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> Cairo's (Michael) 6 - Part 2, 3.2 coming out and '95 3.6 going in...
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post May 3 2018, 01:34 PM
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Could also use a hole saw in a drill press if needed..


That's the route I was headed but you tend to get just enough wobble on the saw to require dressing the edge, so I was thinking hand shear and sanding. Nice to see how well they turn out, but then again, it's Kent, so my mileage may vary. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif)
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post May 3 2018, 06:11 PM
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I saw a comment a while ago about cars being pieced together, etc. and it got me to thinking. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif) So..... Kent has done a lot of work on my Six to correct old accident damage as well as work not done to the standard expected. I know some people may get upset when they see a car that has had panels replaced, perhaps feeling somehow that makes it less of a car. And I would generally agree with that premise if the work were not done to the level we have all seen Kent do. So, though my Six has undergone extensive surgery, in my opinion, all of Kent's work has been done to such a high level that even the Porsche factory would approve and consider my Six's metal work restored to "like original" condition.

This car is 48 years old and time, rust and accidents take their toll. When restoring these cars, we just have to do the best we are able to do. I want this car to represent the 914-6 model for years to come and long after I am gone. I believe that is the standard to which we are building my Six.

I want to thank Kent publicly for accepting my car into his shop to correct all of the bad work my Six presented upon arrival. Because believe me, whatever pictures we have posted only scratch the surface of the issues Kent had to deal with. I think it's twice as much work to correct bad work as it is is to just restore an old damaged car. Kent tackled my Six with enthusiasm, dedication and a skill-set I never dreamed existed. A skill set necessary to correct everything and give me, in my opinion, the perfect chassis, the chassis I wanted from day 1. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/first.gif) I can't wait to see color on my Six. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)

I am still working to resolve my business with the old shop amicably. I hope that works out. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer3.gif)
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post May 3 2018, 07:04 PM
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This /6 should belong in a 6 sided, temp controlled, fully mirrored room for eternity, and never driven. It sets the standard as high art.

Just polish and 6-8 coats of clear on the chassis - forget paint.
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post May 3 2018, 09:51 PM
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Hi Jeff- This one will be driven. I will keep it nice, no driving in the rain, but it will be driven. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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I'm probably going to need a shoulder and maybe a knee replacement in a few years. I'm kinda thinkin' I should book with Kent rather than my current ortho surgeon after looking through these pics!!!

If only I turned out as well after surgery!!!
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This is getting a bit ridiculous now!!!

-Steve

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post May 4 2018, 05:14 AM
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QUOTE(siverson @ May 3 2018, 12:06 PM) *

This is getting a bit ridiculous now!!!

-Steve

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I am guessing over the top details in the build.. I think it would be over the top for my conversion car but if I had this car this is exactly what I would do..


This is so exciting for us to watch from all over the world.m very nice .. Keep the updates coming.
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post May 4 2018, 07:50 AM
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I saw a comment a while ago about cars being pieced together, etc. and it got me to thinking. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif) So..... Kent has done a lot of work on my Six to correct old accident damage as well as work not done to the standard expected. I know some people may get upset when they see a car that has had panels replaced, perhaps feeling somehow that makes it less of a car. And I would generally agree with that premise if the work were not done to the level we have all seen Kent do. So, though my Six has undergone extensive surgery, in my opinion, all of Kent's work has been done to such a high level that even the Porsche factory would approve and consider my Six's metal work restored to "like original" condition.


(IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) This is the restoration nearly all others can only dream about. This level of "piecing together" is really no different than what the factory did when they pieced the cars together at the start. It's going to be hard for anyone to find evidence that Kent was even in there. That's the unrealistic vision I had for my own build, but lack the skills to achieve. It's inspirational to watch someone actually do it. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/first.gif)
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post May 4 2018, 01:17 PM
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Thanks Brent, I appreciate that. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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I saw a comment a while ago about cars being pieced together, etc. and it got me to thinking. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif) So..... Kent has done a lot of work on my Six to correct old accident damage as well as work not done to the standard expected. I know some people may get upset when they see a car that has had panels replaced, perhaps feeling somehow that makes it less of a car. And I would generally agree with that premise if the work were not done to the level we have all seen Kent do. So, though my Six has undergone extensive surgery, in my opinion, all of Kent's work has been done to such a high level that even the Porsche factory would approve and consider my Six's metal work restored to "like original" condition.

This car is 48 years old and time, rust and accidents take their toll. When restoring these cars, we just have to do the best we are able to do. I want this car to represent the 914-6 model for years to come and long after I am gone. I believe that is the standard to which we are building my Six.

I want to thank Kent publicly for accepting my car into his shop to correct all of the bad work my Six presented upon arrival. Because believe me, whatever pictures we have posted only scratch the surface of the issues Kent had to deal with. I think it's twice as much work to correct bad work as it is is to just restore an old damaged car. Kent tackled my Six with enthusiasm, dedication and a skill-set I never dreamed existed. A skill set necessary to correct everything and give me, in my opinion, the perfect chassis, the chassis I wanted from day 1. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/first.gif) I can't wait to see color on my Six. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)

I am still working to resolve my business with the old shop amicably. I hope that works out. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer3.gif)


You are very welcome Mike. I'm glad to be apart of this restoration.
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QUOTE(mb911 @ May 3 2018, 01:01 PM) *

Could also use a hole saw in a drill press if needed..


That's the route I was headed but you tend to get just enough wobble on the saw to require dressing the edge, so I was thinking hand shear and sanding. Nice to see how well they turn out, but then again, it's Kent, so my mileage may vary. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif)

You can negate that wobble. As soon as the arbor bit penetrates the metal and before the hole saw begins to cut, remove the arbor bit and replace it with a rod or tube of the same size. I use a 1/4" self centering punch.
The reason the hole saw wobbles is the arbor bit ovals out the pilot hole and allows the hole saw to dance about. By replacing the arbor bit with a smooth sided replacement the pilot hole doesn't enlarge which keeps the hole saw centered. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) Sorry 'bout the high jack. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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post May 11 2018, 06:20 PM
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Battery tray is in And engine comp. Is primered.


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A lot of work in the passenger comp.


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Wow...just, wow!
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More oics.

Are the holes for the back pad screws covered by the rear stiffener ? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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so glad we get al the detail shots not saying I am ever going to be this good, but I have learned a ton, and got some great ideas for my builds that will be puled off at a fraction of the skill level show here. But I can aspire. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/pray.gif)
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post May 11 2018, 11:17 PM
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As good as it looks in the pictures, in person is 100 times better. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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