Modifying a REAL 914-6! Shrouded in coolness!

Can a factory Porsche 914/6 get any cooler? Yes! But that larger cooler now needs a custom fan shroud. So, we'll need the bead roller, shrinker/stretcher, RivNuts, rivets... and a couple do-overs!. Let's get to it, shall we? Enjoy!
00:00 - Intro
00:17 - Shroud design & approach
01:11 - Tipping the edge
02:35 - Shrinking back to flat
03:11 - Shroud fitting
04:27 - RivNuts!
06:12 - Do-over #1!
07:05 - Shroud sides fab
11:34 - Fitting the top
12:28 - Bead rolling the top
16:12 - Tidy up the bead ends
19:12 - Final trimming the top
20:00 - This is riveting!
21:34 - Fit, finish, welding, do-over #2!
23:05 - Final review
25:25 - Wrap up and Outro

[@robertramirez669]

Great vid, Chris! ..... if all of a sudden you forget how to build cars, you can make and edit video! You will never starve 😀

[@attheredbarn1669]

Glad you enjoyed! But I think you're just sucking up in prep for a Subbie swap! ;-)

[@tonyimbarrato5325]

Great job Chris, you do you have some pretty cool tools. A “rivet fan” never heard of it, but now I want one. Keep up the good work.

[@attheredbarn1669]

Get one! You can never have too many tools... Thanks for your continued support, too!

[@cybersurfer2010]

On rivnuts I use some loctite to secure them even beter… Very nice metal work!

[@attheredbarn1669]

That's an interesting idea. I'll have to give that a try. Thanks for the suggestion!

[@bdtoel]

Love seeing your process. I'm about to start doing some of my own 914 mod pieces as well. Got my Plasma cutter working as well!

[@attheredbarn1669]

You'll love what you can do with a plasma table!

[@peterbonnez]

Excellent metalwork..

[@attheredbarn1669]

Thanks very much, glad you're enjoying!

[@WiksGarage]

Nice work Chris! Love the bead roller action. I ordered a rivet fan!

[@attheredbarn1669]

Thanks much! You'll love the rivet fan. It's like cheating! I've found Aircraft Spruce is a pretty good supplier for rivet-related stuff. Tool, supplies, etc.

[@rivenmotors7981]

Great work Chris!

[@attheredbarn1669]

Thanks. It's funny when I watch it how it seems to take FAR less time than in real life! I know you know what I'm talking about...

[@02Grover]

Nice work, I've been enjoying your videos. I'm just up in Guerneville and am an avid hobby restorer also of 60's/70's Euro stuff. Hope to bump into you sometime, would be great to compare notes.

[@attheredbarn1669]

Great to hear you're liking what you see. Next time you're in Petaluma, let me know. I'd be happy to host you At The Red Barn!

[@02Grover]

@@attheredbarn1669 Yeah that would be a blast. How would I contact you?