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> How to Build a GT Lid (in almost a day)
Eric_Shea
post Nov 7 2003, 11:12 PM
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After this photo was taken I dismantled the lid and put a small amount of filler on the edge that was bent down and hammered on with the body hammer. Tomorrow I'll finish that off and prime the grills and lid. If it's nice enough I might be able to put a finish coat on as well...


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post Nov 7 2003, 11:36 PM
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Nice job!!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/clap56.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/clap56.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/clap56.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/clap56.gif)
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post Nov 8 2003, 01:03 AM
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post Nov 8 2003, 04:00 AM
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Eric, has the lid become really flexible now from lack of structural integrity?
I was wondering if its possible to use just one torsion spring to lift the lid now it weighs less? I'll admit I haven't been out to see if one spring is even is feasible
Great looking job.
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post Nov 8 2003, 04:28 AM
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QUOTE(thesey914 @ Nov 8 2003, 02:00 AM)
Eric, has the lid become really flexible now from lack of structural integrity?
I was wondering if its possible to use just one torsion spring to lift the lid now it weighs less? I'll admit I haven't been out to see if one spring is even is feasible
Great looking job.

i have one with the stock torsion springs. no problem.
the frame is what gives it the strength ...

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post Nov 8 2003, 08:24 AM
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Hey J,

Yes... it's become a bit more flexible without the brace but I don't see that as an issue for this car (or any car really...) It's either going to be up or down and I can't think of a time when the flex would effect anything. It will also tighten back up a bit when the grills are firmly mounted (Me thinks).

The spring issue is a pisser... with the amount of flex "one" stock spring makes the lid twist. That's why I originally thought about toning down both stock springs. With the trial fit last night I think the bending of the springs worked however I'm not sure if the lid will go up to the heigth needed. It "may" be that we're left with two choices.

a ) stock springs that will send the lid-a-flyin when you pull the latch, or
b ) 914-6 springs

(for those wondering about the spring differences, 6's don't have a rain catch which made the lid much lighter hence the factory used lighter springs to do the same job)

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post Nov 8 2003, 08:34 AM
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Will you be using a rain catch? If so...what about the newly exposed grill area? I know it's kind of coverd by the top...but I don't know if that is good enough.
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post Nov 8 2003, 08:40 AM
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No rain catch... K&N Watershed air-filter housings and probably won't be driving it much in the rain.
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post Nov 8 2003, 01:36 PM
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QUOTE(Eric_Shea @ Nov 8 2003, 06:24 AM)
a) stock springs that will send the lid-a-flyin when you pull the latch

here's the easy fix for that:

a) put your HAND on the lid when you pull the release knob ...


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post Nov 8 2003, 02:00 PM
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Today's status:

Finished off the filler on the rear strip. I also went out and got some black primer and black semi gloss paint. Here's a look at the filler...


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post Nov 8 2003, 02:02 PM
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Here's the parts hanging in the sun... I'll fit it together later today and snap a final picture.

Film at 11:00! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)


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post Nov 8 2003, 02:08 PM
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SCHWEET!

That looks much nicer that what I had done. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/pray.gif) Great Job!
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post Nov 8 2003, 02:39 PM
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Thanks Dave and all...

Done, fineato, pronto, finished, outta here, thread to bed. It was fun and I dig the look of the GT lid. Now all I need is GT to bolt it to (it's coming slowly but surely).

I'm about to pull the engine from the 911 and get started on that end of the project. Looking to put 90mm P&C's on a short stroker and have my rod ends rebushed for higher compression. S-cams and Webers. Should be a fun 220hp I'm hoping... Here's the pics of the finished lid:


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post Nov 8 2003, 02:40 PM
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post Nov 8 2003, 04:09 PM
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QUOTE(Eric_Shea @ Nov 8 2003, 12:39 PM)


Done, fineato, pronto, finished, outta here, thread to bed.

Not quite Eric.....we want to see it on the car.
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post Nov 8 2003, 04:10 PM
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post Nov 8 2003, 04:33 PM
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It is on the car... sitt'n right on the rear trunk lid (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)
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post May 21 2010, 01:44 PM
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Looks nice in pictures.........
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This should be easier to find. Can we please move it to "the Classics"

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post May 21 2010, 03:12 PM
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QUOTE(TROJANMAN @ May 21 2010, 03:44 PM) *

This should be easier to find. Can we please move it to "the Classics"

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It already was in the Classics . . . at least that's were I found it a year ago when I used it as reference to make mine.


edit: yep - just checked; it's now in there twice. It's good though so why not
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post May 21 2010, 03:14 PM
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(IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) When I did my search, it came up in the garage.
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