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914joe
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 Posted - 03/29/2010 : 07:57:31
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Started this build in 11/09 and posted the progress on the old board. I have all the pics so far here:
http://s185.photobucket.com/albums/x37/914joe/basic%20550/
Have'nt had much time to build the last few weeks. The motor I was using for this is hard to come by and instead of using my last 1 I decided to make some copies. Made some alterations to the block and cooling fan then prepped those parts for molding. My mold making experience is limited and did have problems evacuating air bubbles but after a few pours I ended up with some workable parts.
In the top left of this pic are the Bosica parts I started with, bottom left are my cast parts, bottom right are those cast parts reworked and top right is the Basic43 motor that is junk.
Made a tonneau and started painting some parts
I hate paint!!! It was hard to get the clearances for the motor to fit under the lid during mockup and needed to do some work on the clamshell for things to fit. The paint on the bottom also thru off my tolerances on the fit of the rear lid and some more work was required.
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Trossi
232 Posts |
Posted - 03/29/2010 : 14:06:08
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| This is extremely impressive Joe. Go on ;-) |
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mhoutman
Netherlands
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Posted - 03/30/2010 : 07:07:00
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| Joe, plz more of this Porsche porn please :) |
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914joe
USA
206 Posts |
Posted - 04/08/2010 : 16:11:56
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Added fan belt, plug & starter wires, trailing arms, driveshafts, brake lines & hyd clutch line. I needed to get these parts together first to check the fit of the rear lid befor painting. Happy with the results so far and now need to paint the body.
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SteveK
USA
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Posted - 04/08/2010 : 20:38:08
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| Looking terrific Joe! |
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914joe
USA
206 Posts |
Posted - 01/25/2011 : 10:21:15
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Finally found time to pick up where I left off on this. Body parts are painted, taped and painted the scallops on the rear. This was a pain sanding all these parts between paint coats.
Still had some parts to make for the front trunk. Gas tank is formed from Karmann badges from one of old junked 914's. I turned aluminum in my drill to make the filler cap and brake fluid reservoirs, shaped a battery box and made battery & tank straps from brass sheet.
I also made the fuel pumps.
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SteveK
USA
33 Posts |
Posted - 01/25/2011 : 21:42:17
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| Looking great Joe! |
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Ferrarinut
USA
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Posted - 01/26/2011 : 19:56:28
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| Very impressive work Joe! That fuel cell is fantastic. Love the straps, the best I have ever seen. I love the paint scheme too. Can't wait to see the final result. |
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914joe
USA
206 Posts |
Posted - 02/03/2011 : 07:51:56
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Been finalizing fit and prepping parts for paint. I did'nt have any seats that were accecptable so I reshaped a Speedster seat. Made a mold and poured a set. I also needed the correct seatbelt hardware. I have some fancy photoetch in my parts box but none that matched the vintage belts. Made these from some copper wire and some brass flecks.
All the wheel studs have detail turned to simulate studs. Hard to see but noticed at different angles.
hood crest
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ioannis
Greece
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Posted - 02/03/2011 : 12:55:06
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Fantastic.
Thanks for the photos |
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914joe
USA
206 Posts |
Posted - 02/07/2011 : 12:16:56
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Finished detailing the front trunk
Dash finished... Steering wheel is from a Looksmart 550.
all the panels are hung
and everything closes reasonably well.
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914joe
USA
206 Posts |
Posted - 02/13/2011 : 07:10:19
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Done!!! All the hinges were tricky for different reasons and I'm glad everything fit. Now I have nothing on the bench and don't know what to do with myself... I even cleaned the garage.
Thanks for watching and for all the kind words!!!
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Ferrarinut
USA
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Posted - 02/13/2011 : 07:53:15
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What a masterpiece! Well done Joe. Shin who? :-)
BTW, I have one of your gems in front of me right now and will take photos today. Remember the black 356 America? I think that is what it is called, split windshield, burgundy interior, white walls, I wish I could keep it myself. This one will be fun to photograph. Do you still have a link to your WIP on this one? Mike |
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Ferrarinut
USA
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Posted - 02/13/2011 : 07:58:55
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| Nope, that wasn't right, just researched the 356 America Roadster. This is more like a 356 cabriolet, very early. I will send pics to you Joe. |
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914joe
USA
206 Posts |
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Ferrarinut
USA
1489 Posts |
Posted - 02/13/2011 : 08:48:58
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That's the one Joe. I had forgotten about the steering. Here are two pics. I will take a full set of 12 today showing the engine and front boot. Such an amazing work of art, I want it badly, must be strong. :-)
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Porsche 550 WIP
