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> newbie 74 1.8 project, rustoration turning into a GT lookalike
Mueller
post Jan 23 2018, 01:10 PM
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Car is looking great.... I couldn't find that GT bar on Tangerines site, mind sharing the price?
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post Jan 23 2018, 01:18 PM
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thanks!

I asked Chris to bend the hoop and send a couple of tubes and baseplates. I think it was around $275 shipped IIRC
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post Jan 23 2018, 04:39 PM
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thanks!

I asked Chris to bend the hoop and send a couple of tubes and baseplates. I think it was around $275 shipped IIRC


thanks, I have access to a few tube benders, however it might still be more cost effective to have someone that knows what they are doing make it with all the scrap I'd create. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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post Jan 23 2018, 07:46 PM
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LOL I know what you mean. I love making things but it usually ends up costing as much or more as buying the professionally made parts
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post Mar 10 2018, 08:56 AM
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Genuine Fuchs 15x7/8” soda blasted, painted silver and masked for highlight


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post Mar 10 2018, 08:56 AM
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post Mar 10 2018, 08:58 AM
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Rear glass installed with butyl tape. Perlon carpet glued to the firewall. Roll bar installed.
Dynamat on the floorboard and 914Rubber.com carpet kit partially installed


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post Mar 10 2018, 08:59 AM
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New Seatbelts from seatbeltplanet.com


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post Mar 10 2018, 09:05 AM
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Rollbar easily removes. It’s just bolt-in


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post Mar 11 2018, 07:26 AM
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I think that's what I am going to do with mine to save money.. I can always have anodized later.. I think your end results look great..
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post Mar 15 2018, 05:59 PM
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Thanks. I used vht silver and black wheel paint over epoxy primer after soda blasting. Baked for 20 minutes at 200 degrees. Finish is decent. Not sure about long term durability. Finally got tires mounted and standing on its own feet for the first time. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer3.gif)


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post Mar 15 2018, 06:00 PM
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914rubber dash repair pad and dash top


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post Mar 15 2018, 06:01 PM
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post Jun 6 2018, 08:25 AM
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And FINALLY, nearly two years to the month since buying the car, I have the body finally painted. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) Three coats of Ravenna Green followed by 3-5 coats of urethane clearcoat...

Looking good! What about orange peel? Did you end up with much?

I'm at the front end of that process. Would be nice if it only takes 2 years. My car is originally Ravenna, repainted grey in '87 by two misguided youngsters (who shall remain nameless), but I want to go back to Ravenna, and thinking of doing it myself.

Tell me more about your painting setup, if you don't mind. Did you install any sort of ventilation system? What are specs on your compressor and gun?

Thanks!
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post Jun 6 2018, 07:27 PM
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thanks. I had to repaint most of the exterior because the fender flares didn't match the rocker panel covers so I had to redo the bottom of each flare. I'm just finishing up the repaint and in the process of wet sanding.

yes I had a lot of orange peel. I just painted the car in my climate controlled garage; no ventilation except opening the garage door.

I have an 80 gallon air compressor and bought a 3M PPS paint gun and disposable paint cups. your best bet if your new at this is to find a good local shop who can walk you through all the setup. that's what I did
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post Jun 7 2018, 11:21 PM
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QUOTE(jmitro @ Mar 10 2018, 06:56 AM) *

Refinished



I think that's what I am going to do with mine to save money.. I can always have anodized later.. I think your end results look great..


I used VHT high temp wheel silver and Plasticote black,happy as ,at the end of the day happy to recoat if needed.
The VHT wheel silver has a nice frosted look which is close enough for me.
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Masking is a PITA but you peel off the tape and go wow (IMG:style_emoticons/default/w00t.gif) .
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post Sep 18 2018, 05:42 PM
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Update:
Wiring installed. Most of wet sanding done. Fiberglass bumpers and rocker panels and rear spoiler painted and installed. Driving lights installed. It’s beginning to look like a 914.
901 gearbox rebuilt at a cost of $3500!!



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post Oct 7 2018, 10:51 AM
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Finally uncrated the 2056 type IV I bought from Dion two years ago. He did a great job crating the engine, documenting the build, and gave me a great deal with the included CIS conversion, stainless heat exchangers, extra oil cooler, and dual outlet muffler. I had my 901 gearbox completely rebuilt by my local Indy Porsche shop to the tune of $3500.
Repurposed my rotisserie into an engine stand and bolted gearbox to engine with a new throw out bearing.


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post Oct 7 2018, 10:53 AM
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From here things are moving quickly. I had my Bosch starter rebuilt. Installed the battery.


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post Oct 7 2018, 10:55 AM
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Put the car on the lift, raised it up and prepared to drop it down onto engine and gearbox


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