 The Engine is back in the M-471GT, Just in time for Parade |
|
|
|
Porsche, and the Porsche crest are registered trademarks of Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG.
This site is not affiliated with Porsche in any way. Its only purpose is to provide an online forum for car enthusiasts. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners. |
|
|
  |
| carr914 |
 Jun 20 2008, 07:45 AM
Post
#1
|
|
Racer from Birth  Group: Members Posts: 124,597 Joined: 2-February 04 From: Tampa,FL Member No.: 1,623 Region Association: South East States   |
Since I helped Steve (smg914) take the engine out back in October, it was fitting that I helped him put it back in.
I will say that if we had been employees of Peter Perfect at Brumos, we would have been FIRED. It took us 5 freakin hours. But we didn't put a scratch on this Super Nice car and I don't think any blood was drawn. We followed that up some sandwiches. Steve's better half, Janie, had made us some shredded BBQ chicken. Steve put it on the stove and forgot about it. A little toasty. My stomach felt like I had wolves dancing in there last night!. I will get Steve to put up a picture or 2 as I didn't bring my camera. T.C. |
   |
 
|
| URY914 |
Jun 20 2008, 08:00 AM
Post
#2
|
|
I built the lightest 914 in the history of mankind. Group: Members Posts: 126,119 Joined: 3-February 03 From: Jacksonville, FL Member No.: 222 Region Association: None |
How many pairs of white gloves did you get dirty?
|
|
|
|
| nsr-jamie |
Jun 20 2008, 09:21 AM
Post
#3
|
|
914 guy in Japan Group: Members Posts: 1,182 Joined: 7-November 07 From: Nagoya, Japan Member No.: 8,305 Region Association: None |
Would be super cool to see some pictures of the car...is it a real M471GT?
|
|
|
|
| smg914 |
Jun 20 2008, 09:25 AM
Post
#4
|
|
Sahara Beige Steve Group: Members Posts: 1,976 Joined: 22-February 04 From: Tampa, FL Member No.: 1,695 Region Association: None |
I can't tell ya how much I appreciate your help yesterday T.C. Installing a 914-6 engine and transmission is definately a 2 man job. Especially doing it on the ground with less than adequate tools. But we got it in without even scratching the freshly powder coated engine tin.
Attached image(s) 
|
|
|
|
| smg914 |
Jun 20 2008, 09:26 AM
Post
#5
|
|
Sahara Beige Steve Group: Members Posts: 1,976 Joined: 22-February 04 From: Tampa, FL Member No.: 1,695 Region Association: None |
Next up is installing the freshly jet hotted heater boxes.
Attached image(s) 
|
|
|
|
| ericread |
Jun 20 2008, 09:30 AM
Post
#6
|
|
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(carr914 @ Jun 20 2008, 06:45 AM)  We followed that up some sandwiches. Steve's better half, Janie, had made us some shredded BBQ chicken. Steve put it on the stove and forgot about it. A little toasty. My stomach felt like I had wolves dancing in there last night!. T.C. Get the engine in without a scratch and burned the sandwhiches. At least you've got your priorities right. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) |
|
|
|
| smg914 |
Jun 20 2008, 09:32 AM
Post
#7
|
|
Sahara Beige Steve Group: Members Posts: 1,976 Joined: 22-February 04 From: Tampa, FL Member No.: 1,695 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(nsr-jamie @ Jun 20 2008, 07:21 AM) Would be super cool to see some pictures of the car...is it a real M471GT? Yes it is one of the original documented M471 GT factory cars. I will post some pictures after I get the side outer rocker panels, rear bumper and engine lid installed. |
|
|
|
| Root_Werks |
Jun 20 2008, 10:00 AM
Post
#8
|
|
Village Idiot Group: Members Posts: 8,649 Joined: 25-May 04 From: About 5NM from Canada Member No.: 2,105 Region Association: Pacific Northwest 
|
Wow! That looks clean, I can't wait to see some more pics!
|
|
|
|
| watsonrx13 |
Jun 20 2008, 03:51 PM
Post
#10
|
|
Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,735 Joined: 18-February 03 From: Plant City, FL Member No.: 312 Region Association: South East States |
|
|
|
|
| markb |
Jun 20 2008, 04:11 PM
Post
#11
|
|
914less :( Group: Members Posts: 5,449 Joined: 22-January 03 From: Nipomo, CA Member No.: 180 Region Association: Central California
|
QUOTE(Root_Werks @ Jun 20 2008, 08:00 AM) Wow! That looks clean, I can't wait to see some more pics! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wub.gif) |
|
|
|
| carr914 |
Jun 20 2008, 04:34 PM
Post
#12
|
|
Racer from Birth Group: Members Posts: 124,597 Joined: 2-February 04 From: Tampa,FL Member No.: 1,623 Region Association: South East States |
Well here is a picture from the 914 Bratfest at my house last year before it was painted.
T.C.  |
|
|
|
| smontanaro |
Jun 20 2008, 05:40 PM
Post
#13
|
|
Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,190 Joined: 3-June 05 From: Evanston, IL Member No.: 4,197 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
QUOTE(smg914 @ Jun 20 2008, 10:26 AM) Next up is installing the freshly jet hotted heater boxes. I've been thinking I should have mine done. Do you just send them to Jet Hot? Does the finish appear "stock" to you? Thanks, Skip Montanaro |
|
|
|
| URY914 |
Jun 20 2008, 07:18 PM
Post
#14
|
|
I built the lightest 914 in the history of mankind. Group: Members Posts: 126,119 Joined: 3-February 03 From: Jacksonville, FL Member No.: 222 Region Association: None |
Same day same car...
Attached thumbnail(s) 
|
|
|
|
| smg914 |
Jun 21 2008, 12:11 AM
Post
#15
|
|
Sahara Beige Steve Group: Members Posts: 1,976 Joined: 22-February 04 From: Tampa, FL Member No.: 1,695 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(smontanaro @ Jun 20 2008, 03:40 PM) QUOTE(smg914 @ Jun 20 2008, 10:26 AM) Next up is installing the freshly jet hotted heater boxes. I've been thinking I should have mine done. Do you just send them to Jet Hot? Does the finish appear "stock" to you? Thanks, Skip Montanaro Skip, When I stopped by the shop that did the Jet Hot process they had just finished the process and were removing them from the oven and he said that they still had to bead plast them which gives them a kind of glossy silver/gray look. But when he showed them to me I liked them the way they were and I asked him if we could elimate the bead blasting process and he said sure no problem. They are a dull gray and probably a little lighter than the factory original primer color but I am very pleased with how they look. |
|
|
|
| carr914 |
Jun 21 2008, 07:15 PM
Post
#16
|
|
Racer from Birth Group: Members Posts: 124,597 Joined: 2-February 04 From: Tampa,FL Member No.: 1,623 Region Association: South East States |
QUOTE(watsonrx13 @ Jun 20 2008, 05:51 PM) Steve called me this morning, it fired right up. T.C.  |
|
|
|
| jimtab |
Jun 21 2008, 07:57 PM
Post
#17
|
|
Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,477 Joined: 5-January 03 From: Pacifica, California Member No.: 91 Region Association: Northern California |
Gorgeous.....just gorgeous......
|
|
|
|
| ConeDodger |
Jun 22 2008, 11:40 AM
Post
#18
|
|
Apex killer! Group: Members Posts: 23,998 Joined: 31-December 04 From: Tahoe Area Member No.: 3,380 Region Association: Northern California
|
Oh my... I think I need a cigarette... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/drooley.gif)
|
|
|
|
| watsonrx13 |
Jun 23 2008, 08:14 AM
Post
#19
|
|
Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,735 Joined: 18-February 03 From: Plant City, FL Member No.: 312 Region Association: South East States |
Great job guys on getting the car back together and ready for PARADE... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif)
-- Rob |
|
|
|
| nsr-jamie |
Jun 23 2008, 08:21 AM
Post
#20
|
|
914 guy in Japan Group: Members Posts: 1,182 Joined: 7-November 07 From: Nagoya, Japan Member No.: 8,305 Region Association: None |
Oh Wow! That was the previous car of the month !!!!!!!! Incredible!!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/chowtime.gif)
|
|
|
|
|
1 User(s) are reading this topic (1 Guests and 0 Anonymous Users)
0 Members:
|
Lo-Fi Version | Time is now: 20th April 2025 - 01:55 PM |
Invision Power Board
v9.1.4 © 2025 IPS, Inc.