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> 914 to a GT conversion, metal work
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post Nov 30 2012, 09:46 AM
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Breathtaking craftsmanship, Jon. Just wow.
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post Nov 30 2012, 10:40 AM
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Excellent work (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welder.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif)

it's true about knowing whats under the paint. This is the reason my car is still waiting on color, you constantly find areas the need work. we've had a few hot spots that kept popping up and you don't want those festering under your paint.

I'd rather add a month to the build than be unhappy with the final product.
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post Nov 30 2012, 10:47 AM
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Impressive ! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/white914.jpg) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/white914.jpg)

Want to do mine next !
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post Nov 30 2012, 10:48 AM
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post Nov 30 2012, 07:25 PM
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Beautiful workmanship. Thanks for sharing.
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post Dec 1 2012, 08:48 AM
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Really nice work. This car will be too nice to drive. I know how to draw file and I have done it a little. I also am pretty good with a two inch rotary air sander. I am guessing to filing is not much just showing the high spots. Also it doesn't make heat. Do you think the tigging is softer than easy grind mig wire. I'm guessing you are trying to not get the weld too brittle. I can tig and thats the main reason I bought a tig other than aluminum and ss work but I was hopeing I could do as well with easy grind.

I did a 42 ford jeep and had 370 hours in it for my friend but he only paid me 10.00 a hour using my tools. Course the jeep had filler wiped everywhere.

I'm gonna follow this thread for sure. I like the way you squared the flare on the body. Really interested in the front flare placement front to rear for fat wheels and the rocker fit up.
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post Dec 2 2012, 01:47 PM
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QUOTE(pete000 @ Nov 30 2012, 09:47 AM) *

Impressive ! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/white914.jpg) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/white914.jpg)

Want to do mine next !



I would love to do yours next!. the transformation of shape with the GT flares is just awesome.
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post Dec 2 2012, 02:07 PM
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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.

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'know what's under your paint'

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post Dec 2 2012, 04:45 PM
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Front RH fender/arch removal


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'know whats under your paint'.....

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post Dec 7 2012, 02:47 PM
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This is better than porn. I want bigger pics 800x600! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif)
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post Dec 7 2012, 03:19 PM
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Looks like they don't call him the"metal surgeon" for nothin !!
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post Dec 9 2012, 11:35 PM
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RH side continued.

metal finishing ,stage finished with a bench file

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to completion
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post Dec 9 2012, 11:39 PM
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Rear right under way.


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original arches in pretty good shape.

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total time for all the metal work in the project so far 133.5 hrs
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post Dec 9 2012, 11:43 PM
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post Dec 10 2012, 03:25 AM
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QUOTE(The Metal Surgeon @ Dec 9 2012, 09:39 PM) *

Rear right under way.


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original arches in pretty good shape.

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total time for all the metal work in the project so far 133.5 hrs



This looks like a walk in the park compared to building those corner windows on that 59 panel van to 15 window you did...


For the rear 1/4's where did you get the metal or is it just flat stock? Did you have to do some shaping and forming?






If I won the lotto I would have you do some work for me for sure! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) but for now I'll just (IMG:style_emoticons/default/drooley.gif) and (IMG:style_emoticons/default/pray.gif) the work ...lol
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post Dec 10 2012, 01:56 PM
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WOW! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/yikes.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shocked[1].gif) That is nice work. Where are you? I'd like to drop by the shop Wednesday. In fact, I have a small job for you.
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post Dec 10 2012, 02:37 PM
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Is this the car that Mark from Autoworks in Littleton is having built? He was down at the shop two weeks ago and I think he showed me these pics. Neat stuff.
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post Dec 10 2012, 03:20 PM
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You rarely see a 914 getting this type of quality metal work done. Nice to see a 914 looking like a vintage Ferrari under the paint ! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welder.gif)


I know where I want my 914 to go for its "some day" restoration of the body ! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif)
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post Dec 10 2012, 09:56 PM
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QUOTE(Scott S @ Dec 10 2012, 01:37 PM) *

Is this the car that Mark from Autoworks in Littleton is having built? He was down at the shop two weeks ago and I think he showed me these pics. Neat stuff.



Yes it's Mark's.Thanks for checking out the thread!
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QUOTE(Gint @ Dec 10 2012, 12:56 PM) *

WOW! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/yikes.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shocked[1].gif) That is nice work. Where are you? I'd like to drop by the shop Wednesday. In fact, I have a small job for you.




Come on down, 3852 S Kalamath St, Englewood, CO. Will be there from 11am onwards. Thanks for checking out the thread!

EDITED for our new shop address!
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