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> Engine Tin Porn, For my 2056 engine build...
thomasotten
post Jul 15 2007, 12:34 PM
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I thought I would share these photos because these came out so well. These are my engine tin for my 2056 engine build. These are actually 1.8 engine tin that I converted to the 2.0 plug pattern. The letters are painted on, matching the body color of my car. They have a durable clear coat over them for protection.

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post Jul 15 2007, 12:37 PM
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By the way, if anyone is interested in a writeup for converting the tin from 1.8 to 2.0 , let me know. I took plenty of pictures.
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post Jul 15 2007, 01:48 PM
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Look great... I think a write up would be valuable (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)
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post Jul 15 2007, 02:09 PM
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Looks very nice (IMG:style_emoticons/default/drooley.gif)

Thanks for sharing
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post Jul 15 2007, 02:27 PM
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Given the scarcity of 2 liter tin I would say that write up would be very good reading... As for your tin, it is so sexy!!!
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post Jul 15 2007, 07:24 PM
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Very nice and can't wait to see it in your engine bay (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif)
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post Jul 15 2007, 09:05 PM
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I saw them in person this afternoon. Very nice!!
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post Jul 16 2007, 02:43 AM
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Maaahvelous!!!
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post Jul 16 2007, 06:15 AM
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DAMN Those are nice!

BTW- the scarcity of 2 liter tins is coming to an end... Our fiberglass tin molds are finished and only need a final buffing before we are ready to sell them... They are 100% replicas of 2.0 tins, with just a couple of additional cooling benefits :-)
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post Jul 16 2007, 08:20 AM
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That's cool, I was thinking along those lines, of fabricating replicas - but I will yield to Jake. In the meantime, if anyone wants a set like these, I am going to fabricate another set, and of course, apply a bad-ass paint job to them. (Why have a boring engine compartment?!)
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post Jul 16 2007, 10:21 AM
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How did you get the "VW Porsche" graphics on the tin?
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post Jul 16 2007, 12:49 PM
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QUOTE(Rav914 @ Jul 16 2007, 11:21 AM) *

How did you get the "VW Porsche" graphics on the tin?



Yea, what he said. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/boldblue.gif)
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post Jul 16 2007, 01:56 PM
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We might be able to inlay those VW/ Porsche fnts into the mold for our fiberglass pieces... That would be cool, huh?
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post Jul 16 2007, 02:51 PM
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QUOTE(Jake Raby @ Jul 16 2007, 11:56 AM) *

We might be able to inlay those VW/ Porsche fnts into the mold for our fiberglass pieces... That would be cool, huh?


Yeah, or you can pay me to paint them on for you! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) I imagine fiberglasses letters wouldn't be as crisp as painted on letters. I have some pics later with a slightly raised VW-Porsche logo. It is more subtle, but it looks trick.
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post Jul 16 2007, 03:45 PM
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Yeah, or you can pay me to paint them on for you! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)


Good idea. I'll be repainting the tin this winter. I'll PM you later.
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post Jul 16 2007, 09:24 PM
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I have a spare set of 2.0L tin that I want to close up all the extra holes. That painted lettering is SO BAD ASS. It will surely scare the competition. You know the guy in the ZO6 Vette.
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post Aug 2 2007, 07:54 AM
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When refinishing engine tin, will regular automotive finish paint hold up on the under"hood" enviroment. Also what if one wanted to really smooth things out, i.e. smoothing seams etc...? I would think normal filler would not like the heat, so maybe lead filling would be necessary? At a minimum aluminized filler seems like pretty tough stuff.
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post Aug 16 2018, 09:55 AM
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QUOTE(thomasotten @ Jul 15 2007, 11:37 AM) *

By the way, if anyone is interested in a writeup for converting the tin from 1.8 to 2.0 , let me know. I took plenty of pictures.
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I saw this and yes! I am interested. This was posted some time ago.... hope you’re still around! Can you send me a write up
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post Aug 16 2018, 10:26 AM
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Wow, those look amazing!

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post Aug 16 2018, 11:43 AM
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QUOTE(ConeDodger @ Jul 15 2007, 03:27 PM) *

Given the scarcity of 2 liter tin I would say that write up would be very good reading... As for your tin, it is so sexy!!!


I have 3 complete sets of 2.0 tin in my attic.

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