 OT - No PC - carbon fiber C-type body arrived today, *Update* Car is DONE!! Lotsa pics.... |
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| Scott S |
 Apr 1 2011, 10:32 AM
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Hi John -
It is a 3.4L, punched 40 over, using series 3 XJ cams. All other internals are C-Type “correct” and fully polished as per the original. Approx 9.5:1 comp, triple 45’s and a lightened flywheel, wet sump. At sea level, the motor dyno’d at 340hp. The original cars maxed at 220hp Here is a picture of the nearly completed chassis. The only deviations from stock are the two upright blades at the cowl (needed for the non-stock body) and the brake calipers/system and pedal cluster. We are hoping to do some machining on the pedals to at least make them the correct shape. Notice we already had the Wilwood logos machined off of the calipers. Finding the correct 1953 calipers on for the first car to use disc brakes at Lemans was simply not going to happen. The one bummer about the car is that it has two doors – which is totally wrong for the cars that ran Lemans – they only had a driver side door. The molds for this body were taken off of the red 1953 Mille Miglia car which had the two door set up. - Attached image(s)   
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| r_towle |
Apr 1 2011, 02:29 PM
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Custom Member Group: Members Posts: 24,705 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Taxachusetts Member No.: 124 Region Association: North East States 
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QUOTE(McMark @ Mar 31 2011, 07:11 PM)  QUOTE You know mark, that is totally doable. There is a company called JPS motorsports that builds 356 replicas. I knew about them, but they only sell turn-key. I talked with them awhile back about selling me a shell, but they weren't into it. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif) JPS does not make the shells...I have the contact in Mexico that makes the coupe bodies and sells them to JPS. They will sell direct, and its quite reasonable. Rich |
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| Scott S |
Jul 7 2011, 04:25 PM
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Small Member Group: Members Posts: 1,698 Joined: 30-April 03 From: Colorado Member No.: 633 |
Litterally just received these pics - body is finally mounted on the chassis. After seeing it assembled, I am again going back and forth with my brother on if we should paint it, clear coat it, or maybe a clear coat tinted with british racing green. Kinda fun.
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| jsayre914 |
Jul 7 2011, 04:30 PM
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Speed Up !!! Group: Members Posts: 3,210 Joined: 10-February 08 From: Timonium MD 21093 Member No.: 8,696 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
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| eric9144 |
Jul 7 2011, 04:42 PM
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F'ing Beautiful! I see what you mean about being torn on paint options--that CF is very very pretty 'as is' |
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| porsche_dreamer |
Jul 7 2011, 04:51 PM
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I like the idea of tinting the clear with the green. But no matter what you do its gonna look awesome!
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| PeeGreen 914 |
Jul 7 2011, 04:55 PM
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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
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It's sexy the way it is but may be cool to have it a period correct color. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)
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| bare 1 |
Jul 7 2011, 04:59 PM
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That is just soooo fine! Painting it would be like throwing a burlap bag over a Marilyn photo. Why?
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| porbmw |
Jul 7 2011, 05:03 PM
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QUOTE I like the idea of tinting the clear with the green. But no matter what you do its gonna look awesome! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) If it's a modern interpretation, why not have a subtle display of the modern twist.. What a great dilemma! Please keep us posted! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) |
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| Scott S |
Jul 7 2011, 05:07 PM
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here is what it would look like fully painted.
I got the idea of the tinted clear coat from this Bugatti. I dont know. The stealth factor might be the best bet - i.e. having the car look stock until the hood is opened (we are definitely not painting the underside of the front clamshell). The motor came out great, so it will still be pretty neat with the hood up. Attached image(s)    
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| porsche_dreamer |
Jul 7 2011, 05:14 PM
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Love the bugatti!
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| racerbvd |
Jul 7 2011, 09:38 PM
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QUOTE(Scott Schroeder @ Jul 7 2011, 02:25 PM) Litterally just received these pics - body is finally mounted on the chassis. After seeing it assembled, I am again going back and forth with my brother on if we should paint it, clear coat it, or maybe a clear coat tinted with british racing green. Kinda fun. As sweet as that CF looks, I still vote for the classic Green... You might do what Brumos did on some of there racers with CF lids, orange paint, white meat ball, then the number was just a clear over the CF, very sweet... This looks like a great project.. QUOTE WOW edit: Wonder what he'd charge for 914 lids...and/or roof section? I know someone who can build em (IMG:style_emoticons/default/evilgrin.gif) Here is a shot of his car..  |
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| JmuRiz |
Jul 8 2011, 12:20 PM
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WOAH....that is too cool!!!
I wish I could afford to do that to my 914! |
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| Scott S |
Sep 4 2012, 04:39 PM
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Well, here she is. The c-type is finally done (less the front grill and rear trunk lid/spare tire cover being installed).
It has been just over two years. Many of the delays were self inflicted - I really wanted the details to be spot on. Love the little junk - things like the gauges/switch gear, the wiring, the work light on the firewall, the "Mille Miglia" 8" lucas driving light behind the grill, the gasket around the air intake - none of that junk sounds like much time, but it all adds up. The steering wheel is finished wrong - it should be smooth and shiny. I will get that fixed locally. I also need to source the correct loom material for the plug wires. Other than that, I am very very pleased. Here are a pile of pics - enjoy! Attached image(s)                 
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| StratPlayer |
Sep 4 2012, 04:57 PM
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| seanery |
Sep 4 2012, 05:09 PM
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waiting to rebuild whitey! Group: Retired Admin Posts: 15,854 Joined: 7-January 03 From: Indy Member No.: 100 Region Association: None |
wow! that's awesome!
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| SirAndy |
Sep 4 2012, 05:21 PM
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| Scott S |
Sep 4 2012, 05:35 PM
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Here are a couple more. I thought this was extremely cool. On the original car, the air scoop on the hood was a direct feed to a box over the carbs - no air filter at all.
On this car, I had the air box made just a tad bigger to allow the fitment of individual cone filters. It looks completely stock from the outside - you would have to measure the box to know it was not correct. Kinda slick. Attached image(s)   
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| Scott S |
Sep 4 2012, 05:39 PM
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Small Member Group: Members Posts: 1,698 Joined: 30-April 03 From: Colorado Member No.: 633 |
The square hole on the right side of the car in this pic is where the air intake interfaces with the air cleaner box....
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| shelby/914 |
Sep 4 2012, 06:31 PM
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Looks fantastic. When will it be at the local shop so we can all sneak a peek? Throw in a few pix of the 6 project so there is some 914 content. By the way the Mustang is all gone to various good homes.
Danny |
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