Made me a engine mounting bar, Saved nine pounds! Have a look... |
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Made me a engine mounting bar, Saved nine pounds! Have a look... |
URY914 |
Dec 31 2004, 09:51 AM
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I built the lightest 914 in the history of mankind. Group: Members Posts: 120,254 Joined: 3-February 03 From: Jacksonville, FL Member No.: 222 Region Association: None |
The stock cast iron late model bar weighs in at 14 pounds. I made this one from 1" round tubing for the bottom section and 3/4" square tubing from the top section. And I added a 1" angle at the middle where the engine bolts to it.
This weighs 5 pounds!!! I saved 9 pounds!!! ( I'm pretty good at math) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smile.gif) Attached thumbnail(s) |
michel richard |
Dec 31 2004, 09:55 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,291 Joined: 22-July 03 From: Longueuil, Québec Member No.: 936 |
Looks very good.
How deep is it, i.e. how far down will it hang once it is on the car ? Michel Richard |
URY914 |
Dec 31 2004, 09:59 AM
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I built the lightest 914 in the history of mankind. Group: Members Posts: 120,254 Joined: 3-February 03 From: Jacksonville, FL Member No.: 222 Region Association: None |
It will have the same clearance as the stock bar.
Being that this weight is at just about the lowest point on the car it may not have a big effect as it would if you were to take 9 pounds out of the roof. But hey 9 pounds is 9 pounds! Paul |
spare time toys |
Dec 31 2004, 10:05 AM
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hooked on grilling food. Group: Members Posts: 4,059 Joined: 3-April 04 From: West Plano Tx Member No.: 1,884 Region Association: Southwest Region |
It may raise the CG a few micro inches. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/lol2.gif) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/lol2.gif) So one you get all the pounds off the car will you look at high tech fabrics for the lowest weight driving gear known to man? (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/idea.gif)
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Dominic |
Dec 31 2004, 10:09 AM
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Dominic Group: Members Posts: 991 Joined: 14-January 03 From: Vacaville, CA Member No.: 149 Region Association: Northern California |
Let me know when you start selling those (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/wink.gif)
I'd be interested. |
watsonrx13 |
Dec 31 2004, 10:22 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,734 Joined: 18-February 03 From: Plant City, FL Member No.: 312 Region Association: South East States |
Well done Paul... (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smile.gif)
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URY914 |
Dec 31 2004, 10:29 AM
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I built the lightest 914 in the history of mankind. Group: Members Posts: 120,254 Joined: 3-February 03 From: Jacksonville, FL Member No.: 222 Region Association: None |
Maybe I should apply for a patent now.
(fenderliners come to mind (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/wink.gif) ) |
machina |
Dec 31 2004, 10:32 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Benefactors Posts: 2,030 Joined: 21-June 03 From: Miami Beach, FL Member No.: 848 |
That is awesome. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smilie_pokal.gif)
Always wondered why nobody made one before. That iron crossbar looks like it came off a locomotive. |
URY914 |
Dec 31 2004, 10:42 AM
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I built the lightest 914 in the history of mankind. Group: Members Posts: 120,254 Joined: 3-February 03 From: Jacksonville, FL Member No.: 222 Region Association: None |
That first pic wasn't too good, heres one outside.
Thanks everyone. Paul Attached thumbnail(s) |
Trekkor |
Dec 31 2004, 10:59 AM
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I do things... Group: Members Posts: 7,809 Joined: 2-December 03 From: Napa, Ca Member No.: 1,413 Region Association: Northern California |
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nebreitling |
Dec 31 2004, 11:01 AM
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Member Emeritus Group: Members Posts: 3,314 Joined: 26-March 03 From: San Francisco Member No.: 478 |
where do i send my paypal?
seriously, how 'bout a limited run of these things? i'm in. |
Mueller |
Dec 31 2004, 11:04 AM
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914 Freak! Group: Members Posts: 17,146 Joined: 4-January 03 From: Antioch, CA Member No.: 87 Region Association: None |
great job !!!! there is a guy in So-cal that was making them that wanted something like 150 each.... at a Dunkles swapmeet any guy was selling lite weight versions for $10...not sure if he sold any or not, I should have bought one...his "brand name"? weltshiester (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smile.gif) |
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jandro62 |
Dec 31 2004, 11:28 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 104 Joined: 4-June 04 From: Texas Member No.: 2,156 |
about the high tech fabrics - just don't use aircraft fabric. We tried to see if it would could be used instead of bodywork on a formula car - it failed the test when someone through a bolt through the fabric stretched over the frame!
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Mueller |
Dec 31 2004, 11:31 AM
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914 Freak! Group: Members Posts: 17,146 Joined: 4-January 03 From: Antioch, CA Member No.: 87 Region Association: None |
ah.....dope and fabric...brings back "memories" of A&P school......LOL |
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736conver |
Dec 31 2004, 11:37 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,117 Joined: 25-May 03 From: SE Wisconsin Member No.: 736 Region Association: None |
Looks good
That looks similar to the engine bar I was making with my buddy. We knew there was a weight savings there so we started to fab some ideas up. I had the idea and he's a professional welder. We're still in testing stages to make sure its durable and race worthy. |
airsix |
Dec 31 2004, 12:09 PM
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I have bees in my epiglotis Group: Members Posts: 2,196 Joined: 7-February 03 From: Kennewick Man (E. WA State) Member No.: 266 |
I think you mean "memory loss". (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/laugh.gif) You might say people who've never smelled dope on silk are missing something but it would probably be more accurate to say that those of us WHO HAVE are the ones "missing something" (ie. brain cells). If I added up all the bad stuff I've been exposed too (before I grew up and used my brain) I'd qualify as a walking superfund site. -Ben M. |
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spare time toys |
Dec 31 2004, 12:12 PM
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hooked on grilling food. Group: Members Posts: 4,059 Joined: 3-April 04 From: West Plano Tx Member No.: 1,884 Region Association: Southwest Region |
That and some of the home builts I have helped guys here at work with. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/idea.gif) |
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seanery |
Dec 31 2004, 12:20 PM
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waiting to rebuild whitey! Group: Retired Admin Posts: 15,851 Joined: 7-January 03 From: Indy Member No.: 100 Region Association: None |
looks great paul (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/welder.gif)
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Rusty |
Dec 31 2004, 12:45 PM
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Wanted: Engine case GA003709 Group: Admin Posts: 7,941 Joined: 24-December 02 From: North Alabama Member No.: 6 Region Association: Galt's Gulch |
Paul... Nice job. Very cool. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/wub.gif)
Oh, btw... There is a guy on Rennlist looking for an engine mount bar for his EV conversion. He might be interested in yours! -Lawrence |
DJsRepS |
Dec 31 2004, 01:05 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 431 Joined: 4-November 04 From: Sarasota Florida Member No.: 3,060 |
Looks great would that fit side shift and tail shift. There is a difference, It dont look like 9 lbs lighter to me nice workmanship. I figured you were doing a V8 is why you made one.
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