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| Jacob |
 Dec 24 2011, 09:40 PM
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Member  Group: Members Posts: 131 Joined: 12-February 08 From: Mansfield, Oh Member No.: 8,705 Region Association: Upper MidWest  |
Great build! thanks for posting! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/popcorn[1].gif)
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| PanelBilly |
Dec 24 2011, 09:53 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,797 Joined: 23-July 06 From: Kent, Wa Member No.: 6,488 Region Association: Pacific Northwest 
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How about spraying the interior with a bed liner. It would coat everything with a texture and go along with the industrial "hauler" theme
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| smontanaro |
Dec 25 2011, 08:51 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,190 Joined: 3-June 05 From: Evanston, IL Member No.: 4,197 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
QUOTE(aircooledtechguy @ Dec 24 2011, 05:01 PM)  - The clutch cable. The stock one is about a foot too short now and I need a custom-made bowden tube. That should be interesting. . . I'm going to test fit a stock 914 cable assembly just to see how it does. . . Would a hydraulic clutch be an easier option? Cool project. I've been looking at Type 3s on The Samba off-and-on for a month or so. (I've owned a couple squarebacks but actually like notchbacks better.) Most of them have been so thoroughly thrashed that I wouldn't even think of buying one. (Maybe there is some parallel non-Samba universe where all the Type 3s are all perfect?) S |
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| Series9 |
Dec 25 2011, 09:01 AM
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Lesbians taste like chicken. Group: Members Posts: 5,444 Joined: 22-August 04 From: DeLand, FL Member No.: 2,602 Region Association: South East States |
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| barada |
Dec 25 2011, 11:38 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 257 Joined: 5-October 08 From: Atlanta Member No.: 9,613 Region Association: None |
Awesome build. I bet some hand drawn logos on it would look really cool. Can't wait for the update.
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| rgalla9146 |
Dec 25 2011, 12:13 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,545 Joined: 23-November 05 From: Paramus NJ Member No.: 5,176 Region Association: None
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QUOTE(barada @ Dec 25 2011, 09:38 AM) Awesome build. I bet some hand drawn logos on it would look really cool. Can't wait for the update. Phillip Trans looks like a 915 ... why 923 ? Great ideas and great execution. |
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| aircooledtechguy |
Dec 25 2011, 02:03 PM
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The Aircooledtech Guy Group: Members Posts: 1,966 Joined: 8-November 08 From: Anacortes, WA Member No.: 9,730 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
QUOTE(rgalla9146 @ Dec 25 2011, 10:13 AM) [ Trans looks like a 915 ... why 923 ? Great ideas and great execution. The trans IS a 915, but it's got some unique gearing to compliment the 2.0L-4 cylinder engine and throw-out assembly that is specific to the '76 912E. So as with all the unique 912E parts, Porsche gave it its own "923-series" P/N rather than a 915-series. |
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| aircooledtechguy |
Jan 11 2012, 09:36 PM
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The Aircooledtech Guy Group: Members Posts: 1,966 Joined: 8-November 08 From: Anacortes, WA Member No.: 9,730 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Made some progress this afternoon. Fabbed-up a custom length shift rod from an early beetle shifter. I used and early beetle because the nipple for the shift coupler is exactly the same OD as a stock Porsche coupler. Change to a beetle set-screw and I'm golden. I also fabbed and positioned the rear hanger for the new shift rod. It's going to be a two-piece shift rod using a mix of VW/Porsche/custom/aircraft parts to get it all done.
It's a little hard to see with all the cable tunes in the tunnel through the access hole that I cut. I had to first cut a window. Then make a pedestal for the rear hangar and bushing. A stock Porsche shift coupler was used and then robbed the bottom of a late 914 shifter to use as the alignment adjustment for the shifter. If all goes as planned, I should be able to adjust this shifter just like a stock Porsche. Shot for context  A close-up between the tubes  Next is going to be the "S" piece that actually connects to the trans input shaft. |
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| plymouth37 |
Jan 12 2012, 08:51 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,825 Joined: 24-May 05 From: Snoqualmie, WA Member No.: 4,138 Region Association: Pacific Northwest
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Great project! I have always loved these, nice work!
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| Root_Werks |
Jan 12 2012, 10:29 AM
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Village Idiot Group: Members Posts: 8,305 Joined: 25-May 04 From: About 5NM from Canada Member No.: 2,105 Region Association: Pacific Northwest
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QUOTE(Dr Evil @ Dec 24 2011, 03:34 PM) Don't ever let these two T3's have kids! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif) Attached image(s) 
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| PeeGreen 914 |
Jan 12 2012, 11:08 AM
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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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This is a very cool SB. I've always liked them and seeing this makes it more so. Can't wait to see what it will be when finished (IMG:style_emoticons/default/drooley.gif)
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| aircooledtechguy |
Jan 14 2012, 04:56 PM
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The Aircooledtech Guy Group: Members Posts: 1,966 Joined: 8-November 08 From: Anacortes, WA Member No.: 9,730 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Pulled the motor and trans out to get the last pieces out so they could go to the powder coater. While everything was out, I figured it was as good a time as any to get the Eberspacher BA4 gas heater fitted in it's final location. I ended up mounting this 180 degrees opposite of how it's normally mounted in the 411/412 cars so the air inlets/outlets could be more friendly for the T-3 body. I'm still going to be doing a lot of custom fabrication to get it all running out of the heater and into the body, but I don't think it will be too bad.
(IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/images.thesamba.com-9730-1326581778.1.jpg) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/images.thesamba.com-9730-1326581779.2.jpg) I still need to make an access cover in the cargo floor for servicing the glow plug and the coil but that type of stuff is pretty basic. I also need to decide where to run the wires into the cab under the rear seat and where I will have the relays mounted. Luckily, since I swapped the orientation of the heater, the wires will be on the opposite side of the rear seat area from the Megasquirt, EDIS and O2 sensor wiring. I temporarily removed the rear suspension so I could cut the access hole for the shift linkage. I also made the final shift linkage piece. Once my rear engine mounts come back from the powder coater, I can get that all finalized. Fingers crossed but I'm confident this time the shifting will be spot-on. |
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| aircooledtechguy |
Jan 17 2012, 12:02 PM
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The Aircooledtech Guy Group: Members Posts: 1,966 Joined: 8-November 08 From: Anacortes, WA Member No.: 9,730 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
I worked on the shift-shaft and coupling for the Porsche 923 trans yesterday and this morning. After a partial redesign. . .
I now have 5 gears fwd and one in reverse!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif) I have to do a slight bit of refining of the design, but it is working pretty darned well as it is. Doing the shifter linkage forced me to re-install the motor/trans into the car. The rear hangars are at the powder coater, so it's all being held in place with a transverse 2X4 across the engine access and ratchet straps. :shock: It works well for mock-up, but I wouldn't want to drive that way. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) While the motor/trans was in, I had the chance to see how close the BA4 heater is to the starter. . . Got plenty of room; no interference at all with almost 1" of room. So now I can proceed with wiring and ducting into the car and fab an exhaust for it. |
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| Chris Pincetich |
Jan 17 2012, 03:34 PM
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B-) Group: Members Posts: 2,082 Joined: 3-October 05 From: Point Reyes Station, CA Member No.: 4,907 Region Association: Northern California |
sweet (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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| 914werke |
Jan 17 2012, 08:46 PM
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"I got blisters on me fingers" Group: Members Posts: 9,999 Joined: 22-March 03 From: USofA Member No.: 453 Region Association: Pacific Northwest
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If the starter is in that close proximity to the heater do you have to shield it to prevent heat soak & no start?
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| aircooledtechguy |
Jan 18 2012, 02:00 PM
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The Aircooledtech Guy Group: Members Posts: 1,966 Joined: 8-November 08 From: Anacortes, WA Member No.: 9,730 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
QUOTE(rdauenhauer @ Jan 17 2012, 06:46 PM) If the starter is in that close proximity to the heater do you have to shield it to prevent heat soak & no start? It shouldn't be a problem since the 411/412 cars had the heater installed in exactly the same position in relation to the trans/starter. If this becomes an issue though, it's a simple fix. |
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| smontanaro |
Jan 18 2012, 03:21 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,190 Joined: 3-June 05 From: Evanston, IL Member No.: 4,197 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
QUOTE(aircooledtechguy @ Jan 18 2012, 02:00 PM) It shouldn't be a problem since the 411/412 cars had the heater installed in exactly the same position... Interesting. Did that model have some sort of gas/diesel heater option? |
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| majkos |
Jan 18 2012, 08:13 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,370 Joined: 29-February 04 From: Mile High 914 Member No.: 1,729 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
Great thread!
My first car was a '69 SquareBack, Wood panel over the the windows on inside,Hey this was in the 70's with the back seat down, 5 inch padding, she was dubbed, "Passion Wagon" (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wub.gif) My gas heater was a SW, ( Stewart Warner?) and mounted in front trunk. funny as hell in winter, exhaust for the heater is piped out the driver front wheel well,smoke coming from front of car. people always telling me, "your car is on fire..." (IMG:style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif) I really dig the rear sway bar. SQ are a "lil" top heavy. (Rolled in one) 'nuther story |
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| rhodyguy |
Jan 19 2012, 01:14 PM
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Chimp Sanctuary NW. Check it out. Group: Members Posts: 22,060 Joined: 2-March 03 From: Orion's Bell. The BELL! Member No.: 378 Region Association: Galt's Gulch |
very cool nate. did you have to mount the fresh air shrould bracket off of the t-3? submit the project to HOT VWS mag. i bet you could sell conversion packages to the t-3 crowd.
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| aircooledtechguy |
Jan 19 2012, 04:35 PM
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The Aircooledtech Guy Group: Members Posts: 1,966 Joined: 8-November 08 From: Anacortes, WA Member No.: 9,730 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Awaiting parts on a bunch of stuff, due to all the snow we have around here, so I figured I would make the most of my time.
I decided the dash would be my focus. I'm replacing the stock 3 gauges in favor of a pair of Porsche gauges (since they fit so nicely :wink: ) and a VDO tach that I had laying around. Before: (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/images.thesamba.com-9730-1327012533.1.jpg) pulled the gauges out and drilled holes in the dash for the new idiot lights since the Porsche gauges I'm installing do not have these. I had to install one for the alternator, oil pressure, high beam and blinker. They turned out pretty good so I don't mind making the cuts. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/images.thesamba.com-9730-1327012534.2.jpg) Next I made a custom harness for the gauges so that I could simply plug into the Porsche gauges from the stock harness. I haven't tested the wiring yet, but how hard can a few idiot lights ans senders be, right?? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) Famous last words. . . I still have wires to run back for the oil temp and speedo pick-up on the trans. I'm planning to run them along with the other gauge wiring when I run the CHT, oil pressure and volt meter. Finished: (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/images.thesamba.com-9730-1327012535.3.jpg) I am probably going to clock the tach so that the entire sweep is within view when the car is driving again. The Porsche 930 wheel is smaller and blocks the view from about the 1-4 o'clock positions. I also took some shots of the heater with the trans installed. Room-O-Plenty!! I'm going to spend the rest of the day making the adapters for the inlet hoses for the heater to car connections. I really like how the 69 Square with the BA4 had the fan mounted on the air duct. I may have to duplicate that!! (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/images.thesamba.com-9730-1327012535.4.jpg) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/images.thesamba.com-9730-1327012536.5.jpg) |
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