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> Build Thread: 914 Limousine, For real this time, 914world exclusive. UPDATE: The Limo Project has found a new home!
VaccaRabite
post Jan 9 2010, 10:23 PM
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This would be the correct build for a V8 and an automatic transaxle. Are you going to need to put a frame on it, or keep it unibody?

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post Jan 9 2010, 10:33 PM
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QUOTE(Vacca Rabite @ Jan 9 2010, 08:23 PM) *

This would be the correct build for a V8 and an automatic transaxle. Are you going to need to put a frame on it, or keep it unibody?

Zach

Hmmm, the auto-transaxle has been discussed already but i honestly don't think it'll be a V8.


Right now, the plan is to start with a /4 and later maybe go to a flat /8 ...
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post Jan 9 2010, 10:35 PM
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A good friend of mine is doing something similar with three Deloreans (imagine, three gullwing doors on each side). I have seen the car, and it truly is a neat project! There are obviously many crazys in all brands of auto-enthusiasts.

I think the biggest problem on the 914 project is going to be getting enough stiffness in the long chassis. The Delorean has a spine running along its roof that provides structure, and I wonder if the 914 won'd need some sort of support (or some major reinforcement along the rocker panels) to work. I wonder if giving up the removeable top (for the rear passenger compartment), and welding in a roof panel would help the rigidity of the project.
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post Jan 9 2010, 11:41 PM
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So nice to finally get this... uh... dream (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) underway.

There's a lot of tricky metal work that's going to need to be done. But once the two cars are together it's going to be pretty much like building any other 914.

Design Considerations:
1. Fully operational and street legal. We want to be able to drive this thing to events as well as even rent it out on the weekends.
2. Four working doors with working roll up windows.
3. Comfortable seating for rear seat passengers.
4. Clean and comfortable interior. I do not want to build a car that doesn't seal right and looks like crap inside.

We have some crazy ideas and a lot of issues to deal with, but I'm extremely confident that we'll be able to build something that's really nice and really exciting.
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post Jan 9 2010, 11:42 PM
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....Saratoga top cut into a "T" top using a steel center beam for the back passenger compartment? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sawzall-smiley.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welder.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smash.gif)

If you keep the rear compartment a two seater, you could fab up a center console that went from fire wall to fire wall that incoprated several of those cup holders that actually get cool or hot (they make them big enough for a champaign bottle) and you could mount a flat screen below the window opening.

I wonder if there is a way to make the window inbetween the two compartments electric.... you could replace the glass with an upohstered privacy partician!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/grouphug.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wine.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/humpy.gif)

bitchen bitchen project!!!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/popcorn[1].gif)
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post Jan 9 2010, 11:52 PM
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I would (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wub.gif) to weld on that thing! Audi turbo 4 cylinder with an auto trans.

Flares or un-flared that is the question?

I think structurally you may have to do a tin top over the rear section but you could use a roof from a BMW 525I Touring. My 95 Touring has a double sunroof. Yes Two sun roofs in the same top. They open really cool too.

Here's a link that discribes how it works.
http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=htt..._mVK4vQNM2vpZAJ
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post Jan 10 2010, 12:01 AM
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Auto-cross or daily driver?
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post Jan 10 2010, 12:53 AM
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Nice progress Andy and McMark.... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif)

It is truly impressive, Andy buys a roller in the AM and a few guys turn it into that by the afternoon.....

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post Jan 10 2010, 01:37 AM
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post Jan 10 2010, 02:04 AM
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food for thought. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

maybe keep it in the family of sunroofs as VW?

a samba bus style:

cloth sunroof and sky lights

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post Jan 10 2010, 02:13 AM
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Very cool idea, I'll be watching with interest. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/popcorn[1].gif)
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post Jan 10 2010, 02:30 AM
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HAHAHA F***ing Love it!
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post Jan 10 2010, 01:08 PM
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Looks like my prediction was right.......

http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?sho...939&hl=limo

Hmmm..... mebbe I ought to use that crystal ball more......

O crystal ball, where's my next Job???

"Limo Driver"? that can't be right.....


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post Jan 10 2010, 01:33 PM
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I showed this thread to wife, and her reaction was that you would need 4 914's put together to make a limo... 2 914's only equal a normal sized car...!!!
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post Jan 10 2010, 01:48 PM
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I showed this thread to wife, and her reaction was that you would need 4 914's put together to make a limo... 2 914's only equal a normal sized car...!!!

She's right, but "914 Sedan" just doesn't sound quite as exciting ...

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post Jan 10 2010, 03:08 PM
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post Jan 10 2010, 03:17 PM
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Make it a 6 wheeler with 2 engines (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) Cool project! Defenitely pimp it out.
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post Jan 10 2010, 03:38 PM
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But it will no longer be a true mid engine car (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif)
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post Jan 10 2010, 03:44 PM
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Nice try guys. Clearly a photoshop job. April 1st is a couple months away try again then. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/popcorn[1].gif)


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post Jan 10 2010, 05:10 PM
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More inspiration!

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