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Posted by: vesnyder Jan 28 2006, 09:45 AM

Got the car off jack stands to do a bit of shakedown. It is supposed to be 50 degrees as well - maybe I'll even wash it. A little nervous taking itt on the street given all the work I've done - (brakes, suspensions, fuel system) any suggestions before I take the plunge to the street?

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Posted by: vesnyder Jan 28 2006, 09:47 AM

does the ride height look a bit low?

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Posted by: vesnyder Jan 28 2006, 09:51 AM

check out the new interior - nice woooden dash! How do you get the center tunnel carpet to lay flat w/o glueing?

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Posted by: vesnyder Jan 28 2006, 09:53 AM

how about thos new leather seats? I am metting psyched for Spring!!

Posted by: vesnyder Jan 28 2006, 09:54 AM

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Posted by: Dave_Darling Jan 28 2006, 09:55 AM

Yes, it looks a little low. You might think about using the adjusters on the torsion bars to raise the front up a bit. If not, be very careful to notice if you bottom the suspension at all. If so, then definitely raise the car back up again.

Stomp the brake pedal a couple of times before the car moves. Just in case.

--DD

Posted by: Joe Sharp Jan 28 2006, 09:55 AM

Is that a Lava Lamp on your bench?
:PERMAGRIN: Joe

Posted by: bmunday Jan 28 2006, 09:56 AM

Nice work...
Go enjoy the day, I know Ohio dosen't get many nice days this time of year, take advantage of it.

Posted by: vesnyder Jan 28 2006, 10:04 AM

Joe - very observant - that is a Lava Lamp. Sets the mood I need to work on the car! Stole it from my daughter after she got sick of it! does not work real well in the garage temps!

Posted by: wertygrog Jan 28 2006, 11:21 AM

nice work! I love the tan leather/shiny wood look! Nice yellow too.

did you install the stereo unit yourself? if so, how did you do the adapter?

brent

Posted by: vesnyder Jan 28 2006, 11:26 AM

Thanks - I am pretty happy with teh way it came out! I have not fully installed the stereo yet but I plan on doing it myself - looks pretty straight forward. Not sure what you mean by "adapter"?

Posted by: wertygrog Jan 28 2006, 11:44 AM

hmmm doesn't look like a prob. for you, but on my dash the rectangular hole is bigger than my stereo, so I'm gonna need to find some sort of adapter plate to make it fit....but your wooden dash looks like it fits snug!

brent

Posted by: Lou W Jan 28 2006, 11:49 AM

Looks great, you gotta love the leather.

Posted by: BarberDave Jan 28 2006, 01:14 PM

Another new 914 for the Mid West Classic in Aug.
Nice work. Looks great. Dave

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