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just another "my final build" thread, ... and its about time. |
BigD9146gt |
Mar 19 2010, 09:35 AM
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OCD member Group: Members Posts: 376 Joined: 24-January 05 From: Sydney, Australia Member No.: 3,502 Region Association: Australia and New Zealand |
Well, 8+ years ago I started in on this project. I built an 8pt moly cage, took autobody classes at the local JC, did all the body work including put the fiberglass flares on and painted it. Took a wrecked '71 911 dash, steering column, wiring harness and fuse box and put it in as well as cutting back all corroded wires and replaced with clean wires from a donor harness. New electrical fittings from Würth, new thick heat shrink, and even drafted a color wiring diagram for future reference just as the factory did it. More pictures and explanations to fallow, or just ask me WTF were you thinking when you did "that", and I'll do my best to rationalize it.
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BigD9146gt |
Mar 19 2010, 09:36 AM
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OCD member Group: Members Posts: 376 Joined: 24-January 05 From: Sydney, Australia Member No.: 3,502 Region Association: Australia and New Zealand |
another...
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BigD9146gt |
Mar 19 2010, 09:36 AM
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OCD member Group: Members Posts: 376 Joined: 24-January 05 From: Sydney, Australia Member No.: 3,502 Region Association: Australia and New Zealand |
and another...
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BigD9146gt |
Mar 19 2010, 09:40 AM
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OCD member Group: Members Posts: 376 Joined: 24-January 05 From: Sydney, Australia Member No.: 3,502 Region Association: Australia and New Zealand |
erp
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EdwardBlume |
Mar 19 2010, 10:55 AM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 12,338 Joined: 2-January 03 From: SLO Member No.: 81 Region Association: Central California |
Nice car! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer.gif)
It's amazing how long one can be out at sea on a 914 project.... |
SirAndy |
Mar 19 2010, 11:39 AM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,679 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
More pictures and explanations to fallow I see front wheel spacers in your future ... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) Andy |
BigD9146gt |
Mar 22 2010, 02:47 AM
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OCD member Group: Members Posts: 376 Joined: 24-January 05 From: Sydney, Australia Member No.: 3,502 Region Association: Australia and New Zealand |
Ya, whats up with that? i measured and had put my friends rims on and they did not look that far in... same offsets and everything! I don't get where I went wrong, oh well. Been working on the motor. It started life as a '73E engine, 3R/4R case. I machined it for the oil bypass mod, welded one cracked head stud and machined the cylinder true and decked them. -Heads: bored 36mm Int/Exh, ported, polished on the exhaust. Twin plugged, new guilds, valves, Eibach springs, and titanium upper retainers. -Crank: inspected, micro-polished, center oil main drilled for connecting rod 2&5 -Cylinders are Mahle 92mm RSR pistons and cylinders, purchased in the mid 70's. -Cams: Dougherty DC60's -MFI pump rebuilt by Gus, Pacific FI to 2.7RS spec. I rebuilt the mfi stacks, bored them to 36mm on the throttle body, and 40mm on the plastic runners. Machined new aluminum linkages for butterflys. -Carrera chain tensioners, Supertec head studs, see through RSR fan shroud, Patrick twin plug rotor, MSDS multiple spark. Thats all I can think off at the moment. heres a pic. Attached thumbnail(s) |
jcambo7 |
Mar 22 2010, 03:53 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,664 Joined: 24-December 08 From: Graham, WA Member No.: 9,867 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Ya, whats up with that? i measured and had put my friends rims on and they did not look that far in... same offsets and everything! I don't get where I went wrong, oh well. Been working on the motor. It started life as a '73E engine, 3R/4R case. I machined it for the oil bypass mod, welded one cracked head stud and machined the cylinder true and decked them. -Heads: bored 36mm Int/Exh, ported, polished on the exhaust. Twin plugged, new guilds, valves, Eibach springs, and titanium upper retainers. -Crank: inspected, micro-polished, center oil main drilled for connecting rod 2&5 -Cylinders are Mahle 92mm RSR pistons and cylinders, purchased in the mid 70's. -Cams: Dougherty DC60's -MFI pump rebuilt by Gus, Pacific FI to 2.7RS spec. I rebuilt the mfi stacks, bored them to 36mm on the throttle body, and 40mm on the plastic runners. Machined new aluminum linkages for butterflys. -Carrera chain tensioners, Supertec head studs, see through RSR fan shroud, Patrick twin plug rotor, MSDS multiple spark. Thats all I can think off at the moment. heres a pic. Engine porn!!!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sheeplove.gif) Sweet engine!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif) |
mepstein |
Mar 22 2010, 05:05 AM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,316 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Ya, whats up with that? i measured and had put my friends rims on and they did not look that far in... same offsets and everything! I don't get where I went wrong, oh well. Could it be that fiberglass flares stick out further than steel since they are bonded on the fender instead of replacing the sheet metal. I also read that fiberglass fenders allow wider wheels. Awesome motor! Been working on the motor. It started life as a '73E engine, 3R/4R case. I machined it for the oil bypass mod, welded one cracked head stud and machined the cylinder true and decked them. -Heads: bored 36mm Int/Exh, ported, polished on the exhaust. Twin plugged, new guilds, valves, Eibach springs, and titanium upper retainers. -Crank: inspected, micro-polished, center oil main drilled for connecting rod 2&5 -Cylinders are Mahle 92mm RSR pistons and cylinders, purchased in the mid 70's. -Cams: Dougherty DC60's -MFI pump rebuilt by Gus, Pacific FI to 2.7RS spec. I rebuilt the mfi stacks, bored them to 36mm on the throttle body, and 40mm on the plastic runners. Machined new aluminum linkages for butterflys. -Carrera chain tensioners, Supertec head studs, see through RSR fan shroud, Patrick twin plug rotor, MSDS multiple spark. Thats all I can think off at the moment. heres a pic. |
BigD9146gt |
Mar 28 2010, 12:59 AM
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OCD member Group: Members Posts: 376 Joined: 24-January 05 From: Sydney, Australia Member No.: 3,502 Region Association: Australia and New Zealand |
New update: RSR engine shroud from Roger Sheridan at Ulitmate914.com. He does gorgeous work! Love the vintage look way too much!
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BigD9146gt |
Mar 28 2010, 01:00 AM
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OCD member Group: Members Posts: 376 Joined: 24-January 05 From: Sydney, Australia Member No.: 3,502 Region Association: Australia and New Zealand |
on the motor
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BigD9146gt |
Mar 28 2010, 01:01 AM
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OCD member Group: Members Posts: 376 Joined: 24-January 05 From: Sydney, Australia Member No.: 3,502 Region Association: Australia and New Zealand |
another angle
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Gint |
Mar 28 2010, 08:21 AM
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Mike Ginter Group: Admin Posts: 16,083 Joined: 26-December 02 From: Denver CO. Member No.: 20 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
Nice. What'd that set you back? I kind of want one myself...
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rick 918-S |
Mar 28 2010, 09:38 AM
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Hey nice rack! -Celette Group: Members Posts: 20,493 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Now in Superior WI Member No.: 43 Region Association: Northstar Region |
Nice. What'd that set you back? I kind of want one myself... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) and I don't even have a 6! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/drooley.gif) |
Mr.242 |
Mar 28 2010, 03:45 PM
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May your glass be smaller so it's always FULL! Group: Members Posts: 1,079 Joined: 10-June 08 From: Seattle Member No.: 9,160 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
another angle (IMG:style_emoticons/default/drooley.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/w00t.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/pray.gif) OMG, I know what I need to save my pennies for, I love that look. Makes me tingle in the fun/good places. |
draganc |
Mar 28 2010, 07:20 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 725 Joined: 2-November 09 From: central new jersey Member No.: 11,000 Region Association: North East States |
yep, egine porn!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/w00t.gif)
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iamchappy |
Mar 28 2010, 07:46 PM
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It all happens so fast! Group: Members Posts: 4,893 Joined: 5-November 03 From: minnetonka, mn Member No.: 1,315 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Very nice! I want one too....... That engine is going to sing....
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BigD9146gt |
Mar 30 2010, 09:55 AM
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OCD member Group: Members Posts: 376 Joined: 24-January 05 From: Sydney, Australia Member No.: 3,502 Region Association: Australia and New Zealand |
Gint, I actually got it for a steal, a buddy of mine purchased a ton of 914 glass parts from Sheridan and decided he didn't want to build the motor. I think regularly they sell around $600.
I finally got my homemade mandrel bender up and working again! Made a mandrel for the .0625 wall aluminum and had a go... Factory style oil coolers anyone? Attached thumbnail(s) |
campbellcj |
Mar 30 2010, 10:08 AM
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I can't Re Member Group: Members Posts: 4,549 Joined: 26-December 02 From: Agoura, CA Member No.: 21 Region Association: Southern California |
I like the clear/amber shroud. I didn't realize Sheridan was making them -- heard about some other suppliers' versions that apparently need a lot of trimming and fitting.
My red "S" shroud is a little scruffy but I decided to leave it alone for now... |
BigD9146gt |
May 15 2010, 11:30 AM
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OCD member Group: Members Posts: 376 Joined: 24-January 05 From: Sydney, Australia Member No.: 3,502 Region Association: Australia and New Zealand |
Well, I made the spacers yesterday, and remembered why the offsets where sooo far in. I made these 3pc Fuchs/BBS to the same spec as early 911's (for resale options). Anywho, 50mm added to the front, and 19mm rear.
Tom T, thanks again for the deal on the bumper top, it looks great! Attached thumbnail(s) |
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