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> Another rustoration project…1972 914-6 Conversion
Cairo94507
post Jun 19 2020, 02:00 PM
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The underside looks nice. I think a lot of people use the bed-liner type spray on the underneath. It's tough and provides a nice sound insulating benefit too. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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post Jun 19 2020, 04:29 PM
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QUOTE(Cairo94507 @ Jun 19 2020, 03:00 PM) *

The underside looks nice. I think a lot of people use the bed-liner type spray on the underneath. It's tough and provides a nice sound insulating benefit too. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)


Thank you for the feedback!

I'm really pleased with how the Upol coating turned out...and how relatively easy it was to apply.

As mentioned, some may not like it, but, I think it looks great and it should be very durable for the bottom side.

Thanks again!
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post Jun 21 2020, 09:12 AM
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QUOTE(9146C @ Jun 12 2020, 12:38 PM) *

I think the bottom side is finally done! (I suspect some folks won't necessarily approve of my choice of bottom coating...)

Media blasted the entire bottom side, sealed all the seams with SEM Seam Sealer, epoxy primed the underside, then finished sprayed with UPOL Raptor Bedliner...I'm happy how it turned out...I was never a fan of colored wheel wells, although if one were inclined, I'm sure you could paint directly over the textured bedliner for a close to factory "ripple" look.

Finally on to the top side finish bodywork/filling. It's been a long six months!


Great work! A lot of us use UPOL Raptor as undercoating. I had mine tinted to match the body color but a lot of cars left the dealer with black undercoating so IMHO, either works. I love the Raptor in this application.
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post Jun 25 2020, 12:21 PM
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@bbrock : Great work! A lot of us use UPOL Raptor as undercoating. I had mine tinted to match the body color but a lot of cars left the dealer with black undercoating so IMHO, either works. I love the Raptor in this application.
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Great point on the "tintability" of the UPOL Raptor Liner! Thank you!

Starting now with the surface filling. Mounted the doors temporarily...really, really happy how the door gaps turned out...that was always on my mind following the longitudinal repair, as well as the height of the replacement sail panels at the door handle.

Starting to come together.


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post Jul 23 2020, 03:49 PM
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Fill, sand, prime, repeat...

Sometimes it seems never ending! I finally started using a half sheet of sandpaper wrapped around a 2" PVC pipe to get the contour of the fender flares...looking a whole lot better without the look of cottage cheese!

The dark primer has been my guide coat to check for smoothness...sanded off after every new application.

The "oil canning" on the flares was a little disappointing, but, that's working itself out too.

Hoping to get everything sanded down by next week to apply an initial coat of polyester primer.


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post Jul 23 2020, 04:38 PM
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How are you addressing the oil canning? You definitely do not want to have that problem when you put color on. Torch, hammer, dolly and a compressed air line should take care to it. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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post Jul 23 2020, 08:17 PM
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QUOTE(Cairo94507 @ Jul 24 2020, 10:38 AM) *

How are you addressing the oil canning? You definitely do not want to have that problem when you put color on. Torch, hammer, dolly and a compressed air line should take care to it. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)


Depends how bad really and perhaps too late ,the way the OP is working he should get it right and certainly has the skills,if the car is repainted in white its less of an issue also.
Well done (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif) .
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post Jul 24 2020, 05:16 AM
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Another thread I’ve somehow not seen before.
That’s some very nice work. Look forward to seeing and learning more.
Cheers, Dion
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post Jul 24 2020, 06:18 AM
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At you skill level I'm sure you'll resolve the oil can issue.
Can I suggest a method to shape the flare flanges ?
There are pictures and a description in my build thread 'GT project' big day
attached is a pic of the idea.
White GT ? Great color !


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post Jul 24 2020, 07:50 AM
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Thanks for the feedback everyone!

The "oil canning" I experienced was primarily on the top side of the rear flares with several indentations as delivered.

The front flares were much better with only 1 or 2 imperfections.

If I had access to an English Wheel, it may have been easier to smooth out the rears before installation.

After welding the fenders on, I did heat/hammer out the worst of the indentations.

I'm actually using the Evercoat 156 body filler...very easy to work with. Surprisingly, the foot long 2" PVC pipe (using a rotating hand movement) really helped to smooth out the transition of the body/flares.

I'm really happy with the location/blend of the front and rear flares based on the numerous photos I studied prior to installing these.

@rgalla9146 : Certainly enjoyed viewing your thread! Thanks! (More motivation for me!)

Next week, I'll be sending my transmission up to Dr Evil to have my Wavetrac LSD installed and have an inspection performed on the internals...excited for this work to be completed as my project progresses.
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post Jul 31 2020, 02:26 PM
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Getting closer...maybe 3-4 small areas to complete...


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post Jul 31 2020, 03:53 PM
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That looks terrific. I can't wait to see it all blocked and in color. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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post Aug 1 2020, 12:31 AM
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Thats gonna make a nice coffee table once you get the car off of it .....
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post Aug 22 2020, 03:12 PM
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This has been an exercise in patience!!

Twice before, I thought I had it "perfect"...only to find imperfections again!

Third time is a charm! (Third coat of polyester primer that is...after finding new "issues" after the two previous coats.)

This should be my final block sand now and then apply a single coat of urethane primer prior to top coat.

Finally happy how this has turned out.


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Your work is deeply inspiring!

Just got lost in your pics for awhile, and so cool to see where the car started and where it is now. SO much possibility and fun from here...

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post Aug 22 2020, 05:49 PM
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Nice! Mine took three rounds of polyester and block sanding too so I know that feeling. She's looking great!
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post Aug 23 2020, 08:03 PM
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Thank you for the words of encouragement Gentlemen!

Truthfully, I think I may be teetering on the brink of "project burn-out". Thankfully, I can see the light at the end of the tunnel.

Just a rough guesstimate, but, estimating I've worked on this for about 20-25 hours per week for the last 40 weeks.

I knew it wasn't going to be easy (nothing worthwhile ever is!)...I just underestimated what it was really going to take.

It's much clearer to me now why many people here have said to buy the best 914 you can afford! So true!

At least I'll have the experience under my belt when it's said and done!

I'll be taking a little bit of a breather the next few weeks...Louisiana's infamous "Love Bug Season" is not a good time for paint work!

Appreciate this community for the help and inspiration!
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post Aug 28 2020, 02:04 PM
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Block sanded the third coat of poly primer. Still have some sanding left to do (primarily the door jams and the engine lid), but, getting closer to spraying the urethane primer prior to top coat.


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So close! Get some color on that 914! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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Looking great. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif)

Looks like you are but I always check the fender well lip edges and the bottoms of the fenders and doors. I see lots of painted 914s where they seem to overlook those areas when painting. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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