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tygaboy
post Oct 26 2015, 06:12 PM
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Hi folks. Been a while since I've been a Porsche owner. I've had a '62 356, a few 914s, a '74 911 and even worked for a while at an independent Porsche shop here in the SF Bay Area. Anyway, I just purchased a '74 914 that's been sitting since 1987. Good news is it was in a covered garage. Got it home and started poking around only to find...
...it's in remarkably good shape. It's got a couple small dings on the body and a crap respray that's literally falling off but other really, no sign of any rust.
I've begun collecting parts for the chassis stiffening and 5 lug conversion but have yet to decide on narrow body or flares. Also have to determine V8, 6 conversion, Subaru. (Is it true a Cayenne won't fit?)
Anyway, I wanted to introduce myself and thank you all for creating and maintaining such a great community.
And thanks in advance for answering all the questions that are sure to come.
Wish me luck, I'm goin' in!
Chris


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tygaboy
post Nov 3 2015, 02:56 PM
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OK, I've decided to go with a 6 conversion. Put the word out that I'm looking for a 3.2! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif) Parts collection continues and my UPS driver is asking "what are you building this time?"
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post Nov 11 2015, 02:03 PM
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So maybe not as perfect as first assumed. Got the tar pads out only to find a PO floor repair that I've decided I want to correct. So an order goes in to our great friends at Restoration Designs. The order shows up way sooner than I expected! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif)
So I open it up and think, "Should I be concerned they consume enough beer to use the packaging to pad up their shipments?" (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif)

And God love my wife. I showed her some pics of some finished cars and she says, "You're flaring it." It wasn't a suggestion.

"Hello, RD? I need some other stuff..."


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post Nov 11 2015, 03:36 PM
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Just like the Germans, we get three beer brakes a day!

Who wants a job?
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post Nov 11 2015, 03:58 PM
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I'm looking forward to watching your project tygaboy. Where does one look for a 3.2?
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post Nov 11 2015, 06:18 PM
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QUOTE(napasteve @ Nov 11 2015, 01:58 PM) *

I'm looking forward to watching your project tygaboy. Where does one look for a 3.2?


I have some buddies in the Porsche business so I'm letting then know, checking with the Porsche yards, leveraging this forum, etc. Wish me luck!

On a non-914 note, I see you're in the wine biz - my wife just retired from a private label beer/wine/spirits company. And you're right in Napa. We should meet up some time.
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post Nov 11 2015, 06:45 PM
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Awesome find! Looks great!
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post Nov 11 2015, 07:12 PM
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A Porsche motor in a Porsche automobile seems right to me.

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Well,I can honestly say I'm thrilled you discovered a cherry 9.14 in ..California.
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A perfect vessel for the 3.2 and the requisite tubs,the 928 brakes to go with those enhancements.
I suppose,from perusing the bike pix,that you will do the flares personally.
I did a closeup to show the flanging technique with the tig torch,stitch-welding the sheetmetal to circumvent a warp factor.
(A phrase all too familiar from the '60s StarTrek,originally used by Rodders chopping T's n A's).
With a O2C2H2 torch we used the same 'Trick' to make butt and lap joints with bronze fillrod.Small bronze Robertson screws did the job too.
Show-goers would approach a custom Rod and say "Cool,the purple 'T' is Tricked out,Warp Factor 5".
Some grinding and hammering was involved,usually to begin again when things got ugly.
Enjoy the process,it should be a lot of Fun.
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post Nov 11 2015, 08:51 PM
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Let us know if you need a hand.... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/cheer.gif)
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post Nov 11 2015, 09:04 PM
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What an excellent find. Take lots of pictures and share with those of us who are too far away to watch over your shoulder
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post Nov 11 2015, 09:25 PM
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Post a WTB over on Pelican in the 911 section. That was how I found my 3.2. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png)
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post Nov 15 2015, 11:29 AM
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Working on the 911 e-brake set up. Got so excited about getting one done I spaced out on the fact that I have to modify the backing plate to fit the 914 trailing arm. Oh well, it's only paint and I wanted to powder coat them anyway!


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post Nov 15 2015, 11:37 AM
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And I have to get better at taking "before" pics. Here's the guard from under the steering rack. It was bashed in and sorta twisted in the rusty area. (Extra holes from PO 'who knows what' attachment.)
I'm very interested in developing strong metal working skills and some of these less visible parts are great for practice. A bit of hammer and dolly work, some "Hmm, why is the metal doing that???", some review of "The Key to Metal Bumping" by Frank Sargent and ta-da! I got myself a pretty decent repair!

Anyway, maybe not the most exciting picture without that "before" shot but I'm happy.

And those interested in upping their metal skills, I highly recommend the "metal bumping" book. Easy read and really helpful.

Happy Sunday!


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post Nov 15 2015, 10:10 PM
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The holes are probably from a relocated fuel pump. Not all that bad on an idea.
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post Nov 29 2015, 08:16 AM
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Not too exciting as everyone has seen any number of inner long stiffener kits installed but, hey, it's exciting for me! Kit ready for welding. I went w/Tangerine Racing's door brace kit. Sure, I coulda built my own but it's so nice to have a proven, bolt on solution show up and in 5 minutes, I'm back focused on the car. Thanks Chris Foley!


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post Nov 29 2015, 08:19 AM
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I sliced a relief cut at the corners and bonked down the edge to create a smoother transition. Is this a common practice? I figured it'd make the carpet fit a bit better...


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More goodies from Restoration Design! Mmmmm... flares...
And if you're like me, you like your vendors to be consistent and predictable. These guys are: great parts and: BEER CASE packing materials. Just like last time!
Makes me chuckle. I have another RD item arriving tomorrow. We'll see if they can go three for three. For now, I say to our Canadian friends: (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer3.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer3.gif)


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QUOTE(tygaboy @ Nov 29 2015, 06:19 AM) *

I sliced a relief cut at the corners and bonked down the edge to create a smoother transition. Is this a common practice? I figured it'd make the carpet fit a bit better...


I would be concerned that this would take away some of the needed strength on those corners. I remember reading that the indent for the handbrake handle is one of the weaker spots of the long, and the corners say "stress riser" to me; I'd feel happier about having the second layer of material over them.

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post Nov 29 2015, 04:28 PM
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QUOTE(Dave_Darling @ Nov 29 2015, 12:47 PM) *

QUOTE(tygaboy @ Nov 29 2015, 06:19 AM) *

I sliced a relief cut at the corners and bonked down the edge to create a smoother transition. Is this a common practice? I figured it'd make the carpet fit a bit better...


I would be concerned that this would take away some of the needed strength on those corners. I remember reading that the indent for the handbrake handle is one of the weaker spots of the long, and the corners say "stress riser" to me; I'd feel happier about having the second layer of material over them.

--DD


I'll be welding the relief cut so I think all I've done is closed the gap that would otherwise be there. I'll post pics when done and look to hear what you think. Thanks for the input - I'll take all I can get.
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Impressive find...the kind folks dream of! Looking forward to seeing the progress. I'm sure you're aware of this but 3.2's are getting harder to find. All the best!

Tony
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