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Playing in the Heat: Back on the 914
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Playing in the Heat. Saturday, December 24, 2011. Back on the 914. Well after a couple of years working on other cars (for my sons), I'm back into the saddle on my 914 project. I was doing plenty of planning/designing during that time also so the project wasn't completely idle. Here's the engine cradle design. It's a variation on the cradle design I bought on line from Russ Green. Since this is going to serve multiple purposes, I needed to modify a few things:. Labels: Porsche project thread. Hmmm - thin...
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Playing in the Heat: September 2011
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Playing in the Heat. Wednesday, September 7, 2011. Tha Cave - Under Construction - 2. Well I reached a stage of completeness - the framework and fixed shelves are up, painted, and ready for the facing and doors. I was so thrilled to finally have all this stuff off the floor and room for two cars in the garage again. Just in time to get pulled off for a couple of weeks to tackle another project. I'll be back. Subscribe to: Posts (Atom). Tha Cave - Under Construction - 2. Hmmm - thinking . . .
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Playing in the Heat: August 2011
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Playing in the Heat. Saturday, August 20, 2011. Tha Cave - Under Construction. Well the first phase is coming along nicely. The framework for the cabinets is in place. Everything is primed and ready for paint. The unpainted portion of the stringers doesn't get primer since I'll be gluing and fastening the faces to the framework. I've also taped those mating surfaces in preparation for paint. Subscribe to: Posts (Atom). Tha Cave - Under Construction. Hmmm - thinking . . . View my complete profile.
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Playing in the Heat: Engine Cradle - Final
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Playing in the Heat. Wednesday, November 28, 2012. Engine Cradle - Final. The cradle is complete, the engine wiring is in place, and the switches and gauges are hooked up. I decided to use the instrument panel directly from a SHO to simplify dealing with gauges. I'll work out the final gauges once the test install of the engine is completed. The bench test start-up is scheduled for next weekend. If everything works, I'll post some video. Labels: Porsche project thread. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom).
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Playing in the Heat: December 2011
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Playing in the Heat. Tuesday, December 27, 2011. Engine Cradle - Phase 1. Spent the weekend and Monday working on my son's 914. Pulling the engine to reseal everything. I said I'd never pull another 914 engine without the use of a lift. Never say never. It went pretty well - except that he needs seals bad so everything is an oily mess. Did manage to get some time in on the engine cradle - one of the side benefits of my son's infatuation with games. More to follow . . . Labels: Porsche project thread.
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Playing in the Heat: November 2012
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Playing in the Heat. Wednesday, November 28, 2012. Engine Cradle - Final. The cradle is complete, the engine wiring is in place, and the switches and gauges are hooked up. I decided to use the instrument panel directly from a SHO to simplify dealing with gauges. I'll work out the final gauges once the test install of the engine is completed. The bench test start-up is scheduled for next weekend. If everything works, I'll post some video. Labels: Porsche project thread. Subscribe to: Posts (Atom).
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Playing in the Heat: March 2009
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Playing in the Heat. Saturday, March 14, 2009. More Engine Art - continued . . . The engine continues to come together. I haven't had much time to spend on it due to another project I'll post about later. Here are a couple of pictures of the current status. Once I get the harness wrapped and the fuel injectors on finally it will get the intake manifold. Labels: Porsche project thread. Subscribe to: Posts (Atom). More Engine Art - continued . . . Hmmm - thinking . . . View my complete profile.
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Playing in the Heat: May 2009
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Playing in the Heat. Sunday, May 3, 2009. Engine Art - semi fini. Well the engine is in its final form, and a beautiful form it is. I can't wait to verify the function. With the engine harness and intake manifold on, the remaining items are minor in comparison. However, with a pending move to southern Arizona in the next six weeks, its not likely that I will get much more done until after that. Just as a reminder, here are a few things left to prepare for the bench run. Rebuild A/C compressor and mount it.
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Playing in the Heat: July 2011
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Playing in the Heat. Saturday, July 16, 2011. Wall cabinets for storage on west and south walls. Along the west side of the garage I have nearly 24 feet of wall space, and have already designed some built-in cabinets. Here's an image from the model that I worked up for the west wall. The south wall is a section about 11 feet wide betwe. En the front of the garage and the entry door to the house. The cabinets here are roughly the same enclosed style, without the upper open storage area. I'm quite pleased ...
