I was finally able to work on this last night.. I cut a square groove and then ground the brass off.. Welded it up and went well.. The inner wheel well is almost done.. I also welded on one of the 2 rear suspension ear reinforcements.. Went well as well. Plugged amd ground a few more areas.. Almost ready for epoxy..

Did you happen to snap any pics of this? I'm not sure I have it figured out in my mind, and might want to steal this approach.

I will take a picture this weekend.

Sorry haven't had a chance been extremely busy with work vut spent the last 2 mornings @5 am doing some welding and grinding all passenger side.. Went and bought a quart of epoxy primer, a roll of 8o grit for the da, and some kevlar reinforced filler for the weld seams. The stuff comes highly recommended as its 100% waterproof so no rust issues.. Getting very close to removing door braces..

New trunk floor is here and moving that direction next week..

Glad that it’s moving along. Hopefully you have good heat after the weather last week.

Is this the stuff? I'll be watching this closely. Sounds like a good idea.

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This stuff

Completed one suspension ear reinforcements this morning.. Then off to work..Click to view attachment

This is the p.o. repair area.. I cut the brazing out and welded now have to hammer it flat.. Click to view attachment

This is front wheel well passenger side..

So I feel like I am skipping all over but I try to get the big chunks done.. The passenger side wheel well is almost all hammered out but my shoulder and forearm are pretty sore(getting old))? So I moved to the rear trunk so I could complete 1 area.. I think I am not going use the whole RD piece as it makes for an odd weld joint.. So if you look close you will see where I cut a line.. I chose that as a good area to butt joint because its the edge and will warp less. I going to bring the RD piece to work and use the vertical band saw to cut a nice straight line then put the piece in the trunk anf scribe a line for final cutting..

I plan to get the trunk done this week and then back to the wheel well.. But will feel better once the trunk is done.. Click to view attachment

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Also note this is the second trunk panel I put in.. The 1st one was from a donor car but was not acceptable to me finished

Just a little project that has been a year in the making.. I programmed everything today and thought you all would think its interesting.. This was done on a 130 ton brake press.Click to view attachment

Up until MIG welders got affordable it was the fastest and easiest way to go.

There's a few places on the car where the factory used brazed seams. A weld joint will stress crack where a brass will not. Years ago shops would braze a horseshoe shim on a dented panel to pull it out, they brazed it because done right, it won't fail.

I like this.

Hmm, this runs a little counter to the logic I used to reinforce the clutch cable tube on my project yesterday. One of the braze joints at the front cracked and I added a series of tack welds to convince everything to stay in its right place. Wondering if I need to rethink that...

The problem with the clutch cable is age and stress cracks. I make a plate to go over the area, but I do weld it.

And now for some reason all my pictures are posting sideways..

Perry.. I still nees to call you.. Been busy..

Looks great! Will you use the louver punch to make a lower panel under the oil cooler?

That part was actually done about a year ago.. Not sure yet what I will use the die for.

Trunk is done.. Well less the 1 overlay.. That will be next week.Click to view attachment

6543 louvers

In my fab class this week I am going to teach my class how to fab the front belly /oil cooler floor just because. Its a semi complicated part for the novice and they will think its cool that its for a porsche and they get to take it home to hang on their wall..

Hi Ive a running 914/6 with a 3.0 im trying to find engine tin. Pls let me know if you know where to find engine tin. Im told the 3.0 and 3.2 engine tin wont work at all for a 914/6
Regards Phil

Hello: pls let me know where i can find engine tin for my 3.0 conversion,Im told the 3.0 and 3.2 tin wont work at al for a914/6
Regards Phil

Restoration design sells the complete kit for about 900 or so and its a wonderful set that exeeds original parts in quality..mine won't be ready for a bit and mine are for the budget builders as the sheet metal is much more homemade by comparison to the RD piece..

Well busy times, working allot in my day job as we have a company coming into the area looking for 13k employees and have allot of people looking for training..

Then business is very busy and growing. A website is under development thanks to a member here that has been an absolute blessing.. The GT hardlines have consumed allot of time and money..

That said I gave in and bought 2 new sail panels from restoration design as while I was in there make it 100% right.. It put me behind by a couple weeks of my target but will be worth it..

I cut the passenger side off yesterday inbetween cerakoting some engine parts after repair for a customer.

Front wheel well has been a constat issue where it was brazed etc.. Almost done welding pits and grinding in that area.. Hopefully prime that area this week and mount the door on so can weld the fender on.. Click to view attachment

Oh and brace is in the trunk so that are is done.. Yeah.Click to view attachment

And this mornings progress.. Was going to make it out of one piece but lent my brake out to someone and this will blend well enough once welding is completely done.. Click to view attachment

I've got a smaller patch in that general area coming up fairly quickly. Did you treat the inside of that cavity while it was open? Haven't decided what to do with mine. Always looking for examples.

I really like the finish on those parts Ben. Looks great man.
Is Cerakote finish similar to powder coating?
I’ve only read a few things regarding its use. Mostly gun finishes.
Regards

Yup just cold galvanized spray after wire brushing it. Then use som galvaneel cut offs from the RD parts..

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A big step above the rattle cans then.
Thanks Ben.

Thats for sure.. it is rock hard and handles extreme heat.. does not discolor either

Those parts look great! I've also been very happy with the Cerakote in the past. Pretty easy to apply and lasts forever.

Not to hijack but...For those who just need aluminum or flat black/white colors and want/need it in an aerosol can, Superior Industries Thermal Kote is also very good. It's expensive ($90/2 pack), so nothing like cheap autopart store sprays.

The temperature rating is a bit lower (1325F vs. 1600F), but it holds up really well. I regularly use it in burners that see >1450 F (bright cherry glowing color) and haven't had any flaking problems either.

https://www.superior-industries.com/thermal...roduct_208.html

Interesting stuff. never tried that

Finished welding the area this morning and then ground it down 90% and cleaned and sprayed zinc brite over it.. It is a perfect repair for a hidden area with all the correct contours but doesn't require the finish that an external panel requires.. Click to view attachment

Woke up at 4:15 today went out and welded the sail panel on . Went well but have a bit to finish yet.. This will conclude my week of progress as busy the rest of the week but feel that I made progress. Click to view attachment

looking great. sometimes it seems progress is so slow, but then you look back at all the baby steps and realize you're making big gains

You slept in till 4:15 - slacker

Too much on my mind I guess.

Looking good Ben.

I like the bottom brace, nice work.

Thanks.. Making headway..

A good braze is also better than a bad weld. You wouldn’t believe how easy mig made things.

True for sure.

So curious should the upper part of the door jamb be brazed? It was from the factory from what I see.

Didn't do any work this weekend. Up North at our cabin ice fishingClick to view attachment

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Nice! But how can you call that ice fishing without a 3-bedroom "hut" on the ice with TV and satellite dish? What kind of person just braves the elements like that?

We sit in the cabin and look outside for the flags to pop up..

We got skunked but found this on our hike.I think it is left overs from grandpa's farm years ago. He farmed and was the local school superintendent.. Click to view attachment

Lots of cabins out on Lake Geneva and I don’t think any have fallen through the ice so far this year. It’s a great way to get through a Wisconsin winter (assuming you have some refreshing adult beverages to help you spend your time). Spring will eventually arrive, but it’s all about snow and cold this week!