 Irish Green '71 "Resto", Update: the 914 has been sold! |
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| djway |
 Apr 17 2020, 09:37 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  |
Great job. After an hour or so of reading tonight I am beginning to believe that the rust was installed at the Karmann factory......
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| Dick Bandwagon |
Apr 18 2020, 03:19 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 2 Joined: 18-April 20 From: Bathroom of the Cheesecake Factory in Boca Raton Member No.: 24,155 Region Association: None |
Good looking floors, Suzanne must be proud.
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| twistedstang |
Apr 18 2020, 04:07 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 220 Joined: 9-January 06 From: Port Huron, MI Member No.: 5,395 Region Association: None 
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Wow. First time checking out this build thread......great fab skills, a great build thread, and fast too. Very nice work!
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| jaredmcginness |
Apr 18 2020, 06:28 PM
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... Group: Members Posts: 502 Joined: 12-June 19 From: Baltimore Member No.: 23,209 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
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QUOTE(djway @ Apr 17 2020, 11:37 PM)  Great job. After an hour or so of reading tonight I am beginning to believe that the rust was installed at the Karmann factory...... 1000%! I feel like every seam, pre factory weld, was sprayed with a rust inducing layer. QUOTE(Dick Bandwagon @ Apr 18 2020, 05:19 PM) Good looking floors, Suzanne must be proud. Haha! Thanks for reading the thread Nate! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) QUOTE(twistedstang @ Apr 18 2020, 06:07 PM) Wow. First time checking out this build thread......great fab skills, a great build thread, and fast too. Very nice work! Much appreciated. This virus has left me socially.... free. A lot of unrestricted garage time. Sooner I get it done the sooner we're on the road. Another update coming in a moment. |
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| jaredmcginness |
Apr 18 2020, 06:44 PM
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... Group: Members Posts: 502 Joined: 12-June 19 From: Baltimore Member No.: 23,209 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
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Page 6.
Floors are "100%" Here's some photos. Correct side, thanks to you guys. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i.imgur.com-23209-1587257083.1.jpg) Blending in. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i.imgur.com-23209-1587257087.2.jpg) Both sides. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i.imgur.com-23209-1587257087.3.jpg) Ground seam sealed and primed. Wow, it looks nice when things are one color. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i.imgur.com-23209-1587257087.4.jpg) Same order of business for the underside. Sealed every seam I could find. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i.imgur.com-23209-1587257087.5.jpg) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/drooley.gif) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i.imgur.com-23209-1587257087.6.jpg) If you have a keen eye, you'll notice in the background that I wrapped up my Fuchs. I used 185/65. Nice and puffy. Not too big. Some might be upset that I bought Ohtsus and not R888s but hey, its just a 1700cc. ha. I had them on my '93 Corrado in 16" and was totally happy with them. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i.imgur.com-23209-1587257087.7.jpg) Tomorrow, I'll weld in the seat mounts and E-brake accoutrements. I've decided to use a roll on tar-like sound deadening that I found in another thread. So I will do the firewall and probably floor pans up with that. Another choice I made this weekend was to nix the backpad and go with the perlon carpet fire wall. I think it looks nice, opens things up, and suits my style. I have an early and late style backrest, both are not in great shape. Obviously, I am not a perfectionist or a purist. So I don't too much care about keeping this car "as it came" I do a little (a lot) sewing work on the side, so I think it will be a fun project. I've seen enough photos in other threads to be convinced that I like the carpeted wall. Thanks for reading! |
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| trojanhorsepower |
Apr 18 2020, 07:23 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 861 Joined: 21-September 03 From: Marion, NC Member No.: 1,179 Region Association: None |
Wow. Great work!
Keep the updates coming. Peter |
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| bkrantz |
Apr 18 2020, 09:29 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 7,742 Joined: 3-August 19 From: SW Colorado Member No.: 23,343 Region Association: Rocky Mountains
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QUOTE(jaredmcginness @ Apr 18 2020, 06:44 PM) Tomorrow, I'll weld in the seat mounts and E-brake accoutrements. I had good luck bolting the hinges to the seat bases, and clamping the front tilt-adjustment teeth to the cross bar, and then tacking everything in place. |
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| jaredmcginness |
Apr 20 2020, 10:28 AM
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... Group: Members Posts: 502 Joined: 12-June 19 From: Baltimore Member No.: 23,209 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
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Ok, weekend fun. Large amount of small updates...
Part 1: Cleaned up the seatmounts in preparation of install. Wire brush, paint and prime. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i.imgur.com-23209-1587400124.1.jpg) As Bkrantz recommended above. I clamped the U Height adjuster bracket, lined the seat bracket up, bolt the hinges to the base and tac it all together. Worked great and took mere minutes. Both installed: (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i.imgur.com-23209-1587400124.2.jpg) Being a '71 I only had a drivers side U bracket and height adjust teeth. I am going to run later style, single seats. I made the U brackets out of 16g and a hammer... I found the teeth online.... eh... lets make it ourselves at work. Drew this up on solidworks. Took the better part of an hour. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i.imgur.com-23209-1587400124.3.jpg) Measurements taken entirely off the old piece. Cut on a laser, .25" A36 Steel. Tapped to M8. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i.imgur.com-23209-1587400125.4.jpg) Stock teeth is 5/16" wide. So my new piece is a bit narrower, but I don't think .060 will make a difference in the seat mounting/adjustment. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i.imgur.com-23209-1587400125.5.jpg) Old and New. Pretty happy with it. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i.imgur.com-23209-1587400125.6.jpg) Part 2: Worked on a quickie fix for the hand brake bulb. Bottom half rusted away. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i.imgur.com-23209-1587400125.7.jpg) Remade the cable guide cover. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i.imgur.com-23209-1587400125.8.jpg) Overlapped. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i.imgur.com-23209-1587400125.9.jpg) Back to the hand brake. Sanded and painted. This is a finicky piece! Bare with me.... Apparently '70 and '71 have a cool 2 piece folding handle design, so you dont catch your thigh on the lever. Cool piece but annoying. I found out I was missing a spring piece that releases the tooth. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i.imgur.com-23209-1587400125.10.jpg) I did some research and learned its a common break. I found the replacement rod + spring for $40. I'll try and fix it first. Here is the fix I cooked up. Bent piece of 16g welded to the end. It seems to work on the vise.... This might be one of those situations where I upgrade to the late style in the near future.... (hint... anyone have an extra laying around?) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i.imgur.com-23209-1587400125.11.jpg) Thanks for reading. |
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| Dick Bandwagon |
Apr 20 2020, 09:55 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 2 Joined: 18-April 20 From: Bathroom of the Cheesecake Factory in Boca Raton Member No.: 24,155 Region Association: None |
Seat adjuster turned out very nicely.
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| jaredmcginness |
Apr 22 2020, 11:23 AM
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... Group: Members Posts: 502 Joined: 12-June 19 From: Baltimore Member No.: 23,209 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
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Handbrake welded and cable attached, cable cover welded, sealer applied, primed...
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/yellowsleep[1].gif) Now laying some paint down in the floors today. Looks nice, so far. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i.imgur.com-23209-1587576185.1.jpg) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i.imgur.com-23209-1587576186.2.jpg) |
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| jaredmcginness |
Apr 22 2020, 06:02 PM
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... Group: Members Posts: 502 Joined: 12-June 19 From: Baltimore Member No.: 23,209 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
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And paint on the floor is done. Looking nice and smooth.
(IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i.imgur.com-23209-1587600127.1.jpg) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i.imgur.com-23209-1587600127.2.jpg) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/type.gif) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i.imgur.com-23209-1587600127.3.jpg) Here's a quick throw back from a few weeks ago: (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i.imgur.com-23209-1587600128.4.jpg) Second lease on life for this floor pan! Next on the list (that are big enough to be their own posts): -914LTD outer reinforcement kit -Butyl and Carpet -Battery tray and paint -Delete side markers and antenna. -5 Lug Swap kit (when it arrives) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/stirthepot.gif) |
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| bkrantz |
Apr 22 2020, 09:19 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 7,742 Joined: 3-August 19 From: SW Colorado Member No.: 23,343 Region Association: Rocky Mountains
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Looking great! You are getting ahead of me now.
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| jaredmcginness |
Apr 24 2020, 05:48 PM
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... Group: Members Posts: 502 Joined: 12-June 19 From: Baltimore Member No.: 23,209 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
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Hey all,
Not a ton to update. Driving down to VA in the morning to pick up some drivers quality seats and a few other pieces, for pennies on the dollar. The seats I have are gnarly and crispy. Here are a few updates on the car... Started the passenger 914LTD outer Stiffening Kit. Fits great. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i.imgur.com-23209-1587772116.1.jpg) Passenger side requires a bit of rust repair before I install that side. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i.imgur.com-23209-1587772117.2.jpg) Cut out. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i.imgur.com-23209-1587772117.3.jpg) Metal ready, shape replacement, weld and grind. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i.imgur.com-23209-1587772117.4.jpg) Start forming the replacement jamb section. All of these parts are 16g. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i.imgur.com-23209-1587772117.5.jpg) Little more sanding and filler primer and we should be smooth. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i.imgur.com-23209-1587772117.6.jpg) I'm grateful this side of the car has a lot less rust... an afternoon of work vs. 3 weeks. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welder.gif) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i.imgur.com-23209-1587772117.7.jpg) I hope every one has a nice weekend. |
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| kroelofsen |
Apr 25 2020, 05:01 AM
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Nice work indeed... Good progress! |
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| jaredmcginness |
Apr 25 2020, 08:01 PM
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... Group: Members Posts: 502 Joined: 12-June 19 From: Baltimore Member No.: 23,209 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
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Picked up some seats this morning. Pretty unassuming corduroy. Will clean up well. Nice bolsters, will get me by for now....
(IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i.imgur.com-23209-1587866487.1.jpg) Upon further inspection... seller said they may have been a recover... Later in the car, the girlfriend started peeling the cord back. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i.imgur.com-23209-1587866488.2.jpg) What's this!!! Lets peel some more. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i.imgur.com-23209-1587866488.3.jpg) Beautiful brand new tartan plaid beneath! I assume this was a dealer cover up? Maybe they couldn't sell the audacious plaid in '76? Or someone wanted 'this' car with 'that' interior. Regardless, I am really happy to have come across these for $50 from another world member. I love tartan - its a saved ebay search of mine - so this made my weekend. I will peel back the rest tomorrow with my seam ripper and see what is beneath. Jared |
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| JOEPROPER |
Apr 25 2020, 08:21 PM
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The answer is "no" unless you ask... Group: Members Posts: 1,184 Joined: 21-November 15 From: White Plains New York Member No.: 19,387 Region Association: North East States
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Nice score! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif)
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| DRPHIL914 |
Apr 25 2020, 10:00 PM
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Dr. Phil Group: Members Posts: 5,764 Joined: 9-December 09 From: Bluffton, SC Member No.: 11,106 Region Association: South East States
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QUOTE(jaredmcginness @ Apr 25 2020, 10:01 PM) Picked up some seats this morning. Pretty unassuming corduroy. Will clean up well. Nice bolsters, will get me by for now.... (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i.imgur.com-23209-1587866487.1.jpg) Upon further inspection... seller said they may have been a recover... Later in the car, the girlfriend started peeling the cord back. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i.imgur.com-23209-1587866488.2.jpg) What's this!!! Lets peel some more. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i.imgur.com-23209-1587866488.3.jpg) Beautiful brand new tartan plaid beneath! I assume this was a dealer cover up? Maybe they couldn't sell the audacious plaid in '76? Or someone wanted 'this' car with 'that' interior. Regardless, I am really happy to have come across these for $50 from another world member. I love tartan - its a saved ebay search of mine - so this made my weekend. I will peel back the rest tomorrow with my seam ripper and see what is beneath. Jared (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif) ok this is the 914 equivalent to someone buying a “dogs playing poker” painting and finding an original Rembrandt behind it!! nice! |
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| BeatNavy |
Apr 26 2020, 05:29 AM
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Certified Professional Scapegoat Group: Members Posts: 2,924 Joined: 26-February 14 From: Easton, MD Member No.: 17,042 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
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QUOTE(DRPHIL914 @ Apr 26 2020, 12:00 AM) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif) ok this is the 914 equivalent to someone buying a “dogs playing poker” painting and finding an original Rembrandt behind it!! nice! Or in 914 terms taking off a rocker cover and finding brand new steel. Jared, your car is going to be a battle tank with those long reinforcements and other 16 ga metal. How long before you end up upgrading the 1.7? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif) |
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| jaredmcginness |
Apr 26 2020, 09:56 AM
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... Group: Members Posts: 502 Joined: 12-June 19 From: Baltimore Member No.: 23,209 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
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QUOTE(BeatNavy @ Apr 26 2020, 07:29 AM) Jared, your car is going to be a battle tank with those long reinforcements and other 16 ga metal. How long before you end up upgrading the 1.7? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif) It's a tad overkill but. I dont want to think about repairing a long on this car again. So. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif) I hope once I get that 1.7 in, drive for a bit and personally experience how anemic they are known go be, I will be more likely to put some money aside for a 2.0. Unless someone has a great deal on one now. ha! Here's the seat update. Made a side thread, because it is just so fun... Peeled. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i.imgur.com-23209-1587916566.1.jpg) 3 hours with a seam ripper. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i.imgur.com-23209-1587916567.2.jpg) Clean and assembled. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i.imgur.com-23209-1587916567.3.jpg) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i.imgur.com-23209-1587916567.4.jpg) I am in love.... All coming together, eh! I lucked out on this one. |
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| djway |
Apr 26 2020, 11:56 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 787 Joined: 16-October 15 From: Riverside Member No.: 19,266 Region Association: Southern California |
QUOTE(jaredmcginness @ Apr 26 2020, 08:56 AM) QUOTE(BeatNavy @ Apr 26 2020, 07:29 AM) Jared, your car is going to be a battle tank with those long reinforcements and other 16 ga metal. How long before you end up upgrading the 1.7? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif) It's a tad overkill but. I dont want to think about repairing a long on this car again. So. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif) I hope once I get that 1.7 in, drive for a bit and personally experience how anemic they are known go be, I will be more likely to put some money aside for a 2.0. Unless someone has a great deal on one now. ha! Here's the seat update. Made a side thread, because it is just so fun... Peeled. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i.imgur.com-23209-1587916566.1.jpg) 3 hours with a seam ripper. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i.imgur.com-23209-1587916567.2.jpg) Clean and assembled. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i.imgur.com-23209-1587916567.3.jpg) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i.imgur.com-23209-1587916567.4.jpg) I am in love.... All coming together, eh! I lucked out on this one. That there is some beautiful hidden treasure |
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