Torsional rigidity of the 914, Differences roof on / roof off / steel roof? |
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Torsional rigidity of the 914, Differences roof on / roof off / steel roof? |
sixnotfour |
Jan 10 2019, 05:13 PM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 10,392 Joined: 12-September 04 From: Life Elevated..planet UT. Member No.: 2,744 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
we spent hundreds of hours on Jon's car making it identical to the original GT. Probably was close as any clone could have ever been. It was quite a while ago though so hard to remember Jon really lost it after a nasty divorce with Valentine's sister, sold his GT clone for a song and never looked back beefing up the pillar base Jeff, any special treatment when you weld those up besides the usual "take your time and space the weld points accordingly"? Ask George AA did it..for Jon Lowe .. it is a sad story ..the pca crash legality didnt help..he wasnt directly involed but.. I heard it was forsale ..sent him a deposit asap |
pete000 |
Jan 10 2019, 05:29 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,885 Joined: 23-August 10 From: Bradenton Florida Member No.: 12,094 Region Association: South East States |
I clearly notice more cowl shudder with the top removed...
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djway |
Jan 10 2019, 10:13 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 787 Joined: 16-October 15 From: Riverside Member No.: 19,266 Region Association: Southern California |
What inner structures are found on the steel roofs?
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ChrisFoley |
Jan 11 2019, 06:13 AM
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I am Tangerine Racing Group: Members Posts: 7,894 Joined: 29-January 03 From: Bolton, CT Member No.: 209 Region Association: None |
I add a-pillar reinforcements when I build a hard top Chris, are these something you sell or would be willing to sell? I like the idea of additional structural integrity here. Some of us can weld somewhat competently but can't fabricate very well (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif) I'll take a look and see if its something I can make available easily. |
strawman |
Jan 11 2019, 11:28 AM
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ChrisFoley |
Jan 11 2019, 04:23 PM
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I am Tangerine Racing Group: Members Posts: 7,894 Joined: 29-January 03 From: Bolton, CT Member No.: 209 Region Association: None |
I looked in my CAD files for a pattern but we must have hand cut them.
Maybe there's a paper pattern in one of my template folders. |
Mark Henry |
Jan 11 2019, 04:37 PM
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that's what I do! Group: Members Posts: 20,065 Joined: 27-December 02 From: Port Hope, Ontario Member No.: 26 Region Association: Canada |
What inner structures are found on the steel roofs? 924 roof (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads/post-11834-1280768356.jpg) There's a few threads on it being done. http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?sho...p;#entry1351242 http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=104406 http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=66687 |
Mark Henry |
Jan 11 2019, 04:45 PM
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that's what I do! Group: Members Posts: 20,065 Joined: 27-December 02 From: Port Hope, Ontario Member No.: 26 Region Association: Canada |
AA did a steel roof (links above) and it has a fair bit of structure
For sure it adds stiffness to the chassis. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads/post-179-1267671971.jpg) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads/post-179-1267671991.jpg) This looks like a top notch job, but I still like a 914 as a targa (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) |
dr914@autoatlanta.com |
Jan 11 2019, 05:53 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 7,772 Joined: 3-January 07 From: atlanta georgia Member No.: 7,418 Region Association: None |
we had our crazy irishmen do it. (crazy=irish?). (before everyone gets mad, I am an Irish catholic so I can say it!! (LOL)
AA did a steel roof (links above) and it has a fair bit of structure For sure it adds stiffness to the chassis. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads/post-179-1267671971.jpg) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads/post-179-1267671991.jpg) This looks like a top notch job, but I still like a 914 as a targa (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) |
dr914@autoatlanta.com |
Jan 11 2019, 05:56 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 7,772 Joined: 3-January 07 From: atlanta georgia Member No.: 7,418 Region Association: None |
I will see if I can find headliner shots, here is the old one on Brutus before removal. notice the wrinkly old seats, and the debris on the headliner
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