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| tygaboy |
 Dec 28 2016, 04:33 PM
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914 Guru  Group: Members Posts: 5,289 Joined: 6-October 15 From: Petaluma, CA Member No.: 19,241 Region Association: Northern California 
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Continuing work on fabbing the parts needed to close in the roll hoop. I made up the front 1/2 of the "cap" on the passenger side.
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| tygaboy |
Dec 28 2016, 04:36 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,289 Joined: 6-October 15 From: Petaluma, CA Member No.: 19,241 Region Association: Northern California
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Then I started on the final part. Here's a look at how I approach making the paper template. Once this is fitting as desired, it's transferred to 18 gauge and formed / trimmed til it fits. Easy, no? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sunglasses.gif)
Well, except then I get to (try and) make a mirror image for the other side. That's always the "interesting" part... Attached thumbnail(s)  
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| tygaboy |
Dec 30 2016, 03:53 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,289 Joined: 6-October 15 From: Petaluma, CA Member No.: 19,241 Region Association: Northern California
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The ADD kicked in again and I got distracted with other areas of the car. I've been debating what to do re: keep vs lose the trunk. It would appear I've decided! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sawzall-smiley.gif)
If you've seen Tony's car, you'll know why I think of this modification as partial "Cracker Replica". (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) Imitation being the sincerest form, and all that. It certainly eases access to, um, everything! And yes, there will be roll bar/chassis stiffening added. This will never be mistaken for a sleeper but I do want to be able to store the top so while I still have trimming to do, I will leave a lip all around the edge as I plan to make a removable "trunk tray/liner" to provide a least some protection for the top. Attached thumbnail(s) 
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| tygaboy |
Dec 30 2016, 03:57 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,289 Joined: 6-October 15 From: Petaluma, CA Member No.: 19,241 Region Association: Northern California
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That darned ADD! Once the trunk was out, I played with an initial design for the console. This essentially gives away the styling cues I'm going with throughout the interior: a very industrial, trellis, open architecture-y look that leaves all the mechanical elements exposed.
A looooooong way yet to go but it gives you the idea. Attached thumbnail(s) 
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| Cracker |
Dec 30 2016, 06:19 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,148 Joined: 2-February 10 From: Atlanta (area) Member No.: 11,316 Region Association: South East States
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That does look familiar...glad to have you aboard! After seeing your fabrication skills - I am very much looking forward to seeing the greatly enhanced "Cracker Replica" version.
Just make sure the cockpit fits a 6'5" frame (Um, drivers side...)! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif) Happy new-years to you Chris! Tony QUOTE(tygaboy @ Dec 30 2016, 04:57 PM)  That darned ADD! Once the trunk was out, I played with an initial design for the console. This essentially gives away the styling cues I'm going with throughout the interior: a very industrial, trellis, open architecture-y look that leaves all the mechanical elements exposed. A looooooong way yet to go but it gives you the idea. |
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| napasteve |
Dec 30 2016, 06:23 PM
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914 driving winemaker Group: Members Posts: 501 Joined: 2-January 13 From: Napa, CA Member No.: 15,327 Region Association: Northern California
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I don't see how this machine will remain earthbound.......
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| tygaboy |
Dec 31 2016, 05:33 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,289 Joined: 6-October 15 From: Petaluma, CA Member No.: 19,241 Region Association: Northern California
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I did the final trimming of most of the main open area, leaving that lip for the removable cover I'm planning. I still have to remove the front of the trunk wall above and outside of the suspension consoles...
Then I started on fabrication on the stiffeners for between the consoles. Another arch... Imagine that. The top bar will also serve as the point from which a bracket will extend forward to support the stock engine cover latch. I'll end up plating around the consoles so neither of these are quite where they'll end up. But close enough for me to determine what I want to do. I have an idea for a panel that will sit between them. It'll add some additional strength as well as visual appeal! Attached thumbnail(s) 
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| tygaboy |
Dec 31 2016, 05:36 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,289 Joined: 6-October 15 From: Petaluma, CA Member No.: 19,241 Region Association: Northern California
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QUOTE(napasteve @ Dec 30 2016, 04:23 PM) I don't see how this machine will remain earthbound....... Well, at the rate I'm going, it'll be earthbound for a while... I'm starting to wonder if the 9/14 date is hopeless. Not that I'm giving up, but... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) |
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| mb911 |
Dec 31 2016, 05:47 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 6,842 Joined: 2-January 09 From: Burlington wi Member No.: 9,892 Region Association: Upper MidWest
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QUOTE(tygaboy @ Dec 31 2016, 03:36 PM) QUOTE(napasteve @ Dec 30 2016, 04:23 PM) I don't see how this machine will remain earthbound....... Well, at the rate I'm going, it'll be earthbound for a while... I'm starting to wonder if the 9/14 date is hopeless. Not that I'm giving up, but... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) That cutting up and gifting the pieces from the other car took up a bunch of your fab time. Looking great though and you are further along then I am. |
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| Dion |
Dec 31 2016, 10:33 PM
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RN Group: Members Posts: 2,764 Joined: 16-September 04 From: Audubon,PA Member No.: 2,766 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region 
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That cutting up and gifting the pieces from the other car took up a bunch of your fab time. Looking great though and you are further along then I am. [/quote] Totally agree with Ben. However Chris your build is mind blowing. The shifter console structure is a work of art. Truly unique approach tying the chassis together in the manner you have. It will be very cool to see this 914 in motion! |
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| tygaboy |
Jan 2 2017, 04:26 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,289 Joined: 6-October 15 From: Petaluma, CA Member No.: 19,241 Region Association: Northern California
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Did the final removal of the trunk and up around the suspension consoles. Then I started fabrication of the plates that will reinforce the consoles in prep for installing the stiffeners.
Man, doing this stuff takes forever... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wacko.gif) but it REALLY opens things up and allows for optimal location of the rear part of the stiffening bars. I have an idea for the trans mount cross member, too. Should be pretty neat looking and add some strength. Attached thumbnail(s) 
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| tygaboy |
Jan 8 2017, 01:56 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,289 Joined: 6-October 15 From: Petaluma, CA Member No.: 19,241 Region Association: Northern California
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It's raining in northern CA...
This is our back field. That's about 2.5 ' deep.... and it's flowing. Kinda scary. Makes for a good day to immerse myself in more fab work... Attached thumbnail(s) 
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| tygaboy |
Jan 8 2017, 01:59 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,289 Joined: 6-October 15 From: Petaluma, CA Member No.: 19,241 Region Association: Northern California
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With the removal of the trunk sheet metal complete, we get to see a part of our cars I've rarely seen: The point where the long stops and sorta has a wimpy tie into the rear shock towers.
Gotta do something about that. Attached thumbnail(s) 
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| tygaboy |
Jan 8 2017, 02:01 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,289 Joined: 6-October 15 From: Petaluma, CA Member No.: 19,241 Region Association: Northern California
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So I fabbed up a 1/8" plate that I bent and trimmed to fit. Here's an almost final fit.
I'll cap this off with... Attached thumbnail(s) 
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| tygaboy |
Jan 8 2017, 02:02 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,289 Joined: 6-October 15 From: Petaluma, CA Member No.: 19,241 Region Association: Northern California
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... a cap! Again, not the final fit, but you get the idea.
I think I'll box this from the inside edge down to the bottom of the long, making kind of a triangulated box. Attached thumbnail(s) 
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| napasteve |
Jan 8 2017, 02:03 PM
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914 driving winemaker Group: Members Posts: 501 Joined: 2-January 13 From: Napa, CA Member No.: 15,327 Region Association: Northern California
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Any thought to some amphibious car features for the Beast? Might be handy if you need to run to town!
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| Mueller |
Jan 8 2017, 02:25 PM
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914 Freak! Group: Members Posts: 17,146 Joined: 4-January 03 From: Antioch, CA Member No.: 87 Region Association: None
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Great progress....
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| Lennies914 |
Jan 8 2017, 04:51 PM
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Slacker Group: Members Posts: 828 Joined: 9-January 10 From: NorCal Member No.: 11,216 Region Association: Northern California |
Happy New Year Chris!
Love following your progress on the car. You weren't kidding when you said it was going to be "top notch"! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/pray.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/pray.gif) Sandy and I would love to come up and see the car this spring. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) |
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| tygaboy |
Jan 9 2017, 12:05 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,289 Joined: 6-October 15 From: Petaluma, CA Member No.: 19,241 Region Association: Northern California
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QUOTE(Lennies914 @ Jan 8 2017, 02:51 PM) Happy New Year Chris! Love following your progress on the car. You weren't kidding when you said it was going to be "top notch"! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/pray.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/pray.gif) Sandy and I would love to come up and see the car this spring. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) Hi Lennie! Glad to hear you're enjoying the build. We'd love to see you and Sandy (PM sent). When you come, plan to stay a while. And bring tools - I need all the help I can get! Talk soon. |
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| tygaboy |
Jan 12 2017, 07:30 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,289 Joined: 6-October 15 From: Petaluma, CA Member No.: 19,241 Region Association: Northern California
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I started messing with the intake. In running the Mass Airflow Sensor (MAF), I have to follow a few rules about where the sensor has to be, relative to the throttle body. I need a minimum of 10 inches from the throttle body, six inches of straight tube, the sensor has to be set at between a 9:00 - 3:00 orientation...
So, a bit of a puzzle and a bit of mystery? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif) A puzzle is when you have all the pieces and "just" have to figure out how they fit. A mystery is "profound, inexplicable, or of secretive quality or character." I really do have a bit of both going on here: I have some pieces, I have some pieces yet to make. But I swear, as I start looking at how I'll have to build the intake to meet the above criteria, fit the stiffening bars, run a suitable air cleaner AND make it all fit under the targa top (which needs to somehow still safely store in this area...) ???!?!?!?!? Well, it's currently a flippin' MYSTERY to me! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif) Certainly, the "secretive quality" part... But fear not, World. I will solve it. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif) ps. I'm loving how this is starting to look. That's a 4" intake tube. Small children and pets will need to be careful they aren't sucked in! Attached thumbnail(s) 
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