any new pics you can share?

I need to get the PR man back into forum-mode as there are new updates.
Here's the drive train hoist that we fabricated for about 625 lbs.of engine/Trans placement.
Bottom view; foot pedal, hand control and extended base.Click to view attachment

Another view of the quick release for the Safecraft netClick to view attachment

Stainless steel shift tower plate (.250") welded in place, across the tunnel.Click to view attachment

Mono wiper plate now welded down to the cowl.Click to view attachment

Love all the mods, I guess POC will have to put you in the P1 class or an exhibition class if and when you decide to run this monster.

This car keeps getting better and better!

Marty,

I was just thinking the other day I probably need a net...I hope my copy-cat is taken as flattery. Would you kindly post a picture of how you fabricated the rearward mounts? Thank you in advance!

PS: Although my car is not even within the same league as your build...it would be an absolute thrill (for me) to get our cars together on track. My "new" engine arrives tomorrow from TX - it is "my version" of the perfect power plant. How quickly can you get that car finished? I'm heading to Road America later this year...

Tony

Tony, they make the net-strap end real simple to install.
Each of the 3 horizontal straps wrap around the vertical section of the roll bar.
Each strap is held in place with a buckle, similar to the type used on your helmet strap (just wider for this net-strap). No welding at all, makes a real clean installation.
I don't know when we will trailer out to Atlanta, lots of tracks out west !
Once she's running, I'll be testing and tuning at Willow Springs (home track ) with some Haltech tuners.
More updates as the build continues
Marty

Took a measurement and made an outline off of a gt3RS quarter . I'll sketch it into the rear Sheridan 914 quarters, and install the factory gt3RS ducts.
These will feed air to the left + right rear oil coolers. Always handy to have another Porsche nut in the neighborhood

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Here's the layout on the quarter panel itself.

Thanks Marty for the "push"...I've gone full Safecraft (harnesess, twin window nets, fire bottle system, etc). They have a unique edge about them...again, thanks to you for bringing them to our attention!

Your car continues to amaze me! At least I can say there is something in common with your car...our window nets!

Tony

One more item completed; hand built ecu harness for the Haltech Elite 2500 management system. Designing the custom schematic and the harness build was fun , the Weller soldering gun got her done ! The Porsche Cayenne TT ecu is not tuneable for anywhere near the needs of this 5.0Click to view attachment

Very nice Marty...I'm glad those days are over!

T

What bender are you using? You got some mad bending skills! lookin good!

Using our Teledyne-Pines N° 2 rotary hydraulic mandrel tube bender. After I sketch out the design, I use 3/4" dia. emt tubing / bend up with a contractors conduit bender. Then take the samples to the mandrel machine and produce the 1 3/4" dia ×".120 wall bends. The rest is cutting, and finishing to spec-fit, welding, repeat for the other side.
It's also what I've been doing since 1976...so it's kind of my craft...definitely no short cuts to it !

Here is a "Continuation " product that I haven't made in about 35+ years, some customers want these again. For the Manx + dune buggy guys, the MSDS Baja Eliminator.
Cool angles and precise bending going on here in the extractor header, and 4 over the top exhaust tips. Click to view attachment

Hey Marty,we need a update also when's the next parking lot party ?

Sometimes, I think Marty just tend to surf this forum. I remember seeing other updates in the various Porsche forums.

Yes, I think the ones who really appreciate this out of the box track toy would love to see updates to this incredible build

Small update for you all below!




You are correct that he (and I) still very much frequent this forum, and others too.

We are very happy to know that you all still enjoy seeing our progress on this project. We are 99% done with fabrication / body panel fitting, and will hopefully be in paint by November 1st.









The nuts and bolts behind the fiberglass fitment:




The wide opening intake for the radiator (note, the square opening on the bottom will be welded up):




The intake end for the radiator air flow with the maestro at work:




Will post more as soon as we can.

Thanks!

I expect to see this car at WCR 2017.

Some aerial photography today...off to the paint shop now. Don't you just love Body Shops ?Click to view attachment

Badass can't wait to see this finished.
What color you going with?

Looking good.

I do love body shops....but that's because ScottyB is my body shop guy

All of past my body shop relationships have been lukewarm. I've been dealing with a new local shop for a couple years...looks like this roller should be smooth sailing.
Scotty is tops tho !

914 meets primerClick to view attachment

That's going to be awesome!

-Steve

Such great metal work !

Thank you Steve + Pete...wait till you guys see what we're building next

Simple clip/screw attachment to the GT3RS fender ducts, this will keep them in place on the Sheridan quarter panels. After placing my template down to the fenders, I only had one chance to correctly cut the fiberglass...and I nailed it Click to view attachment

Just another 914-in-primer pic, she will be sprayed in Grand Prix white in Januaury . Happy Holidays everyone ¡!Click to view attachment

...if you keep this up, someone might even nominate you for COTM!

I know how much that means to you!

Tony

Awesome!

Just out of curiosity, why did you go for standard primering, etc. instead of powder coating since this is really just the "hidden" frame?

Jim...we needed to install the custom dashboard prior to building our cage around that area (can't install post-cage) . Since powder coating involves the heat/oven cycle...that would be a no-go for the alcantara /CF dashboard. Body shop is using one of the best primers /2 coats, after full metal preperation
Marty

That makes sense-totally missed the installed dash.

Can't wait to see it in paint! Happy Holidays Marty and crew!

Fabricating the support brackets for gt3rs air ducts ; installing into rear Sheridan quarter panelsClick to view attachment

The set- up with rubber tipped vise grips, clamp; the contours of the ducts are made for 991 fitment; clamps help relax the duct into the Sheridan fender, which has a real close contour to the 991 but not exact. Each bracket (6 tot) has its own mating angle to the duct fastener. Simple JB epoxy and a 24 hour set up time, and complete.
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On to the Passenger side set-up...same procedure
Taking these over to the body shop this week to meet the maestro + his paint booth
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Some action in the paint booth : GP whiteClick to view attachment

...one more GP whiteClick to view attachment

Ooh la La!!!

Now thats a body in white!!

R

that's a frame for a 1000HP engine!

Incredible work. I can really appreciate the incredible hours and thinking, tinkering, what if scenarios, load paths, usability, maintenance.....on and on. Wow wow fantastic job!

This is such a very cool project...

Thanks guys for your comments ! Another view from the paint dept.Click to view attachment

I don't think you'll have any problems with twisting.

Twisting is Verboten ¡!