Project Blue Book
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Project Blue Book
Hi All,
Thought it was about time I introduced 'Project Blue Book'....
I have a thread running over the way, but thought I could be useful to share.
http://911uk.com/viewtopic.php?t=102365 ... highlight=
Arrived to meet the others....
Supplied by Angus at the camper co.
This is kinda how it's looking now
Most of the photos are over on the link, but I will start posting them up here as well.
I've been encouraged by Phil LMR to share with the 914 posse here. So 'Hello All'.
All the best,
Chief
Thought it was about time I introduced 'Project Blue Book'....
I have a thread running over the way, but thought I could be useful to share.
http://911uk.com/viewtopic.php?t=102365 ... highlight=
Arrived to meet the others....
Supplied by Angus at the camper co.
This is kinda how it's looking now
Most of the photos are over on the link, but I will start posting them up here as well.
I've been encouraged by Phil LMR to share with the 914 posse here. So 'Hello All'.
All the best,
Chief
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That's looking awesome. Great to see yet another 914 being transformed. Be sure to keep us updated over here on DDK.
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Nice one Mark, glad the flares arrived OK... and you got them on so quick!
Let's see who can get their car done first, you or me
Let's see who can get their car done first, you or me
James
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'74 914/6 3.0 Texas GT
'73 911 2.7 RS Replica LHD
'72 911 2.4 E RHD (Sold)
Re: Project Blue Book
Thanks fellas,
As Phil keeps telling me it's not a race....That comes when the cars are finished
Here are a few or the worrying shots, and believe me when I say WORRYING!
Stitched with mig first, then tig welded. I reasoned that with the tig being a softer weld, we could panel beat the arch after the weld had shrunk it.
Man alive do you cut some metal out!!!
The arches needed a fair amount of beating to get the wrinkles out from the original pressing although the quality of the AA panels is pretty good. Having a softer weld was the key, mig being very hard and prone to cracking when hit repeatedly!
I will post up more of the bonnet cutting when I have a chance, but for now....
All the best,
Chief
As Phil keeps telling me it's not a race....That comes when the cars are finished
Here are a few or the worrying shots, and believe me when I say WORRYING!
Stitched with mig first, then tig welded. I reasoned that with the tig being a softer weld, we could panel beat the arch after the weld had shrunk it.
Man alive do you cut some metal out!!!
The arches needed a fair amount of beating to get the wrinkles out from the original pressing although the quality of the AA panels is pretty good. Having a softer weld was the key, mig being very hard and prone to cracking when hit repeatedly!
I will post up more of the bonnet cutting when I have a chance, but for now....
All the best,
Chief
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Love it !
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Where do I get a pair of brave trousers that you clearly have on bud...
Glad to see some snaps appearing over here....
Glad to see some snaps appearing over here....
Paul
1973 914 1.7 - Signal Orange
1986 911 3.2 Carrera Super Sport Cabriolet - India Red
1977 VW T2 Westfalia Berlin - Sage Green
1992 Suzuki Samurai Sport - Turquoise
1973 914 1.7 - Signal Orange
1986 911 3.2 Carrera Super Sport Cabriolet - India Red
1977 VW T2 Westfalia Berlin - Sage Green
1992 Suzuki Samurai Sport - Turquoise
Re: Project Blue Book
Plenty progress!
See you tomorrow?
See you tomorrow?
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Porsche 944 1986 - sold
Porsche 914 1972
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Re: Project Blue Book
Nice! Thanks for sharing.
I'll be staying tuned.
I'll be staying tuned.
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Sooo to so more of the hole cutting....
Then onto the arches for the other side....
And this is the car body converted onto dust!!!
So, there you have it.
I'll post up some more progress later......
Then onto the arches for the other side....
And this is the car body converted onto dust!!!
So, there you have it.
I'll post up some more progress later......
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Re: Project Blue Book
Looking good. Certainly some scary cutting!
What were the outer sill covers like and are you looking for a new home for them or modifying them to fit?
What were the outer sill covers like and are you looking for a new home for them or modifying them to fit?
David
1973 914 zambezi green
1972 911T (lhd 71E engine)sadly sold
1973 914 zambezi green
1972 911T (lhd 71E engine)sadly sold
Re: Project Blue Book
Hi David,
I shall be modifying the sills and valences to suit the arches......
I shall be modifying the sills and valences to suit the arches......
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Thanks for replyingchief wrote:Hi David,
I shall be modifying the sills and valences to suit the arches......
David
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Re: Project Blue Book
I was toying with putting a GT style filler on mine. After seeing what is involved I think I'll chicken out of attempting that now! :D
Looks great though!
Looks great though!
Stuart
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1970 914 2056cc
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Re: Project Blue Book
You and me both. Still considering it though, love a challenge. Anyone got a spare bonnet? :Lol:Mr Pharmacist wrote:I was toying with putting a GT style filler on mine. After seeing what is involved I think I'll chicken out of attempting that now! :D
Looks great though!
Keep up the good work Chief.