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Posted by: peteinjp May 31 2023, 07:43 PM
And if so why? 
Pete
Posted by: 914werke May 31 2023, 07:55 PM
Yes. Access to the fuel tank fittings.
Although there is also supposed to be a some trim protecting that edge that is messing.
Posted by: technicalninja May 31 2023, 08:08 PM
WOW!
That is a beautiful under carriage!
Wonder if the tops as nice as the bottom is?
Posted by: windforfun May 31 2023, 08:29 PM
What's the "T" for? My car has only two hoses & four clamps.
Posted by: r_towle May 31 2023, 08:35 PM
You are missing the bottom pan that covers that whole area
Posted by: bkrantz May 31 2023, 08:40 PM
You are missing the bottom pan that covers that whole area
Yup.
Posted by: peteinjp May 31 2023, 09:39 PM
Thanks guys. I have the bottom cover- just removed it to pull the pedal box and do some rust proofing.
Even with the bottom cover though its obviously a place where water can get in. I'm embarking on rust proofing project. Does this area rust from water ingress from not being covered? I'm thinking of printing a cover for it after I wax the inside.
Pete
Posted by: SirAndy May 31 2023, 10:07 PM
Thanks guys. I have the bottom cover- just removed it to pull the pedal box and do some rust proofing.
Even with the bottom cover though its obviously a place where water can get in. I'm embarking on rust proofing project. Does this area rust from water ingress from not being covered? I'm thinking of printing a cover for it after I wax the inside.
Next to the smaller drain tube in your picture, you'll notice a drain opening stamped into the metal which is supposed to drain any water that might get in there.
Posted by: second wind Jun 1 2023, 12:10 AM
OMG what a great post....thank you very much!! My car was leaking gas so badly from the inferior rubber fuel lines I installed when I put my SS tunnel lines in that for the last 8 weeks I have been installing the correct R 30 9 fuel lines......so I have been looking at your picture the entire time and moved all of the connection to below the frame window.....so far it is working but what a difficult chore....nice to have someone in my same situation and working through it....I will prevail and so will you!!
gg
Posted by: r_towle Jun 1 2023, 09:48 AM
It’s an important easy access entrance for small homeless rodents.
From there they can access the paper heater tubes to allow them warm and cozy winter dwelling in the interior.
Posted by: Root_Werks Jun 1 2023, 09:50 AM
It’s an important easy access entrance for small homeless rodents.
From there they can access the paper heater tubes to allow them warm and cozy winter dwelling in the interior.
Would be cool if someone made a rubber or plastic plug for the hole.
Posted by: JamesM Jun 1 2023, 02:24 PM
What's the "T" for? My car has only two hoses & four clamps.
Most likely 3 port pump relocated under the trunk
Posted by: JamesM Jun 1 2023, 03:02 PM
It’s an important easy access entrance for small homeless rodents.
From there they can access the paper heater tubes to allow them warm and cozy winter dwelling in the interior.
Would be cool if someone made a rubber or plastic plug for the hole.
Seems like a pretty easy piece to 3d print
Posted by: windforfun Jun 1 2023, 05:19 PM
What's hanging out of your drainage slot?
Posted by: sixnotfour Jun 1 2023, 05:22 PM
4 inch Soffit Vent Screen... Easy, Keep rodents out...
http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?s=&showtopic=338527&view=findpost&p=2724414
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Posted by: r_towle Jun 1 2023, 08:11 PM
What's hanging out of your drainage slot?
Kind of a personal question.
Posted by: windforfun Jun 1 2023, 09:16 PM
What's hanging out of your drainage slot?
Kind of a personal question.
That's what she said.
Posted by: peteinjp Jun 2 2023, 05:59 PM
oh man…..
Anyway- there was a little m4 bolt hangin out of of the drain….
Thanks all- when I get the filament dried I’ll print up a little cover and post it.
Pete
Posted by: 930cabman Jun 3 2023, 05:38 AM
4 inch Soffit Vent Screen... Easy, Keep rodents out...
http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?s=&showtopic=338527&view=findpost&p=2724414
+1, cheap, simple, easy
thanks for sharing
Posted by: Freezin 914 Jun 3 2023, 06:22 AM
4 inch Soffit Vent Screen... Easy, Keep rodents out...
http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?s=&showtopic=338527&view=findpost&p=2724414
Posted by: peteinjp Jun 4 2023, 07:03 AM
If I weren't in Japan this is the route I'd go..... shipping has gone up! For this reason every household will have a 3d printer in the future. Its the new microwave....
Pete
Posted by: Van B Jun 4 2023, 08:22 PM
Looks like a 911 aluminum cross member? Does the OE cover fit that cross member?
Posted by: windforfun Jun 5 2023, 02:32 PM
CTTOI, Caplugs might have what you need. They used to provide free samples too.
Posted by: NARP74 Jun 5 2023, 03:19 PM
What's hanging out of your drainage slot?
Kind of a personal question.
That's what she said.
I'm still stuck on the top being better than the bottom.
Posted by: peteinjp Jun 10 2023, 12:41 AM
First draft: 100mm printed ring fits great. I’ll print it again with a full disc:
Posted by: sixnotfour Jun 10 2023, 11:01 AM
First draft: 100mm printed ring fits great. I’ll print it again with a full disc:
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Posted by: peteinjp Jun 13 2023, 07:17 PM
In case anyone wants to print draw and print:
Thats all folks!
Pete
Posted by: porschetub Jun 14 2023, 04:01 PM
Looks like a 911 aluminum cross member? Does the OE cover fit that cross member?
Yes but 2 of the mounting points for the undertray have to be modified...no big deal.
And of course the support brackets off a 911 as Pete has,I made my own out of 19 x 6mm flat bar mild steel .
Posted by: Van B Jun 15 2023, 08:13 AM
Looks like a 911 aluminum cross member? Does the OE cover fit that cross member?
Yes but 2 of the mounting points for the undertray have to be modified...no big deal.
And of course the support brackets off a 911 as Pete has,I made my own out of 19 x 6mm flat bar mild steel .
I know I'm treading near thread hi-jacking territory so, I'll keep it simple. The novelty of this mod interests me, but I wonder about the tangible benefits? Would love to hear experiences, if anyone, including OP would be able to offer a comparison of steel tube vs Al cast beam.
v/r,
Van
Posted by: peteinjp Jun 15 2023, 08:25 AM
I know less than most as this mod was already on the car when I bought it. Aluminum obviously lighter but I did read a post stating that it flexes more than the steel. In that case I think it comes down to how hard the car will be driven. Personally on a street car I'm erring on set side of less weight.
Posted by: ClayPerrine Jun 15 2023, 08:28 AM
Looks like a 911 aluminum cross member? Does the OE cover fit that cross member?
You have to get the 911 cover that fits the aluminum crossmember and mounting brackets.
I have one on my big six if y'all need a picture.
Posted by: peteinjp Jun 15 2023, 08:49 AM
This is what Doug had made for my car. Aluminum sheet:
Posted by: windforfun Jun 15 2023, 09:23 AM
Beautiful work. I think your trunk drains (rubber pieces with flats) need to be rotated 90 degrees.
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