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> Travis' 72 914-6 Conversion
sixnotfour
post Dec 1 2018, 05:51 PM
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Fantastic....next....


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post Dec 1 2018, 06:06 PM
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Are those two layers of steel with the grill in between? I can do it, but it won't look as pretty as that.
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post Dec 1 2018, 06:10 PM
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yes, but does not have to be ...your style... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smash.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welder.gif)
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post Dec 1 2018, 09:20 PM
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Started with some 20g and will do two layers All the metal is cut up. Since I can't cut a straight line for the life of me I made the strips a little bit wider and it overlaps the oil cooler hole. I will will grind it down once all together. I Had the bottom piece cut but it tuned into a shitshow, will need to make a a template


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post Dec 2 2018, 06:25 AM
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QUOTE(TravisNeff @ Dec 2 2018, 03:20 AM) *

Started with some 20g and will do two layers All the metal is cut up. Since I can't cut a straight line for the life of me I made the strips a little bit wider and it overlaps the oil cooler hole. I will will grind it down once all together. I Had the bottom piece cut but it tuned into a shitshow, will need to make a a template



That's looking good, just how I started mine off. It's a fairly easy project that just takes time. When you consider what they cost to buy it's a rewarding task to complete yourself.

Here's mine for reference.

http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?sho...10626&st=20
http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?sho...0626&st=100
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post Dec 2 2018, 08:13 AM
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Thanks Stephen, now I remember seeing how one was built! I have to take note to look at your thread if I want to make something that i haven't done before and have it look good.

As soon as the coffee kicks in I will get back at it. I need to figure out grill material. I hope to find something that has some spine strength to it to keep its shape
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post Dec 2 2018, 08:58 AM
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QUOTE(TravisNeff @ Dec 2 2018, 02:13 PM) *

Thanks Stephen, now I remember seeing how one was built! I have to take note to look at your thread if I want to make something that i haven't done before and have it look good.

As soon as the coffee kicks in I will get back at it. I need to figure out grill material. I hope to find something that has some spine strength to it to keep its shape


Good luck! One part I found essential was the fold in the metal across the top. Without it the whole thing lacked any rigidity.
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post Dec 2 2018, 06:04 PM
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Made some progress, only feel lukewarm about how it turned out. But I might change my mind after some more finishing.


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post Dec 3 2018, 03:28 PM
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A little lunch time bendy session. One bend is a little off, will fix that when I cut out the center hole. Next up is a stretch and shrink session to match the radius of the front of the tub. I get the shrink and stretch backwards, lets hope I don't screw that up


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post Dec 3 2018, 03:47 PM
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Dude! You are kicking this thing's butt! Fun to watch.
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post Dec 3 2018, 04:06 PM
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stretch the top and shrink the bottom. It is close. will screw it down to the car and cut out the middle. My only fear here is that I have a bunch of tension built into the curve and once I get the inside free, it may be over bent

Thanks for the confidence vote Brent. Sixnotfour has spoken and I must obey (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)


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post Dec 3 2018, 05:01 PM
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How about them apples?

Really happy with this so far. The hole is very conservative, will cut to match the opening in the tub later. More fitting along the bottom is needed.


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post Dec 3 2018, 08:07 PM
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This turned out great. Even my Bavarian Princess has approved.


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post Dec 4 2018, 03:16 AM
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Love the perseverance! Great job!
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post Dec 4 2018, 08:57 AM
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QUOTE(defianty @ Dec 4 2018, 01:16 AM) *

Love the perseverance! Great job!

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It's always great to see the practice of "do it 'til it's done!"

Way to set the example.
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post Dec 4 2018, 02:12 PM
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I appreciate the encouragement. You guys are tough to try to keep up with (IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif)

I ordered some mesh, based on Stephen's grill material from Pegasus

Coarse Mesh Stainless, #4 x.047 Wire, 18" x 24" Sheet
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post Dec 4 2018, 08:11 PM
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That should work just fine, keep going.
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She looks so..........................................................enthused.
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post Dec 4 2018, 10:22 PM
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She is supervising my progress. I better hurry up..


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post Dec 5 2018, 12:54 AM
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new project ...keep her.....interested..
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