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Posted by: davehg May 18 2018, 06:56 PM

Last year I bought a 914-6 conversion with a 3.2. The car was an autocross car, and the PO had removed everything that wasn't essential - no more side windows and mechanism, no door panels, no carpet, no radio, no heater. Nada.

I had a mechanic friend go through, check and adjust everything, and the car runs great! It's loads of fun to run up and down Hwy 74 in the desert. It does smoke at idle, and needs a top end job, but otherwise ok, brakes are fine and tires are new, though the toe needs to be adjusted for a road trip. The car is geared for the track, and 80mph runs at 4.5kRPM. Oh...new battery too.

I've put about 800 miles on it since I bought it and the only issue was a faulty switch easily replaced. I'm planning to bring it back and upgrade the interior and do a top end job.

I'm bringing it back to the PNW and the cost to ship is $1200. I have a flatbed car trailer and can tow it, but finding the time to go down and fetch is a challenge - I'd need a week - three days down a day to pack up, and three days back, and the fuel/hotel costs wouldn't be much less than shipping up. Plus, crossing CA at 55mph with a trailer makes me want to puke in my mouth.

So....I had an idea. Me and my 16 year old kid pack light, fly into Palm Springs, and do the 1300-1400 mile trip home, stay off I5 and take my favorite motorcycle twisty roads home (I've done this trip on various motorcycles and cars over the years). The downsides - race seats, no creature comforts, wind blowing, may be very hot in the summer, my ass will ache at the end of a 350 mile day, and if we break down...well, that's when the real adventure begins, right?

Upsides - just about everything else, and we'd have that trip to remember for ages.

So what say you? Do the trip? Or bring the car back home the more secure way? If we do the trip, what should I bring along? Fuel pump? Relays? (going to bring plugs, belt, small tool kit, fuses)

Here's the pix of the car for clarity:

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Posted by: billh1963 May 18 2018, 07:03 PM

Epic adventure for you and your son.

But, if you have any issues that return trip is going to stretch out more than three days.

Me? I would ship it.

Posted by: Mark Henry May 18 2018, 07:24 PM

I'd do a shout out for members contact info along your route.
Just in case you needed a place to do a few repairs or more important worst case scenario a place park the 914 that's safe till you can pick it up.
4500 rpm is a bit high for long term, so it's going to be a bit slower ride than you expect. Just under 4k should be doable.

There's a article in Hagerty this month about two guys that drove a '79 alfa, that hadn't ran since 1989, about the same distance.

Posted by: ConeDodger May 18 2018, 07:44 PM

I’d do it with just a AAA card. A 3.2 in good running order should be fine. Bring water. It isn’t a matter of might be, it will be hot. unsure.gif

Posted by: jim_hoyland May 18 2018, 07:51 PM

Ship it. smile.gif

Posted by: Larmo63 May 18 2018, 10:48 PM

I'd drive it, your son will never forget the trip with you for the rest of his life and you'll be modeling a brave & adventurous spirit.

Go for it, we're here to help along the way. You will be fine.

Posted by: thelogo May 18 2018, 10:51 PM

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Id do the trailer route, if your son is 16 and i assume has a lincense

Then you can split the driving up and a pick-up with empty trailer going
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Posted by: RickS May 18 2018, 11:02 PM

Drive it. I did this when I bought my SC, The Dildorado, in Salt Lake City. Drove it with a friend to Seattle and it was a great adventure which we still talk about 5 years later. Great bonding experience with your son and teach him some high performance driving skills. Do it but take with you or ship in advance tools, a fuel pump relay, fix a flat, fan belt, and towing insurance just in case.

Two weeks ago drove from Sedona to Seattle on I15 in 2 days and did 85 most of the way, but my V1 saved me a couple of times. SLC area is crawling with cops so if you go that way, beware.

Posted by: KELTY360 May 18 2018, 11:11 PM

QUOTE(Mark Henry @ May 18 2018, 06:24 PM) *

I'd do a shout out for members contact info along your route.
Just in case you needed a place to do a few repairs or more important worst case scenario a place park the 914 that's safe till you can pick it up.


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Epic adventure. If you feel the car is sorted enough then go for it. You'll end up hot, sweaty and tired...just like a good workout. AAA Plus is your friend.

Posted by: infraredcalvin May 19 2018, 12:14 AM

Drive it, I did that with my dad when picking up my 930, epic memories!

Posted by: VegasRacer May 19 2018, 12:14 AM

Road Trip. MDB2.gif MDB2.gif

Posted by: barefoot May 19 2018, 04:42 AM

Drive it it will always be remembered as an adventure with your son, just take your time.
Remember to bring your tool kit and plenty of water.

Posted by: mlindner May 19 2018, 05:54 AM

In a heart beat....

Posted by: Cairo94507 May 19 2018, 06:28 AM

I vote for a road trip with your son. Bring ear protection, gloves, hats, sunglasses, a blanket, racer's tape, electrical tape, zip ties, assorted tools, good flashlight, flares, 3A's road service card, USB/cigarette lighter adapter charger for your phone(s), knife, snacks, and maybe a small floor jack, a can of fix-a-flat, a quart of oil or two, some disposable latex gloves, and some cash.

My twin brother and I drove from VA to CA last year in a 26' U-Haul van with my 914-6 in pieces in the back. The U-Haul was a POS but it never broke down. We enjoyed the trip, being able to spend that much time together driving across the country. We still laugh about the trip.

Have fun. beerchug.gif

Posted by: My 914 May 19 2018, 06:36 AM

Straight off the cuff I say do the trip with your son. As you said yourself, you'll always remember the experience plus he'll get an opportunity to do something with you that may not come around again.

Posted by: 73-914 May 19 2018, 06:36 AM

Nothing better than ROAD TRIP.

Did many NJ to Florida trips back in the 80's , lots of fun

Posted by: kahluver May 19 2018, 08:18 AM

Do it! I did this a couple of years back with my 10 y/o son. We picked to a 914 I bought on BAT and drove from Nebraska up California in the middle of summer. My 914 had windows and door panels though. smile.gif.

We did 1800 miles with no radio, no heater, no gas gauge in a new to me 914.

https://bringatrailer.com/2016/07/21/bat-auction-success-story-1800-mile-father-son-adventure-home/

Posted by: rhodyguy May 19 2018, 08:33 AM

Ship it. Is there a functional wiper system? You can not trust the weather. Roll the car off the transport, release the hounds and cry havoc. Limited choices climbing the Siskiyous.

Posted by: worn May 19 2018, 08:40 AM

One reason I put in taller gears was to do that kind of thing. Planning 4,000 miles next month. I keep weighing the pros and cons of a long trip on back roads because I am not sure about about cell coverage and support in case of a breakdown. I figure an advantage of being older is that I have a credit card big enough to get me home by U-Haul. But you have to be able to find a U-Haul, rent a car to get to the airport etc. Interested in what people think and the question seems pertinent to your post.

Posted by: worn May 19 2018, 08:42 AM

QUOTE(KELTY360 @ May 18 2018, 10:11 PM) *

Epic adventure. If you feel the car is sorted enough then go for it. You'll end up hot, sweaty and tired...just like a good workout. AAA Plus is your friend.


Yeah, but adventures can be stressful. You look back at it fondly, but at the time it can feel a bit different.

Posted by: rhodyguy May 19 2018, 08:44 AM

Does the car have a spare that will work on all four corners? A tire failure, not just a flat, 15 miles south of Drain Oregon in the 914 was an eye opener for me.

Posted by: 914-300Hemi May 19 2018, 09:23 AM

I would do the road trip. I would bring plenty of water, oil, tools, duct tape, zip ties and last but not least your AAA card. The memories will last a life time.

Last year we drove to from LA to Spokane in a 911 without AC. Car ran great in 107 degree temperature.

Bring a Bluetooth speaker for some tunes.

Posted by: Jett May 19 2018, 09:39 AM

... every year we drive our 73 1.7 from Seattle to San Fracisco down 101 and 1... We bring water, tools, oil, spare tire, and a good jack. Music is hard but we plug our iphone in to the stock radio and deal with the cabin noise.

Posted by: ottox914 May 19 2018, 09:50 AM

Road trip it. Memories like that don’t present every day. Is your son into cars? If not could be a long ride. Ear plugs, AAA card, and cc with a big limit as plan B. Along with basic repair tools and parts.

Posted by: Unpretentious May 19 2018, 12:07 PM

Absolutely, do it! What an opportunity for adventure!!

Windows...You don’t need no stinkin windows. Drove old British sports cars for years without them. Good idea to bring what tools you think you might need, and the airline Allows.

3 years ago did a portion of the Air Head Parts Border to Border (Canada to Mexico) Treffen with my then 19 year old son. Had a great time! Did have to adjust toe on the ‘72 beetle in a USFS campground, but that was part of the adventure.

If you end up doing a CA Central Valley route for part of your journey, we’re about 1/2 hour north of Fresno. You’re welcome to lodge in our guesthouse, swim in the pool, park in a secure rural area and work on your car here if need be.

Posted by: r_towle May 19 2018, 03:09 PM

no question, do it!

Posted by: ClayPerrine May 19 2018, 03:18 PM

We make road trips in a 914 yearly. Only had to bring her car home on a trailer once. Bottom end starting knocking. We have been as far west as ABQ (I can't spell that name), as far north as Salt Lake, and as far east as Atlanta. Every trip was worth it. I always have a good time on them. Bring spare parts, and tools. Almost anything is repairable, it just takes time.

Oh, and the year we came home on a trailer, I replaced the motor, and we took off again. Drove to Salt Lake City for parade. Won my AX class too. Then drove home.


Posted by: forrestkhaag May 19 2018, 04:24 PM

AAA Premier will tow 200 miles - 4 times per year / .....and if you're like me, you will need roadside assistance ocasionally. Once, when on the way to our home on the cali coast from Hell, Arizona,.., my C4S had a flat on the 10 freeway and I was 345 miles from home.

I called for a two hundred mile tow to a safe spot and had the car offloaded from the flat deck of the truck. Then called for another tow to get the second leg home. Te same driver showed up and dropped off the car at the Porsche dealer after dropping me off at home...... Big Tow for the guy / Big tip for the guy as well.

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Posted by: Millerwelds May 19 2018, 05:04 PM

QUOTE(rhodyguy @ May 19 2018, 07:33 AM) *

Ship it. Is there a functional wiper system? You can not trust the weather. Roll the car off the transport, release the hounds and cry havoc. Limited choices climbing the Siskiyous.


Rainx. Get hot over the mountains? Pull over. Drink water while you wait. Do it again, and again, until your going down hill. beerchug.gif

Posted by: plays with cars May 19 2018, 06:35 PM

ROAD TRIP! I've done a similar route round trip two times in a buddies caged, autocross/track prepared 911SC. Other than the gearing, not any different than what you're considering. Both of us would do it again in a heart beat. We actively looked for every back road we could find and saw many beautiful sights and had a great experience on the open road.

I lament for my kids that the American road trip is dead. Even when we do a long drive its in an environmentally controlled, sound deadened cabin with no connection to the world outside. They don't know that it gets colder when you get to to the top of a pass, or the refreshing feel of the cool air off a river when you've been running through a hot valley. Cruising up and down I-5 you don't get to see how people live in different towns. I think they're missing an important element of the American spirit that come from the freedom of the open road.

DO IT!

Posted by: rhodyguy May 19 2018, 06:44 PM

It'll be a good day if you can make Shasta. The drive from Lancaster was a long leg. Then, up early and a push all day will get you home before dark. It was almost 3k when I got home after the WCR that started in Camarillo.

Posted by: Rodzilla May 19 2018, 07:10 PM

I would trailer it. All the benefits of a road trip with your son, none of the risk to the 914. $0.02.

Posted by: Mike Bellis May 19 2018, 08:14 PM

I bought mine in LA. Flew from SF and drove it home. About 400 miles. Engine ran fine the whole way.

When I looked at it the next morning... All of the inner CV bolt were very loose. So loose that I doubt I would have made it another 5 miles. Could have been very bad...

Bring tools if you plan on back roads. Bring tools if you are planning main roads.

Posted by: warpig May 20 2018, 12:28 AM

ROAD TRIP!!!!! piratenanner.gif
I have made the trip up to PDX from SoCal and back so many times I cant remember them all.
But the one I did in the 914 and the numerous trips on a variety of motorcycles were the best of times. drunk.gif
Take a week and drive up the coast. Top speed will not be an issue most of the way, nice and cool sea breezes. driving.gif
Make some contacts ahead of time along the way in case of problems and buckle up. aktion035.gif
If you hurry you can make it back up for the WCR. idea.gif

Posted by: settador May 20 2018, 07:57 AM

Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance--Phaedrus would do the trip. Taught my now 25 year old daughter to drive in a tired '74 1.8. Used to take her and the car to Boston and Vermont from Seacoast NH. Risky? Yes. Now she can drive anything anywhere. Made her put her winter wheels on her '94 Corolla winter rat using only the tools that came with the car. Now when she and a friend get a flat deep in the Adirondacks at !:00 AM, she gets out the jack and the spare and changes the tire on the side of the road. Do the trip. Prepare, improvise and bond. Take a copy of Zen and the Art....

Posted by: jeff May 20 2018, 08:44 AM

Straight out the 10 to the coast! It will be a wonderful trip , You should be going right by me.. Jeff 805-368-5857.. Thousand Oaks area, just 7mi off the coast..you should include Mulholland Hwy on the way home, you’ll love it..

Posted by: Tdskip May 20 2018, 08:49 AM

Do it

Posted by: davehg May 20 2018, 01:51 PM

Looks like the tribes have spoken ROAD TRIP IT IS!!!

Great tips here. I can have the mechanic do a once over, and will sort the necessary stuff. I may rely on the kindness of folks here should a mishap occur.

I’ll be rockin mb111’s new sport GT prototype muffler since the stock one is toast.

I have at least 4 days back so the days should be manageable. I’m eyeing late July which means the coast would be ideal, except that Oregon coast is clogged with RVs that time of year. I may go through Lancaster, then head west, do Hwy 1, then up by Laguna Seca and head to Sacramento where my in laws reside. I really want to do Hwy 70 from Oroville to Lassen, then 44 to 299 to Eureka, up the coast into central Oregon. If the going isn’t too slow, I can stay on 101 pretty much close to Olympia. This route avoids some but not all of the heat.

Of course I’ll do a ride report.

Keep tips coming and when the date is set and locked I will let folks know and ask for contact info should stuff happen. I have a spot device too, might come in handy.

My kid is into cars, and has his permit but is learning stick. Goal in getting this car back home is to do autocross with him to improve skills.i lost my dad when I was very young so the inspiration to take this trip with my kid is very personal and strong.

No room for a spare but I will bring a air pump and tire worm kit to handle basic flats, AAA premium for most everything else.

Thanks everyone for encouragement, assistance, and tips!

Posted by: My 914 May 20 2018, 04:27 PM

If you think of it and have time, post a picture of the 2 of you and the car on or near the day you leave.

Posted by: flmont May 20 2018, 07:38 PM

its only when your not prepared for the unexpected is a trip like that a real burden,But,when you are prepared it just adds to the story. driving.gif

Posted by: plays with cars May 20 2018, 09:02 PM

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You'll have to bypass Sacramento, but Hwy 36 between Fortuna and Red Bluff is a great drive and was repaved in the last 5ish years so its in good shape. The Mad River Burger Bar is an experience, not for the burgers but for the culture of Mad River. When we stopped there the local were very excited to have a Porsche in their midst.

Posted by: settador May 21 2018, 06:40 AM

QUOTE(davehg @ May 20 2018, 11:51 AM) *

Looks like the tribes have spoken ROAD TRIP IT IS!!!

Great tips here. I can have the mechanic do a once over, and will sort the necessary stuff. I may rely on the kindness of folks here should a mishap occur.

I’ll be rockin mb111’s new sport GT prototype muffler since the stock one is toast.

I have at least 4 days back so the days should be manageable. I’m eyeing late July which means the coast would be ideal, except that Oregon coast is clogged with RVs that time of year. I may go through Lancaster, then head west, do Hwy 1, then up by Laguna Seca and head to Sacramento where my in laws reside. I really want to do Hwy 70 from Oroville to Lassen, then 44 to 299 to Eureka, up the coast into central Oregon. If the going isn’t too slow, I can stay on 101 pretty much close to Olympia. This route avoids some but not all of the heat.

Of course I’ll do a ride report.

Keep tips coming and when the date is set and locked I will let folks know and ask for contact info should stuff happen. I have a spot device too, might come in handy.

My kid is into cars, and has his permit but is learning stick. Goal in getting this car back home is to do autocross with him to improve skills.i lost my dad when I was very young so the inspiration to take this trip with my kid is very personal and strong.

No room for a spare but I will bring a air pump and tire worm kit to handle basic flats, AAA premium for most everything else.

Thanks everyone for encouragement, assistance, and tips!


So psyched for you! Looking forward to updates!

Posted by: davehg May 21 2018, 02:46 PM

QUOTE(plays with cars @ May 20 2018, 08:02 PM) *

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You'll have to bypass Sacramento, but Hwy 36 between Fortuna and Red Bluff is a great drive and was repaved in the last 5ish years so its in good shape. The Mad River Burger Bar is an experience, not for the burgers but for the culture of Mad River. When we stopped there the local were very excited to have a Porsche in their midst.


Yes, stopped there once when on a motorcycle trip. They had pretty exotic meat choices (alligator, bison, snake etc) you could choose for your hamburger. Fun crowd, though I am pretty sure I heard banjos playing when we were sitting. (You sure got a purty mouth....)

Here's a couple of route plans. Problem is that Hwy 1 @ Big Sur is closed until Sept., and I want to stay away from I5 and 99 as long as I can b/c speeds and heat.

Days 1-2: https://binged.it/2LkzzSn
Takes us on Pines to Palms and then freeways around Los Angeles to Santa Paula. Then hit the glorious Hwy 33 to Ojai and Santa Maria. Slog up 101. Staying with relatives in Roseville.

Detour ideas? I could stay on 15 - Palmdale to 14 (Santa Clarita) then a brief jaunt up I5 to Frazier Park, then west to 33, but that bypasses some nice parts of 33. Up north, I could cut over around Gilroy, and take 152-Merced, then 140 to Mariposa and up past Sonora and head the back way into Roseville through Folsom. Not sure if those temps will be hotter than 101. Anyone?

Day 3-4
https://binged.it/2x6S35M
Ambitious - and hot through Red Bluff but nice and cool on the coast

Day 5 - Depending on how we feel, may need to hop on I5 around Eugene and head home.





Posted by: Rand May 21 2018, 04:22 PM

Without hesitation, GO! Never let fear steal an adventure from you. Plan with AAA and take an epic adventure!!! Even if things go wrong, it will still be worth it because it will make a memorable experience. Compared to what? Staying home because you weren't sure? Meh, GO FOR IT! Teach your son to take risks that lead to bigger things rather than coil back and miss all the great opportunities. In fact, the bigger troubles you could have, the better teaching opportunities to equip your son to deal with adversity. I'd always rather have the experience to handle something because of an earlier hard time, than try and pamper and make everything perfect and miss out on the most important experiences and lessons in life. GO forth and don't look back!

Posted by: warpig May 21 2018, 06:50 PM

QUOTE(Rand @ May 21 2018, 03:22 PM) *

Without hesitation, GO! Never let fear steal an adventure from you. Plan with AAA and take an epic adventure!!! Even if things go wrong, it will still be worth it because it will make a memorable experience. Compared to what? Staying home because you weren't sure? Meh, GO FOR IT! Teach your son to take risks that lead to bigger things rather than coil back and miss all the great opportunities. In fact, the bigger troubles you could have, the better teaching opportunities to equip your son to deal with adversity. I'd always rather have the experience to handle something because of an earlier hard time, than try and pamper and make everything perfect and miss out on the most important experiences and lessons in life. GO forth and don't look back!


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That's where concourse weenies come from poke.gif

Posted by: PanelBilly May 21 2018, 10:00 PM

Just caught up with this thread. What a great idea.

Posted by: kahluver May 21 2018, 10:36 PM

QUOTE(Rand @ May 21 2018, 03:22 PM) *

Without hesitation, GO! Never let fear steal an adventure from you. Plan with AAA and take an epic adventure!!! Even if things go wrong, it will still be worth it because it will make a memorable experience. Compared to what? Staying home because you weren't sure? Meh, GO FOR IT! Teach your son to take risks that lead to bigger things rather than coil back and miss all the great opportunities. In fact, the bigger troubles you could have, the better teaching opportunities to equip your son to deal with adversity. I'd always rather have the experience to handle something because of an earlier hard time, than try and pamper and make everything perfect and miss out on the most important experiences and lessons in life. GO forth and don't look back!

What he said!!!

As for the travel pack. I packed about 50lbs of tools and spares in the trunk for our 1800 mile road trip. Be sure to pack a travel jump starter, air compressor and lots of bottles of water. The one thing that almost stranded us was a heat soaked starter. So you may want to be sure you have a relay kit for your starter circuit or remember to park in locations you can push start.

Have fun! It's been 2 years now and my son and I still talk about our trip. He's also not afraid of breaking down in a car now as he know we can figure out how to fix it.


Posted by: rhodyguy May 22 2018, 08:42 AM

A floor jack.

Posted by: Justinp71 May 22 2018, 01:32 PM

I'd drive it. But one thing to consider is- How loud is it? It looks like it has a stock muffler, so your probably ok? If it has a race muffler you may get a terrible headache from the noise hours on end. Probably bring ear plugs just in case.

If you break down maybe rent a uhaul truck and trailer and tow it home the rest of the way? Might be hard to get it on the uhaul trailer if broken, might want to pick up a come along.

Posted by: Jamie May 22 2018, 07:45 PM

Road trip with the kid for sure! Let him experience the world that exists beyond his arm holding his iPhone! In my long lost college days I did many multi-day drives in my Bugeye Sprite, like Ohio to Sebring for the races. And a 914, even in race trim, is a much better and more "sophisticated" drive than a Bugeye, all 948ccs of raw power! agree.gif

Posted by: ConeDodger May 22 2018, 07:54 PM

I drove this from Portland to Sacramento in a day. It is a lot more uncivilized than the one you’re proposing to drive. Climb through a cage to get in and out? No gas gauge? Six cylinder screaming at you through a basic race interior? LOUD exhaust?

You’re almost pampered in comparison! poke.gif



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Posted by: SKL1 May 22 2018, 09:09 PM

Drive it!! My dad and I brought a "new" to us '65 356 Cab from LA to Des Moines IA back in the mid 80's. Only one little hiccup and a trip I'll never forget. A few years ago my older son and I flew to TN to drive a 911 back to IA.

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Posted by: davehg May 22 2018, 11:30 PM

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I drove this from Portland to Sacramento in a day. It is a lot more uncivilized than the one you’re proposing to drive. Climb through a cage to get in and out? No gas gauge? Six cylinder screaming at you through a basic race interior? LOUD exhaust?

You’re almost pampered in comparison! poke.gif


Roll cage to climb through? Check
Loud basic race interior? Check.

You got me on the gas gauge but I am lacking functional turn signals, and at least you have side windows.

I pray we don’t encounter bees...

Posted by: jcd914 May 23 2018, 12:31 AM

When you get your route and timing figured out post it so those of us between your starting point and ending point can pay attention in case you need assistance.

I know there are people willing to lend a hand if needed along the way.

Jim

Posted by: RickS May 23 2018, 10:28 PM

Hell no! Don’t do it!!
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You may enjoy yourselves so much you might be tempted to buy strays all around the country and have epic tales to tell.

Posted by: trueview74 May 25 2018, 02:32 AM

Road Trip, For Sure! Few opportunities, such as this potential road trip, come our way in our hectic "always busy" lives. Life is meant TO LIVE and who better to share such an experience with than your young son. Bonding in this way is priceless... in my humble opinion. Travel light, plenty of water, some snacks, some cash your AAA card and you're golden! Plan your itinerary and the rest will work itself out! Safe travels and enjoy yourselves! aktion035.gif

Posted by: burton73 May 27 2018, 02:23 PM

QUOTE(forrestkhaag @ May 19 2018, 03:24 PM) *

AAA Premier will tow 200 miles - 4 times per year / .....and if you're like me, you will need roadside assistance ocasionally. Once, when on the way to our home on the cali coast from Hell, Arizona,.., my C4S had a flat on the 10 freeway and I was 345 miles from home.

I called for a two hundred mile tow to a safe spot and had the car offloaded from the flat deck of the truck. Then called for another tow to get the second leg home. Te same driver showed up and dropped off the car at the Porsche dealer after dropping me off at home...... Big Tow for the guy / Big tip for the guy as well.

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You have to wait for 30 days after a tow to put the extended tow with AAA. I know as I paid $300 to get towed to Lemons home and then had to wait. At least I have it in place now.

Bob B

Posted by: davehg May 29 2018, 01:55 PM

One way airplane tickets and hotel reserved for mid-July. I'm now committed.

Posted by: burton73 May 29 2018, 09:57 PM

OK, get the big AAA tow package. Get you son on the card and double the use of the card.


Great road trips are never forgot. UPS some tools in advance of you getting there.
It would be nice to have more than a stock kit with you


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Posted by: Tdskip May 30 2018, 08:36 PM

QUOTE(davehg @ May 29 2018, 02:55 PM) *

One way airplane tickets and hotel reserved for mid-July. I'm now committed.


Right on!

Posted by: RickS May 31 2018, 08:45 AM

QUOTE(davehg @ May 20 2018, 12:51 PM) *

Looks like the tribes have spoken ROAD TRIP IT IS!!!

Great tips here. I can have the mechanic do a once over, and will sort the necessary stuff. I may rely on the kindness of folks here should a mishap occur.

I’ll be rockin mb111’s new sport GT prototype muffler since the stock one is toast.

I have at least 4 days back so the days should be manageable. I’m eyeing late July which means the coast would be ideal, except that Oregon coast is clogged with RVs that time of year. I may go through Lancaster, then head west, do Hwy 1, then up by Laguna Seca and head to Sacramento where my in laws reside. I really want to do Hwy 70 from Oroville to Lassen, then 44 to 299 to Eureka, up the coast into central Oregon. If the going isn’t too slow, I can stay on 101 pretty much close to Olympia. This route avoids some but not all of the heat.

Of course I’ll do a ride report.

Keep tips coming and when the date is set and locked I will let folks know and ask for contact info should stuff happen. I have a spot device too, might come in handy.

My kid is into cars, and has his permit but is learning stick. Goal in getting this car back home is to do autocross with him to improve skills.i lost my dad when I was very young so the inspiration to take this trip with my kid is very personal and strong.

No room for a spare but I will bring a air pump and tire worm kit to handle basic flats, AAA premium for most everything else.

Thanks everyone for encouragement, assistance, and tips!


Everyone along the proposed route should let Dave know where they are and can lend assistance if needed, but we know the run will be flawless.

Posted by: Rand May 31 2018, 05:47 PM

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Everyone along the proposed route should let Dave know where they are and can lend assistance if needed, but we know the run will be flawless.

piratenanner.gif Yes! Huge support network. And go Dave! Take lots of pics. beerchug.gif

Posted by: Cracker May 31 2018, 06:16 PM

Do it. My 15-year old daughter and I fly to Hartford, CT Tuesday morning to pick up a car and drive back over a couple days. I did a similar trip with my (then) 13-year old son picking up a Corvette in Pennsylvania. These are precious opportunities that should not be taken for granted! Make the time...

Tony/Cracker

Posted by: tygaboy May 31 2018, 06:19 PM

I know you meant to say "Laguna Seca to Petaluma to stop and see Chris on our way to Sacramento..."

Let us know when you'll be here!

Chris

Posted by: davehg Jul 2 2018, 11:41 PM

Less than 3 weeks before departure. I am getting psyched for this!

Posted by: Dr Evil Jul 3 2018, 07:09 AM

Ear plugs, sun screen, hats, water, snacks. I cant wait until my kid is old enough for these kind of adventures smile.gif

I hope for no rain.

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Ear plugs, sun screen, hats, water, snacks. I cant wait until my kid is old enough for these kind of adventures smile.gif

I hope for no rain.



agree.gif Definitely ear plugs. Betty and I were coming back from the Atomic Ramble in ABQ. No ear plugs, MFI six with a somewhat free flow muffler. We stopped for gas. We were wondering why people kept looking at us, until we realized we were shouting at each other. Definitely take ear plugs.


Posted by: flippa Jul 3 2018, 12:42 PM

Have a great trip!!! shades.gif

Posted by: davehg Jul 16 2018, 11:08 PM

Less than 48 hours before we leave, and I am hurrying to gather up parts and supplies. Realized I can’t carry a spare lithium jumpstarter, nor a tire flat repair kit, through TSA so will buy those locally before we depart.

My mechanic pal has the gel coat glass hood and deck installed, so 80 lbs or so lighter. MB111’s sport GT stainless exhaust gets installed tomorrow, just in time. Hope the sound is just right.

Triple A platinum card secured, spares include relays, fan belt, throttle and clutch cables, and cause I am paranoid, a spare MSD box and coil.

Heat is the main challenge - gotta leave Palm Springs super early to beat the 104 degree heat. Hope to avoid AM traffic by heading out to Victorville and then to Frazier Park, then back roads to Hwy 101. If Big Sur is open, cross my fingers, we will stay on 1. Otherwise, 101. Need to land in Roseville for a night. From there, temps will dictate whether we hit Hwy 70 and then 44 to 299 to the coast, or beeline up to RedBluff and hit 3-36-299.

Last day is the long haul from lower Oregon coast. Not keen to stay on 101with low speeds and lotsa RVs, but temps may keep us there. The car is geared for autocross so long stints on the Interstates at 75 are no bueno.

I hope I don’t need to call on the good nature of this forum, but if I do, you have my undying thanks in advance.

Posted by: davehg Jul 16 2018, 11:20 PM

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Do it! I did this a couple of years back with my 10 y/o son. We picked to a 914 I bought on BAT and drove from Nebraska up California in the middle of summer. My 914 had windows and door panels though. smile.gif.

We did 1800 miles with no radio, no heater, no gas gauge in a new to me 914.

https://bringatrailer.com/2016/07/21/bat-auction-success-story-1800-mile-father-son-adventure-home/


Read this for added inspiration. Thanks,

Posted by: davehg Jul 16 2018, 11:58 PM

Just learned Hwy 1 opens 11 am on the 20th! woohoo!

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Victorville and then to Frazier Park, then back roads to Hwy 101.


Very fun section of roads..

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Posted by: davehg Jul 17 2018, 12:45 PM

I need some advice from anyone familiar with the roads from Victorville to Lancaster on this stretch of Day 1: https://binged.it/2uwfjq9

The road I'm looking at is Pine Canyon Rd - wondering if this is decent and worth taking (vs. staying on 138).

Thinking I gas up once in Frazier Mountain, and again at the end of the route. I am usually seeing 20-22mpg from the 3.2, giving me a decent range between fillups.

I am avoiding Hwy 2 - it is long, may have some construction/repaving, and I want to save up energy for the rest of the trip. I've done this Hwy on a motorcycle (same with Mulholland) so nothing I need to experience.

Posted by: Unpretentious Jul 17 2018, 05:38 PM

Don’t be lured to take 101 north from SLO instead of taking 1 up the coast. Fantastic news that it’ll be open! Currently it’s 103 degrees south of King City. The entire Salinas valley can be a scorcher!!
Two summers ago I was driving the Central California section of Air Head Part’s Treffen with a friend in my ‘73 1.7. When we hit Monterey we were directed inland to the 101 because the Sobrenes fire had just kicked off in Big Sur. It hit 107 that day in the long, long Salinas Valley! It was brutal!

Posted by: Unpretentious Jul 17 2018, 05:51 PM

Actually, right now it’s 107 south of Bradley and north of San Miguel on 101! Take the coast!!

Best Wishes and have a great trip!!!

Posted by: Annapolis914 Jul 17 2018, 06:43 PM

Good luck on the journey.....east coast guy here with longest trip in 914 being 108 miles to our beach house. "Gusty-ballsy" (as my friends like to say) trip for you. Have fun and safe travels.

Posted by: PanelBilly Jul 17 2018, 08:05 PM

Be ready for lots of waves and thumbs up. Everyone will be smiling when they see you. You’re leading a one float parade

Posted by: Vacca Rabite Jul 19 2018, 07:43 AM

I remember when everyone (including me) had a tool kit and spares for almost everything so we could fix on the side of the road.

These days its just "AAA and send it."

Defiantly agree to do the road trip.

Zach

Posted by: PanelBilly Jul 19 2018, 10:15 AM

Where's our update?

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Where's our update?


Made it out of Palm Desert early today, with a short fun run up 74 to Idywild and back on 243 to Beaumont. Fun road, which was good because the next 4 hours were pretty brutal. We saw 103 and it was not fun. Cooling towels and ice water bucket helped. The best was the run from Frazier Mountain to the cutoff to Ojai, didn’t pass anyone from Pine Mountain west. Temps on the coast were very welcome. We’ve decided to stay on the coast as long as possible up into OR. Will pass through SF tomorrow. I may have to add an extra day, as we are trying to keep it the runs comfy, meaning under 400 miles.

Car is running just fine, oil temps never exceeded 210 and hover around 190. An 18 qt oil tank is to thank. Biggest challenge beside heat is noise. The ear plugs help but the exhaust is LOUD.

Kid is having a blast. Fingers crossed the car continues to shine. Pix will post later.

Posted by: settador Jul 20 2018, 07:19 AM





"Kid is having a blast."

Nice!

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I remember when everyone (including me) had a tool kit and spares for almost everything so we could fix on the side of the road.

These days its just "AAA and send it."

Defiantly agree to do the road trip.

Zach

Heading back to New Hampshire from NYC in my 71 VW bus on a Sunday after noon in 86 or 87, I lost a cylinder on Rt. 84 in CT. Made it up the next exit ramp and into a closed, gas station parking lot. Had my older daughter and her mother with me. Lots of tools and spares too. Pulled the valve covers to discover that #1 exhaust rocker had eaten it's way through the thrust/spring washers and the retaining clip on the rocker shaft. Called my brother in-law, who had a non-running bus in northern Westchester from a pay phone, and asked him to go out and pull the rocker assembly, then deliver it to me! He did and the rest is history--still talk to the kid, age 32, but not her mom!

Posted by: Coondog Jul 20 2018, 08:10 AM

Sorry I missed this thread, I would have had a fire truck cool down your 914 as you drove through Victorville.

Posted by: Unpretentious Jul 20 2018, 03:49 PM

Have only driven the road between Frazier Park and the Ojai cut-off once. Nice twisty road! Unfortunately, I was driving our 12 passenger Ford van! Now, highway 33 (the road to Ojai) is amazing. I have driven it in a 914 (my 1.7). It’s an amazing! If you get down that way again, definitely plan to drive it!!

Comments sent from Paris, France -

Posted by: davehg Jul 21 2018, 09:20 PM

400 miles left to go, about 1100 behind me, so far running perfect.

Kid is Still having a blast!!

Posted by: PanelBilly Jul 21 2018, 10:25 PM

So are there two car nuts in your family now?

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400 miles left to go, about 1100 behind me, so far running perfect.

Kid is Still having a blast!!


Love starting my day with a big grin!

Posted by: Cracker Jul 22 2018, 07:40 AM

The home stretch...way to embrace an adventure!

Tony

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400 miles left to go, about 1100 behind me, so far running perfect.


Posted by: r_towle Jul 22 2018, 08:48 AM

Memories never get thrown into a dumpster.
The rest of our stuff will get there eventually.

You guys will talk about this trip for many years!

Posted by: davehg Jul 22 2018, 11:15 PM

We arrived home late afternoon today, tired and beat. Grand total for the trip:

1556 miles
~80 gallons of fuel pumped
21 avg mpg (not bad for an older 3.2)
12 terrific meals
10 stellar roads
Three hotels
0 914's spotted on the route
0 mechanical breakdowns
0 performance awards
too many memories made to count

Only car issues: my rear brake lights aren't working - no way to tell if this was the whole route or not (nobody flashed me). Didn't notice this until we got home - no fuses or bulbs burned out so I'll have to chase it down.

So so glad I made this tip with my son. Longest day was 461 miles (about 10 hours with traffic and stops). In Coos Bay, we bunked down with a group of VW owners on a Treffen run from San Diego to Port Angeles and back, so I was pretty humbled versus my own long haul.

Kudos for the ear plug suggestion - car is just too damn loud to drive without it. There's a loud drone from about 2500-3500 rpm, and quite loud otherwise. Ok for the track but not sure if this is ok for the street.

Oil temps averaged 180-190, highest was 215 going up the grapevine during a short section, where the temp hit 104. I dressed for the heat, but forgot how cold the coast was - it was low 50's this AM on the Oregon coast.

Thanks for all the tips and encouragement - I am not sure I would have done this trip without the feedback, and am confident in the car to try another trip, perhaps not as long (or in shorter segments).

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I got a personal escort out of town from a dear friend who has a wicked 2.2 911
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Links to videos:
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https://i.imgur.com/zBJEyJVl.mp4

https://i.imgur.com/2N9RgT1l.mp4

https://i.imgur.com/mSsqcDil.mp4

Posted by: Coondog Jul 23 2018, 06:15 AM

Glad you made it home safe... smile.gif
Did you add any oil ??

Posted by: Jamie Jul 23 2018, 06:29 AM

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We arrived home late afternoon today, tired and beat. Grand total for the trip:

1556 miles
~80 gallons of fuel pumped
21 avg mpg (not bad for an older 3.2)
12 terrific meals
10 stellar roads
Three hotels
0 914's spotted on the route
0 mechanical breakdowns
0 performance awards
too many memories made to count

Only car issues: my rear brake lights aren't working - no way to tell if this was the whole route or not (nobody flashed me). Didn't notice this until we got home - no fuses or bulbs burned out so I'll have to chase it down.

So so glad I made this tip with my son. Longest day was 461 miles (about 10 hours with traffic and stops). In Coos Bay, we bunked down with a group of VW owners on a Treffen run from San Diego to Port Angeles and back, so I was pretty humbled versus my own long haul.

Kudos for the ear plug suggestion - car is just too damn loud to drive without it. There's a loud drone from about 2500-3500 rpm, and quite loud otherwise. Ok for the track but not sure if this is ok for the street.

Oil temps averaged 180-190, highest was 215 going up the grapevine during a short section, where the temp hit 104. I dressed for the heat, but forgot how cold the coast was - it was low 50's this AM on the Oregon coast.

Thanks for all the tips and encouragement - I am not sure I would have done this trip without the feedback, and am confident in the car to try another trip, perhaps not as long (or in shorter segments).

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I got a personal escort out of town from a dear friend who has a wicked 2.2 911
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Highway 36 in Oregon:

Links to videos:
https://i.imgur.com/bYGxmjXl.mp4

https://i.imgur.com/zBJEyJVl.mp4

https://i.imgur.com/2N9RgT1l.mp4

https://i.imgur.com/mSsqcDil.mp4

An epic adventure that will become part of your family history! smilie_pokal.gif

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Glad you made it home safe... smile.gif
Did you add any oil ??


I have an 18 qt front mounted oil tank - none needed.

Posted by: settador Jul 23 2018, 07:02 PM

Awesome! And thank you!

Posted by: infraredcalvin Jul 23 2018, 08:00 PM

Glad to hear all went well! That’s so cool to do that with your kid! Great memories for life!

Posted by: PanelBilly Jul 23 2018, 08:18 PM

Welcome home

Posted by: Shadowfax Jul 23 2018, 08:27 PM

Epic! Thanks for sharing beer.gif

Posted by: Rand Jul 23 2018, 08:55 PM

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https://i.imgur.com/2N9RgT1l.mp4



That's the one.. part of my weekly commute for about a year.

Posted by: Unpretentious Jul 24 2018, 10:45 AM

Glad to here you made it home safe!

The treffen group must have been the Air Head Parts 20th. Great group! Had planned to participate again this year, but am out of the country.

Blessings to you,

Posted by: Unpretentious Jul 24 2018, 10:46 AM

Hear

Posted by: davehg Feb 2 2020, 08:56 PM

It's been a while since I posted on the black car after this trip. About six months ago, the transmission started getting really difficult to shift, and I decided the black car was due for its engine rebuild at the same time, as it was smoking at idle.

Out came the engine and transmission. It was filthy.\

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Heads were filthy and valves nicely carbonized.

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The harness to the ECU was a spaghetti nest of wires and various parts butt crimped.

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Posted by: davehg Feb 2 2020, 09:04 PM

What a difference a bath makes!

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First up was the rod bearings, which were slightly scored. New racing ones which were nicely coated.

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Heads were redone, new valve stems and seals, and cleaned and ground the valves:

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Checked and changed the tensioner

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Cera coated the headers

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Cleaned and ringed the pistons

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Engine went back together, replaced fuel lines and injector o-rings:

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Posted by: davehg Feb 2 2020, 09:12 PM

The transmission was cracked open. The gears and synchros were almost new, but the bushings were shot, and the shift rod was a home brew from the prior owner, who also put in a super short 5th gear. We put a tall 5th gear in, and added the Tangerine Racing shift kit. No slop!

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Axles were cleaned and bearings repacked

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Soldered back the ends on the rats nest of wires to the ECU, so now everything is stock. Put back together and it's ready to bolt in next week...after we replace the ugly autometer tach with a 914-6 NOS one.

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Posted by: RickS Feb 2 2020, 09:50 PM

Dave, I have been to that shop. Grab your parts (no not Those parts) and get the he!! Out of there. Only bad things, like more horse power and reliability, will be the result. Now you can grab Those parts.

Posted by: davehg Feb 2 2020, 09:53 PM

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Dave, I have been to that shop. Grab your parts (no not Those parts) and get the he!! Out of there. Only bad things, like more horse power and reliability, will be the result. Now you can grab Those parts.



The only thing I have left to lose is my retirement account....

You should come over when we fire up the black car. I'll ring you.

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QUOTE(RickS @ Feb 2 2020, 07:50 PM) *

Dave, I have been to that shop. Grab your parts (no not Those parts) and get the he!! Out of there. Only bad things, like more horse power and reliability, will be the result. Now you can grab Those parts.



The only thing I have left to lose is my retirement account....

You should come over when we fire up the black car. I'll ring you.


I am counting on it. I will get my boat ready.

Posted by: davehg Mar 5 2020, 09:28 PM

Woohoo! Engine and transmission are back in the car!

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Wiring still needs some clean up - so many odd things were found and corrected.

Now to tackle the dash. I didn't want to pretty this up too much - that's for my 2.7 conversion, and anything I do to "pretty up" this outlaw makes other parts look worse.

So I decided what was needed was to convert the ugly dash, first by swapping the oversize autometer tach with a stock 914-6 tack, then remove the racer boy push starter in favor of a proper keyed ignition, and replace the tacked on metal faceplates with a full aluminum dash face, which will be brushed once the gauges and switches are finished.

Started with this:
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Made into this:

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Installed gauges:

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I'm on the fence about doing the glove box or leaving it out, but I think I will have it cut in. Switches come in next, then stock gauges go back in, then finish off carpet kit.

I decided to keep the "pony keg" which is not really needed here in the PNW, but it was in the car and I can't see spending another $1k for a tank and fittings when what I already have works great.

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Posted by: davehg Apr 1 2020, 01:50 PM

Finished up the dash. I had a large blank spot where the heater controls and ashtray once were, and it looked pretty bland. Watched some older videos of 914 rally cars and decided a set of vintage Heuer track stop watches would be a fun touch, so on they went. Note the glove box - decided it would be helpful to have.

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And now I have functioning turn signals, high and low beams, and wiring for the fog lights, plus all the switches were upgraded and all the lights for them and the gauges work!

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Oil tank and lines were finished.

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Engine fired up and it was awesome to hear it come to life again! Ben's GT muffler didn't seem as loud (didn't get a chance to drive it, only fire it up). I wonder if the cerra coat made things quieter. Will be interesting to see when I drive it, but damn his GT muffler looks great.

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Thanks to 914Rubber, I have a complete door seal kit and was able to use the early glass off my other conversion project, which uses later doors. I now have a functioning set of windows!!

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Posted by: davehg Jan 16 2022, 12:40 AM

Lots of goodness with the Outlaw. I’m having the roll cage altered for better ingress, and finally upgraded the seats to something more period correct. Will also have an access panel cut for the firewall.

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Posted by: Mayne Jan 16 2022, 07:06 AM

Car looks great, and what a fantastic read with my morning coffee!

Posted by: Cairo94507 Jan 16 2022, 09:06 AM

Wow, major improvements. Car is looking good and must drive great. beerchug.gif

Posted by: infraredcalvin Jan 16 2022, 11:41 PM

Looking great! Keep it coming!

Posted by: Shivers Jan 17 2022, 12:16 PM

That's a beauty, and a beast, it just oozes fun. Nice job

Posted by: davehg Feb 19 2023, 09:21 AM

It’s been a while since the last update. I decided to clean up the interior and found some grey perlon carpet. Also tired of the yoga poses I needed to strike just to enter and exit. So I had the roll bars reshaped on the sides and installed a rear harness bar, and had an access bay installed to the engine to make belt changes a bit easier. I scored a set of GTS seats that looked much better and were way more comfy than the aging Momo shells.

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The carpet kit turned out great, and I sourced some coin rubber mats to keep the floor from getting tatty and also give some grip. Since this is a street focused car, I also decided to wrap the roll bar surfaces with two piece safety pads to protect my head and arms.

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The oil keg also spring a pinhole leak, and I had challenges getting the engine oil up to temp, so I had the thermostat replaced with an adjustable trout an unit and the tank welded tight. Works great and I’m seeing about 180-195 on average days.

What’s left? The car looks great, and I’ve waffled on whether to paint or wrap. I chanced upon a set of OEM Porsche GT flares, but I love the look of the riveted flares, so I’m keeping them in case I damage the composite flares and then I’ll go whole hog on the full flare package. Until then, I’m likely to swap to a quieter GT muffler, but calling the car officially done for now.

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Next up? Finishing the 2.7 twin plug conversion, which is in the home stretch.

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Posted by: davehg Feb 19 2023, 10:07 AM

Epilogue

My oldest son and I still talk about this trip. He’s headed off to college, and my hope is to gift him the black car one day after he graduates and when he’s settled in and has a place to store and work on it.

I had no idea when I first bought the black car that the journey would kick off another adventure, this time with his brother. My youngest son didn’t seem to be super interested in cars until about a year ago. But I think he’s always been a little envious of when I talk about the trip with his brother, sensing that we did something really special that will always be in our memory.

So last April, I got the chance to give him a similar adventure. My pal who found me the black car found a mint, one owner silver 1974 911s, with a recently rebuilt, numbers matching engine and tranny. It was originally Harvey Weidman’s dealer demo, and Harvey sold it to the first owner, who loved it until he passed last year. Just like last time, I flew down to the desert, this time with my younger son, and we picked up the car and did a variation of the route I had done with his brother told in the first post. The drive was epic!

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A 911 is a far more comfy ride than the 914, but the trip was no less special for him. You can’t do a 1600 mile trip in an air cooled car and not finish that journey without being forever changed about how you think about cars.

After we returned from the trip, he became a complete car nut, and he’s constantly bugging me to attend car shows, and go on rides. We recently attended a Radwood show, and on the way home we stopped by the BMW dealer and quickly spied a mint, one owner 1989 E30 that the owner was trying to trade in on a new BMW. She had the car originally delivered new in Europe, shipped it to the US, and had lovingly kept it 34 years.

I offered her a better deal than the lowball offer from the dealer, and my kid’s eyes got bigger when he realized it was for him! He’s headed off to the Navy soon, and I figured this would be a great project when he lands at a base, to get him wrenching. We’ve already done a complete brake job, clutch cylinder, and radio install, and he’s learned to drive stick smoothly (also saving the Porsches from premature clutch wear).

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Posted by: rhodyguy Feb 19 2023, 10:21 AM

Mad skills. Super job. I would not be brave enough to tackle this project.

Posted by: davehg Nov 11 2023, 05:15 PM

I finally got around to swapping the muffler for a Dansk Sport Muffler. Ben's GT muffler looked the business, but I couldn't shake a persistent 2-3k rpm drone, and it was more aggressive tone than I wanted.

My son (and my fellow RGruppe pals) thought it sounded awesome, but missus didn't want to accompany me. OK then.

Dansk makes two types of sport 2 in/2out mufflers and this one is the basic one. The higher end one costs quite a bit more and is also louder (and has wider diameter exit pipes. I love the look of the higher end one, but the goal here was to make it less loud.

I had the Dansk cera-coated to match the headers and manage the heat. I also added a rear valence, makes it look more balanced.

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