914-SHO Project Thread
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Got it up on its side now to work on the underbody. Trying to locate a replacement piece for the front trunk area. Started stripping the remaining underbody treatment. There's not much left, and I'm just taking it down to the factory primer. It'll get seam sealer in a view places, more primer and black paint, then finally some fresh underbody treatment. I'm only focusing on the cockpit area since there's still work to do fore & aft.
Also got some new parts in from Mark at Restoration Design - the left & right jack donuts for the rear. The parts are premium for sure.
Unfortunately, the underbody on this 914 isn't. It's quite beat up. You'll notice in the corners ahead of these donut pieces, someone has jacked the car repeatedly - and deformed the metal.
On the left side - this doesn't appear to be much of an issue.
On the right side - it's a difference story. There's quite a gap between the double-wall shelf and the new piece. Also the angled ridge adjacent to the shelf is smashed in - also leaving a considerable gap. I'm gonna have to research a little to see if that corner piece is available. I don't think I have the tools to fab those small radius' and sharp angles.
Unfortunately, the underbody on this 914 isn't. It's quite beat up. You'll notice in the corners ahead of these donut pieces, someone has jacked the car repeatedly - and deformed the metal.
On the left side - this doesn't appear to be much of an issue.
On the right side - it's a difference story. There's quite a gap between the double-wall shelf and the new piece. Also the angled ridge adjacent to the shelf is smashed in - also leaving a considerable gap. I'm gonna have to research a little to see if that corner piece is available. I don't think I have the tools to fab those small radius' and sharp angles.
Was reading another 914 restoration thread and saw a couple of good images of the corners from his new rear floor panel.
So here's the corner I'd have to form up for each side. Seeing the finished form, I think I have a way of doing it right on the body. I won't be able to get to this for a while, so that'll give me some time to think more about it.
So here's the corner I'd have to form up for each side. Seeing the finished form, I think I have a way of doing it right on the body. I won't be able to get to this for a while, so that'll give me some time to think more about it.
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OK, just so y'all know I'm not slacking I did get something done on the 914-SHO this weekend. Since I couldn't find a replacement section for the damage in the front trunk floor, I decided to cut it out, patch it and reshape it. Got err done!
Here's the damaged section
Repaired and ready to weld in
I was also able to get the left jack-donut plate welded in since there wasn't any repair work for the body on that side.
Here's the damaged section
Repaired and ready to weld in
I was also able to get the left jack-donut plate welded in since there wasn't any repair work for the body on that side.
Here's the reason I haven't spent much time on the 914-SHO. My wife hired me to design & build a koi pond that will integrate with the back patio I have planned. Been spending most of the last 5-6 weekends working on that. The designs all done, and the biggest challenge has been getting the dirt work done. We want the top of the pond above grade so that any possible flooding can be diverted around the patio/pond and out to the yard. Once the base outline was dug with a back-*** the rest has been done with shovels.
My daughter also is involved and she's designing and helping build a cinder-block garden. This will be next to the water garden (a shallow pond). It's all a distraction, I know, but a fun one.
My daughter also is involved and she's designing and helping build a cinder-block garden. This will be next to the water garden (a shallow pond). It's all a distraction, I know, but a fun one.
Had some time today to rough-in the replacement piece up front. Also spent time pounding out the dents in the trunk floor. Just need to finish grinding welds, do a little reshaping, and prep for primer. Still trying to decide whether to take the car to someone to soda blast the remaining paint off, or try to do it myself.
Mikey
SHO Member
Impressive work and a really cool project! Thumbs up over here. Love to see that beautiful 89-95 sho motor live on and what a platform
Thanks, Mikey.
Finished cleaning up the welds on the repaired area inside & under the trunk. Also pounded out half a dozen dents in the trunk floor. SOoo, unless I find something else, the majority of metal repair work is done. Now I'll go around with some metal filler to clean up all the pinholes from welding, etc.
All that should be left are my modifications for the rear trunk and lid, but that's quite a bit itself.
Underside view of repair. Discolored areas are from heating metal to fix deep dents.
Inside the trunk needs a lot of paint removal. Still have to decide how I want to tackle that - especially with winter approaching.
All that should be left are my modifications for the rear trunk and lid, but that's quite a bit itself.
Underside view of repair. Discolored areas are from heating metal to fix deep dents.
Inside the trunk needs a lot of paint removal. Still have to decide how I want to tackle that - especially with winter approaching.
Need to update the scope of metal work left on the under body and track what's getting done. So I'm still where I was before I found the damage. Plus I've added a couple items to take care of while its on the rotisserie.
Inner suspension (dog-ear) reinforcementModel pieces and weld while on dollyLimit material thickness to 0.075"Remove Doorway supports & keep doorsRepair small sections in floor panInstall engman inner long kit while on dollyRepair floor under pedal cluster- Cut holes in center console & treat inside for rust
- Treat all butt welds with metal filler, finish sand, and primer
- Primer & undercoat underside from rear firewall forward
- Weld outer body patch panels - currently exposing wheel wells (L & R)
- Cement L side to FG flare
Haven't been doing much on the 914-SHO. Been finishing my work bench so I can get the garage cleaned up. Ongoing projects have a habit of spreading all over the garage. Been pretty good at preventing that - but it's been kinda crazy lately. Feels good to have things somewhat under control. Yeh- I know its just an illusion - but it helps.
Now I just need some warm weather so I can lay down some primer and under-coating. Hope I don't have to wait for Spring. Plan is to get the body to paint in late spring.
Now I just need some warm weather so I can lay down some primer and under-coating. Hope I don't have to wait for Spring. Plan is to get the body to paint in late spring.
Got my work-bench finished and everything moved over to it. Here's a pic before I put the bench top on. I used a solid-core door, cut to size. I'll add retracting wheels and other finishing touches later.
For the 914, I was able to get a few hours in after replacing the timing belt on a neighbors truck. Got the right section ahead of the rear jack post finished and spot welded. Will get the rest of the welding done one evening this week.
For the 914, I was able to get a few hours in after replacing the timing belt on a neighbors truck. Got the right section ahead of the rear jack post finished and spot welded. Will get the rest of the welding done one evening this week.
Had some time today to finish up the welding, grinding, and mounted the right jack post as well. Now if it would just warm up I can get the primer, seam-sealer & undercoating on the underside. Guess I'll have to work on the cockpit until then.
Off Road SHO
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You mean like polished?
Tom
Tom
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