'72 Sedan "Do It Right" build - denis.drc

[denis.drc]

I got a call at the end of the week that my needed metal was finally in stock! So, I had to put a couple of projects on hold this weekend, but finished the welding cart!

Got some fancy metal for the surfaces..




Then I added some bracing to the shelves...(compare to the old pics for reference)




Now, time to assemble!





Added a brace for the tank shelf.



Added some casters..




Set it up for some final welding.




Best of all, I GOT TO USE MY NEW TIG!!




This is what the garage looked like 1/2 way through... the kind of chaos I can tolerate..




All welded up and ready for shelves.




A friend of mine was kind enough to let me borrow his plasma cutter for the weekend. Cutting any sort of sheet metal without one is quite a CHORE.. Thanks, Tyler!




Made easy work of the plate..




Installed and welded the shelves. (The weights are to keep the structure from warping while welding)




Did some prep work and off to paint..




The finished product:





I decided to let the paint dry overnight before I set anything on it. I can't wait to see it all set up!

[goichi1]

Looks pretty nice! gives me the motivation to finish mine! might just get back on it tonight. Thanks!!

[denis.drc]

Looks pretty nice! gives me the motivation to finish mine! might just get back on it tonight. Thanks!!

I'm always happy to motivate!

[goichi1]

It's not like I just stop working on things, I tend to get too much going at once! but this reminds me that I need to get my cart done!

[denis.drc]

It's not like I just stop working on things, I tend to get too much going at once! but this reminds me that I need to get my cart done!

I completely understand. I do the same thing all too often... I think "medical professionals" call it "A.D.D." ...I call it wishful thinking!

[denis.drc]

Pulled the L16, transmission and cooling system last night.

I had a brief moment of sadness when the engine came out, but felt much better when I remembered that it's going into a more needy 510 and a great owner.

The process...

Removed hood & Front grille





Drain & Remove the radiator.




Remove alternator & disconnect exhaust.





Out it comes..




Looks so empty...




Mike, this one is for you...Come and get 'em!





I put a lot of work and love into this engine group, but am VERY EXCITED about the next stage. I'm starting to narrow down my engine options and am just about ready to go pick up the new suspension.

[denis.drc]

Been a little while since my last update.... finally getting caught up on work and life..

Decided on suspension swap components... jury is still out on the engine.

Front suspension:
-S13 subframe assembly
-S14 4-lug knuckles
-S13 P/S Steering rack
-Planning to keep the track to S13 spec.
-Will widen the strut towers to retain S13 suspension geometry.

Rear suspension:
-S14 rear sub frame
-S14 JDM LSD diff
-S14 4-bolt hubs/knuckles
-Planning to re-enforce & widen the upper shock mounting mounts

All parts are ordered, most are finally in-stock ready for pick up.
Plan is to start some major work this weekend and go from there..

Stay tuned!

[HudsonMC]

You figure out a bodywork/flare solution?

[denis.drc]

You figure out a bodywork/flare solution?

I found a place that claims their 'ZG' style flares are 5" wide, but have yet to see one in person.

I'm also still considering box flares, but don't know if that's really the look I'm after..

[Cmac]

what if you were to use the quattro coupe box flairs ?

[denis.drc]

what if you were to use the quattro coupe box flairs ?

That's a good idea and one that I had considered originally.

However, having worked on and around Audis for many years I've come to understand how expensive UR-Quattro parts are. They're also all obsolete and are not easy to come by, especially in North America. I would not feel good about myself if I cut up 4 original fenders..
They also aren't very wide. The OE flares are ~2" wide. I need a solid 5" of flare.

The wide-body kit we make for the Ur-Quattro (see below) is almost wide enough, but not quite... The flares are unfortunately also too long and require a considerable amount of composite lay-up and subsequent modification, resulting in a higher price than most off-the-shelf rivet-on flares. They are beautiful when used for the correct application, but just aren't for this project. I've also considered designing and shaping custom flares myself, just as we did for the URQ kit, but fear it would considerably increase the total project time.

[Cmac]

The 2000 coupe is one of my all time favorite cars. That wide body kit was off the hook when it was done.

Speaking of the 2000 Coupe

http://www.speedhunters.com/2013/03/audi-ur-quattro/

Now back to your build keep up the great work ! I look forward to reading about the progress.

[denis.drc]

The 2000 coupe is one of my all time favorite cars. That wide body kit was off the hook when it was done.

Speaking of the 2000 Coupe

http://www.speedhunters.com/2013/03/audi-ur-quattro/

Now back to your build keep up the great work ! I look forward to reading about the progress.

Thanks!

That URQ is amazing!
We ship a lot of parts out to that side of the world. There are some truly talented tuners out there!

[denis.drc]

Been a couple of weeks since the last update. Got a little done in the last few weeks. I wish I had done more but was too busy with other stuff.

Started by tearing the car apart more.

First, got it nice and high on some stands...with some assistance.





Then pulley some bodywork.





While planning more of the project, I decided to update the whole electrical system to a modern harness. So, the old engine and interior harness had to come out.





I love how much cleaner everything looks with the harness removed!




Pulled the brake lines too. Not planning to use those again..




I then decided to also pull windshield to get even more access. I was hoping to avoid pulling the glass, but running the additional tubing from the cage would have been much more difficult..

Pulling the glass turned out to be more of a PITA then I planned. The window gasket was rock hard -probably the original one.. Also, the previous owners decided to do me a favor and use some residential silicone all over the sealing surface...FUN TO REMOVE!





I also decided to ditch the steering column for an S13 unit, so I got the old one out of the way.






With those things gone, all that's left is the dash...might as well pull that too..





I have to say, there is something peaceful about looking at a completely stripped down front end..

I also made some progress on the front subframe swap... I'll add info ASAP.

[denis.drc]

Moving right along..

Started by letting the car get a feel for the new subframe (Dog whisperer style... )




Then pulled the 510 subframe and started comparing, measuring and planning.




Made a bolt spacing jig of the 510 subframe to reduce repeated measuring and create a guide.





Removed the engine mount towers from the subframe (the new mounts will be much different), then market it for measuring.





Finished the night by making some plates to mount the new (wider) subframe to the 510 frame horns. I had hoped to keep the whole thing a "bolt-on" affair with the adapters, but the necessary offset made that nearly impossible. So the plates will end up welded on after I get them in the correct location.