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> Tubeframe 914, Started work on my rear custom uprights
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post Sep 24 2010, 02:53 PM
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Hi Randall,

I'm in California with a California car that I'm rebuilding with more rust than yours! So I hope you appreciate that you have a good car for your project.
Having the paint and body already done is a great way to start and the color is great!

Thanks for all the great photos, your work is absolutely superior and sets a standard for all us to try to attain.

Thanks also for your rotissorie for the car gave me an idea on how I can build one for my project!

I would love to see more photos as you build your tube frame and install the Subie engine.

Best of luck,
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post Sep 24 2010, 03:02 PM
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Thank you, The car had been in a paintshop for 10 years before I bought it. The papers that come with the car say it's black........The paintjob however isn't that good, when I started removing the tar on the bottom, beneath it, it was covered in rust, and when i removed some sealant in the back, there was rust underneath.
All of this tells me the paintjob wasn't done thoroughly. I however do appreciate the chassis is in a pretty good condition compared to many others I have seen.
Nevertheless it will be paintstripped completely again...... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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post Sep 25 2010, 07:39 AM
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(IMG:style_emoticons/default/pray.gif) My hat's off to you, excellant job. Wish I had a tenth of your skills. Look forward to more picts, would also like to see previous projects.

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post Sep 25 2010, 10:10 AM
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This is going to be so fun to watch! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/popcorn[1].gif)

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post Sep 25 2010, 10:53 AM
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Randall, top quality work and skills ! I know of 2 other tube frame 914s here in the states, but your "Show and tell" pics are fascinating at the least. Good things coming from Den Haag (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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post Sep 26 2010, 10:54 AM
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Thanks guys, your inputs are appreciated!

@ Marty; you know Den Haag? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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post Sep 26 2010, 11:43 AM
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Have some AST airjacks left over from a previous project, Looks like fun to incorporate these into the 914 tube frame.

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Picture of how it was installed in a previous project. Mid engined Honda Integra with an NSX V6 and inverted porsche G50 transmission.

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For those that asked for it; pic of the Integra setup:


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Project was sort of a bet with a friend that It wouldn't fit, when I proved it did, I lost interest and scrapped it



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Have some other goodies left over: BTCC centerlock wheels, I have 8



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And the huge-ass brakes that fit them;


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Not sure yet about the wheels and brakes, They will be centerlocks, but not sure if I will use the OZ. They are light thouhg for 19"

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post Sep 26 2010, 11:59 AM
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Thats a lot of work to prove a point...but very nice indeed.

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post Sep 26 2010, 12:04 PM
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Thats a lot of work to prove a point...but very nice indeed.

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Absolutely true, (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) kind of drastic, but I already had 5 or so cars and another carcass out back was sort of too much...... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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post Sep 26 2010, 03:59 PM
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The ultimate 914 option.......built-in jackstands!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/pray.gif)

Incredible thread, incredible workmanship.
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post Sep 26 2010, 04:57 PM
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I love the Netherlands (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smoke.gif) , I've only been once (IMG:style_emoticons/default/mad.gif)

I hope to go back and visit as soon as possible.

Nice work, Keep it coming!
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post Sep 26 2010, 07:05 PM
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Please explain to me again why you need to build such a strong jig? I don't understand the need for all the bracing. It is very nice work and looks great.
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post Sep 26 2010, 07:07 PM
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Holy cows! I can't wait to see the next set of pictures! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/popcorn[1].gif)
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post Sep 27 2010, 02:17 AM
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QUOTE(URY914 @ Sep 27 2010, 03:05 AM) *

Please explain to me again why you need to build such a strong jig? I don't understand the need for all the bracing. It is very nice work and looks great.



You're absolutely right, I don't need to build it this strong. But that's how I like to do it and since I want to build a good jig for my use ,and when I'm done,as a repair jig that I can rent out to the 914 guy(shop) here in The Netherlands. My reasoning is that I can better make it fool proof then... I've seen a few jigs now and they were too simple, If I just weld a single upright to mark a fixed point on the chassis, the welded part will distort under heat and the position to be marked will be incorrect, hence my multitude in bracing.
Better to be safe than sorry is my filosofy.....I'm not going to take any chances with this car. I want to go flat out, with a good powefull engine and a sequential transmission. I know the guy that makes the carbon bodies for the Spijker cars and he is going to make my fenders (GT) out of carbon, as well as the doors and hoods/roof.
Exterior wise I want her to look like a stock GT, but only way lighter and way more powerful. The Inside needs to be high tech.......
My wife calls it OCD..... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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post Sep 27 2010, 06:11 AM
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QUOTE(Hontec @ Sep 27 2010, 06:17 PM) *

QUOTE(URY914 @ Sep 27 2010, 03:05 AM) *

Please explain to me again why you need to build such a strong jig? I don't understand the need for all the bracing. It is very nice work and looks great.



You're absolutely right, I don't need to build it this strong. But that's how I like to do it and since I want to build a good jig for my use ,and when I'm done,as a repair jig that I can rent out to the 914 guy(shop) here in The Netherlands. My reasoning is that I can better make it fool proof then... I've seen a few jigs now and they were too simple, If I just weld a single upright to mark a fixed point on the chassis, the welded part will distort under heat and the position to be marked will be incorrect, hence my multitude in bracing.
Better to be safe than sorry is my filosofy.....I'm not going to take any chances with this car. I want to go flat out, with a good powefull engine and a sequential transmission. I know the guy that makes the carbon bodies for the Spijker cars and he is going to make my fenders (GT) out of carbon, as well as the doors and hoods/roof.
Exterior wise I want her to look like a stock GT, but only way lighter and way more powerful. The Inside needs to be high tech.......
My wife calls it OCD..... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

Hoe gaat het met u...echt goed werk op uw auto!

When you get the guys from Spyker to make your carbon parts get them to make some for me also.

Better yet, why not organize a group buy!?

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post Sep 27 2010, 06:25 AM
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You and Dana and Rick need to have a master build sometime (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif)


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post Sep 27 2010, 07:43 AM
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You and Dana and Rick need to have a master build sometime (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif)
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Don't count yourself out of that build Scotty... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/pray.gif)

I like your fixture. I have a Celette Bench but no fixtures yet. I now have a nice straight chassis to work off of like yours. I think based on what I have seen the 914's in your part of the world could benefit from your fixture. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/thumb3d.gif)
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post Sep 27 2010, 08:30 AM
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QUOTE(scotty b @ Sep 27 2010, 02:25 PM) *

You and Dana and Rick need to have a master build sometime (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif)


I am a master in thinking up the most weird things, so that would be interesting (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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post Sep 27 2010, 08:34 AM
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Hoe gaat het met u...echt goed werk op uw auto!

When you get the guys from Spyker to make your carbon parts get them to make some for me also.

Better yet, why not organize a group buy!?

Phil



Heel goed, dankjewel!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)


About the fenders/hoods... The molds will be mine after this , so technically reproduction is possible....If it turns out the way I want to, I will seriously consider producing them...
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I like your fixture. I have a Celette Bench but no fixtures yet. I now have a nice straight chassis to work off of like yours. I think based on what I have seen the 914's in your part of the world could benefit from your fixture. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/thumb3d.gif)




Celette is the best, however expensive. The fixtures I think you're going to have to make yourself.......In the old original 914 repair manuals I bought in Germany, I saw that porsche had jigs for the front suspension etc, but finding them is near to impossible I guess..

Indeed 9 out of 10 914's here are bad......And I'm glad I have my fairly excellent chassis for this project......but it cost me, I paid around 8k in us$ for this one in good shape.....without engine/transmission but rolling.....
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