BUILD-OFF CHALLENGE: Nutter965, 73 to 914-6 2.7 and Right Hand Drive conversion |
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BUILD-OFF CHALLENGE: Nutter965, 73 to 914-6 2.7 and Right Hand Drive conversion |
Nutter965 |
Oct 1 2015, 12:21 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 139 Joined: 17-August 14 From: Uk Northern Ireland Member No.: 17,784 Region Association: None |
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7TPorsh |
Oct 1 2015, 12:41 PM
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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!
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Downunderman |
Oct 1 2015, 01:22 PM
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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.
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Nutter965 |
Oct 1 2015, 02:18 PM
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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)
The rear |
madmax914 |
Oct 1 2015, 02:22 PM
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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!
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Nutter965 |
Oct 1 2015, 02:25 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 139 Joined: 17-August 14 From: Uk Northern Ireland Member No.: 17,784 Region Association: None |
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Nutter965 |
Oct 1 2015, 02:31 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 139 Joined: 17-August 14 From: Uk Northern Ireland Member No.: 17,784 Region Association: None |
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) |
Nutter965 |
Oct 1 2015, 03:07 PM
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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) The persuaded front floor ..... The drilled rear suspension console ... |
Nutter965 |
Oct 3 2015, 03:54 AM
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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) |
EdwardBlume |
Oct 3 2015, 04:24 AM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 12,338 Joined: 2-January 03 From: SLO Member No.: 81 Region Association: Central California |
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What a great project! Looking forward to seeing your work and results! Cheers! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer3.gif) |
EdwardBlume |
Oct 3 2015, 04:25 AM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 12,338 Joined: 2-January 03 From: SLO Member No.: 81 Region Association: Central California |
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) |
turk22 |
Oct 3 2015, 09:45 AM
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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) |
Nutter965 |
Oct 3 2015, 09:49 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 139 Joined: 17-August 14 From: Uk Northern Ireland Member No.: 17,784 Region Association: None |
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) |
ChrisFoley |
Oct 3 2015, 10:05 AM
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I am Tangerine Racing Group: Members Posts: 7,965 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. |
914forme |
Oct 3 2015, 04:41 PM
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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.
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Nutter965 |
Oct 6 2015, 12:25 PM
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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
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! Really need to get back to the body (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smash.gif) |
Nutter965 |
Oct 14 2015, 01:17 PM
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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 And the important bits arrived today after being miss shipped ! This now allows me to start the bulkhead modifications, so here goes ..... |
Nutter965 |
Nov 4 2015, 02:57 PM
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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 ! |
colingreene |
Nov 4 2015, 05:40 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 731 Joined: 17-October 13 From: Southern California Member No.: 16,526 Region Association: Southern California |
Where in Northern Ireland?
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Nutter965 |
Nov 5 2015, 01:41 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 139 Joined: 17-August 14 From: Uk Northern Ireland Member No.: 17,784 Region Association: None |
Where in Northern Ireland? Just outside Lisburn on the Co Down side (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) |
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