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Posted by: SirAndy May 7 2006, 12:22 AM

so, i'm thinking, i must have catched a virus from Mueller last time i was over there ...

- putting a 3.6L in my '70 1.7L
- stripping same car and throwing it on a celette bench
- buying a wrecked original 914/6 that will need month of cutting and bending
- bought a set of wheels and tires that are way too big for my car
- now looking for bigger flares so i can run those wheels
- talked to brad about building a 2056 /4 engine from scratch with aftermarket FI
- redoing the interior on my 1.7L car
- finally doing the 944 axles conversion on my 1.7L car
- restoring the 914/6

anyone got some hints on how the hell one could possibly stay focused to get all this stuff done?
Andy

Posted by: McMark May 7 2006, 12:26 AM

You're still putting the 3.6 in the red car?

Posted by: SirAndy May 7 2006, 12:27 AM

QUOTE(McMark @ May 6 2006, 11:26 PM)

You're still putting the 3.6 in the red car?

Posted by: So.Cal.914 May 7 2006, 12:31 AM

Meth?

Posted by: SirAndy May 7 2006, 12:34 AM

QUOTE(So.Cal.914 @ May 6 2006, 11:31 PM)

Posted by: JPB May 7 2006, 06:32 AM

Good sir, may I suggest a panacia for your problem. One thing that must go away is perhaps the bear fridge in the work shop if you have one and repalcing it with an EXppppppressso machine. As for sleep, its over rated. It will come when you need it.


This will slow you down also. Hey, just speeking from experience here.

Posted by: Sparky May 7 2006, 07:42 AM

QUOTE(SirAndy @ May 7 2006, 02:22 AM)

anyone got some hints on how the hell one could possibly stay focused to get all this stuff done?
Andy

Posted by: GWN7 May 7 2006, 07:44 AM

QUOTE(SirAndy @ May 6 2006, 11:22 PM)

so, i'm thinking, i must have catched a virus from Mueller last time i was over there ...

- putting a 3.6L in my '70 1.7L
- stripping same car and throwing it on a celette bench
- buying a wrecked original 914/6 that will need month of cutting and bending
- bought a set of wheels and tires that are way too big for my car
- now looking for bigger flares so i can run those wheels
- talked to brad about building a 2056 /4 engine from scratch with aftermarket FI
- redoing the interior on my 1.7L car
- finally doing the 944 axles conversion on my 1.7L car
- restoring the 914/6

anyone got some hints on how the hell one could possibly stay focused to get all this stuff done?
Andy

Posted by: Mark Henry May 7 2006, 07:58 AM

My advice is to avoid Mike.

Ever since I bought his engine parts I've been flipping between turbo or N/A, turbo or N/A, turbo or N/A, turbo or N/A, turbo or N/A....

My 914 is still on jackstands.

Thanks Mike.

Posted by: Miss Mari May 7 2006, 08:29 AM

Hey Mike has served as an inspiration to wannateener/Dylan.
He works on his car every chance he gets.
Also check my post count since we met...

Mari

Posted by: trekkor May 7 2006, 09:29 AM

I'll take the 3.6, if that helps.


KT

Posted by: McMark May 7 2006, 09:46 AM

I know, get to the shop before noon, and come every weekend.

Posted by: Brad Roberts May 7 2006, 10:08 AM

Get Shannon pregnant with twins. I promise you will focus on something besides 914's..LOL

I'm going to locate another decent 1.7 car and go from there. Just drive it and enjoy it. Fix it when it needs it. This is were I was headed with the little silver car I sold. Just a solid nice stockish 1.7. Gas isnt getting any cheaper.


B

Posted by: SirAndy May 7 2006, 10:08 AM

QUOTE(McMark @ May 7 2006, 08:46 AM)

I know, get to the shop before noon, and come every weekend.

Posted by: olav May 7 2006, 10:11 AM

What parts do you need for your /6 restore project? Will it be factory restore or custom?

Posted by: rdauenhauer May 7 2006, 10:16 AM

Im feeling ya Andy just got the LE back from paint, now in the midst of musical motors, all the while rebuilding suspension pieces for the toy car unders the cover in the back yrd.

Brad would you consider a 1911? I gotta fund this resto some how.

Posted by: Dr Evil May 7 2006, 10:16 AM

Take a series of tetracycline and use a condom next time

Posted by: 914forme May 7 2006, 10:27 AM

Quite posting and get to work, with over 15,284 post you spend way too much time on your own club

Posted by: Mueller May 7 2006, 10:30 AM

QUOTE(SirAndy @ May 7 2006, 09:08 AM)

QUOTE(McMark @ May 7 2006, 08:46 AM)

I know, get to the shop before noon, and come every weekend.

i guess getting up early on the weekends would help, eh?
Andy

Posted by: nebreitling May 7 2006, 11:31 AM

that's crazy andy. don't burn yourself out. get something driving and enjoy it.

Posted by: Andyrew May 7 2006, 11:39 AM

I went "cool, cool, cool" then I read

"- restoring the 914/6"
and said. What? Crazy man!!! No WAY!

Got a pic of the "way to big" wheels? or size?

jus curious.

GL man..

Posted by: McMark May 7 2006, 12:35 PM

Andy, once I have room, we'll kick that 914-6 out in 6 months or less. No reason to have it take two years (except $). You just bring cars, parts & yourself. I'll provide the motivation.

Posted by: bernbomb914 May 7 2006, 12:43 PM

Brad for the 2nd time call me

Bernie

Posted by: jonwatts May 7 2006, 02:06 PM

Andy, quit your day job.

Posted by: SirAndy May 7 2006, 02:19 PM

QUOTE(jonwatts @ May 7 2006, 01:06 PM)

Posted by: McMark May 7 2006, 02:21 PM

Posted by: Mueller May 7 2006, 03:50 PM

QUOTE(Brad Roberts @ May 7 2006, 09:08 AM)

Posted by: McMark May 7 2006, 04:30 PM

Remember, 1 hour is better than 0 hours. Good luck.