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Posted by: 76-914 Dec 31 2019, 06:35 PM
My resolution is to remove those crappy urethane bushings I installed back in 2012 and replace with the rubber ones. 
Posted by: Mikey914 Dec 31 2019, 06:49 PM
Feel ya.
I need to thin the a little. Apparently 8 is too many according to the wife.
Posted by: oakdalecurtis Dec 31 2019, 06:50 PM
My 2020 resolution is to make it to 2021...
Posted by: mb911 Dec 31 2019, 06:59 PM
Get mine drivable..
Posted by: EdwardBlume Dec 31 2019, 07:14 PM
Sell the ABM - redo some things on Dads car.
Posted by: 914forme Dec 31 2019, 07:33 PM
Get mine drivable..
Got to get mine drivable in 2020. Also cutting the fleet only 2 914s but I have 9 cars in the fleet.I will be down to the BMW 750i, X5M, 914-6, and ____________.
I need a truck, but I want one that brings me a smile to my face each time I see it. I have a plan
Posted by: wes Dec 31 2019, 08:18 PM
My resolution is to stop buying more goodies for my perfectly good 914,,,,,
well maybe that’s just too drastic. Forget that!
HAPPY NEW YEAR ALL
Posted by: tvdinnerbythepool Dec 31 2019, 08:37 PM
Drive the thing as much as possible as long as possible! AKA try not to find reasons to tear it apart for extended periods of time.
Posted by: Cairo94507 Dec 31 2019, 09:04 PM
Begin driving mine! Oh, and I would like to make it to 2021.....Happy New Year.
Posted by: bkrantz Dec 31 2019, 09:08 PM
Stop finding more rust or other damage to repair on the project car.
Posted by: Front yard mechanic Dec 31 2019, 09:18 PM
Find a decent radio to fill the void in the dash
Posted by: 914-300Hemi Dec 31 2019, 09:21 PM
Drive it more 
Posted by: altitude411 Dec 31 2019, 09:25 PM
Same thing as last year..
...to rekindle my friendship with George...
Bwhahaawha ha 
Posted by: ahycaramba Dec 31 2019, 09:35 PM
This year I'm not asking for much. (holding my breath on this one 
) My 2020 year resolution is to get my steel fenders installed and have my 914 back on the road.
Happy New Years to all.
Posted by: PanelBilly Jan 1 2020, 12:11 AM
I want to fix my horn.
Not setting the bar too high
And host another 914 Turnout weekend. I have a date - September 19-20. (and hopefully) I have someone to do a presentation on Sunday morning.
Posted by: sb914 Jan 1 2020, 06:49 AM
Where do I start ?
I got heated seat elements to install, screen in bumper and wheel wells (v8) got gift certificate for stereo,I have a quick release steering wheel to install, finish powder coating some bits ,
Install new ceramic coated headers, install new to me boxter trans and all the bits that go with it. Fix and refresh targa top. Remove brace from engine deck lid .
Etc etc etc !!!
Posted by: mlindner Jan 1 2020, 07:09 AM
Get mine back on the road after 30 years. This is the year.
Posted by: BPic Jan 1 2020, 08:30 AM
HAPPY 2020 EVERYONE!!!
I resolve to actually drive it cuz I never have. Bought it 2 years ago in March and tore it apart. Getting closer every day!!
Posted by: daytona Jan 1 2020, 09:49 AM
The list is long but I'll settle for re-upholstering the seats and installing a rennshift in the 74 LE 6-conversion.
Posted by: anderssj Jan 1 2020, 11:47 AM
Drive it more often.
install turbo tie rod kit (this year for sure).
Drive it more often.
Install restored front calipers from PMB.
Drive it more often.
Posted by: Bills914-4 Jan 1 2020, 11:47 AM
To refocus on the 2.5 turbo motor & get er done ,
http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=330388
Happy New Year & stay focused 
, Bill D.
Posted by: tomh Jan 1 2020, 11:58 AM
My goal this year is to drive my 914 every weekend and try to buy a 76 912.
Posted by: 76-914 Jan 1 2020, 12:30 PM
Begin driving mine! Oh, and I would like to make it to 2021.....Happy New Year.
As soon as I hit the "Add This" button you came to mind. And it looks like you'll be driving soon. Keep 'em coming. We'll review this post in one year to see how it works out for ya'll.
Posted by: cali914 Jan 1 2020, 03:23 PM
Change out my 901 for a Subi Transmission and hopefully enjoy shifting the car.
Posted by: DRPHIL914 Jan 1 2020, 07:11 PM
My 914 is almost done, but they are never done right? Finishing touches, and enjoy getting to a few shows I missed this year. I would like to build a motor, that is something that will probably wait to 2021, but a bigger 4 is what I’m looking to do, so will be starting the search for a core long block and necessary parts.
Posted by: brcacti Jan 1 2020, 07:29 PM
To make sure I ENJOY my 914 by driving it to my part time job a couple of times a week if good weather. Also to further plan my coming dream to buy my tiny catamaran sailboat and cruise the warm, clear waters of the Philippines for months at a time.
Posted by: ontopcop Jan 1 2020, 07:44 PM
I was going to start out the new year with a drive. As she was warming up I smelled gas, the #3 Injector was leaking gas. Looks as if it's coming out of the terminal. 
Posted by: steuspeed Jan 1 2020, 08:30 PM
Drive it more this year. Maybe get the speakers, sub, amp combo installed. New battery too. Fix the heater fan circuit?
Posted by: JOEPROPER Jan 2 2020, 07:03 AM
Drive my flared '74 before starting the conversion and finish up my '75 2.0L this Winter / Spring. Not much to do on the '75, but need to make time for it.
Posted by: ClayPerrine Jan 2 2020, 07:56 AM
Mine is to build and install the AC evaporator to replace the missing fresh air blower on Igor.
Also install the rear trunk torsion bars on both Igor and Elwood.
Get the seats and paint redone for Frody.
Not a small list....
Posted by: thelogo Jan 2 2020, 08:44 AM
To find a girl who likes cars / 914 s and carshows to cruise with me
To put some wear on that passenger seat cushion
That is my 914 goal of the year ....
( when i got this car i was told it was a pu$$y
Magnet)
So well see
Posted by: morgan_harwell Jan 2 2020, 09:07 AM
1. Install the Naro Engine Mount, so that I can
2. Install the M&B SS Heat Exchangers!
Oh Dear. That was my 2019 resolution, too.
Posted by: DRPHIL914 Jan 2 2020, 09:37 AM
Mine is to build and install the AC evaporator to replace the missing fresh air blower on Igor.
Also install the rear trunk torsion bars on both Igor and Elwood.
Get the seats and paint redone for Frody.
Not a small list....
now that is a project I would love to accomplish on my 914, to have A/C in the south would be nice. there was a project with a modification of the fresh air box to put the evaporator in there and use that stock location and existing duct work, wish this had been accomplished. then a small modern compressor, electric in preference.
Posted by: mmichalik Jan 2 2020, 10:05 AM
Get my '75 put back together by the summer. I have a few events I want to go to with it. Only took me 3 years to get to this point, putting it back together shouldn't be to hard. Right???
Posted by: DRPHIL914 Jan 2 2020, 11:34 AM
Get my '75 put back together by the summer. I have a few events I want to go to with it. Only took me 3 years to get to this point, putting it back together shouldn't be to hard. Right???
You can do it! With a bit of helpf from my son-in-law and a friend on and off , when I got my car back from paint I put it back together in less than 2 months- some late nights after work, weekends etc. so I am sure you can do it. I had almost all my parts ready to go as I had 9 months of planning and collecting and refurbishing stuff while waiting for paint and body. Have to take time with a few things that can get a bit frustrating like triangle glass seal, and sail panel vinyl and trim. Have fun!
Posted by: ClayPerrine Jan 2 2020, 03:56 PM
Mine is to build and install the AC evaporator to replace the missing fresh air blower on Igor.
Also install the rear trunk torsion bars on both Igor and Elwood.
Get the seats and paint redone for Frody.
Not a small list....
now that is a project I would love to accomplish on my 914, to have A/C in the south would be nice. there was a project with a modification of the fresh air box to put the evaporator in there and use that stock location and existing duct work, wish this had been accomplished. then a small modern compressor, electric in preference.
You won't get a electric AC compressor that can work with a stock 914-4 alternator. It is only 50 amps, and that is barely enough to cover the electrical load. I know, I ran an electric heater for a few years, and I had to plug it in to a battery charger every night. The 964 alternator on my car is 180 amps. That should be plenty for an electric AC compressor.
Posted by: Jett Jan 2 2020, 07:53 PM
Start restoring our 75 1.8 Palma car that we bought in SoCal a few years ago
Posted by: NS914 Jan 3 2020, 09:35 AM
Get mine drivable..
I hear ya....even my wife is torturing me to get this done...LOL!
Posted by: jim_hoyland Jan 3 2020, 09:49 AM
Attend my last WCR and sell the 914;its time to move on....
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Posted by: 76-914 Jan 3 2020, 10:17 AM
What?
Posted by: KSCarrera Jan 3 2020, 10:21 AM
Drive to Le Mans Classic in the 914...
Posted by: CHIZ 914 Jan 3 2020, 10:29 AM
Back dating my 75 and installing Chrome bumpers
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Posted by: mbseto Jan 3 2020, 12:18 PM
Happy new year, folks, and hope you all get lots of miles in. I would be thrilled to death to get the car in paint this year. Been away for a few months due to business developments, need to get back on it.
Posted by: DRPHIL914 Jan 3 2020, 12:34 PM
Attend my last WCR and sell the 914;its time to move on....
What???
I am surprised. It seems every few months I read about some mod or improvement you do, not because that beautiful car needs it but more because you just enjoy working on it. SO that begs the question, what’s the next thing to take it’s place?
Posted by: DRPHIL914 Jan 3 2020, 12:37 PM
Mine is to build and install the AC evaporator to replace the missing fresh air blower on Igor.
Also install the rear trunk torsion bars on both Igor and Elwood.
Get the seats and paint redone for Frody.
Not a small list....
now that is a project I would love to accomplish on my 914, to have A/C in the south would be nice. there was a project with a modification of the fresh air box to put the evaporator in there and use that stock location and existing duct work, wish this had been accomplished. then a small modern compressor, electric in preference.
You won't get a electric AC compressor that can work with a stock 914-4 alternator. It is only 50 amps, and that is barely enough to cover the electrical load. I know, I ran an electric heater for a few years, and I had to plug it in to a battery charger every night. The 964 alternator on my car is 180 amps. That should be plenty for an electric AC compressor.
Clay, you are correct, although I do have a 75amp alternator I would need a bit more—- still would love to have ac with out cutting floor of car and without the extra unit under the dash inside
Posted by: warpig Jan 3 2020, 01:21 PM
(Sung to the tune of Happy Birthday)
Merry Christmas to me
Merry Christmas to me
Merry Christmas, Merry Christmas
Merry Christmas to me
Just need 96 mm pistons and cylinders, 2.0 crank, 123 dist,rebuild the carbs in the stash, new exhaust, some machine work. etc, etc. 
125 HP by summer is my resolution. 
Posted by: billh1963 Jan 3 2020, 01:53 PM
Started getting myself organized and making decisions. In 2020 I'll be doing the following:
Getting my '74 2.0 on the road. Dropped a valve seat several years ago. Put "new' heads on a year or two ago and got engine installed. That's as far as I've gotten. In a month or two will be taking car to Bill W to get him to get it back on the road. Here's an old picture before all the rust repair was done. 
Will start conversion of this '74 1.8 to a -6. I have an early carbed 911 2.4 that I will be sending out for a refresh in March. I have -6 heat exchangers, oil tank, engine sheet metal and a few other parts and will be gathering the rest over the next couple of months. I will start shopping out the paint and body work on this car later this Spring. It's not a perfect car (has some hell hole rust) but is a reasonably solid car to start a project with. This car will have a Getty dash.
Once the green car gets done will take my '74 bumblebee to Bill W to get it on the road. Will probably sell it when it's safe for the road. Currently, the brakes are sticking, the FI fuel pump works intermittently, and transmission linkage bushings are shot. 
And last (but not least) will be moving my stuff into one of my buildings. Bought this one in 2018 and have been slowly upgrading it. Redid all the offices with laminate flooring, paint and Cat5 jacks. Tiled the bathrooms and put in a tiled shower (came out really nice). New HVAC units (gas heat) for offices (separate units for upstairs and down) and a bunch of other stuff I have forgotten. Workspace has 480V service with an overhead bus bar. Compressed air via black pipe on three walls. Only thing left is AC for the work area and that is being installed next month. I've ordered a two post lift which should be in by the end of the month. This will get all my parts and cars in one place (well...almost )
Posted by: DRPHIL914 Jan 3 2020, 01:57 PM
Ah, Bil, 2019 was LAST year
@http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=12871
looks like you are ready to move band get organized! And get a couple cars on the road and driving? Maybe even get one to Okteenerfest????!!
Started getting myself organized and making decisions. In 2019 I'll be doing the following:
Getting my '74 2.0 on the road. Dropped a valve seat several years ago. Put "new' heads on a year or two ago and got engine installed. That's as far as I've gotten. In a month or two will be taking car to Bill W to get him to get it back on the road. Here's an old picture before all the rust repair was done.
Will start conversion of this '74 1.8 to a -6. I have an early carbed 911 2.4 that I will be sending out for a refresh in March. I have -6 heat exchangers, oil tank, engine sheet metal and a few other parts and will be gathering the rest over the next couple of months. I will start shopping out the paint and body work on this car later this Spring. It's not a perfect car (has some hell hole rust) but is a reasonably solid car to start a project with. This car will have a Getty dash.
Once the green car gets done will take my '74 bumblebee to Bill W to get it on the road. Will probably sell it when it's safe for the road. Currently, the brakes are sticking, the FI fuel pump works intermittently, and transmission linkage bushings are shot.
And last (but not least) will be moving my stuff into one of my buildings. Bought this one in 2018 and have been slowly upgrading it. Redid all the offices with laminate flooring, paint and Cat5 jacks. Tiled the bathrooms and put in a tiled shower (came out really nice). New HVAC units (gas heat) for offices (separate units for upstairs and down) and a bunch of other stuff I have forgotten. Workspace has 480V service with an overhead bus bar. Compressed air via black pipe on three walls. Only thing left is AC (being installed next month. I've ordered a two post lift which should be in by the end of the month. This will get all my parts and cars in one place (well...almost
)Posted by: billh1963 Jan 3 2020, 02:12 PM
Ah, Bil, 2019 was LAST year
looks like you are ready to move band get organized! And get a couple cars on the road and driving? Maybe even get one to Okteenerfest????!!
Uh...2020...yes...
As far as Okteenerfest? yes, let's hope so.
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