912 outlaw project

jury · Post by **jury** » Wed Mar 30, 2011 5:45 pm

Mick Cliff wrote:No grey 'leather'?

O'bugger.....3rd time lucky it is then

jury · Post by **jury** » Fri Jun 10, 2011 8:49 am

So inspired and motivated (again

) after the Spa weekend I am ready for the long haul to get this thing finished...

Tank measured/aligned and tack welded in place...

Mick Cliff · Post by **Mick Cliff** » Fri Jun 10, 2011 8:56 am

Nice work Chris
Don't forget the dog bowl (or similar) catch tray and overflow drain to collect spilt fuel or water getting into the 'luggage compartment

jury · Post by **jury** » Fri Jun 10, 2011 8:56 am

Rear 'seat' area fabricated and bolted down...amazed it fits. I originally started this area in the USA 3 years ago and managed to find the original tracing paper patterns! After 4 house moves!!

Get the metal break out again...

sladey · Post by **sladey** » Fri Jun 10, 2011 9:19 am

Cool and original work as usual Chris. Interesting to see your method for aligning up the bonnet filler - I can see that's a sensible approach that would work - I've often wondered on the best way to do this.

What are you going to do about safety re welding up the tank - filling it with water?

jury · Post by **jury** » Fri Jun 10, 2011 9:22 am

Nice new shiny bits...

All torqued up just waiting for the paint on the ARB parts to dry and then they can be fitted.

Any thoughts on this headlight? I like the look of the 904's 910's etc which have the black headlight bowls. I quickly mask one of the bowls to get the effect, its abit distorted because of the lens, but I think it could look nice...providing it doesn't effect how bright the light is.

Original...

Black...

Can't beat putting a sticker on

Update of wiring, gearbox and engine install to follow (soonish

)

Chris

sladey · Post by **sladey** » Fri Jun 10, 2011 9:26 am

I quite like the headlight thing - doesn't set my world on fire but it's subtle and different. Don't feel strongly about it either way though

jury · Post by **jury** » Fri Jun 10, 2011 9:33 am

sladey wrote:Cool and original work as usual Chris. Interesting to see your method for aligning up the bonnet filler - I can see that's a sensible approach that would work - I've often wondered on the best way to do this.

What are you going to do about safety re welding up the tank - filling it with water?

Thanks Mark,

I first put the tank in the car and then attached some cotton to the pen to make a plumbline. The theory was that this would find the centre point on the tank. I could then check this by using a piece of tube and a magnet, and adjust if needed before cutting the hole.

I don't know about how to check if the tank is sealed, I am opening to suggestions?? I was going to use the POR-15 tank sealing kit, but I am guessing that some kind of pressure testing would make sense?

jury · Post by **jury** » Fri Jun 10, 2011 9:37 am

Mick Cliff wrote:Nice work Chris
Don't forget the dog bowl (or similar) catch tray and overflow drain to collect spilt fuel or water getting into the 'luggage compartment

Thanks Mick, I have the Dog bowl its just not in this picture

At this stage only the main tube is tacked, the elbow isn't. I have read that it is easier to attached the Dog Bowl with a bead of JB weld due to material thickness and sealing issues....we'll see

sladey · Post by **sladey** » Fri Jun 10, 2011 9:41 am

jury wrote:
sladey wrote:Cool and original work as usual Chris. Interesting to see your method for aligning up the bonnet filler - I can see that's a sensible approach that would work - I've often wondered on the best way to do this.

What are you going to do about safety re welding up the tank - filling it with water?
Thanks Mark,

I don't know about how to check if the tank is sealed, I am opening to suggestions?? I was going to use the POR-15 tank sealing kit, but I am guessing that some kind of pressure testing would make sense?

I wasn't on about sealing the tank - but about welding a tank containing petrol fumes - which I understand is a BAAD thing - is it a brand new tank?

jury · Post by **jury** » Fri Jun 10, 2011 9:53 am

sladey wrote: I wasn't on about sealing the tank - but about welding a tank containing petrol fumes - which I understand is a BAAD thing - is it a brand new tank?

Ahhhh I see

Valid point

The tank has been empty for about 5 years. It has been flushed out and cleaned inside....hopefully that should do the trick. There were plenty of sparks flying when I was cutting the hole, my eyebrows are still intact.

Chris

Lightweight_911 · Post by **Lightweight_911** » Fri Jun 10, 2011 10:12 am

More superb ('thinking outside the box') details/ideas - as we've come to expect on this project - Chris.

Regarding the headlamps - have you considered the earlier Hella swb style ?

hot66 · Post by **hot66** » Fri Jun 10, 2011 10:14 am

For a minute, I thought you were going to have a modern take on the 'habitiat' design style of stripes running throughout the interior of the car

haasad · Post by **haasad** » Fri Jun 10, 2011 7:35 pm

Love the original thoughts and standard of execution. I also really like your idea for headlamp treatment it looks great . The early Hella option Andy suggests is also a great look which I too considered but its a tough call.

I may be copying your idea ( imitation being the most sincere form of flattery)

andy

jury · Post by **jury** » Fri Jun 10, 2011 9:30 pm

haasad wrote: I may be copying your idea ( imitation being the most sincere form of flattery)

andy

Cheers Andy,
There are afew pieces on your car I wouldn't mind copying/having

Is it possible to retro fit an early lens into these lights? Does it makes sense to do?
I would like a set of early Hellas, but as usual it all comes down to cost.....

Chris