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| URY914 |
 Jul 4 2004, 06:17 AM
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I built the lightest 914 in the history of mankind.  Group: Members Posts: 127,448 Joined: 3-February 03 From: Jacksonville, FL Member No.: 222 Region Association: None  |
I found some 8" "Centerline" wheels on Ebay afew months ago for $300. After I got them they are really "look-a-likes". They are not real Centerlines. These are one piece with fake rivets. Real Centerlines are two or three pieces. Oh well, they're 8" wide and weigh the same as my 7" Revolutions. But they also have a shollow backspacing so they stick out more. After the 225/50 tire is mounted, they end up being 5/8" wider at the tire and 1" wider on the car.
This is your typical 914 story. Where one thing leads to another. To get my new 8" wheels to fit I needed to install GT flares. Back to Ebay I went. I found a set of fiberglass GT flares still in the box for $200. Now I take a jigsaw to my very nice, recently painted fender and cut the crap out of it. I then butt mounted the flare, instead of lapping it on. I'm not done yet but here are some pictures. Paul |
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URY914 New wheels means GT flares Jul 4 2004, 06:17 AM
Andyrew Paul, I know that you just got done layin the glas... Jul 22 2004, 08:22 PM URY914 I could make a f/g mold form the plastic duct but ... Jul 22 2004, 08:47 PM Andyrew Thats why I asked if it made a diff..
No diff, no... Jul 22 2004, 10:31 PM Root_Werks Well here is a pic or two of the 914 back from the... Jul 23 2004, 09:09 AM Root_Werks One more from the front, sorry for the sun in the ... Jul 23 2004, 09:14 AM URY914 Andy,
The rear fenders will be much more work, sta... Jul 23 2004, 12:15 PM Root_Werks URY914 Todays work.
Sanding-bondo-sanding-bondo-sanding-... Jul 24 2004, 09:25 PM URY914 front... Jul 24 2004, 09:25 PM URY914 OK, my internet connection has been fixed.
I... Aug 7 2004, 07:36 PM URY914 After a test fit with the hood I found I had a 1/4... Aug 7 2004, 07:42 PM URY914 So I need to fill this in.
I start by grinding/sa... Aug 7 2004, 07:44 PM URY914 This shows the f/g that I've added. I've a... Aug 7 2004, 07:46 PM URY914 After some sanding... Aug 7 2004, 08:03 PM URY914 I have to do a little work at the top but it is al... Aug 7 2004, 08:03 PM URY914 Next I'll will be mounting a dzus spring plate... Aug 7 2004, 08:10 PM URY914 Held on with a clamp during set up. Aug 7 2004, 08:11 PM URY914 I'll sand it down to clean it up. I drilled so... Aug 7 2004, 08:14 PM URY914 Done.
After painting I'll pop it to the end p... Aug 7 2004, 08:15 PM URY914 When I cut the windshield off and cut out the door... Aug 7 2004, 08:29 PM URY914 From the other side. Aug 7 2004, 08:30 PM URY914 This taken from the inside. It show the fit of the... Aug 7 2004, 08:38 PM URY914 This may be a better shot.
From the right lookin... Aug 7 2004, 08:40 PM watsonrx13 Paul, I'll repeat myself again, you are a F/G ... Aug 7 2004, 08:49 PM Andyrew looks like a pro!! I need to do fiberglass... Aug 7 2004, 09:48 PM URY914 I've busy block sanding, but I've almost g... Aug 19 2004, 06:42 PM URY914 The NACA has been filled.
Go ahead and ask me abo... Aug 19 2004, 06:43 PM URY914 www Aug 19 2004, 06:47 PM TimT what about the turn signal lense?
Impressive wo... Aug 19 2004, 06:48 PM spare time toys URY914 Thought you'd NEVER ask. ;)
I had one that w... Aug 19 2004, 07:00 PM URY914 Anybody want some???
Here is the mold. Aug 19 2004, 07:06 PM spare time toys URY914 I've created a monster! :D
CF may be a l... Aug 19 2004, 07:36 PM carr914 Paul, how do the lenses attach? When can I come pi... Aug 19 2004, 07:58 PM URY914 T.C.,
I just popped it out of the mold three days ... Aug 20 2004, 05:37 AM URY914 OK boys and girls,
Lets more to the back of the ca... Aug 22 2004, 07:01 PM URY914 Strange looking pattern on the paint in the above ... Aug 22 2004, 07:03 PM URY914 rear view Aug 22 2004, 07:05 PM URY914 State of the art clamping method...
Take a Sharpi... Aug 22 2004, 07:08 PM URY914 Now install a new bi-metal blade. put on my gloves... Aug 22 2004, 07:10 PM URY914 :sawzall: is by Porter Cable
Blade by Dewalt Aug 22 2004, 07:12 PM URY914 Mock up again. Aug 22 2004, 07:13 PM URY914 Better fit now. I sanded the glass thinner so it w... Aug 22 2004, 07:15 PM URY914 front with out the 3/16" gap Aug 22 2004, 07:15 PM URY914 Next I'll use some sheet metal screws to hold ... Aug 22 2004, 07:22 PM URY914 Ok, its been about a month, four hurricanes and a ... Sep 25 2004, 07:47 PM URY914 rear view Sep 25 2004, 07:48 PM URY914 glaze or crack filler in red Sep 25 2004, 07:49 PM synthesisdv Nice :clap:
I have fender envy... Sep 25 2004, 07:50 PM URY914 Primed and in the sun Sep 25 2004, 07:50 PM URY914 Nice FAT rubber. 225/50's Sep 25 2004, 07:51 PM URY914 I've got 1/2" spacers on the rear and about 1/... Sep 25 2004, 07:53 PM URY914 from the top Sep 25 2004, 07:53 PM URY914 Today. Sep 25 2004, 07:54 PM URY914 Let do the left side, shall we...
Mark out the cut... Sep 25 2004, 08:02 PM URY914 Grind/sand away the bondo...I mean paint so to get... Sep 25 2004, 08:03 PM URY914 Looking to the front. Sep 25 2004, 08:04 PM URY914 Fitting in the glass mat strips. you can see them ... Sep 25 2004, 08:05 PM URY914 Here it is with the glass bonded over the flare an... Sep 25 2004, 08:07 PM URY914 Out baking it the sunshine.This must have been bet... Sep 25 2004, 08:09 PM URY914 I've actually sanded/bondo'd/primed the le... Sep 25 2004, 09:06 PM URY914 URY914 I've got 1/2" spacers on the rear wheels and I... Oct 2 2004, 08:44 PM URY914 These were shot after loading on the trailer.
But... Oct 2 2004, 08:45 PM URY914 I use to run my tie down straps through the wheels... Oct 2 2004, 08:47 PM URY914 HERE IT IS..... Oct 2 2004, 08:48 PM URY914 I'll get some pics tomorrow at the event with ... Oct 2 2004, 08:50 PM trekkor Those pics make me VERY HAPPY! :clap:
KT Oct 2 2004, 11:34 PM redshift You are an animal.
You should scratch-build a ... Oct 3 2004, 12:15 AM bob91403 Looks nice. Looks like a lot of work. I'm too ... Oct 3 2004, 02:42 AM McMark Is this fender held on with Red RTV? :woohoo:
ht... Oct 3 2004, 03:04 AM Racer Chris That's looking real good Paul!
You need to... Oct 3 2004, 05:00 AM URY914 Chris,
I agree, needs to be lower.
Low, lean, wid... Oct 3 2004, 06:32 PM Root_Werks :trophy: You are a fiberglass animal! I wis... Oct 4 2004, 11:07 AM URY914 Here are some shots from the autox yesterday. Oct 4 2004, 07:23 PM URY914 money shot Oct 4 2004, 07:24 PM URY914 my new avatar :D Oct 4 2004, 07:28 PM bob91403 Looks great. A lot of work. :clap: Oct 4 2004, 08:46 PM maf914 Paul,
Way to go! Good work. Thanks for al... Oct 5 2004, 07:30 AM MJHanna Paul great work !!! :trophy: What typ... Oct 5 2004, 08:22 AM
URY914 I got the resin from a fiberglass supply house loc... Oct 5 2004, 08:50 AM  |
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