[BUILD THREAD] The 69 911s Blasphemy Build - LASTERN

[rennch]

I “bridged” a couple pieces of metal so I could locate the front latch panel in roughly the right place. I needed to secure it so I could take precise measurements to box in the front end. It’s pretty close now but not perfect yet.












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[rennch]

And here's the video:

[rennch]

Today I fabricated some new hood gasket channels from flat steel. I’m not really a fabricator, so I’m happy how they turned out.






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[75 911s]

Michael,

Impressed with your resolve in tackling these massively challenging projects. It's coming together nicely! Can't wait to see the subie in there with turbos! And did you have a video on the trans choice? Did you say it was a g60? Wth is a g60? is that watercooled stuff? ;-)

[rennch]

Originally Posted by 75 911s

Michael,

Impressed with your resolve in tackling these massively challenging projects. It's coming together nicely! Can't wait to see the subie in there with turbos! And did you have a video on the trans choice? Did you say it was a g60? Wth is a g60? is that watercooled stuff? ;-)

I think it was video 2? I forget. It's a G96, from a 2002 996.

[rennch]

Getting a *bit* better at finishing welds. Lots of hammer and dolly work.





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[Larmo63]

You need to wear a cowboy hat to complete the Garth Brooks look.

Still following...........

[drb930]

Try taking a look at TIG Welding, much cleaner.
Also some old school guys use a gas torch for a softer weld that can be as you say dollied.

[rennch]

Originally Posted by drb930

Try taking a look at TIG Welding, much cleaner.
Also some old school guys use a gas torch for a softer weld that can be as you say dollied.

Yea, I'll get there someday. For now I have to work with what I've got.

[rennch]

Full stop...this front latch panel was the most complicated, challenging thing I've ever had to do on a car. The fact that I had zero reference points, and had to position this thing in "3D Space" was really a toughie.

So, I'm over the MOON with how it turned out.

For reference...this is what I started with:



As you can see, there's literally nothing there.

And, after probably a hundred measurements, fenders on and off 50 times, shaving, welding, grinding....







It looks killer...and if you follow my @_rennch_ instagram story, you'll see how perfectly the hood closes. I'm very proud.

I have one more day of fabricating to box everything in, and shooting...so stay tuned for that video. All three of you paying attention to this build, lol.

[pksystems]

Are your air ducts going to actually duct any air tho? I reworked my front latch panel/chassis similar to yours to cool my radiators, but I plan on using an RSR front bumper with the large oil cooler opening.

[rennch]

Originally Posted by pksystems

Are your air ducts going to actually duct any air tho? I reworked my front latch panel/chassis similar to yours to cool my radiators, but I plan on using an RSR front bumper with the large oil cooler opening.

I don’t see why it wouldn’t. There will be a huge gaping hole in the bumper...


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[rennch]

Originally Posted by pksystems

Are your air ducts going to actually duct any air tho? I reworked my front latch panel/chassis similar to yours to cool my radiators, but I plan on using an RSR front bumper with the large oil cooler opening.

This steel bumper is just mockup.


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[Cory M]

The welding is the easy part! All of the alignment, grinding, trimming, measuring, etc is the real work. Looks good. Big step forward in the project.

[rennch]

Originally Posted by Cory M

The welding is the easy part! All of the alignment, grinding, trimming, measuring, etc is the real work. Looks good. Big step forward in the project.

It was a real mind EF. I spent days "zoning out" with my friends and they were wondering what I was thinking about. So, it was a huge load off my shoulders.

[Cory M]

Makes me think of this old comic:

[rennch]

That was exactly me.

Originally Posted by Cory M

Makes me think of this old comic:

[Asjac]

Subscribed!

[rennch]

I had a VERY special guest introduce this most recent episode:

[Rodney Nelson]

Hey Michael,

What is the back story on the special guest. How did you meet him, how did you get him to do the intro, any more info?

BTW loved the video great work.

Rodney