3.6 914-6 Restoration Thread, Build, build, build |
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3.6 914-6 Restoration Thread, Build, build, build |
McMark |
Sep 30 2005, 09:37 PM
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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 |
First off, some info. 1970 914-6 Chassis. Acid dipped. Left outside last winter (not by me). Getting a 993 non-VarioRam 3.6, Wevo 915, GT Flares, all the fun bits.
And the first order of business is sorting out the chassis. Starting with the rear trunk. These are some freaky looking reinforcement plates poorly welded in. I'm guessing they were for a rear sway bar. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/pinch.gif) Attached image(s) |
McMark |
Feb 15 2007, 01:52 PM
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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 |
This project is finally under way again. We had some stopping and stalling by both me and my customer. But regardless, fun stuff is happening. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
I started out by thoroughly cleaning the car and using Por-15 Metal Ready liberally. All the rust is converted and the whole chassis will be scuffed with 80 grit and Metal Ready re-applied just before paint. The white coating on things is the protective zinc left behind by the Metal Ready. It will be cleaned up before paint. I got the 31 mm SMART Racing front sway bar installed. No big deal, the instructions are very clear and the process is very straight forward. For the inner reinforcement plates I drilled a few holes and then used a file to open it up to the correct size. This made a very clean hole that is just the right size and has nice square corners. I'm using a stock 993 fuel pump to feed the motor. They're really cheap (~$125) and I know it's the correct flow rate, volume, pressure, etc. I took quite awhile to decide where to mount it. I wanted it close to the tank since the pump isn't meant to suck, it's meant to push. And I wanted it accessible without removing the tank. I'm satisfied with my final location. It will address both my needs and will be completely hidden. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) I cut a hole in the passenger compartment. This location goes right into the area where the fuel lines sit. Here is the gigantic pump mounted to the first piece of the cover. I'll add some side plates to completely seal this area off from water or fuel vapor. This is what it looks like in place. I will add four 6 mm x 1.0 bolts to hold it in place. And here's what it looks like from the other side. |
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