 The Official "The Beast(TM)" Build Thread, Finally....it starts....albeit slowly.... |
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| nine14cats |
 Jul 20 2006, 09:29 AM
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Bill Pickering -- 914-6 GT aka....Leeloo  Group: Members Posts: 2,618 Joined: 10-February 03 From: Campbell, CA Member No.: 287 Region Association: None  |
"The Beast™" build is again on the front burner after several starts and stops over the last 2 years. I had finally pulled the plug on the project when Randal Barrick and I started co-driving a 911 at AX's and we formed our little race team: BPR (Barrick - Pickering Racing).
Now with the combined energy and resources (ok....it's really about money (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) ) several projects are moving forward. Randal's build on the 1600lbs Raby monster continues. "The Beast™" has moved to the front burner as Scott Yeaman of Yeaman Auto Body has the chassis ready for powdercoat. When a non-car person looks at the car, they see a cut up 914 tub with body kit. But when you look at the car closely, you can see the potential. This car has now surpassed the 400+ hours of work on it. This it just to prep it. So next week the chassis goes to powder coat..... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/clap56.gif) Next up for Randal and I is to source a powerplant. We're 99% sure we will go with a 993 3.6 (ala Fritz - our 911). We already have a flipped R&P 915 box. This box will get the WEVO treatment. We already have 2 sets of wheels and slicks. Adjustable 27mm Smart Racing bar up front. Adjustable Weltmeister (yes...Weltmeister!) out back. 2 way adjustable Ground Control coil overs on all 4 corners. And of course, a Sheridan Body Kit. Here are a few pics of the car ready for powdercoat. It's still going to be a while, but once painted, it will get exciting. And the plan is to have a 914Club weekend with Brad joining up here at Yeaman Auto Body to reassemble the car after all the bits are in front of us. Bill P. Attached image(s) 
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| So.Cal.914 |
Jul 20 2006, 08:31 PM
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"...And it has a front trunk too." Group: Members Posts: 6,588 Joined: 15-February 04 From: Low Desert, CA./ Hills of N.J. Member No.: 1,658 Region Association: None |
That is going to be scary fast, damn, I wet myself.
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| nine14cats |
Jul 20 2006, 08:39 PM
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Bill Pickering -- 914-6 GT aka....Leeloo Group: Members Posts: 2,618 Joined: 10-February 03 From: Campbell, CA Member No.: 287 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(Dan (Almaden Valley) @ Jul 20 2006, 07:25 PM)  Bill, Looks like the motor/tranny selection for the Beast has come full circle (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) So now what you gonna do with that 2.7 and the 901? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/burnout.gif) The 914 circle of life.... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) After running the 3.6, it's just hard to think of anything else. Torque everywhere, revs quick, no valve adjustments, can run pump gas....Just a wonderful motor if you are tracking a car. I love the 2.7/2.8 motors. There is nothing that sounds or revs like them on earth. But you have to wind them kind of tight. The 3.6 motor you just point and shoot. Ultimate motor for the couch potato racer. And we found 2 3.6's today to bid on....a 1995 993 pre varioram with 50K miles and a 1993 964 3.6 with 30K miles! And the prices are about 60% of having a hot rod 2.8 built by one of the pro shops. Of course we could probably get closer in price by building the motors ourselves, but you won't get a bulletproof 300HP motor that starts with a turn of the ignition key. The 2.7 motor is up for sale. It is completely cleaned and disassembled. 1974 "7R" case. I'll be posting it in the classifieds in the next few days after I take some pictures. Bill P. |
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| McMark |
Jul 20 2006, 08:42 PM
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914 Freak! Group: Retired Admin Posts: 20,179 Joined: 13-March 03 From: Grand Rapids, MI Member No.: 419 Region Association: None |
You have the room for VariorRam if you wanted, but isn't there some issue with the brain being transplanted?
That's going to be a slick race car. I can't wait to inspect it in person. |
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| nine14cats |
Jul 20 2006, 08:45 PM
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Bill Pickering -- 914-6 GT aka....Leeloo Group: Members Posts: 2,618 Joined: 10-February 03 From: Campbell, CA Member No.: 287 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(neo914-6 @ Jul 20 2006, 08:57 AM) QUOTE(nine14cats @ Jul 20 2006, 08:44 AM) Don't worry Jon, you're going to be on the build team!..... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif) I asked Scott about it and the powdercoater will bead blast the tub. They mask off the areas that Yeaman Auto Body will be painting (exterior) and shoot the chassis and interior, including roll cage. We are going with one color throughout the car. Bill P. Where are you having it powder coated, sounds like a great idea. Hi Felix, I'll ask Scott where the powdercoating is taking place. I don't recall off hand the name. Thanks, Bill P. |
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| nine14cats |
Jul 20 2006, 08:47 PM
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Bill Pickering -- 914-6 GT aka....Leeloo Group: Members Posts: 2,618 Joined: 10-February 03 From: Campbell, CA Member No.: 287 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(McMark @ Jul 20 2006, 07:42 PM) You have the room for VariorRam if you wanted, but isn't there some issue with the brain being transplanted? That's going to be a slick race car. I can't wait to inspect it in person. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) I have a feeling you'll be very personal with this car before it's through..... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif) Bill P. |
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| McMark |
Jul 20 2006, 09:19 PM
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914 Freak! Group: Retired Admin Posts: 20,179 Joined: 13-March 03 From: Grand Rapids, MI Member No.: 419 Region Association: None |
Looking forward to it Bill. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif)
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| BKLA |
Nov 28 2006, 10:12 AM
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Really old member Group: Members Posts: 1,253 Joined: 14-August 05 From: OR Member No.: 4,590 Region Association: Pacific Northwest 
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Hey!!!! What is the status on this build? Since you have been doing the boxster, did this one get sold or head to the back burner? Jack stands? Jus' curious.... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/huh.gif) |
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| Brad Roberts |
Nov 28 2006, 11:02 AM
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914 Freak! Group: Members Posts: 19,148 Joined: 23-December 02 Member No.: 8 Region Association: None |
The tub came out of powder coat several weeks back. I know the body shop is finalizing the body panels and fitment.
I found all my pics of the car's "life" as a racer. I'll post them to this thread when I get a chance. Very soon we will be putting together a build team and getting the car back together for Bill. B |
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| nine14cats |
Nov 28 2006, 11:16 AM
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Bill Pickering -- 914-6 GT aka....Leeloo Group: Members Posts: 2,618 Joined: 10-February 03 From: Campbell, CA Member No.: 287 Region Association: None |
The Beast™ build status as of November 28, 2006.....
The tub is powdercoated. The Sheridan kit is getting the final trim, fitment and prep before paint. We expect to paint it by the end of this month. The color will be a stately Porsche Grand Prix White. The tub has already been shot with this color. Randal and I are searching for a motor. We are leaning towards a 993 3.6, but if a 3.0 based motor could be had for the right price, we could go that way. We have a 901 or a flipped 915 for the car with WEVO shifter ready for install. Sparco seats ready to go. 2 sets of 16x10 rims with 22x10x16 Hoosier Slicks on front and 23.5x11x16 Hoosier slicks on back. The Ground Control 2 way adjustable coilovers for all 4 corners are at Ground Control right now getting rebuilt and re-charged with N2. Smart Racing 27mm front adjustable AR bar and rear adjustable Welt AR bar. We have a B&B racing mufflers for the car. This thing is going to look tuff....If we stuff the 3.6 in there...we're going hillclimbing!!!! Bill P. |
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| turbo914v8 |
Nov 28 2006, 12:22 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 373 Joined: 26-July 03 From: Canada Member No.: 952 |
QUOTE(turbo914v8 @ Jul 20 2006, 06:42 PM) QUOTE(Brad Roberts @ Jul 20 2006, 05:44 PM) Bill,Randal can you remind me to call Fordahl and ask him about the rear monoball screw in adapters for the rear shock towers? I need these for 2-3 cars and I want you to use them also. I love those wheels... I love 914's.. B Hey, "rear monoball screw in adapters for the rear shock towers". This sounds interesting Brad! What's the scoop on this item? Can we get a set also. We = Me. Hey never heard back on my enquiry regarding the rear monoball screw in adapters for the rear shock towers. Brad, anybody want to give contact information for these parts. |
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| nocones |
Nov 28 2006, 01:34 PM
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Sportscar lunatic Group: Members Posts: 428 Joined: 17-June 04 From: Santa Rosa, CA Member No.: 2,220 |
Bill,
I don't bring much more to the table than enthusiasm, some basic car smarts and the ability to spin a wrench. That being said, I'd love to help in any way I can building(re-building?) the beast. I figure that the more time I spend working on and around cars like this, the better off I am when I actually get to proceed with my own racecar projects. Please let me know if you can use me. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smash.gif) |
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| Brad Roberts |
Nov 28 2006, 07:04 PM
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914 Freak! Group: Members Posts: 19,148 Joined: 23-December 02 Member No.: 8 Region Association: None |
I called the person who made them (upper mounts) he doesnt have anymore of them but he still has the drawings.
I'll go over them with an engineer tonight who can whip them out for us. Bill know's who I called!!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/clap56.gif) That actually capped a VERY good day for me. Made me smile! B |
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| nine14cats |
Nov 28 2006, 07:10 PM
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Bill Pickering -- 914-6 GT aka....Leeloo Group: Members Posts: 2,618 Joined: 10-February 03 From: Campbell, CA Member No.: 287 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(Brad Roberts @ Nov 28 2006, 05:04 PM) I called the person who made them (upper mounts) he doesnt have anymore of them but he still has the drawings. I'll go over them with an engineer tonight who can whip them out for us. Bill know's who I called!!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/clap56.gif) That actually capped a VERY good day for me. Made me smile! B B, I just talked with GF. The deal is done. Pretty trippy...he is following the thread. Nice guy. Bill P. |
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| Jeroen |
Nov 28 2006, 07:25 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 7,887 Joined: 24-December 02 From: The Netherlands Member No.: 3 Region Association: Europe |
please keep me posted on the rear monoball units!
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| grantsfo |
Nov 28 2006, 07:31 PM
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Arrrrhhhh! Group: Members Posts: 4,327 Joined: 16-March 03 Member No.: 433 Region Association: None |
So is this car going to be driven by anyone next year?
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| nine14cats |
Nov 28 2006, 07:53 PM
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Bill Pickering -- 914-6 GT aka....Leeloo Group: Members Posts: 2,618 Joined: 10-February 03 From: Campbell, CA Member No.: 287 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(grantsfo @ Nov 28 2006, 05:31 PM) So is this car going to be driven by anyone next year? If timing works out, Randal and I plan on driving this car next year at a few events. Bill P. |
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| turbo914v8 |
Nov 29 2006, 08:40 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 373 Joined: 26-July 03 From: Canada Member No.: 952 |
QUOTE(Brad Roberts @ Nov 28 2006, 06:04 PM) I called the person who made them (upper mounts) he doesnt have anymore of them but he still has the drawings. I'll go over them with an engineer tonight who can whip them out for us. Bill know's who I called!!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/clap56.gif) That actually capped a VERY good day for me. Made me smile! B Hey all right some progress, please keep me informed as well. I am in for sure. |
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| J P Stein |
Nov 29 2006, 09:25 PM
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Irrelevant old fart Group: Members Posts: 8,797 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Vancouver, WA Member No.: 45 Region Association: None |
I gots a "build team" Me & Brit & sometimes Mike....cept Mike scattered the motor in his truck & Brit's house has a severe case of dry rot .......why do they call it dry rot? It's gotta get wet to rot (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)
Anyhew, the team has shrunk for a couple weeks. My hands are hurtin' but I kin still get this stuff done before the spring. |
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| nine14cats |
Jan 10 2007, 01:22 AM
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Bill Pickering -- 914-6 GT aka....Leeloo Group: Members Posts: 2,618 Joined: 10-February 03 From: Campbell, CA Member No.: 287 Region Association: None |
The Beast™ build update: Jan 8, 2007.....
Ground Control called and told me they were shipping my rebuilt 2 way adjustable race struts/shocks back to me today. What started as a tune up turned into a full rebuild. All new internals as the bearings inside were shot. On race shocks....ground control is on serial number 9500. These shocks were number 243. Early parts, early design. They now have the latest Ground Control technology inside. DWD at it's best...I'm sick....I keep spending money on this damn thing.... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/screwy.gif) I should have them by the end of the week. I had them powdercoated gray. I though it would make a nice contrast to the black suspension pieces and the Grand Prix White tub. I'll post pics when I get them. Next up...2 new gears for the 915 to shorten up the ratios for the motor... Bill P. |
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| nine14cats |
Jan 10 2007, 01:24 AM
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Bill Pickering -- 914-6 GT aka....Leeloo Group: Members Posts: 2,618 Joined: 10-February 03 From: Campbell, CA Member No.: 287 Region Association: None |
Update January 9, 2006.....
The Beast's shocks showed up tonight from Advanced Design by Ground Control...all done and ready for action! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/clap56.gif) Check it out!.... Bill P. (IMG:http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p110/nine14cats/DSC00030.jpg) |
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