Home  |  Forums  |  914 Info  |  Blogs
 
914World.com - The fastest growing online 914 community!
 
Porsche, and the Porsche crest are registered trademarks of Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG. This site is not affiliated with Porsche in any way.
Its only purpose is to provide an online forum for car enthusiasts. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners.
 

Welcome Guest ( Log In | Register )

6 Pages V  1 2 3 > »   
 Reply to this topicStart new topic
> BUILD-OFF CHALLENGE: Nutter965, 73 to 914-6 2.7 and Right Hand Drive conversion
Nutter965
post Oct 1 2015, 12:21 PM
Post #1


Member
**

Group: Members
Posts: 139
Joined: 17-August 14
From: Uk Northern Ireland
Member No.: 17,784
Region Association: None
Hi everyone, just introducing myself and my project ! Some of you will have seen this car forsale here on the world, McMark was selling it for J Stroud, it was shipped over to Northern Ireland after a 6 week sea journey .
This pic is it leaving Marks old place
Attached Image

And it's arrival in my workshop
Attached Image
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
7TPorsh
post Oct 1 2015, 12:41 PM
Post #2


7T Porsh
****

Group: Members
Posts: 2,691
Joined: 27-March 06
From: Glendale Ca
Member No.: 5,782
Region Association: Southern California
Welcome to the world...it looks like you're tight on space. i can store that other blue car of yours....no problem!
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
Downunderman
post Oct 1 2015, 01:22 PM
Post #3


Senior Member
***

Group: Members
Posts: 852
Joined: 31-May 03
From: Sydney, Australia
Member No.: 766
Region Association: Australia and New Zealand
I have mine stripped and on the spit. Will be embarking on left to right as soon as I finish some repairs on the longs. I have one of these pedal units to put in it: http://www.obpltd.com/Pedal-Boxes/Pro-Race...l-Box-OBP0002PR It will be a historic racer.

Cheers,
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
Nutter965
post Oct 1 2015, 02:18 PM
Post #4


Member
**

Group: Members
Posts: 139
Joined: 17-August 14
From: Uk Northern Ireland
Member No.: 17,784
Region Association: None
Thanks guys, fortunately I have plenty of room I dumped that old 911 out the back field (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sunglasses.gif) , I have it all stripped down now and up on my ramp, found some accident damage on the rear suspension console and driver side front but virtually NO rust (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
Attached Image
The rear
Attached Image
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
madmax914
post Oct 1 2015, 02:22 PM
Post #5


Member
**

Group: Members
Posts: 204
Joined: 16-February 14
From: Salem, Oregon
Member No.: 17,007
Region Association: Pacific Northwest
Welcome to the Build-Off Challenge, Now it's an International Build-Off!
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
Nutter965
post Oct 1 2015, 02:25 PM
Post #6


Member
**

Group: Members
Posts: 139
Joined: 17-August 14
From: Uk Northern Ireland
Member No.: 17,784
Region Association: None
This is the front damage look like it was run up on a kerb ! It's about an inch pushed up !
Attached Image
The rear suspension console, I'm hoping I can replace the front and straighten the rear !
Attached Image
I hope it's visible the bottom is bent up and forward !
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
Nutter965
post Oct 1 2015, 02:31 PM
Post #7


Member
**

Group: Members
Posts: 139
Joined: 17-August 14
From: Uk Northern Ireland
Member No.: 17,784
Region Association: None
QUOTE(madmax914 @ Oct 1 2015, 09:22 PM) *

Welcome to the Build-Off Challenge, Now it's an International Build-Off!

I know it quite cool ! It means there will always be some updates on various time zones ! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif)
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
Nutter965
post Oct 1 2015, 03:07 PM
Post #8


Member
**

Group: Members
Posts: 139
Joined: 17-August 14
From: Uk Northern Ireland
Member No.: 17,784
Region Association: None
Ok so the kids are in bed and the wife is out so it was car time !! Just to add it beer o'clock here now, I bought some new spot weld bits yesterday and they working great, I drilled the spot welds on the rear suspension console out and it really miffs me I'm going to have to cut a perfect engine shelf to replace the front grrrrr

Now the front I had to remove a very bent support (not sure of the right name) before I could get the persuader out to shift the floor and front mounts back down I'm fairly happy ... Comments welcome ..... There's still work to do on the front panel, I checked the hood fit and it's good so all the damage was below this level.

Once I have the car straight I'll embark on the right hand drive conversion, I'm using a 911 pedal box and I have a second bulkhead and floor section to cut up as I want it to look as factory as I can make it , you guys will be the judges of that so here are tonight's work pictures ... And I'm doing this now (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer3.gif)
Attached Image

The persuaded front floor .....
Attached Image

The drilled rear suspension console ...
Attached Image
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
Nutter965
post Oct 3 2015, 03:54 AM
Post #9


Member
**

Group: Members
Posts: 139
Joined: 17-August 14
From: Uk Northern Ireland
Member No.: 17,784
Region Association: None
So i suppose i shold set the task list and the goals but the ultimate goal is to have a running drivig car !

Tasks-

1a) straighten body and repair the small amout of rust, lengthen front footwell to accept 911 RHD pedal assembly, move park brake to right side including long indent, move parkbrake cable tubes to right side, move steering coulmn mount and make sure it all mounts up.

2) Have the shell media blasted, fit Maddogs engine mount, inner long kit, chassis kit and sway bar reinforcement and then prep for paint.

3)Cut up dash and weld up as right hand drive, including 911 ignition switch i think i'm going to use an early dash as it gives me more room to play with as there is no dash vents,

4) Paint the car still onthe fence on the colour, i'll maybe do a poll closer to the time

5) While the shells away i'll rebuild and modify the suspension, i'm going for Elephant racing coil overs and bushes, Weiltmister front sway bar standard rear bar (thanks Garold) 911 park brake (Tangerine Racing).
Brakes are 911S front calipers, 911 Rear brakes complete, drilled and grooved front and rear vented discs

6) Build the suspension back in to the shell, wiring, dash, lights, doors, glass. rubber seals (thanks Mark)
Wheels i know what i want but there a supprise ! just need to save up !

7) Hopefully my engine will have arrived and isnt in to bad shape .... freshen and install into car either Carbs or Throttle bodies with EFI knowing my luck it will need a full rebuild !

8)Interior custom carpets due to it being RHD, seats (i may go down the sports seats route) reinstall all the trim

9) pray alot that everything goes close to plan ......

so lots of this (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif) abit of this (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welder.gif) to hopefully do this (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif)
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
EdwardBlume
post Oct 3 2015, 04:24 AM
Post #10


914 Wizard
**********

Group: Members
Posts: 12,338
Joined: 2-January 03
From: SLO
Member No.: 81
Region Association: Central California
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png)

What a great project! Looking forward to seeing your work and results!

Cheers! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer3.gif)
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
EdwardBlume
post Oct 3 2015, 04:25 AM
Post #11


914 Wizard
**********

Group: Members
Posts: 12,338
Joined: 2-January 03
From: SLO
Member No.: 81
Region Association: Central California
QUOTE(Nutter965 @ Oct 3 2015, 02:54 AM) *

i'll maybe do a pole closer to the time



You might want to try and do a poll instead. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif)
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
turk22
post Oct 3 2015, 09:45 AM
Post #12


Treetop Flyer
***

Group: Members
Posts: 735
Joined: 27-July 12
From: Cincinnati OH
Member No.: 14,725
Region Association: Upper MidWest
I was wondering what happened to that car!

I can't wait to see it come back to life, sounds like you have a great plan (and a lot of work).

Good luck!

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
Nutter965
post Oct 3 2015, 09:49 AM
Post #13


Member
**

Group: Members
Posts: 139
Joined: 17-August 14
From: Uk Northern Ireland
Member No.: 17,784
Region Association: None
QUOTE(RobW @ Oct 3 2015, 11:25 AM) *

QUOTE(Nutter965 @ Oct 3 2015, 02:54 AM) *

i'll maybe do a pole closer to the time



You might want to try and do a poll instead. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif)


Oh boy, yip one of those !! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif)
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
ChrisFoley
post Oct 3 2015, 10:05 AM
Post #14


I am Tangerine Racing
*****

Group: Members
Posts: 7,909
Joined: 29-January 03
From: Bolton, CT
Member No.: 209
Region Association: None
Looks like an excellent starting point for your project Neale.
I'm interested in seeing the RHD conversion as you proceed.
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
914forme
post Oct 3 2015, 04:41 PM
Post #15


Times a wastin', get wrenchin'!
****

Group: Members
Posts: 3,896
Joined: 24-July 04
From: Dayton, Ohio
Member No.: 2,388
Region Association: None
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png) And (IMG:style_emoticons/default/popcorn[1].gif) I want to see a RHD conversion.
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
Nutter965
post Oct 6 2015, 12:25 PM
Post #16


Member
**

Group: Members
Posts: 139
Joined: 17-August 14
From: Uk Northern Ireland
Member No.: 17,784
Region Association: None
Well I was side tracked this weekend! The front discs arrived so I blasted and repainted the front struts
Attached Image

John Deere green and its really good paint, new inserts and Elephant racing coilover kit, I also stripped and cleaned my S callipers, ordered a full rebuild kit from PMB so they be like new soon!

Attached Image

Really need to get back to the body (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smash.gif)
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
Nutter965
post Oct 14 2015, 01:17 PM
Post #17


Member
**

Group: Members
Posts: 139
Joined: 17-August 14
From: Uk Northern Ireland
Member No.: 17,784
Region Association: None
Hi all, sorry things have been slow but hopefully the family will be back to full strength tomorrow !

I have managed to do bits and pieces so here goes, I've removed the old damaged top off the rear suspension console

Attached Image

And the important bits arrived today after being miss shipped !

Attached Image

This now allows me to start the bulkhead modifications, so here goes .....
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
Nutter965
post Nov 4 2015, 02:57 PM
Post #18


Member
**

Group: Members
Posts: 139
Joined: 17-August 14
From: Uk Northern Ireland
Member No.: 17,784
Region Association: None
Hi all, been a bit of a random month with no work on my car, and my excuse is my better half was rushed in to hospital for 2 weeks ! Thankfully she's now back home and on the road to recovery.
So excuses given and the work begins again

The main work to take place is the extension of the footwell to accommodate the pedal assembly I'll be starting to cut this weekend keep an eye out for updates as this is going to be fun.
I want to keep the look the factory probably would have left so once I've mocked it up please feel free to comment !
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
colingreene
post Nov 4 2015, 05:40 PM
Post #19


Senior Member
***

Group: Members
Posts: 729
Joined: 17-October 13
From: Southern California
Member No.: 16,526
Region Association: Southern California
Where in Northern Ireland?
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
Nutter965
post Nov 5 2015, 01:41 AM
Post #20


Member
**

Group: Members
Posts: 139
Joined: 17-August 14
From: Uk Northern Ireland
Member No.: 17,784
Region Association: None
QUOTE(colingreene @ Nov 4 2015, 11:40 PM) *

Where in Northern Ireland?


Just outside Lisburn on the Co Down side (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
« Next Oldest · 914World Garage · Next Newest »
 

6 Pages V  1 2 3 > » 
Reply to this topicStart new topic
1 User(s) are reading this topic (1 Guests and 0 Anonymous Users)
0 Members:

 

Display Mode: Standard · Switch to: Linear+ · Switch to: Outline

Track this topic · Email this topic · Print this topic · Subscribe to this forum

- Lo-Fi Version Time is now: 24th April 2024 - 05:36 AM
Invision Power Board v9.1.4 © 2024  IPS, Inc.
All rights reserved 914World.com © since 2002
914World.com is the fastest growing online 914 community!
We have it all, classifieds, events, forums, vendors, parts, autocross, racing, technical articles, events calendar, newsletter, restoration, gallery, archives, history and more for your Porsche 914 ...