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> Jim Kelly's 1975 914 Subaru Conversion and bumper backdate, "IF i can do it - anyone can" "IF being key word"
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post Sep 19 2012, 04:32 PM
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figured i could at least started on low cost areas of preping my tub for suby engine and trans conversion.

so started with removing big black bumpers.


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post Sep 19 2012, 04:33 PM
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selling my last set of 4 lug fuch so both my cars can have sport steel wheels on them. i think i found a place to affordably powder coat them gloss black.


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post Sep 19 2012, 04:34 PM
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rear trunk as it currently looks - i know it will need at least a small mod to accomodate the starter.



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post Sep 19 2012, 04:36 PM
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cut out for radiator air flow in and out.

used drill with step down bit, grinder with cut off wheel and then grinder with grinding wheel to finish the job.





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post Sep 19 2012, 04:38 PM
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as for backdating the bumpers. i cut the tabs off at the four corners and ground the remaining metal flat with the body. i really doubt that removing the remaining metal that is spot welded to body is needed. still have to cut away wide front trunk tab.



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post Sep 19 2012, 04:40 PM
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question - should i be spraying all the exposed metal with, rattle can etch primer, after wiping area down with mineral spirits?
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post Sep 19 2012, 05:03 PM
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Lookin' good, Jim! Can't help you with the primer question, but it seems you have a very solid 914 as a basis for the project.

I'm still picking metal filings out of my feet from the Sawz-All portion of my conversion. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sawzall-smiley.gif)

Now that I look at it, the center part of my front cutout looks like the famous Scream painting.


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post Sep 19 2012, 05:15 PM
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i have this welder - never used it - need to get a tank of argon, a helmut, gloves, jacket, cart - i have some rusty doors to practice on.



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post Sep 19 2012, 05:30 PM
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Looks good. Keep posting progress. I need motivation to keep my car until I can afford a suby swap.


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post Sep 19 2012, 06:12 PM
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i have this welder - never used it - need to get a tank of argon, a helmut, gloves, jacket, cart - i have some rusty doors to practice on.

Andy, do you know anyone with a spare Helmut?
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post Sep 19 2012, 06:25 PM
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QUOTE(jimkelly @ Sep 19 2012, 03:40 PM) *

question - should i be spraying all the exposed metal with, rattle can etch primer, after wiping area down with mineral spirits?


As long as it isnt lacquer, then you can spray any rattle can primer/paint on bare metal. You wont be using lacquer for the final paint so you dont want that anywhere as it could cause issues.
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post Sep 19 2012, 07:00 PM
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Is the V8 car done?
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post Sep 19 2012, 07:18 PM
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not yet - but i'll need better MPG's until gas gets back down to $1.50 a gallon.
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post Sep 19 2012, 08:03 PM
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Hey jim,
looking good.
I hear the top of the wheel well cutouts are prone to cracking due to flex.
I didn’t do it on mine yet, but I plan to add a doubler around the cutout to help prevent cracking.
You may want to do the same while you’re in there.
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not yet - but i'll need better MPG's until gas gets back down to $1.50 a gallon.



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I'll start my thread for my conversion soon. In the mean time I look forward to watching your progress.
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post Sep 19 2012, 08:38 PM
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I am subscribing as well, since I want to backdate my bumpers over the winter. I know that there are countless threads, but I want to see how you locate the dog-bone holes. I have not found a thread yet that details that part to the level of comfort I desire. And, I enjoy your sarcasm.
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post Sep 19 2012, 08:44 PM
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post Sep 20 2012, 05:34 AM
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I am subscribing as well, since I want to backdate my bumpers over the winter. I know that there are countless threads, but I want to see how you locate the dog-bone holes. I have not found a thread yet that details that part to the level of comfort I desire. And, I enjoy your sarcasm.


You just need the distance of the hole from the trunk lip for height then measure the with of the bumper holes from the centerline of the front trunk.
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post Sep 20 2012, 05:35 AM
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not yet - but i'll need better MPG's until gas gets back down to $1.50 a gallon.


Did you salvage the engine from your wife's wreck?
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post Sep 20 2012, 05:54 AM
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no - i wish i did though - it was a 1.8 with one buggered spark plug hole - though i would like to begin with a small naturally aspirated and easy to come across engine. i'll need to track down a decent early legacy with a 5spd, i'd like to use its radiator too. just got to develope some welding/fab skills before then (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welder.gif)

i did order one tool though - so i can remove some spot welds.
http://www.toolsource.com/spotweld-rotabro...ot-p-76467.html

looks like tractor supply is going to be my local welding supply store - though i think i will take the recommendation here to get a low end variable shade speedglas helmut off of ebay.


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