My project is raging at snails pace….so much thread evaporated.
Seems parts acquisition only progress.
Latest stung a bit but that’s how it goes.
The set I sold for $850 a mere and distant memory. Opened box just to touch them.
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Life gets in the way often. take it slow and steady, soon you will have her complete.

Progress report
Look what came back from machine shop. Of the three things sent out, it was last to go out and first back. I needed this for attitude improvement….
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The calipers look great, I totally understand about needing to check them out from time to time. Getting the engine case back is major progress, congratulations! Is it a 2.7? Please keep the updates & pictures coming as your build progresses (I am a year or so behind you).

Did Ollies do the machining? Don't feel alone, I was there two years ago and these days assembling small parts and tons of bits to get our /6 off the ground, or at least running.

Keep the faith and soon the prize will be in your lap

Yup……..sounds like my time line.My car will have its second birthday at the body shop.
Thank god we have this site for our daily fix!!!!

Thats not SLOW….

My car hasn’t been on the road since the
late 80’s….

Couple of answers….
Case was done by JB Racing…….reasonable turnaround time.
It will be a 2.0 but with S pistons…..Heads being “worked” elsewhere.
As an engine builder said recently…..I can make money disappear faster than David Copperfield. We can all relate! Preparing shopping list for build as getting close. And this car has been disassembled for about 30 years ……so low mileage������………just not under my ownership.
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Mine's been waiting nearly 20 years to be put back together. Don't sweat it.

Update on restoration..
Heads just got back from rework…….
Rockers and modified timing chain idlers shipped from Supertec today.
Cams nearing completion.
Only unwrapped one head…..
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Keep us posted, looking forward to seeing this come together.
Perseverance!

That’s gonna be soo worth it when done!


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Preparing engine build …cleaning parts
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Sending the rods out? We usually have our machine shop fit the rods to the crank.

Hadn’t planned on it but saw your comment earlier. Seems I may need to. Engine build is quite the rabbit hole.
Today’s shipment from Supertec
Reconditioned rockers….and modification to idlers so I can go with pressure fed tensioners….Ka Ching!
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Mines in a 911T somewhere in WA, state.

Another small step for this mankind……
Todays box of goodies from Tru-6.
Refinished alternator housing and fan (and misc goodies)from Shaun……plus a cool T-shirt.
Cerakote and yellow zinc. I know it’s not “correct” but magnesium just turns gray.
Also got a box of new stuff for engine build……bearings, timing chains, gaskets etc etc.
Moving the right way…..albeit at a crawl.
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Almost ready to start engine build….yesterday the new cams came in
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Nice looking heads! Big ports. What cams are you using? Looks like it will be a fun screamer.

Charlie

DC 30…
Trying to keep broad torque range. Hopefully better than Es nowhere near S. Fingers crossed.
Latest body progress……picture.
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On long term projects, you gotta celebrate small victories.
Todays delivery from CarBone….great vendor in my experience.
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My Door Jam Sticker came from Car Bone. Very good quality.

Little details like that really make a restoration stand out.

Another small victory….it took a while to get right but just got this back today.
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Case went to engine builder yesterday.
Oh btw black is tape to hold fitting from scratching line.

Geeze I want to order something from them just for the sticker! Kool

So still working my “Christmas “ shopping. Diversion while “others” do their magic”…..almost makes me feel like “I “ am making progress.
Yesterday just got PMB restored front calipers…….started with sale price but of course had adder for a problem…..legit just another bump in the road. …….building character??
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Nice work as always!
Rods being resized this week.
New rear rotors, restored front baking plate/shields.
Great help from EBS with thrust bearing which was made before quality went China.
Correct windshield washer “jets” ( careful over priced)
The list goes on…….but y’all know that.
Set back du jour …….heater tubes full of “residual” soda…….requiring replacement when longs did not. Oh what fun……..ca-Ching!
Stay tuned……..

If it makes you feel any better, I am only now starting to put my car back together.

I miss Ron..........

I had the boys at PMB rebuild my 914 calipers, worked perfect. So far as other details, they seem to never end, keep moving forward and soon you will be at the finish line. Great progress

Seems like this forum is like an AA meeting………
Glad to have others out on that limb.

Right? I have been out on soooo many limbs with my car it has become my normal. Regardless, I would not have it any other way.

Love the oil line , I need that for my 6; is there any way I could get a copy? Who did the work ? How bad is the cost for this custom oil line? Any help would be greatly apricated.
Todd

We are all nuts

I tried to have them made years ago. Lost a ton of money on them as couldn’t get them to hug the case fitting like the original.

I’m pretty sure aa has repos.

Just double checked AA website, oil line 18 is NLA , I was going to ping Ben but he already chimed in so I’m still looking….

I would call them just to double check. Also check eBay.

Just to clarify, that is OEM part refinished…..Was able to piggyback on Tru-6 project.
Good luck but it could be long search.
Sadly I had a new OEM one that I sold a few years ago…….thinking I would NOT do a restoration……

Steady in jerks. Your making progress.