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siverson |
Feb 2 2009, 01:00 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Benefactors Posts: 2,448 Joined: 5-May 03 From: San Diego, CA Member No.: 654 Region Association: Southern California |
Here is a video of the OBC via 914 stalk in action. Not a great video, but you get the idea...
(IMG:http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a84/siverson914/2009-02-01%20914%20projects/th_MVI_0672.jpg) |
LarryR |
Feb 2 2009, 01:17 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 929 Joined: 15-March 07 From: E. Bay Area, N. California Member No.: 7,604 |
Here is a video of the OBC via 914 stalk in action. Not a great video, but you get the idea... (IMG:http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a84/siverson914/2009-02-01%20914%20projects/th_MVI_0672.jpg) Very cool! I like having an outside temp guage. I would have never thought to put one in the teener but very cool . |
PeeGreen 914 |
Feb 2 2009, 01:21 AM
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Just when you think you're done...wait, there is more..lol Group: Members Posts: 10,219 Joined: 21-September 06 From: Seattle, WA... actually Everett Member No.: 6,884 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Nice work. Looks as though you are rather crafty (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) . Nice Monster too (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif)
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Gint |
Feb 2 2009, 08:38 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 work Steve. What gauge is that sheet? Looks pretty thick in the pics.
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Michael N |
Feb 2 2009, 09:05 AM
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Certifiable Group: Members Posts: 1,426 Joined: 6-June 04 From: San Jose, Ca Member No.: 2,164 Region Association: Northern California |
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rick 918-S |
Feb 2 2009, 09:12 AM
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Hey nice rack! -Celette Group: Members Posts: 20,489 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Now in Superior WI Member No.: 43 Region Association: Northstar Region |
Top notch as usual Steve! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif)
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jd74914 |
Feb 2 2009, 09:20 AM
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Its alive Group: Members Posts: 4,782 Joined: 16-February 04 From: CT Member No.: 1,659 Region Association: North East States |
Nice!
That looks like .100 sheet. |
siverson |
Feb 2 2009, 11:40 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Benefactors Posts: 2,448 Joined: 5-May 03 From: San Diego, CA Member No.: 654 Region Association: Southern California |
> Nice work Steve. What gauge is that sheet? Looks pretty thick in the pics.
I'm not sure. It was left over scrap metal in the garage... Probably 12 or 14 gauge. |
McMark |
Feb 2 2009, 11:53 AM
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914 Freak! Group: Retired Admin Posts: 20,179 Joined: 13-March 03 From: Grand Rapids, MI Member No.: 419 Region Association: None |
Super cool. Nice work.
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Eric_Shea |
Feb 2 2009, 04:22 PM
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PMB Performance Group: Admin Posts: 19,278 Joined: 3-September 03 From: Salt Lake City, UT Member No.: 1,110 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
Wow. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif)
Off the wall question. How is the spare afixed? I see the center cap so... makes me wonder. |
siverson |
Feb 2 2009, 04:50 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Benefactors Posts: 2,448 Joined: 5-May 03 From: San Diego, CA Member No.: 654 Region Association: Southern California |
> is the spare afixed? I see the center cap so... makes me wonder.
I moved the stock 914 "spare wheel nut holder" (for lack of a better term) from the floor to the trunk wall, and then just made a really long "wheel bolt" out of threaded rod and a spare steel wheel nut. I could have mounted the spare facing the other ways and it actually would have been easier since the wheel bolt could be much shorter, but it wouldn't look as pretty this way when I get gas. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) -Steve |
Eric_Shea |
Feb 2 2009, 04:56 PM
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PMB Performance Group: Admin Posts: 19,278 Joined: 3-September 03 From: Salt Lake City, UT Member No.: 1,110 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
QUOTE I moved the stock 914 "spare wheel nut holder" (for lack of a better term) from the floor to the trunk wall, and then just made a really long "wheel bolt" out of threaded rod and a spare steel wheel nut. Ahhh... wheel bolt. I did the exact same thing with my "spare wheel nut holder" (we'll run with that) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) but I have the hold down that goes in the center cap. I have mine mounted the other way as mentioned and that's exactly why I was asking... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol3.gif) Did you weld the rod to an old 914 style lug bolt or... ??? Because the thread pattern isn't the same if I recall. |
siverson |
Feb 2 2009, 05:31 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Benefactors Posts: 2,448 Joined: 5-May 03 From: San Diego, CA Member No.: 654 Region Association: Southern California |
> Did you weld the rod to an old 914 style lug bolt or... ???
That would work, and that's actually what I did first - welded cut 914 lug bolt to a 911 wheel stud. But I'm really anal retentive sometimes, and didn't like how the stud changed diameter mid-way. So, I found a 3' length of threaded rod that matches up with the 914 end. We have a great local hardware store (Marshalls in San Diego if anyone cares) that seems to have EVERYTHING. Then, I just wrapped the threaded rod with some tape to center the 911 wheel nut on the rod (the 911 nut is too large for the threaded rod) and then welded the nut on the end of the rod (and the tape all went up in flames). With lots of grinding and paint my weld actually looks nice. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) I'll look for some photos... -Steve |
Eric_Shea |
Feb 2 2009, 05:36 PM
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PMB Performance Group: Admin Posts: 19,278 Joined: 3-September 03 From: Salt Lake City, UT Member No.: 1,110 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
QUOTE With lots of grinding and paint my weld actually looks nice. LOL... I see we have a lot in common. No need for pics. It gave me an idea. Thanks! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) |
siverson |
Feb 2 2009, 05:43 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Benefactors Posts: 2,448 Joined: 5-May 03 From: San Diego, CA Member No.: 654 Region Association: Southern California |
Here you go...
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siverson |
Feb 2 2009, 05:44 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Benefactors Posts: 2,448 Joined: 5-May 03 From: San Diego, CA Member No.: 654 Region Association: Southern California |
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rjames |
Feb 3 2009, 01:20 AM
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I'm made of metal Group: Members Posts: 3,955 Joined: 24-July 05 From: Shoreline, WA Member No.: 4,467 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
What paint did you use on the signal levers?
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siverson |
Feb 3 2009, 01:33 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Benefactors Posts: 2,448 Joined: 5-May 03 From: San Diego, CA Member No.: 654 Region Association: Southern California |
> What paint did you use on the signal levers?
Home Depot's finest gloss black. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) Semi gloss or even flat may be even better... Mine were worn, and I also wanted to cover up the "wash" label. |
Steve |
Feb 3 2009, 11:13 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,613 Joined: 14-June 03 From: Orange County, CA Member No.: 822 Region Association: Southern California |
Steve,
Car looks great. Curious your web site still shows the Vellios kit. I thought you switched over to the wevo. Also curious what shifter are you using with your 915? I have the same OBC in my 96 993 Tip. Love it!! It would be nice to dump the bouncy gauges in my 914. |
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