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hot_shoe914
Apr 7 2012, 09:49 PM
Time for more pictures of our repair work. All but the back firewall done now along with some grinding to do. Should finish up next Saturday with a little luck.

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hot_shoe914
Apr 7 2012, 09:57 PM
A few more

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As you can see the replacement piece from Restoration Designs came up a little short so we had to improvise. We took some of the extra that we cut off the end and formed two L shaped pieces.

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We then welded those in place to make it reach all the way and eliminate the gap we had. This also allowed for running a seam bead instead of spot welds which I believe is stroner.

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hot_shoe914
Apr 7 2012, 10:00 PM
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hot_shoe914
Apr 7 2012, 10:22 PM
QUOTE(Scotti @ Apr 7 2012, 11:10 PM) *

piratenanner.gif now grind those welds welder.gif

I thought only professionals did that? confused24.gif
rick 918-S
Apr 7 2012, 11:15 PM
Looks like your getting it sewn up there shoe!
euro911
Apr 7 2012, 11:23 PM
Wow, that's a lot of work blink.gif

Nice

Nice action shots too ... arcs flashing, sparks flying
hot_shoe914
Apr 8 2012, 07:06 AM
QUOTE(euro911 @ Apr 8 2012, 12:23 AM) *

Wow, that's a lot of work blink.gif

Nice

Nice action shots too ... arcs flashing, sparks flying

Thanks. Wouldn't be happening if it weren't for my friend Tom. He is doing 99% of the work and I mostly watch and do the grunt work and gopher stuff. I think he does damned good work for a college accounting professor. sawzall-smiley.gif welder.gif smash.gif smilie_pokal.gif
VaccaRabite
Apr 8 2012, 09:09 AM
With all the welding, make sure you check for squareness before you start putting stuff back on the car. You may need to bend it a touch to get door gaps right again.

Before you put the firewall in, take measurements and see if the tub warped at all. if it did its a LOT easier to fix now then it will be to fix when everything is back on.

Learn from my mistakes... ;-)

Zach
hot_shoe914
Apr 8 2012, 11:12 AM
QUOTE(Vacca Rabite @ Apr 8 2012, 10:09 AM) *

With all the welding, make sure you check for squareness before you start putting stuff back on the car. You may need to bend it a touch to get door gaps right again.

Before you put the firewall in, take measurements and see if the tub warped at all. if it did its a LOT easier to fix now then it will be to fix when everything is back on.

Learn from my mistakes... ;-)

Zach

I sure hope it hasn't warped but I will check it. Where should I do the measuring at? confused24.gif
saigon71
Apr 8 2012, 05:54 PM
You guys are really kicking ass Shoe!

I agree with Zach...you need to make sure that body stays true. I left my doors on so I could constantly check & adjust the door gaps. I am sure that someone has good measurements to use as well and will chime in.

Keep it going! aktion035.gif

scotty b
Apr 8 2012, 06:17 PM
Oh man, That's not good. I didn't notice it before. unsure.gif


Oh, um, carry on Don. Great work beerchug.gif




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hot_shoe914
Apr 15 2012, 02:03 AM
Okay, here are the last of the pictures from todays work. Pretty much done, just needs a few touch up and such.

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hot_shoe914
Apr 15 2012, 02:05 AM
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That's all folks!
jaxdream
Apr 15 2012, 08:07 AM
The back panel looks great , is it a donor car piece or an aftermarket repro ??

Jack
hot_shoe914
Apr 15 2012, 10:32 AM
QUOTE(jaxdream @ Apr 15 2012, 09:07 AM) *

The back panel looks great , is it a donor car piece or an aftermarket repro ??

Jack

Came from Restoration Design. Very snug fit. Hardest thing we did was getting that sucker into place for welding. Took a little smash.gif but once it was there it fit nicely and was fairly easy to welder.gif . Still needs some minor touch up and sealing.
hot_shoe914
Apr 16 2012, 06:51 AM
Got the axels off ofit yesterday and just about have it ready to travel. I think she is going to be one fine car some day. first.gif
hot_shoe914
Oct 24 2012, 09:17 AM
I think she is getting closer.
gothspeed
Oct 25 2012, 08:27 AM
Wow! ........ looks good smile.gif!
hot_shoe914
Nov 10 2012, 09:39 PM
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gothspeed
Nov 16 2012, 10:00 AM
Can you post a picture of the bottom part of the flare?
hot_shoe914
Nov 16 2012, 08:49 PM
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Can you post a picture of the bottom part of the flare?

You will have to ask Scotty B, that is his handy work taking place at his shop.
scotty b
Nov 16 2012, 09:18 PM
QUOTE(hot_shoe914 @ Nov 16 2012, 06:49 PM) *

QUOTE(gothspeed @ Nov 16 2012, 10:00 AM) *

Can you post a picture of the bottom part of the flare?

You will have to ask Scotty B, that is his handy work taking place at his shop.


First flare is only mocked up, not welded on and finished. If you look at Mepsteins thread, I think I have pics of his on the underside. If not, basically there is not enough metal to complete the bent channel all the wayto the end.

I'm not sure how the factory GT cars were finished out on the underside, but I try to gradually blend that factory channel out into the flat section of the aftermarket flare. If I remember, I'll take a pic of Marks car tomorrow
scotty b
Feb 17 2013, 01:57 PM
I finally squeezed enough $$ out of Donald to pay for a couple days worth of work rolleyes.gif and put in the Tangerine re-inforcement kit. I'm going to try and spend a day or two a month on this one to get it moving along. ALso will be getting back on Mark Epstiens car soon. I finally found some part time help I think I can afford unsure.gif
scotty b
Feb 17 2013, 02:06 PM
What Donald wants dry.gif
scotty b
Feb 17 2013, 02:08 PM
What I think he should do smile.gif Maybe we should put this to a vote poke.gif
billh1963
Feb 17 2013, 02:24 PM
Marathon Blue Metallic for the win. I still want one in that color...


Looks like good progress! Once you get Donald's stuff done and moved out you will free up some serious space....just in time for me to bring another car! biggrin.gif
poorsche914
Feb 17 2013, 04:59 PM
QUOTE(billh1963 @ Feb 17 2013, 03:24 PM) *
Marathon Blue Metallic for the win. I still want one in that color...

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Unless you rename her "Purple Rain" poke.gif

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hot_shoe914
Feb 17 2013, 08:25 PM
Nice work Scotty, rock on! aktion035.gif
hot_shoe914
May 14 2013, 08:48 PM
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scotty b
May 14 2013, 08:56 PM
QUOTE(hot_shoe914 @ May 14 2013, 06:48 PM) *

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Yer waaaaay in the back slap.gif
hot_shoe914
May 14 2013, 09:15 PM
QUOTE(scotty b @ May 14 2013, 09:56 PM) *

QUOTE(hot_shoe914 @ May 14 2013, 06:48 PM) *

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Yer waaaaay in the back slap.gif

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scotty b
May 15 2013, 06:58 PM
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billh1963
May 15 2013, 07:52 PM
You got some sort of flare assembly line going on? biggrin.gif
scotty b
May 15 2013, 08:26 PM
QUOTE(billh1963 @ May 15 2013, 05:52 PM) *

You got some sort of flare assembly line going on? biggrin.gif

unsure.gif been doing this one too mellow.gif
hot_shoe914
May 22 2013, 08:54 PM
QUOTE(scotty b @ May 15 2013, 07:58 PM) *

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Very nice Scotty. I am just now seeing this. I am curious though, why do you have to cut the front part of the quarter panel? Is that for easier access for welding? confused24.gif Looks awesome man, thanks for the update. beerchug.gif to you.
scotty b
May 22 2013, 09:07 PM
couldn't put Chris's kit in very easily without cutting it
hot_shoe914
May 22 2013, 09:12 PM
QUOTE(scotty b @ May 22 2013, 10:07 PM) *

couldn't put Chris's kit in very easily without cutting it

I thought that might be it too. I am sure it was a lot easier with it cut, I know Ken's probably was a real bitch to do.
hot_shoe914
Jun 4 2013, 04:57 PM
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billh1963
Jun 4 2013, 07:26 PM
Paint price in 2001?
scotty b
Jun 4 2013, 07:36 PM
I think Donald may be loosing it screwy.gif


FWIW, that's about 40.00 worth of paint now. blink.gif I just did a RS-Am in that very color about a month ago
7275914911
Jun 4 2013, 07:58 PM
Woot...

Hey Scatty...that's the paint code for my silver (doors)! Wink Wink
Just put the rest in a Rattle Can or 3..LOL

I think Shoes car would be pretty in pink??
scotty b
Jun 16 2013, 01:28 PM
Hoping to get primer on it next week
sean_v8_914
Jun 16 2013, 03:00 PM
nice save mr shoe . now come get this one
hot_shoe914
Jun 16 2013, 10:28 PM
QUOTE(sean_v8_914 @ Jun 16 2013, 04:00 PM) *

nice save mr shoe . now come get this one

Sorry Sean, not adding anymore 914s to the stable. I'm down to 4, really 3 once I get Christine all dismantled and parted out. Only other one I plan to have restored is my LE. Hopefully I can get Betsy sold and that will leave me with just 2, the LE and this one that Scotty is making beautiful. I think 2 teeners is enough, I am kicking the habit. smoke.gif
hot_shoe914
Jun 16 2013, 10:37 PM
QUOTE(scotty b @ Jun 16 2013, 02:28 PM) *

Hoping to get primer on it next week

w00t.gif Very nice Scotty, you aktion035.gif . This pleases me very much, a nice Father's Day surprise. I pray.gif you. Have you already done this area here? confused24.gif

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hot_shoe914
Aug 19 2013, 09:18 PM
Moving to the top for a friend to see. beerchug.gif
hot_shoe914
Dec 6 2013, 09:33 PM
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billh1963
Dec 7 2013, 06:03 AM
Nice to see progress!!!!! What color did you decide to go with?
scotty b
Dec 7 2013, 08:51 AM
That pic was a month or so ago. As of yesterday, it is now blocked down and ready for the final coat of primer. smile.gif Front trunk floor is welded in, needs to get seam sealed and then painted.
mepstein
Dec 7 2013, 09:20 AM
QUOTE(scotty b @ Feb 17 2013, 02:57 PM) *

I finally squeezed enough $$ out of Donald to pay for a couple days worth of work rolleyes.gif and put in the Tangerine re-inforcement kit. I'm going to try and spend a day or two a month on this one to get it moving along. ALso will be getting back on Mark Epstiens car soon. I finally found some part time help I think I can afford unsure.gif


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