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> 914 tube framed 2.7T finally under way., Official project progress thread...
914_1.8t
post Jun 8 2006, 05:50 PM
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I few of you I've spoken with recently asked...you here's a progress thread with lot of pics.

The specs on the build...

Car: 72' 914 body completely gutted with FG flares.
Engine/Trans: Audi 2.7tt w/ audi 6 spd gearbox
Suspension/Brakes:
Front: TBD
Rear: TBD
Sway bars/spings/shockd: TBD
Wheels/Tires:
Front: 18x8.5" 225x35x18
Rear: 18x9.5" 285x30x18

Starting point: My 1.8t conversion, after having driven it for only 2-3 days...into the garage for the new conversion.


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post Jun 8 2006, 05:52 PM
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Removed doors and hoods:


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post Jun 8 2006, 05:54 PM
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And some SawsAll fun...


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post Jun 8 2006, 05:57 PM
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1.8t engine/trans are gone....new 2.7T has arrived:


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post Jun 8 2006, 05:57 PM
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post Jun 8 2006, 06:00 PM
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After a few months of collecting dust....started working on the car on Monday and got this much done: Half of the roll cage...tried to make it as hidden as possible.


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post Jun 8 2006, 06:02 PM
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Got some more work done today, as of right now, everytning is Tac'd in with the old MIG, will TIG weld the thing later.


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post Jun 8 2006, 06:04 PM
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Good day today...My Tig welder came in....the old Mig will be seeing a lot less use now:


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post Jun 8 2006, 06:07 PM
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Also yesterday, porsche1026 stopped by and got a roll bar isntalled that I had in the classifieds....I would have made it a little different but made it the way he wanted. It was a little tricky as I had to bend it wierd/uncemetrical in order to keep the hand rests on the door panels in...and they are diff on both sides.

Nice meeting you.


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post Jun 8 2006, 06:08 PM
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Wow...my hands are tired of typing and posting....any feedback or ideas are welcomed.
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post Jun 8 2006, 06:13 PM
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WHOA!

Did you do ANY small 1 inch square tubes to hold the tub in place? prior to gutting the tub? Typically we support the door openings and such with *something* You have seen our bent tubs..

Also:

Are you using 1 5/8 DOM ?

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post Jun 8 2006, 06:17 PM
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hey Sonu....good progress...

comments??

yes, I'd add plates that'll attach the bar to the seat belt mounts up on the targa bar....


that "petty" bar is a waste of material in that location as well as being dangerous to him and any passangers....hope the owner has a good dental plan....

the bar needs to go as far foward as possible and ideally attach to the longs on the pass. side....
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post Jun 8 2006, 06:19 PM
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QUOTE(Brad Roberts @ Jun 8 2006, 05:13 PM) *

WHOA!

Did you do ANY small 1 inch square tubes to hold the tub in place? prior to gutting the tub? Typically we support the door openings and such with *something* You have seen our bent tubs..

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Are you using 1 5/8 DOM ?

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Not much....but yes I did use some although not in the pictures. Also the car is supported in the front and back to ensure the tub doesn't flex. The body will basically be just hanging onto the chassis. I test fitted the doors today and they close perfect (line up like before.).

1 1/2" x .120 DOM with 3x2x.125 boxed frame.
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post Jun 8 2006, 06:22 PM
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QUOTE(Mueller @ Jun 8 2006, 05:17 PM) *

hey Sonu....good progress...

comments??

yes, I'd add plates that'll attach the bar to the seat belt mounts up on the targa bar....


that "petty" bar is a waste of material in that location as well as being dangerous to him and any passangers....hope the owner has a good dental plan....

the bar needs to go as far foward as possible and ideally attach to the longs on the pass. side....

I suggested making it as you said...but that the way he wanted it.

And yes...plates will be attached to the seat belt points as well as other places.
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post Jun 8 2006, 06:24 PM
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nice hoop....

but yeah.. petty bar and street car dont like each other LOL
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post Jun 8 2006, 06:40 PM
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are you going to be using the stock rear shock mounting? (looks like you specifically cut around the "shock towers").

are you going to stay with the rear trailing arms? the more I see my 5-link coming together, the more I find my pants around my ankles... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif) Probably won't work for crap knowing my luck, but makes nice room in the back.
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post Jun 8 2006, 06:45 PM
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byndbad914: That pic your referencing was before with the 1.8T conversion. Now there is nothing there...basically only the outer shell exists, even the inner part of the longs and fenders are history. It will be a variation of uneven length A-Arms front and back.

And I don't mind getting comments/critique on the design of this build...let me know if you notice anyting obviously wrong with what I'm doing or if you have any advise about the tube chassis build.
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post Jun 8 2006, 06:48 PM
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Hey Sonu - that is quite a project! I met you briefly at the swap last weekend while we were all drooling over the v8 headers. Keep those pics comming.

Just curious why the 1.8t didn't hold your interest longer than a couple of days? That seems like a decent little engine for a 914....I guess bigger is better.
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post Jun 8 2006, 07:14 PM
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QUOTE(914_1.8t @ Jun 8 2006, 05:45 PM) *

And I don't mind getting comments/critique on the design of this build...let me know if you notice anyting obviously wrong with what I'm doing or if you have any advise about the tube chassis build.

Nothing glaringly wrong, but just a note - I looked back thru the pics and sho nuf the rear is gutted. That doesn't leave much for rigidity to the whole rear/targa area at the back. All the rear weight is transfered thru at the long. You might want to weld some tabs onto your roll cage to the old seat belt mount holes in the targa bar (but be sure to have the doors and roof on to get the sails/door jams all lined up again.

I say this from experience - I went to the chassis shop after they had a cutting heyday and I realized if I took the top off, the whole rear would probably break off (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) So I made some tabs, "yanked" the sail back into place and tacked them in place. The rear was sagging almost 1/2" with the doors closed and top on!

Just hate to see you working away, hear some creaking, then the whole ass-end hits the dirt.
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post Jun 8 2006, 07:22 PM
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ChrisNPDrider: I love the 1.8t engine and think it's great...the car felt awesome with it. But when I decided to do the tube frame...I also decided I wanted a motor with more potential as well as a 6spd.

byndbad914: Thanks for the advise...I've got the back supported and so far the hasn't sagged at all as the doors fit and everything lines up. But I'll get it braced better to avoid movement/misalignment. No point in risking it and ending up doing more work later. Any new updates on your project...I'll look for your thread.
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