2016 Build-Off Challenge - Official Contest Thread, AND THE WINNER IS . . . Options

[whitetwinturbo]

............what is this and it's function?

[ClayPerrine]

............what is this and it's function?

That is a turnbuckle setup to make rear toe adjustments easier. It was done on the GT racers from the factory.

[whitetwinturbo]

.........got it .................thanks.

[914forme]

Update for this month.

I have backtracked for a good cause, I hope (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif)

I am redoing my engine mounts, and transmission mounts.

More work on the engine compartment and adding support items for the engine swap.

Mounts are in for the fuel filter, Breather catch can, Cooling system over flow catch can, and the Coolant expansion tank. Harness mounts are also done, and re-inforced for my and my co-pilots safety. New setup allows me to have the harness and standard road seat belts in place.

Items from 914World Vendors.

Used parts from lots of people out of the classifieds, Thank you (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer.gif)

Spoke has worked his magic and got LEDs, so I am almost 100% LED in the lighting department. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif)

Bunches of items sourced and solved via others build threads, I could not do my build with out the ideas, and information I garner for this forum. I Thank all of you.

Some Pictures of the progress

[Olympic 914]

March update.

Still doing bodywork. (will it ever be done?) Pass side is pretty good now in primer, still have a little more work to do on the drivers side.

stripped and primered the rear trunk lid. still have to work on the front and doors.



got the suspension installed last month and put on my PMB rebuilt A calipers.

fished the brake lines through the tunnel and installed the brake limiting thingamajig. also rebuilt at PMB.


Found out the tub is a lot heavier to move around with the suspension on it, especially on the driveway seams. may either need bigger wheels on the cart or just put the steering in and road wheels on. Don't really want to get paint on the Fuchs though.

Purchased the paint. PPG Concept single stage. and a new spray gun.

Vendors used

Spoke for the LED lights

Bruce for the Pedal set.

and some stuff from the classified.

Thanks to all.

You can check out my updates here > http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?sho...65786&st=40

[Andyrew]

March Update: http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?sho...780&st=498#

Put the engine in for what is the last time unless I absolutely have to remove it.
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Got a stroke of luck and due to the placement of the engine/trans I was able to use stock VW bus CV joints with my adapter on the hub side and 100mm flanges on the trans side. These are the same axles in the Renegade hybrids 500hp axle kit. Even bigger plus is I can go to the local parts store and pick up replacements. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif)
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Ran my AN 10 lines and my return line. AN lines are a PITA!
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Welded up my stainless 3" mandrel bent exhaust. 2 small resonators, I am not anticipating quiet, but it should be OK for now.
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Heat shield made
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Stainless water line connectors made
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Alternator bracket cut and mounted and belt/tensioner installed, then revised the water pump input pipe for better clearance and mounted the pump.
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The rest you can read on my thread! Lots more to read and see!

[budk]

I'm posting because it's required, although I got essentially nothing done in March. Did some wrapping and cleaning of the wire harness but even that has been put on the back burner.

Here is a pic to show that the car is still here and that no outside work has been done.



Congrats to all of those who have made progress and to those who are seemingly writing a book on how to restore. I don't know where you find the time or energy but it is inspiring.

[stevegm]

Challengers - Please post your March updates as soon as possible. We are trying to get the voting for the end of Round 2 underway as quickly as possible this time.

Here is the link for the 914world Round Two Voting poll - https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/V29QVXS

[Nutter965]

Hi all there hasn't been any progress on the car as such but there has been plenty of effort put in to purchases !

2.7 flat 6
Gearbox
Wheels ( Magnus Walkers ) pictures on my main thread
Some second hand metal work
Auto Atlanta fastener kit

http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?sho...65809&st=40

Next month will see all metal work completed on the shell and start a trial fit of the suspension, engine & gearbox and hopefully the wheels !

Roll on April/ May

Good luck all
Neale

[matthepcat]

Oops. Delete.

[trojanhorsepower]

March update
Got some work done. Rear trunk is pretty well done. I have to add the muffler shield but I will hold off on that for now.


Moved on to the Pass rear quarter, but am having trouble getting everything lined up. Oh well.

No new surprises, no help, no vendors.

[Garland]

March Update: Michigan Build
Michigan Build Link
Build progress :

On to the headlamp's. Goal motorized headlamp's in the front bumper. With a solution for headlamp laws.

Unexpected challenges:

After thinking I was all set on location, actual fit changed the idea 180* so lots of restarts.

Vendors:

Picked up a pair of conversation kits for the front turn signals.

Progress Pictures:








The rest of the headlamps, and more ( in addition posted a trick for fixing dents in dash pads)@ Michigan Build Link Thanks for the look. And thank you to all who voted and viewed the "Michigan Build"

[Vysoc]

Vysoc - Yellow Submarine Build-Off Update Jan-Feb-Mar 2016.

Unfortunately, Golf Season in Florida and my career have taken precedence over my Build. The sale of my Daily Driver turned into a 90 day odyssey that went through 4 different buyers that all backed out for varying reasons?
Alas my 914 is off to England in the next week to an awesome 914 World Member that races historic cars. I know he will be very happy with his new toy!

So, my plans are to jump back into the fray as our snowbirds are heading back up north thanks to a mild winter and early Easter.

We received over 17" of rain in January this year where the norm is 1"?
That made for a manic amount of golf played at my club in February and March which cost me all of my 914 ambition....but everyone needs a job to pay bills.

So basically nothing accomplished for me in the last 3 months and I now will refocus on my project and get as much done as I can during April and see where things stand going into the hot Summer.

Vysoc (IMG:style_emoticons/default/flag.gif)

[stevegm]

Are any Challengers doing a 6 conversion? Naro Escape Motorsports (Bob Saville) is offering Challengers a discount ($295 instead of the regular $375) on their 6 engine mount. The website is - http://naroescapemotorsports.com/914-6-engine-mount/

Check it out.

[914forme]

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif) That should make somebody very happy (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif)

Very nice offer thank you

[MichiganMat]

March Update: MichiganMat Build

Build progress :
• Bought a radiator (Celica GT) and mounted that sucker in.
• Started mounting the body-panels. I've got fenders, quarters, rockers, and hood all mounted up. Trunk is next.
• Bought a Subaru fuel pump and sender
• Researched the hell out of cooling options, intercoolers, body panels, fasteners, and just about everything else...
• Got a bit sidetracked and built a rotisserie for my buddy's Z car

Unexpected challenges:
• Racing fiberglass ain't the best solution when you're trying to build something "worth showing off", heh
• Fiberglass work is dangerous to your health, sanity, etc

Vendors:
• Bit of eBay for some latches, Subaru fuel pump, and some dzus fasteners
• JWest for their super-cool trunk mount points

Progress Pictures:

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[poorsche914]

March Update: Extreme Budget Makeover - Creamsicle Edition

A. Progress
Installed the 2056.



B. Challenges
Broken CV on driver side. Refurbed with help from malcolm2 (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
Unilite module blown so had to order a new one. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)
Fuel pump quit working so had to order a new one. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif)

C. Shop/vendor provided services
A huge THANKS to Clark (malcom2) for his assistance installing the engine. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif)
Amazon Prime - quick delivery of module and pump.
Local hardware store for some nuts and bolts.

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[3d914]

March Update - 914 SHO Project

March Progress: Not a lot this month. Been piecing together sheet metal to close off the rear firewall at the trunk. Going slow.

Challenges: Other priorities and family.

Vendor Participation: None this month.

Pictures:
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[brettrarnold]

Progress:

We have spent the majority of the month getting organized in the garage after insulating and drywalling. Got my first actual workbench and and tool chest. Turns out not having a place to store tools leaves you in a constant search for the right tool. Who knew?
New Workbench

Before

After

Shelves


I still have to install the some insulation in the ceiling rafters but figure i can do that in chunks.

For progress on the Porsche, i got the rear trailing arms off and started prepping for paint.


Amy finished removing the existing seat vinyl and backpad vinyl last week and started reupholstering the back pad.


Hurdles
Time and motivation continue to be my biggest hurdles as I find that not knowing clear next steps befuddle progress. Hopefully having a workbench and place to store/organize my tools will help with motivation. It was a real bitch working in a freezing cold garage where i would spend 35% of the time looking for tools. Very discouraging.

Baby Update
Everything is going along swimmingly and Amy is roughly halfway through. We decided not to figure out the sex, boy or girl and just hopefully not both. If it is both well shit happens i guess. We had both of our roommates move out but one kid moving in for a few months until the kiddo arrives. Can't blame em but boy sure will miss the 1500$/month in collected rent.

This is Amy. We are buying a little 914 onesie for the baby and we can't wait to take some pics of the little cutie when he/she gets here. I am currently working on getting the nursery painted and were putting in new trim, so I am definitely distracted from the Porsche at the moment! We should have the baby's room all squared away soon so I will have some more time to work on the interior. Stay tuned...

Vendors Used
Restoration Design -
#1 is the Inner Wheelhouse Restoration Design part #PP331
#2 is the Rear Floor Jack Point RD part #PP34
and seat clips

Auto Atlanta & 914Rubber
Back Bolster
Seat material
Carpet kit

[Darren C]

Well, Month 7 is upon us and I’ve made good steady progress this month.
Again I’ve managed to find time every day to do something on the car.
This months achievement is getting the Dashboard refurbished and back in, including refurbishing all gauges and controls.
Challenges this month were still finding problems and faults that I’d not known about. Wrestling the blower box seals (plenty written in other threads) and finding ingenious ways to overcome them.
I’ve made a start on a tool for helping refurbish my wheels and also made foundation repairs for retrimming the rest of the interior.
Again working in a tiny garage is the biggest hurdle, which has resulted in me having to work on parts from the car in my garden, my small shed and my sons bedroom!

So please take a look at my Build Off Thread and I hope you enjoy what you find.

http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=247250