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| bbrock |
 Jan 10 2019, 12:44 PM
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QUOTE(BPic @ Jan 10 2019, 09:11 AM)  Exactly!! The PO was very creative with repairs. Heres one I really like and might be the reason there were so many screwed up repairs. He must have run out of spring clips. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/screwy.gif) I tend to have a cold one AFTER I finish work on the car. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer3.gif) Classic!!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif) That one is almost worth leaving alone for provenance. |
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| SirAndy |
Jan 10 2019, 01:23 PM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,606 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
QUOTE(bbrock @ Jan 10 2019, 10:44 AM) Classic!!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif) That one is almost worth leaving alone for provenance. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer3.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/drunk.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/barf.gif) |
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| sixnotfour |
Jan 10 2019, 02:50 PM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 10,411 Joined: 12-September 04 From: Life Elevated..planet UT. Member No.: 2,744 Region Association: Rocky Mountains 
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Country: Netherlands Company: Bavaria Brouwerij Location: Lieshout Catalog codes: Colnect codes BE-NL-00120 Issued on: 2007 Brand: Bavaria Beverage: Beer Cap Type: Crown-cap - Standard size Attached image(s) 
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| BPic |
Jan 10 2019, 05:25 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 341 Joined: 5-February 18 From: Miami, Florida Member No.: 21,864 Region Association: South East States
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Thanks for the encouragement guys.
Once I got the longs done and the structure sound I had to find an engine mount. I'm surprised that these aren't reproduced by RD. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif) @peteyd So bought a used one from AA that looked like this...  After a few hours I had it cleaned up and it looked a lot more respectable.  The suspension console was nerve racking to make sure it was in the correct place. I took about 10 different measurements before removing the old on. Firewall was so rusty I didn't trust that it was not in original specs hence all the measuring.   I also added Cary's Super In Laws kit to tie everything together. Hint on this, make a paper template. It will save you hours of cursing. I'll try to find a photo of the completed suspension console or take a new one. Luckily all my measuring paid off and it landed in the correct spot. Repaired a few smaller holes in areas I was unwilling to buy new parts for. This is the front footwell behind where the tunnel attaches. It's just roughed in when the photo was taken I did some grinding and filled pin holes and its almost not noticeable. It will also be covered with seam sealer for the most part.   I received a large parts order from RD and a tunnel from Rich at 914 Werke. Tunnel cleaned up real nice. When I saw this sitting next to the car my first thought was"Oh crap what have i done!"  Before starting to add any of the new parts I completely stripped the paint. It was really nice to see her naked! There was only 2 places that had filler and that will be dealt with when she goes for paint. I used a combination of chemical stripper and mechanical sanding with a little glass bead in the tight area. My goal was to turn her over to my paint guy with bare metal. I did some research on flash rustand found a product called Picklex and man this stuff is amazing. Shes been naked for going on 4 months now with zero rust. It is expensive at $200 a gallon but you don't need much and you mist it on, wait a few minutes and wipe it. The only real precaution is to not use a self etching primer over it. My paint guy is now using it and also loves it. I'll add more later and bring up to speed to where I'm at now... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer3.gif) |
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| BPic |
Jan 10 2019, 05:25 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 341 Joined: 5-February 18 From: Miami, Florida Member No.: 21,864 Region Association: South East States
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QUOTE(sixnotfour @ Jan 10 2019, 03:50 PM) Country: Netherlands Company: Bavaria Brouwerij Location: Lieshout Catalog codes: Colnect codes BE-NL-00120 Issued on: 2007 Brand: Bavaria Beverage: Beer Cap Type: Crown-cap - Standard size That is awesome! |
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| SirAndy |
Jan 10 2019, 05:35 PM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,606 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
Learn something new every day, i grew up in Germany and i never knew Bavaria was in the Netherlands.
They taught me in school that it was some kind of dark void near the southern end of Germany ... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif) QUOTE(sixnotfour @ Jan 10 2019, 12:50 PM) Country: Netherlands Company: Bavaria Brouwerij Location: Lieshout Catalog codes: Colnect codes BE-NL-00120 Issued on: 2007 Brand: Bavaria Beverage: Beer Cap Type: Crown-cap - Standard size |
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| 914forme |
Jan 10 2019, 06:41 PM
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Times a wastin', get wrenchin'! Group: Members Posts: 3,896 Joined: 24-July 04 From: Dayton, Ohio Member No.: 2,388 Region Association: None
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QUOTE(SirAndy @ Jan 10 2019, 06:35 PM) Learn something new every day, i grew up in Germany and i never knew Bavaria was in the Netherlands. They taught me in school that it was some kind of dark void near the southern end of Germany ... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif) that is what all my relatives say also, but then they only like things from their region. They live in Stuttgart we get along just fine. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) |
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| Dion |
Jan 10 2019, 06:48 PM
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RN Group: Members Posts: 2,762 Joined: 16-September 04 From: Audubon,PA Member No.: 2,766 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
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Epic stuff happening here Bpic. Way to go! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/popcorn[1].gif)
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| 914forme |
Jan 10 2019, 07:49 PM
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Times a wastin', get wrenchin'! Group: Members Posts: 3,896 Joined: 24-July 04 From: Dayton, Ohio Member No.: 2,388 Region Association: None
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Also best of luck with your Dad. This can be a long and frustrating path you are walking down.
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| peteyd |
Jan 11 2019, 12:48 PM
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QUOTE(BPic @ Jan 10 2019, 03:25 PM) Thanks for the encouragement guys. Once I got the longs done and the structure sound I had to find an engine mount. I'm surprised that these aren't reproduced by RD. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif) @peteyd So bought a used one from AA that looked like this... I have that piece scanned and am slowly working on the design of it too. Pete |
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| SirAndy |
Jan 11 2019, 12:51 PM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,606 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
QUOTE(peteyd @ Jan 11 2019, 10:48 AM) I have that piece scanned and am slowly working on the design of it too. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif) |
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| jfort |
Jan 11 2019, 03:52 PM
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A couple of years ago I was helping a lady who had ALS. Hated watching her go downhill. But we made the best of it. One tends to focus on doing so when death is near. But, the thing is, we all know it's coming for each of us. So, appreciate everyday, tomorrow is not assured, etc., etc. All the phrases one sees on posters and FB. But it's true. Get that car done ASAP. Give your dad a great ride. Silver lining -- you'll probably have to do it the next day so he'll remember. ENJOY
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| BPic |
Jan 11 2019, 03:59 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 341 Joined: 5-February 18 From: Miami, Florida Member No.: 21,864 Region Association: South East States
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QUOTE(jfort @ Jan 11 2019, 04:52 PM) A couple of years ago I was helping a lady who had ALS. Hated watching her go downhill. But we made the best of it. One tends to focus on doing so when death is near. But, the thing is, we all know it's coming for each of us. So, appreciate everyday, tomorrow is not assured, etc., etc. All the phrases one sees on posters and FB. But it's true. Get that car done ASAP. Give your dad a great ride. Silver lining -- you'll probably have to do it the next day so he'll remember. ENJOY So true Jfort! Guess I'll always have an excuse to go for a ride. I'm thinking about jobbing some of the work out to speed it up. |
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| Tdskip |
Jan 11 2019, 04:03 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,684 Joined: 1-December 17 From: soCal Member No.: 21,666 Region Association: None
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Very best wishes for your Dad (and family), please keep us posted!
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| BPic |
Mar 7 2019, 06:46 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 341 Joined: 5-February 18 From: Miami, Florida Member No.: 21,864 Region Association: South East States
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So a lot has happened since my last post. With the 914 and with life in general. I was able to get to the point of removing the braces and mounted the doors so my body guy could check the gaps. The doors were loose enough that we could bump them around to see what kind of play there was in the gaps. He seemed to think he could make them perfect even if he had to trim a little. After removing the right long from stem to stern and the floorboards and firewalls and being on a rotisserie for a year, what do you think, can it be adjusted out?
   [attachmentid=688767] I then was able to get the underside in primer. First I sanded with DA and 80 grit and then hit it with Picklex, BTW this stuff is awesome but time will tell if it lets everything stick.  Went to Jamaica on business and the hotel I stayed at had an old Singer. This is a replica of the car Katharine Hepburn brought to Jamaica in 1953. In front of hotel  Original Car 1953 in Montego Bay with Katharine  Back from Jamiaca and did the undercoating with 3m rubberized undercoating. This is paintable so the bottom will have color when finished.  I then seam sealed the rear trunk and will be doing the rest of the seam sealer this weekend. Thanks for the photos everyone. I was getting worried about how it was going to look. I have a Wurth gun and used the SEM seam sealer. I was dreading this but it really isn't that bad and you can certainly get the height of the original build up. I will be shipping the gun to a member here and they will then offewr it someone else after. My hope is that it get used by anyone on 914world that can use it and it just keeps moving for years to come. I don't think its a perfect match but its not to bad.  I can't believe it looked like this in October 2018 and I have made it this far this fast. Again, I've never done anything like this before but man, I love it! BTW next Wednesday is one year from when I took the first part off of the car.  That's it for now I'll add more but I'm hoping I'll have color next month. Oh and as for the title of this thread here's a picture of the guy who wants to go for a ride.  Attached image(s) 
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| worn |
Mar 7 2019, 07:32 PM
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can't remember Group: Members Posts: 3,145 Joined: 3-June 11 From: Madison, WI Member No.: 13,152 Region Association: Upper MidWest
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Inspiration
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| Dion |
Mar 7 2019, 07:34 PM
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RN Group: Members Posts: 2,762 Joined: 16-September 04 From: Audubon,PA Member No.: 2,766 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
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Way to go Bpic (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) For Dad!
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| bbrock |
Mar 8 2019, 08:40 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,269 Joined: 17-February 17 From: Montana Member No.: 20,845 Region Association: Rocky Mountains
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Wonderful! I think that seam sealer looks spot on. I noticed considerable variation in the original texture even within my car. I suspect we obsess a lot more over getting the right texture than the factory did. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) Great work overall.
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| 914werke |
Mar 8 2019, 09:27 AM
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"I got blisters on me fingers" Group: Members Posts: 10,004 Joined: 22-March 03 From: USofA Member No.: 453 Region Association: Pacific Northwest
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| jmitro |
Mar 8 2019, 06:07 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 713 Joined: 23-July 15 From: Oklahoma Member No.: 18,986 Region Association: None
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really nice work
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