Project Blue Book

[chief]

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

[defianty]

That's looking awesome. Great to see yet another 914 being transformed. Be sure to keep us updated over here on DDK.

[23e Heure]

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

[chief]

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

[glovebox]

Love it !

[ThreeTwo]

Where do I get a pair of brave trousers that you clearly have on bud...

Glad to see some snaps appearing over here....

[LMR]

Plenty progress!

See you tomorrow?

[evo914]

this looks amazing great work!

[LouisCurtis]

Nice! Thanks for sharing.
I'll be staying tuned.

[chief]

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......

[jackstowers]

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?

[chief]

Hi David,
I shall be modifying the sills and valences to suit the arches......

[jackstowers]

Hi David,
I shall be modifying the sills and valences to suit the arches......

Thanks for replying

[Mr Pharmacist]

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!

[defianty]

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!

You and me both. Still considering it though, love a challenge. Anyone got a spare bonnet? :Lol:

Keep up the good work Chief.