A continuation of the original thread...

914 GT Build Thread

2014 Progress Thread...

Figure I'd post some pics...

In between I've been sorting out the body... basically marking up problems with a sharpie and noting all my issues for the new body guy.

I've been mock fitting some fiberglass rocker panels and valences. Drilling holes for oil lines in driver's rocker area. I also fitted the front oil cooler shroud.

Today I had to do some fitment of the Engman inner longs. I had to punch holes for the Rich Johnson Engine mount through-bolts that are inside the tub... and trim some areas that were a little tight, etc.



Here are doors, bumpers and Engman inner long stiffening kits.





I admired Dr. Evil's Tranny work...




Dusted off the 3.2L Short Stroke, with 98mm P&Cs, modified S-cams, 46mm Webers, and a bunch of internal goodies...








A new "Lost Warehouse" discovered... Almost everything refurbished or new.

I've spent 3-4 days sorting through ALL the parts. Placing things in bins by body area (brakes, transmission, electrical, trim, interior, oil, fuel, etc.)

You've had THAT engine sitting in your garage for years?!?! That thing is motivation enough!

Good luck Karl!

Nice stuff! I love new goodies.

I almost forgot one of the added benefits of the new garage!

Free flowing BEER



I built an electric brewery a couple of years ago!

Oh ya! You'll get a lot of volunteers when it comes time to assemble that bad boy! Free flowing beer....

That's pretty great. I don't drink, but I'm great at buying/pouring, and can appreciate good engineering.

...the car stuff is nice too.

Looks like you're ready for assembly. That car should be a rockets hip when it's done!

Enjoy the build in good health.

I've followed this and your life with your son since the beginning. I think one of those parts on the shelf are from me. Great to see you back.

Welcome back to the world Qarl.

Karl, I'm glad to see your project has re-ignited. I remember going to your website and reading about your build. Very nice. That new garage you've built with your house is awesome!

Get 'er done!

Karl & I just shared emails about cars, family's, etc & it's wonderful to have Karl back!! Met Karl back in 2004 & he is still the same old Karl we love.
Welcome back Karl.
Tom

Wow, fun build. I had that exact motor that was supposed to go into my Carrera, then they became to valuable to modify. Never got to use it . That's gonna SCREAM when done.

Always liked this pic

As I was looking at the photos of parts all I could think is how smart it was to pre buy all those parts way back when because if you had to get them today $$$$$. Buy and sit its a good plan. lol. Once again welcome back.

Great looking stuff!

Nice!

Beautiful project and nice setup!

Started cleaning up grinding the edges of the chassis reinforcements (a lot of slopping welds and splatter).








I located the oil cooler hose holes in the driver's longitudinal and the front wheel well. Have to still drill in the footwell.

I grafted two round grommets together into a figure-8 to fit in the center triangle. (no pics), but it will work out well







I also pulled out the grommet that the fuel lines go through in the front of the tunnel. Will clean it up and enlarge the holes in preparation of installing Tangerine's stainless fuel lines!

Little notches I had to cut in Engman's long for the RJ engine mount through bolts.

Next step... enlarge ALL the freaking weld holes in the kit! Ugh!

Yep... that house sold finally. Took 3 1/2 years. That was one of the reason the project was on hold Floating mortages and property taxes and upkeep on two houses for over 3 years. F-k me!

Congrats on the renewed vigor and welcome back! A drill press would be great for those holes.

I welded mine without enlarging the holes, just set the welder really hot so It ate away the metal a bit to make the hole larger naturally.

Any idea how big to enlarge them to?

If I remember correctly I've seen people make them as big as an inch. The thought is more surface contact between the reinforcement and the panel. I think the effects here are so negligible that no one could even feel it.

If it were me I'd make them about 3/4", there about 1/2" right now right? Whatever there at now, I'd say make them 1/4" larger.

When I did mine I filled in the welds completely, I've seen many people just do the outside connecting weld. Less heat to the long, sure but thats giving away some potential strength (I mean why even enlarge them at that point?)

See if you can find a sheetmetal shop that has a punch. That will take care of the holes quick.

Karl , I made your shipment today...track # on your pm.
The yellow gt is HOT !
Thank you for your order,
Marty

The bigger the holes the longer the heat in that area. If you go that route be mindful. I do recall that Engman enlarged the holes on the latter version.

Qarl is going to have a hard time with this boys, that tap room is only a few steps away from that car, and there's things other than beer that he's been making in there......... Yum,Yum....

Started refitting the seat bases, supports and brackets (from Restoration Design).

Mine were removed, so I am re-installing them.

I drilled the weld holes in the bases for the seats brackets and started refitting the seat brackets.

Drilled 2 more oil line holes through the driver's footwell.

Made a weld-in patch for a fuck up I did a few weeks ago.

Removed the front hood and cleaned up the underside. Need to do some small fiberglass repair this weekend.

Started enlarging the weld holes in the Engman long kit.

Had a beer... or three!

Good to have you back.

rock on!!! . for new folks that may not know, the dancing banana IS Qarl!! older times….

Q. Can you come install a bar in the shop please?

I have a 3 tap keggerator and brewery in the garage... does that count?

And a still... shhhhhhh

Step drill. You can make them as big as you like.
http://www.machineryhouse.com.au/D1071

Cheers,

Qarl getting ready to consume some Signal Yellow and terrorize the neighbors...

Yep, started using the step drill last night and just made them one step larger. Not too big, though. Will be harder to fill.

Eric... does this count?

Eric... does this count?






I built this brewery 2 years ago...

Adopt me, please!

Shop day.

Hung ceiling power coil

Hung ceiling air coil (but still need to run a line to the other side of the garage whee the compressor is.

Redid the blast cabinet (cleaned out old glass, installed new work gloves, viewport protector, and added casters to the bottom

I've bought a lot of that stuff and never installed it. My garage isn't worthy yet.

Rock on man. Those braces are headed your way this week.

Diversion today.

Had taken the Exige S out a few days ago and she started running rough. I had just changed out the Mass Air Flow sensor, so suspected something was amiss.

Reset the ECU and tried to let it recalibrate, and still ran poor... hmm...

Did some digging and fount out that the intake boot clamp had slipped off the coupling. Had the wifey apply some pressure to get it fully seated and reclamped the intake. (4 hands were better than 2)

Changed out the plugs and added some dielectric grease to the coil packs.

Added some Techron fuel cleaner and topped off with some fresh gas.

Reset the ECU and took her for a spin... all is well now.

This beast purrs like a kitten... (All 350 HP from the little 1.8L motor)!!!!

Media blasted some more parts before sending off to plating. (I think I have to gather just a few more parts.

nice vans! haha

glad to see you are back at, Karl. git'r done!!

Met with the new body guy today to start creating a "plan".

Q, as your adviser on health issues, I find myself compelled to warn you that you dare not consume that much beer.

You should really send a keg of it to WCR 2014 Teeners at Tahoe II...

Just sayin'

Way to go Qarl...great to see another custom 914 coming to life in Orlando!