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| plymouth37 |
 Jun 12 2008, 09:39 PM
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Senior Member  Group: Members Posts: 1,825 Joined: 24-May 05 From: Snoqualmie, WA Member No.: 4,138 Region Association: Pacific Northwest 
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QUOTE(ericread @ Jun 12 2008, 07:33 PM)  I'll be in Vegas the weekend of June 28th. Will it be ready by then????? (hint, hint) Got out of that crazy town but if you ever come through Laramie a cold one will be waiting for ya (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) Wow up to 100 posts already! Thanks for the support guys! |
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| plymouth37 |
Jun 12 2008, 10:09 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,825 Joined: 24-May 05 From: Snoqualmie, WA Member No.: 4,138 Region Association: Pacific Northwest
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Tonight I pulled my tank and gutted everything in the front trunk, I bagged and tagged everything, next stop for the parts I am keeping is the powder coater.
I will be welding up all of the un-needed holes then stripping the remaining paint in preparation for primer.    |
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| lotus_65 |
Jun 12 2008, 10:18 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,608 Joined: 21-March 05 From: minneapolis, mn Member No.: 3,795 Region Association: Northstar Region |
QUOTE Wow up to 100 posts already! Thanks for the support guys! ...has something to do with a sick whip i think... |
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| somesonofabeach |
Jun 12 2008, 11:45 PM
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Great Lakes Pirate Group: Members Posts: 29 Joined: 5-May 08 From: Amherst, Ohio Member No.: 9,014 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
I didn't think it was possible to have a gas tank area that clean. Yours looks better than factory compared to mine. KEEP UP THE AMAZING WORK!!!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/popcorn[1].gif)
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| ninefourteener |
Jun 13 2008, 09:08 AM
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Perfectly Normal Guy :) Group: Members Posts: 1,216 Joined: 3-June 03 From: St. Louis, MO Member No.: 779 |
QUOTE(plymouth37 @ Jun 12 2008, 04:05 PM) 100-125 MORE horsepower in a 1900 pound car? Damn that sounds terrifying! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/w00t.gif) You are such a bad influence, I suppuse I need a 930 transaxle too while I am at it? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif) Well crap, now I am going to have to sink even more money in to this fricken car! I thought a Murcie was out of reach but now, well, can you imagine a 914 beating a Murcielago in a race? I think I would die laughing! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif) What have I done... Yup.... My 2006 WRX (stock) is 230hp, after 25% in drivetrain loss, you're only looking at about 175 hp to the wheels. Bellmouth downpipe, 3-inch exhaust, and a cobb accessport... I was at 285 hp (stage 2)... I think that ends up to be around 230 at the wheels. Bolted on a VF39 turbo (it was a straightforward install), downloaded a free map online from Cobb..... boom, 362 hp.... just like that.... free, no dynotuning required. I got ancy... and forked over $400 for some fine-dynotuning at Cobb in SLC.... they got me up to 304 at the wheels by maxing out my injectors.... 380-ish at the crank. All I've done since then was add an intake... so I'm guestimating right at 385 crank hp. Keep in mind.... I'm turning 5 driveshafts and heavier wheels.... you're not. My local club/website (SLCSUBARU.COM) has several guys running WELL over 350 WHP (close to 450 crank hp) on the stock internals. I've seen STI guys run close to 600hp on the stock internals..... It's all about the size turbo, the fuel system to support it, and the tuning. I would say your biggest issue is going to be tranny strength..... and traction (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) |
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| plymouth37 |
Jun 13 2008, 09:14 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,825 Joined: 24-May 05 From: Snoqualmie, WA Member No.: 4,138 Region Association: Pacific Northwest
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QUOTE(ninefourteener @ Jun 13 2008, 08:08 AM) QUOTE(plymouth37 @ Jun 12 2008, 04:05 PM) 100-125 MORE horsepower in a 1900 pound car? That sounds terrifying! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/w00t.gif) You are such a bad influence, I suppose I need a 930 transaxle too while I am at it? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif) Yup.... My 2006 WRX (stock) is 230hp, after 25% in drivetrain loss, you're only looking at about 175 hp to the wheels. Bellmouth downpipe, 3-inch exhaust, and a cobb accessport... I was at 285 hp (stage 2)... I think that ends up to be around 230 at the wheels. Bolted on a VF39 turbo (it was a straightforward install), downloaded a free map online from Cobb..... boom, 362 hp.... just like that.... free, no dynotuning required. I got ancy... and forked over $400 for some fine-dynotuning at Cobb in SLC.... they got me up to 304 at the wheels by maxing out my injectors.... 380-ish at the crank. All I've done since then was add an intake... so I'm guestimating right at 385 crank hp. Keep in mind.... I'm turning 5 driveshafts and heavier wheels.... you're not. My local club/website (SLCSUBARU.COM) has several guys running WELL over 350 WHP (close to 450 crank hp) on the stock internals. I've seen STI guys run close to 600hp on the stock internals..... It's all about the size turbo, the fuel system to support it, and the tuning. I would say your biggest issue is going to be tranny strength..... and traction (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) Wow! That is wicked! Thanks for the info! |
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| tdgray |
Jun 13 2008, 09:57 AM
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Thank God Nemo is not here to see this Group: Members Posts: 9,705 Joined: 5-August 03 From: Akron, OH Member No.: 984 Region Association: None |
Absolutley WICKED Dana... this is going to be one of my favorite project threads ever.
Keep it up |
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| Slider |
Jun 13 2008, 07:31 PM
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Problems are like cockroaches you find 1 and theres a 100 more Group: Members Posts: 223 Joined: 11-March 07 From: Fort Collins Colorado Member No.: 7,591 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
Nice job Dana,
the car looks awesome im looking forward to seeing this beast... |
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| carreraguy |
Jun 15 2008, 08:06 PM
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It's not your dad's 914! Group: Members Posts: 1,197 Joined: 17-October 03 From: San Jose, CA Member No.: 1,256 Region Association: Northern California |
QUOTE(plymouth37 @ Jun 12 2008, 01:14 PM) QUOTE(ericread @ Jun 12 2008, 01:09 PM) QUOTE(plymouth37 @ Jun 12 2008, 02:04 PM) QUOTE(Zundfolge @ Jun 12 2008, 12:53 PM) For color, I'd love to see you just polish up the metal a bit and remove some of the tooling marks, then just clear coat it ... kind of like the Renegade Hybrids Subie. This is the Renegade Hybrids Subie! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) No, I don't think that's the same one... My bad, sorry. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) WTF? IMHO your car (in its previous incarnation anyway) is the iconic RH conversion! Subscribed for sure! |
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| ericread |
Jun 15 2008, 08:23 PM
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The Viper Blue 914 Group: Members Posts: 2,177 Joined: 7-December 07 From: Irvine, CA (The OC) Member No.: 8,432 Region Association: Southern California |
QUOTE(carreraguy @ Jun 15 2008, 07:06 PM) QUOTE(plymouth37 @ Jun 12 2008, 01:14 PM) QUOTE(ericread @ Jun 12 2008, 01:09 PM) QUOTE(plymouth37 @ Jun 12 2008, 02:04 PM) QUOTE(Zundfolge @ Jun 12 2008, 12:53 PM) For color, I'd love to see you just polish up the metal a bit and remove some of the tooling marks, then just clear coat it ... kind of like the Renegade Hybrids Subie. This is the Renegade Hybrids Subie! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) No, I don't think that's the same one... My bad, sorry. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) WTF? IMHO your car (in its previous incarnation anyway) is the iconic RH conversion! Subscribed for sure! Damn, I hate having to explain jokes. See, the expert identified the vehicle, then the person without any knowledge whatsoever, challenged the identification. Lastly, the expert, rather than fall into the trap of justifying his expert knowledge, agreed and apologized. Another variation of this is when you meet someone, tell him "I know your, name... don't tell me... it's John" The person you're meeting corrects you and says "No, my name is Brent". Then you tell him "No, it's not Brent, I really think it's John". The fun begins when Brent tries to use logic to prove his name is Brent. At that point, you have drawn Brent into an argument over what his name is!!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif) Damn... Now that's funny!!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) |
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| carreraguy |
Jun 15 2008, 08:41 PM
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It's not your dad's 914! Group: Members Posts: 1,197 Joined: 17-October 03 From: San Jose, CA Member No.: 1,256 Region Association: Northern California |
QUOTE(ericread @ Jun 15 2008, 06:23 PM) QUOTE(carreraguy @ Jun 15 2008, 07:06 PM) QUOTE(plymouth37 @ Jun 12 2008, 01:14 PM) QUOTE(ericread @ Jun 12 2008, 01:09 PM) QUOTE(plymouth37 @ Jun 12 2008, 02:04 PM) QUOTE(Zundfolge @ Jun 12 2008, 12:53 PM) For color, I'd love to see you just polish up the metal a bit and remove some of the tooling marks, then just clear coat it ... kind of like the Renegade Hybrids Subie. This is the Renegade Hybrids Subie! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) No, I don't think that's the same one... My bad, sorry. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) WTF? IMHO your car (in its previous incarnation anyway) is the iconic RH conversion! Subscribed for sure! Damn, I hate having to explain jokes. See, the expert identified the vehicle, then the person without any knowledge whatsoever, challenged the identification. Lastly, the expert, rather than fall into the trap of justifying his expert knowledge, agreed and apologized. Another variation of this is when you meet someone, tell him "I know your, name... don't tell me... it's John" The person you're meeting corrects you and says "No, my name is Brent". Then you tell him "No, it's not Brent, I really think it's John". The fun begins when Brent tries to use logic to prove his name is Brent. At that point, you have drawn Brent into an argument over what his name is!!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif) Damn... Now that's funny!!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) I get it - kind of like - "My bad, sorry (not)" (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) |
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| ericread |
Jun 15 2008, 09:09 PM
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The Viper Blue 914 Group: Members Posts: 2,177 Joined: 7-December 07 From: Irvine, CA (The OC) Member No.: 8,432 Region Association: Southern California |
QUOTE(carreraguy @ Jun 15 2008, 07:41 PM) QUOTE(ericread @ Jun 15 2008, 06:23 PM) QUOTE(carreraguy @ Jun 15 2008, 07:06 PM) QUOTE(plymouth37 @ Jun 12 2008, 01:14 PM) QUOTE(ericread @ Jun 12 2008, 01:09 PM) QUOTE(plymouth37 @ Jun 12 2008, 02:04 PM) QUOTE(Zundfolge @ Jun 12 2008, 12:53 PM) For color, I'd love to see you just polish up the metal a bit and remove some of the tooling marks, then just clear coat it ... kind of like the Renegade Hybrids Subie. This is the Renegade Hybrids Subie! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) No, I don't think that's the same one... My bad, sorry. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) WTF? IMHO your car (in its previous incarnation anyway) is the iconic RH conversion! Subscribed for sure! Damn, I hate having to explain jokes. See, the expert identified the vehicle, then the person without any knowledge whatsoever, challenged the identification. Lastly, the expert, rather than fall into the trap of justifying his expert knowledge, agreed and apologized. Another variation of this is when you meet someone, tell him "I know your, name... don't tell me... it's John" The person you're meeting corrects you and says "No, my name is Brent". Then you tell him "No, it's not Brent, I really think it's John". The fun begins when Brent tries to use logic to prove his name is Brent. At that point, you have drawn Brent into an argument over what his name is!!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif) Damn... Now that's funny!!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) I get it - kind of like - "My bad, sorry (not)" (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) OK, it's not the funniest joke in the world... I try to being a little light humor to your dry, boring, nothing lives, and that's the thanks I get??? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) |
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| plymouth37 |
Jun 23 2008, 09:53 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,825 Joined: 24-May 05 From: Snoqualmie, WA Member No.: 4,138 Region Association: Pacific Northwest
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Well, it's been a while. Between painting my house and haven't had much time to work on the car!
I snuck away last night and got the windshield cleaned up and reshaped. I started out by using the templates I made earlier to position the frame where I wanted it. I was going to mount the frame so the top of it was even with the top of the head hoops but it just didn't look right. Now that the lift off hard-top is looking like its going to happen having the frame a little higher will be better anyway. I ended up mounting the windshield an inch higher than the hoops so now the car will be 41" tall not 40".  I welded up the relief cuts I made in the corners, then I rounded off the corners of the frame and boxed them.  I then ground down the pinch welds and rewelded the frame with butt welds. As you can see I left a small bit of the pinch weld at the bottom of the frame so I would have something to clamp to for final adjustments, this will be ground down once I have welded the frame in place. (Did you notice the wall? I did a little painting while I was waiting for the welds to cool, I figure if I paint it four feet at a time that wall will be all white by fall (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)  Here is a good shot of the new rounded frame.  I boxed in the corners but left the center un-boxed. The interior side and back of the frame will be wrapped in vinyl and I will make a matching removable filler piece for the center of the frame. When I make the top I will design it so its front lip fits into the center slot (with the filler piece removed) for a secure and fairly water tight fit.  |
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| plymouth37 |
Jun 23 2008, 10:02 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,825 Joined: 24-May 05 From: Snoqualmie, WA Member No.: 4,138 Region Association: Pacific Northwest
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Here is how things are looking now.
    Next I will fabricate the backing plates for mounting the windshield. I am going to plug weld in a second layer of metal inside the frame at the connection point so I will have a backed butt-weld, and double the stock metal thickness where the frame meets the cowl. I will then drill an access hole in the back of the frame so I can weld up the interior support plate, then weld up the access hole. If I do this right the frame will be much stronger than stock. |
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| PeeGreen 914 |
Jun 23 2008, 11:12 AM
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Just when you think you're done...wait, there is more..lol Group: Members Posts: 10,219 Joined: 21-September 06 From: Seattle, WA... actually Everett Member No.: 6,884 Region Association: Pacific Northwest
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(IMG:style_emoticons/default/drooley.gif) Looks sweet Dana.
Any chance you want to come out here and make me a cage (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welder.gif) |
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| byndbad914 |
Jun 23 2008, 11:48 AM
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shoehorn and some butter - it fits Group: Members Posts: 1,547 Joined: 23-January 06 From: Broomfield, CO Member No.: 5,463 Region Association: None |
yeah, wow dude, you are doing some very nice work!
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| ericread |
Jun 23 2008, 11:54 AM
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The Viper Blue 914 Group: Members Posts: 2,177 Joined: 7-December 07 From: Irvine, CA (The OC) Member No.: 8,432 Region Association: Southern California |
I'm still not sure why you'd want to paint that??? It would look awesome with a clearcoat!!!
Great work. Are you sure this is your first 914 project??? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) |
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| PeeGreen 914 |
Jun 23 2008, 11:57 AM
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Just when you think you're done...wait, there is more..lol Group: Members Posts: 10,219 Joined: 21-September 06 From: Seattle, WA... actually Everett Member No.: 6,884 Region Association: Pacific Northwest
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I expect to see the whole garage painted now (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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| BKLA |
Jun 23 2008, 01:18 PM
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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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OMFG!!!!
We're not worthy! We're not worthy! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/pray.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/pray.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/pray.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/pray.gif) This is the coolest thread and build! I feel completely inadequate! (Shrinkage here!) |
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| plymouth37 |
Jun 23 2008, 05:45 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,825 Joined: 24-May 05 From: Snoqualmie, WA Member No.: 4,138 Region Association: Pacific Northwest
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QUOTE(ericread @ Jun 23 2008, 10:54 AM) I'm still not sure why you'd want to paint that??? It would look awesome with a clearcoat!!! I could do a 914 "Pur Sang" in honor of the Bugatti Pur Sang (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) Polished steel and carbon fiber trunks and humps would be pretty sweet (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif) Although it would be a lot easier to sand bondo than metal finish the whole car...  |
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