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Posted by: JRust Mar 31 2015, 01:58 PM
Okay so anyone who was following the Route 66 thread. Know I got stuck in a rain storm. Coming around a corner just outside of Oakridge. I hit standing water on the road. Car spun & I ended up sliding into the guard rail on the opposite side of the road backwords. Absolutely sucked but I was very lucky nobody was coming the other way. Could have been so much worse. I wasn't hurt in any way other than my pride. Seeing my car damage after only having it back a month from my fire. I have no words to explain it other than it Fuching sucks 
So moving on here are pics of the carnage the day of. There is also 2 creases/dents in my front flare. The extra chassis stiffening helped a lot. The brace from the front of the suspension ear. To my firewall I think kept the damage from being much worse. The way my rear wheel caught the guard rail lip pressed directly on that brace I believe. Because of this the trailing arm buckled. I am glad that I did not do the trailing arm reinforcement. I have heard conflicting things on it. I know see why in my opinion it shouldn't be done. If your trailing arm bends it is much better than your car bending or breaking. Trailing arms are pretty easy to replace. Ripped suspension ear or other frame damage not so much. I'll add pics of my car on the rack today in the next post
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Posted by: billh1963 Mar 31 2015, 02:04 PM
Wow! You have had a run of bad luck for sure 
Posted by: JRust Mar 31 2015, 02:05 PM
Pics at the shop today!
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Posted by: Elliot Cannon Mar 31 2015, 02:15 PM
Did the trailing arm bend without damaging the suspension mounts? Or is it too soon to tell?
Elliot
Posted by: porbmw Mar 31 2015, 02:15 PM
Sorry to hear of it/see it.
But it is STILL a very, very nice car.
Posted by: GeorgeRud Mar 31 2015, 02:26 PM
Ouch! Glad you're OK AS THAT's the most important thing.
I think the trailing arms were designed to bend before affecting the mounts. Hopefully the car can be repaired without too many hassles.
Posted by: ndfrigi Mar 31 2015, 02:38 PM
Hi Jaime, Thank God you're okay! Sorry, I didn't even ask you about it last saturday the 1st time we have met. I'm sure you will be able to fix your car before WCR. Thanks also, because when both of us (with your son) got lost from from the group, after making a you turn from 10 East to 10 West then back to 10 East, you forced me to catch up with your hybrid by running my 1.8FI between 80 to 90mph speed on traffic with various big rigs along our way. Next time let me drive your car before making me catch up with you on your hybrid. Hehehe
Hope to see you when we visited my wife twin sister and family in Portland.
Take care and God Bless!
Posted by: wes Mar 31 2015, 02:43 PM
So sad to see, I love your car! Best of luck to you!
Posted by: rjames Mar 31 2015, 02:44 PM
Sorry to hear of it/see it.
But it is STILL a very, very nice car.
Hope the repairs are quick and not costly.
Posted by: 76-914 Mar 31 2015, 03:29 PM
Dude! It's a 
shame. So rotten was the deed that you are excused from adding this to the Flatbed Thread. Seriously though, I'm proud of you. You "Manned Up" when 99.9% of us would have packed it in. You brought your son and made sure you both got to enjoy the event. Your a bigger man than I, Jamie. 
*****NOTE****** Jamie needs a trailing arm. Who amongst us has one that he can donate to Jamie's car?
Posted by: Chris H. Mar 31 2015, 03:31 PM
....Absolutely sucked but I was very lucky nobody was coming the other way. Could have been so much worse.....
Dude...hate to even think about that...sheeesh....
You did a very good job of minimizing the damage. Could have easily spun around along that rail and then you'd have a real mess.
Posted by: Blue6 Mar 31 2015, 03:33 PM
I'll pm him, I have a set he can have.
Posted by: SKL1 Mar 31 2015, 03:41 PM
Glad you didn't get hurt, and as you said, if someone was coming the other way it could have been MUCH worse!
BTW, what engine and transaxle is that????
Posted by: madmax914 Mar 31 2015, 03:45 PM
Jamie, Sorry to hear about your misfortune, Let me know if you need any help, have welder will travel.
Posted by: Cairo94507 Mar 31 2015, 03:57 PM
Glad there were no injuries and hopefully your car is back and running very soon. Sucks but they can make it right.
Posted by: Mr. Olympic Blue 2 You Mar 31 2015, 04:01 PM
I whole wholeheartedly agree about the trailing arm reinforcements Jamie- I had a friend spin his 914 racecar at the track and hit a retaining wall sideways (very similar to yours)..between the soft Mahle wheels giving way, along with the trailing arm- the damage was minimal.
Glad you are OK- I'm sure the car will be back soon and as good as new!
Andrew
Posted by: pete000 Mar 31 2015, 05:37 PM
This hurts to see !
Posted by: Mike Bellis Mar 31 2015, 06:41 PM
*****NOTE****** Jamie needs a trailing arm. Who amongst us has one that he can donate to Jamie's car?
I bet Jaime has a half dozen of those in his shed.
Posted by: warpig Mar 31 2015, 06:51 PM
NOOOOOOO!!!! After all that work.
Sorry to see this happen to such a pretty car. 
You would think Oregon drivers could drive in the rain a little better 
I got a 71 tub with a completish suspension if you need parts or whatever off of. Been looking for an excuse to drive down to Corvalis for while now. 
Super glad no one was hurt. Hope you have a speedy patchup and get back on the road asap. 
Posted by: green914 Mar 31 2015, 07:04 PM
Glad you are okay 
fix it quick only 28 days to WCR.
Posted by: JRust Mar 31 2015, 07:33 PM
*****NOTE****** Jamie needs a trailing arm. Who amongst us has one that he can donate to Jamie's car?
I bet Jaime has a half dozen of those in his shed.
Typically I do. I don't at the moment though. I've got one PM on it.
Unfortunately stuck waiting on Hagerty some. Well more the appraiser guy. Had a hard time with the appraisers last time. Just being extremely slow. They did show up today so hopefully I will get a call from Hagerty soon. Talked to Jonathon about moving quickly as WCR is coming quick. With it looking like the suspension setup will be okay with a new trailing arm. Having it drivable for WCR seems doable. Although I'm going to need a lot of things to go right this month to afford the trip So just keep your fingers crossed for me
Posted by: Hank914 Mar 31 2015, 08:48 PM
Glad you are okay! Sorry about the car, but sliding across the opposite lane of traffic in these cars is dangerous! I know, as I was as lucky as you were that no bigrigs were coming along at that time. Wishing your car a speedy recovery!
Posted by: RobW Apr 1 2015, 05:12 AM
I have an extra trailing arm for free. Will take picts when I'm home next. I also have an extra set of CFR dog ear reinforcements, free again. Anything else you need just post.
Rob
Posted by: rdauenhauer Apr 1 2015, 07:03 AM
WOW 
Been preoccupied so I hadnt seen this.
Sorry to hear but im glad you & your son were ok.
I had something similar happen to me while driving my (then) wife's Audi S6...
not a guardrail but a center jersey barrier ...Totaled.
If you need parts just LMK, Since Hines is "commuting" back & forth to Tooele
perhaps we can persuade him to make a detour.
Posted by: 914time Apr 1 2015, 07:39 AM
Glad you were not hurt.
Love the personlized plate!
Posted by: Johny Blackstain Apr 1 2015, 09:28 AM
1st the fire & now this? I'd consider finding a priest someplace & have her exorcized. 
Glad you're well & hope you get her back on the road soon.
Posted by: JRust Apr 1 2015, 12:59 PM
WOW
Been preoccupied so I hadnt seen this.
Sorry to hear but im glad you & your son were ok.
My son was not with me for this. I flew him to Vegas one way to meet me mid week. Then he came home with me. Yes I am very glad of that for sure.
On my car I don't think I have much chance of having it ready for WCR. If I am lucky it will be drive able by then. No way it will be fixed & painted. Jonathan has a few cars in front of mine. He thinks it will be 2 weeks before he can really dig into it. Doesn't leave much time before WCR to be ready. If that is the case I seriously doubt I will be making the trip down for WCR this year
. Just to much going on & to many things that cost. So my screw around budget is pretty much shot 
. Such is life though
Posted by: Heeltoe914 Apr 1 2015, 02:11 PM
Glad you came out OK. My favorite green car Got a boo Boo!!!. Never is it a good idea to run reinforced trailing arms on the street, your car shows a perfect reason why not to. If all that energy would have went into the tube your list of damages would be allot longer.
We do hope you can make it to WCR? In another can maybe?
Cant have a party without Jamie in the house.
Posted by: messix Apr 1 2015, 06:01 PM
Damn I wish I saw this before to today. I drove down to vancover/Portland today and I could have brought it down this far.
Posted by: Mikey914 Apr 1 2015, 06:03 PM
I go between PDX and MFR weekly, so if you need me to take anything I can fit in my car let me know. I can also use the truck if need be.
Mark
Posted by: 914_teener Apr 1 2015, 06:19 PM
WOW
Been preoccupied so I hadnt seen this.
Sorry to hear but im glad you & your son were ok.
My son was not with me for this. I flew him to Vegas one way to meet me mid week. Then he came home with me. Yes I am very glad of that for sure.
On my car I don't think I have much chance of having it ready for WCR. If I am lucky it will be drive able by then. No way it will be fixed & painted. Jonathan has a few cars in front of mine. He thinks it will be 2 weeks before he can really dig into it. Doesn't leave much time before WCR to be ready. If that is the case I seriously doubt I will be making the trip down for WCR this year
. Just to much going on & to many things that cost. So my screw around budget is pretty much shot . Such is life thoughI think you should still go Jaime. There will be plenty of co-pilot seats.
Posted by: carr914 Apr 1 2015, 06:53 PM
Good Luck, my Brother from a different Mother
Posted by: steuspeed Apr 1 2015, 09:11 PM
Bummer deal! I'm not going to WCR either. Too far for me. Maybe we'll see you and your car fixed next year?
Posted by: Todd Enlund Apr 1 2015, 09:45 PM
Glad to hear that the damage appears to be confined to the arm.
Looks like I'm going to WCR, if you want a ride down you're welcome to sit shotgun. Only catch is, I may have to go a day early and I'll be sleeping in the back of my truck...
Posted by: JRust Apr 3 2015, 11:16 AM
After much deliberation. I am going to pick up my car from the shop tomorrow. I am tired of waiting on someone else. If it takes 7 months to get my car done. I want it to be because I am going slow & methodical. Not because it is waiting behind other people's cars & schedule's. Plus I want more of a hand in the actual fix. As nice as it was to have it done after my fire. I didn't do jack to fix it. Not to mention it cost so much more to have done. Anyway for better or worse I am going to get my car & start fixing it myself. Good news is I should make it to WCR with it driveable. It won't be finished by any means. I don't have a chance to make WCR if I leave it to someone else. Just isn't going to happen & probably end up being another 6 month ordeal waiting for my car.
So time to get out my metal work book Rick hooked me up with years back. Then get to fixing my flares.
Posted by: Mike Bellis Apr 3 2015, 12:54 PM
WCR build party! 
I'll bring a hammer and a rattle can... 
Posted by: rick 918-S Apr 3 2015, 01:44 PM
driver like ya stole ER!
Posted by: 91422.7 Apr 3 2015, 10:45 PM
Jamie, sorry to hear about the crash! As bad as it is at least it's fixable and your around to tell the story, like you said it could of been a lot worse! Glad your going to work on it yourself, you'll be ok and a chance to build a stronger bond with your car! 
....Beautiful car. If I can help give me a call, Roy in Eugene.
Posted by: brant Apr 3 2015, 10:54 PM
I like your decision!
I don't have the wheel bumper unfortunately. But if I an provide something pm me
Posted by: relentless Apr 4 2015, 12:27 PM
Wow, sorry to hear about this Jamie. As said, at least you came out uninjured. It happened to me when I was a youngster in Eugene, driving fast around corners in the rain on Lorraine highway. I learned to slow down, especially in the rain.
Posted by: JRust Apr 4 2015, 10:34 PM
Drove over to Bend this morning to pick up my car. Borrowed a trailing arm from my v8 car so I could actually roll it on the trailer. Don't worry Jim it will be back on by monday.
Jonathan was very cool & had my car on the lift already pulling my old trailing arm. So we just threw the loaner on there. Put my spare 6" fuch on there. The trailing arm looks to me to be in the right position. I'll have to do some measuring to be sure. No problems on the way home
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Posted by: JRust Apr 4 2015, 10:54 PM
Okay so here are some pics. 1st of the trailing arm that buckled. Next is the damage to the front flare. The larger long crease near the top & the smaller one towards the door. After that we move to the back & the real damage. The rear corner is obviously bent in & down a bit. There are no crease or buckles on the inner fender in the heel well or in the trunk. Where the bigger dent is on the flare is where it buckles down just a bit.
My plan is to slowly press the rear corner back out to where it should be. I think my port-a-power from a solid spot should get that okay. Once that is out & close I will start to work on the dents. Although I may work those a little as I am pushing the rear out. I will still have the finish work done by a pro. My plan is to get it better so I can make WCR this month. I got back home with my car today to find my new trailing arm in a box on my deck. Huge thanks to Dave for getting that out to me. I'll be cleaning it up & prepping it for powder coat. Then replacing the bearing & races for the stub axle. I'll see if the roller bearing setup McMark installed for my in the front of the trailing arm is okay. If so I will transfer that from my bent one.
Anyway more to come. I will be pulling my suspension front & rear. Well not the drivers rear. No problem there. I am pulling the from too as I have turbo tie rods to install as well as give me more room to work ont he passenger front flare.
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Posted by: 914_teener Apr 4 2015, 11:02 PM
Save the trailing arm.....make a cool trophy for the next one!
Glad you are planning on going. 
Posted by: rick 918-S Apr 4 2015, 11:07 PM
If I had a hand full of tools I would bump that for you at the WCR. 
Port-o-power set, some scrap 2x4 pieces, assorted hammer and dolly's, grinder to remove some paint, shrinking disk, some bomb can primer to get you home... 
Oh! and my bulls eye picks.
Posted by: 914_teener Apr 4 2015, 11:19 PM
If I had a hand full of tools I would bump that for you at the WCR.
Port-o-power set, some scrap 2x4 pieces, assorted hammer and dolly's, grinder to remove some paint, shrinking disk, some bomb can primer to get you home...
Oh! and my bulls eye picks.
Definitely the shrinking disk for that rear fender....
Posted by: JRust Apr 5 2015, 09:57 AM
If I had a hand full of tools I would bump that for you at the WCR.
Port-o-power set, some scrap 2x4 pieces, assorted hammer and dolly's, grinder to remove some paint, shrinking disk, some bomb can primer to get you home...
Oh! and my bulls eye picks.
I've got all but the shrinking disk. I'll go buy one before I head down. I'm all over that Rick thanks. Although I'd like to get it pushed back out enough to get my new bumper on it (thanks Mark). Should I attempt that Rick? I think I can push that corner out without to much trouble. I suppose I can attach the bumper to the one side & zip tie the other to get me down there
Posted by: 3d914 Apr 5 2015, 10:42 AM
Okay so here are some pics. 1st of the trailing arm that buckled...
This is exactly why I don't box trailing arms. Without a point of failure - you're certain to do greater damage.
We salute you're courage to get back "up on the horse". Stay with it and best wishes.
Posted by: McMark Apr 5 2015, 10:53 AM
I'll bring my shrinking setup to WCR, as well as my body hammer collection. 
Posted by: boxstr Apr 5 2015, 10:54 AM
Jamie, if Mark is going down your way, maybe I can give him the Fuchs wheels to bring down with him.
Craig at CAMP
Posted by: boxstr Apr 5 2015, 10:56 AM
Do you need a rear trailing, also?
Craig at CAMP
Posted by: boxstr Apr 5 2015, 11:01 AM
Just read thrugh you already have one, good for you!
Craig at CAMP
Posted by: rhodyguy Apr 5 2015, 12:46 PM
did the mis-hap happen on ore state hwys 126 or 58?
Posted by: JRust Apr 5 2015, 01:34 PM
did the mis-hap happen on ore state hwys 126 or 58?
hwy 58 about 10 miles east of Oakridge.
Thanks Mark on the shrinking disk & misc hammers. I will bring my HF port-a-power & HF hammer/dolly.
Sure appreciate all the help from everyone. One reason I am still into 914's Our community is the best
Posted by: rick 918-S Apr 5 2015, 02:14 PM
If I had a hand full of tools I would bump that for you at the WCR.
Port-o-power set, some scrap 2x4 pieces, assorted hammer and dolly's, grinder to remove some paint, shrinking disk, some bomb can primer to get you home...
Oh! and my bulls eye picks.
I've got all but the shrinking disk. I'll go buy one before I head down. I'm all over that Rick thanks. Although I'd like to get it pushed back out enough to get my new bumper on it (thanks Mark). Should I attempt that Rick? I think I can push that corner out without to much trouble. I suppose I can attach the bumper to the one side & zip tie the other to get me down there
Sure, go ahead and push that corner back out. Just be careful where you anchor the port-o-power. That area should push easy. I would suggest using the trailing arm as an anchor point and a block of wood on the sheet metal. The back side of the door jamb as an anchor point could prove counter productive but use your best judgment.
Posted by: rick 918-S Apr 5 2015, 02:19 PM
I'll bring my shrinking setup to WCR, as well as my body hammer collection.
Mark,
I'll ship you my favorite bulls eye pick and accessories. You may want to copy my swivel target. You can bring it down with you. I can't bring it on the plane.
An Area51Werks/Original Customs tag team joint venture.
Parking lot auto body school!
Posted by: Mike Bellis Apr 5 2015, 02:19 PM
I'm trailering mine down and will have a good assortment of tools including a floor jack & jackstands. Let me know if you need me to bring anything specific.
Posted by: JRust Apr 5 2015, 03:23 PM
I'll bring my shrinking setup to WCR, as well as my body hammer collection.
Mark,
I'll ship you my favorite bulls eye pick and accessories. You may want to copy my swivel target. You can bring it down with you. I can't bring it on the plane.
An Area51Werks/Original Customs tag team joint venture.
Parking lot auto body school!
I look forward to learning from you. Metal work is a skill I want.
Posted by: MMW Apr 5 2015, 03:31 PM
I'll bring my shrinking setup to WCR, as well as my body hammer collection.
Mark,
I'll ship you my favorite bulls eye pick and accessories. You may want to copy my swivel target. You can bring it down with you. I can't bring it on the plane.
An Area51Werks/Original Customs tag team joint venture.
Parking lot auto body school!
Hopefully someone will take pics or video of this.
Posted by: r_towle Apr 5 2015, 03:37 PM
A bunch of drunk guys in a motel parking lot drinking and doing body work......what could possibly go wrong....
Posted by: JRust Apr 5 2015, 04:03 PM
A bunch of drunk guys in a motel parking lot drinking and doing body work......what could possibly go wrong....
The drinking will come later. Maybe we can get Jaime there to add to the documentary. What could be more fitting for the 914 experience
Posted by: KELTY360 Apr 5 2015, 05:01 PM
Who's bringing the paint booth?
Posted by: VegasRacer Apr 5 2015, 05:14 PM
A bunch of drunk guys in a motel parking lot drinking and doing body work......what could possibly go wrong....
I remember midnight welding on a suspension ear in the hotel parking lot in Lancaster at a previous WCC.
Posted by: McMark Apr 5 2015, 05:55 PM
Who's bringing the paint booth?
Posted by: sixnotfour Apr 5 2015, 06:19 PM
rest stop Idaho 2009
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Posted by: JRust Apr 6 2015, 01:34 PM
rest stop Idaho 2009
You just wipe off the overspray real quick or what Jeff?
Posted by: sixnotfour Apr 6 2015, 06:55 PM
it buffed out ....really just hiding grey primer from reducing the huge power antenna hole..back to stock....
Posted by: worn Apr 6 2015, 09:22 PM
I'll bring my shrinking setup to WCR, as well as my body hammer collection.
Mark,
I'll ship you my favorite bulls eye pick and accessories. You may want to copy my swivel target. You can bring it down with you. I can't bring it on the plane.
An Area51Werks/Original Customs tag team joint venture.
Parking lot auto body school!
So, i can rent a prius and see how it comes together? Actually not at all sure what i can rent and actually drive. Hopefully stick, but the odds are slim. Still, the price of admission seems very low. How can i loose? My wife just fell asleep.
Posted by: montoya 73 2.0 Apr 6 2015, 10:50 PM
Wouldnt be the first time Jamie brought his Teener for some collective love!
Posted by: messix Apr 6 2015, 11:47 PM
he redesigned and installed a radiator at wcc too
Posted by: JRust Apr 7 2015, 01:19 AM
Wouldnt be the first time Jamie brought his Teener for some collective love!
Holy crap Drew! I didn't realize we had ghosts hanging with us too
Posted by: montoya 73 2.0 Apr 7 2015, 09:49 AM
that's a RoadGlue Pic. I believe he left the shutter open.
http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?s=&showtopic=107317&view=findpost&p=1320871
Posted by: McMark Apr 7 2015, 10:18 AM
that's a RoadGlue Pic. I believe he left the shutter open.
http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?s=&showtopic=107317&view=findpost&p=1320871
No. It's ghosts.
Posted by: Philip W. Apr 7 2015, 10:59 AM
A bunch of drunk guys in a motel parking lot drinking and doing body work......what could possibly go wrong....
The drinking will come later. Maybe we can get Jaime there to add to the documentary. What could be more fitting for the 914 experience
thats a great idea!! this is all really cool, too. would be great if you post a few before/during/after pics for those of us east coasters not able to see this in person. Posted by: sixnotfour Apr 7 2015, 12:21 PM
he redesigned and installed a radiator at wcc too
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Posted by: KELTY360 Apr 7 2015, 12:28 PM
Wouldnt be the first time Jamie brought his Teener for some collective love!
Holy crap Drew! I didn't realize we had ghosts hanging with us too
I'm thinking some of those ghosts and gremlins hitched a ride to the car's new home in Florida.
Posted by: JRust Apr 7 2015, 12:43 PM
he redesigned and installed a radiator at wcc too
LOL! Nice you found those Jeff! Man was Elliot pissed I held up the drive. Guess it's my fault he skips the drive portion now
. Oh the same of it 
Posted by: rdauenhauer Apr 7 2015, 01:00 PM
dont forget Troy doing a Bumper backdate in the lot at the Portland WCR
Posted by: euro911 Apr 7 2015, 02:29 PM
A bunch of drunk guys in a motel parking lot drinking and doing body work......what could possibly go wrong....
The drinking will come later. Maybe we can get Jaime there to add to the documentary. What could be more fitting for the 914 experience
If Jaime (old school) isn't planning on coming, I'll bring some video eq. and document the repair session
All this specialized tool talk
… Actually, you'll only need a buffing wheel, right? 
Posted by: brant Apr 7 2015, 02:51 PM
Wouldnt be the first time Jamie brought his Teener for some collective love!
that car looks familiar
only it was nicer then.....
Posted by: SirAndy Apr 7 2015, 02:54 PM
Why am i the only one who isn't ghostyfied?
Posted by: montoya 73 2.0 Apr 7 2015, 03:05 PM
Haha! you didn't move!!!
Posted by: Chris914n6 Apr 7 2015, 03:09 PM
Why am i the only one who isn't ghostyfied?
Camo finding lens technology.
Posted by: sixnotfour Apr 7 2015, 03:44 PM
he redesigned and installed a radiator at wcc too
LOL! Nice you found those Jeff! Man was Elliot pissed I held up the drive. Guess it's my fault he skips the drive portion now
. Oh the same of it On the second day drive I waited for him on a right turn...He drove right on by....
Posted by: 76-914 Apr 7 2015, 08:52 PM
Why am i the only one who isn't ghostyfied?
I thought you'd be jealous!
That pic looks like one of your Masterpiece's, Andy. 
Posted by: JRust Apr 9 2015, 07:44 PM
Up in the lift seems litke my passenger door does have a little larger door gap . Either way at WCR I will find out for sure if I need a Cellete pull after all. Think I will be towing it down just in case. Then if I need to drop it at Original Customs. I still have a way home 
Posted by: JRust Apr 12 2015, 08:24 PM
Didn't get much time this weekend to do much to my car. I did make a trip up to Camp914 to pick up a pair of Replica 8x16 Fuchs. On the way back hit Harbor freight to buy a new port-a-power. Had one a while ago but it died . I also picked up my new used trailing arm from my buddy Brent. Dave sent me the trailing arm with a reinforcement plate on it. Wasn't quite finished by the PO so Brent offered to finish it off for me. Thanks bud
So tonight I spent a little while with a wire wheel & some sandpaper. Put a prime coat on & let it dry. Added another coat of prime & let it dry. Did a little sanding with some 150 grit. Sprayed on some black & it's out drying now. Left it under a light to help dry. Going to go flip it over in an hour to spray the other side. Then it will sit overnight. I'll add another coat tomorrow after work.
Posted by: Mike Bellis Apr 12 2015, 09:56 PM
You're running out of time... tick, tock...
WCR is 16 days away... 
Posted by: JRust Apr 13 2015, 08:30 PM
You're running out of time... tick, tock...
WCR is 16 days away...
Yes I know! I've got to get on the ball. Besides the trailing arm I need to put my front strut's back together. Swapping to 3.5" caliper finally. Been waiting to do it. Just need to put it all back together. Plan to put them together tomorrow night. Then back on the car thursday night.
Posted by: VegasRacer Apr 14 2015, 09:06 PM
This is only half a hijack. 
I wanted to keep all the carnage together.
Jamie was not the only one to damage their 914 on the way to Palm Springs for the Rt 66 Classic. My transmission started making some unhappy noises on the way to the event. Mine is also now being repaired for the upcoming West Coast Classic.
Transmission out.
Transmission apart.
This bearing could be the problem.
The ring and pinion also show some damage.
One of the plates is scorched from being overheated. 
Posted by: Elliot Cannon Apr 14 2015, 09:15 PM
he redesigned and installed a radiator at wcc too
LOL! Nice you found those Jeff! Man was Elliot pissed I held up the drive. Guess it's my fault he skips the drive portion now
. Oh the same of it Me? Pissed? Naaaah! Not possible.
Posted by: rick 918-S Apr 14 2015, 09:36 PM
This is only half a hijack.
I wanted to keep all the carnage together.Jamie was not the only one to damage their 914 on the way to Palm Springs for the Rt 66 Classic. My transmission started making some unhappy noises on the way to the event. Mine is also now being repaired for the upcoming West Coast Classic.
Transmission out.
Transmission apart.
This bearing could be the problem.
The ring and pinion also show some damage.
One of the plates is scorched from being overheated.
Crunchy!
Posted by: JRust Apr 14 2015, 09:43 PM
Yowser John . Glad you made it back home without more problems. See you in 2 weeks bud. At least you can slum it in the Cayman if it isn't ready
Posted by: VegasRacer Apr 21 2015, 10:07 PM
Elvira is out of surgery and will be ready to go after a good bath. 
Posted by: Andyrew Apr 21 2015, 10:31 PM
Jamie, If you need any help from me at WCR I'd be glad to help! Ricks a better bodyman than me by a longshot so I wont stand in the way of that.
Posted by: brant Apr 21 2015, 10:46 PM
Elvira is out of surgery and will be ready to go after a good bath.
Cool
Posted by: 76-914 Apr 22 2015, 08:51 AM
Didn't get much time this weekend to do much to my car. I did make a trip up to Camp914 to pick up a pair of Replica 8x16 Fuchs. On the way back hit Harbor freight to buy a new port-a-power. Had one a while ago but it died
. I also picked up my new used trailing arm from my buddy Brent. Dave sent me the trailing arm with a reinforcement plate on it. Wasn't quite finished by the PO so Brent offered to finish it off for me. Thanks budSo tonight I spent a little while with a wire wheel & some sandpaper. Put a prime coat on & let it dry. Added another coat of prime & let it dry. Did a little sanding with some 150 grit. Sprayed on some black & it's out drying now. Left it under a light to help dry. Going to go flip it over in an hour to spray the other side. Then it will sit overnight. I'll add another coat tomorrow after work.
Posted by: McMark Apr 22 2015, 09:43 AM
Waiting for a replacement roller bearing for the one that was dinged up. Should be here today and everything on its way to Jamie today.
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Posted by: rick 918-S Apr 22 2015, 11:38 AM
Packing a few of my favorite tools to ship to McMark tonight.
Posted by: tdgray Apr 22 2015, 01:51 PM
That is totally cool of you guys... well done brothers... well done
Posted by: JRust Apr 22 2015, 04:39 PM
Yeah the 914 community is the best! I've got parts coming in this week galore. Kinda last minute but what would WCR be like without the last minute fixes. I'll get some pics up as I did get that back corner pushed back close to the right place. Still not perfect by any means. I think it is still destined for some shop time & a Cellete . My door gap on the passenger side is a little bigger . I do have it on the lift but with the longitude stiffening kit on it. It shouldn't flex I wouldn't think with the top on. I'll do what I can do for now. Then makes some decisions after Rick & all the guys smarter than me get a look .
Posted by: Dave_Darling Apr 22 2015, 05:00 PM
Packing a few of my favorite tools to ship to McMark tonight.
Dangit, I thought that we were your favorite tools!!
--DD
Posted by: rick 918-S Apr 22 2015, 05:30 PM
Packing a few of my favorite tools to ship to McMark tonight.
Dangit, I thought that we were your favorite tools!!
--DD
That's fools fool not tools.
Posted by: JRust Apr 22 2015, 08:28 PM
Packing a few of my favorite tools to ship to McMark tonight.
Dangit, I thought that we were your favorite tools!!
--DD
That's fools fool not tools.
I may not be the sharpest tool in the shed. I have played the fool more than once
Posted by: Mikey914 Apr 23 2015, 01:41 AM
Did you get my bumper yet?
Posted by: JRust Apr 23 2015, 07:06 AM
Did you get my bumper yet?
I did Mark! Thank you bud
Posted by: 76-914 Apr 23 2015, 08:19 AM
Go Jamie, go. 
Posted by: JRust Apr 24 2015, 11:43 AM
Okay I think I have most of my parts. I've got some nice zinc plated strut top mounts on the way from Bruce. If they don't make it in time not a huge deal as I can use the ones I have. Just won't look as good. LOL! I've got a busy weekend ahead of me
Okay so on tools I am bringing misc hammers. Along with my harbor freight hammer/dolly set. My new HF Porta power. My grinder with different wheels & sandpaper. I know Ricks was bringing out some favorites as well as some other people. I know we needed a shrinking disc which I don't have but don't mind buying. So to those coming who have some of this stuff please feel free to bring it along if you have space.
Posted by: Mike Bellis Apr 24 2015, 12:10 PM
Okay I think I have most of my parts. I've got some nice zinc plated strut top mounts on the way from Bruce. If they don't make it in time not a huge deal as I can use the ones I have. Just won't look as good. LOL! I've got a busy weekend ahead of me
Okay so on tools I am bringing misc hammers. Along with my harbor freight hammer/dolly set. My new HF Porta power. My grinder with different wheels & sandpaper. I know Ricks was bringing out some favorites as well as some other people. I know we needed a shrinking disc which I don't have but don't mind buying. So to those coming who have some of this stuff please feel free to bring it along if you have space.
I'll bring a torch and a stick of dynamite.
Posted by: Andyrew Apr 24 2015, 12:43 PM
I'll bring my hands and opinions
If Mark is bringing his hammers and shrinking disks and you have a HF hammer dolly set (Same one I use) and portapower, and grinders, it should be everything you need! I'll see if I Have a long metal rulers we can use as a straight edge. I thought I had one by my desk...
Posted by: Andyrew Apr 24 2015, 12:47 PM
Got it!
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Posted by: rick 918-S Apr 24 2015, 12:54 PM
Just came from the UPS store. Box of tools heading for Original Customs. Delivery date is next Tuesday. Mark and I discussed Thursday night in the parking lot.
Posted by: 914_teener Apr 24 2015, 01:41 PM
Actually......some stiff hardboard or light sheet metal for a trace template isn't a bad idea. I sure Mark has some tracing board.
Jeez...sounds like you have some of the best hands and minds there Jaime....!
I.ll just watch...no opinions.
Posted by: Andyrew Apr 24 2015, 02:50 PM
Just came from the UPS store. Box of tools heading for Original Customs. Delivery date is next Tuesday. Mark and I discussed Thursday night in the parking lot.
Well shit you'll probably have it done by the time we arrive at ~ 1030...
Posted by: rick 918-S Apr 24 2015, 03:06 PM
Just came from the UPS store. Box of tools heading for Original Customs. Delivery date is next Tuesday. Mark and I discussed Thursday night in the parking lot.
Well shit you'll probably have it done by the time we arrive at ~ 1030...
With all that is happening, wine tour, castle tour, Friday we are wondering when we can fit it in during daylight hours.
We are open to suggestions.
Posted by: JRust Apr 24 2015, 10:39 PM
I picked up some synergy green paint today. Ordered a pint & had them put in the 3 aerosol cans. It's just single stage but just got it for a temporary. I forgot to grab primer at the same time. I'll pick some up though.
I also had my trailing arm arrive from Original Customs. Thanks Mark
Suspension goes on in the morning
Posted by: Andyrew Apr 25 2015, 12:06 AM
We'll need some glaze and sandpaper if were going to actually spray
I'll see if I have any left over from my dads paint job.
Posted by: McMark Apr 25 2015, 12:23 AM
I know we needed a shrinking disc which I don't have but don't mind buying.
Got this covered!
Posted by: Philip W. Apr 25 2015, 11:30 AM
Awesome stuff! Hope someone there takes lots of pictures and video on the fix it date! Should be a sub - feature on the 914 experience video
Posted by: strawman Apr 25 2015, 12:08 PM
I live in SLO (about 50 miles from San Simeon). I plan to attend WCR, but to head home each evening (or sleep in my Eurovan if necessary!). You're welcome to use my driveway & garage for any work on your car -- I've got a big air compressor, shrinking disc, grinders, spray rig for primer, fridge for beer, etc. You're welcome to ship any specialty tools to my home if that makes it easier than lugging 'em to the Central Coast.
Geoff
Posted by: wes Apr 25 2015, 02:46 PM
I plan to head down from Ukiah on Wednesday in my truck if you (or anyone) needs any thing brought from North Ca. or points between just say so as plenty of room!
Posted by: shoguneagle Apr 25 2015, 03:41 PM
Where else could you find this kind of support for making repairs on the 'fly" and in a parking lot?
This thread is the "shining example" of why I belong to the 914 Group. The support, information, sharing, and concern for other members is truly reflected here. The skill of fellow members are reflected here and they are willing to share with other members.
Glad to see Jaime and his car are going to WCR after incurring "a major hickup" along the way. If there is a fighting chance, it appears members are not going to let a problem such as repairing a car in a parking lot hold them back. It does send shivers up and down my "old back".
Do not let Andyrew stand around, make him work! LOL!
Steve Hurt
Posted by: JRust Apr 25 2015, 09:38 PM
Assembled my front struts. Unfortunately with my old struts as me new adjustables didn't come with the right gland nut. New struts use a different one as they are a little wider at the top than my old struts. Oh well they are ready to bolt in my car. Was going to today but had a mid day date with the wife that stretched about 3 hours longer than I planned. Came home with a headache so am just called it a night rather than going back out to the shop.
I also got the trailing arm installed (thanks Mark@Original Customs). Just need to install the front struts & bleed the brakes. I'll have that wrapped up tomorrow afternoon. Have an appt tuesday for an alignment. I'll post some pics tomorrow
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Posted by: euro911 Apr 26 2015, 05:06 PM
I'll pack some ENG gear to shoot the session if someone else doesn't step up to the plate.
Also, Ill be leaving the LAX area on Wednesday, maybe mid-morning (after rush hour). If anybody needs something transported up to the WCR, let me know so we can make arrangements to get your stuff into my Vanagon.
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Posted by: Philip W. Apr 26 2015, 06:03 PM
I'll pack some ENG gear to shoot the session if someone else doesn't step up to the plate.
Also, Ill be leaving the LAX area on Wednesday, maybe mid-morning (after rush hour). If anybody needs something transported up to the WCR, let me know so we can make arrangements to get your stuff into my Vanagon.
Posted by: JRust Apr 26 2015, 09:51 PM
Okay I did make progress. Suspension is all back on. Had a wrinkle with a bad brake line. Luckily I had a car here to pull it from. Got that swapped & just need to bleed my brakes. Then put wheels on & it's as ready as it is getting. I need to go get more brake fluid. So tomorrow night I'll get them bled & take it for a quick spin. Dropping it off tuesday morning for an alignment.
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Posted by: Cairo94507 Apr 26 2015, 10:28 PM
I am so happy to see this getting right back on the road.
Posted by: JRust Apr 28 2015, 01:08 AM
Okay so everything is on. Spent some time bleeding the brakes tonight. Doing it old school way with my kid pumping the brakes. Not as firm as I'd like. I've got an appointment tomorrow morning to get it aligned. Going to see if they can bleed the brakes for me too. Took a very quick drive. Did not spend much time trying to align the front end with the new turbo tie rods. They are toe'd out just a bit. I'll drive it to the car shop in the morning. They will get it all squared away for me. Car is running fine at least. If I can just get people to look at the drivers side only All is well
Posted by: brant Apr 28 2015, 06:01 AM
Great job!
Posted by: 76-914 Apr 28 2015, 07:54 AM
Posted by: Kansas 914 Apr 28 2015, 08:10 AM
If I can just get people to look at the drivers side only
All is wellAt least move the jack post cover from right side to driver's side...
Is Wills going to WCR?
Very happy to see the progress - you have one awesome 914 - cheers!
Posted by: JRust Apr 28 2015, 01:14 PM
Dam drivers side rear caliper bleeder is stripped. I noticed when I was bleeding it & swapped another bleeder in. Was hoping it was just the bleeder & not the actual caliper . SO the rear caliper won't close enough to keep from leaking. I'm dropping my spare off at local shop for a rebuild today. I have the rebuild kit & they said they could work it in. Minor hiccup but annoying with it being so close. Oh well we all need stress in our lives right 
Posted by: Andyrew Apr 28 2015, 01:21 PM
There are larger bleeder screws arent there? Cant you drill and tap it out?
Posted by: JRust Apr 28 2015, 01:36 PM
There are larger bleeder screws arent there? Cant you drill and tap it out?
If I didn't have another one I would. Still will but with the timing. Getting my other one rebuilt is easier. I don't have everything to drill & tap it. The Les Schwab doing my alignment didn't want to touch drilling it.
Posted by: ndfrigi Apr 28 2015, 01:51 PM
Go Jamie! I'm sure you can fix that brake!
Posted by: JRust Apr 28 2015, 03:45 PM
Yeah dropped the caliper at the local VW place. Hoping he can squeeze it in this afternoon still. If not it will be tomorrow morning. So hopefully I'll be bleeding it tonight. If not more of a rush tomorrow to get it done. Luckily I've had plenty of practice the last couple days . So should go pretty quick. Keep your fingers crossed they get that done today.
Although the tire shop managed to make the bleeder worse. Had no pedal when I went by to get it. So I've got to flat to it home.
Posted by: Mike Bellis Apr 28 2015, 04:10 PM
You got some really big balls doing all this work right before WCR. I understand the rear suspension but jeez...
Well, we can always fix it when you get down here...
Posted by: Cuda911 Apr 28 2015, 04:29 PM
Looks like the repair is moving along well.... great job!
Posted by: rick 918-S Apr 28 2015, 06:08 PM
There will be jack stands available. You can finish the brakes while Mark and I bump your dents.
Posted by: JRust Apr 28 2015, 06:56 PM
I've got my car home. Will throw it back on the lift in a couple hours. Unfortunately still have some running around to do for work. Looks like another late night with my car. The local VW shop thankfully got my extra caliper rebuilt. So I will put it on tonight & get the brakes bled. Assuming I don't fuch anything up tonight I'll be good to go
Posted by: Cairo94507 Apr 28 2015, 08:18 PM
Posted by: 914_teener Apr 28 2015, 08:41 PM
Freakin awesome effort.
And I was worried about my car....jeez.
Posted by: JRust Apr 28 2015, 10:52 PM
Okay I've got brakes! I am going to put my tires back on tomorrow after work. Put the flat tow kit on. Not even going to power my car back up. Just going to leave before I find something else wrong . So I'll be loading up my tow van with everything under the sun after work tomorrow. Still planning on just hitting the road early thursday morning. Or I may throw a mattress in the back of the van & leave wednesday night. All depends how tired I am tomorrow night & how early I am packed
Posted by: sixnotfour Apr 29 2015, 10:36 PM
Safe Travels...
Posted by: JRust Apr 30 2015, 08:45 AM
I ended up putting my new adjustable strut inserts in last night before I hit the road too. Got the proper gland nut from Paragon just in time. Left them on full soft up front for now. Car is towing nicely. Hopefully I remembered all the right tools. I did forget to bring misc pieces of wood
Posted by: rhodyguy Apr 30 2015, 09:01 AM
Full soft? Ext adj ext Koni? Check the installation instructions. Iirc FULL soft or hard is not recommended.
Posted by: theleschyouknow May 1 2015, 09:17 AM
get to work, slackers! 
Posted by: dangerranger01 May 3 2015, 03:42 PM
JRust where did you take it to get aligned and what specs did you adjust to? I've heard the factory numbers were done so oversteer wouldn't occur and other setups are better for driving. I'm not sure if Schwabs could do my alignment or if I need to take it to a special shop also.
Posted by: JRust May 17 2015, 09:42 PM
Back front he great work at WCR. Did get the little welding that was needed done. My friend Brent from Salem came down to weld it up for me. Didn't take to long to fix the small tear in the bottom corner. As well as the small crack 1/2 crack in the flare weld. Need to prime, do a coat of glaze & block away. I was screwing around with a smooth top. I bought some synergy green put in aerosol cans. It was single stage while my paint is base & clear. Didn't cost much & I figured if I had to wait for a bit on paint. I could use it temporarily. Doubt I will waste time doing the paint thing. It will go to a shop once I have it ready for paint. I painted a metal cutout I had with the single stage I have. Isn't a great match which is no surprise. It is a little darker than my car.
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Posted by: euro911 May 17 2015, 10:22 PM
Let the top sit out in the sun for a couple of weeks … it'll fade a little bit
Posted by: Cairo94507 May 17 2015, 10:53 PM
Hey that cutout is totally cool
Posted by: Andyrew May 18 2015, 12:08 AM
Hard to get a proper color directly over the metal with no base primer
Posted by: JRust May 18 2015, 11:42 AM
I did do a prime coat on it before painting my cutout. It was a quick job admittedly but I did give it a day to dry before painting. I will be sanding my cutout down & doing a proper job on it. That cutout has been sitting on my shelf for years. About time I put it to use. So it will get painted & hung in my shop. My paint job was a little uneven too. Couple darker spots than the rest. Good practice anyway
Posted by: McMark May 18 2015, 12:56 PM
Definitely good practice on laying it down. The problem with paint matching is that you can't. 
Well, you can get close, and then you can blend the panel. But that takes a bit more skill. And laying down a metallic evenly takes skill as well. Practice enough and you'll be able to get it done. It's not magic, just takes practice and trial-and-error.
I've heard mention of inherent magnetism in the panels being a factor in metallic paints. Someone mentioned grounding the car while they sprayed metallic to make sure the charge in the car was relieved.
Posted by: Andyrew May 18 2015, 01:19 PM
^I've heard about grounding as well.
Here is an interesting video. One thing he noted was to spray the last coat light so the flakes can stand up.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=efVr_JsIclQ
Posted by: JRust May 24 2015, 06:03 PM
Finally got around to adding some filler to the rear flare. Note to self. Don't go to thick on your coat. Spent a couple hours sanding today. Added a second coat but was much smarter & did a nice light coat. Going to be sore tomorrow after all that sanding though. Oh well it's a learning experience right. I'll post some pics tomorrow
Posted by: Andyrew May 24 2015, 08:06 PM
What grit are you using to sand and what type of filler are you using right now?
I typically start with 80 or less, and I'll hit it really gently when its fresh and still hardening to knock off the main excess leaving 1/8 or so left to sand. Then I wait for it to fully harden and go 80 till its about right and 120 or up to whatever step of filler I am at.
If your at the glaze point, double the grits I just said.
Posted by: JRust May 24 2015, 09:22 PM
What grit are you using to sand and what type of filler are you using right now?
I typically start with 80 or less, and I'll hit it really gently when its fresh and still hardening to knock off the main excess leaving 1/8 or so left to sand. Then I wait for it to fully harden and go 80 till its about right and 120 or up to whatever step of filler I am at.
If your at the glaze point, double the grits I just said.
Just plain body filler. I didn't know there was different grades. I'm sanding with 80 grit now. It's going fine. After the first thick coat. The second is going much better & faster. Just getting the rear corner to blend takes some doing. Should have it squared away tomorrow. I've got to work on my kids Subaru tomorrow too. Probably do some sanding then finish the sons car. Then back to the 914
Posted by: Andyrew May 24 2015, 10:38 PM
Well there is your typical body filler like Bondo. There is thinner stuff like Featherfill which has smaller particles and less pinholes (I use this exclusively) then there is glazing compound.
Posted by: JRust May 24 2015, 10:50 PM
Well there is your typical body filler like Bondo. There is thinner stuff like Featherfill which has smaller particles and less pinholes (I use this exclusively) then there is glazing compound.
I'm sure I have the regular (bondo) stuff. I'll try to find some of the feather fill if you recommend it. I need to get some glaze anyway. Plus going to get some base coat & clear too. I'll shoot some to see if it matches better than the single stage I had put into cans.
Posted by: Andyrew May 25 2015, 01:01 AM
My bad, I used my terms wrong....
http://www.tcpglobal.com/UPO-745.html#.VWLGqkap2-4
This is what I meant when I said featherfill, ... Basically its super lightweight smooth filler. Like I said you can thin it down with acetone and use it as a glaze if you dont have very many pinholes or your bodywork is fairly close and you dont want to spend $30 bucks on glaze (Or you run out). I typically mix this and glaze to get to the consistency I need one a specific spot... But its probably redundant at that point most times.
Actual "Featherfill" is thick primer used for adding to low spots (And shouldnt be shot in less than a 1.8 tip) You should be using this after the glazing compound, then guide coat, sand, and use this again for low spots. There are many different types of primer filler(And most can be used as a primer sealer)...
Posted by: arkitect May 25 2015, 08:53 AM
Wouldnt be the first time Jamie brought his Teener for some collective love!
I remember seeing everyone that could work on the creamsickle, as far as I remember it didn't get started that weekend. Correct?
Who has it now?
Dave
Posted by: arkitect May 25 2015, 09:02 AM
The last guy on the left is Lennie, which is appropriate that shown ghosted. Never see him on the world anymore.
Dave
Posted by: JRust May 25 2015, 09:44 AM
I remember seeing everyone that could work on the creamsickle, as far as I remember it didn't get started that weekend. Correct?
Who has it now?
Dave
Solt it to Tommy in Florida. No we didn't get it started that weekend. Distributor was out 180 & my fuel lines were backwards
. Was rushing to get it together for WCR & made a mistake or two
Posted by: ConeDodger May 25 2015, 03:19 PM
The last guy on the left is Lennie, which is appropriate that shown ghosted. Never see him on the world anymore.
Dave
I see him on Facebook. The usual. Getting in to the kids and grandkids.
Posted by: JRust May 25 2015, 05:54 PM
Okay here is after a few hours today. Couple skim coats/ sanding & a quick prime coat. Pics are just after prime coat so is a little wet. Probably won't show much detail but is coming along nicely. Think I am ready for the real prime & glaze action. Then fine sanding out the glaze. Definately some skill needed for this. Nothing like learning as you go though
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Posted by: Andyrew May 25 2015, 06:41 PM
Looks good, try and throw some more prime coats on as filler once you get to guide coat step.
Posted by: Chris H. May 25 2015, 06:42 PM
Looking good! Can't even tell it was damaged.
Posted by: JRust May 30 2015, 10:33 AM
Back at it last night & today. Man this is time consuming. Thought I was pretty close but need to get it blended a little better. The bottom rear of the flare needs some more filler to be smooth. I just need a little more on the actual bottom corner. Then I need one coat of filler on the front flare. It will take the least amount of work. It's just the transition from what we ground off that needs to be blended a bit. I'll post some more pics tonight. Wish me luck
Posted by: JRust Jun 1 2015, 02:22 PM
Okay didn't get to much farther this weekend. As usual to many things came up that kept me from the shop . Front fender just needs a little more filler on the bottom. The top edge blended great.
The rear quarter I seem to be chasing my tail a bit. It's close but again the bottom corner needs more filler & sanding. It really takes time to get that area blended right. The transition from the flare has been tricky. I am close but still not quite there . I hope to get an hour out there tonight
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Posted by: Andyrew Jun 1 2015, 03:41 PM
Looks good! I like to guide coat/primer it a couple times just to make sure, especially on the smaller jobs.
I think when I was doing the final shape of my flares I hit them with primer 5x a side..
Take your time and you'll thank yourself later.
Besides this is the fun/easy part. Are you planning on spraying the fenders?
Posted by: JRust Jun 1 2015, 06:01 PM
Besides this is the fun/easy part. Are you planning on spraying the fenders?
I think I may give it a whirl. I plan to get some base coat & clear coat. The paint isn't ridiculously expensive. I do have buddy with a booth even. Well I need to see if he still has it setup. If so then I'll give it a try up there. Otherwise I'll be trying to find someone fairly local to do the paint.
Posted by: Andyrew Jun 1 2015, 06:33 PM
If your buddy has a booth chances are he could spray?
Posted by: rick 918-S Jun 1 2015, 08:27 PM
Nice progress.
Posted by: Chris914n6 Jun 3 2015, 10:13 PM
Cable shifters that I was talking about.
1G Mitsubishi Eclipse 1st gen left. 3000GT/Stealth right.
Eclipse - 6" wide
2 1/2" shorter
$26 short shifter on ebay
~ 5 ft cables
3000gt - 7" wide
13" tall
$65 short shifter on ebay
~ 5 ft cables
The 3/S stick will fit on the 1G. Lever ratios are the same. Mounting base is flat. Solid bushings are available. Standard asian knob threads.
The only drawback besides the large mounting bases is the stick leans forward, but can be cut and rewelded.
The Eclipse 2G and 3G are not well liked. The 4G resembles the Boxster.
Posted by: JRust Jul 6 2015, 10:53 PM
I got my custom cable finally. Installed it tonight. Going to do another prime coat on the passenger side tomorrow. Then throw the rear bumper on. I may just drive it to work on wednesday. Been to damn long
Posted by: Kansas 914 Jul 7 2015, 09:03 AM
I got my custom cable finally. Installed it tonight. Going to do another prime coat on the passenger side tomorrow. Then throw the rear bumper on. I may just drive it to work on wednesday. Been to damn long
Posted by: JRust Jul 27 2015, 11:14 PM
So after installing my new fore aft cable that broke at WCR. I had failed to zip tie my clutch cable with the rest. It melted on my header & snapped. So I ordered another cable & installed it tonight. Took it for a quick drive down the road. All went well so I took it into town to get an ice cream cone to celebrate. Car got over 200 in town while I was sitting in the DQ drive through. My radiator fans didn't kick on like they are supposed to. Hit 210 before I got it back on the road & it cooled right down. So I need to see why my fans aren't working. Still was great to drive my car again. Shifting was nice & clutch felt great too. So all that is adjusted right.
Posted by: Hank914 Jul 27 2015, 11:20 PM
So after installing my new fore aft cable that broke at WCR. I had failed to zip tie my clutch cable with the rest. It melted on my header & snapped. So I ordered another cable & installed it tonight. Took it for a quick drive down the road. All went well so I took it into town to get an ice cream cone to celebrate. Car got over 200 in town while I was sitting in the DQ drive through. My radiator fans didn't kick on like they are supposed to. Hit 210 before I got it back on the road & it cooled right down. So I need to see why my fans aren't working. Still was great to drive my car again. Shifting was nice & clutch felt great too. So all that is adjusted right.
Yay you! Nothing like getting the 914 back on the road ( I just parked after another 550 mile jaunt).
Be sure and zip-tie that new cable!
Posted by: JRust Jul 27 2015, 11:31 PM
Yeah all cables are definitely zip tied so that won't happen again. Definitely good to drive it again. Been way to long
Posted by: Andyrew Jul 28 2015, 05:55 PM
Awesome!
Posted by: 76-914 Jul 28 2015, 06:20 PM
I'm glad that you got your Baby back and proud of you for hanging tough while the 914 Gods crapped on you.
Posted by: JRust Aug 6 2015, 01:56 PM
Okay just made my appointment to get my passenger side painted. I'll be dropping it off on the 24th. He'll have it 2 weeks so it will be back to tip top shape for RRC next month
Posted by: Cairo94507 Aug 6 2015, 02:13 PM
Nice - It will be nice to see all done again and looking sharp.
Posted by: JRust Aug 6 2015, 03:26 PM
As it sits today
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Posted by: Andyrew Aug 6 2015, 03:34 PM
Looks good! Is he painting the entire pass side? or is he tapering it out to match?
Posted by: euro911 Aug 6 2015, 05:48 PM
Posted by: JRust Aug 6 2015, 06:59 PM
Looks good! Is he painting the entire pass side? or is he tapering it out to match?
Whole side
Posted by: porschetub Aug 7 2015, 02:58 AM
Yeah the 914 community is the best! I've got parts coming in this week galore. Kinda last minute but what would WCR be like without the last minute fixes. I'll get some pics up as I did get that back corner pushed back close to the right place. Still not perfect by any means. I think it is still destined for some shop time & a Cellete
. My door gap on the passenger side is a little bigger . I do have it on the lift but with the longitude stiffening kit on it. It shouldn't flex I wouldn't think with the top on. I'll do what I can do for now. Then makes some decisions after Rick & all the guys smarter than me get a look .sorry didn't notice clearly but that trailing arm didn't look to have been reinforced...maybe a good thing if not in your case
,get that car back on the black stuff soon,good luck.
Posted by: warpig Aug 7 2015, 04:15 AM
Glad to see it is getting back to finished again but,,,,,, I have a new mantra for you,
I WILL NEVER DRIVE IN THE RAIN
I WILL NEVER DRIVE IN THE RAIN
I WILL NEVER DRIVE IN THE RAIN
I WILL NEVER DRIVE IN THE RAIN
I WILL NEVER DRIVE IN THE RAIN
I WILL NEVER DRIVE IN THE RAIN
I WILL NEVER DRIVE IN THE RAIN
Posted by: Hank914 Aug 7 2015, 02:52 PM
Glad to see it is getting back to finished again but,,,,,, I have a new mantra for you,
I WILL NEVER DRIVE IN THE RAIN
I WILL NEVER DRIVE IN THE RAIN
I WILL NEVER DRIVE IN THE RAIN
I WILL NEVER DRIVE IN THE RAIN
I WILL NEVER DRIVE IN THE RAIN
I WILL NEVER DRIVE IN THE RAIN
I WILL NEVER DRIVE IN THE RAIN
Glad also to see it back to the awesome-ness it was before.
Regarding the rain, given my driving patterns I can see weather that is clear and 90s in KFalls, heavy rain and 65 in Weed, CA (yes, there is a place named that), and then back over 100 and clear in Redding, all within a couple of hours.
So rain happens. And so does hydro planing. I can't change the weather or my choice of vehicle.
My question:
What is a good choice for tires for occasional rain?
Too wide, and they will float on the puddles.
Too narrow, and they look, well, like the skinny 165s that they are.
I'm thinking 195s as a happy medium for my Fuchs 2.0 and narrow body.
Posted by: JRust Aug 7 2015, 07:08 PM
I WILL NEVER DRIVE IN THE RAIN
I was driving to Route 66. So in that case given the choice between bailing because it is raining outside. Or driving it to enjoy my time with my fellow Teeners
. I'll make the trip 9 times out of 10. I will however not drive in a Monsoon again
Posted by: Cuda911 Aug 7 2015, 07:28 PM
Hey, great to see the repair work nearly done!!!!
Posted by: mgp4591 Aug 8 2015, 12:08 AM
Glad to see it is getting back to finished again but,,,,,, I have a new mantra for you,
I WILL NEVER DRIVE IN THE RAIN
I WILL NEVER DRIVE IN THE RAIN
I WILL NEVER DRIVE IN THE RAIN
I WILL NEVER DRIVE IN THE RAIN
I WILL NEVER DRIVE IN THE RAIN
I WILL NEVER DRIVE IN THE RAIN
I WILL NEVER DRIVE IN THE RAIN
Glad also to see it back to the awesome-ness it was before.
Regarding the rain, given my driving patterns I can see weather that is clear and 90s in KFalls, heavy rain and 65 in Weed, CA (yes, there is a place named that), and then back over 100 and clear in Redding, all within a couple of hours.
So rain happens. And so does hydro planing. I can't change the weather or my choice of vehicle.
My question:
What is a good choice for tires for occasional rain?
Too wide, and they will float on the puddles.
Too narrow, and they look, well, like the skinny 165s that they are.
I'm thinking 195s as a happy medium for my Fuchs 2.0 and narrow body.
You should be able to go wider than that if they fit under your fenders or if you're flared like Jamie, just go with a tire that's rated for all weather or check with the tire suppliers for superior wet traction then go carefully, avoid big puddles of standing water, etc. Even some really wide tires do quite well in the rain if you choose carefully and drive the same. May have been the rain mixed with other slickery substances that got Jamie along with a few other factors- it happens, just watch out and drive on!
Posted by: rhodyguy Aug 8 2015, 08:12 AM
Driving in the 'wet' should be no problem. Driving 'FAST' in the wet is more problematic.
Posted by: JRust Aug 25 2015, 10:39 PM
Car is going in tomorrow for paint. Pulled the bumper, lights & trim from passenger side. Dropping it off in the morning on my way to work. Flat towing it there of course.
Posted by: RobW Aug 26 2015, 05:42 AM
Looking forward to seeing it done. Beautiful car!
Posted by: JRust Aug 26 2015, 10:16 AM
Damn dropped it off & forgot to take pics. Oh well I've had enough pics of it not looking right. I'll wait to post the pics of it after its painted
Posted by: JRust Sep 8 2015, 03:49 PM
Just got a picture from my painter! He just finished with the clear. Not sure when I'm picking it up yet. Just hoping the match is close enough it isn't obvious the one side was done. Won't know until later this week. Still good to see
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Posted by: Kansas 914 Sep 8 2015, 03:54 PM
Just got a picture from my painter! He just finished with the clear. Not sure when I'm picking it up yet. Just hoping the match is close enough it isn't obvious the one side was done. Won't know until later this week. Still good to see
Posted by: 76-914 Sep 8 2015, 04:24 PM
"Looking good in the Hood" my man. Kent
Posted by: ndfrigi Sep 8 2015, 04:28 PM
Just got a picture from my painter! He just finished with the clear. Not sure when I'm picking it up yet. Just hoping the match is close enough it isn't obvious the one side was done. Won't know until later this week. Still good to see
Hi Jamie, so the Porsche stripe decal was in place before the clear coat? Your car looks better already before it was crash last March, but now after that repair and minor repainting it looks perfect! Next Car of the Month.... or is it been a car of the month before?
Posted by: euro911 Sep 8 2015, 05:02 PM
You can always nominate the BB, Noel ...
Looking great, Jamie 
... just keep it that way now ...
Posted by: JRust Sep 8 2015, 05:39 PM
Hi Jaime, so the Porsche stripe decal was in place before the clear coat? Your car looks better already before it was crash last March, but now after that repair and minor repainting it looks perfect! Next Car of the Month.... or is it been a car of the month before?
Yeah this particular paint is more a 3 stage. After primer it get's a coat of Silver. After the silver was done Dean put the decal on. Then came the synergy green metallic. Then decal was removed & clear was done. For my repair we did the Silver from the top line of the decal up. So below the top decal line is still original. The top line is new silver. Then a coat of synergy green metallic. Then the clear.
While the guy does good work. There is no guarantee on the match. It will be close he says but not exact. Only way to get exact is to redo the whole car
. If only Rick or Scotty were closer
Posted by: Larmo63 Sep 8 2015, 06:45 PM
Looks great Jamie, great color and your perseverance is inspiring!
Posted by: Chris H. Sep 8 2015, 07:25 PM
It'll be great Jamie. Don't worry about it. You can't look at both sides at the same time. Paint turned out SWEET! When's the turbo engine going in?????
Posted by: JRust Sep 8 2015, 10:28 PM
It'll be great Jamie. Don't worry about it. You can't look at both sides at the same time. Paint turned out SWEET! When's the turbo engine going in?????
Hell I've had enough trouble keeping it going as is. I'm just going to lick my wounds for a while & be happy with it. Only plans I have now are for the A/C. Well & finish my interior center console stuff. Which will involve new carpet too. I'm not touching the motor/tranny combo for at least a year unless something breaks. Okay I do have a small oil leak to fix. So after that I'm not touching it
Posted by: A&P Mech Sep 9 2015, 06:02 AM
It looks great Jamie!
Posted by: montoya 73 2.0 Sep 9 2015, 07:07 PM
looking good Jamie.
Posted by: anderssj Sep 9 2015, 10:02 PM
that green looks "subLIME"
Seriously beautiful!
Posted by: JRust Sep 10 2015, 11:44 AM
Going to pick it up in an hour
Posted by: SirAndy Sep 10 2015, 11:52 AM
Going to pick it up in an hour
Posted by: rick 918-S Sep 10 2015, 12:30 PM
Going to pick it up in an hour
Posted by: JRust Sep 10 2015, 02:56 PM
Couple quick pics. It is extremely close match..Unless your a pro or know to look really close. I don't think anyone will notice. I'll start putting it back together saturday. It is back home
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Posted by: Andyrew Sep 10 2015, 03:02 PM
Original color have a bit more yellow flake in the metalic/pearl?
Great match for such a hard color! Absolutely looks fantastic!
Posted by: euro911 Sep 10 2015, 06:44 PM
Posted by: mepstein Sep 10 2015, 06:48 PM
Congrats. One of my favorite builds.
Posted by: Heeltoe914 Sep 10 2015, 09:34 PM
Look great man. Happy for ya getting her whole again.
Posted by: Cuda911 Sep 10 2015, 10:19 PM
Hey.... CONGRATS!!! Lookin' good!!
Posted by: rick 918-S Sep 11 2015, 09:03 AM
Way to get after it!
Posted by: JRust Sep 11 2015, 10:43 PM
Got a little done tonight. Installed front bumper, Front turn signal bucket, Drivers door seals, outside door handle, door panel & interior parts. Been a long day so inside relaxing now. Tomorrow I'll get the rear bumper & tailight on. Then take it for a drive & take some pics. After that I'll start playing with my new center console. Or at least the first try. Think I'm going to make more adjustments & build another but probably not before Red Rocks. So sorry no more pics today
Posted by: 76-914 Sep 12 2015, 08:16 AM
What console? Pic's? I just finished modifying mine to fit the AC? A cubby might have been easier.
Posted by: 76-914 Sep 12 2015, 08:17 AM
What console? Pic's? I just finished modifying mine to fit the AC? A cubby might have been easier.
Posted by: JRust Sep 12 2015, 09:41 AM
What console? Pic's? I just finished modifying mine to fit the AC? A cubby might have been easier.
I'm not planning on a center console really. More center pad coming out to just in front of my shifter. Right now in my center console I have my AFR gauge & working clock. I want the leg room so thinking of putting those 2 in front of my shifter. Built a unit I'll be trying out some today. Still seems like the very front is still against my knee if I'm spreading out. Since I moved my shifter up higher. I had to build my box higher too. I'll test it this afternoon. This morning I've got to watch my Beavers play Michigan
Posted by: JRust Sep 12 2015, 04:29 PM
Back on the road & basically finished. Just missing my front valance. Needs some fiberglass work for some cracks. So here are couple pics from today after an hour on the road. This can finally close this thread out. Repairs are done so I won't be posting in this thread for any of the other little things. Time to move on from this thread thankfully
Huge thanks to all those who helped me get past this . Those who helped with parts, With bodywork & just flicking me shit to keep my mind off the negative. This community is the best. Without you these pics may not have happened 
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Posted by: zambezi Sep 12 2015, 05:32 PM
looks great!!! Can't tell there ever was damage.
Posted by: euro911 Sep 12 2015, 06:39 PM
Glad to see you got her all finished up ... I was getting tired of looking at this thread ...
Really, this must be a great feeling to finally have closure. Looks beautiful, bud
Posted by: Alphaogre Sep 13 2015, 12:39 AM
Looks like a clear safe day to get it back on the road
Looking great again! Congrats
Posted by: Cairo94507 Sep 13 2015, 07:01 AM
Veery nicely done.
Posted by: jmitro Sep 13 2015, 07:53 AM
congrats; that is a great looking car
Posted by: Travis Neff Sep 13 2015, 12:06 PM
That really looks great Jamie!
Posted by: Elliot Cannon Sep 13 2015, 12:08 PM
Fantastic Jamie. Drive safe.
Posted by: Dion Sep 13 2015, 12:56 PM
Jamie, looks absolutely fantastic! Have fun mate.
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