 Get it ready for WCR09, roadster fan's "best use of time" progress thread |
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| roadster fan |
 Aug 27 2008, 03:44 AM
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Project Frankenstein !!!!!!!!  Group: Members Posts: 1,009 Joined: 24-November 05 From: Aptos, CA Member No.: 5,184 Region Association: Northern California  |
Here is what she looked like this morning. The neglected step sister to the 71 runner.
  A litte clean up (very little) and a little layout and this is what she looked like  |
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| roadster fan |
Aug 27 2008, 03:49 AM
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Project Frankenstein !!!!!!!! Group: Members Posts: 1,009 Joined: 24-November 05 From: Aptos, CA Member No.: 5,184 Region Association: Northern California |
I am replacing the rear panel due to an earlier repair by a DAPO (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif) The replacement panel after a collision was poorly brazed on and covered in mucho bondo and subsequently rusted. The work, well it, (IMG:style_emoticons/default/barf.gif)
I purchased another rear panel from a member here, some time ago and it has been sitting in a box ever since. George's thread about the best use of time leading up to WCR09 got me motivated to get back on the project. Here are a few more pics from today's work   |
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| roadster fan |
Aug 27 2008, 03:57 AM
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Project Frankenstein !!!!!!!! Group: Members Posts: 1,009 Joined: 24-November 05 From: Aptos, CA Member No.: 5,184 Region Association: Northern California |
Here is what causes the rear corners to rust from the inside out (IMG:style_emoticons/default/chair.gif)
 And this is what hopefully will get used tomorrow (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welder.gif)  I should start a poll to see how many people think it will be drivable by WCR09 (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif) I will post more details on the build tomorrow. Now it is time for (IMG:style_emoticons/default/yellowsleep[1].gif) Jim |
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| JoeSharp |
Aug 27 2008, 08:05 AM
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In Irvine, Ca. May 15-18 Group: Members Posts: 3,947 Joined: 9-July 03 From: DeLand, Florida Member No.: 898 Region Association: South East States |
Thanks George.
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| BarberDave |
Aug 27 2008, 08:39 AM
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Barberdave Group: Members Posts: 1,605 Joined: 12-January 03 From: Wauseon Ohio Member No.: 135 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
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No way in Hell, will that be ready for the WCC 09. NOW...... prove me wrong!!!!!!!!!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welder.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/stirthepot.gif) Dave (IMG:style_emoticons/default/slap.gif) |
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| So.Cal.914 |
Aug 27 2008, 09:23 AM
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"...And it has a front trunk too." Group: Members Posts: 6,588 Joined: 15-February 04 From: Low Desert, CA./ Hills of N.J. Member No.: 1,658 Region Association: None |
It doesn't look that bad (IMG:style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif) MikeZ would have it done in a few months.
(Peer pressure) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) |
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| G e o r g e |
Aug 27 2008, 09:37 AM
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Dr Group: Members Posts: 1,905 Joined: 20-September 05 From: Southern Cal Member No.: 4,832 Region Association: None 
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This is exactly what we are talking about
Take a few more pics interior , engine bay etc and send them to me I'm going to be putting "before" packages together so those that judge have a solid base (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) |
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| Joe Bob |
Aug 27 2008, 09:56 AM
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Retired admin, banned a few times Group: Members Posts: 17,427 Joined: 24-December 02 From: Boulder CO Member No.: 5 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(So.Cal.914 @ Aug 27 2008, 07:23 AM)  It doesn't look that bad (IMG:style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif) MikeZ would have it done in a few months. (Peer pressure) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif) So, where IS WCR '09 for the newbies? Put it in your signature....advertise! |
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| TravisNeff |
Aug 27 2008, 11:27 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,082 Joined: 20-March 03 From: Mesa, AZ Member No.: 447 Region Association: Southwest Region
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What's with the boxster engine/trans??
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| roadster fan |
Aug 27 2008, 03:25 PM
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Project Frankenstein !!!!!!!! Group: Members Posts: 1,009 Joined: 24-November 05 From: Aptos, CA Member No.: 5,184 Region Association: Northern California |
QUOTE(Travis Neff @ Aug 27 2008, 10:27 AM) What's with the boxster engine/trans?? Oh you mean this little beauty.  I was gonna do a V8 conversion because the is what the PO had in mind before he passed away (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) He had cut out part of the trunk and had done some of the chassis stiffening you will see in future photos. Not the greatest quality work but I will examine closely and fix what I can't live with. Anyway, I started looking at motors and considered several different configurations including an LS1 and Scooby. Eventually decided if I was gonna do a water cooled motor I may as well keep it in the family so to speak. 3.2 liter S motor with 6 speed manual trans. I couldn't pass on the deal as it came out of a 00' with 44k miles (tree fell on it) and the $$ was right. Aside from the motor being too wide to fit between the suspension ears, it fits well. There are at least 2 others in Norcal building similiar. Ths suspension will be the most interesting/challenging. One of the other bayarea cars is using a 996 rear suspension that looks pretty trick but I think I am gonna try to stay simpler with a modified semi-trailing arm setup ala "groot" on this board. time will tell. Oh !@$ not very much time, what were those WCR 09 dates? Jim |
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| greenie |
Aug 27 2008, 11:50 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 873 Joined: 26-October 04 From: Trinidad Member No.: 3,013 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Jim you don't stand a chance of getting that thing together in time (IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif)
I would suggest you start putting your efforts into your back-up car immediately. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) Good luck whatever way you go. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer.gif) |
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| siverson |
Aug 27 2008, 11:56 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Benefactors Posts: 2,448 Joined: 5-May 03 From: San Diego, CA Member No.: 654 Region Association: Southern California 
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> Aside from the motor being too wide to fit between the suspension ears, it fits well.
Oh, is that all? That's funny. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) |
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| roadster fan |
Aug 28 2008, 12:16 AM
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Project Frankenstein !!!!!!!! Group: Members Posts: 1,009 Joined: 24-November 05 From: Aptos, CA Member No.: 5,184 Region Association: Northern California |
QUOTE(BarberDave @ Aug 27 2008, 07:39 AM) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif) No way in Hell, will that be ready for the WCC 09. NOW...... prove me wrong!!!!!!!!!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welder.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/stirthepot.gif) Dave (IMG:style_emoticons/default/slap.gif) I knew someone was gonna throw the gauntlet down (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) QUOTE(greenie @ Aug 27 2008, 10:50 PM) Jim you don't stand a chance of getting that thing together in time (IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif) I would suggest you start putting your efforts into your back-up car immediately. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) Good luck whatever way you go. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer.gif) Backup, shmack up. wait a second I could just take the 71 to wcr09 like I did in 08.........yeah that would be alot easier............wait, now I get it, you just want the beater to show up so greenie looks better after everyone tore it apart over beers (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif) QUOTE(siverson @ Aug 27 2008, 10:56 PM) > Aside from the motor being too wide to fit between the suspension ears, it fits well. Oh, is that all? That's funny. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) I was hoping the minimizing of that issue didn't get by everyone (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) I haven't been as excited about the project since I brought it home on the trailer! |
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| roadster fan |
Aug 28 2008, 12:30 AM
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Project Frankenstein !!!!!!!! Group: Members Posts: 1,009 Joined: 24-November 05 From: Aptos, CA Member No.: 5,184 Region Association: Northern California |
Here is what the interior looks like today with all the crap removed from it
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| roadster fan |
Aug 28 2008, 12:42 AM
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Project Frankenstein !!!!!!!! Group: Members Posts: 1,009 Joined: 24-November 05 From: Aptos, CA Member No.: 5,184 Region Association: Northern California |
I began the prep on the replacement rear panel, it was quite a bit more work than I thought it was gonna be. Should finish it tomorrow and I will take a pic before the install.
After cleaning out the interior I took a quick look around the exterior to refresh my memory what needs to be done. Here is one thing: right side long below door post  Oh and the big hole in the front trunk from the A/C that used to live there I think. There was an aluminum hacked together plate in here when I bought her  Jim |
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| So.Cal.914 |
Aug 28 2008, 01:53 AM
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"...And it has a front trunk too." Group: Members Posts: 6,588 Joined: 15-February 04 From: Low Desert, CA./ Hills of N.J. Member No.: 1,658 Region Association: None |
Sooooo whats the plan? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welder.gif)
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| roadster fan |
Aug 28 2008, 02:48 AM
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Project Frankenstein !!!!!!!! Group: Members Posts: 1,009 Joined: 24-November 05 From: Aptos, CA Member No.: 5,184 Region Association: Northern California |
QUOTE(So.Cal.914 @ Aug 28 2008, 12:53 AM) Tackle issues with the chassis that I have posted + hellhole. Mount GT flares. Get the drive train mounted (then removed). Suspension Mockup. All this before Jan 1 2009. Get the car blasted (I think....I hear SirAndy's voice saying "dont do it") or dipped and in sealer/primer. Cooling system installed. Aftermarket ECU/EFI purchased/installed. Drive train installed and running. Basic electrics installed. All this before March 15, 2009. Get it legal for trip to Socal or trailer it to Socal for display (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) but running. What are those dates again? If I could have a drivable car in primer/sealer for WCR 09 that would work. I could work out the bugs, disassemble, paint, reassemble the following winter. I would rather fabricate, blast/dip, paint, build once but not sure there is enough time available for that. I fear in the rush to get it running there will be shortcuts taken. Those could be addressed on reassembly. Nomex suit on, let me know what you think. Jim |
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| greenie |
Aug 28 2008, 05:15 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 873 Joined: 26-October 04 From: Trinidad Member No.: 3,013 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Hi Jim,
It's great to have a date "WCR09 " to motivate you and really get you off your ass and working on the project... Get started & see how things are shaping up by January. If the impending deadline is forcing you to take shortrtcuts or is taking the fun out of the project that would be the time to go to plan B. You don't want to look back on your work and be unhappy with the results. Remember we do this stuff for fun & the pride in each accomplishment. |
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| neo914-6 |
Aug 29 2008, 11:14 AM
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neo life Group: Members Posts: 5,086 Joined: 16-January 03 From: Willow Glen (San Jose) Member No.: 159 |
QUOTE(roadster fan @ Aug 27 2008, 02:49 AM) I am replacing the rear panel due to an earlier repair by a DAPO (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif) The replacement panel after a collision was poorly brazed on and covered in mucho bondo and subsequently rusted. The work, well it, (IMG:style_emoticons/default/barf.gif) I purchased another rear panel from a member here, some time ago and it has been sitting in a box ever since. George's thread about the best use of time leading up to WCR09 got me motivated to get back on the project. I threw away a good rear clip and other parts when no one claimed it, I wish there was a 914 parts collective (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif) Let's plan a caravan to WC09! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) |
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| roadster fan |
Aug 30 2008, 06:12 AM
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Project Frankenstein !!!!!!!! Group: Members Posts: 1,009 Joined: 24-November 05 From: Aptos, CA Member No.: 5,184 Region Association: Northern California |
QUOTE(neo914-6 @ Aug 29 2008, 10:14 AM) I threw away a good rear clip and other parts when no one claimed it, I wish there was a 914 parts collective (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif) Let's plan a caravan to WC09! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) Hey Felix, I remember when you had the rear clip but I already had one. didnt pay much for it and dont need two (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) Caravan for sure, I am sure there will be a bunch of bay area folks rolling down. Jim |
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