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Fresh paint

Supervisor

Dion,

I sand blasted mine as well and I swear that 914rubber.com had a kit to do this and replace the hardware.. Am I imagining that? Mine have been bare metal while I wait to find that kit. Any insight?

Honestly Ben I don’t recall that. I wouldn’t doubt it though.
@mb911

@mb911 just checked Mikey’s site. He has the lite adjuster blocks, nylon bushings and the arm/lever. That’s what I found.

This one? https://shop.914rubber.com/Headlight-Bundle...m?categoryId=-1

Lookin' great Dion! No doubt it couldn't be done without that good looking supervisor.

Thanks Brent! Yes the pup is a task master. I didn’t see that headlite kit. Good find. Might have to spring for that, hmmm....Xmas will soon be here....

This is what happens when you see too many Rennsport reunion pictures,
and there is a drill nearby..... just a bit of fun.

Took the fuel tank out, being that I’ll being running a different pump for the carbs and rerouting fuel lines.
Cleaned up the area under the tank.

Spruced up

Also since I’m tired of breaking my knuckles when dealing with and checking the fuel lines and fittings I enlarged the access opening.

Fitted with edging so ya don’t get cut up & lines don’t get sliced.

Placed the headlamps hardware back in. Rust free!

Since I’m not running a rear valance and don’t ever intend to...
I removed the tabs off the rear closing panel and welded up the gaps.
I wanted a smoother look.

I used the metal from the piece i cut from the front firewall
to make strips to fill the gaps of the former tab locales.

Sanded and primered. I’m pretty happy with it.
There is a slight dip on one area I took too much metal away.
The bumper should trick the eye that it’s all level :-)

Looking good! I had to zoom in on the full sized image to see the dip you were talking about. Only you will ever notice.

I wanted a ride when you were done but I don't think I can be seen in a car with such an obvious flaw. Everyone will point.







WTG. Former COTM made even better.

Freaking awesome work Dion!

I can't believe that this much rust was hiding in your stellar car.

As someone else said earlier, even the “nice” ones may have treacherous rust hiding.
Obviously our east coast cars are more susceptible.
My car did spend its early life along the Chesapeake Bay area. So salt air and
it being a daily driver for five years in PA by me took its toll.
I’m having fun with this project. It’s given me a chance to make it sound, and to
really customize it. Thanks for the support guys I wouldn’t have tackled this without
your help. Particularly 914Dave. Thanks for the compliments as well,
It’s a nice motivator. The big structural stuff is up next as well as tacking in the six mount.

Update time. Had a cool distraction. Dave’s buddy from another PCA region grabbed some tickets for us to see Hurley Haywood at the Simeone Museum in Philadelphia.
What can I say about Hurley...just one damn cool dude.
Bought his book and got it signed, also signed my 914 baseball cap.
Dr Simeone is the fella with the mic introducing Hurley.
Funny part was, we met Hurley out in the parking lot before the dinner and the event started , he was checking out Dave’s 914. He approved! Thought it was very cool.

Ok here’s where I’m at on the project.
Rust inhibitor (Green colour) and undercoating applied to the right rear fender/flare.

Flare

Right flare

The 6 mount gave this amateur trouble. Welding thick metal to thin challenged me.
I’m using the RJ mount. It is a nice piece of kit.
I got a little bit overzealous in the application of the mig. Paranoid about not having a
6 cylinder drop anchor! Ben (mb911) was gracious and patient with my questions.
My buddy Rich in England (tig welds, makes his own mufflers, Turbothomas) also criticized my lack of skills but I’m here to share and learn. Hopefully you’ll learn as well, what not to do.
So here’s the pics: Prepped the area.
And checking placement.

Weld thru Primer:

First attempt at melding metal. First pic: Rubbish! 2nd: hmmm getting there.

Weld

Then I had my welding discussion regarding “fusion”, heat & speed.
So we tried again...

After grinding some metal away and “adding” some, I got to the point where Ben said I should be safe.
So sanded all, primered and seam sealed.

Seam sealed, paint & clear coat.

Painted Marathon Blue and clear coated.

Top view

I’m hoping this is the gods smiling down upon this project,
( artsy pic) . Storm just ended and a very cool sky with double rainbows occured

Another artsy pic:

Pics of the 6 mount “fusion” location. I’ll need to primer and paint before this side gets buttoned up.

I'd have this one framed! Nice fab work too

Dion looks much better..

A small update before the Christmas holiday hits.
See how much garage time is available.
Dave stopped by this past Saturday to evaluate the left chassis issue.
So now we have a game plan. It will be nice to make progress on this critical
area and the suspension console.
Found out when Dave was cutting, that part of the existing long was not
a factory piece of metal! This was previously repaired even before I had someone address the jackpoint years ago,(another butcher job). I’d know since I’m still a hack at this.
The very outer edge of long just before the kick up
was a 1” X 14” strip welded in and attached to the floor.
Dave was suspicious, so asked me to strip the underside of floor pan in this
area. Somewhat clean metal with some pinholes. Thank the gods. Maybe that rainbow was a lucky sign. I’m sure it could have been worse.

Placed another order with Restoration Design for the left
overlay frame stiffener with the kick up portion.
Ok that’s all for now

Cut out

Clean floor pan with some pinholes. Will address.

This undercoating s**t sticks to everything!

In contrast.... a clean Right side of chassis.

I’ve addressed some holes left behind on the left engine shelf that occurred when I removed the motor mount. This left side is SO totally screwed up
I honestly can’t believe the carnage I’ve been driving around with the past 31 years.
Very hard to get a good pic of this area and keeping perspective of where the holes were.

Need to weld up the left engine shelf holes left behind when I removed the rear fresh air fan.

Went back to the drivers side floor where the seat mounts. Thought I had this
buttoned up. No I didn’t.
Dave saw a few spaces under the mount. He has a good one to
use later. So I went ahead and removed the crap one.
I also cut out an area of perforations in the floor adjacent to mount.
Like I said, I thought i addressed this.....
Underside pic trying to find pinholes.

Sorry looking seat mount...fellas check these buggers, when Dave tackled his car
He said his seat was only attached by the inboard mount. Mine was pretty similar.

Removal of seat hinge: