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Eric_Shea
post Aug 20 2008, 09:25 AM
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Looking great Jeff. Is a GT shroud going to fit in there? Are those bottom pieces going to tie into the crossbar somehow?

I've been wanting to do the same bracing up front but I haven't been able to figure out a way around the oil lines on the left and the fuel pump on the right. Looks like your design would clear the fuel pump though.
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post Aug 20 2008, 10:02 AM
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QUOTE(Eric_Shea @ Aug 20 2008, 08:25 AM) *

Looking great Jeff. Is a GT shroud going to fit in there? Are those bottom pieces going to tie into the crossbar somehow?

I've been wanting to do the same bracing up front but I haven't been able to figure out a way around the oil lines on the left and the fuel pump on the right. Looks like your design would clear the fuel pump though.


The lower base plates at the bulkhead attach directly on the opposite side of the suspension crossmember mounts. Those will get reinforced also inside the tunnel spreading the load area out further.

Gt shroud? Nope! Have something else in mind.
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post Aug 30 2008, 08:02 PM
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Have not had much time to play. Day job busy. Helping others with projects. Like they say nice guys finish last!

The passenger side of the car is officially completed (minus RR flare which is will be done soon in CF).

Today I finished all the mounts for the right side front fender. Added the two remaining Dzus fasteners on top. Little things take time. Done!

All the mount brackets on the underside also have backing plates bonded to the fender itself so it does not crush or crack.









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post Aug 30 2008, 08:05 PM
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Finished up the front structure.

It is still only tacked at the base plates but all the tube to tube joints are welded.
I need to cut the tacks and work on the right side front control arm mount bracket. (it has a minor issue to address)



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post Aug 31 2008, 05:45 AM
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Looks good Jeff!

Eric, a gt cooler shroud would fit fine. The tubular structure is wider and higher than the f/g piece.
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post Sep 5 2008, 08:20 PM
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Jeff,

Awesome work and great thread… (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif) you have inspired me.

I have a couple of questions to help me determine where to re-start on my garage queen teener.

1. Where did you find the factory tolerance info on the starting page of your thread, quoted below?

“Keep in mind that tolerances for the 914 were 7-9mm from the factory so anything you can do to make it better is worth it.”

Is this info documented anywhere, and do the tolerances include door gaps and hood-fender gaps?

My rear trunk lid to fender gap gets wider on both sides going from the back to the front…I suspect it could be from a questionable fender flaring process from the PO.

2. Is there a preferred way to remove/separate parts that have previously been seam welded rather than spot welded together, such as a previously replaced battery box or front fender, without damaging either the part being removed, or the part it is removed from? A battery box is not so valuable, but a front fender is. I want to remove and re-use the fender, and do it right, unlike the PO.

Thanks, and keep your progress updates coming.
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post Sep 5 2008, 08:58 PM
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Eric, a gt cooler shroud would fit fine. The tubular structure is wider and higher than the f/g piece.


That's what I was thinking. There might be hope for a suspension tie-in for me yet.
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post Sep 12 2008, 02:44 PM
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What did Jeff do this week???
Inquiring minds want to SEE

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post Sep 13 2008, 09:00 PM
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QUOTE(r_towle @ Sep 12 2008, 01:49 PM) *

What did Jeff do this week???
Inquiring minds want to SEE

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CF+EPR= REAR FLARES DONE
No showy yet. Just pulled from the molds.
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post Sep 13 2008, 09:03 PM
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Bits and pieces done today.

Repaired and sectioned a piece at bottom of the front wheelhouse.
Crap I couldnt even find the seam when I was done.

Closed the antenna wire hole. I swear that had one purpose! To leak!
Just had to stick my finger in the wet primer. Nope not dry yet!


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Lower left front wheelhouse. Not bad. Little piece to replace.


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post Sep 13 2008, 09:17 PM
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Front left floor is not as bad as I first thought. The pedal base is all good steel.
Just to the left where I cut the dead foot out is easily repaired.


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One thing I did notice is two cracks in the sheetmetal where the suspension crossmember hump is. I saw these from underneath the body. This required removal of the dead foot to access the area. The cracks are clean and appear to be from the forming process not stress.

When sheetmetal is formed in a die the edges/bends need to be smooth or polished otherwise the metal will not draw smoothly and thin out at the bend. Wax or lube used during the forming process also helps a lot. This will eventually split open.

Any of you guys who reload will understand. Try sizing a case without lube.

I will need to media blast this area clean. Fab the pieces and as Shea would say "do that welding thing I do".

Water entry did not help this area. Although that came from the cowl above.

Surprisingly the steel is in good condition with the exception of what I cut out.


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post Sep 18 2008, 12:57 AM
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Cut and trimmed the front floor footwell. Media blasted the surface flash.

Easier to do the repair in two pieces (actually 3)
The piece just to the left of the pedal box is an easy part to make. Just a rectangle cut to size and burn it in.


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The second piece to the left of that took some "beating". My beating bag of choice.



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Piece #1 clamped and ready for fire.



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Piece #2


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Ran out of daylite. Piece #2 will be burned on Thursday.


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