 Build Thread: 914 Limousine, For real this time, 914world exclusive. UPDATE: The Limo Project has found a new home! |
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| kenshapiro2002 |
 Jan 11 2010, 09:06 AM
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Senior Member  Group: Members Posts: 1,441 Joined: 23-July 09 From: Bawlmer, MD Member No.: 10,598 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region  |
OK...forget the bling wheels and hot tub...this is serious, right? It's a 914 so the Fuchs stay. Here she is with the newest "B" pillar.
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| GeorgeRud |
Jan 11 2010, 09:30 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,725 Joined: 27-July 05 From: Chicagoland Member No.: 4,482 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
In order for the rear windows to work, you need to do something else to fill the gap at the B piller. I don't think you want to try to redesign the rear doors, it would be much easier to use the stock window.
Of course, you need to put power windows in! A center privacy glass window should be easy to fabricate - that's just a straight up and down slide. |
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| kenshapiro2002 |
Jan 11 2010, 09:57 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,441 Joined: 23-July 09 From: Bawlmer, MD Member No.: 10,598 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Good observation...now the doors and glass are stock.
 QUOTE(GeorgeRud @ Jan 11 2010, 10:30 AM)  In order for the rear windows to work, you need to do something else to fill the gap at the B piller. I don't think you want to try to redesign the rear doors, it would be much easier to use the stock window. Of course, you need to put power windows in! A center privacy glass window should be easy to fabricate - that's just a straight up and down slide. |
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| rick 918-S |
Jan 11 2010, 10:05 AM
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Hey nice rack! -Celette Group: Members Posts: 20,458 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Now in Superior WI Member No.: 43 Region Association: Northstar Region 
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The "B" Pillar should be narrow and instead of vinyl should be smoked glass. Make the rear door normal sized and use the fill panel between the doors as a space filler.
Try that. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif) |
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| Spoke |
Jan 11 2010, 10:21 AM
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Jerry Group: Members Posts: 6,978 Joined: 29-October 04 From: Allentown, PA Member No.: 3,031 Region Association: None
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QUOTE(SirAndy @ Jan 9 2010, 11:33 PM) Right now, the plan is to start with a /4 and later maybe go to a flat /8 ... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif) Andy I'm guessing it will be a big /4? A 1.7/1.8 can barely get a 914 going that is half the size of the limo. The 2.0L would probably push the limo less than the 1.7/1.8L pushes a standard 914. A flat /8 sounds exciting. This would be the race motor, yes? |
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| kenshapiro2002 |
Jan 11 2010, 10:50 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,441 Joined: 23-July 09 From: Bawlmer, MD Member No.: 10,598 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Nah...worn out! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/yellowsleep[1].gif)
QUOTE(rick 918-S @ Jan 11 2010, 11:05 AM) The "B" Pillar should be narrow and instead of vinyl should be smoked glass. Make the rear door normal sized and use the fill panel between the doors as a space filler. Try that. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif) |
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| flipb |
Jan 11 2010, 11:08 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,722 Joined: 2-September 09 From: Fairfax, VA Member No.: 10,752 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
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Once the build is done, we must find the owners of this car and challenge them to a race. Or A/X.
(IMG:http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i2/RealConnections/CriagslistLimo.jpg) |
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| spare time toys |
Jan 11 2010, 11:28 AM
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hooked on grilling food. Group: Members Posts: 4,059 Joined: 3-April 04 From: West Plano Tx Member No.: 1,884 Region Association: Southwest Region |
QUOTE(flipb @ Jan 11 2010, 11:08 AM) Once the build is done, we must find the owners of this car and challenge them to a race. Or A/X. (IMG:http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i2/RealConnections/CriagslistLimo.jpg) That car was in Houston. I saw it on Craigslist last summer (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif) |
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| SirAndy |
Jan 11 2010, 12:27 PM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,638 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
QUOTE(kenshapiro2002 @ Jan 11 2010, 08:50 AM) Nah...worn out! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/yellowsleep[1].gif) Good. Because this is not your photoshop mockup thread ... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif) We've had plenty of those in the past. You are by no means the first to try their hand on a photoshopped 914 limo. This thread is about building the real thing. And yes, shockingly, we already have a plan on what it will look like. And we already have the babes to pose with it when it's done. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) Andy |
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| SirAndy |
Jan 11 2010, 12:30 PM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,638 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
QUOTE(Spoke @ Jan 11 2010, 08:21 AM) A flat /8 sounds exciting. This would be the race motor, yes? Funny that nobody else picked up on this. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif) We don't need speed, we need torque. We'll use whatever we can spare for now just to get it rolling. But in the long term, a flat /8 is on the drawing board. Somewhere in the 3.5L to 4.0L range. It's being blueprinted as we speak. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif) Andy |
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| kenshapiro2002 |
Jan 11 2010, 12:52 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,441 Joined: 23-July 09 From: Bawlmer, MD Member No.: 10,598 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Love you too man.
QUOTE(SirAndy @ Jan 11 2010, 01:27 PM) QUOTE(kenshapiro2002 @ Jan 11 2010, 08:50 AM) Nah...worn out! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/yellowsleep[1].gif) Good. Because this is not your photoshop mockup thread ... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif) We've had plenty of those in the past. You are by no means the first to try their hand on a photoshopped 914 limo. This thread is about building the real thing. And yes, shockingly, we already have a plan on what it will look like. And we already have the babes to pose with it when it's done. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) Andy |
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| SirAndy |
Jan 11 2010, 01:00 PM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,638 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
QUOTE(kenshapiro2002 @ Jan 11 2010, 10:52 AM) Love you too man. In the "I'll poke you with a stick" kinda way? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) Andy |
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| kenshapiro2002 |
Jan 11 2010, 01:11 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,441 Joined: 23-July 09 From: Bawlmer, MD Member No.: 10,598 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Sure...that works.
QUOTE(SirAndy @ Jan 11 2010, 02:00 PM) QUOTE(kenshapiro2002 @ Jan 11 2010, 10:52 AM) Love you too man. In the "I'll poke you with a stick" kinda way? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) Andy |
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| IronHillRestorations |
Jan 11 2010, 01:17 PM
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I. I. R. C. Group: Members Posts: 6,719 Joined: 18-March 03 From: West TN Member No.: 439 Region Association: None
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How about "suicide" doors on the rear??? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/stirthepot.gif)
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| kenshapiro2002 |
Jan 11 2010, 01:27 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,441 Joined: 23-July 09 From: Bawlmer, MD Member No.: 10,598 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
If you want to commit suicide just try to contribute without asking permission. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/hissyfit.gif)
QUOTE(9146986 @ Jan 11 2010, 02:17 PM) |
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| SirAndy |
Jan 11 2010, 02:04 PM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,638 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
QUOTE(kenshapiro2002 @ Jan 11 2010, 11:27 AM) If you want to commit suicide just try to contribute without asking permission. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/hissyfit.gif) How about applying "not-so-common-anymore sense" to your posts? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/hissyfit.gif) |
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| JeffBowlsby |
Jan 11 2010, 02:14 PM
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914 Wiring Harnesses Group: Members Posts: 8,505 Joined: 7-January 03 From: San Ramon CA Member No.: 104 Region Association: None
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So Andy,
Can you share any details of how this might look? Especially interested in how the roof line will work as the stock roof line/window top edge slopes down towards the rear of the car. Congrats to you and the Limo team on a cool project! Got an exterior paint color selected? |
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| kenshapiro2002 |
Jan 11 2010, 02:16 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,441 Joined: 23-July 09 From: Bawlmer, MD Member No.: 10,598 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Nobody else seemed to mind and in fact were suggesting changes...giving some kudos, etc. You're are a great help to all, and I honestly & sincerely appreciate the great deal I've gleamed from your experience and expertise...really. I hope it continues and you accept this post with no malice. But, sometimes you need to chill a tad....just a tad. I can sense that being one of the "Grandfathers" of this group can be frustrating...newbies coming in and going where others have been warned repeatedly not to go, etc. You know there's been a thread on old targas vs. new targas for example, and get frustrated when (I for example) ask what the difference is without starting a thread search on every question I have. How hard is it to just say there's already a thread without having to add things like "It's not that hard to find guys." Again...what did you lose by me throwing in a coupla Photoshop images I enjoyed making for the group (and you I mistakenly thought) that others seemed to enjoy? Geeshhhhhhhhh.
Love, Ken QUOTE(SirAndy @ Jan 11 2010, 03:04 PM) QUOTE(kenshapiro2002 @ Jan 11 2010, 11:27 AM) If you want to commit suicide just try to contribute without asking permission. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/hissyfit.gif) How about applying "not-so-common-anymore sense" to your posts? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/hissyfit.gif) |
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| SirAndy |
Jan 11 2010, 02:23 PM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,638 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
QUOTE(Jeff Bowlsby @ Jan 11 2010, 12:14 PM) So Andy, Can you share any details of how this might look? Especially interested in how the roof line will work as the stock roof line/window top edge slopes down towards the rear of the car. Congrats to you and the Limo team on a cool project! Got an exterior paint color selected? Jeff, we're still debating the roof. In order to create a smooth line, we need to raise the back of the front targa top and there are several possibilities. 1| We can keep the removable targa top and shim the seals to match the top of the window. This *might* look OK if we keep the targa bar side panels black. 2| Get rid of the front targa top and add a solid steel roof that can be shaped to match the door glass. 3| Leave the top shape and blend in the rear of the top with the roof strip that needs to be added between the two tops. This could be as easy as adding side skirts that 'fake' a smooth roof line ... 4| Get custom door glass. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif) Andy PS: I'm leaning towards 2. A solid roof in the front (Maybe a sun/moon roof?) would also help adding strength to the tub. |
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| SirAndy |
Jan 11 2010, 02:32 PM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,638 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
QUOTE(kenshapiro2002 @ Jan 11 2010, 12:16 PM) Again...what did you lose by me throwing in a coupla Photoshop images I enjoyed making for the group I see and understand your point. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) I'll try to explain mine: This thread is meant to be a build/progress thread of a car that the owners (Mark, Rob, me) have been planning to build for quite some time now. The intend was/is to show the progress of our build. I felt you were spamming this thread with images of how you think our car should look like. Maybe i do need to lay off the coffee, but it just came across weird which prompted my response. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/bye1.gif) Andy |
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