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TravisNeff
post Dec 8 2018, 12:32 AM
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Whipped up a dead pedal tonight. I did this similar to the factory GT part. A little fine tuning is needed and I'll weld up the corners & weld it to the tub. Getting the dynamat off the wheel well is an asspain.


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post Dec 8 2018, 06:19 PM
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Well, looky here. This thing is tiny and featherweight. I got the same battery (i think) as Andyrew was using.


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post Dec 10 2018, 05:25 PM
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Care package came from Pegasus racing, for the oil cooler grille (stainless). Now to figure out how to attach it to the mild steel frame. I have tried welding stainless to mild steel a long time ago, it wasn't pretty. I am thinking I can drill through the grille and just weld the mild steel front to the back. Can anyone offer some enlightenment?


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post Dec 10 2018, 06:16 PM
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What about small tabs welded at each corner that hold in the screen without welding the screen to the frame.
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post Dec 10 2018, 06:29 PM
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That would be the easy button Mark!
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post Dec 13 2018, 04:48 PM
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No work on the car this week.

However, I got a set of used Cibie H4's off of a 924. I think they are the z beams. one says DOT and one does not - otherwise the pattern on the lenses looks identical. not sure what I have here, but the price was good.


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post Dec 13 2018, 05:22 PM
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Travis RE: GT oil cooler grille

http://www.pbase.com/9146gt/oil_cooler_cov..._repro_finished

You may have seen this, but thought I'd post it on the thread anyway. This excellent set of photos document a real GT grille and a duplicate fabricated to match. Couple of points to note:

1) the grille material is not 'woven', it appears to be straight and just 'laid over'
2) the duplicate grille looks to have used epoxy or JB weld to secure the grille material to the frame

All this FYI. Keep posting on the build progress, BTW some great work in there!

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post Dec 13 2018, 06:03 PM
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Travis the woven looks just fine. I was actually not going to run one at all but this has me thinking I might. From the pbase site it almost looks like it's staggered but maybe straight. Hard to tell..
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post Dec 13 2018, 06:17 PM
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It does look straight on the pbase pictures, but I like the texture with the weave. Thanks for the link Tony! I have been poking around his site for ideas and totally missed this one. Ben, If I get this done in one shot I should have extra grill material, enough for one more and can send it to you gratis.
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post Dec 13 2018, 06:29 PM
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Z-beams look like these

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Your set looks more like the standard H4 European pattern with the sharp cut and the kick up the right side. They make a huge difference over the standard sealed beam head lamp.
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post Dec 13 2018, 06:48 PM
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I used the engine lid screen on my front end.

But I'm a hacker. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer.gif)

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post Dec 13 2018, 06:57 PM
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QUOTE(914forme @ Dec 13 2018, 05:29 PM) *

Z-beams look like these

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Your set looks more like the standard H4 European pattern with the sharp cut and the kick up the right side. They make a huge difference over the standard sealed beam head lamp.


I think you are right, they were just advertised as Cibie H4's. The ones I have have 19 & 47 on the glass and the top center vertical flutes have more flutes than your picture. I have Hella h4's and I think they are off a motorcycle - anyways they are chalked up/etched on the inside of the lenses. So it was time for a replacement and at $100.00 I don't think it was a bad deal.
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post Dec 17 2018, 06:10 PM
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I have to quit buying shit (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) 914-6 rear calipers with a fresh rebuild came in the mail today from another world member.


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post Dec 17 2018, 06:36 PM
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Yes it is very easy to do, lots of cool parts popping up. LOL I have my eye on a RSR speedo right now. Just not sure what they are worth. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) I guess is what ever I am willing to pay for it.

Nice find on the calipers, and you can't go wrong with the H4 upgrade either euro pattern or the legendary Z beams.
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post Dec 17 2018, 07:08 PM
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It does look straight on the pbase pictures, but I like the texture with the weave. Thanks for the link Tony! I have been poking around his site for ideas and totally missed this one. Ben, If I get this done in one shot I should have extra grill material, enough for one more and can send it to you gratis.



Thanks.. I am still deciding on this.. Let me know when your done..
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QUOTE(TravisNeff @ Dec 13 2018, 04:17 PM) *

It does look straight on the pbase pictures, but I like the texture with the weave. Thanks for the link Tony! I have been poking around his site for ideas and totally missed this one. Ben, If I get this done in one shot I should have extra grill material, enough for one more and can send it to you gratis.



Thanks.. I am still deciding on this.. Let me know when your done..


I'm hoping you add the grills to your product list.- hint hint (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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post Dec 17 2018, 07:30 PM
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why torture yourself with venting clearance ??? 911 hand brake and cheep calis.......... wam bam pad changes
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post Dec 17 2018, 09:00 PM
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I do have a set of SC rear calipers in good shape. Also a set of PMB redone 911 rear calipers with the spacers removed (just don't have the pins or spreaders). I saw the 914-6 calipers and couldn't resist.
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post Dec 17 2018, 09:02 PM
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QUOTE(mb911 @ Dec 17 2018, 06:08 PM) *

QUOTE(TravisNeff @ Dec 13 2018, 04:17 PM) *

It does look straight on the pbase pictures, but I like the texture with the weave. Thanks for the link Tony! I have been poking around his site for ideas and totally missed this one. Ben, If I get this done in one shot I should have extra grill material, enough for one more and can send it to you gratis.



Thanks.. I am still deciding on this.. Let me know when your done..


Will get to this sometime later this week. I am tied up right now with other distractions.


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decisions,,decisions,,,
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