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> 914 GT 3.6 Ferrari Build, - Mechanicals coming along, electronics soon!
technicalninja
post Mar 2 2024, 04:37 PM
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You're going to need the Ferrari mesh in the first pic in Van B's post.

Wonder how much that stuff cost?

Just different enough from 914 mesh to be noticeable.

Almost looks like little slices of pie...

Nope, it's Italian, Pizza it is!
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post Mar 2 2024, 04:58 PM
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QUOTE(tygaboy @ Mar 2 2024, 04:19 PM) *

In order to get a more accurate visual, I made a quickie return and clamped it onto the curve. With that dropped edge, it still looked crowded at the plenum so I moved that end of the curve forward maybe another .75".
That overhead shot shows just how much material has been removed but it's no where near as dramatic when viewed from the side. Of course, the car is on the Quick Jacks so much higher than it will be when typically seen.

But I think this curve idea works well and that return REALLY cleans things up and gives a better impression of how this is going to look.


That top view (pic didn't quote over, probably a mistake on my part) made me think an isosceles trapezoid with the same angle (in reverse) in the truck lid which will negate the curved cut out, might work too.

You've already ripped into the trunk lid; A little more "lightening" won't hurt.

Might be too much BS with the trunk floor but it was just a thought.

You could "try it out for size/look" with a bit of masking tape.

Super neat project!
Wish I lived closer...
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post Mar 4 2024, 12:57 PM
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With EAG likely out of the picture, I contacted Control Cables and it looks like they can help. They make an end fitting that's dangerously close to what the Ferrari needs. What's awesome is that it's removable! Dimensionally, it's slightly undersized so I can maybe sleeve it or just make a new one that's "Control Cables" on the inside and "Ferrari" on the outside!

Here you can see the Ferrari cable (with the tape measure) and the Control Cable with its removable end fitting. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif)


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post Mar 5 2024, 02:07 PM
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Files + angle grinders + d/a + a bit of time and the plenum patches are nearly ready. Even though this end is entirely hidden once it's in the car - all that's visible are the top and side radii - a few spots still need a bit of tidying up.


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post Mar 5 2024, 03:28 PM
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Nice! love the sharpie text too (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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post Mar 5 2024, 09:09 PM
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I’m pretty impressed with the quality of that sand cast aluminum. It welded really clean!
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post Mar 9 2024, 07:52 AM
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OK, OK, here're the details about getting things to where they are now.
And how about supporting a fellow Worlder? Subscribe! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GNMQuXrofcA
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post Mar 9 2024, 08:33 AM
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Love "the curve"; flows nicely with the roof and sail panels. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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post Mar 9 2024, 09:00 AM
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Shaping up!….pun intended (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)
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post Mar 9 2024, 04:53 PM
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Knowing it's a tight fit between the IM and targa top I'm thinking doing the same curve but mirrored.

If you want to keep the endcap grills for looks, it would be easier to add a slice of solid on top of the mesh than to reshape the structure for a little extra mesh that you would then need to make.

...unless you want to do a 2 piece lid like the Fiero, which makes sense with what little room you have around the IM.

Window screen makes for cheap and easy mesh since you like to see things mocked up.

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PS. Have you tried to open the trunk yet? That may change the cut size.
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post Mar 9 2024, 06:18 PM
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See. someone else had the same idea...

Check my post 962.

That's actually a good post number to hit!

Better would have been post 914!
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post Mar 9 2024, 07:23 PM
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QUOTE(tygaboy @ Mar 4 2024, 10:57 AM) *

With EAG likely out of the picture, I contacted Control Cables and it looks like they can help. They make an end fitting that's dangerously close to what the Ferrari needs. What's awesome is that it's removable! Dimensionally, it's slightly undersized so I can maybe sleeve it or just make a new one that's "Control Cables" on the inside and "Ferrari" on the outside!

Here you can see the Ferrari cable (with the tape measure) and the Control Cable with its removable end fitting. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif)


Greg over at Control Cable (Santa Fe Springs CA) is great. I can leave him a mock-up, usually a length of H/D extension cord with some blue tape at each end>marking the points where the type of end goes; and pick up a perfect operating Cable in about a week. He does mostly SAE, but has done some
metric ends for me as well (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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post Mar 10 2024, 09:29 AM
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It's not lost on me how fortunate I am. Yesterday I had a unique opportunity to hang out with a group of serious Porsche folks.
While I thought the Singer DLS would be the highlight of my day, it turns out it was when the owner of the 910 said, "You want to sit in it?". Uh... Yes! Yes I do!

That 910 was 2nd in class/4th overall at Sebring in '67.
Quite a day...


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post Mar 10 2024, 10:35 AM
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The famous Siffert / Hermann / Baker car....!

What an opportunity!

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post Mar 10 2024, 11:06 AM
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Wow! Great opportunity and glad you got a photo. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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post Mar 13 2024, 08:05 AM
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For others doing a 360 gated 6-speed swap, here are the specs for the shifter cables from Control Cables.
Feel free to PM me for the shifter mount CAD file.

At The Red Barn, we're all about giving back to the community! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif)


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QUOTE(tygaboy @ Mar 13 2024, 07:05 AM) *
At The Red Barn, we're all about giving back to the community!

It's easy to give back to a community of 1 ...
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post Mar 13 2024, 11:33 AM
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The 910 is bad ass. Looks like a tight fit.
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post Mar 16 2024, 08:47 AM
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Moving on to suspension and driveline stuff:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YYWU_DcBAII
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post Mar 23 2024, 08:58 AM
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Early review of this episode:
"Elements of this build are SHOCKING! Other times, it's all a bit shifty..."
Enjoy!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Gx3TvD_O24
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