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Posted by: jr91472 Dec 27 2006, 08:57 AM

I have been on a roll since Dec 1:

-new clutch, p-plate, and lightened flywheel
-changed tranny oil
-changed motor oil + filter
-adjusted valves
-fixed my speedo
-replaced roll bar and targa top weather seals (thanks Santa)
-got new floor mats (thanks Santa)
-installed new dash face material (see pic)

Still to do:
-new brake pads + flush
-install new ball joints

good times




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Posted by: Vacca Rabite Dec 27 2006, 09:37 AM

I am dwaddling on mine.
My sweetie keeps giving me chores to do on my days off.

That, and I work slow.

Zach

Posted by: iamchappy Dec 27 2006, 10:17 AM

Lets see my last Winters turbo car project became my Spring project which became my Fall project which is now my Winter project that in turn will become my Spring project then my Summer project ...........................

Posted by: StratPlayer Dec 27 2006, 12:11 PM

My winter project is moving right along, not much more to do for the engine build until my heads get back. Then its just a matter of buttoning things up.

Posted by: John Dec 27 2006, 12:40 PM

Winter projects?

I haven't even gotten to my fall project list yet. I keep getting bumped behind "more important" things to do to our newly aquired home.

Aint home ownership grand?

Posted by: rmital Dec 27 2006, 12:44 PM

...it ain't winter yet here...still waiting...in the mean time, just driving....
but if it ever does get cold and maybe snow, I want to replace or repair my jack points.

Posted by: RON S. Dec 27 2006, 12:46 PM

I'm gonna get my 930 front brakes installed by next weekend.That'll do it for me.



Ron

Posted by: nocones Dec 27 2006, 01:45 PM

Like Chappy said, spring/summer project has drifted through fall and into winter.
I have accumulated a lot of parts though.
Honestly if I can find some time I can bolt the flywheel and new clutch assembly in anytime. Still need to inspect the 915 while it's out and replace the seal on the shift shaft.
That would get the car back on the road at least.

Other projects like installing the new struts and brakes, longer wheel studs and 17" wheels and front flairs to accomodate said wheels can wait.

Posted by: brant Dec 27 2006, 01:53 PM

definitely getting behind.
haven't even started on the race car yet.
and came to the realization that I'm not going to repaint (or have time to repaint) the street car this year.

did get some house work done, rebuilt the honda (new tranny, clutch, etc), did get the tow vehicle half done..

but haven't touched the race car yet.
motor to come out in a week

Posted by: 736conver Dec 27 2006, 03:14 PM

Here's my winter project. Putting tile in the basment entertanment room

Posted by: tracks914 Dec 27 2006, 06:22 PM

I've been busy too.
Stripped the car
Mounted it on rotisserie.
Removed PO's old sheet metal.
Wasn't much holding the car together...
but save it I will....


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Posted by: tracks914 Dec 27 2006, 06:23 PM

Then went to work on this
New frame rails complete...


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Posted by: tracks914 Dec 27 2006, 06:24 PM

and this
both sides and next on to the new floor....


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Posted by: Borderline Dec 27 2006, 07:57 PM

Car is 99% disassembled: changing colors from Tangerine to Saturn Yellow!!
Engine is totally disassembled and have most of the parts to build my 1911, just waiting for my heads. Lots of work to do! I do not recommend changing colors....I'm just not really an orange person.


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Posted by: race914 Dec 27 2006, 08:05 PM

Removed my stock rear deck lid & spoiler (38lbs) and getting ready to paint fiberglass lid (9lbs) and Sheridan SCCA spoiler (3lbs).

Easy 25lb reduction! Will post pics when I paint the lid.

Posted by: iamchappy Dec 27 2006, 09:20 PM

Doug, your a way better man than me by saving that car, makes me feel very guilty for cutting up and parting out cars in better shape than yours...

Posted by: Vacca Rabite Dec 27 2006, 09:29 PM

Well today I welded up my side marker lights, as well as welding up all the holes cut into the passinger side fender for the old A/C system. As well as welding up holes from what was probably an accident at some time in the cars past.

I also started adding body filler today on the front trunk lid (did not need much) and driver side rear quarter (needs A_LOT). I made the choice today not to try and pull the dents but just cover them over again. Was too concerned about pulling the rest of the panel out of shape (and I just wanted to get goign on it). Good news is that the filler I am using is probably lighter then the filler that was used before. Bad news is that it is going to need a lot of filler.

I have 2 more welding projects that will probably get done tomorrow. Friday will be reserved just for body filler work.

Needless, today was a good day.

Zach

Posted by: highways Dec 27 2006, 09:59 PM

Well the restoration shop is almost finished- laying bricks on my fenced in driveway so I don't have to work on dirt. Next it's off to body work world.

Posted by: tracks914 Dec 27 2006, 10:03 PM

Just try finding a better car in Northern Ontario. I did for my first one and it cost me 4 times what I paid for this one. To transport one from SoCal will probably be my next project.
This time I am doing it just to say I can....or better yet, I did!!!!

Posted by: MrKona Dec 27 2006, 10:49 PM

Just did my first engine drop tonight. While the engine is out, I'm going to pull out a hydraulic lifter (I know, I know, PO did it) that doesn't want to fill, disassemble, clean and replace.

... and while it's out, I'll give the engine bay a good cleaning, clean up the engine tin, replace most of the vacuum hoses, all the engine fuel lines, and I'm thinking of changing the alternator just for kicks while I have the engine out.

Lastly, I have an old wiring harness. I think I may try to build a new engine wiring harness using the old connectors and current harness as a model... I hope to be able to pull that one off.

Posted by: itsa914 Dec 27 2006, 11:05 PM

My 914 is down at Shelby's (flatout) waiting its turn for her attention to body work & paint. I haven't touched my 71 911 T projects yet.

My 914 on the way to Shelby's place.



The donor 911 car (rust issues )



The real 911 project ( no rust issues )

Posted by: Hammy Dec 27 2006, 11:22 PM

Very minimal work on the 914. Just driving the hell out of it. Restore as I drive kind of thing.

Posted by: LowGT Dec 27 2006, 11:32 PM

I can't start my winter 914 project until I sell my other 914. No room to work!! Due to Christmas and it being winter time, it's not selling very well.

Posted by: TROJANMAN Dec 27 2006, 11:46 PM

I just want heat!

hopefully my heater hoses will come in the mail soon, and i can reconnect the flapper boxes :fingerscrossed:

I also plan on replacing the KYB's in the rear. I have had Bilstiens siitin on top of my workbench for months now.

Posted by: Marv's3.6six Dec 28 2006, 09:55 AM

Worked on my GT project on Sat the 16th. Fabricated some braided lines to a new dune buggy style CNC fuel filter. First time work was done for months.

Posted by: RonD Dec 28 2006, 01:18 PM

Order set of bilstiens this morning.

Have parts for targa top seal.

Want to pull tank replace hoses, including windshield washers.

Heater hoses too.

Dash is high on list. Cap or new$$$$???

Strip and repaint rear truck lid probably a summer job.

Lots to do better get at it.

Posted by: Ferg Dec 28 2006, 02:27 PM

Job one is a external Oil Cooler, Oil Cooler parts just came in the mail. I will be adding a rear mounted Mocal, adapter with built in thermo.

Job two is finally tune the webers for altitude I'm running very rich...

Job three is "hopefully" a unitlite dizzy, but need to wait till all the holiday bills come in to see if i've got the $$.

Ferg