does know his suby conversions. He is a good resource in the SoCal area. He was happy to talk shop & share ideas.
Posted by: Mr.C Dec 30 2012, 08:38 AM
I met Brody a few years ago when he was just getting into 914s. We met when he called about a 914 I was selling. He told me that he wanted to do a Suby conversion, so I recommended a roller a friend had...it's the yellow one you see today. It definately has come a loooong way.
I told him back then about World, but he is more of a hands on guy and does not really have time for the net.
Here is a pic of the Ghia he built that was featured in Hot VWs a few years back.
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Posted by: Mr.C Dec 30 2012, 08:46 AM
Here is how it looked when he started..I've also seen this car in person and have ridden in it, tuned by Outfront and moves like stink...the dude is a perfectionist and always on the go.
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Posted by: Porscharu73 Dec 31 2012, 04:55 PM
Rubber mounts for the radiator 
Posted by: Porscharu73 Dec 31 2012, 04:58 PM
Stock
Posted by: Porscharu73 Dec 31 2012, 04:59 PM
cut out and filled
Posted by: Porscharu73 Dec 31 2012, 05:02 PM
Dropped floor pan 
Posted by: Porscharu73 Dec 31 2012, 05:04 PM
New custom fuse box
Posted by: Porscharu73 Dec 31 2012, 05:06 PM
Posted by: Porscharu73 Dec 31 2012, 05:09 PM
Mr.C.....i was also given a ride but in the yellow porsche and WOW was i hooked his whole setup on both cars ghia and porsche perfectionist non the least
Posted by: Mr.C Dec 31 2012, 10:15 PM
Mr.C.....i was also given a ride but in the yellow porsche and WOW was i hooked his whole setup on both cars ghia and porsche perfectionist non the least
Yeah Brody offered me a ride in the yellow one too over the phone. I need to get over there and see what he's been up to. I've been away from 914s for a few years now autocrossing a 944 and 951, but the more I think about it the more I want a 914 again with Brody bits.
Posted by: Porscharu73 Dec 31 2012, 10:41 PM
The right 914 setup can turn alot of heads ....fully around once they see what they can do in the Autocross world hopefully in the near future ill be out there
Posted by: charliew Jan 1 2013, 01:13 PM
I enjoy observing the ways other fabricators do a conversion. Some are a interesting way to do a thing and others I don't myself like. But nonthehless they get the job done while I am just reading. Some of these approaches will take years to prove whether they are lasting and above average are not, and most people will have moved on to other projects, especially if they hired the work out as they have less emotion invested in the project.
I like to copy oem radiator mounts for durability. The holes in the inner fenders will probably out last the driver if a confortable street suspension is used. The panels could be bolted to a double layer perimter. To me the cradle is probably adequate but looks too small in diameter, needs gussets and hopefully it's thickwall.
I like it though and as everyone knows talk is much easier than doing and getting the job finished. Keep the pictures coming and welcome to the World.
Oh yeah, I probably still have that copy of hot vws mag.
Posted by: Porscharu73 Jan 21 2013, 05:50 PM
Can any one yell me what kind of body kit this is
Posted by: JRust Jan 21 2013, 07:37 PM
It's made by Rayco
Posted by: RacingDreamz Feb 5 2016, 02:26 PM
Does anyone have an email address for Brody?
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