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> 914 GT 3.6 Ferrari Build, - Final steps before starting (I hope!)
tygaboy
post Sep 9 2025, 10:13 AM
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Why couldn't I have figured this out in the beginning? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif)
After the fail by the powder coaters and my multiple fails with the VHT rattle can product (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif), I spent some time searching for what other options exist to replicate a wrinkle finish.

And looky what I found. And Son Of A Biscuit, it couldn't have been a more obvious URL: wrinklepaint.com
How embarrassing. But the awesome news is highlighted in yellow. I've communicated with the company and they do ship to CA (but only the liquid, no spray cans).

It ain't cheap but the good stuff usually isn't. Now to find a painter to apply it.


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post Sep 9 2025, 10:19 AM
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All the cool colors, too! Plus they offer some other interesting products I may try, such as chrome and metallic satin steel paint. That might open up some interesting options for things like fiberglass bumpers or ??? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif)


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post Oct 11 2025, 07:32 AM
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After a few weeks focusing on the wide-body project, I'm back on the 914 Ferrari.
Getting closer...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XWjEWkaYQYc
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post Oct 11 2025, 05:53 PM
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cool project, got me thinking about the extra 355 engine I have stored under the stairs at my shop. Not sure if I will live long enough to see completion of said project
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post Oct 12 2025, 07:50 AM
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Really nice wiring - I doubt it was that beautiful and resistant to vibration, etc., when Ferrari built the cars. Just amazing skills being demonstrated by Chris. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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post Oct 18 2025, 07:00 AM
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Slow going. But progress is being made.

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post Nov 1 2025, 07:04 AM
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Enough with the wiring. Let's get back to some fabrication, eh?

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post Nov 1 2025, 07:15 AM
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Amazing work as always.
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post Nov 1 2025, 07:36 AM
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Wow!!!! That is so much nicer and completely fits this build with the tunnel "Red Barned".
Absolutely cool. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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post Nov 1 2025, 10:16 AM
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Nice fabrication as always.
Watching with great interest!
...now I need to buy another tool. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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post Nov 1 2025, 05:02 PM
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In #88, what did you use for the the SS fuel line separator that was in the tunnel?
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post Nov 1 2025, 10:21 PM
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QUOTE(NARP74 @ Nov 1 2025, 04:02 PM) *

In #88, what did you use for the the SS fuel line separator that was in the tunnel?

@NARP74 - Those are NotcHead line clamps. Available in different sizes. Use separately or like I did - screwed together back-to-back, as in pic.


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post Nov 2 2025, 09:26 AM
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QUOTE(tygaboy @ Nov 1 2025, 10:21 PM) *

QUOTE(NARP74 @ Nov 1 2025, 04:02 PM) *

In #88, what did you use for the the SS fuel line separator that was in the tunnel?

@NARP74 - Those are NotcHead line clamps. Available in different sizes. Use separately or like I did - screwed together back-to-back, as in pic.

Awesome, thank you!
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post Nov 6 2025, 07:17 PM
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The 911 steering column/ignition switch conversion is nearing completion. I treated the car to a Momo hub and now need to select a steering wheel. This is just an old RaceMark wheel I had. Note it uses a different bolt pattern so only a couple fasteners in use but I wanted to check the ergonomics of this new set up.


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post Nov 8 2025, 07:57 AM
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The latest progress as I close in on finalizing the wiring.

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post Nov 11 2025, 06:03 PM
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The chassis stiffening begins. Note that the internal long stiffener kit has already been installed. I'm going to do a set up similar to what I did in the LS car, as pictured, but the door bars will be lower in the front, to ease entry/exit as much as possible.


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QUOTE(tygaboy @ Nov 11 2025, 04:03 PM) *

The chassis stiffening begins. Note that the internal long stiffener kit has already been installed. I'm going to do a set up similar to what I did in the LS car, as pictured, but the door bars will be lower in the front, to ease entry/exit as much as possible.

On my car we moved the cross bar up higher and behind the lower part of the dashboard. There's actually plenty of space there for a bar.

That way, i kept the full leg room and there's no way i get my knee caps ripped off in case of a violent impact.
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QUOTE(SirAndy @ Nov 12 2025, 07:29 AM) *

QUOTE(tygaboy @ Nov 11 2025, 04:03 PM) *

The chassis stiffening begins. Note that the internal long stiffener kit has already been installed. I'm going to do a set up similar to what I did in the LS car, as pictured, but the door bars will be lower in the front, to ease entry/exit as much as possible.

On my car we moved the cross bar up higher and behind the lower part of the dashboard. There's actually plenty of space there for a bar.

That way, i kept the full leg room and there's no way i get my knee caps ripped off in case of a violent impact.
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@tygaboy
Some crappy pics from the cage install.

You can see the cross bar is running right under the steering column and ends up completely behind the lower dash.
That way it's completely hidden and i can even use the stock lower dash padding.

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post Nov 12 2025, 10:44 AM
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@SirAndy - Yours is certainly higher but I think I'm OK. It's a bit deceiving when the dash pad isn't installed. Here's the LS car with and without the pad.


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I forgot to mention: I have determined I need to keep the vertical of the hoop behind the door opening to allow for ease of entry. The LS car isn't too bad but I want to lower where the door bar meets the front hoop by about 1.5".
It should make sense once I start fitting the door bar.
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