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Posted by: rgalla9146 Mar 22 2020, 01:54 PM

We couldn't find a small bakers rack for the kitchen.
Plenty of time on our hands.....
What to do ?
Needed to fit in a corner.
Off to the garage. 1 1/2" x 1 1/2" angle iron 96 " tall
Results in place.
Shelf material and small details to be determined.


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Posted by: Spoke Mar 22 2020, 02:03 PM

A continuing winter project. Building a trestle for my HO layout. The plywood is where the trestle will be and the shape.



Printed some jigs to set the stringer. The stringer is several thin pieces of wood glued together so they can follow the shape. The jigs are held together with track rail so they have a smooth profile.



The stringers are made and glued to form the shape desired.

Posted by: Spoke Mar 22 2020, 02:04 PM

Ties are glued in.



Assembling the bents using the same shape as the track. I made these bents over 25 years ago and never used them...Until now.

Posted by: Chris914n6 Mar 22 2020, 02:52 PM

I broke down and bought a 3d printer. Scored a Creality CR10S Pro V2. 300x300x400 build space. Should be here Thursday.

I've come up with enough projects that it finally made sense. A dozen+ of them even 914 related

My fruitless Mulberry tree is leafing, makes it harder to breathe, plus there is green dust EVERYWHERE, so doing car stuff in the driveway has been postponed for a week or two. A small price to pay for a summer full of shade and workable temps.

Posted by: rgalla9146 Mar 22 2020, 03:03 PM

The last pic shows a big tressle upside down ?
Wow ! intricate work. 25 years at it. Get busy.

Posted by: 73-914 Mar 22 2020, 03:07 PM

Rebuilding mail box again, have to be at work in the morning

Posted by: Dion Mar 22 2020, 04:03 PM

Not as fantastic as your project Rory,..but I found an old storage bin of my grandfather’s. A lick of paint and a label maker later. It passed the time today.


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Posted by: Spoke Mar 22 2020, 05:02 PM

Yes. Building the trestle upside down as I'm using the curved roadbed as a jig so after building the roadbed I flipped it upside down and used some more jigs to properly space and position the bents. Printed a lot of jigs, braces, clamps, and hold downs with the 3d printer.

The trestle was started in my other house before moving to Allentown 25 years ago. The Allentown house had a lot more room so the layout grew and the original trestle which was never completed was torn apart for re-deployment in its new position and shape.

Two daughters and two Porsches means the only time for model railroading is in the winter.

Posted by: aturboman Mar 22 2020, 06:14 PM

Hi Rory I restored a rare early 914-6 drivers seat adjuster.

These are the straight arm style with different knob and brass adjustment finger.

I’m saving my HO train build for retirement

Posted by: mepstein Mar 22 2020, 06:37 PM

I had forgotten there was an early version. I'll have to check my '70 four that I'm parting out.

Posted by: aturboman Mar 22 2020, 07:01 PM

Definitely should; they are pretty hard to come by especially not all rusted away.

Posted by: PlaysWithCars Mar 22 2020, 07:27 PM

Does anybody know what build date the change occurred? May need to add another 'collect it when you can' item to my list for when/if I decide to restore my -6.

Posted by: Tdskip Mar 22 2020, 07:55 PM

I got a car for me and the boy wrench on.

It is hilarious to drive and somehow a ton of fun to run around in.


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Posted by: URY914 Mar 22 2020, 07:57 PM

I been installing Hardie board planks on my workshop addition. Slow process but I've getting there.

Posted by: Maltese Falcon Mar 22 2020, 08:54 PM

A customer's independent Porsche shop is close enough for me to visit. Plenty of space for keeping social-distance. This is a 2.9 with Kinsler fuel injection, coil-on-plug, stand alone mgmt and 1.625" msds headers. Always brainstorming at this shop on the latest header , cams and final muffler combinations.

Posted by: euro911 Mar 22 2020, 08:58 PM

Not only the Corona 'lock-down', but we're getting a lot of rain too

I have a few plastic model kits I can work on: a BMW 2002, a '62 Pontiac Catalina (my mom had a '62 Bonneville), and a Vanagon Westfalia kit.

Checking out Spoke's cool train setup ... I have a lot of H.O gauge stuff, but it's all at my place in AZ, so that'll have to wait - but I have some 'N' gauge and 'Z' gauge stuff here in CA. I'd like to build the 'Z' gauge into a top shelf of a glass-top coffee table, so I'll have to look for an appropriate coffee table. Probably need to modify it for a shelf/drawer to build the diorama in


... and of course, I can always amuse myself with musical instruments

Hope y'all can find something to keep your minds, bodies and general outlook in good shape.

Posted by: Unobtanium-inc Mar 22 2020, 09:04 PM

I've been breaking in my new log splitter, then it's on to re-doing the woodpile for better air circulation.


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Posted by: rgalla9146 Mar 22 2020, 09:14 PM

Great question.
I think I have one of those somewhere. Must look
In the 356 world they poll owners by chassis number to define where changes.
occured.
Plenty of early cars here to inspect but these seat bases are easily changed.
Beautiful job Robert.

Posted by: SirAndy Mar 22 2020, 10:25 PM

I'm getting a lot of stuff done around the house for the last two weeks ...

Posted by: Tdskip Mar 23 2020, 06:28 AM

That is a lot of firewood!

Posted by: BK911 Mar 23 2020, 07:41 AM

Dats cool. Completely different than a P car, which is part of the fun. Takes up 2 914 spots though!

Here's my family cruiser. 1967 caddy. All blasted and powder coated suspension and steering, disc brake conversion, etc.

Posted by: rgalla9146 Mar 23 2020, 08:08 AM

Chrome spokes !.....on a Caddy !!!
Love the colors Green on green.

Posted by: Tdskip Mar 23 2020, 09:50 AM

@http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=1674 - Love it! Looks like you have it nicely sorted. Thanks for the post.

Posted by: euro911 Mar 23 2020, 10:09 AM

Those wire wheels kick it! Post some more pix.

Posted by: Mueller Mar 23 2020, 10:17 AM

Finally installed new wheels on my bandsaw.
I didn't have to purchase anything new, all this stuff was just sitting around.

For the rear, I took some all thread rod and made some delrin bushings to go into the steel tubing. (Bushings not shown)

For the front I wanted the wheels to turn. Since the tool is lighter on that end the smaller casters are just fine.

I made some aluminum parts to allow the casters to bolt over the .75" square tube. I made a different type of delrin spacers to firmly locate the square tubing.

Posted by: jfort Mar 23 2020, 10:45 AM

I’ve got three 914 projects awaiting. Had my fuel level gauge and tank sender checked by Hartmut at Palo Alto. Due to arrive back today. What great service Hartmut provides! Got to reinstall. Maybe a bad wire or ground? Next, install new front targa top seal from 914Rubber. They are a _itch to put on. Have to work up some patience. And finally, I got new longer wheel studs as I didn’t think the open nuts had enough thread showing. So, all the hubs will be coming off soon.

Posted by: raynekat Mar 23 2020, 12:05 PM

Putting up a cedar fence to block out the neighboring farmer's eyesore of a yard. Should have done this years ago.
Better late than never, eh?

Posted by: johnhora Mar 23 2020, 12:40 PM

raynekat
that's a nice really fence
I need you to come to my house and build one of those for me.

Posted by: Unobtanium-inc Mar 23 2020, 12:56 PM

I burn a lot, if you look at the green area, that's how much I've burned this year, and I'm burning today.


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Posted by: oldschool Mar 23 2020, 01:04 PM

Yup yard work front and back, moved the gazebo so the new Grape vines have something to climb on.
sorry no pictures.....Almost forgot help the son in-law work on his new gear table.

Posted by: Andyrew Mar 23 2020, 01:34 PM

Pretty sure I would have just welded the casters on the existing tube

Posted by: Mueller Mar 23 2020, 02:01 PM

No gas for my MIG or TIG welder and my oxy/acet rig is out on loan.

Posted by: billh1963 Mar 23 2020, 02:04 PM

Awesome! Neighbors had one back in the late ‘70’s. Always enjoyed it when we got to ride in the car with the top down.

Posted by: ValcoOscar Mar 23 2020, 02:27 PM

Nice Doug-

Wife and I spent some time in the garage this weekend being creative.
Check your mail in the next few days....



Oscar

Posted by: Andyrew Mar 23 2020, 02:41 PM

Got it, Makes more sense

Certainly is a very cool solution

Posted by: Mueller Mar 23 2020, 03:28 PM

That fence looks great. I built a fence with my next door neighbor, had all tools yet we still ended up with a fence that is uneven and not straight.

Posted by: raynekat Mar 23 2020, 04:59 PM

I know, I know.
I put out a nice string with my stakes for each post a straight as an arrow.
Affect digging the holes and setting the posts in cement, I wasn't so straight anymore.

It's about as straight as a snake on speed I guess.
But it looks fine from our side which is all that really matters...and it will last a long, long time.

Thanks for all the atta-boys everyone.
Will keep my eyes pealed Oscar.

The local fence company quoted me an eye popping price.
I did it for about 1/3 the price.
Took me a total of one week for 120' of 6' cedar.

The finishing touch was the stain/sealer that I applied in 2 coats.
Supposedly will last looking like this for 5-6 years, then another coat will be needed.

Posted by: mbseto Mar 23 2020, 05:39 PM

Re-stocking a 30's era Mauser.

Posted by: AmjadY Mar 23 2020, 07:42 PM

On lockdown here in Michigan so I figured I have been staring at the original 1.8 from my car for four years now (upgraded to 2.0 a few years back)....time to do something with it...

now that I got it apart I don't know what to do with it....

stock? 1911? or get crazy....


stay healthy...


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Posted by: Maltese Falcon Mar 23 2020, 09:18 PM

My nephew was in the hunt for some American Iron, so I helped him PPI this '64 T-Bird ...and it's in his ownership now. Built at the Wixom, Ohio plant, shipped to L.A. and lived its life in SoCal. 390 c.i. and just about everything has been kept up/ and works. It sat in a Condo parking structure covered in 1/4" of dust...but detailed out real nice.
He can now go cruising down the hood in his 64... in a big red Bird

Posted by: ValcoOscar Mar 23 2020, 11:56 PM

My wish list...

Oscar

Posted by: djway Mar 24 2020, 03:02 AM

Decided I need to get all the projects in condition to allow for sale if the V should get me.
The engine that was supposed to go in the 75, now going LS, fell into this little project.

63 Notchback sunroof
This was a rough mockup to see of the L Jet could be managed.
Should be setting deck height tomorrow.
AC, hopefully high amp alternator
Almost finished sewing the full custom interior

Posted by: Flightpath Mar 24 2020, 06:18 AM

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Posted by: DRPHIL914 Mar 24 2020, 06:44 AM

I have a few gun cleaning projects to do as well, wish our range was open!, and I spy that Buffalo trace and a Blanton's!! so far I only have 4 of the Blanton tops, not available here in SC I have to grab those when I go to NC to see my son or up to Cincy to see the nephew and their kids. in fact just to get a Buffalo trace I had to get on a list during holiday and they got an allocated shipment and they called me to pick up my bottle! crazy how different availability of bourbon differs from state to state!!;- so enjoy and have a shot for me.

I know you are in Cincy, as is my nephew, so you guys have way better access for that and other Buffalo trace and Stitzle-Weller products! My fav is the Weller Antique 107, but I did have some Pappy this past Weekend!!!!! - heard it kills viruses if the proof is over 120

for my non-914 project, we just installed 2 new sink bases and tops in our master bath, fully repainted master bath suite etc ., next up, some garage re arranging.
btw I am at work due to being considered mission essential here at Parris Island, the training must go on as does healthcare, lots of screening, will work unless they completely close the clinic!!
stay safe and clean Ya'all !!

Posted by: ClayPerrine Mar 24 2020, 08:54 AM

Where did you get that? I want one badly! Betty wants me to have one!

Posted by: mepstein Mar 24 2020, 08:59 AM

I'm sure Oscar made it. Put me on the buy list for one too.

Posted by: Tdskip Mar 24 2020, 09:07 AM

Love seeing all these projects - let’s keep this going.

Posted by: ValcoOscar Mar 24 2020, 09:27 AM

Clay- @http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=1143

Yes, I made these. I was bored.

Provide shirt size, then PayPal me $1.00 (Admin Special) with your mailing address.

ovalerio23@gmail.com

That easy...I can do more later once things calm down.

Oscar

Posted by: Bleyseng Mar 24 2020, 10:08 AM

Putting in a apartment in the half of the basement. Sucking up all my "Shelter in Place" time. I'll put in some quality 914 time later today, like waxing the car.


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Posted by: Jonathan Livesay Mar 24 2020, 10:19 AM

No pictures but just got done replacing the circulation pump and motor on our Kenmore dishwasher which gave up the ghost on day 5. Not super exciting but there you go!

Posted by: oldschool Mar 24 2020, 11:46 AM

Got one Oscar

Posted by: ValcoOscar Mar 24 2020, 12:13 PM

Posted by: ClayPerrine Mar 24 2020, 12:35 PM

Just sent $20.00 and shirt size. Admins pay full price so you can keep making cool like this.

Posted by: Bruce Edge Mar 24 2020, 12:41 PM

Good time to get this tractor going, need it badly to drag P cars around yard.


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Posted by: Tdskip Mar 24 2020, 12:49 PM

@http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=19266 Cool project, please keep us posted.

Posted by: Tdskip Mar 24 2020, 12:49 PM

Now you can use it to wash car parts in, grin.

Posted by: ClayPerrine Mar 24 2020, 01:19 PM

Do the headlights make tractor beams?

Posted by: euro911 Mar 24 2020, 01:23 PM

Cool T-shirt(s), Oscar

Looks like everybody's keeping busy and tackling some of those 'one of these days' or 'around to it' projects ...


Our annual Mojave Desert camping trip was cancelled, so I unloaded the food stuffs from 'Eileen' (the Westfalia). Noticed one of the water jugs must have developed a small pinhole and leaked some of it's content onto the carpet I pulled the carpet up and removed the wet wood plank flooring that I had just recently installed, since there was a thin layer of original carpet below it. Thankfully, no water leaked through the planks and the carpet was dry


Scrubbed the Cayman's removable floor mat/carpets. Seems like someone spilled some sort of red punch in the passenger side (one of PO's grand kids). Used a solution of hot water & Purple Power, then rinsed with a high pressure hose, then spun dry in the washing machine and finish dried in the clothes dryer. 'Caymout' looking much better




Can't go to AZ to register the new car right now, so being careful not to draw attention from the local PD while sneaking it out every now & then

If it doesn't rain today, I might tackle removing the vinyl stripes on the front bumper/valance

Posted by: djway Mar 24 2020, 02:12 PM

Can others purchase one of these?

Posted by: bobboinski Mar 24 2020, 02:39 PM

I would be in for an XL.

Posted by: Jonathan Livesay Mar 24 2020, 03:23 PM

The GF wanted a new one, I told her I could fix it for about 20% of a new one and then if she still wanted new in a couple years I would "move" this one (to my shop).

Posted by: flyer86d Mar 24 2020, 03:44 PM

Assembling the engine for the 68 911. It’s going faster than spending an hour a day after work. No pictures yet.

Charlie

Posted by: jd74914 Mar 24 2020, 03:48 PM

Replaced my well pump yesterday. Fun job to pull it.

Posted by: euro911 Mar 24 2020, 03:51 PM

Our old Frigidaire® portable started leaking (again) a few months ago. I replaced a seal in the bottom of the tub 20 years ago and it worked fine. Looks like I need to replace it again, although I'm not looking forward to it. We've just been hand washing stuff ever since it broke. There's only the two of us and we don't use a lot of dishes (we use paper plates), so it's mostly a couple of glasses & eating utensils to do

Posted by: mb911 Mar 24 2020, 04:39 PM

Did a little bit to my car and working on the basement

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Posted by: Maltese Falcon Mar 24 2020, 06:04 PM

An inspiration to modernize my 1929 basement ; your's is coming along nicely !

Posted by: Maltese Falcon Mar 24 2020, 06:13 PM

thumbnail sketching Cayenne pepper themes for an upcoming livery

Posted by: oldschool Mar 24 2020, 06:28 PM

well since we have all this time on our hands, Ive been doing some honey does also...fix kitchen cabinets etc... opened up my garage so my son in-law could refinish a table top for all his music gear.

Posted by: rbzymek Mar 24 2020, 07:04 PM

Renovating our cottage in Charleviox, Michigan. Upper cabinets go in next then on to the family room. Here is the kitchen before and after.

Posted by: AmjadY Mar 24 2020, 07:08 PM

Nice Job! Kitchen looks great. Heading up to gaylord after work tomorrow.

stay well

Posted by: Olympic 914 Mar 24 2020, 07:55 PM

scraping off the wallpaper in a small bathroom. its been up for over 20 years. only coming off a few square inches at a time.

Good thing the GF is helping.... it was HER idea.

I have a small steamer I will dig out tomorrow. see what that does.

It does pass the time though.

Posted by: 90quattrocoupe Mar 24 2020, 09:40 PM

New oil cooler.

Posted by: hndyhrr Mar 24 2020, 10:04 PM

use liquid fabric softner, let it soak in comes off easier. adk me how i know.

Posted by: siverson Mar 24 2020, 10:12 PM

I have had this kit for a while now and almost entirely built now.

-Steve



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Posted by: Tdskip Mar 25 2020, 06:08 AM

Steamer will likely help big time.

Posted by: Tdskip Mar 25 2020, 06:09 AM

Are you available for hire?

Nice work!

Posted by: Tdskip Mar 25 2020, 06:10 AM

@http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=20561

What car is that in?

Posted by: Tdskip Mar 25 2020, 06:11 AM

@http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=654 - Gabe, who is a member here, has been building these with his sons recently. The engineering on the kits is surprisingly good - and they FAST!

Posted by: 90quattrocoupe Mar 25 2020, 12:55 PM

1990 Audi Quattro Coupe with a few mods.

Posted by: rgalla9146 Mar 25 2020, 01:30 PM

My wife and I had matching '87 5000 Turbo Quattros, Pearl White
sedan and wagon. Both had Pearl White OEM Fuchs forged alloys.
Very cool cars.
100mph all day no sweat.
She called me Hans, I called her Michelle.

Posted by: jcambo7 Mar 25 2020, 04:01 PM

Pulled transmission to figure out why every time I loosened my clutch cable to get it properly adjusted I would hear metal on metal rubbing noise. Talked to Dr Evil and he said the ball it mounts on is the wrong one which pushed the fork too close to the pressure plate housing and it should be recessed in.


Since I am waiting on the transmission part to come in I did this. Created a pulley system in my garage to load this roof top tent on my car without assistance since my wife is unable to help (she is 5 foot 1).

Posted by: rgalla9146 Mar 25 2020, 04:22 PM

Details on engine please.
Alum or Mag case ? etc.etc. racy ?

Posted by: raynekat Mar 25 2020, 04:39 PM

Outstanding work on that kitchen there....

Posted by: raynekat Mar 25 2020, 04:40 PM

What's this kit for???
Looks great.

Posted by: Maltese Falcon Mar 25 2020, 04:45 PM

It's "National little red Wagon Day"...I think they meant Radio Flyer !

Posted by: Maltese Falcon Mar 25 2020, 04:46 PM

Hauler too

Posted by: Unobtanium-inc Mar 25 2020, 04:50 PM

It finally stopped snowing and warmed up outside so my son Max and I installed the 5 point belts in his go-kart, and he did his first solo run. It was a good day.


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Posted by: euro911 Mar 25 2020, 05:41 PM

@http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=23013 ... Your kitchen looks much brighter and in essence, larger. Nice job - looking for the finished pix


Just tidying up a few items in the 'new' Cayman. Some of the items that I ordered started showing up today ... the car cover, Bosch windshield wipers, a short UHF/VHF radio antenna for when I get a chance to install the HAM radio in it, and a new factory owner's manual

Doing a little more investigation, I ran the VIN and found out it isn't a base model, it's an 'S' with the 3.4L

Posted by: euro911 Mar 25 2020, 06:25 PM

I built that model kit when I was a mere lad. Wished I still had it.

Posted by: rbzymek Mar 25 2020, 06:31 PM

Thank you.

Posted by: Dion Mar 25 2020, 06:46 PM

@http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=9867 how do you like that RTT thinking of getting one for my Gladiator after I decide on which bed rack I want.

@http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=23013 Kitchen looks great, what a transformation.

Cheers all.

Posted by: jcambo7 Mar 25 2020, 08:04 PM

@http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=2766 I just bought it a couple months ago and we haven’t been able to test it out yet. It should be perfect for us with only camping a few times.

Posted by: Porschef Mar 25 2020, 08:20 PM

Is that an Ocelot?

Posted by: preach Mar 25 2020, 08:34 PM

@http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=7300

3.4 for the Cayman. 3.2s were in the Boxter S for a bit but unless I am mistaken you have a 3.4.

Posted by: r_towle Mar 25 2020, 08:59 PM

My couch keeps trying to get away so I am holding it down as part of my lockdown duties.

Posted by: djway Mar 25 2020, 10:25 PM

You can still buy that kit

Posted by: Gint Mar 25 2020, 10:32 PM

A year long project wrapped last weekend. Worked 14 hour days Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday last week. Never left the house. I am sick and tired of working and never leaving the house to do it.

Posted by: euro911 Mar 26 2020, 01:06 AM

Ah ha ... noted and corrected.

Posted by: Unpretentious Mar 26 2020, 08:27 AM

Heard a Dr. on TV saying in this time of Coronavirus staying at home we should focus on inner peace.

To achieve this we should always finish things we start and we all could use more calm in our lives.

I looked through my house to find things I’d started and hadn't finished, so I finished off a bottle of Merlot, a bottle of Chardonnay, a bodle of Baileys, a butle of wum, tha mainder of Valiumun srciptuns, an a box a chocletz.

Yu haf no idr how feckin fablus I feel rite now. Sned this to thuzl who need inner piss. An telum u luvum. And two hash yer wands, stafe day avrybobby!!!

Posted by: Tdskip Mar 26 2020, 08:30 AM

@http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=124 - well done, the last thing we need right now is a bunch of couches running around in the wild. Thanks for doing your part.

Grin

Posted by: dcheek Mar 26 2020, 09:52 AM

I recently purchased a 1981 Rabbit Diesel Pickup with 14,500 original miles. Shipped from Idaho using Intercity (great company). I've had to go over the entire vehicle to lube and check everything since it's been sitting for so long. My '82 succumbed to the rust worm and it would cost $15000 just to make it "safe"! I'm almost ready to put into service. All I need now is a new battery and install a bed liner.






Dave

Posted by: Andyrew Mar 26 2020, 10:03 AM

WOW that is clean!!!

I had a friend with one of these, Possibly one of the slowest vehicles Id ever driven

Posted by: Root_Werks Mar 26 2020, 10:12 AM

We're building our house, I've been Mandatory WFH until further notice. Been taking full advantage of it. Got my electrical panel finaled! LnI Inspector was really cool about it, we did a Face Time and he had me show him things.




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Posted by: flyer86d Mar 26 2020, 10:38 AM

It’s a 75 2.7S that I bought from Fred about 35 years ago. It had a broken exhaust valve on #4 but did not have a boat load of miles. I rebuilt it with Mahle 2.7RS P&C which I bought 30 years ago, 68 911 (911L) cams, 40 Weber’s. Should be fun in a light car.

The car is all steel except the rear bumper, plastic rear and rear side windows, RS carpets with no sound deadening, old plastic Speedster seats, 911R style dash. Just the basics.

Charlie

Posted by: ClayPerrine Mar 26 2020, 11:19 AM

Dave,
Do you want an AC evaporator for it? I have the complete unit, minus the controls just sitting on a shelf in my garage. I have never owned a VW Rabbit, but my father worked at the Fort Worth plant that built the AC units. He actually designed that evaporator. They hung the first one down the line on the wall as a display. When the plant closed, they took it down and gave it to him. I got it a few years back when he was cleaning out his garage. I have no use for it. It's yours for the cost of shipping.

Clay

Posted by: dcheek Mar 26 2020, 11:38 AM

PM sent

Posted by: 914Toy Mar 26 2020, 01:01 PM

Thanks for a great laugh

Posted by: Unpretentious Mar 26 2020, 05:23 PM

Thanks for a great laugh
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Keith,

Glad you enjoyed it. Humor is good for the heart!

We’re facing unexpected challenges; a good time for personal and eternal reflection.

Blessings,
Jerry

Posted by: RickS Mar 26 2020, 06:52 PM

Thinking of building a kitchen/yard waste compost bin out of scrap lumber. Have a few 2x4s and some chicken wire looking for a job.

Posted by: buck toenges Mar 26 2020, 07:01 PM

Now that is a picture of beauty!

Posted by: ClayPerrine Mar 27 2020, 08:39 AM

I just realized that your signature lists a Fokker D7. That is really cool. And I have to say "Can we get pictures of that Fokker!"

Posted by: Tdskip Mar 27 2020, 08:55 AM

@http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=6103 - score, she looks great.

Posted by: Larmo63 Mar 27 2020, 02:08 PM

I'm doing a complete suspension rebuild on my 911; all bushings, new ball joints & turbo tie rods, rebuilding the steering box, alloy front calipers, new rotors, new pads, hard and soft lines, bearings, seals, tumbling everything to look pretty, powder coating, plating bolts. Basically, better than new. I also recently moved, so now I park in my "Batcave."

Posted by: markhoward Mar 27 2020, 03:36 PM

Bought this in 2003 as a project. Off the road since the 70's and a complete mess. Drove it for the first time today..

Posted by: ValcoOscar Mar 27 2020, 03:39 PM

Nice Mark...

Where are the huge bumpers I rechromed for this beast?

What a cruiser!!!!

Oscar

Posted by: markhoward Mar 27 2020, 03:45 PM

Got em in the rafters but will be installing in the next week or so. Has a long way to go but at least it moves under its own power. I've been pushing this thing around for years!

Posted by: rgalla9146 Mar 27 2020, 03:46 PM

What a coincidence ! I saw a beautiful black convertible today, roof down, nicely lowered with tasteful modern rims.
It was outstanding.
Maiden voyage, here's to you !

Posted by: markhoward Mar 27 2020, 03:50 PM

Thanks, nothing like the first drive! Long time coming and lots of potholes along the way..

Posted by: dlee6204 Mar 27 2020, 04:58 PM

Been putting the finishing touches on my teardrop trailer. I just have some headliner material to install on the interior and then it’ll be ready. I built everything from scratch. Aluminum trailer and the body is all foam. The entire thing weighs 200-300 lbs. I built it to tow behind anything.

Posted by: euro911 Mar 27 2020, 05:08 PM

Nice Targa, 'Goob' ( @http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=17068 ) ... pix of the Bat Cave?

@http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=20897 ... the front end should lower itself fine after you install the hood, grille & bumper assemblies

Cool little teardrop, Doug ( @http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=5956 )


Keep them projects coming ...

Posted by: 9one4tay Mar 27 2020, 05:18 PM

Getting this 74' 2.0 going after a 27 year hibernation:

New gas tank
New clutch kit/flywheel
New engine/trans mounts
New fuel pump relocated up frunk
New shift bushings
New vacuum lines
Rebuilt distributor/electronic ignition
Tangerine Racing ss fuel lines
and lots of other small bits


Looking to buy a 2.0 ECU mounting Bracket if anyone has one

Travis


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Posted by: Betty Mar 27 2020, 09:13 PM

More pictures? Interior too?

Posted by: markhoward Mar 27 2020, 09:39 PM

It did settle some but the few hunid pounds off the front is definitely showing. @http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=5956 , looking forward to those interior shots..

Posted by: djway Mar 28 2020, 12:28 AM

The Dude Abides

Posted by: porschetub Mar 28 2020, 04:33 PM

Finishing some odd jobs on my house which is now on the market,one reason for selling is it is very isolated ,however that is sadly an advantage now as we are locked down.
Any work is limited as I can't buy materials except online which is a real PITA.
Repaired my old faithful Bosch 5" angle grinder as I'am fitting a towbar to my VW T4 Tranporter van,for some reason the towbar was missing except for the bolt on chassis plates but all the wiring was tucked up under the bumper so at least I don't have to do that .
Will see how I go but may move the 914 home from storage and do outstanding overdue jobs.
Keen to do more work but my head space is wrong,anyway got to pass the time somehow,we have 1 month I strongly suspect it may be extended .

Posted by: 914forme Mar 28 2020, 07:22 PM

Since the Virus does not like heat or UV-3, I figured what would make me the safest guy on the planet.

Some welding, so out came the TIG and MIG, and we started to weld, and weld, and weld some more.

First thing I did was weld up a gantry crane, we had one at the farm shop for years I forgot how handy they are for everyday tasks. IT is still not ready for prime time pictures but I pressed it into service today, lifting some gas cylinders, righting a tool box I had on its side wot weld up a ZTFab welding cart.



Of course I could not leave well enough alone, and decided to change the mounts for the axles so they have a bit more meat to hold them true. And then I don't like safe chains as my main way of keeping a bootle on the cart, so I took some bottle wall mounts, and fabricated a mount so they work on the cart. I got them from my welding supplier they were 17, and 22 respectfully, less than the cost for me to fabricate them. Bottles going no where.



Everything loaded up on the US General tool cabinet. I used to have all of this on two craftsmen boxes. They will be repurposed for a bench I am building.



Next I picked up a quick jack right before our governor tossed us into lock down. Paid $500 for the 7000 lbs version. Issue is it is not easy to move. So I saw an idea on the internet, and I decided it was to complicated. I had these from an outfield stand, and well they never out feed correctly, and two I am using them to support long picks of tube and steel so I can fixture on the welding bench. So I had a bunch of them.



Mounted them to the lift arms, so that when it comes down the weight of the lift is a fulcrum and the wheels will lift the bottom of the lift up about 1/4"



Now it is easy to move around the shop.



Thats all for today, hopefully get back out tomorrow go through stuff and cleanup a bit. Need to get lawn equipment in for service, and winter tires off the 7 series. Means I can like I like to.


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Posted by: euro911 Mar 29 2020, 01:53 PM

I guess I could have posted this in either the 'shelter me' or 'not working on the 914' threads

The Ghia died a few months ago and had it 'AAA'd' home for diagnosis. After testing different components, found the root cause to be a worn out ignition switch. Digging through the rat's nest of wiring behind the dash made it apparent that this was not it's first rodeo (due to all the butt connectors found). Not only had the electrical portion of the switch fail, but the tumbler assembly would not stay in the barrel and came out with the key at times, so I purchased both new components last month.

Yesterday, I replaced the switch components and wired into the harness, and made some minor repairs to the instrument cluster in the speedo (the lower lamp assembly wouldn't stay in it's socket, so I secured it in place with liquid tape) ... and re-inserted the other lamp sockets that had become dislodged during my poking around in there






It was also missing the lower dash/knee pad, so I had ordered a new EMPI pad when I ordered the switch stuff. My wife assisted, holding the pad in place whilst I crawled into the trunk to attach the washers & nuts - which was a royal PITA. I have the scars on my arms and hands to prove it

Reinstalled the new turn signal switch (that I replaced a couple months ago) and the steering wheel just before nightfall. In any event, everything worked out OK ... and if the battery still has enough oomph, I'll see if it'll start up today

Posted by: Daryl32 Mar 29 2020, 03:29 PM

I have a garage full of 1/24th and 1/10th scale projects to keep me busy.

Just not sure where to start. They all need cleaning the playing with!

Posted by: tygaboy Mar 29 2020, 03:56 PM

I made not quite matching "his & hers" computer stands for use with our smart trainers.
Nice to be able to find a use for a few roll cage left overs!


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Posted by: mepstein Mar 29 2020, 04:33 PM

OK, now I'm jealous.

Posted by: ClayPerrine Mar 29 2020, 06:22 PM

I spent Saturday and Sunday replacing the exhaust manifold on my Jeep Comanche.

I replaced the exhaust manifold with the broken stud with a header. They moved the O2 sensor bung to the other side of the truck, so I had to strip the harness and move the wires for the O2 sensor to run down the right side of the bell housing. The pictures are me sitting in the engine compartment removing the electrical tape from the harness.






Turns out the EGR tube twisted off the threads on the fitting for the mainfold side of the tube. I braved the outside world, and bought some steel rod. I used it to make 2 pipe plugs (Nothing is available in M22x1.5 at our local Ace hardware). I own a M22x1.5 die, so I threaded the rod, then cut it off and ground a 13mm section on the end so it had square flats on it. I screwed them into the EGR connection on the bottom of the mainfold, and into the header's EGR port. This will have to do until I can get the right fitting to replace on the end of the old EGR tube.

I put everything back together. In the process I found out the header now blocks one bolt that holds both the header and the intake manifold to the head. I dropped that ^$%@%$^%@ bold 28 times (Yes, I was counting) before I finally got it started. I had to tighten it from the bottom with an open end wrench. Dropped the wrench a few times, one right smack in the center of my forehead.

I am tired, bloody and battered. But the exhaust leak I had is now fixed.

Posted by: mepstein Mar 29 2020, 07:10 PM

Ok. Found one. I might have more but that would require more digging.
It’s not as pretty as yours.


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Posted by: mbseto Mar 30 2020, 11:14 AM

Good eye, @http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=11106 . Buffalo Trace has been tricky to find here since their little warehouse scandal. Not sure if that was the cause. But my kid has been going to school down near Nashville, so when I go to visit I must drive a good portion of the bourbon trail. Just trying to be a good dad. South of Louisville they are never out of anything and the prices are about 15-20% better than here, so I make sure to stock up. I'll drink to your health!

Posted by: mb911 Mar 30 2020, 01:02 PM

Finished most of the basement now..

Posted by: theer Mar 30 2020, 01:19 PM

I have one, too from an early (1970) parts car. Mine is more like Mark's in terms of condition.

Posted by: euro911 Mar 30 2020, 01:59 PM

The remodel looks great, Ben. What did your basement look like before?

Posted by: mb911 Mar 30 2020, 02:29 PM

@http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=7300 it was just bare concrete.. We moved in the 21st of January this year and got all this done in short order..

Posted by: North Coast Jim Mar 30 2020, 04:15 PM

Went to Home "Projects" again today. I'm surprised at the amount of paint flying off the shelves. The couples buying it have the female with a big smile and the male partner with a frown on his face. I buy nothing but guaranteed "10 year" paint. No color changed allowed during that period. Ha Ha

Posted by: 913B Mar 30 2020, 10:08 PM

I like your roller bearing hack on the QJ. Can I ask you a few questions if you don't mind? Approximately how far from the hole did you install the bearing? Also is there a nut holding the screw inside the QJ rail, probably not I am thinking. Did you use a self-tapping screw or maybe you made some threads in the bar to screw it in.
Sorry for all the questions. I found an inexpensive equivalent from harbor freight and thought this would make moving the QJ around easier.

Thank you for your input.
Ted

Posted by: euro911 Mar 31 2020, 02:21 AM

... and how much weight can those rollers handle?

Posted by: Unobtanium-inc Mar 31 2020, 09:20 AM

Gotta keep busy, right? We've been running the kart so much that it started to stall and run like crap. I suspected the plug was probably pretty fouled so Max got his first taste of small engine maintenance. Clean plug, it runs good.


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Posted by: euro911 Mar 31 2020, 02:11 PM

It's good to teach him some of those 'roadside' fixes at an early age, but surely you have a soda blast cabinet, no? ...

I had a go-kart at that age and had tons of fun with it. Even though we lived in a large metropolis, I still drove it on some of the twistie streets in our neighborhood. Only got stopped by the Sheriff once ... When we got a minibikes, it was easier to dart into a neighbor's back yard to avoid getting caught


(3) 5-quart Mobil-1 0-40W oil jugs were delivered yesterday ... now, just waiting for the HAZET 2169 filter wrench so I can change the oil in the Cayman. USPS says it's out for delivery today

Posted by: Unobtanium-inc Mar 31 2020, 02:37 PM

At the shop yes, at home no, just elbow grease, it's cheap.

Posted by: rgalla9146 Mar 31 2020, 05:34 PM

That shouldn't happen with normal use.
Make sure the choke is fully open.
Adjust the mixture.
Good lessons for kids.
My first experience with an engine was a 2 cycle single made by Hirth.
The company is probably stiil making engine parts for Porsche.

Posted by: euro911 Apr 1 2020, 12:48 AM

Finished tidying up a few loose ends on the Ghia, drove it it out from under the lift and made a few runs around the block, then parked it on the street. It had been parked under the lift for a few months waiting to get fixed, so I was happy that the battery still had enough charge to start the motor

I need to change the oil and do a cursory undercarriage inspection on the Cayman, so I'll get it moved onto the lift tomorrow. The HAZET oil filter wrench was delivered today √ ... Mobil-1 oil was delivered yesterday √ ... and already had a couple of K&N oil filters on hand √ ... so I should be good to go

Film at 11 ... maybe ...

Posted by: Dion Apr 1 2020, 10:18 AM

Just for fun... 914 “Flunder” hood.

908/02 Livery, just some garage art to hang on the walls.


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Posted by: 914junkie Apr 1 2020, 11:06 AM

Finished the bodywork and paint on the Arena Red 986S and rebuilding the front suspension on the Cayenne Turbo along with other "while you're in there" maintenance items. That CTT is the most complicated vehicle I've ever worked on. Both are really fun though. I would never have believed there would be a time I could buy both of those for less than a decent 914. The Boxster S is no 914 but I love driving it and fills the void for now. Still always searching for that elusive smoking deal on another teener. For now I have to live vicariously through you guys. Stay healthy and safe everyone ~ Cheers

Posted by: MidshipMadness Apr 1 2020, 11:52 AM

I also own a 2001 Toyota MR2 Spyder and I'm in the last stages of modifying the drivetrain so this thing can get out of it's own way.

I decided to swap a 2zz JDM engine into the car and have a Rotrex supercharger installed on a custom bracket and WTA intercooling.

I just completed my exhaust system and you can see the 4th pipe is redirected away from the Rotrex. Here are a few pics of the header I constructed. Forming the merge collector

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Posted by: davehg Apr 1 2020, 11:56 AM

Since the 914s are getting love at the restorer's shop, I turned my attention to some Jeep projects I had lingering.

Installed a set of side steps/sliders



Powdercoated, painted, and installed new differential covers and diff skid plates.







Finished off some CB and GMRS install details.







Took her out on a fun Jeep trail run.

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Posted by: Jamie Apr 1 2020, 12:32 PM

If you guys get desperate I live 12 mi. from Buffalo Trace distillery and can probably find what you need.

Posted by: euro911 Apr 1 2020, 01:18 PM

I see the CB antenna ... what antenna did you install for the GMRS radio?

Posted by: DRPHIL914 Apr 1 2020, 01:24 PM

i bet you can literally smell it can’t you!!!
well, i would never turn down a bottle of Blanton’s or Weller Special Reserve or Antique 107, any Weller for that matter! i am sure that we could work out some type of 914 parts trade for Bourbon!! can’t get Weller or Blanton’s here in SC at all. if you need any parts i have some stuff here ......

Posted by: davehg Apr 1 2020, 01:40 PM

Used a Comet antenna and NMO hood mount (held on via tension bolts), and fed the wire into the spare grommet for what would've been the clutch pedal if I had a 6 spd instead of the auto.

Great range.

Posted by: tygaboy Apr 1 2020, 02:48 PM

Working on another gate for a local school...
Lots of fun TIG welding EVERY ONE of those connections from the perforated panel to the frame, on BOTH sides!


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Posted by: 914forme Apr 1 2020, 06:06 PM

@http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=3983 Lets see if I can answer the questions posed:

Self tapping screws, did not feel like getting all pretty at this time. Some times down and dirty is the proper application. Yes I could have drilled out the tube, mounted a few weld nut plates and done it all, fancy. But why in the end, not like I am getting paid to make it work, just eliminating a very frustrating operational issue. In that you can't move with a small push of a finger. Now I can, maybe not a finger, but certainly not a heavy hand.

I have a jig I made that I clamped to the tube with the lift in the upright position. Top hole is 4.5 inches away from the floor.

As far as weight, I am not worried, 101 pounds is a single frame, with my extension lets call it 150. Divided by 4, and we are seeing 37.5 pounds per corner. It is a steel ball bearing, it will not be crushed by the load. And the backer that ball rides on, is backed by the tube it is screwed to. For the amount of movement it will have on my shop floor, I doubt I will wear it out. If I do lessons will be learned and fix will be applied. And testing will begin again.

Maybe the next iteration will have a solid steel tooled /hardened bearing surface. Doubt I will see the day. And I have a complete set of replacement units off another out feed setup.

Posted by: bigkensteele Apr 1 2020, 08:04 PM

Can I come over and help. I will bring my own gloves, mask and bourbon glass.

Posted by: euro911 Apr 1 2020, 08:10 PM

Good choice. A lot of my HAM radio associates run the '2x4'. I typically run Comet or Diamond U/V mobile antennas, but only recently picked up a '2x4' for myself.

I'm getting ready to install a Kenwood TM-V71A U/V radio in the Cayman with a small hatchback mount and a short U/V antenna. The 2x4 will be going on my Tundra in the near future.



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Got off to a late start, so only got it drained. Will fill it up tomorrow








A friend is supposed to stop by tomorrow afternoon to look at a partial remodel/roof rebuild on our laundry room. We're gonna toss around a few ideas and decide which route we'll take ... either re-sheath & re-shingle the flat roof, or build up a gable roof like we did on the adjacent den roof

Posted by: djway Apr 2 2020, 02:13 AM

Nice to see another scale modeler. My old club put on some nice contest in Riverside CA. I have had a few cars featured on magazine covers and I was even on Hot Rod TV. Here are a few I have some pictures of

I also have some 10th, 8th and 5th scale RC but have not had them out in years.


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Posted by: rgalla9146 Apr 2 2020, 06:35 AM

Update;
After a delay of weeks due to the the virus I found suitable wide boards
right in my own shed.
I whittled them up a few days ago.
My wife did the rest.
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Posted by: euro911 Apr 2 2020, 07:08 PM

Nice Rack ... lol

Well, I decided to take my time and let every drop of oil drain from the Cayman. Whilst under there, hit the motor with degreaser and a brush, then finished it off with brake cleaner. The old oil didn't look or feel bad, but I wanted peace of mind.

When it was time to think about adding the new, I realized I didn't have a new crush washer for the drain plug. Well, I drove down to where the local Porsche dealer was - and found it really 'WAS'. Apparently they moved 12 miles away! To make matters worse, the dealership is temporarily closed to the public, so there went that option.

Thinking ... I called Andy at Callas Rennsport, which is only about a mile away. Drove over there just before closing time, did an elbow bump and Andy handed me the much needed washer Thanks again @http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=10742

Here's the result of the cleansing:

Posted by: Jett Apr 2 2020, 08:34 PM

The car is two miles away... but we did get updated pics today.


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Posted by: 76-914 Apr 2 2020, 08:51 PM

Great fab.

Posted by: kahluver Apr 3 2020, 08:48 AM

I'm finally getting around to my other non-Porsche projects - this is why I haven't been on this site in a while. Finished sorting my '55 TBird and getting it ready for BringaTrailer. I spent the last year putting EFI, electric power steering and general clean up and sorting.

I think I'm going to hold off on selling it and just drive it around now that we're social distancing.

Posted by: kahluver Apr 3 2020, 08:53 AM

This is what I'm focused on for the coming weeks.... It's nice to have more time to wrench on stupid stuff. Sorry, more non-914 stuff.

This started as a free '66 MGB rolling shell which I'm about 1/2 way through. I got the 5.0 V8 and T5 trans mounted. I just finished rebuilding and lifting the stock front end 3 inches for my tractor tires. I'm finishing up narrowing a toyota pickup rear end w/ LSD and 3" lift for the rear.

Posted by: Rleog Apr 3 2020, 09:02 AM

Just ordered a set of Spoke’s LED fog light arrays for my 911.

Posted by: ValcoOscar Apr 3 2020, 09:31 AM

Gabe-

I like what you've done with that little bird and now the MG.
My bro has over 25 birds from the 50's and 60's, plus a warehouse of parts.

I'd like to see more of your V8 MGB build.

Hope to see ya soon.

Oscar

Posted by: Driver174 Apr 3 2020, 09:53 AM

Time for bodywork & paint!



Interior coating



Prep for paint

Posted by: rgalla9146 Apr 3 2020, 08:20 PM

That's a beautiful T-bird. Looks just right.

Posted by: mb911 Apr 3 2020, 08:26 PM

Did some wiring tonight.. Getting stuff figured out..

Posted by: Spoke Apr 3 2020, 08:48 PM

I'm working on your boards now Bob. Thanks! Besides yours, I can only do 2 more 911 sets before I run out of heatsinks. The company I buy them from in Michigan (HeatsinkUSA) are shut down for civilian orders and are only taking orders for the military.

Posted by: 913B Apr 4 2020, 11:52 PM

So did you install 4 roller bearings per rack or just 2 on the other end of the plastic rollers for each rack?

Thank you Stephen.

Posted by: StarBear Apr 5 2020, 10:49 AM

What I've been doing with my "staycation" time: The new JWest shifter works wonderfully. Since the base column was too large for the console bottom hole, I didn't like the look of the bare metal column base, I prefer to keep things looking as near original as possible and JWest offers no boot adapter for a center console car ... I made a new, extended shifter boot! Photos show progress. 1.Starting point 2.Used current boot as top and made a new column base skirt. 3.Enlarged console base hole. 4.Fabricated larger boot retaining ring. 5.Stitched current conical boot to new cylindrical skirt (the transition and hand-stitching took hours). 6.Attached new retaining ring. 7.Assembled through the underside of console bottom. 8.Reconnected the instruments and heater light, then installed console bottom and instrument cluster panel.

Done! Now for a nice air-cooled drive!
1.2.3.5.6.7.8.8.

Posted by: euro911 Apr 5 2020, 01:53 PM

cool

My wife & I did a quick wash & dry on the Ghia, then took a little drive around town, then donned our N95 masks & HF gloves and picked some groceries.

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Posted by: euro911 Apr 5 2020, 02:18 PM

Got a little carried away with a wax job on the Cayman ...

Wax-on, wax off ...

Posted by: StarBear Apr 5 2020, 02:27 PM

Beautiful T-bird. Sure it will go for big $$$.

Posted by: porschetub Apr 5 2020, 02:28 PM

Got my car out of storage which is only down the road,added fresh fuel and did usual prime and pump it it fired straight up.

Decided to get the tach swapped out as it died a while back,I could only buy one from a later 911 (not silver dot) but it was cosmetically challenged so the price was right and it cleaned up nice after I fitted LED light strip inside,I have replaced the BA7 lamps with LED's also.
I will need to reset my Tachadaptor as my replacement tach works on a different voltage than the old one,I have the jumper to put back in when I find it,real bugger as I have all my parts packed away for when I move but have forgotten where they are .
Wipers stopped working recently but after removing the lower dash trim piece I found the plug had come off the switch sorted that as its a loose fit, yet to test.

More to follow.

Posted by: dan10101 Apr 5 2020, 02:32 PM

I had fun tying the 914 to a tree.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g7KAW_YlgJk

I also spent the last several weeks getting the Barn Find 944 running.

The rest of the time has been spent making the videos.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_82x2k7z_MI&t=4s

Posted by: sixnotfour Apr 5 2020, 03:11 PM

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Posted by: FlacaProductions Apr 5 2020, 03:29 PM

Started assembly on another 914...thinking about starting a build thread...

Posted by: djway Apr 5 2020, 03:37 PM

Have you built this kit before? Not one of the better fitting kits out there. ENTEX had a kit but the detail was even worse. I think it was 10th scale.

Posted by: dan10101 Apr 5 2020, 03:38 PM

Lots of fun that day. Didn't think about the virus.
I like this one with the smoke coming from every orifice.

Posted by: Unobtanium-inc Apr 5 2020, 04:52 PM

Back in the day we used to use the GA Shadetree method for getting wrecked cars back in shape. Tie to a tree, put it in reverse and hold on tight, a bootleg frame straightner!

Posted by: FlacaProductions Apr 5 2020, 04:52 PM

@http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=19266 - I have not built this one before and I'm not looking for anything spectacular - just fun. I'll build it up as much like mine as I can when it comes to cosmetics, anyway. Olympic blue, black bumpers, etc....I'll check out the entex offering, too....

Posted by: euro911 Apr 5 2020, 05:17 PM

Since the recovery from back surgery is going well and has renewed the spirit level of my mechanical ego, I need to start cleaning up my garage, as there's tools and boxes full of new car parts that have built up over the past year. It's supposed to rain next week, so I'll attempt to start consolidating and organizing a bit while stuck inside.




I'd like to make my way to the back to work on my old Harley. The front rotor got warped the last time I rode her in 2018, (long story), and I ordered a new rotor & brake pads and a front brake lever (which was the root cause). Hopefully we won't be on lock-down when summer rolls around, and I can take her out again (?)

Posted by: draganc Apr 5 2020, 06:30 PM

Building my new CNC plasma cutting table....

Posted by: Olympic 914 Apr 5 2020, 06:38 PM

Started working on the old Rigid Chopper.

Little tapping and I can't remember how long its been since I did lifters in it.

So I ordered new solid lifters and lifter blocks. Then took a close look at the cam and found a spot on it. Now I ordered an Andrews #7 cam for it. It has an OLD .475 Sifton cam in it now and is a screamer. The Andrews cam is as close in specs as I can find. Little more lift, but I have room on the S&S heads.

Its an 88 incher, 4 1/4 stroke and 3 5/8 bore, up fro the stock 74 inches.

So now I'm thinking maybe doing a cleanup bore and new S&S pistons. I do vaguely remember doing a hone and rings at least twice.

The paint on the cases and trans is looking pretty bad also. Along with the chrome on the rocker boxes and kicker cover.

I'm really afraid where this will end up...

Posted by: mepstein Apr 5 2020, 07:40 PM

I traded money to my builder for pics of the engine for bike #2


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Posted by: dan10101 Apr 5 2020, 08:21 PM

We did that a couple weeks ago on a friends Jeep with a bent tie rod bar. we used a bolt drilled into the concrete from the frame job on my 914, I told him, go easy! We replaced it the next week. LOL

Posted by: Unobtanium-inc Apr 6 2020, 07:34 AM

Ok, I split and stacked all the wood, now what?



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Posted by: ClayPerrine Apr 6 2020, 08:58 AM

I used a steel basketball post and a very large Oak tree as a frame machine when my nephew got hit in the side of his Datsun 510. A comealong and some very large tow straps were used to pull the B pillar back into place. He never did repaint the orange doors to match the blue car, but they fit.

Posted by: billh1963 Apr 6 2020, 09:29 AM

I'm still working...no quarantine for me. But, since my youngest son is home from Texas A&M we did claybar, compound and polish my two 996's. I don't have good "after" pictures of each car but we did take them for a drive afterward. I let my son drive the red one and I drove the white one. They were "much faster" after the waxing

Posted by: daytona Apr 6 2020, 09:54 AM

Hi all,
This stay at home order is a necessary inconvenience, but it is allowing me to spend some additional time with my car project. Lately been doing a lot of parts prep and cleaning prior to installing back in the car. Started the restoration of my 1968 E-Type in November 2018. The body work was performed by Bodywerks in Holly Hill, FL, and the engine build was done by Gary Hagopian. Below are some couple of pics.

Stating point.





Engine coming out.



On the left is the engine builder Gary Hagopian, and me. In the background is the Jag body just back from the body shop.



Body work in progress. Complete floor, sills, and rocker panels were replaced as well as both door skins, trunk floor, lower rear quarters, and rear valance.

Posted by: DRPHIL914 Apr 6 2020, 09:54 AM

looking good Bill, enjoy!!
i think i finally finished tuning my rebiuld MPS#1, perfect idle, satisfied with part and full load A/F readings. Idle is at 950rpm 12.8-13AF, SO- moving on to other things- oh and i am NOt at one job for next 2 weeks. sorry, Bill i guess you have to shelter in place in your office...... do you have your N95 mask for those “close encounters”?

Posted by: daytona Apr 6 2020, 09:57 AM

One more photo of the jag.

Day I picked it up from the body shop.

Posted by: billh1963 Apr 6 2020, 10:12 AM

No mask..just distancing. Case count here is pretty low...just using lots of caution

Posted by: billh1963 Apr 6 2020, 10:14 AM

Absolutely love the XKE. Hard to believe I've never owned one

Posted by: CoronaMike Apr 6 2020, 11:11 AM

Interior-matching vinyl driving mask.

Posted by: billh1963 Apr 6 2020, 12:10 PM

I think I saw a mask like that in “Pulp Fiction”

Posted by: StarBear Apr 6 2020, 12:12 PM

Or "Bonfire of the Vanities".

Posted by: CoronaMike Apr 6 2020, 12:14 PM

I think I saw a mask like that in “Pulp Fiction”


Yeah - there IS a slight bondage element to it. The gag-ball is on the inside.

Posted by: euro911 Apr 6 2020, 01:19 PM

I ran out of N95 masks and none of the local stores had any in stock ... so I got one of these ...

Posted by: CoronaMike Apr 6 2020, 01:59 PM

Just put a cloth backing on it and you're good to go!

Posted by: euro911 Apr 6 2020, 02:42 PM

OK, here's some sit on your butt entertainment for at least an hour


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=/5mipFoK3F0U



I took the Cayman out for a 60 mile 405 freeway drive last night, down to Huntington Beach and back home

Posted by: flyer86d Apr 6 2020, 02:47 PM

Pulled the plastic rear window into the 68 911. I don’t want to do that again anytime soon. My fingertips are hurting. Next I will glue the 911R style rear quarter windows in.

Charlie

Posted by: anderssj Apr 6 2020, 03:14 PM

Re-doing the shower in the master bath.

Doctor said that at my age I should put in a bar...



I would have thought all that glass could be a hazard, but "doctor's orders"

Posted by: ctc911ctc Apr 6 2020, 04:02 PM

Fixed the ice maker in the Fridge, (only been broken 9 months) seems that the geniuses at Kitchenaid decided that it would be a good idea to have all of the buttons on the door with the smarts on the inside where they are connected by 16 gauge wires susceptible to breaking in 2 years of use. 4 wires were broken through and the power wire was intermittent, worked with the door closed......

The self-test system told me to replace all of the expensive parts!

Posted by: oldschool Apr 6 2020, 10:55 PM

YOU BAD BOY!

Posted by: Maltese Falcon Apr 6 2020, 11:32 PM

Tuned up and lubed the old can opener, had the urge for some tuna sandwiches. Using a bit of Paul Newman olive oil on the gears, it runs like a well tuned 935 now ! The Apple Pan in WLA probably has Thee Best tuna sandwiches (pick-up only now) but not venturing out much .

Posted by: euro911 Apr 7 2020, 03:29 AM

... and the wife asked why I didn't wake her up to go along?

... so we took a 100 mile round trip up the coast highway to the Ventura County line and back last night, left about 10:30 PM, got home about 1:30 this AM

She wasn't too thrilled that I bought the Cayman at first - citing a lack of parking space, but apparently she likes it now. I'm selling her '99 Beetle and my '96 Tacoma, so we're gaining some of that parking space back. I waved an ad I saw for a white '99 Boxter under her nose (like a carrot in front of a mule), and she actually smiled ...

Posted by: ctc911ctc Apr 7 2020, 09:37 AM

Too much organization time! All of the small parts are now organized. Still can't find stuff but it is lost in an organized fashion!

Posted by: tygaboy Apr 7 2020, 10:51 AM

I wrapped up the fab work on the gates for a local school. On to adding color.


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Posted by: Tdskip Apr 7 2020, 04:08 PM

Tore the SBC 350 engine in the FJ40 down, found that the interior condition of the engine was not stellar.

Posted by: eric9144 Apr 7 2020, 09:07 PM

@http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=11000 I have a Langmuir table too, loved the 1st one, still haven't built out the new one, the smaller gen 1 was a ton of fun

Posted by: euro911 Apr 8 2020, 07:40 PM

Being a HAM radio nerd, I wanted to install a VHF/UHF two-way radio in the Cayman. I received the hatchback antenna mount in the mail this morning, so I rounded up the needed length coax cable and connectors, and installed the antenna this afternoon.





Still need to find the ideal place to install the radio and run the power wiring from the battery to it

Posted by: Maltese Falcon Apr 9 2020, 09:44 AM

On the way to picking up some Essential hardware for bldg. maint , just outside DTLA area. Novel street intersection for these times I'd say Odd that the #s appearing on both street names (running 2 diff directions) appear identical ¡

Posted by: sb914 Apr 9 2020, 10:28 AM

my dad used to have a ham radio back in the 70s. We used to go to shakeys pizza to meet some of the people we were talking to. My “Handel” was “warm finger”
What’s your Handel mark ?

Posted by: ClayPerrine Apr 9 2020, 12:50 PM

Actually,your dad was probably talking on a CB. A "Handle" was used by CB radio operators instead of their names. People who actually get an amateur radio license use their call sign as required by law. Mine is "KC5 HCV". I let it lapse a while back, and I need to renew it.

Posted by: euro911 Apr 9 2020, 07:41 PM

Yep, 'handles' were a CB (11 meters) thing. I got into CB when I was in the 2nd grade (in 1962) ... walkie talkies, then expanded into the real world in 1965 - bought a 5-channel Halicrafters CB-20 mobile that my dad & I installed in his '65 Chevy pickup.

I could only afford the radio from my lawn mowing money, so my dad bought the antenna, spring, cable and ball mount. He also had to apply for the license (KCO-6160), because I was only 11 years old. Got out of it in the mid~late 70s as college, work, women and a Porsche 911 started taking up my time

Got back into 11 meters in the late 80s, then got a 'Tech+' Amateur (HAM) license in the late 90s. Upgraded to 'General' Class several years later, and 'Extra' Class a few years ago (KF6IRK).


( @http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=15191 ) - As for my 'handle', I've had a few different ones over the years. During the early 70s, it was 'Pot Head' and 'Uncle Jam' - everybody just called me 'UJ', and 'Godzilla' at times ... then there was a SSB (single sideband) number: 'Wiskey November 911' on the free-band.

Funny, a lot of my HAM friends have recently resurrected their old CB stations, so I joined in too. We operate on channel 38 (27.385) LSB (lower sideband) as 'Kapt Irk', or '901' every now & then

The mess in the CA garage now ...




I still restore old tube CB & HAM radios when progress on all my other projects are held up ...

Posted by: Mueller Apr 9 2020, 11:59 PM

I have had these 3D metal kits for years.

Finally got around to start on them tonight.

The ship is cheaper made in China kit, maybe 2 hours to build it.

The plane is a higher end Japanese kit. More detail and I also taking the time to file off the tabs that are left from removing from the flat sheet.

3 hours so far on the plane. I'll work on it tomorrow night.

Posted by: SixerJ Apr 10 2020, 07:20 AM

It’s been long overdue to stop using the basement as a bike and ski / boot room....

Scrapped some crappy cupboards from the front to make space

Ikea kitchen cabinets around the workbench at the back

Horizontal Unistrut rails on the walls as flexible fixing points, couple of Steadyracks (excellent BTW) for the bikes and chopped down M12 bolts with PVC tube slipped over to protect the skis

Posted by: Mueller Apr 10 2020, 10:12 AM

Nice job on that remodel. I've been wanting to store my bokes like that, I'll have to look at thoses mounts.

Posted by: SixerJ Apr 10 2020, 10:50 AM

Not the cheapest racks, but not outrageously expensive and really saves space.

I went for the standard rack and it works fine with the road and middle of the road MTB tyre widths.

The outside edge of the mountain bike handlebars is 27” from the wall. Would probably get a little closer without the skis in the way / I have narrower bars than the newest MTB bike mind.

Posted by: Morph914 Apr 10 2020, 12:42 PM

Due to the current situation, I have made much progress on my body and paint work and now have it close to ready for the paint shop. I have done all the body work and painted all the interior and underside areas, but will have all the exterior panels done by a pro.

Posted by: TravisNeff Apr 10 2020, 12:58 PM

Reworking the interior on Jen's car. Had to rebuild the driver seat and frame. Sewing by hand was a challenge. All the stitching came loose on the side lower side bolsters and when I pulled off the covers from the foam the stitching came loose on all the pleats.


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Posted by: Retroracer Apr 10 2020, 02:41 PM

GT FUEL GAUGE SHENANIGANS


So I found an 80's 60mm VDO fuel gauge NOS on eBay - which I bought for for $32. Why would I do that?

As you may know, the 914/6 GT cars used a black faced, chrome dot, 60mm VDO fuel gauge with an empty tank indicator. It looks way cool and is one of those collection of things that people in the know will look for as they glance into any GT cockpit, to see how far the owner/builder went in their search to be truthful to the factory cars. I've seen recreations of these listed for $1500 on eBay. Which is mental. There is no way on earth I'm going to pay that much for one!

In order to duplicate this "rare as hens teeth and twice as pricey" piece from what I bought, I will need to:

- change the fascia from white to black, with correct lettering / ticks
- change the black dot indictor to chrome dot
- add a second bulb assembly for the EMPTY indicator
- change the electrical working range from 0-180 ohms to the 914 sender (5-90ohms?)
- paint the internal bezel ring black

So quite the list, then. On the other hand, what else can I work on? And, if it all goes horribly wrong, I'm down $32. Worse things could happen.

So here is a sequence of pics showing some of the above being addressed:









The raised mounting on the can for the dial illumination is flattened and machined out to allow for 2 VDO older style illumination bulbs. These will be mounted in a custom back panel machined from aluminum, the secured to the can with two M3 machine screws.









So all that to sort out the EMPTY indicator mounting, and not much of the other "to do" items....!

More to come as some ordered parts need to arrive, and some electrical test & design work is completed.

TO BE CONTINUED...

- Tony

Posted by: sixnotfour Apr 10 2020, 02:54 PM

nice find...anxious to see more..

Posted by: 914forme Apr 10 2020, 07:10 PM

Today I replaced the spindle on our 72" deck Zero Turn commercial unit. The gantry crane came in quite handy, lifted the mower off the deck, pulled the deck out, lowered the mower, lift the deck. Had it all done in about an hour. Lowered the deck, lifted the more, moved the deck back under the mower, and lowered the mower.

Man I love having a crane again.

All that so the wife can take it out, and cut grass at 10 MPH, that mower is a beast.

Posted by: euro911 Apr 10 2020, 08:36 PM

Whilst out on a drive a few nights ago, looked like the Cayman developed a small coolant leak. I checked the coolant level when we got home - added a 1/2 quart of distilled water to bring it up to the MAX level.

I got it up on the lift and removed the underbody panels today.







Will start it up and look for the source of the leak tomorrow. Hoping it's just a failing O-ring in one of the tubing connectors, but will fix whatever it needs. May be replacing all of the O-rings, and any hoses as needed.

Posted by: Targa70 Apr 10 2020, 09:31 PM

Made 4 Easter Slingshots for my kids.

Posted by: Jett Apr 10 2020, 09:38 PM

Ensuring that the squirrels have a place to eat. Bought this off Etsy


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Posted by: Cairo94507 Apr 11 2020, 07:52 AM

Jett - I am definitely not showing that to my wife. We have a large back yard with huge redwoods surrounding it and have squirrels all over the place. She wants me to make a large squirrel house so they have nice place to stay out of the weather.....yeah, they do just fine in the trees. Nice job - I know the little buggers will love it.

Posted by: Jett Apr 11 2020, 08:05 AM

Lol I hear you, my wife has a 25lb bag of nuts that we go thru every three months. And yes there is talk of a squirrel condo as well

Posted by: Jett Apr 11 2020, 08:12 AM

My friend installed our NOS Bamberg in the 77 targa, and the dictation works . We love the uniqueness of these old cars . Finding the matching power antenna was a challenge.

The car is close to finished, but looks happy in the sun


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Posted by: Larmo63 Apr 11 2020, 08:55 AM

Elephant Racing rear sway bar mounts getting welded in. The stout Tarrett sway bar ripped one of the stock mounts right off of the chassis.

Once that is in place everything gets dropped and rebuilt/renewed.

Posted by: tygaboy Apr 11 2020, 09:20 AM

I made some table legs!


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Posted by: Jett Apr 11 2020, 09:35 AM

Nice Job!

Posted by: euro911 Apr 11 2020, 11:04 AM

... Nice water jet table too

Posted by: ndfrigi Apr 11 2020, 11:10 AM

beautiful! That is so nice that you can really used your talent/skills to your own personal use.

Posted by: Unobtanium-inc Apr 11 2020, 02:45 PM

Covid-Corona project number 1000, we had a bunch of leftover pavers from doing the front patio. What to do with them? I realized since we put in a deck off the back of the house several years ago, the grass in front of the basement sliders had turned to mud, which was being tracked in and splattering said sliders. So I took all the leftover pavers, and made a strange mini-patio out the back. It should do the trick.


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Posted by: euro911 Apr 11 2020, 04:47 PM

Wow, big difference - looks GR8

Posted by: era vulgaris Apr 11 2020, 06:48 PM

I'm taking my 66 Ghia to bare metal


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Posted by: rgalla9146 Apr 11 2020, 07:31 PM

That's beautiful ... love the roofline

Posted by: 914forme Apr 12 2020, 07:29 AM

Plasma Cutter, see the slag on the cross bars. Still is a super nice unit.

I have a small water jet, that is somewhere between manufacture, and my loading dock. Only been 3 months waiting as of today.

Posted by: rgalla9146 Apr 12 2020, 08:29 AM

Damn virus

Posted by: Unobtanium-inc Apr 12 2020, 04:55 PM

Today's fun project.
When the guy you buy your house from is an arse-hole, and spent years dumping trash in the way backyard, it means you get to spend an afternoon dragging old mattresss, screen doors, TV trays, and who knows what else out of the weeds and into your truck. Thanks dude!



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Posted by: mb911 Apr 12 2020, 05:09 PM

Burning some remnants of the basement project..

Posted by: brcacti Apr 12 2020, 05:21 PM

Long ago in another state I knew a family that at one time had 3 of these. Pictures of new ones are very interesting, I like them

Posted by: euro911 Apr 12 2020, 06:32 PM

#meeeeeetoooooo

Posted by: djway Apr 13 2020, 12:20 AM

The early Ghias had such a beautiful dash

Posted by: Greg914-6GT Apr 13 2020, 07:05 AM

Finishing it up. The orange foam is to prevent scratching the roll cage. Color is Porsche Exclusive Gold as used on limited Turbo S.

Posted by: tygaboy Apr 13 2020, 08:04 AM

OK, seriously. Did I miss a build thread or are just all about surprising us?
That looks KILLER!
More, please?

Posted by: Cairo94507 Apr 13 2020, 08:10 AM

I agree. We need to see a lot of pictures of this build. I also have to say, I have never seen jack stands on top of dollies. I hope that is safe- it just gives me a little scare. By the way, that gold looks nice.

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Posted by: euro911 Apr 13 2020, 07:11 PM

Love the color.


I bought a $100. Telecaster kit a while back ... I thought I could start building it ...




... but my wife & I suddenly changed course yesterday, and decided to start packing up boxes of non-essentials that we will transport to our retirement home in AZ when the C-19 crisis eases up.

Packed up all my scale models, R/C toys (cars, helicopters & quads/'drones') and started on my old tube radio collection, wife is packing up her china & ceramic bird collection ...

Posted by: Retroracer Apr 13 2020, 10:46 PM

GT FUEL GAUGE SHENANIGANS (continued. S1 Ep2)


SO you may recall my attempt to replicate a fair copy of the ultra-rare 914/6 GT fuel gauge - based on a white-face NOS VDO 60mm fuel gauge I got for very cheap:



Last time I got to the point of modifying the casing to add the EMPTY indicator, as well as maintain the gauge illumination.

Some progress was made over the weekend:

1) fascia and inner bezel prepped and painted to match outer bezel
2) electrical testing to confirm operation and compatibility with standard VDO 914 sender (more on that later)
3) drill fascia to allow EMPTY light to shine through; add red acrylic filter
4) new vinyl design to replicate original white lettering on black arrived - yay! (printing cost = $6).
5) all the above items combined together and reassembled:






eh


Couple of points: The text came out a bit small but I can live with it. This is for my car which I drive and enjoy, not a 100 point Concours queen; Also, fun fact: I copied the lettering by eye on Powerpoint, and sent it out to get printed as a vinyl sticker. I found the nearest font for the lettering to be "DIN Alternate"; who knew.

So... the issue now is that IN NO WAY does the standard VDO 914 sender match the more modern VDO gauge. Like, at all. The gauge expects:

200ohms - full
100ohms - 1/2
0 ohms - E

and the sender (well mine anyway) kicks out:

0 ohms - full
35ohms - 1/2
75ohms - E

Bugger.

However, I have a cunning plan involving transistors and some electronic design (I used to get paid for this kind of thing in a previous life). A design for a conversion module (think: tachadapt, only for fuel gauges) was penned over a long cup of coffee, and as a consequence, some electronics parts are now on order.

Stay tuned to see if they work, or if the smoke gets let out...

TO BE CONTINUED....

- Tony

PS. The chrome dot was revealed by mounting the black painted pointer in a Dremel drill-bit chuck; then carefully using some abrasives with the Dremel clamped in a bench vise and set to low-ish speeds to reveal a "spun" look on the center. I had to be super careful not to rip the needle off, but it seemed to work really well!

Posted by: euro911 Apr 13 2020, 11:35 PM

Got some time on your hands? ...

Well, grab your and your favorite ... here's something to take up about 90 minutes of that 'spare' time ...


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=/LdiqOEZpR0Y

Posted by: Justinp71 Apr 13 2020, 11:46 PM

Got a great deal on a track car... getting it ready for whenever the tracks open. Now I don't have to beat up the 914 as much.





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Posted by: euro911 Apr 14 2020, 05:44 AM

Tell us more about it

Posted by: Justinp71 Apr 14 2020, 09:58 AM

It's called an exocet, the chassis is fabricated by Exomotive in Georgia. You buy a donor miata, pull off the body and connect the drive terrain to this new exo-frame. Then you basically have a 1500 lb miata... but I think it looks alot better. It was all set-up for the track, how could I say no?

You can get them Ca legal with the SB100 like a kit Cobra, but since I have the 914 as my street car I most likely wont want to pay all the reg fees.

Posted by: DRPHIL914 Apr 14 2020, 02:55 PM

Got to work in the 914 today since i finished power washing the whole house and all the windows and screens!! i removed my seats today to fix the backside of the headrests, and when i did the new seat kits from 914rubber i reused the factory foam, which just didn’t give any decent vision or support anymore, so today i redid the driver seat by adding 1” firm memory foam to the whole seat bottom pad. Big improvement! also happy with getting those headrest material tacked back up in place.



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Posted by: KELTY360 Apr 14 2020, 07:46 PM

I’ve had 914s and my ‘54 Mercury on jack stands/dollies many times. Great way to move car around shop and I always found it a stable configuration...as long as stands were properly positioned.

Posted by: djway Apr 15 2020, 12:15 AM

I put in this big ole windshield today all by my lonesome

I am starting to get the hang of installing vw glass with chrome by myself.
I then moved on to installing the sunvisors, fun trying to find the mount holes through a new headliner, then hung the AC unit so I can figure out where to run the lines

Posted by: euro911 Apr 15 2020, 02:08 AM

'Notch' with Fuchs?

Posted by: djway Apr 15 2020, 03:36 AM

6 inch , got them from Coondog

Posted by: preach Apr 15 2020, 03:42 AM

Nice.

Posted by: veltror Apr 15 2020, 05:50 AM

Got tthe engine back in after checking out the stroker I built last year.


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Posted by: Optimusglen Apr 15 2020, 07:33 AM

Lots of projects for me!

-Continued 000 magazine stuff. I wont spoil it but man, the upcoming issues are going to be great.

- Also lots of personal 3D modeling and rendering projects.

-I got my Targa Singer model sorted


-some work on this Guntherwerks 400R model


-I finished Version 1 of my IROC model, V2 is already in progress to correct some geometry


- I modeled my Seiko SKX009


-and one of my Heuer stopwatches


-I finished both of my bike builds. a 20" 1988 GT Vertigo ST and a 26" 2019 GT ProPerformer that I rebuilt to be an homage to the ST. The '88 I left in it's original frame condition, they call it a "survivor" with the patina and faded stickers. The original stickers had pink too



-then I 3D modeled them. The '88 shown here with spoke wheels, I did model the mags too.



THEN I bought a 3D printer...


Elegoo MARS

I haven't printed anything yet. But I've started the layout process and can print a 1/4 scale engine, piece by piece. The case halves being the largest parts.



For the thin parts (i.e. the tin and shroud pieces) I'm thinking I will need to print a form and then use some other material to make the actual parts. We'll see.

From what I've read, it sinks up the place and needs a warm temp to work properly, since it's cold here and I have a wife and kid that wouldn't like the smell, I'm waiting until it's warm out and I'll move it to the garage.

Posted by: Optimusglen Apr 15 2020, 07:33 AM

whoops, duplicate post

Posted by: rgalla9146 Apr 15 2020, 07:49 AM

Glen your work is unbelievable.
Thank you for posting.
The engine is a 69 T ?

Posted by: tygaboy Apr 15 2020, 08:22 AM

@http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=19266 Dwayne - DUDE! Your Notch looks beautiful! Great work. Let me know if you ever want to sell it... seriously.

Posted by: jd74914 Apr 15 2020, 08:36 AM

@http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=19266 You have to post more pictures of the notch!

Posted by: Optimusglen Apr 15 2020, 09:06 AM

The engine is a '71 T

Posted by: euro911 Apr 15 2020, 10:27 AM

Outstanding renderings, as usual, Glen




Yes, more Notch pix, Dwayne

Posted by: djway Apr 15 2020, 11:17 PM

Thank you for the compliments guys.

Chris you are officially first on the list

I do have a car that I want to sell if anyone knows someone that loves the early Ghias

Posted by: falcor75 Apr 15 2020, 11:23 PM

Amazing work. If you print in PLA it will smell a little the first half hour when all the components heat up for the first time. Just air out the house for five minutes and you should be ok. After that first time mine doesnt smell at all.

Posted by: VoPo914 Apr 16 2020, 11:52 AM

During this quarantine time, I have been able to get to my restoration shop and finish a couple of clients' projects, here they are. Stay Safe and Well everyone!

Posted by: DRPHIL914 Apr 16 2020, 01:05 PM

nice work!! those have to be circa 1970’s? i had one of those i would say about 1969 or 1970.

Posted by: VoPo914 Apr 16 2020, 01:36 PM

Thanks! I specialize in restoration of Muscle Bikes. The purple AMF Aero Bee is a 1970 and the tangerine Murray Wildcat is a very early 1965.

Posted by: porschetub Apr 16 2020, 02:18 PM

Nice work on the rendering of the 911 engine Glen ,bloody amazing.
Well pissed around with my replacement tach and never got it to work,before I lost my cool I got my oil temp gauge working,tested wiring and found bad connection on sender unit,all good now.
Really looks like my replacement tach is a dud ,guy I bought it of said it was good ,reminds me of the saying "ran when parked up".
Found I had setup the gearbox mounts all wrong and after correcting them my shift is screwed up but in some ways better...fine tuning required.
Carbs … been running ok but room for improvement as had an imbalance in vacuum (lower) on RH side carb,turned out to be a simple fix so now running better than ever,guess I have to have a win sometimes .

Posted by: euro911 Apr 16 2020, 03:49 PM

I was more familiar with the Schwinn Orange Krate & Apple Krate versions. Back in the early~mid-60s, a neighbor laced a Schwinn Varsity's 10-speed rear gear cluster and a 3-sprocket crank on a standard Stingray before the Krate series were produced ... couldn't pedal it fast enough in the low gears to even keep the bike upright - lol

Posted by: mb911 Apr 16 2020, 06:47 PM

Today was flooring day in the basement..

Posted by: euro911 Apr 16 2020, 07:10 PM

OK ... what's the pipe for? ... future powder room?


I disassembled, cut up and disposed of the termite-infested lumber that once was a pergola I had built for my wife many years ago ...

Posted by: mb911 Apr 16 2020, 07:14 PM

Yup.. Thats next..

Posted by: djway Apr 16 2020, 09:38 PM

I had a Murray with the small front wheel kinda Orange Crate like

Posted by: djway Apr 16 2020, 09:48 PM

Per request I have another Notch pic.

I spent the last two days trying to get the fenders and welt to fit. Real weak spot in the lower front edge of the fender, if I had know I would have welded in a support before paint but it is what it is and it bulges out slightly there

Hung the tails lights and rear reflectors. She is starting to look like a car I could like

Posted by: djway Apr 16 2020, 10:45 PM

Wish I was 18 again and the world was open

Posted by: Betty Apr 17 2020, 03:54 PM

Umm... pictures of the bitchin' paint job on the bus in the back too?

Posted by: djway Apr 17 2020, 04:16 PM

Mama was a Rolling Stone

Posted by: djway Apr 17 2020, 04:19 PM

Posted by: aggiezig Apr 17 2020, 05:13 PM

"Safer from Home" means more garage time, and that makes me a happy camper...

Engine back up into my 914 project...



Working on my neighbor's 944 track car project...



Bought a Jeep CJ7 project...



Looking for an E30, now. Yes, I have a disease. Don't we all?

Posted by: Maltese Falcon Apr 17 2020, 05:57 PM

Almost looks like my bud's current Baja build...he's sporting one of my ceramic coated Elimimator exhausts




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Posted by: djway Apr 17 2020, 06:03 PM

Being from Riverside that is an original Sand Winder kit, Four tuned exhaust and motor by Lee Leighton.

Posted by: Maltese Falcon Apr 17 2020, 06:20 PM

Essential grocery shopping this morning, seniors get in at 730am cause Old guys rule. Never leave without something to add to the Hot Wheels collection . This one is the MoonEyes vW shop delivery Beetle/ pick-up

Posted by: rgalla9146 Apr 17 2020, 07:22 PM

I just made the connection for the first time......the Moon Eyes logo
is the trade mark of Dean Moon.....Holy Crap !

Posted by: r_towle Apr 18 2020, 04:28 PM

Sequestrailer


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Posted by: GregAmy Apr 18 2020, 04:32 PM

The things you will do when you're stir crazy...NA Miata bi-fold sunvisors.

Posted by: ctc911ctc Apr 18 2020, 04:48 PM

Got around to an engine tear-down. My son was given a 2006 Suzuki AT-Z250. The engine ate a piston and cylinder.

Have a new Cylinder and Piston - fishing out all of the metal in the crankcase and gearcase. So far I have about 1/2 of the pieces. Trying NOT to crack the case.......May have to if I cannot get some more big chunks.

Inside bearings, gears, mechanisms are pristine, perhaps a couple hundred hours at most on the engine - worth saving.

Posted by: euro911 Apr 18 2020, 06:04 PM

Mowed the rear lawn ...




... removed a solar panel array so we can start on the laundry room re-roof project next week ...




... scrubbed a really cruddy old patio chair and sprayed a clear-coat of flex-seal on it ...




... scrubbed and sprayed flat black paint on the Cayman's underbody shields ...





... and trimmed my wife's bush

Posted by: 914forme Apr 18 2020, 06:43 PM

I had the same idea, glad to see it worked.

Posted by: white1975 Apr 18 2020, 07:23 PM

remote tuned
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Posted by: Maltese Falcon Apr 18 2020, 08:27 PM

Stashed down in a Parking structure , while attending to some essential banking...could win the Caption... " If 2020 was a Car"

Posted by: djway Apr 18 2020, 08:34 PM

Low Flying Tiger

Posted by: euro911 Apr 18 2020, 09:23 PM

... and for the coup de gras, grabbed an old rusty, faded paint cargo rack that my brother gave me ... washed & dried it and hit it with Rust Reformer® primer. I'll give it a good coat of semi-gloss in a few days

Before:





After:

Posted by: Unobtanium-inc Apr 18 2020, 09:27 PM

This wasn't on the list, but fun! Ran over a cinder block at 70MPH.


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Posted by: euro911 Apr 19 2020, 06:13 AM

This was fun to watch ...


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=/q3YPTkBRaOk

Posted by: euro911 Apr 19 2020, 06:46 AM

Skill ...


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=/dEyTW4D8vRg

Posted by: Maltese Falcon Apr 19 2020, 02:05 PM

Some of my archive pics/ RIR early 1980's
Kremer 935 K4 -01 , POC time trials owner/ driver Mike H. The car was sold off in that decade...today for sale over at Canepa's
Some guys that drove her; Fitzpatrick, Wollek, Hobbs, Holbert (Lowenbrau #14 livery), Bell, Henn. Glad that Mike hung on to #40 Sonauto all these years... we found the center-lock Lug socket for the Kremer K4 in the trunk of the 9146gt !

Posted by: Maltese Falcon Apr 19 2020, 02:14 PM

...nother' same track day, this is my bud Jim Torres in his Burbank Coach Works 934 (GTO class). Purchased from Cook Woods Racing, and was formerly in 935 bodywork . Jim Historic races these days with 935, 962, and builds horizontal fan assemblies for hardcore racers. He also put the steel gt body on my 914 back in 1989.

Posted by: Maltese Falcon Apr 19 2020, 02:16 PM

RIR...Jimmy at the white stripe start/ finish line

Posted by: Tdskip Apr 19 2020, 02:47 PM

Pulled this out of the garage to make it less air cooled, er, air ventilated anyway...


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Posted by: euro911 Apr 19 2020, 02:53 PM

What year is it?

Posted by: ctc911ctc Apr 19 2020, 03:51 PM

Still getting all of the broken piston parts out of my son's Suzuki 250 ATV engine - kinda like an Easter Egg Hunt, the more you look, the more you find!








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Posted by: djway Apr 19 2020, 05:31 PM

Nothing like beautiful Edgemont.
I remember many a day laying in the backyard and uncles house in Riverside and listening to the cars thunder down the straightaway and into turn nine. Sweet dreams.

Posted by: rgalla9146 Apr 19 2020, 07:01 PM

'67 or earlier IMHO

Posted by: Maltese Falcon Apr 19 2020, 07:05 PM

Edgemont residential area...must have been as loud as the RV spectators row between 8 and 9 Everytime I (in 914 ) and nephew Shane in the support truck (Rabbit pick-up) would see that orange 76 ball and exit at Day St., our adrenaline already started pumping

Posted by: euro911 Apr 19 2020, 07:33 PM

Oh, for sure a SWB car. SWB 911/912 series are my favorites. I have a '66 912 here, and getting ready to pull my '64 911 out of storage soon ...

Posted by: Unobtanium-inc Apr 19 2020, 09:45 PM

So this shows how much we need entertainment. My kids and me built a picnic table to watch the squirrels eat. This should be fun!


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Posted by: rgalla9146 Apr 20 2020, 06:15 AM

SIXTY FOUR ? !!!!!!!!! 911 !!!!!!!
one of how few ? surely a prototype.
picture please !

Posted by: Tdskip Apr 20 2020, 09:30 AM

Awesome!

Posted by: Tdskip Apr 20 2020, 09:32 AM

@http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=7300 - that is the 1967 912, believe it or not it looked at lot worse before. Finally got the front fenders back on, nice to install rather than remove something.

Posted by: Tdskip Apr 20 2020, 09:35 AM

@http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=5176 - Nailed it!

Posted by: TravisNeff Apr 20 2020, 10:15 AM

Pulled the engine out of Jen's Targa. Replacing all the fuel lines and fixing some engine leaks on the top of the engine.




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Posted by: Tdskip Apr 20 2020, 10:31 AM

@http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=447 - looks pretty clean already.

Posted by: TravisNeff Apr 20 2020, 10:45 AM

Top side of the engine does not look too bad. The underside of the engine looked 2x as bad as the trans. little leak on the top of the engine for a few years made a big mess. This is a fun project

Posted by: Tdskip Apr 20 2020, 10:48 AM

If cleaning leaking oil and crud is fun, then boy have I got a load of good times waiting for you should you get bored!

Hope all is well in AZ.

Posted by: TravisNeff Apr 20 2020, 11:05 AM

All is great in AZ. We did a run up to Prescott with the AZPorsche facebook group. Wills made a cool video.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RZV8Jnii5_Q&feature=youtu.be&fbclid=IwAR1QcXpcjCk2VMtKQtjz4lCCjAQ5PXEKvuow16LJVg-RV8cVrKKEAFzn9dI

Posted by: euro911 Apr 20 2020, 07:28 PM

Cool video, but so much for 'social distancing', eh? ... and not one 914 in the bunch?

Looking at all the license plates reminds me ... I purchased the Cayman in CA but plan to title & register in AZ, but with the 'lockdown' in place, haven't had the opportunity to tow it to AZ yet. Having a 'new' car that you can't [legally] drive is total BS ... it's akin to getting a new battery-operated toy for Christmas, but 'someone' forgot to get batteries for it

So what to do? I CHEATED and said FUCH IT! ... I stuck a bogus plate on it and on one outing, the three CHP vehicles that came up from behind and slowly passed us probably just thought the plate was some out-of-state vanity plate, and kept on going

Some of you may remember the 2009 WCC commemorative plates Joe Sharp had made up ... well ...



... ...

Posted by: euro911 Apr 20 2020, 07:39 PM

Production model, one of the elusive '232' 901/911s manufactured in 1964. The German equivalency's motor vehicle agency titled and registered the first-year cars the same year as manufactured when first sold in 1964. This one was close to the end of 1964 production, #189 of 232.

The doctor who originally purchased it immigrated to the US in 1970 and had it shipped here. I purchased it from him in 1977 when it was just considered an 'old Porsche' ... for $2,500.

I lost a HDD and unfortunately, I think some of the pix were on it

Posted by: euro911 Apr 20 2020, 08:15 PM

...


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=/PuUQGJ4oW8g

Posted by: euro911 Apr 20 2020, 08:36 PM

WAIT! ... DON'T TOUCH THAT DIAL ...


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=/AxrayKQ2CO8

Posted by: TravisNeff Apr 20 2020, 08:49 PM

I bet the cops are hesitant to pull anyone over right now.

Posted by: SO.O.C914er Apr 20 2020, 08:50 PM

That was good stuff! Really enjoy the kart racing. Raced motocross and desert for 18 years some of my most memorable battles were not for first.....

Posted by: euro911 Apr 20 2020, 09:03 PM

Did you/do you know Brett Helms?


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=/AnyjSdEY8I8

Posted by: SO.O.C914er Apr 20 2020, 09:53 PM

Wow cool to see the old track again. I have a few Carlsbad trophies from both motocross and Grand Prix races....good times. Don’t recall Brett I raced with the over the hill gang, OTMX and Lost Angels M/C

Posted by: Tdskip Apr 21 2020, 08:12 AM

In CA actually CHP is being encouraged to use judgement as to what if an offense related to DMV status.

If I had a new car I'd drive it but make sure I had a copy of sales contract and proof of insurance handy.

Posted by: euro911 Apr 21 2020, 04:11 PM

Well, she's on the rack with all the underbody shields removed at the moment anyway.

I picked up some additional small parts from Circle Porsche in Long Beach yesterday (they have pretty good prices ) ... and I had to get a headlight removal tool - it's needed to remove the front bumper valance so I can check the condition of the radiator coolant hoses.

Posted by: mepstein Apr 21 2020, 04:57 PM

Cops had a big radar trap yesterday on route 1 in Delaware. I had an suv blast by me at 100mph, saw an unmarked black suburban behind an overpass and then a mile down the road, there were 12 cop cars with another dozen cars pulled over, including the speeding suv. I guess they got tired of all the speeding.

Posted by: euro911 Apr 21 2020, 05:06 PM

Speeding, running red lights & stop signs is becoming the norm for way too many folks. Yesterday we were on the 405 freeway, average speed was 80 and people were still passing us up at 90+

Posted by: JmuRiz Apr 21 2020, 07:37 PM

Other than trying to work and be a part time kindergarten teacher, my wife and I taught the 5 year old kiddo how to ride a bike in 3 days. (Took my 27 year old bike in for a tune up as well as the wife’s 20 year old)

Then we started selling off baby stuff, looked around the garage and saw 10 years of unfinished projects and decided to take a free redwood playset that was neglected from someone a mile down the road and disassemble and re-assemble, repair, clean and site prep in my tiny yard. Anything to get the wiggles out of an active kid.

Once that’s done I’ll get the garage sorted and workable again.

...took almost 3 full years to wake up from my dads surprise passing and start moving/motivating again.

I’ll update once the playset is finished...when I get on a real computer tomorrow I’ll post the before and the 2-days later 1/2 reassembled shot:


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Posted by: rgalla9146 Apr 21 2020, 08:17 PM

That's beautiful.
You'll enjoy that picture for the rest of your life.

Posted by: JamesM Apr 21 2020, 11:36 PM

Started out slow with a little of this






Then moved on to some of this



Then figured it was time I got around to putting this thing together





and take care of all the little things necessary to cram it into this








Actually wound up installing the motor and then pulling it and tearing it down again due to my OCD when i remembered i hadnt painted the under side of the tin before then installing it a 2nd time. Wound up swapping the exhaust on the M3 twice as well, first time to bring it back to stock (I bought it with an after market catback on it, wife said it was annoying) then then later that day swapping it back to the aftermarket cat back after the wife said it was a "pansy car" now, "didnt sound like an M3 should" and that "she preferred to hear me coming". I cant win, but at it gave me something to do.

Posted by: euro911 Apr 22 2020, 01:22 AM

Looks like you had a busy day, eh? Everything you worked on looks great.

Coincidentally, when my wife & I were loading up boxes into my truck for an impending run to AZ, I noticed the grilles on my Westy were looking shabby and in need of a new paint job (again). I think I'm going to spray with a semi-gloss this time - the flat paint I used last time didn't seem to hold up to well

Posted by: JamesM Apr 22 2020, 11:53 PM

I was debating if paint was the way to go but they were looking shabby enough i figured i would give it a shot. Wound up using a plastic bumper paint that has almost a light bedliner like texture to it. Interested to see how it holds up.

Posted by: rgalla9146 Apr 23 2020, 04:01 PM

Finally got around to some spring cleaning and re-arrangement in the garage.
This is the first time this car has rolled in more than 10 years.
I took it off the lift and turned it around to do some work.
If the Luft event happens in November we hope to be there with this car.
It's a numbers matching '57


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Posted by: mepstein Apr 23 2020, 04:11 PM

Barn find -

Posted by: euro911 Apr 23 2020, 08:13 PM

Started in on the laundry room remodel (demo work) yesterday ...






... and we set the ridge for the new gable roof today ...

Posted by: Root_Werks Apr 24 2020, 10:27 AM

Still building our house (hangar home). Living the "life" in a 19ft trailer while I plug along. Electrical was approved just before the Stay at Home order. Plumbing is next before I can cover up the rest of the walls.




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Posted by: Root_Werks Apr 24 2020, 10:34 AM

We do find time to relax and enjoy our place. Some stuff is done and final like the Deck. Our back yard is the runway for Roche Harbor. You can see the harbor off to the right.




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Posted by: TravisNeff Apr 24 2020, 11:24 AM

Million dollar views Dan!

Posted by: ClayPerrine Apr 24 2020, 12:38 PM

I am jealous. When we were looking to buy a house, I wanted a hangar with a small two bedroom apartment in it. Lots of room to park cars/airplanes inside.

Betty Vetoed that one. She said it was too far out of town.


So you are a lucky guy....

Posted by: Mikko Apr 24 2020, 03:50 PM

Hello everyone!

Found a crazy deal on a complete ML63 AMG Leather seat seat.. going to upgrade from the MB-Tex (fake) leather in the 550...

Posted by: barefoot Apr 24 2020, 07:56 PM

New wheels/tyres. 17x7 wheels shod with 225-50 R17's front & 235-45 R17s rear.
Just enough room rear for finger width clearance to trailing arm. I'm sure fronts will rub inner fender wells at full lock.
With wide body kit I had to try 1 wheel first with a 2D mock-up of tyre profile's to conclude the deal as no standard fitment guide to be had.

Posted by: euro911 Apr 25 2020, 02:42 PM

Got a little more done on the laundry room yesterday. Not as much as hoped, but we had extremely warm temperatures and and hour delay due to another issue

Posted by: Cairo94507 Apr 25 2020, 03:42 PM

Hey Mark- That's going to look very nice.

Posted by: Toby Apr 26 2020, 06:10 AM

Hi guys. I'm new to the forum although must have registered before. I have a new project about to get started that has some design elements of the 914, but because they are getting hard to find, will not be a 914, it will use a new(er) VW bug.

For background, my most fun 914 was a 1970 with 1.7 and duel Weber carbs. In a rust repair, I set it on fire and toasted the entire interior. 4 more were never the same. It was a great and fun car to cruise but after buying 3 speeding tickets, was time to quit. Now 30 years later, I want to use some design, like the rear swing arm and build a bug that will be like nobody else.

It's going to be a mid engine like any self respecting 914. I just scored a supercharged Pontiac Bonneville (PB) 3.8 with transmission and have to do some work to keep a running setup with the OEM Pontiac computer. The donor will give it's hubs, disk brakes, bearings, shafts and many other parts. The heavy front brakes on the donor PB will be incorporated into both the front and rear with the hubs, making it potential to have an electric front motor in the years ahead, since the PB is front drive.

I'm starting the swing arm rear and need some details. I don't have any parts or a (914) car to refer to, so may ask some redundant questions.

It looks like the front body mounts (of the 914 rear suspension) are at about a 15 degree angle to the axle, so I'm starting there to work in the bearing and brakes from the PB. Most used parts are just to get design and new components will go into the final build. Calipers and some parts from the PB will be used, reconditioned.

I'm not sure what parts of the PB steering will be used or if the design meets my "like a 914" criteria. Please make suggestions for any front suspension that you think would be a good choice.

I have a new style bug located, non runner, that is cheap enough to start cutting in half for the mid engine mount and frame build.

I hope you have some great comments and advise. I call this my "bug out" project and will be painting it flat green or camo to match my M35A3 4x4 army truck. Pictures will come later.

By the way, I had the CV19 in January (I'm convinced) and now huff Ever Clear regularly in hopes of not getting it back.

Posted by: Cairo94507 Apr 26 2020, 07:32 AM

Sounds interesting. Look forward to seeing your project as you move along.

Posted by: Toby Apr 26 2020, 09:26 AM

Thanks Cairo94507. I've been looking for a forum to get some feedback and would be doing this to a 914, but they have gotten harder to get and many are severely rusted. Or they bring a premium price. My budget makes me more of a "make it look nice rat rod type of build".

Please help with some of the technical issues that I will come across as I fab the suspension, brakes, cooling heating etc. Like do you recommend the same front suspension geometry? Should I keep the air conditioner compressor?

More than anything, I hope someone would keep me from making a major mistake. I've been an inventor for about 45 years, so can solve most of my problems....but not the big bucks it takes to get a ready to go 914 ride.

I'll try to post a couple pictures of my M35 4x4 build and M929A2 to get acquainted with posting pictures here. Everyone like pictures.

Thanks again, toby

Posted by: r_towle Apr 26 2020, 09:35 AM

Omg, no snow loads there, or a need to worry about ice build up!
My roof framing needs to be much bigger!

Posted by: preach Apr 26 2020, 09:39 AM

We live in quite a different climate.

Posted by: euro911 Apr 27 2020, 09:23 AM

Cool project Toby ... looking forward to watching the build process

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Yep, no heavy snow loads (or any snow for that matter) here on the west coast, but the required support/bracing will be done once the old flat roof planks and rafters are cut out and new ceiling joists are in place at 8' AFF* ... - We did the same process (8' ceilings) for our music room/den back in 2018 ... it originally had a low flat roof too, although we built up the gable roof portion about 25 years ago.




It was nice to finally have a real ceiling it that room ...





My friends, Greg and Carl, and I took the w/e off from the construction, but my wife & I weren't sitting idle, we cleaned up the demo remnants for transport to the disposal facility

Once the roof is all done, we'll start in on the inside work, building a new raise floor* to match the height of the existing house floor. The laundry room is a slab floor, 9" below the house floor now. Then there's the window replacement, electrical rework, insulation & drywall stuff to do

Want to get this all done before the rainy season hits, so just about everything else has been pushed to the back burner, including car stuff

Posted by: Mueller Apr 27 2020, 09:33 AM

Finally got around to making a moving monitor and keyboard arm for my mill. For the last few years I had it on a small table, what a pain due to the crapped space on that side of the garage.

The white square tube is 2"□ x .1875 thick wall, not going to bend or flex.
I ordered some polycarbonate sheet over the weekend, onve I get tjat I will start build an enclosure for the mill.

Posted by: Root_Werks Apr 27 2020, 09:35 AM

Changed the oil on the Bug and took a small road trip (Chuckanut). Easy to stay Socially distanced from everyone using drive-thru. Did a short flight later to check out the one or two Tulip fields (no Tulip Festival this year).

Very fun day and nice to get out of the house for a bit.




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Posted by: porschetub Apr 27 2020, 07:24 PM

Been busy doing stuff I had no time for until lockdown,refited drivers side door panel after putting strips of sound deadening inside the door...no more tinny sound when closing door.
Been hunting in my lost treasure collection a found rebuilt set of rebuilt rear roof latches,was really surprised how worn out the old ones were,all pivot pins flogged out and lots of tension lost for that reason...I put it down to body flex on my shitty entrance rough road.
Test fitted them and a huge difference.

Bruce Stone did a great job on these ,credit due .
Targa pad was looking worse for wear and tried to tidy up but found it was covered in leather,peeled that off and found one large crack but cleaned up it looks better than before.
Will do some basic repairs to pad and when my trimmer gets back to work I will get the right fabric to recover it.

Posted by: euro911 Apr 27 2020, 08:52 PM

More playing with lumber ...

Posted by: Specracer Apr 28 2020, 04:12 AM

I was thinking the exact same thing!


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My roof framing needs to be much bigger!
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Posted by: preach Apr 28 2020, 05:26 AM

Nice banjo uke. Mine is a Wizard from approx 1927. Has a song written in it as well:

Posted by: Morph914 Apr 28 2020, 08:40 PM

Fuel pump on the Astro went out. Not a fun job, the tank had to be removed to get to the pump. A sigh of relief was had when the key was turned and the sweet sound of the pump priming the engine was heard. And of course the engine fired off immediately.

Posted by: djway Apr 28 2020, 10:15 PM

For the type IV motor going into my Notchback I found this 150 amp Alternator. I need to slightly modify the mount so that the pulley lines up better with the fan pulley and I also need to modify the slide mount to compensate for the difference in distance between the mounting holes.
Single wire, internal fan.
They put the wire lug as a side mount, I guessed wrong and asked for 3 o clock when I should have asked for 9 but there is still plenty of room.
The picture was oriented correctly on my computer but rotated here for some reason.

Posted by: 914e Apr 28 2020, 10:22 PM

Nice Bug. My son and I did the last drive of car season Sunday in the Bug. Pulled it in behind the 914 and put a cover on it. With luck cars and coffee can start back up soon.

Posted by: euro911 Apr 29 2020, 12:12 AM

Cool. Don't see these old relics too often these days. A friend made this cool little 3-string for me a couple years ago ...




Otherwise, still working on the remodel. Roof framing almost done, should be done by tomorrow ... then demo the old flat roof & install new ceiling joists at 8'.

We built the gable with a long overhang, as we'll be adding another 2' addition at some point in the future. The existing bathroom (only a toilet & shower) is really small and my wife wants to add a sink and storage cabinets for bathroom related stuff. Some of these 100+ year old houses just weren't built with very much storage space, if at all.

Before:




Current status:

Posted by: Nogoodwithusernames Apr 29 2020, 12:21 PM

@http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=19266 do you have a build thread going on anywhere for that? I'm working on a conversion for my Squareback right now and would love to see how you're doing it.

Posted by: djway Apr 29 2020, 10:18 PM

Here is a thread on The Samba https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=682005
I don't have anything re the motor yet I don't think. I have two stainless fuel lines in the tunnel so far and that is about it related to motor.

Posted by: Root_Werks Apr 30 2020, 09:58 AM

Learned very fast how important it is to get the HVAC ducting up, sealed and insulated before the R49 and sheetrock go up. Working on that this week. I put some ceiling sheetrock up and it's a PITA to crawl around to install the HVAC ducting.



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Posted by: ClayPerrine Apr 30 2020, 11:26 AM

If you have to crawl around in your attic, the ceiling is too low. A 6 ft tall guy could stand up in my attic. The slope starts at about 4 feet off the floor, and at the peak is 20ft up.

Posted by: Root_Werks Apr 30 2020, 11:39 AM

To keep the hangar home in the residential category, we stayed a few inches under 20ft on the sides. This means there is a few feet of the ceiling that is vaulted and insulated as a hot roof. You can see in the picture with the building being 50ft wide, the attic starts I think like 10ft in on each side? Something like that. At 5'6", I can stand up only about 3-4ft off the peak before my head knocks something.

Posted by: Toby Apr 30 2020, 12:00 PM

Make it easier on yourself. Cut a few sheets of plywood lengthwise and give yourself a center floor to walk (or crawl) on. Don't risk your foot sliding off and going through the ceiling. Future person getting up there will praise you for it.

Posted by: euro911 Apr 30 2020, 12:51 PM

We had a narrow 'catwalk' running the length of the house in our attic, but my wife started storing stuff on the (early 1900s) ceiling joists. We finally screwed plywood to a larger area across the joists to spread out the load ... and it helped with reducing earthquake shear too.

Are you in one of those air park, or fly park communities? We looked at some 'aeronautical' home properties up in the Seattle area back in the mid 90s ... decided there were just too many rainy days that we didn't care to deal with

Posted by: Root_Werks Apr 30 2020, 02:31 PM

The Attic above the living space won't need to be accessed unless there is a repair or similar. There will be storage above the section over the Airplane. Pic attached shows the walkway (not done) that's roughly mid way up the 9ft wall. Kinda hard to explain, but the living space (1,000sqft) is only over part of the garage/hangar below which is closer to 2,000sqft.

WFH has provided additional time to work on the living space = yay!

Not an airpark, but our back yard is the runway. Google "FAA WA09".




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Posted by: Root_Werks Apr 30 2020, 02:34 PM

Shot from the North side facing South.




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Posted by: draganc Apr 30 2020, 02:35 PM

Building a Ducati “tribute” 916 race bike:



Eventually it will look like this:



Any other Ducati riders around here?

Posted by: euro911 Apr 30 2020, 05:13 PM

OK ... about 60 miles N/W of where we were looking (Frontier Airpark Airport-WN53)

Where are the windows for the living quarters? ... gonna add any dormers?

Posted by: ClayPerrine May 1 2020, 06:57 AM

Got any pictures of the airplane?

I always wanted to get a Globe Swift and put a Mooney/Porsche engine in it. Then I could have a flying 914-6.

Posted by: JOEPROPER May 1 2020, 08:09 AM

reduc...??

Posted by: Root_Werks May 1 2020, 11:10 AM

Here's a pic from July of 2019. It's a 1948 Luscombe I learned to fly in. About a year after passing the check-ride, I bought it off my buddy who got me into flying. He sadly passed away last year, but got to see the results of him poking me to learn and take on the airplane as my own.

Michelle and I are fun day flyer's, after 8 years of flying and 7 years of airplane ownership, only have about 500 hours.


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Posted by: DRPHIL914 May 1 2020, 01:08 PM

this could also go under the category of “why didn’t you work on your 914 today”
but for the past week i have been working on new flooring in our upstairs for the girl’s (2 of 3) rooms. of course this means ripping out carpet that was in when we moved in 9 months ago. which leads to well have to pair first , walls trim etc. then hallway and steps and hall is connected to entry foyer, steps etc so..... the slippery slope!! all painting other than some trim is done and the quarter round has to go in next and i will be done. then i go back to 914 stuff!

the beige paint was old and dingy, new is a off-white or cream that almost looks white unless you look at the ceiling then you can see it’s not. so much brighter now, wide is happy so we’re good!


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Posted by: euro911 May 1 2020, 09:19 PM

Looks gr8, Doc. ... although I may need to scheduled an appointment with you after spending time looking at the last two pix you posted -





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We're at a stopping point for the week ... my muscles are sore and my arms are sunburned. You can see one of the places the old roof was leaking into an interior wall (which will also be addressed). We were originally just going to rip off the old shingles and the old planks, re roof it flat with plywood and roll roofing ... but decided WTH - the upgrade will increase the home's valuation, more than double the cost of the remodel.






We're going to start demolishing the inside drywall and old, low-hanging rafters on Monday ... then we'll hang new ceiling joists (at 8' AFF) early next week.




Thankfully, this is the last room to remodel ... will be glad when it's all finally done


Think I'm gonna shake it up and maybe do something else this weekend ... maybe work on a car or two

Posted by: Brasil914 May 1 2020, 09:57 PM

this is awesome also a hobby kind of haven't started a table yet. no basements in the Lowcountry of SC

Posted by: DRPHIL914 May 2 2020, 01:44 PM

right, i am in the low country too just down the road from you, but i could share a few pictures of our walk in attic space on second floor that looks like my wife is eyeing to finish off for a bonus room/library/study. there is a potential to add about 800sqrft of heated/cooled space... i just want to finish this floor and the steps and like Euro911 i want to get back to car projects! - hey Mark, i know what you mean, i need to take a break my wrists arm and hands are more sore from this than from seeing 50 patients in the office!

Posted by: euro911 May 3 2020, 12:12 AM

Yeah, but I got a crick in my neck from viewing your pix




I had to start wearing long sleeve shirts - I developed blisters (2nd. degree burns) on my forearms ... the sun was brutal last week.

Moved a few vehicles around - positioned the Ghia far back into the driveway with room behind it so I can drop the motor and trans when I get a chance. Have a freshly rebuilt trans, new mounts, and a new clutch & T/O bearing ready to go in. Might install new rear shocks and recondition the CV joints (& install some new boots) while I'm in there

Posted by: rgalla9146 May 3 2020, 06:05 PM

The Speedster was actually in my garage for fifteen years
No sooner was it out and made to run and drive.... then this happened......

Have to fix a noisy mainshaft bearing.

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Posted by: Toby May 5 2020, 02:15 PM

MarkS....now your construction makes sense and is well supported. Good work.

I recently put oak hardwood in my dad's house getting it ready to sell. I used screws and had to pre-drill, so probably did it the hardest way possible.

I worked on a Vari-Easy and a few other home-builts, but my dream was Jim Stewart's 70% P-51.

On my Bug project I made the deal for a non running bug and a (supposed to be) running 98 Pontiac Bonneville 3800 series II supercharged that had a tree attack the rear (putting a V to the back window) and only has 70K miles. I get the car to take all parts from and will return it to the salvage man. I'll keep seats, gauge cluster, computer in addition to the engine, tranny, and radiator.

Posted by: 914forme May 5 2020, 04:04 PM

Yes, I had one fail right after filling up. Made me think about cutting access in the floor, and bolting a new cover down, that way it would never have to do it again. This was after doing the job twice. We loved our Astros, always wanted to build an AWD model with a Cyclone. or Typhoon engine.

No chance of that now, Wife's daily is an X5M AWD and 550 HP, thing is a rocket. Need a bit more it is just a tune away.

Posted by: euro911 May 5 2020, 07:13 PM

My buddy/body guard (lol) Carl, demo'd the old drywall ceiling & flat roofing members yesterday ...




Today, Greg & I nailed in some ceiling joists & did more blocking where needed. The room is only 10' long x 9' wide with 1/2" drywall going on the ceiling, so we could span it with 2x4s ...






Spur of the moment decision was made to build a cap over the bathroom area at 6' 6" AFF, offering about 20" of extra storage space above the cap




Got another wild hair up my ass - found an old 36" x 48" double sash window that my wife stripped a few years ago ... decided to demo all the old west facing windows and frame in a new jamb for this.




Dropped the window at a local door & sash company for an estimate to make the jamb for it - saving me a lot of time rather than trying to do it myself The same company constructed my entry door unit and side window for the front porch remodel a couple years ago.




(EDIT): They are under new ownership and their prices have gone up - a lot ... watched some good videos on Youtube, so it looks like going to build the jamb myself after all


Existing stucco and shear walls will get covered with Tyvek vapor barrier and horizontal wood siding. We decided to side the entire back of the house to make it all match.

Posted by: rgalla9146 May 5 2020, 09:27 PM

Do I see the cornerof a Vanagon there ?

Posted by: euro911 May 6 2020, 12:36 AM

Yes sir ... That 'Eileen'

Posted by: Rleog May 8 2020, 03:40 AM

3rd brake light

Posted by: billh1963 May 8 2020, 06:02 AM

Started building a 10'x16' "mobile" chicken coop on a boat trailer. My oldest son decided he wanted to try his hand at raising chickens.

We'll finish up this weekend. Yes, we got carried away

Posted by: Root_Werks May 8 2020, 10:39 AM

That's awesome! Talk about counting your eggs before your chickens hatch...wait, is that right?

Posted by: Toby May 8 2020, 11:36 AM

Can someone reference a thread or give me the basics about the 914 rear swing arm geometry? I'm using the Pontiac front bearing, hub and caliper and will build the swing arm to bolt to that (those) parts. I think it's about 10-15 degree so the camber changes as it moves and otherwise horizontal.

The chicken coop is cool. I assume you move it occasionally to have fresh ground for the garden? He could have his own noodle business.

Posted by: euro911 May 8 2020, 02:36 PM

That's like saying "putting your horse in front of the cart"

It's: "Counting your chickens before the eggs hatch"


Hope your son recoops recoups on his investment

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Posted by: Unobtanium-inc May 8 2020, 05:25 PM

I have to tell everyone, if you want non-stop entertainment, build furniture for squirrels, it's hilarious! Extra time at home has it benefits, squirrel furniture!


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Posted by: mepstein May 8 2020, 05:33 PM

Adam - I think the virus got to you.

Posted by: Unobtanium-inc May 8 2020, 05:36 PM

I haven't started naming the squirrels yet so not full crazy, yet...

Posted by: RiqueMar May 8 2020, 05:59 PM

Built a home vegetable vegetable garden!

Posted by: oldschool May 8 2020, 06:18 PM

Love it, my wife just saw this post...just build it she said.

Posted by: euro911 May 16 2020, 02:35 AM

The exterior of the laundry room remodel is getting closer to completion ... currently installing the vapor barrier and new siding




Tore out the 70 year-old old fixed windows, framed for a new double sash window that I'm constructing ...




... and inside, creating some extra storage space above the mini bathroom ceiling ...






Almost ready for insulation and drywall

Posted by: Olympic 914 May 16 2020, 08:31 AM

Our Garden.

Posts are 3 feet down and bottom row of timbers have 2 ft rebar driven into the ground. Can't put a roof on it because then it would be a building and it's in the power co. right of way.

Lot's of Deer in this area. None have jumped the fence yet.

Posted by: saigon71 May 16 2020, 10:55 AM

This looks awesome! I've always liked the teardrop trailiers. Can you post some pics of the inside?

Posted by: tygaboy May 16 2020, 04:35 PM

I reupholstered the patio chairs that we use out in front of the storage building.
It's storage now but I designed it with a sleeping loft. Long term, it'll become "The Casita" for weekend / short term guests.


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Posted by: euro911 May 16 2020, 11:05 PM

Nice. How much acreage have you got there?



Cut, primed and painted more siding today. Also cut and installed the slats for the attic vent, matching the existing vent architecture. Hoping to finish wrapping with the moisture barrier and installing the remaining siding on the west side tomorrow ...

Posted by: billh1963 May 17 2020, 06:23 AM

Coop almost finished....nesting box installed, water barrel in and piping done (don't have a picture of that) and feeder going in today

The Chicken McMansion is almost ready to move in!

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Posted by: sb914 May 17 2020, 07:09 AM

I finally finished tile and installed the fixtures. Not really my style but the customer loves it .

Posted by: 76-914 May 17 2020, 08:03 AM

Don't forget the glass eggs.

Posted by: 76-914 May 17 2020, 08:19 AM

That's a Beauty James. Bringing it to RRC this year?

Posted by: euro911 May 21 2020, 12:19 PM

Making more progress. West side almost done - still need to deal with the window.




Picked up some more exterior siding for the north side this morning - will cut to size, prime & paint this afternoon.

Really need to focus on getting the roof prepped for shingles ... we got hit with a freak rain day last week

Posted by: TonyA May 22 2020, 02:13 PM

Built a Air dryer system



Cleaned up bench and covered with some left over storefront panels and stainless steel door kick plates.



Built another bench with french cleat organizing.
getting ready to move in the cars to start working.
This is the first time picture posting hope it works.

Posted by: preach May 24 2020, 07:48 AM

Well, I have been working this whole time so not really sheltering in place. I went to San Diego BC (before covid) and was out there for about 1.5 months after the covid got here. Since I have been home I have still been working but I limit my going out.

My shop has been a mess for a while, basically cow paths to get to things. I have been trying to remedy that while continuing to do yard work, home improvements, wrench on my Opel, etc.

I am not much of a carpenter but I built a tire rack yesterday to get some floor space free. Please ignore some of the angles the 2 2x4s holding the tires are level but the mounts suffer from a 130yo barn.

Posted by: Toby May 24 2020, 08:35 AM

With that much weight, I would put in a middle support.

Now I look at a work bench and have fond memory's of when the top was clear.

Posted by: Unobtanium-inc May 24 2020, 08:52 AM

My son and I took down the old outhouse and shed at the Lakehouse in NH. The first year we owned the place we worked on it in the winter with the water turned off so I can actually say I've used said outhouse. But it was time to go.


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Posted by: preach May 24 2020, 09:39 AM

@http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=7276 where in NH? I am in Somersworth over by Dover.

@http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=15566 I concur but it is not sagging yet. Those 6 spoke Audi wheels are huge weight too. I hung off both ends and the middle @ 230#. I might put in a triangle brace between the windows.
My plan for that side of the shop is to put wheels on the Kennedy bench and roll it over by my other WB and put shelves up to the windows for bin storage. the will tie into the tire rack as well.

Posted by: Larmo63 May 24 2020, 11:55 AM

Lots of things done to the 911. So many "while you're in there" issues. All fixed.

Almost ready for the June 6 drive.....

Posted by: Larmo63 May 24 2020, 11:56 AM

This is supposed to be one piece, not zip tied together.....?

Posted by: Unobtanium-inc May 24 2020, 12:44 PM

Our shack is in Richmond, about 30 mins south of Keene, almost in Mass, but enough in that I can play the part. I actually have a Porsche parked there right now, picked up three cars near Salem, so stopped here on the way home.


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Posted by: Coondog May 24 2020, 12:47 PM

Looks great. Back date and wide body that puppy...........

Posted by: Larmo63 May 24 2020, 02:33 PM

Interesting......

https://www.hemmings.com/stories/2020/05/24/the-plan-is-to-make-the-whole-car-from-scratch-behind-the-re-creation-of-the-jaguar-xkss?refer=news&utm_source=edaily&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=2020-05-24

Posted by: Tdskip May 24 2020, 04:11 PM

Working on the ‘68 Fiat 124 Sport Spider. Replacignthe engine mounts only to find that the DPO stripped the bottom engine mount bolt which, of course, rececessed into the front subframe. So now the front suspension and engine have to come out to do that.

#{%}%!!!

Posted by: euro911 May 24 2020, 04:34 PM

Almost finished building my very first double sash window jamb. Still waiting for the sill material ordered from Homie Depot and having the diffused glass installed (which I'll job out - I'm terrible at glazing).




The next window jamb should be a whole lot easier ... it'll either be fixed, or possibly a transom window, hinged at the bottom

I started prepping the area where that window is going ... cutting the stucco was a messy job




... Also, last week I picked up some used 75 watt solar panels (that were on one of the old Toyota headquarters' buildings) for $20. each. They didn't have frames, so, since I had the tools handy, built a wooden frame for one of them. This one is for a friend who needs to keep the battery in his camp trailer charged up. I'll make frames for the other panels somewhere down the road ...

Posted by: porschetub May 24 2020, 05:18 PM

looks to be broken...caused by several large apes with screwdrivers .

Posted by: euro911 May 24 2020, 08:42 PM

Missing the other half of the fuse holders too

Posted by: Unobtanium-inc May 31 2020, 10:21 PM

One good thing about lots of time at home, the go-kart track is looking really good. I was teaching my nephew the track last week, he rolled the kart, on my leg! Luckily my neighbor was playing B-ball a few feet away and righted the kart. Scrapes, swollen ankle, and I think a cracked rib, but the only way you learn to drive, is to crash every now and then.


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Posted by: RickS May 31 2020, 10:33 PM

Removed the flag mirrors and put on some Italian jobs.

Posted by: tygaboy Jun 1 2020, 01:17 PM

Decided it was time to service/clean out the plasma table. Methinks I shall not wait so long next time!


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Posted by: Cairo94507 Jun 1 2020, 01:31 PM

That's a working table for sure.

Posted by: rgalla9146 Jun 1 2020, 06:40 PM

Forget the table...what's the transaxle ? Chevy something ?

Posted by: Toby Jun 1 2020, 07:16 PM

Must be a front wheel drive with longitudinal mounted engine. I'm using the GM 3800 with supercharger and traverse mount. Interesting.

Posted by: tygaboy Jun 1 2020, 07:19 PM

@http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=15566 @http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=5176

It's a Cayman S PDK, awaiting a kit that allows it to sit behind an LS3.
Complete with launch control, traction control and 2 drive modes. Yes, seriously.

Posted by: VaccaRabite Jun 1 2020, 07:32 PM

I bought this 1966 m416 1/4 ton army trailer.


Had to do a little rust removal to either side of the wheels.


Built and welded in a sturdy steel rack, including reinforcing the tub where the rack attached.



Kids and dog approve so far....


Got it in primer...


Painted and new tires!
Admitted I did almost no metal prep aside from grinding down flaking paint from its prior 60 years of life. Paint looks good from 20 feet, but its rough looking up close.


What what what?! Theo ran the lift while I guided the package to a point where it was up on the rack.


The money shot for my off road camping trailer:


Not quite a month in from day dream to now. First camping trip will be fathers day weekend, gotta get it legal by then!

Zach

Posted by: TonyA Jun 1 2020, 07:38 PM

Zach Is that a Smity built camper set up.

Posted by: mepstein Jun 1 2020, 07:45 PM

Zach - Looks great. Your kids grew up. Have fun!

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Posted by: rgalla9146 Jun 1 2020, 09:24 PM

At a quick glance it looks like a classic Chevy bellhousing pattern

Posted by: VaccaRabite Jun 2 2020, 08:29 AM

They are growing like weeds.



Yeah. 4WheelParts owns Smittybilt and has had the XL tents on sale fairly deeply of late while they roll in the new version (announced last month or so).

This whole project started when a storm killed the previous "family" tent during a backyard camp out in April. Suddenly the Roof Top Tents went on sale around Earth Day (4/20) and then went on a bigger sale about 2 weeks later. I decided to order the tent on the Earth Day sale, and 4WP honored their deeper sale price over the hone with me the day before the ten was delivered. Excellent customer service!!!

In Early May I decided I did not want to mount the tent on my 4Runner and have to deal with taking it off and putting it on each time I wanted to use it (the tent is 150 pounds) and I did not want to have to break down camp any time I needed to use the truck for a side adventure. So I started looking at trailers.

I first found an M1101 trailer, the owner was a good guy and I almost bought it but they are HEAVY (1500 lbs for the trailer alone) and a foot wider then my 4Runner. Plus the weight of the tent and the rack I'd need to build, I decided not to buy that.

I found the M416 trailer the very next day. The M416 is still a HD off road utility trailer, but only weighs 600 lbs and was designed to be pulled by Jeeps during Vietnam (though the trailer had been built since WWII as the Bantam, and Korea as the M100). The trailer was only 20 miles from my house, and the seller had 3 people looking to buy it - but they were all an NY and NJ and he did not want them bringing the plague. SO I got my butt over there that day and bought it.

Knowing I have camping trips that have not yet been cancelled coming up in June I've been trying to work on the trailer every night after work. Now the question is: can I get it titled and plated by then? I need to get the lights on it today sometime so that the trailer can be road legal, and then get the title and plates done. We are in a Yellow phase for COVID, and I'm not sure what that means for PENNDOT processing the paperwork.

Zach

Posted by: euro911 Jun 2 2020, 11:11 AM

Cool trailer/tent arrangement, Zack

Got a question though. Does the ladder act as an outrigger, or is it designed to be retracted at night? I ask, because it looks like outriggers might be a good idea to support that overhang ... especially if a significant weight load is place up there

Posted by: VaccaRabite Jun 2 2020, 12:15 PM

It is structural. you don't want to try and retract the ladder overnight. The tent won't collapse if the ladder isn't there, but it will wear out a lot faster and you will be over stressing the tent fabric. The ladder is bolted to the platform with a hinge and is really stable once in place.

Zach

Posted by: euro911 Jun 2 2020, 01:17 PM

Still trying to stay ahead of the rainy season. Luckily, we only had one very light rain so far and it's been hot and sunny, so everything is dry and no water damage ... however, the main priority is to get the roof done asap. My friend Greg finished helping with the structural carpentry, so I've been working alone to get this finished up.

Getting the felt paper installed ... and flashing of course. I might need some assistance from a pro when it comes to weaving the new roof shingles into the existing roof shingles, as well as the two valleys that will be created by the cricket



Pay no attention to the trim at the back screen door area. It was just secured there to help position the new siding ... it will get all new 1x4" trim in time

Taking a quick break now ... hoping for some cloud cover this afternoon

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Later that same day ...

Posted by: BillC Jun 3 2020, 12:13 PM

Almost two years ago, I bought a used Spec Boxster (SPB) race car. The previous owners had put a switch panel in the dash, and I added a couple of switches to it, but I was never really happy with it. Plus, I decided I really didn't like the red switch covers, but wanted something to protect the switches from accidental ons or offs.

Here's the original panel:


So, I decided to make a new panel.

First, I cut a piece out of some leftover delrin and sized it in the mill:


I drilled the hole for the coolshirt switch and cut the squarish hole for the defrost button first, by hand. Then, I used the mill to drill holes for the toggle switches spaced evenly in between. I decided to drill holes for four switches, even though I'm currently using only two, just in case I need to add some in the future. I took advantage of the DRO to make sure everything was properly aligned.


So, here's the new panel with all the holes drilled and the surface sanded with 400 grit. Also, the extra holes around the toggle switches will be explained later.


I also used new stainless steel button head screws to mount the panel, with a coat of flat black paint. The trick to painting small screws is to take a piece of cardboard and cut small x's in it with an x-acto knife -- then just push a screw into each x and the cardboard will hold the screws in place.


Now comes the reason for the extra holes around the toggle switches -- switch guards! The guards are made from 3/16" aluminum tubing, bent using a decent tubing bender. I made six guards, so I had a spare just in case.


Next is cutting all the guards to the same length. First step was to make a jig to hold the guards, by milling slots into a block of wood for the jig. Then, each guard gets run through the mill to be sized.


Then, the guards need to be modified so they can be mounted. Fortunately, the hole in the tubing is just the right size to be tapped for 6-32 screws. This turned out to be the biggest pain-in-the-butt step, since there were 12 holes to tap.


Here's the initial mounting of the guards:


Here's the final product; painted, labelled and mounted back in the car:

Posted by: Cairo94507 Jun 3 2020, 01:22 PM

That looks very nice.

Posted by: tygaboy Jun 3 2020, 01:35 PM

Nope, I have to disagree... That looks frickin' AWESOME!

Posted by: Mike D. Jun 3 2020, 03:32 PM

Here's Mine!
1973 Tintop Westie interior update!

Start to Finish.

Posted by: tygaboy Jun 3 2020, 07:28 PM

There, that's better! All cleaned out and fresh anti-corrosive in the water table.


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Posted by: euro911 Jun 3 2020, 09:51 PM

Nice, Mike

Posted by: euro911 Jun 3 2020, 09:59 PM

The cricket is almost done ... will finish it up tomorrow - then sheathing, more felt paper, flashing, etc. and hopefully get this thing shingled tomorrow too. A friend is coming by to help with that




... also found the shifter problem with the Cayman. One of the cable end sockets popped off one of the linkage ball joints. I popped it back on and temporarily secured it with some zip-ties. Will replace the cables at a later date, when I have more 'spare' time.

Posted by: ssuperflyoldguy Jun 3 2020, 11:32 PM

"new" C-125 to go with the C-81 - factory attachments: Rototiller, mower deck & front blade.

I think the 8hp C-81 will go to a home with a smaller yard.

Posted by: Larmo63 Jun 3 2020, 11:53 PM

Fun with wiring, my new fuse block was installed and a few (3) wires remained flopping in the car.

I had to determine which fuse they go to and re-install. No wonder my directionals and high beam switching didn't work.....?

Posted by: flyer86d Jun 4 2020, 10:07 AM

Two projects rolled out of the garage under their own power. First is the family wagon, a 1992 MB 300TE 4matic that pushed its head gasket out caused by the water pump seizing back in October 2011 while my daughter was driving. I stored it first in my shop and brought it home in 2015 when I sold the shop. The replacement engine was already in the car but not plumbed. So, I plumbed the engine, installed rebuilt front axles, new ball joints, brake rotors, changed the transfer case and rebuilt the drive shaft.

Second is the $260 motorcycle that I bought last October. It had sat for 4 years so I got it running on AV gas, changed the carb diaphragms, rebuilt the rear brake and clutch master cylinders, resealed the front forks and replaced the 19 year old tires. It’s not a show piece but I really don’t care. [attachmentid=747098] [attachmentid=747099][attachmentid=747100] [attachmentid=747100]

Posted by: euro911 Jun 5 2020, 09:34 AM

Yesterday, my friend Henry, came by to help, since roofing isn't my forte. The cricket sheathing, sealing & felt paper took longer than planned, but we got it done ... we start on the shingles tomorrow ...

Posted by: Tdskip Jun 5 2020, 11:28 AM

House/garage work looks great

Finally got this off to a place I can finish cleaning and painting the engine bay, going to leave the exterior scruffy but there’s a fresh numbers matching engine in fuel injection system ready to go in once I do the five speed swap.

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Posted by: Cairo94507 Jun 6 2020, 07:05 AM

Always loved the Tii. Had a good friend in school with one and it was a great car.

Posted by: Tdskip Jun 6 2020, 07:36 AM

@http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=9712 - never heard anyone every say "had one, it was just OK", people seem to have a sweet spot for them. Have the original engine back from a rebuild and the K-pump back from rebuild and a 5 speed ready to go in, engine bay getting painted and then assembly time (will be cosmetically scruffy but want to drive her before exterior paint).

Hope you are doing well!

Posted by: Driver174 Jun 9 2020, 01:32 AM

This is taking much longer and more work than anticipated, but it's moving forward.




New 914rubber.com LED head lamps:




Installing dash cover: