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Papa Smurf "Refresh" Winter Project Thread, Sad update 12/30/2020 |
naro914 |
Oct 10 2018, 08:38 AM
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Losing my mind... Group: Members Posts: 2,476 Joined: 26-May 06 From: Charlotte, NC Member No.: 6,073 Region Association: South East States |
We decided that this winter, our 914 race car "Papa Smurf" needed some love. The engine that Dawe's Motorsport built has been flawless for 2 years now, but it's time for a refresh. The 915 transmission is so poorly geared and with no limited slip that it has been a huge hindrance to race with, so that's getting redone.
So while everything is out, I figured it was a good time to fix all the damaged fiberglass body panels, fix the newly found crack in the chassis, strengthen and reinforce everything, tie suspension points to the cage, re-route hoses and lines to be cleaner, redo some of the wiring, add lightness where I can, fix the roof (came flying off at Road Atlanta and cracked it), etc. etc. etc. Essentially tear it down to bare chassis. Then media blast the whole thing (fix any rust spots we might find), powder coat, paint or wrap what needs what, and reassemble...hopefully before our first track event in March!! I will post pictures, progress, video, etc here if I can remember to. Honestly...I NEED to take detailed pictures and video so I can remember where everything goes!! Just might be delayed in posting. So...engine/trans come out Friday and the fun begins... As he sleeps peacefully today on the top bunk: Last couple times at the track... |
Krieger |
Jan 3 2019, 10:27 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,705 Joined: 24-May 04 From: Santa Rosa CA Member No.: 2,104 Region Association: None |
That looks really nice! I can't wait to see it painted again.
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naro914 |
Jan 3 2019, 03:56 PM
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Losing my mind... Group: Members Posts: 2,476 Joined: 26-May 06 From: Charlotte, NC Member No.: 6,073 Region Association: South East States |
That looks really nice! I can't wait to see it painted again. Chassis is going to be powder coated. We couldn't get an exact Olympic Blue powder coat match, but we're close with a color they call Powder Blue. Funny part is...once the body is painted, it probably won't really LOOK any different than it does now - except the roll cage will be blue instead of black. Most of the work we're doing is for strength, longevity and handling...and will mostly be hidden from view. |
tygaboy |
Jan 3 2019, 06:41 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,279 Joined: 6-October 15 From: Petaluma, CA Member No.: 19,241 Region Association: Northern California |
[Chassis is going to be powder coated. We couldn't get an exact Olympic Blue powder coat match, but we're close with a color they call Powder Blue. And no concerns about putting that much heat into the whole chassis? I'm not suggesting that it'll be an issue, just curious because I was thinking of powder coating just the cage tubes in my car. A race car fab buddy of mine advised against it. Interested to hear what you're being told. Thanks. And your updates are looking great! |
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