The Track 944 S2 project **UPDATED 7/20/08**
#32
Man...I hope so. Dealing with the "GOO" has been a PITA!!! Can't wait to start actually working on the mechanicals.
C.
#33
UPDATE - 08/15/08 - the mods begin
The interior is coming along nicely. Since I am going to be shooting for a custom roll bar, I will need to leave the primer in place and get ready for the welding.
I think I am going with J3 Motorsports for the roll bar. Good guys that have never steered me wrong yet. I have seen some of the work they have done to other 944's. Very nice. Can't wait for mine.
Today's Project - Interior Door skins:
I decided to skin the interior portion of the doors with .032" Aluminum sheeting. I was thinking about a Polystyrene plastic called "Sintra", but the material was to thick in it's thinnest available version. Aluminum wins.
1st thing I did was buy a ratty set of OE door skins. I then removed the bottom vinyl and cut the cardboard (yep...cardboard.) .75" below the upper.
Then, using the lower portion as a guide, I traced out the edges and the latch hole. It took me a bit to figure out how make the two pieces mate up together properly. Cutting the aluminum by hand was a total PITA.
I also matched up the press fitting holes and drilled a few more to match accordingly. To make the aluminum fit properly, I purchased 22 of the 996 Carrera's screw / press rivets. Not only do they work great, they look great too!
I REALLY like the outcome. Here is the door in its final state.
I think I am going with J3 Motorsports for the roll bar. Good guys that have never steered me wrong yet. I have seen some of the work they have done to other 944's. Very nice. Can't wait for mine.
Today's Project - Interior Door skins:
I decided to skin the interior portion of the doors with .032" Aluminum sheeting. I was thinking about a Polystyrene plastic called "Sintra", but the material was to thick in it's thinnest available version. Aluminum wins.
1st thing I did was buy a ratty set of OE door skins. I then removed the bottom vinyl and cut the cardboard (yep...cardboard.) .75" below the upper.
Then, using the lower portion as a guide, I traced out the edges and the latch hole. It took me a bit to figure out how make the two pieces mate up together properly. Cutting the aluminum by hand was a total PITA.
I also matched up the press fitting holes and drilled a few more to match accordingly. To make the aluminum fit properly, I purchased 22 of the 996 Carrera's screw / press rivets. Not only do they work great, they look great too!
I REALLY like the outcome. Here is the door in its final state.
#35
Usually $1.00 per pound , start with 10 pounds and you should have enough to do it as long as you don't just let it sit out and melt.
#37
#38
If you want manual windows, Ill see if I can figure out how to remove the regulator from dented door I have. It has a manual window regulator, youll just need to find a window crank from an A1 VW rabbit/jetta/scirocco which should cost about $5. I only have one though, but you can have it for the cost of shipping if I can remove it.
#39
also Deutschnine (spelling?) makes some lexan side windows with slider vents in them.
http://www.deutschnine.com/mm5/merch...-aero-dynamics
http://www.deutschnine.com/mm5/merch...-aero-dynamics
#40