Start of a new Project Thread, Its my first time!!! Options

[Cire]

Howdy All,

This is the start of a new thread and the progress I am making on this little 914 car. First off, let me give you a little history. I had a WANTED ad in the craigslist area for Tucson and PHX. I got a call from a man stating he had a 914 that he wanted 1500 bucks for. We talked about the car. It ran, drove and he said it would make the drive to Tucson. We talked a little more and we determined he would take 1300 bucks for it. I arrange a rental car, drove to Prescott, dropped off the rental and then met the guy. It was a little rough at first but the car did start and drive... Well? No. Badly... Yes. I decided to go for it and started out the drive. It did infact make it all the way home in the heat of the day and over the mountains. = ) Anyway, so its now home, on stands and ready to begin its new life. Here are some pictures to start the thread.

Eric

[Cire]

So the car has the Engman stiffening internal kit... It also has the Mayeur external stiffening kit... But there isnt anything that ties them together. We continue to add things to the outside of the longs to make them stronger but we dont do much to address the seam or the strength of the weld. I wonder if they flex? Anyway, I decided to put a bolt through the long... I put a 1/8 inch thick plate 3 X 3 and welded to it. This will ensure there is constant pressure on the long holding it together. Okay okay.. I have seen ANY other pictures of something like this and it could be silly or maybe not as effective as I dream, but its new... I will let you know how it goes if I get to drive the car before I move. = )

I also welded in a 3 inch wide plate on the bottom of the car. Here are more pics.

Eric