 914 to a GT conversion, metal work |
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| CptTripps |
 Jan 12 2014, 08:03 PM
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:: Punch and Pie ::  Group: Members Posts: 3,585 Joined: 26-December 04 From: Tuscaloosa, AL and Akron, OH Member No.: 3,342 Region Association: Upper MidWest  |
I keep thinking that no matter what I do to my car...it'll look like shit compared to this.
Absolutely amazing. Bravo sir. |
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| Chris H. |
Jan 12 2014, 08:11 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 4,070 Joined: 2-January 03 From: Chicago 'burbs Member No.: 73 Region Association: Upper MidWest 
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It's the "high bar" for sure. Can't even tell if ANY body filler was used (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) ..
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| raw1298 |
Jan 12 2014, 09:40 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 616 Joined: 9-March 09 From: Rocklin,Ca. Member No.: 10,148 Region Association: Northern California |
Absolutely amazing. Keep the pictures coming.
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| sixnotfour |
Jan 19 2014, 01:44 PM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 11,073 Joined: 12-September 04 From: Life Elevated..planet UT. Member No.: 2,744 Region Association: Rocky Mountains 
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Looks Great (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
That front trunk floor is so smooth (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smash.gif) except for ---- Attached image(s) 
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| ConeDodger |
Jan 19 2014, 01:48 PM
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Apex killer! Group: Members Posts: 24,275 Joined: 31-December 04 From: Tahoe Area Member No.: 3,380 Region Association: Northern California
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Nice...
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| mepstein |
Jan 19 2014, 01:53 PM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 20,301 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
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QUOTE(sixnotfour @ Jan 19 2014, 02:44 PM)  Looks Great (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) That front trunk floor is so smooth (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smash.gif) except for ---- And the holes for the oil tank and, ect. I'm sure there is a plan for this stuff in the near future. Never hurts to get primer on bare metal. |
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| gothspeed |
Jan 19 2014, 03:14 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,539 Joined: 3-February 09 From: SoCal Member No.: 10,019 Region Association: None |
Wow ........ great work!!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif)
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| CptTripps |
Jan 19 2014, 06:04 PM
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:: Punch and Pie :: Group: Members Posts: 3,585 Joined: 26-December 04 From: Tuscaloosa, AL and Akron, OH Member No.: 3,342 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Impressive as hell. Wow.
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| PanelBilly |
Jan 19 2014, 09:50 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,937 Joined: 23-July 06 From: Kent, Wa Member No.: 6,488 Region Association: Pacific Northwest
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Are you adding the front oil cooler? Now would be the time to cut it out
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| Loser_Cruiser |
Jan 19 2014, 10:09 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 407 Joined: 4-April 05 From: Bellingham, WA Member No.: 3,873 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
I would like to subscribe to this thread. Thank you (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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| db9146 |
Jan 19 2014, 10:56 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 953 Joined: 21-December 04 From: Atlanta, GA Member No.: 3,315 Region Association: None
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I have a couple of questions for the Metal Surgeon.....
How long have you had the 914 in the shop? Are original Porsche flares any better or worse (quality-wise) than the AA repros? Thanks....great work. |
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| Jeff Hail |
Mar 5 2014, 12:15 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,141 Joined: 3-May 07 From: LA/ CA Member No.: 7,712 |
Skilled craftsman. My compliments.
Any reason the sill triangle reinforcements were omitted during the metal work? I suppose the owner could have "no step" decals made up after paint. Jeff |
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| CptTripps |
Mar 5 2014, 03:58 AM
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:: Punch and Pie :: Group: Members Posts: 3,585 Joined: 26-December 04 From: Tuscaloosa, AL and Akron, OH Member No.: 3,342 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Simply unreal.
Bravo sir. Bravo. |
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| Rleog |
Mar 5 2014, 05:43 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 611 Joined: 12-October 03 From: Middleton, MA Member No.: 1,239 Region Association: North East States
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Beautifully done. It's great to see one of these cars treated with such care and respect.
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| Ferg |
Mar 5 2014, 10:46 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,948 Joined: 8-January 03 From: Boulder CO Member No.: 116 Region Association: None
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Very Nice!
No fair that soon Mark is going to have the two nicest 914's in the land (IMG:style_emoticons/default/hissyfit.gif) |
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| bandjoey |
Mar 5 2014, 10:55 AM
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bandjoey Group: Members Posts: 4,935 Joined: 26-September 07 From: Bedford Tx Member No.: 8,156 Region Association: Southwest Region |
Super work! And a suggestion. On such a nice car why not peal off before paint the vin sticker and order a new one. The scratchy old one really detracts from nre paint. Otherwise it looks like a new body. Great work. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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| jfort |
Mar 5 2014, 10:57 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,187 Joined: 5-May 03 From: Findlay, OH Member No.: 652 Region Association: Upper MidWest
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Awesome to see true craftsmanship in such a wonderful format. Can't wait to see more as the project progresses.
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| stephenaki |
Mar 5 2014, 11:35 AM
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Can I get this one dad?? Group: Members Posts: 1,191 Joined: 11-August 07 From: Palmetto, FL Member No.: 7,987 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(The Metal Surgeon @ Dec 2 2012, 12:07 PM) continuation of grafting.... Front LH fender to get the real feel of the conversion. I tack with the MIG, but TIG weld the panel in as i can control the heat source.Mig is more of a brittle weld on sheet metal in comparison to TIG. 'know what's under your paint' www.themetalsurgeon.com Technical question, what heat settings are you using on the TIG? I am hoping to get the flares I have on this summer and will have access to a TIG welder but was curious to the settings you used. I'm actually in a TIG welding class now so getting plenty of practice. |
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