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> Made me a engine mounting bar, Saved nine pounds! Have a look...
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post Dec 31 2004, 01:15 PM
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QUOTE (jandro62 @ Dec 31 2004, 09:28 AM)
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!

Did the topic change and I missed it? Where did high tech fabrics come from?
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post Dec 31 2004, 01:19 PM
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QUOTE (nebreitling @ Dec 31 2004, 09:01 AM)
where do i send my paypal?


seriously, how 'bout a limited run of these things? i'm in.

I don't have enough time to work on my own car much less make parts for others.
I've done f/g door skins, front turn signal lenses, engine bars and outside door handles.

I better install it and see if its breaks before I start taking orders. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/sad.gif)

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post Dec 31 2004, 01:21 PM
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QUOTE (736conver @ Dec 31 2004, 09:37 AM)
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.

I was thinking of filling the area between the upper and lower members with sheet metal and cutting holes for the shift rod and cables but this was easier.
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post Dec 31 2004, 01:23 PM
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QUOTE (Lawrence @ Dec 31 2004, 10:45 AM)
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

I now have an early and a late style bars in my collection, I' be happy to unload one.
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post Dec 31 2004, 01:26 PM
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QUOTE (DJsRepS @ Dec 31 2004, 11:05 AM)
It dont look like 9 lbs lighter to me nice workmanship. I figured you were doing a V8 is why you made one.

Next time I'll post a picture of it on the scale for you.

It's for a TypeIV.
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post Dec 31 2004, 02:37 PM
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Looks good. I always wondered why the Porsche engineers made the motor mount bar so hefty. Has anyone ever noticed any torque or stress twisting on any of the 914 factory bars?

Also. Good catch Rusty. Bet it would work out nicely for that EV 914 Ben A. is building.
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post Dec 31 2004, 03:51 PM
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nice piece man. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/aktion035.gif) I thought you were going to post a picture of a roll of bailing wire or some nylon rope! (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/laugh.gif) Now that would be funny! (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/lol2.gif) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/lol2.gif) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/lol2.gif)
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post Dec 31 2004, 04:33 PM
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Great Job!! (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smilie_pokal.gif) Iam in for one if you are going to make some up. any thought to one out of aluminum?
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post Dec 31 2004, 05:46 PM
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QUOTE (nein14 @ Dec 31 2004, 02:33 PM)
Great Job!! (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smilie_pokal.gif) Iam in for one if you are going to make some up. any thought to one out of aluminum?

Sure, if I could weld aluminum! (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/wink.gif)

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post Dec 31 2004, 07:53 PM
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Looks great Paul. Nice work.

'Nuther 1000 pounds or so and you'll smoke 'em all!
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