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> Epic Scrap Metal., An idiots guide to saving a fourteener.
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post Dec 14 2016, 03:21 PM
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QUOTE(ThePaintedMan @ Nov 14 2016, 05:57 PM) *

I fully support you turning this car, or the pieces of it, into a 904, or just about anything you want!

I do not, however, support cutting up race cars with pedigree to turn them into 904s, or otherwise. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif) (you'll hear more about that story I'm sure, but in the meantime, welcome! The gold car looks really cool too!)


What a contrast.
This is an almost unbelievable display of talent being performed on a chassis that anyone else would have considered absolute junk.
On the other hand there is solid race car with some very redeeming virtues (and history) being converted into ?
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post Dec 14 2016, 06:56 PM
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(IMG:style_emoticons/default/welder.gif) Behold! A door! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welder.gif) Behold! A fender! You are very talented and do amazing work. With these skills you could have a job in quite a few places in the states.
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post Dec 14 2016, 07:00 PM
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Wow it's only been a month...

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post Dec 16 2016, 09:36 AM
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I encourage anyone following this thread to visit the link found at post #74
Geir is a hotrodder of unbelievable talent.
Turn a '37 Ford Fordor into a Woody ? no problem. STARTED WITH ASH LOGS ! oh, yeah, no blueprints either.
'36 Ford 3 window coupe ? no problem, start with a sedan and whatever else you can find.
Check out the Indian bike from the '30s....with an air cooled 4cyl. NSU car engine.
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post Dec 16 2016, 09:40 AM
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I read through it earlier this week and that thread is amazing! This thread is amazing! I'm just in awe of the shear talent here and love seeing progress pictures. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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post Dec 20 2016, 09:38 AM
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I'm just in awe of the shear talent here...


And especially the brake talent!!
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post Dec 24 2016, 06:53 AM
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Had an accident like Bambi on ice and hurt my already aking shoulder so my right hand has only been hanging there for a week.Finally able to start up again and hammer some metal.
I have a question....where can I get the hardware to mount the rear brake pads??

Started on the tail section.Big,important part of the build.When I get this one tacked together it's time to put on some wheels and push it outside to get a look from a long distance.Probably a month too late.....

Happy Holidays to all.

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There are more rusty hulks like this ,so I hope someone else starts 904 lookalike projects
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post Dec 24 2016, 07:02 AM
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QUOTE(fordb132 @ Dec 24 2016, 04:53 AM) *

Had an accident like Bambi on ice and hurt my already aking shoulder so my right hand has only been hanging there for a week.Finally able to start up again and hammer some metal.
I have a question....where can I get the hardware to mount the rear brake pads??

Started on the tail section.Big,important part of the build.When I get this one tacked together it's time to put on some wheels and push it outside to get a look from a long distance.Probably a month too late.....

Happy Holidays to all.
There are more rusty hulks like this ,so I hope someone else starts 904 lookalike projects



Looks great you may have people pay you to fix their rusty cars and convert them..
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post Dec 24 2016, 08:10 AM
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Eric at PMB Performance can get you any piece of brake hardware you may need.
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post Dec 24 2016, 08:26 AM
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Can't wait to see it outside.
But really, everything you've done so far shows you have an outstanding sense
of proportion and interpretation of the 904 shape.
Unbelievable.
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post Dec 24 2016, 09:14 AM
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Amazing. Simply amazing.

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post Dec 24 2016, 11:20 AM
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Beautiful work. Looking forward to more updates.
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post Dec 24 2016, 11:50 AM
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QUOTE(jor @ Dec 14 2016, 12:00 PM) *

Or, perhaps, gotta find more exciting visitors next time ....


(IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) Any real car guy/gal would be seriously impressed with this project.

This has got to be one of the most epic builds on the internet. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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post Dec 24 2016, 02:59 PM
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I agree. Incredible fabricating talent.
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post Dec 24 2016, 03:36 PM
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You may have covered this; but, what is your background? You have some serious metal skills that have probably taken years to acquire.

That is some beautiful work. I'm not an expert by any means. However, I recognize skill when I see it!


I've been wondering the same.... where/how did you learn to do all this fab work?
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post Dec 24 2016, 07:53 PM
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So do you have a 904 to pattern from? This is amazing work!
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post Dec 24 2016, 10:46 PM
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Truly amazing work, Another fantastic build thread from overseas.

Remember that other build that was being done by the pilot? Imagine these two guys sitting around sharing glass of wine thinking up projects.......

Thank you fordb132 for sharing your work.
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post Dec 25 2016, 02:50 AM
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Thanks for the words....forgot to tell about my background.
My first job was as a mechanic for a mining company.After that I was a welder/mechanic/electrician for the offshore industry.My last job was tube-fitter in theNorth-sea.
Always been wrenching on something.Started with VW type 1 and old style hot-rods.
I prefer low-budget projects with a challenge.Got a bit tired of the lack of creativity in the
street-rods....Porsche looked fun.
When you google 904, the blue print,side view from 1963 pops-up.I don't have any measurements as this is only based on the 904, adjusted to fit a 914 chassis and 911 top.Just trying to catch the 904 styling.My kind of cheap fun.I could never afford a 904 replica and I don't like glassfibre cars...
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post Dec 25 2016, 08:38 AM
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Your skills are amazing!!
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post Dec 25 2016, 10:19 AM
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You may already know this, but you could make a decent living doing this.
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