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Posted by: Kevin@ojai.net Jan 31 2005, 03:35 AM
For my Fluid Metallurgy class I get to make up some molds and cast a few parts. Does any one have any ideas of parts for the teener that could be cast?
-Kevin
Posted by: sj914 Jan 31 2005, 03:53 AM
Foglight/horn grill
Posted by: ArtechnikA Jan 31 2005, 06:00 AM
2,0 cylinder heads ...
Posted by: nein14-6 Jan 31 2005, 06:15 AM
How about the cross bar for the front suspension
Posted by: synthesisdv Jan 31 2005, 06:47 AM
the 4-cyl motor mount bar. the stock iron unit weighs a ton.
Posted by: Racer Chris Jan 31 2005, 07:15 AM
I wouldn't trust the suspension mounting or the engine support to a cast part.
Posted by: 914efi Jan 31 2005, 08:13 AM
The headlight grilles are a good idea except that you need left and right.
Posted by: URY914 Jan 31 2005, 08:13 AM
A personal fav of mine would be a outside door handle "flapper" piece, the piece that pivots when you pull on the handle is no longer being sold.
Paul
Posted by: Brando Jan 31 2005, 02:19 PM
If you're going to do an engine bar... any way you can do high-pressure injection molding, or forging? Might almost be better to mill one out of high-grade aluminum...
Posted by: greg.treadway Jan 31 2005, 02:26 PM
You mean this door flap?
http://www.autoatlanta.net/action.lasso?-database=AAdatabase&-layout=Items&-response=record_detail.lasso&-operator=eq&partnumber=B91453190506&-maxrecords=10&-search
Posted by: rdauenhauer Jan 31 2005, 02:44 PM
| QUOTE (Racer Chris @ Jan 31 2005, 05:15 AM) |
| I wouldn't trust the suspension mounting or the engine support to a cast part. |
Isnt the Frt. x-bar off of the later taildrager cast allready?
Posted by: ArtechnikA Jan 31 2005, 02:50 PM
| QUOTE (rdauenhauer @ Jan 31 2005, 03:44 PM) |
| Isnt the Frt. x-bar off of the later taildra[g]ger cast already? |
from '73[-ish] on, yup.
that's a much less critical item, tho, end even those flex in normal service.
Posted by: Carlitos Way Jan 31 2005, 02:57 PM
oil filler neck, gas cap, off the top of my head. Don't shoot me if these won't work. I have NO IDEA what can be cast or not.
Posted by: Aaron Cox Jan 31 2005, 02:59 PM
| QUOTE (sj914 @ Jan 31 2005, 02:53 AM) |
| Foglight/horn grill |
please do this!!!
Posted by: Rog914 Jan 31 2005, 03:12 PM
Something simple like the center visor mount w/steel pin but make sow you can adapt or bolt-on a new style rear veiw mirrow. Maybe even one of those electronic day/night type.
Something to think about.
Ralph
Posted by: jd74914 Jan 31 2005, 03:23 PM
| QUOTE |
| oil filler neck, gas cap, off the top of my head. Don't shoot me if these won't work. I have NO IDEA what can be cast or not |
A gas cap would be cool. 
So would an oil filler cap
Posted by: Mueller Jan 31 2005, 03:29 PM
here you go.....make an aluminum clutch line wheel:
sorry, I cannot find a larger picture.....
how do plan on making the mold? need a STP file?
| QUOTE |
| So would an oil filler cap (only problem is the dipstick) |
what kind of motor do you have?? those are 2 totally different parts, one should not affect the other ?????
Attached image(s)
Posted by: davep Jan 31 2005, 03:32 PM
I have actually considered this a bit. I just had a tool made up to take the nuts off of the front struts that hold the shock in place. It was very expensive to machine. A cast tool may be strong enough. Also one for the ball joint nut. I can make up the part in plastic no problem. I'd have to know the shrink rate though to make it the proper size.
Posted by: spunone Jan 31 2005, 03:37 PM
What type of mold Sand cast or what if sand cast part is'nt go 
nna be pretty
Posted by: Mueller Jan 31 2005, 03:38 PM
how about center caps for the 4-lug Fuchs and Mahles?? instead of just a plain cap, have 914 cast into it???
Posted by: jd74914 Jan 31 2005, 03:40 PM
| QUOTE |
| what kind of motor do you have?? those are 2 totally different parts, one should not affect the other ????? |
LOL, I'm really tired. Its fixed now
I like the 914 center caps idea, that would be sweet
Posted by: spunone Jan 31 2005, 03:47 PM
Yeah center caps sounds very cool 
Posted by: Mueller Jan 31 2005, 03:50 PM
| QUOTE |
| I like the 914 center caps idea, that would be sweet |
| QUOTE |
| Yeah center caps sounds very cool |
i've got 2 set sold for you already...what kind of royalties should I expect?? LOL
Posted by: bperry Jan 31 2005, 03:50 PM
How about
- an actual small scale model of the car itself - like the chocolate ones.
- 5 bolt style hubcap center adapter for the factory 4 bolt Fuchs
Would sit between the hubcap and the wheel to give a slight
outward extension / add clearence for the front hubs.
--- bill
Posted by: Kevin@ojai.net Jan 31 2005, 04:42 PM
Cool ideas -- keep 'em coming.
I'm probably going to make a wood pattern, either on the cnc or manually -- it depends on what I want to make. I wouldn't want to make anything "structural" where you or the car could get f-d up if the part failed (like an engine bar).
Mike: send me the file and I'll take a look...
I like the idea of the center cap for the Fuchs -- that could look cool all polished up or powdercoated!
Weren't the original grills plastic? Why would you want them aluminum -- it would be heavier!
I also thought making little 914 keychain toys might be fun, but it would kinda be a PIA to do, and have them come out nice.
-Kevin
Posted by: McMark Jan 31 2005, 04:43 PM
A scale model of a fuch wheel as a cool paper weight. 
Posted by: Mueller Jan 31 2005, 04:49 PM
| QUOTE (McMark @ Jan 31 2005, 03:43 PM) |
| A scale model of a fuch wheel as a cool paper weight. |
I was going to suggest that as well, thought I was the only one goofy enough to want one
you could turn it into a business card holder.........
Posted by: rdauenhauer Jan 31 2005, 05:27 PM
How about Brake carrier hubs 
Posted by: Russian019 Jan 31 2005, 08:41 PM
Angelina Jolie
Posted by: ArtechnikA Jan 31 2005, 08:47 PM
| QUOTE (Russian019 @ Jan 31 2005, 09:41 PM) |
| Angelina Jolie |
speaking of which, i note that 'Gia" is now out on unrated DVD ...
if you should happen to like that sort of thing :-)
Posted by: 9146986 Jan 31 2005, 08:47 PM
How about a 916 transmission tail housing? Last I heard Velios Co. went toes up.
Posted by: URY914 Jan 31 2005, 09:03 PM
| QUOTE (greg.treadway @ Jan 31 2005, 12:26 PM) |
| You mean this door flap? http://www.autoatlanta.net/action.lasso?-database=AAdatabase&-layout=Items&-response=record_detail.lasso&-operator=eq&partnumber=B91453190506&-maxrecords=10&-search |
Sorry, I saw Pelican didn't sell them any more.
Gee, would I want to risk ordering from AA?
Posted by: Brent Feb 1 2005, 12:12 AM
| QUOTE (Aaron Cox @ Jan 31 2005, 12:59 PM) | ||
please do this!!! |
Please do this!!!! Plastic grills ...that cost nos about $250 for the pair at least.
Posted by: SpecialK Feb 1 2005, 12:42 AM
Shift knob with 914 logo.......of course, if you left your top off in the sun it would be more of a branding iron than a shift knob. 
Center caps.....yeah, center caps. 
Posted by: Brent Feb 1 2005, 01:45 AM
| QUOTE (Special_K @ Jan 31 2005, 10:42 PM) |
| Shift knob with 914 logo.......of course, if you left your top off in the sun it would be more of a branding iron than a shift knob. |
...would cast al get that hot in the sun??? I'm down for a 914 brand! The question would be where I would / could put it
Posted by: Kevin@ojai.net Feb 1 2005, 02:01 AM
If some one sends me either a solid file, a sketch, or the actual part of the horn/light grills I'll take a look and see if I can do them. My teener is not available, and my grills were only horn, not fog light/horn grills.
-Kevin
Posted by: Brent Feb 1 2005, 02:08 AM
Sweet. I will peruse my pics I have on file. Thats the best I can do. My poor grills would not be suitable for display on this site 
Posted by: Brent Feb 1 2005, 03:05 AM
I found nothing dammit! However ...I did find some nice pics on the Pelican catalog. I have mine in storage, so maybe I will take some pics and post several angles and take some measurements.
Anyone have a sacrificial one they can send in for the cause???? Then you can take a straight cast.
http://www.pelicanparts.com/catalog/images/images_jan/91455923610.JPG
http://www.pelicanparts.com/catalog/images/lights/914_fog_lamp_grille.JPG
Posted by: SpecialK Feb 1 2005, 03:13 AM
| QUOTE (Brent @ Jan 31 2005, 11:45 PM) |
| [/QUOTE] ...would cast al get that hot in the sun??? |
In Missouri it does....that's why I keep my beer in a cooler
(okay.....beer cans aren't "cast" aluminum until they're empty! 
)
Posted by: Brent Feb 1 2005, 03:16 AM
I'll drink to that! 
With a brand, maybe I could get mistaken for an Omega..... maybe not.
Posted by: SpecialK Feb 1 2005, 03:28 AM
Not sure what an "Omega" is.........but that sure is a cute Avatar you're sportin' there (and that's not the beer talkin' )
Oh crap, the O.T. police are going to get me .......yeah, 914 shift knob!
Posted by: bperry Feb 5 2005, 03:10 AM
Another idea:.
- Seat Adjuster handles. The only replacements I've seen have been nylon.
--- bill
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