914 Ferrari Build - Episode 39: Axle do-over and a table leg?

I'm floored! And so is the 914 Ferrari! Well, almost, anyway. And phasing CV joints? Who even knew that was a thing? Well, we do now! And I almost finished the pedal install but - you guessed it - I changed my mind on the design. Enjoy!
0:00 - Intro
00:23 - Kitty Update
03:31 - CV Joint Phasing
07:49 - Floor Plating, Pt. 1
11:18 - Floor Plating, Pt. 2
15:49 - Floor Plate Fab
17:08 - Main Floor Plate
22:51 - Wrap up and Outro

[@robertmarx8946]

Great solution to an otherwise complicated project. The stock assembly is actually kind of weak as the fire wall tends to flex. I don't think you will experiance any of that now. Good job.

[@ideabrickworks9043]

Smash and Punch are great! Miss my orange kitty, Emmie was with us for 19 years, a very good boy.

[@attheredbarn1669]

Agree! Wait until you see the next episode. I got some footage of them yesterday and they are simply the best!

[@peterbonnez]

Good solutions

[@rivenmotors7981]

Brilliant use of the table leg, I know I constantly look for neat structural metal stampings everywhere. 11 gauge, should be a nice stiff platform for the foot controls

[@attheredbarn1669]

Far easier to reuse that make from scratch, eh? Plus, it's sorta fun to use "unexpected" components - particularly when they work!

[@tferrer6096]

Nice work!

[@bdtoel]

Great episode!!

[@seantaylor5660]

Great result. Very neat and very strong. Form & function!

[@attheredbarn1669]

Thanks - that's the plan! Let's see how close I can get.

[@telecomwiz2004]

Hmmm, I always learn something new on this channel. Always great stuff. I'm glad you're posting so much lately.

[@attheredbarn1669]

Thanks! I'm trying to work on the build every day. I'd REALLY like to get this thing on the road "soon"!

[@brianongstad2269]

Great Job Chris, Got my 914 entered in the Werks in August!!!

[@attheredbarn1669]

Hey Brian! I'm betting you'll win Werks!

[@andybrian3190]

Nice work Chris!

[@attheredbarn1669]

"Nice" meaning you're glad you didn't have to get all greasy helping me! ;-)

[@Johnny-Too-Bad]

CV joints are such a messy affair!

[@attheredbarn1669]

It wasn't too bad, what with that gun approach. All fun and games until I have to R&R that one side!

[@MayneRacing951]

Looks great! Are these the 600 series pedals?

[@attheredbarn1669]

Yep, 600 series. Seems they stopped putting the "easy to see" model # on them, like the set in my LS car.

[@humfry14]

Very fun to watch you work and solve these problems in a creative fashion. Any thought to drilling weight relief out of that pedal plate? Seems heavy for a race-car type application, not a criticism just asking if its a possibility to reduce the weight while maintaining strength or crafting from aluminum plate and bolting instead of welding.

[@attheredbarn1669]

I have a tendency to over-build, especially when it's stuff like this where I want to eliminate as much floor movement as I can. That plate isn't as heavy as it may look. Your idea of a bolt-in aluminum plate may be a good one but the minor weight penalty isn't critical to me on this build. I appreciate your input - keep it coming!

[@davedarling4316]

I thought that part of the reason to use CV joints was that they don't need to be clocked?

[@attheredbarn1669]

Clocking them maximizes the angle at which the CV can safely operate. Perhaps not "required" but it's the optimal approach.

[@iskato914six]

I have the same tripod as you do. Daiwa hi-ace 400 good video today too. any tips for newb welder? basic stuff.

[@attheredbarn1669]

Thanks! There are some great on-line welding resources. Jody at Welding Tips & Tricks is one example. I've found it comes down to practice, (analyze and REALLY understand what worked/what didn't. Adjust as needed and ) practice, practice, practice! At this point, I'm an OK welder with a long way to go!

[@Tacman556]

Stealing this mounting concept on my 914-6 restomod

[@attheredbarn1669]

Please do! It's working well on the LS car and should here, as well.