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> Area51Werks starts another Autotopsy Resurrection of a Factory 6, Welding is Done! Fixtures are removed Onto the cleanup and paint work.
rick 918-S
post Oct 24 2013, 12:48 AM
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Hey nice rack! -Celette
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I wanted to start another build thread for the 914-6 I purchased from Ethan. When we were able to put together a deal I could hardly wait to come out and collect it.

Last year our Titan was totaled. So Sandy and I took our little truck with trailer and headed out. We drove straight through to Vegas. We met up with John Peterson and stayed in the 914 room. Sandy was calling it our room. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/first.gif)

Half way to Vegas the brakes started grinding. There was no way we were going to make So Cal and all the hills with dead brakes. So while Sandy was at her meeting in Vegas JP and I rebuilt the front brakes on the mighty Ranger. Thanks again for all your help and hospitality John!

Our first stop on the way to pick up the 6 was at Ron's shop. Ron set me up with a 2.7S and goodies. Thanks to his generosity I have most everything to put the car back in running condition when the chassis work in done. And congratulations to Grandpa Ron and the new baby girl they just welcomed into the world.

When we arrived at Ethan's we were pleasantly surprised by the weather. Beautiful Sunny California makes it hard to leave and come back to the cold and snow. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif) Yes, we were greeted by a nice light dusting of snow when we arrived home. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wacko.gif)

Anyway, it was great to spend the day with friends, eat brisket and tell stories.

Kent, Rod and Wayne came to help with the fun.

I received a project from Rod while I was there. More on that in another thread.

Rod was a wealth of knowledge about the history of this car. I really need to spend some time on the phone with him now that I am back and talk more about the cars origin and past.

Kent lead the way and got us back on the road heading out of So Cal to points east. It was a great day in the 914World. Thanks all!

Now on to the car. I have it home now. My son Aric and I spent some time doing forensics on the chassis. We dropped the suspension and started removing some of the bolt on stuff that will have to be cleared in order to repair the chassis.

I plan a full on documented chassis rebuild showing the process involved in determining how and where to pull, what to remove and the importance of proper technic when splitting panels welding things back together. To some this may be basic but I get a lot of questions about chassis repairs and felt it would be a good place to start a discussion.

For now, here's the car:

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My favorite place to stop for a photo of my 914's. I have taken a photo here with every 914 I have.

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post Oct 24 2013, 12:47 PM
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QUOTE(McMark @ Oct 24 2013, 07:25 AM) *

Gonna rent fixtures for this one? Looks like fun. I'd come out and help, but I'm allergic to snow. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)


It's ok Mark. Duluth is the 'Banana Belt' of the Midwest. They don't actually get any snow to speak of... A lot of people from the Twin Cities go North for a budget vacation in January. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/bye1.gif)
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post Oct 24 2013, 01:11 PM
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QUOTE(sixnotfour @ Oct 24 2013, 11:42 AM) *

QUOTE(rick 918-S @ Oct 24 2013, 11:32 AM) *

QUOTE(sixnotfour @ Oct 24 2013, 01:28 PM) *

Who is Rod, that knows all about the -6 ???
R Gruppe guys didn't know it got crashed ?? well the ones on FB.


Rod took care of the car and did a lot of the work for the P.O.

How did it happen ? Is Rocky OK ??


Took a turn too fast and I think the car just understeered into the light pole.

Rocky was just fine, albeit a tad shaken up.
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post Oct 24 2013, 01:26 PM
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I have subscribed to this thread - it will be one to watch for sure.

Besides I have a dotted line link to this car........................

Good luck Rick - this is going to be very informative.
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post Oct 24 2013, 02:38 PM
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Saw this in another thread.
Thought it fit here. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welder.gif)


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post Oct 24 2013, 02:43 PM
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post Oct 24 2013, 08:47 PM
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QUOTE(iamchappy @ Oct 24 2013, 05:34 AM) *

I may have to come up for a visit to see a real alien autotopsy at area 51.

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Be cool to see this in person.
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post Oct 25 2013, 09:00 AM
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It is going to be very cool to see this car as it is returned to pre-crash condition or better. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/pray.gif)
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post Oct 25 2013, 10:52 AM
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Rick you are the guy for this rebuild, and the rare lineage on this 914 to the Rgruppe is awesome.
Freeman Thomas , pres. of the Rgruppe does not hand these invitations out too often, and at that only to the early 911 crowd.
More info on this cars history when you get a chance.
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post Oct 25 2013, 11:05 AM
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Saw this in another thread.
Thought it fit here. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welder.gif)


Merely a flesh wound.
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post Oct 25 2013, 01:13 PM
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done yet?
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post Nov 8 2013, 11:52 PM
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I'm collecting parts and trimming the donor panels in preparation of the big day. I have every intension of having scotty b here during the big pull on the Celette. We have been chatting about this for some time. He seems to think I can teach him something.

Mark your welcome to come out too. I have a big house with extra beds. Spend a long weekend. It will be a great time.

The truth is I need Scotty's metal finishing skills. I absolutely have to save both inner wheelhouses without the use of body filler. Between the two of us I'm confident it will be done. This is key to the success of this repair.

It will be a waste of time to have him come if I'm not ready to fit parts. Lots of trimming to do to clean up all the attachment flanges on the parts shown here but I have a nose panel trunk floor and bulkhead. After I'm done trimming the panel I will bring it to the blaster and have it stripped clean of all the orange paint.

This clip will look a lot different after it's trimmed.

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post Nov 8 2013, 11:56 PM
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You give me too much credit sensei (IMG:style_emoticons/default/pray.gif)
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post Nov 9 2013, 12:11 AM
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The A Team.

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post Nov 9 2013, 01:12 AM
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post Nov 9 2013, 08:13 AM
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due to my level of expertise, here is the only guidance I can offer. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/popcorn[1].gif)



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post Nov 9 2013, 08:50 AM
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As one of the few people here who actually likes to do bodywork/metalwork, I'm definitely tuning in to this! I doubt I'll ever have the facilities to be able to do proper frame pulling, but I do want to learn the fundamentals of unibody repair. Furthermore, having Rick, Scotty and potentially Mark all in the same place is enough reason for everyone to be following this thread.

Can't wait to see the progress! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/popcorn[1].gif)
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post Nov 9 2013, 09:16 AM
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This is going to be an incredible re-build to return this car to the street. This car could not be in better hands.
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post Nov 9 2013, 09:20 AM
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due to my level of expertise, here is the only guidance I can offer. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/popcorn[1].gif)


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Is that how it works? I better check some things before my next drive.
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post Nov 9 2013, 09:40 AM
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As one of the few people here who actually likes to do bodywork/metalwork, I'm definitely tuning in to this! I doubt I'll ever have the facilities to be able to do proper frame pulling, but I do want to learn the fundamentals of unibody repair. Furthermore, having Rick, Scotty and potentially Mark all in the same place is enough reason for everyone to be following this thread.

Can't wait to see the progress! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/popcorn[1].gif)


Well said and I agree totally. Rick, Scotty and Mark have been inspirations for my continual learning of body work/metal work... and the 914 specifically...

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Mark your welcome to come out too. I have a big house with extra beds. Spend a long weekend. It will be a great time.

Keep me posted. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/boldblue.gif) Thought about driving out, but then remembered that severe snow allergy I have. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)
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