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Posted by: ConeDodger Apr 4 2010, 12:20 PM

Once again, we are taking the Sacramento Porsche Family Reunion on the road for May... This time, we are going to Original Customs in Sonoma, CA to be wrench wenches on the World famous (at least 914World) limo project. Bring your skills and an appetite for some BBQ. Even if you don't have skills you can learn and be a small rodent with great utility at these events called a 'gopher' LOL!!!

So come one, come all! Let's get this limo going...

Saturday May 1st - 2010 9:14am until our eyes start bleeding!


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Posted by: SirAndy Apr 4 2010, 12:34 PM

Posted by: ConeDodger Apr 4 2010, 12:40 PM

Oh good! Andy's on board. I guess I should have asked him before inviting the World to gang rape the Limo!!!

Maybe we can get some of those out of town boys with supreme skillz to fly in...

Posted by: RobW Apr 4 2010, 12:47 PM

Just another weekend I can't make it... but I can represent in parts...

Posted by: ConeDodger Apr 4 2010, 12:49 PM

Send your wife Rob

Posted by: SirAndy Apr 4 2010, 12:53 PM

Will them parts fit in the trunk of a Jetta?


We need to figure out how to get them to Sonoma.
Andy

Posted by: RobW Apr 4 2010, 01:16 PM

Yeah, if I sent Cheryl you'd get your nails done instead of working on the Limo.. something you want to share?

Actually, she's the reason I'll be absent... we'll be celebrating 12 years of her mental illness and poor choices....

BTW - I'm fully hoping to put that Limo and JimTab to good use for a re-up.

Posted by: RobW Apr 4 2010, 01:17 PM

Yes. And more, you need to go through my stash if you can...

Posted by: ConeDodger Apr 4 2010, 01:19 PM

Oh! So you think Cheryl would make the same mistake twice? Ok, you're excused. Congratulations. My nails can wait. But can I wear those red pumps of hers? You know the ones I am talking about right???

Posted by: kg6dxn Apr 4 2010, 01:28 PM

Rob & Andy,

If you guys figure out what you need, I can haul them up there. I live close to Rob. Do I need to bring my truck?

BTW, Rob thanks for the dash controls. They work great!

Posted by: ConeDodger Apr 4 2010, 01:32 PM

So... Does that mean you're in Mike? We could use someone who can splice two harnesses together...

Posted by: SirAndy Apr 4 2010, 01:32 PM

That would be great!


I'll take anything Rob can throw at me. The list of parts needed is at least as looooong as the Limo.

Andy

Posted by: SirAndy Apr 4 2010, 01:33 PM

Posted by: kg6dxn Apr 4 2010, 01:40 PM

I guess I volunteered myself without thinking... Yep, I'm in! How much wiring do we need? Should I now bring my utility truck?

Posted by: ConeDodger Apr 4 2010, 01:46 PM

Should be just taking two harnesses and splicing them. The engine room harness is ok because the alternator harness and engine room harness just live in the engine room. It is what comes to the relay box and what goes to the rear lights and license plate lights that need to be spliced in.

We also need to set up the brakes. Plumbed to all four corners and bled and plumb fuel to and from the tank. Just over four feet of extension to both systems...

Now for our first 914 Limo joke! Besides four seats, what is the difference between a 914 Limo and a regular 914?

Posted by: McMark Apr 4 2010, 01:54 PM

Yup, we've got two harnesses. We'll cut each wire, find its mate in the other harness, and then connect the two.

Guess I need to order a bunch of splice connectors and heat shrink.

Posted by: kg6dxn Apr 4 2010, 02:46 PM

Just get some extra shrink tube. I'll solder the joint.

BTW, I have some 10mm hard brake lines and fittings. Bend to fit. You need it?

Posted by: kg6dxn Apr 4 2010, 02:49 PM

The limo holds 4 people that can push it?

Posted by: McMark Apr 4 2010, 02:57 PM

Got the brake line. Just need to cut 6" off and reflare the end.

Posted by: SirAndy Apr 4 2010, 03:14 PM

We'll need a set of OEM rubber brakelines ...

Andy

Posted by: bfrymire Apr 4 2010, 04:15 PM

Two more jackstands???

Posted by: biosurfer1 Apr 4 2010, 04:24 PM

I'm in too. I have a truck also and can parts haul whatever...

Posted by: ConeDodger Apr 4 2010, 05:51 PM

You are correct sir! Like most 914's - it doesn't run. It requires two extra jackstands! Ding ding ding ding ding!!!

Posted by: shoguneagle Apr 4 2010, 10:31 PM

I wish I was in California at this time. Projects such as this one is one of the main reasons I joined the 914 group. These events are a lot of fun and hope available people can go to the project location and help. I have done a couple of these type projects with the 914 group and several with the Alfa group. Lots of fun and you get to know club people.

Have fun and enjoy the build. will follow with great interest. Hope to see the project in June when I will be in the Northern California area for a few days before heading to Kansas and Texas.

Steve Hurt

Posted by: RobW Apr 5 2010, 07:17 AM

I give Andy and Mark a lot of credit for stepping up and taking action.. +

Posted by: ConeDodger Apr 5 2010, 07:59 AM

You Sacramento guys don't have to worry. I will stop and pick up donuts on the way down.

Let's get this thing running!!!

Posted by: strawman Apr 5 2010, 01:07 PM

I'm in.

Posted by: ChrisNPDrider Apr 5 2010, 01:36 PM

Sounds fun
I would likely bring my 914 and it's interior projects, plus extra parts. Last time I was there at OC was to help my own project, with limo help on the side. This time, priorities reversed.

McMark, let me know if you have NOT received my box with your tools. Thanks again

Posted by: McMark Apr 5 2010, 05:48 PM

Chris, I got it! Thanks!

Posted by: ConeDodger Apr 6 2010, 08:11 AM

This will be fun! Now that the bodies are one and the rust is rustored, all we have to do is bolt it together! Hook things up, bleed some brakes, plumb some fuel, put in an engine. Not sure Mark and Andy have an engine yet so don't park your 914 too close! Who else is in???

Posted by: Dave_Darling Apr 6 2010, 11:59 AM

I'm going to try to make it...

--DD

Posted by: ConeDodger Apr 7 2010, 09:05 AM

I don't care what YOU call it and it isn't your business anyway! The guys who OWN it call it a limo. I am going to Original Customs 914World LimoDay to help get this fun little gem roadworthy! See you there?


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Posted by: ConeDodger Apr 8 2010, 10:00 AM

So, Mark and Andy, Me and Brett, Geoff and Mike, Dave and ??? Who else is coming up for the Limo Day at Original Customs? Sound off!

Let's be part of making something out of nothing!


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Posted by: McMark Apr 8 2010, 10:54 AM

Whoa, whoa, whoa... why the pairing up?

What did I sign up for....

Posted by: SirAndy Apr 8 2010, 11:08 AM

Posted by: ConeDodger Apr 8 2010, 11:19 AM

Ok, sorry guys... I did not mean to imply any romantic connections. Although, you and Andy do spend a lot of time together...

Posted by: ClayPerrine Apr 8 2010, 11:55 AM

Posted by: Racer Chris Apr 8 2010, 12:14 PM

Lime Rock, Rennsport I
Paul Newman, Brumos 914-6
Last lap, collided with a spun 911 in the esses.

Posted by: ConeDodger Apr 8 2010, 03:25 PM

Damn... You're good Chris!

Posted by: al weidman Apr 8 2010, 11:44 PM

I think I can make it, I may need a ride, as you know it took me six hours to get home last time. Al. I was dark and I think I missed a couple of turns, ended up in Sausalito?

Posted by: ConeDodger Apr 9 2010, 08:06 AM

Ok! So Al will be there and all we have to do is make sure we point him North when it is time to go home See you all soon at the Original Customs 914 Limo Day! I can almost taste the BBQ!

Posted by: ConeDodger Apr 10 2010, 08:06 AM

We are getting quite a group together for the Original Customs 914 Limo Day... Will you be there? Put it on your calendar and see if it fits! We need to get this thing mobile for the trip to Tahoe...

Posted by: ConeDodger Apr 11 2010, 08:11 AM

So if Mark and Andy keep cranking away on weekends, we should just be doing final assembly at the 914World Limo Day at Original Customs. We could use your help! Talent runs deep at 914World. We just need you to come out and help.

Posted by: ConeDodger Apr 12 2010, 09:34 AM

Just under 3 weeks until the 914World Limo Day at Original Customs! Will we see you there?


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Posted by: SirAndy Apr 12 2010, 10:53 AM

Nice try, but i don't think we'll be finishing the Limo that weekend.


Hopefully, we'll get a lot of work done though. There's still lots of stuff to do.
Andy

Posted by: ConeDodger Apr 12 2010, 11:07 AM

Shhh! Quit disrupting the fantasy I am trying to create with all that reality crap!

Posted by: ChrisNPDrider Apr 12 2010, 02:07 PM

Any leads on an engine yet??
Maybe McMark can gather parts and we can try to put one together at the BBQ?
I can bring 90% of a tailshift transaxle to donate, parts in a box
Does McMark have a paint booth yet? Maybe we could get that together and shoot doors, lids and bits?

Or, I will eat and drink and help w whatevers

Posted by: SirAndy Apr 12 2010, 02:11 PM

We do. But it's still super top secret so we can't talk about it right now.

Andy

Posted by: computers4kids Apr 12 2010, 06:02 PM

What about putting a automatic in that bad boy.

Posted by: SirAndy Apr 12 2010, 06:04 PM

If there was anything around that was an easy fit, i'd be all over it ...

Andy

Posted by: ConeDodger Apr 12 2010, 10:46 PM

Mark does not have a paint booth, unless you count the open sky outside his shop.

Posted by: Racer Chris Apr 13 2010, 08:43 AM

Here's a couple pics I took of that car shortly before the wreck.

Posted by: ConeDodger Apr 13 2010, 09:09 AM

Just two and a half weeks till the 914World Limo Day at Original Customs. Get those parts donations in and come on down if you can!

Posted by: Andyrew Apr 13 2010, 10:33 AM

Audi/Passat engine/trani. B5 version. They use transaxles and have the speed sensor built into the trani. Essentially it would be plug and play. In fact an early 90's Audi 90 or similar FWD could be picked up for next to nothing. Not going to have tiptronic or a bunch of HP, but the 2.8L v6 would still have ~ 150hp (vs 190hp on the later models w/ tiptronic).


Just a thought Andy. Essentially all you would have to do is run 2 cables for the shifter, build an engine/trani cradle, and either fab CV adapters/splice the CV's together/ or have custom shafts built (914 on one side, Audi other side). Then the rest is just power source and throttle cable.

Essentially you could have could have cruise control, air conditioning, heat, and climate control fairly easy if you had a parts car..

Posted by: SirAndy Apr 13 2010, 11:06 AM

Oh. I thought you meant a automatic transmission with a Porsche engine.


Nothing personal, but i strongly believe the worlds first 914 Limo should be propelled by a Porsche engine ...
Andy

Posted by: biosurfer1 Apr 13 2010, 11:29 AM

or a VW?

Posted by: SirAndy Apr 13 2010, 11:34 AM

Right now, it looks like we'll be using a Porsche engine ...
Andy

Posted by: ChrisNPDrider Apr 13 2010, 02:12 PM

Posted by: kg6dxn Apr 13 2010, 04:34 PM

How about a Porsche V8 from a Cayane with the Audi transaxle?

Posted by: SirAndy Apr 13 2010, 04:41 PM

If i had the money to buy that you think i'd still be driving a ratty old 914?
Andy

Posted by: kg6dxn Apr 13 2010, 04:58 PM

Yep

Posted by: ConeDodger Apr 14 2010, 08:07 AM

Come on down and see just how creative (read bizarre) the minds of Andy and Mark really are! Two 914's welded together into a limo... Hmmm. Can this work? Let's find out! May 1st - Original Customs in Sonoma.

Posted by: ClayPerrine Apr 14 2010, 09:36 PM

How about an Alien powerplant?


We already know it can be done.... and Ricola has a trans already.

Posted by: rick 918-S Apr 14 2010, 10:29 PM

Yep, trans, adapter, mount bar, oil pan.. and enough parts to build a second 300 hp engine.

Posted by: McMark Apr 15 2010, 12:11 AM

I loved my 928 so much, that's actually really tempting.

Posted by: Dr Evil Apr 15 2010, 12:23 AM

928 power plant = BAD ASS! Great idea.

Posted by: ConeDodger Apr 15 2010, 08:09 AM

Two weeks left! Don't miss out on good food, good friends, and a good time being part of the 914World Limo Day build! See you there!!!

Posted by: ConeDodger Apr 16 2010, 09:46 AM

Just think! If we had your help at 914World Limo Day Build at Original Customs in Sonoma Eric Shea might not have to beg for rides from Reno to get to WCR2010 Teeners at Tahoe! A badass 914 Limo could pick him up at the airport with a little cardboard sign that says "That Guy"

Come on down and help out! Let's get this thing going!

Oh wait! Here is Eric's limo driver now!!!


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Posted by: ConeDodger Apr 17 2010, 08:59 AM

I saw it yesterday. It will need your creative input. Come down and help solve the one big design problem with your input... Plus button up a couple systems like brakes - fuel - etc... See you there for the 914World Limo Day!

Posted by: ConeDodger Apr 18 2010, 07:56 AM

Less than two weeks to go! Andy was ripping out the rust and Mark was welding in the new panels yesterday. This thing is looooking gooood! Come on down to the 914World Limo Day at Original Customs in Sonoma!

Posted by: ConeDodger Apr 19 2010, 08:12 AM

Remember to remember to show up for 914World Limo Day at Original Customs in Sonoma. We need your help to get some assembly done. BBQ will be hot and good times will be had!

Posted by: ConeDodger Apr 20 2010, 08:04 AM

Here comes 914World Limo Day... Will you help a brother out?

Posted by: ConeDodger Apr 21 2010, 08:35 AM

Only ten days to the 914World Limo Day at Original Customs in Sonoma. Let's get some hands on that Limo and push it closer to operational... How can you help?

Plus+ There will be a BBQ and you can eat if you can get a burger away from this guy!


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Posted by: ConeDodger Apr 22 2010, 09:50 AM

One of the things we hope to accomplish is to interview for drivers. So far this is the only resume that has showed up.... Hmmm...


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Posted by: SirAndy Apr 22 2010, 10:44 AM

Not quite correct. George applied to be my driver ...

Andy

Posted by: ConeDodger Apr 22 2010, 11:35 AM

What? Andy??? You don't recognize George in his make-up? Just kidding George!!!

Posted by: Zundfolge Apr 22 2010, 11:51 AM

Naw, this is a limo, not an autoxer ... it needs a 1.8l with a single carb

Posted by: ConeDodger Apr 23 2010, 08:10 AM

Just a week and a day! Who else is in for the 914World Limo Day build? Let's get this thing going!

Posted by: ConeDodger Apr 24 2010, 08:07 AM

914World Limo Day! One week from now! See you there!!!

Posted by: ConeDodger Apr 25 2010, 07:56 AM

Let's get ready to wrench at the 914World.Com Limo Day at Original Customs in Sonoma California! A little of this A little of this A little of this And some of this This will be a good time! Don't miss it! Saturday May 1st all day!

I know! The one part no one has offered so far... Bring some!


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Posted by: ConeDodger Apr 26 2010, 09:17 AM

What? What! A 914 Limo? No way! Yes - Way!!! Come down and help out. Saturday May 1st at Original Customs in Sonoma! 914World Limo Day!!!

See what McMark turns into when he is around his MAC!


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Posted by: SirAndy Apr 26 2010, 10:53 AM

She's hot!

Andy

Posted by: GTeener Apr 26 2010, 03:01 PM

LOL!
Sweet project!

Posted by: ConeDodger Apr 27 2010, 09:27 AM

Ready to get your Limo on? 914World.Com Limo Day at Original Customs in Sonoma California is just three days and a wake up away! Bring a wrench and build a Limo! See you there...

Oh, BTW - Andy and Mark may have found an engine for it!!!


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Posted by: ConeDodger Apr 28 2010, 08:15 AM

914World Limo Day at Original Customs! Saturday May 1st 9:14am till the cows come home... Be there. Find out what evil lurks in the minds of Mark and Andy. Learn and burn from the welding sparks Mark lets fly. Be a part of the sickest plot in 914 history!

Posted by: ConeDodger Apr 29 2010, 08:11 AM

Just two days and a wake-up till 914World Limo Day at Original Customs in Sonoma! Make your plans to be there...


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Posted by: ChrisNPDrider Apr 29 2010, 08:32 AM

I am still planning on being there. I will bring my 914, maybe some parts to donate, beverages, and extra food if needed. Is the BBQ all set?

Posted by: RobW Apr 29 2010, 08:36 AM

I think it needs to be postponed until next weekend!!

Posted by: kg6dxn Apr 29 2010, 10:30 AM

Rob, Do you need me to bring anything up there for you? I'm going up to work on the electrical system. BTW, I'm sure they will be working next weekend too!

Posted by: McMark Apr 29 2010, 11:27 AM

BBQ is here and ready to cook!

Posted by: ConeDodger Apr 29 2010, 11:57 AM

I think there is a rule somewhere that after two kids you can celebrate your anniversary on any weekend a month before or a month after...

I'm just saying, your annivsary is a little weak...

Posted by: Dave_Darling Apr 29 2010, 02:38 PM

I've made my arrangements, I'll be heading up for the weekend!

--DD

Posted by: RobW Apr 29 2010, 04:14 PM

It depends... if McMark has anything he can get back to me.. that would be cool..

Posted by: RobW Apr 29 2010, 04:15 PM

Agreed. Camping at the beach in Santa Cruz with the kids and a drink in my hand trumps it though...

Posted by: mightyohm Apr 29 2010, 06:48 PM

I'm hoping to come by for a bit on Saturday.

I have two large bins of parts that I am trying to get rid of. I wonder if anyone is interested in type IV engine or D-jet parts? Trying to clean out the garage.

I also have an unfinished Targa top and some other misc stuff that I'll probably throw in the trunk.

Posted by: gopack Apr 29 2010, 07:42 PM

Any one from sacrament with a spare seat looking fora passenger/designated driver? PM me. I finally cleared the calendar for saturday, and i need to go and talk to McMark about my car and visit her there!

Posted by: ppickerell Apr 29 2010, 07:45 PM

I would have liked to be there since remains of my wrecked teener are half of this abomination, but I am flying up to Bend Oregon in the morning and picking this up to console myself from the atrocities you are committing.



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Posted by: SirAndy Apr 29 2010, 08:10 PM

Oh, that looks like a nice car!

Posted by: ppickerell Apr 29 2010, 10:12 PM

85 with 85K miles
Marble grey with blue leather
Factory whaletail and front spoiler

Posted by: RobW Apr 30 2010, 12:01 AM

Posted by: McMark Apr 30 2010, 12:03 AM

Posted by: ConeDodger Apr 30 2010, 01:04 AM

Hey! That looks like mine 'cept mine has less miles and no tail... You will love it Patrick. Enjoy.

Posted by: ConeDodger Apr 30 2010, 01:07 AM

Mark, I probably have a spare chair. I have to call Jim Dupree to make sure he wasn't planning to come down with me but I will call you either way tomorrow.

Posted by: gopack Apr 30 2010, 08:00 AM

Cool, you have my number! Thanks Rob

Posted by: Dave_Darling Apr 30 2010, 11:18 PM

Here's a link to Google Maps, zoomed in on the parking lot with the shop:

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=19660+Eighth+St.+East+Suite+C+Sonoma,+CA+95476&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=48.822589,78.310547&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=19660+8th+St+E,+Sonoma,+California+95476&ll=38.286362,-122.434862&spn=0.001497,0.00239&t=h&z=19



McMark's own website showing you to go into the lot from the north side:
http://www.originalcustoms.com/contact.php


Almost bed time, gotta get up early to get to the shop tomorrow!!

--DD

Posted by: ConeDodger Apr 30 2010, 11:47 PM

We are all set at this end. Mark (Gopack) will meet me at the Donut shop and we will take my car down. This will give me an hour and a few minutes to try and talk sense into his football team choice...

Posted by: McMark May 1 2010, 07:24 AM

Where is everyone? I've been here for 30 minutes already.

Posted by: jimkelly May 1 2010, 07:32 AM

if i left now i could be there in 72 hrs - if no cops, 48 : ))

have fun!

jim


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Posted by: ConeDodger May 1 2010, 07:42 AM

I just got up. If you want I can skip my shower and just head out now?

Posted by: McMark May 1 2010, 08:16 AM

NO!

Posted by: ConeDodger May 1 2010, 08:33 AM

I'm on my way... Oh and I showered.

Posted by: BiG bOgGs May 1 2010, 03:50 PM

Where are the live action shots of the build?

Posted by: kg6dxn May 1 2010, 05:25 PM

Had a lot of fun out there today. I hope Rob posts some pics.

Posted by: ConeDodger May 1 2010, 06:51 PM

Interesting... Most of my shots didn't turn out. Here is one from the tail end of the beast...

Mike Bellis was very productive splicing the leading harness into the trailing harness. Not just crimped wire either, each wire was soldered to its mate in the rear harness. Mike knows his stuff. Plus his V8 914 sounds killer as hell!

Dave Darling changed out the front struts as well as some other stuff. I removed calipers all the way around and removed the old front fiberglass spoiler and its associated oil cooler. as well as the oil cooler lines into the wheel well. Geoff Straw did some killer rust repair. I believe the brake line was extended from the front body to the rear by McMark. Chris Pincitich was there. He was doing something but I didn't keep track of him. Jeff Keyser was there as well and though I know both of these guys were pitching in I am sorry to say I didn't know what they were doing. Andy was into everything. Though rust repair seemed to be a focus.
Amoy says me and Mark are no longer allowed to plan BBQ's since we didn't have any food or drink and had to send her and Gopack Mark to the store or we would all have gone hungry. Al and Sue Weidman came down too. I saw Al pitching in while Sue entertained their dog with a tennis ball for hours. Mike and his wife from Windsor came by in their slope nose 2.0 and say what you want about slope nose 914's, this was a well executed car in very nice condition. Hopefully they will bring it up to Tahoe in a couple weeks here.
If I am forgetting anyone, my apologies. I think a lot of work got done which is what the goal was and it was great to see the gang!


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Posted by: ConeDodger May 1 2010, 06:59 PM

Couple more...


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Posted by: McMark May 1 2010, 07:06 PM

We got a ton of work done and everyone was extremely helpful. Thanks everyone for chipping in. We got 5-6 days worth of work done in a few hours.

From what I can remember we:
1. connected the two wiring harnesses (Thanks MikeB for the labor and RobW for the extra harness)
2. Swapped the early struts that were on the car for a set of late struts (Thanks DaveD for the labor and RobW for the struts)
3. Pulled off all four calipers for rebuilding (Thanks DaveD on the front and ChrisP and RobS at the back)
4. Removed the thread in studs in the rear (Thanks ChrisP)
5. Cut out the nasty old battery tray (Thanks ChrisP)
6. Removed the ugly front valence and damn leaky oil cooler (Thanks RobS)
7. Patched a bunch more holes in the floor (Thanks GeoffS and AndyS)
8. Installed the brake line extension (I did that!)
9. Swapped the funky steering column for an appropriate 914 column (Thanks DaveD and AndyS)
10. Prepared the throttle cable tube and clutch cable tube for their future extension (Thanks ChrisP)
11. Repaired the torn up center tunnel on the rear car (I did this too!)
12. Pulled the new extralong wiring harness back out so we can weld and paint (Thanks JeffK)
13. Removed the wiper arms (Thanks Mark)

Thanks also to gopack (Mark) for taking a ton of pictures with DaveD's camera.

Thanks to Amoy and JeffK for cooking. Thanks to Amoy and Mark for shopping for the food.

I think that was everything I saw... WHEW! You guys are SOOOO awesome.

Posted by: ConeDodger May 1 2010, 07:12 PM

For those of you who think McMark's life must suck having to work on ratty rusty 914's every day, here is a little of the scenery that Mark has to deal with on his way to work... By the way, if anyone needs an uncracked but scored windshield I will have one available soon... So no comments about the pic through the window


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Posted by: ConeDodger May 1 2010, 07:14 PM

The sky was so blue today... I love it here.


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Posted by: kg6dxn May 1 2010, 07:54 PM

I raced a Mitsubishi Evo on the way home... Smoked him... Only broke 100mph a couple of times. His 300hp turbo could not compete with my V8 torque!

Posted by: DanT May 1 2010, 07:55 PM

Posted by: ConeDodger May 1 2010, 08:17 PM

I almost forgot... Thanks to Pete Stout and his friend who stopped by in a Panamera to drop off back issues to be given away at WCR2010 Teeners at Tahoe. I hated to see poor Pete have to hang his head for having to drive that 4 door monster but the 400 horses under the hood caused a smile or two I bet. Interesting technology in that car. Very light for what it is and more important - 'when' it is.

Posted by: Dave_Darling May 1 2010, 10:32 PM

I saw a few people using my camera, so hopefully there are some good shots on it. I don't have the right cable or a card reader with me, so I'll have to wait until I get home tomorrow to get the pics from the camera. I'll shrink them to size and post them after that.

It was good to see everyone, even MightyOhm who insisted on burning all of the food rather than letting hungry people grab it. (I think he muttered something about "salmonella and e. coli"...)

We got a pretty decent amount done, but the bodywork is the real bottle neck. There were only a couple of people there (Geoff and McMark, any others?) who can do the welding and such, and there is a pretty decent amount of it that needs to be done. Also, more parts are needed for some of the tasks. But it is getting done!!

I am quite tired now. My allergies kept me up for a long time last night before the drugs kicked in, so I was only running on 4-5 hours of sleep. Thankfully, I only had to make it back to my friends' place in San Rafael, rather than all the way back down to the South Bay.

--DD

Posted by: Dr Evil May 1 2010, 10:50 PM

I think I may settle in that area after residency I wish I could have been there to help out. Lots of fun with lots of my friends.

Posted by: strawman May 2 2010, 12:18 AM

Good times with some great folks. Below are some pics.

Andy measuring/cutting patch panels:



Amoy enjoying the fun:



Dave swapping out the front struts:



Can't wait to see y'all in Tahoe in two weeks!

Geoff

Posted by: ChrisNPDrider May 2 2010, 11:37 AM

Fun times! McMark's iTunes looks a lot like mine
McMark - you are welcome, and THANK YOU for the assistance with my little project. With this weather I am not sure when the targa will go back on, but when it does, it will be better than ever with the new rear sea and fixed latch.
As always, I learned a lot from the parts trivia experts, body work gurus, and Mike's soldiering wiring skills.

Great to see/meet everyone! It is always nice to visit the 914 support groups, knowing I am not alone in my pseudo addiction to rust, rubber, metal, and grease. I am proud to have used a plasma cutter, sawzall, cutting wheel, drill, sledge, and lots of fun tools I don't have at home. Who know there was a 4 ended ratcheting socket wrench?? AMAZING, I want one. First to open a beer, last to leave! I just wish that traffic out of Sonoma was faster. The final run through Lucas Valley Rd home was awesome, fun drive carving the canyons.

The "work party" is the ONLY way to go on this project. Plan some more dates, and if they do not conflict with PCA AX races, I am there

Posted by: Elliot Cannon May 2 2010, 01:13 PM

Street racing. Less than brilliant.

Posted by: kg6dxn May 2 2010, 01:16 PM

I know it's dumb... I just couldn't help myself. It was on the freeway at least...

Posted by: GTeener May 2 2010, 01:50 PM

Looks like a good time was had by all in attendance. Keep up the good work!
Is there a parts needed list posted somewhere?

Posted by: gopack May 2 2010, 01:50 PM

I had a great time hanging out with a bunch of great 914 guys. getting to meet you all was great fun. makes me want to get my car back on the road as soon as funds allow, and McMark fixes the big ouchie on the front! I wasn't much help, but i got to drink beer, talk to interesting people i had only read posts from, and enjoy a beautiful califirnia spring day!
looking forward to being more helpful at a later date!

Posted by: SirAndy May 2 2010, 02:15 PM

Me cutting patch panels ...




Amoy welding ...






McMark and i having a fun time in the Limo ...

Posted by: Dave_Darling May 2 2010, 06:00 PM

I'm glad you finally got Amoy to weld! She had been talking about welding on the car for much of the time I was there, so I'm happy se got the opportunity.


Gopack, don't forget that you also took photos and helped go get lunch!


Some of the pics taken with my camera:


McMark starts working on the right-rear of the car:




Chris pulling the screw-in studs out of the left-rear wheel:







Mike figuring out how to splice two main wiring harnesses together




Chris removes the battery tray:





More pics to follow.

Posted by: Dave_Darling May 2 2010, 06:10 PM

The results of Chris' work on the tray:




Geoff cutting some rusty floorpan out of the front half of the passenger compartment:




Mike still putting wires together:




Gopack and Amoy supervising:




Conedodger trying to figure out how to install a front valence panel on his car:

Posted by: Dave_Darling May 2 2010, 06:16 PM

Jeff (MightyOhm) workin' the BBQ:




McMark making a part:




Chris and Andy figuring out some stuff about the front trunk:




A very inventive food service table (I bet it leaks in the rain though!!)




Andy disassembling a steering column assembly:

Posted by: Dave_Darling May 2 2010, 06:23 PM

Amoy making a part while Geoff supervises:




McMark feeding the newly-extended wiring harness into the passenger compartment, helped by Jeff:






Andy using precision instruments (AKA a BFH and a screwdriver) on the steering column:




McMark welding up some of the wiring-extraction damage:

Posted by: Dave_Darling May 2 2010, 06:28 PM

Mike's rockin' raucous V8 914:




Not everyone worked the whole time....




Chris' extra project, with Amoy and McMark supervising:






Andy makes sparks:

Posted by: Dave_Darling May 2 2010, 06:33 PM

Andy and Amoy relaxing a bit:




Side view of the car:




To-do and done list:




Results: New steering column and new wiring harness:




Results: Patch and reinforcement of floor pan:

Posted by: Dave_Darling May 2 2010, 06:35 PM

McMark makes sparks, too! (Welding more of the patch and reinforcement under the car.)




And that's about when I had to get. It was a fun day, and we got a pretty decent amount done!

--DD

Posted by: GTeener May 3 2010, 11:37 AM

Hey Chris! Where'd you git that hat?

Posted by: RobW May 3 2010, 11:51 AM

Nice work guys! I wish I were there...

Posted by: Root_Werks May 3 2010, 12:21 PM

Cool!

And after looking at all these pictures......I keep wondering what the loooooooong rocker cover will look like!

Posted by: ChrisNPDrider May 3 2010, 02:16 PM

Hah! Jeff K dropped off a donation box with parts and a few new hats, and let me have one.
Yes "I got cones"

Nice pics Mark/Dave.
I wish my personal 914 project list could be tackled as quick as the Limo crew took care of business Saturday.

Posted by: GTeener May 3 2010, 04:42 PM

I designed those hats. Good to see they are still holding up.

Posted by: ClayPerrine May 4 2010, 10:59 AM

I still think you need to talk Rick Ollah out of the spare alien drivetrain for the limo.


It would be all Porsche...

Posted by: SirAndy May 4 2010, 11:03 AM

Maybe in the long run. But for now, that's way too much work on something that should be bolt in.

We have sooooooo much more stuff to do, a 928 engine would add another 6 month to the project ...

Andy

Posted by: rick 918-S May 4 2010, 06:50 PM

get it up and running then work on a conversion. Maybe a 6 would be better. More bolt in stuff available. But.... if you are so inspired.

Posted by: ConeDodger May 4 2010, 10:19 PM

Now that 914World Limo Day has past - can another 914World Limo Day be far behind? Who knows, but if you have parts to donate, speak up... This project could use some doors for sure!!!