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BTRacing
Joined: 31 May 2014 Posts: 434 Location: Nortbrook,IL
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Posted: Mon Jun 02, 2014 11:54 am Post subject: 1979 931 build |
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Hi everyone!
My name is Bart and I am mechanic and owner of Btracing shop in Evanston IL.
I just picked up 1979 931 in central Wisconsin.I would like to build it as a GTR replica less engine of course:)
My car is 11/1979 production date 931 with rare limited slip snail shell transmission and M471 sport package with 5 lug wheels.I am planning to do full aluminium suspenssion swap(have parts already) and 951 brakes.I think I will track this car few times before full build will start late this year.I just sold my Datsun 510 vintage race car and already have an itch to go back racing:)
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1977 924 Martini
1979 931 GTR Le Mans replica to be
1993 Mercedes 190E Sportline LE, one of 700 made
2020 Ford F350 Tremor daily driver/tow pig
1974 Moto Guzzi Cafe Racer
2002 Formula Fastech 382 |
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BTRacing
Joined: 31 May 2014 Posts: 434 Location: Nortbrook,IL
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Posted: Mon Jun 02, 2014 12:11 pm Post subject: |
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Here is few pictures from "first look"
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1977 924 Martini
1979 931 GTR Le Mans replica to be
1993 Mercedes 190E Sportline LE, one of 700 made
2020 Ford F350 Tremor daily driver/tow pig
1974 Moto Guzzi Cafe Racer
2002 Formula Fastech 382 |
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BTRacing
Joined: 31 May 2014 Posts: 434 Location: Nortbrook,IL
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Posted: Mon Jun 02, 2014 12:13 pm Post subject: |
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On the way home to BTRacing shop in Evanston
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1977 924 Martini
1979 931 GTR Le Mans replica to be
1993 Mercedes 190E Sportline LE, one of 700 made
2020 Ford F350 Tremor daily driver/tow pig
1974 Moto Guzzi Cafe Racer
2002 Formula Fastech 382 |
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BTRacing
Joined: 31 May 2014 Posts: 434 Location: Nortbrook,IL
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Posted: Mon Jun 02, 2014 12:23 pm Post subject: |
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So I spent some quality time today with my new project.I blow all of the leaves and debris from engine compartment,checked fuel pumps,changed oil and oil filter,installed new fuel filter and air filter,replaced some fuel lines by pumps and this little bugger started right up!
I am pretty happy,at least I know that motor sounds good runs smooth and after driving it around the block-car feels pretty good!
Maybe I am weird but I like it more then my old 951...Just feels so much lighter:) It is first time ever I drove 931 and this little car is faster then I expected:)
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1977 924 Martini
1979 931 GTR Le Mans replica to be
1993 Mercedes 190E Sportline LE, one of 700 made
2020 Ford F350 Tremor daily driver/tow pig
1974 Moto Guzzi Cafe Racer
2002 Formula Fastech 382 |
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Rasta Monsta
Joined: 12 Jul 2006 Posts: 11724 Location: PacNW
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Posted: Mon Jun 02, 2014 2:39 pm Post subject: |
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Nice save. Please refresh timing belt ASAP. _________________ Toofah King Bad
- WeiBe (1987 924S 2.5t) - 931 S3
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BTRacing
Joined: 31 May 2014 Posts: 434 Location: Nortbrook,IL
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Posted: Wed Jun 04, 2014 12:44 pm Post subject: |
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So I had few hours date with my 931 today.Car had intermittent no crank issue.After cleaning all of the grounds I started digging under the dashboard.I found two aftermarket alarms!Most of the connectors were scotch lock and twisted wires.Nothing was soldered.After removing all this aftermarket mess car starts each time no problem:)
_________________ www.btr-chicago.com
1977 924 Martini
1979 931 GTR Le Mans replica to be
1993 Mercedes 190E Sportline LE, one of 700 made
2020 Ford F350 Tremor daily driver/tow pig
1974 Moto Guzzi Cafe Racer
2002 Formula Fastech 382
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BTRacing
Joined: 31 May 2014 Posts: 434 Location: Nortbrook,IL
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Posted: Wed Jun 04, 2014 12:47 pm Post subject: |
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Rasta Monsta I do have already new timing belt parts.That would be next step as a preventative maintenance:)
I also ordered new shifter bushings and short shifter from Ideola.
I have S2 intake manifold,throttle body and charge pipe.This would be first small upgrade along with replacing all of the cooling and vacuum hoses. _________________ www.btr-chicago.com
1977 924 Martini
1979 931 GTR Le Mans replica to be
1993 Mercedes 190E Sportline LE, one of 700 made
2020 Ford F350 Tremor daily driver/tow pig
1974 Moto Guzzi Cafe Racer
2002 Formula Fastech 382 |
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BTRacing
Joined: 31 May 2014 Posts: 434 Location: Nortbrook,IL
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Posted: Wed Jul 02, 2014 12:02 pm Post subject: |
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No pictures but some work is done:
-944 coolant reservoir installed
-951 front cut with intercooler is on the way to my shop
-got my short shifter and bushings from Ideola
-got new VDO boost gauge that would fit perfectly in place of AC switch
Too busy at work to do anything with the car now but hopefully I can start intercooler install soon:) _________________ www.btr-chicago.com
1977 924 Martini
1979 931 GTR Le Mans replica to be
1993 Mercedes 190E Sportline LE, one of 700 made
2020 Ford F350 Tremor daily driver/tow pig
1974 Moto Guzzi Cafe Racer
2002 Formula Fastech 382 |
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Rasta Monsta
Joined: 12 Jul 2006 Posts: 11724 Location: PacNW
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Posted: Thu Jul 03, 2014 2:38 am Post subject: |
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My wife: "Hope it was free!"
She's a cold one sometimes!
_________________ Toofah King Bad
- WeiBe (1987 924S 2.5t) - 931 S3
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BTRacing
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Posted: Mon Jul 07, 2014 9:58 am Post subject: |
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Here is my fresh cut 951 front end.I am planning to carefully remove all of the brackets and transfer them to 931 front nose.I want to keep it original looking as much as possible
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1977 924 Martini
1979 931 GTR Le Mans replica to be
1993 Mercedes 190E Sportline LE, one of 700 made
2020 Ford F350 Tremor daily driver/tow pig
1974 Moto Guzzi Cafe Racer
2002 Formula Fastech 382 |
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BTRacing
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Posted: Sun Jul 27, 2014 9:10 am Post subject: |
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Few updates.
-ordered deutsch nine Le Mans style headlight kit
-started removing interior and sound insulation from the car
Here is few pictures.
_________________ www.btr-chicago.com
1977 924 Martini
1979 931 GTR Le Mans replica to be
1993 Mercedes 190E Sportline LE, one of 700 made
2020 Ford F350 Tremor daily driver/tow pig
1974 Moto Guzzi Cafe Racer
2002 Formula Fastech 382 |
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BTRacing
Joined: 31 May 2014 Posts: 434 Location: Nortbrook,IL
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Posted: Mon Nov 17, 2014 7:23 am Post subject: |
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Finally got my Le Mans conversion headlights from Deutche9,good quality,I am happy with it.
I did scrapped all of the sound insulation from the floors and cut out rusted out seat brackets.Got new ones from the donor car.
Not much done but winter is here in Chicago so I will have more time to work on it now.Hopefully I would put it on the track next spring. _________________ www.btr-chicago.com
1977 924 Martini
1979 931 GTR Le Mans replica to be
1993 Mercedes 190E Sportline LE, one of 700 made
2020 Ford F350 Tremor daily driver/tow pig
1974 Moto Guzzi Cafe Racer
2002 Formula Fastech 382 |
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Rasta Monsta
Joined: 12 Jul 2006 Posts: 11724 Location: PacNW
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Posted: Mon Nov 17, 2014 2:43 pm Post subject: |
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BTRacing wrote: | I am planning to carefully remove all of the brackets and transfer them to 931 front nose. |
Easier to graft on that whole piece. _________________ Toofah King Bad
- WeiBe (1987 924S 2.5t) - 931 S3
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Carrera RSR
Joined: 08 Jan 2010 Posts: 2309 Location: Somerset, UK
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Posted: Mon Nov 17, 2014 8:30 pm Post subject: |
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Rasta Monsta wrote: | BTRacing wrote: | I am planning to carefully remove all of the brackets and transfer them to 931 front nose. |
Easier to graft on that whole piece. |
+1 _________________ 1980 931 - forged pistons, Piper cam, K27/26 3257 6.10 hybrid turbo, 951 FMIC, custom intake, Mittelmotor dizzy & cam pulley, H&S exhaust, GAZ Gold, Fuch'ed, Quaife
Now www.924board.org/viewtopic.php?t=34690
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BTRacing
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Posted: Tue Nov 18, 2014 1:18 pm Post subject: |
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So you guys are suggesting cutting of whole frame rails? _________________ www.btr-chicago.com
1977 924 Martini
1979 931 GTR Le Mans replica to be
1993 Mercedes 190E Sportline LE, one of 700 made
2020 Ford F350 Tremor daily driver/tow pig
1974 Moto Guzzi Cafe Racer
2002 Formula Fastech 382 |
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