 2017 Build-Off Challenge - OFFICIAL CONTEST THREAD, Race to "914 Day" |
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| jasons |
 Feb 6 2017, 11:01 AM
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Jackstand Extraordinaire  Group: Members Posts: 2,002 Joined: 19-August 04 From: Scottsdale, AZ Member No.: 2,573 Region Association: None  |
Sorry no updates from me for January. I've been distracted by another car for the time being. I have auto-hobby ADD or in other words, too many cars.
I am ordering parts from 914rubber. |
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| trojanhorsepower |
Feb 18 2017, 04:55 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 861 Joined: 21-September 03 From: Marion, NC Member No.: 1,179 Region Association: None |
Jan/Feb update:
Man how do I keep forgetting to update this..... I had really hoped for big news, but I just cant seem to get things together. I got some new parts, but like always cant seem to get them to sit properly.   Vendors: Restoration Designs door sills (no discount though) No help. No progress |
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| 3d914 |
Feb 26 2017, 05:14 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,275 Joined: 24-September 03 From: Benson, AZ Member No.: 1,191 Region Association: Southwest Region |
3d914 - 914 SHO Build / February Update
Build Thread: Challenge 2017 starts on page 25 Accomplishments: Some progress on media blasting. I did pick up a 40lb media blaster and began remaining paint removal (via soda blasting):
Also removed the muffler heat shield, cleaned it up. Cut reinforcement pieces so that it can be bolted on. Just need to fit and weld the dozen pieces. Challenges: Media blasting - it works well, but goes slow. Hood lens is constantly getting covered in powder making it hard to see and requires frequent stops. Vendors: None this month. Pictures: Engine bay & under trunk blasting.  |
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| tygaboy |
Feb 27 2017, 10:34 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,282 Joined: 6-October 15 From: Petaluma, CA Member No.: 19,241 Region Association: Northern California 
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February Update
Build thread: http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=296900 ACCOMPLISHMENTS - See build thread for the bonus details and photos! 1. Wasted time messing with console plates and rear transmission mounts. Both of which I'll likely not use. 2. Screwed around with fire wall embossing ideas. Doubt I'll use them. 3. Installed Tangerine Racing rear shock tower kit. 4. Final install of upper shock tower cross brace. 5. Removed tunnel and started initial work custom tunnel design/fab 6. Modified and installed rear floor panel CHALLENGES No real challenges this month, well OK, the aforementioned wasting time and screwing around items. While that stuff is fun, it's not really moving the build forward. I need to stop working on things that aren't required for getting the car on the road. Overall, there's a bit of feeling overwhelmed by how much work I've created for myself with what I want to do with this build. It feels like I'm not making progress but then I look at the list of Accomplishments and, well, maybe it's not as bad as I think. VENDORS Tangerine Racing (all around awesomeness AND a side of chips!) Van Bebber (my local metal supplier) Summit Racing (Tilton Pedals, intake parts, other misc. goodies) Attached thumbnail(s)    
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| Garland |
Feb 27 2017, 02:33 PM
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Restoration Fanatic Group: Members Posts: 1,328 Joined: 8-January 04 From: ......Michigan...... Member No.: 1,535 Region Association: Upper MidWest
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2017 Build-Off Challenge
Build-Off Part Deux February Update: Michigan Build Michigan Build 2017 Link 2017 Build progress : Finally removed all the plasti-dip. Remove the rockers, weatherstrips, and other trim. Did a little bit of initial sanding, in preparation for primer and paint. Want to get back to the interior but hard to do in cold weather. Unexpected challenges: Cold weather. Vendors: None Progress Pictures:   See the Build link for more, and the whole story. Thanks for look. |
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| Curbandgutter |
Feb 27 2017, 06:00 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 564 Joined: 8-March 13 From: Murrieta CA Member No.: 15,637 Region Association: Southern California
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FEBRUARY UPDATE
BUILD THREAD : http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?act...=2&t=206845 ACCOMPLISHMENTS: 1) Completed Tube Chassis 2) Bolted up 996 suspension 3) Purchased an Audi S4 donor 4) Purchased a Cayman S transaxle 5) Purchased 996 Twin Turbo hollow spoke alloy wheels CHALLENGES: Rainy weather and everything taking twice as long as you think. VENDORS: Local guy for the purchase of Audi donor, Cayman trans and rims. GOALS FOR MARCH: Install Engine and transaxle, install new floors, close up all of the holes and epoxy coat chassis. PROJECT PICTURES: Attached thumbnail(s)     Attached image(s)  
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| CAMshaft |
Feb 28 2017, 07:58 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 25 Joined: 26-September 16 From: Charlotte NC Member No.: 20,433 Region Association: South East States |
February Update
Little work on the chassis. Working through refurbishing components at this time. Challenges Indecision on what to do next. It's a challenge to look at a bunch of parts knowing they all need something and trying to prioritize time and effort. Progress I took apart the tail lights to clean them up. red over spray all over the reflectors, missing bulbs. Vendors none  |
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| Dion |
Feb 28 2017, 10:34 AM
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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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FEBRUARY UPDATE:
Slow but sure progress. CHALLENGES: Weather and time. PROGRESS: Sandblasted chassis areas that needed it. Ordered more necessary parts. VENDORS: Pelican. New e-brake cables, fuel lines for carbs. More pics to be posted on my build thread. Cheers,Dion Attached thumbnail(s)  
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| JmuRiz |
Feb 28 2017, 10:37 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,425 Joined: 30-December 02 From: NoVA Member No.: 50 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
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Feb Update:
Still buying up parts, and waiting on Scotty to find a new paint shop so I can finish painting the interior. Transmission is back! Engine is being sent out in pieces to be redone. Heads out for full re-freshening and either a new custom valve guide or else I'll need to find a single head. Case will be split and sent out to check out ($$), order pistons and send cyls out for refinishing, crank re-polished, etc etc ACCOMPLISHMENTS: - Got my transmission back and put together with the CMS goodies (side cover, intermediate plate, bearing retainer). Kudos again to Eric Wills at WillsWerks for all his transmission and engine work thus far. - Got a used set of DC40 cams from member bob, to use with my new hotter spec engine build. - Ordered new door pockets from 914Rubber via the FaceBook likes discount! - Started putting up artwork in the garage to get the space cleared on the floor of my garage for parts sorting. CHALLENGES Accumulating parts and waiting on engine work to happen...since I'm not skilled enough to build one that won't blow up (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) VENDORS MB911 - (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) bob - (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif) CMS Transmission - (IMG:style_emoticons/default/drooley.gif) Attached thumbnail(s)    Attached image(s) 
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| tygaboy |
Feb 28 2017, 11:14 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,282 Joined: 6-October 15 From: Petaluma, CA Member No.: 19,241 Region Association: Northern California
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Can I just say how cool it is to watch what each of you guys is doing. So much variety! Some highlights for me:
- Dion has 1/2 the side off his car - Rudy has a one-liner Accomplishment that says "Completed Tube Chassis" (!) - JmuRiz builds one the prettiest/functional transaxles ever Simply amazing. Thanks for letting me play along with you. Chris |
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| Dion |
Feb 28 2017, 11:19 AM
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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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Chris, (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) .
A lot of talented folks here. Always learning from you lot. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) Carry on! Dion |
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| jd74914 |
Mar 1 2017, 01:01 PM
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Its alive Group: Members Posts: 4,780 Joined: 16-February 04 From: CT Member No.: 1,659 Region Association: North East States |
February Update
Build thread: http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=227430 ACCOMPLISHMENTS 1. Pulled apart broken center diff to build locker. 2. Sold some stuff/bought some stuff. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) 3. Thought a lot about ABS systems...more to come on that. Really didn't have time to get much stuff done. Hopefully in the coming weeks I'll get the transmission buttoned up and make some headway on other parts. CHALLENGES Time as always! VENDORS Members only: 914forme - Sweet deal on some Tilton MCs. |
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| jd74914 |
Mar 1 2017, 01:01 PM
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Its alive Group: Members Posts: 4,780 Joined: 16-February 04 From: CT Member No.: 1,659 Region Association: North East States |
QUOTE(tygaboy @ Feb 28 2017, 12:14 PM)  Can I just say how cool it is to watch what each of you guys is doing. So much variety! Simply amazing. Thanks for letting me play along with you. QUOTE(Dion @ Feb 28 2017, 12:19 PM) A lot of talented folks here. Always learning from you lot. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) Couldn't say it better. Awesome builds!! |
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| Mitox |
Mar 1 2017, 10:17 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 395 Joined: 26-October 15 From: SW Virginia Member No.: 19,302 Region Association: South East States
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February 2017 Update
http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?s=&...t&p=2397587 Accomplishments: Learned to weld this month Almost completed the rotisserie build/modification Challenges: Learning to weld The rotisserie started life as an assembly tool for aircraft landing gear doors, and doesn't need much modification to be used on the 914. I still need to move the primary casters to balance each end. Then I will make the attachments for connecting to the car. I'll also need to decide how to keep the car in place, since the trunnion brake will not be enough.   |
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| JmuRiz |
Mar 2 2017, 08:15 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,425 Joined: 30-December 02 From: NoVA Member No.: 50 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
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Very cool rotisserie project!
Gotta love when you need to do a project to start on another one huh? |
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| Dion |
Mar 21 2017, 09:40 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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MARCH UPDATE:
Challenges: as always, time & weather. Progress: Cleaned up trunk & floors will be coating with Eastwoods "afterblast" Painted oil tank. Vendors: None this month. Wow actually saved $. Heheh Attached thumbnail(s)  
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| Dion |
Mar 21 2017, 09:41 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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Oil tank
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| tygaboy |
Mar 22 2017, 06:02 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,282 Joined: 6-October 15 From: Petaluma, CA Member No.: 19,241 Region Association: Northern California
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March Update
Build thread: http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=296900 OK folks, this marks the 1/2 way point of the Challenge. Six months down, six to go. Vegas isn't liking my odds, especially given I did no work on the car this month. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif) ACCOMPLISHMENTS - See build thread for the bonus details and photos! None, zero, zilch, nada! Well, that's not completely true. I did decide on and order my wiring harnesses and front swaybar area stiffeners... But the build was/is on hold while I get the '74 road worthy. CHALLENGES One too many cars... VENDORS Current Performance: LS stand-alone engine harness InfinityBox: 20 circuit main harness and some other electonimagic goodies Maddog Motorsports Tangerine Racing: I'm sure I bothered Chris about something! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif) |
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| Curbandgutter |
Mar 23 2017, 09:54 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 564 Joined: 8-March 13 From: Murrieta CA Member No.: 15,637 Region Association: Southern California
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MARCH UPDATE
Build thread: http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=206845 ACCOMPLISHEMENTS: 1) Set engine and transaxle in place. 2) Purchased headers CHALLENGES: Not enough time since we are preparing to go to Europe. VENDORS: Header manufacturer Tube clamp fabricator GOALS FOR APRIL: Almost the same as March, Install new floors, close up all of the access holes and epoxy coat chassis Attached thumbnail(s)  
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| Garland |
Mar 23 2017, 10:22 PM
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Restoration Fanatic Group: Members Posts: 1,328 Joined: 8-January 04 From: ......Michigan...... Member No.: 1,535 Region Association: Upper MidWest
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Curbandgutter
Looking great! |
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