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Posted by: RiqueMar Oct 11 2008, 06:48 PM

I realized that the thread I had started originally was mostly my introduction to the site, so I ignored it, so here's my build thread. Pics to come.

Posted by: RiqueMar Oct 11 2008, 06:51 PM

This is basically the car when I first got it, minus the layers, upon layers......upon layers of paint.

Posted by: RiqueMar Oct 11 2008, 06:55 PM

Flares and installation

Posted by: RiqueMar Oct 11 2008, 06:56 PM

Flares, check!

Posted by: RiqueMar Oct 11 2008, 06:58 PM

Alumi-lead before bond-O

Posted by: RiqueMar Oct 11 2008, 08:03 PM

Ok, as of right now, this is currently my car as is, please, comments welcome!

Today (10.11.08) painted the wall underneath the dash, the dash mount, and the glovebox....

Before.....


After....




After that, moved onto the dash-mount...




While I was at it, I taped off and hit up the Fuel Tank...





And since I did that, I thought I might as well hit up the wiper assembly...




While doing that, my front Valiance arrived! Yay eBay!




And to end on a high note, I found the 5 lugs, and the 6 steering wheel my Dad had stored away....

Posted by: Gint Oct 11 2008, 08:56 PM

Nice work!

Posted by: Lou W Oct 11 2008, 09:59 PM

Looking good.

Posted by: jmill Oct 11 2008, 11:18 PM

Very nice. What color are you going with? Back to Zambezi?

Posted by: Phoenix 914-6GT Oct 12 2008, 12:59 AM

Nice work. If you keep this up your car will be very clean and well sorted.

Posted by: RiqueMar Oct 12 2008, 12:59 AM

Haha, good question, I'm either going Black or a Grey/dark grey OR if I go Signal Orange to match my dad's six, I can get a 6 cyl.

Posted by: RiqueMar Oct 12 2008, 04:58 PM

Well, did´nt get much done today, Homework to do and such.

Further cleaned all the old goo off the dash.
Pulled more of the 911 suspension out.
Cleaned off the motor for the wipers.

Tomorrow I´ll be digging out the headlamps and mounts and cleaning and installing them.

Posted by: championgt1 Oct 12 2008, 11:02 PM

Nice work. Make sure to keep us posted.

Posted by: FourBlades Oct 13 2008, 08:14 AM

That can't be a real 914, it doesn't have enough rust on it!!!

Seriously, that is looking good, should be an excellent car when you are done.

John

Posted by: PanelBilly Oct 13 2008, 10:04 AM

Roll the fender lips under now, before you start the finishing process. If your not sure what I'm talking about, check my threads. I took some pictures and posted a thread on this subject a few months ago.

Posted by: jc914 Oct 13 2008, 10:13 AM

Great job looking good. you are lucky not that much rust keep us posted

Posted by: RiqueMar Oct 13 2008, 05:02 PM

Which thread is that?

Posted by: RiqueMar Oct 20 2008, 12:11 PM

Didn't end up getting much done this weekend with the car. All I was able to do was spend about an hour cleaning the Wiper motor and cleaning the old glue of the dash mount and such.

Posted by: Root_Werks Oct 20 2008, 02:25 PM

Cool! Steel flares!

Posted by: dw914er Oct 20 2008, 02:47 PM

id go with the /6 option

good work though.

Posted by: Joe Sharp Oct 20 2008, 03:50 PM

Aaron: while you have the whiper assembly out grease the piviots and shafts with white litho. You don't ever want to take it out again.

Posted by: RiqueMar Nov 11 2008, 11:23 AM

Finally some updates.....

So this weekend, I was actually able to work on the car, Mid-terms in school and stuff at work have been holding me back, but I was finally able to put in a few un-interrupted hours.

Took the 911 suspension I got and was able to scrape to previous cars crap off the top, and get them ready to throw in a parts washer. More importantly, got one of the sets of headlights that my dad has lying around (I think there's enough for 4 cars, lol) and stripped and fixed those up really nice. Pictures to follow in 2 minutes.

Posted by: RiqueMar Nov 11 2008, 11:32 AM

Just a few pictures that I took....


The headlights when I found them, they where pretty thrashed and such....





I ended up having to drill out the heads of the screws because they where just simply TOO rusted to do anything with.....







A couple of pictures before I completely disassembled everything, and sandblasted....





Post sandblasted, painted them with hammered rustoleum, looks realyl cool and shiny!

Posted by: RiqueMar Nov 15 2008, 08:11 PM

So I realized after last week, that my post was rather boring, this week, I decided to throw in some metal, sparks, and fire!

This week, I got to fix the trunk, which I, erm, messed up previously. To match the left side, I also welded the right.

Some before pictures....

Posted by: RiqueMar Nov 15 2008, 08:20 PM

And, as I promised, metal, fire, and sparks!












Tomorrow, I'll be grinding them down and such, as to make them match. For now, it's Saturday, and we're heading to Downtown San Diego!

Posted by: RiqueMar Nov 16 2008, 12:54 PM

Well, decided I did'nt like the battery tray, so I thought I'de execute a little "Weight Reduction."

Posted by: JRust Nov 16 2008, 01:12 PM

You are making great progress. Keep it up

Posted by: southernmost914 Nov 16 2008, 01:47 PM

I swear I see a ignition switch on that dash board

Steve

Posted by: RiqueMar Nov 17 2008, 12:41 AM

would'nt have any idea what you are talking about

So today, I went back to the trunk and smoothed out all the welds from yesterday and placed Alumi-lead on the seams. Also, used the cut out and traced a new piece for the battery tray.

Tomorrow, I'll be sanding down that Alumi-lead and getting it ready for Bond-o, then I move onto the engine bay, which is pretty well off, all it needs is preping and possibly this weekend I can spray the trunk, undercoating, and engine bay. I think it´s safe to say (except for the tray) the welding is done.

Posted by: Gint Nov 17 2008, 08:40 AM

And that ignition switch you painted rattle can black is worth a couple hundred bucks...

Posted by: RiqueMar Nov 17 2008, 09:28 AM

Good thing it's mine and it's staying in the family. Lol, nah, I did'nt paint it, I just got jumpy with the camera and took a few pics before I was completely done assembling it.

Posted by: Root_Werks Nov 17 2008, 10:18 AM

I actually like the battery tray idea. Having it open like that doesn't reduce the strength and you can keep the area below it clean and painted.

Posted by: RiqueMar Nov 17 2008, 12:36 PM

I too agree. Meh, I'm not sure, I'll either leave it open as such or close it up. If I do leave it open, I'll be trimming it to right where it meets the suppot around the three sides, which is only about another 1/2 an inch.

Like I said, if anything, it's part of my "weight reduction"! lol

Posted by: RiqueMar Nov 18 2008, 11:23 AM

Of that ignition switch you guys where speaking of, where you refering top the picture witht the dashboard already mounted? Or the one that is just newly painted? I ask because these are two different supports, one being originally from the car, and the other being from a Six.

Posted by: RiqueMar Nov 18 2008, 11:28 AM

Yesterday, I did'nt get to do much, as I got to the shop around 4:30, and it gets darker alot earlier now. I did, however, sand and clean up underneath the flares.

Originally, when we installed the flares, this area did'nt look to hot, with all the ground-down welds and such, so I once again wen to the Alumi-lead, applied it, and cleaned it up yesterday, to make it look more "seamless"....

Posted by: RiqueMar Nov 27 2008, 09:13 PM

Ok, so today, Thanksgiving, actually got to work for a few hours.

Finished completely taking the Powder Coating/dirt/old paint from the suspension (correction from before, the new suspension is from a Six, not a 911). Took of the rotors, and the bearings inside, turned out they where bent out of shape. Sandblasted that plate that mounts behind the rotors, and everything is ready to paint on Saturday or Sunday.

Pictures to come, for now, more Turkey!

Posted by: RiqueMar Nov 30 2008, 04:33 PM

Some pictures of the Six suspension. Scraped all the old Powder Coating off, will paint soon. Also took those shrowds, sandblasted them and such.

What do you think for the struts, green or black...... or red?

Posted by: RiqueMar Dec 1 2008, 03:35 PM

Did'nt get much done this weekend, as I had to work, however, coming up, I'll be prepping the Engine area, as well as doing Rubberized undercoating in the trunk.

What do you guys think for the Engine Bay? I'm thinking in the way of undercoating in Black.

Posted by: SGB Dec 1 2008, 09:07 PM

Keep after it!

I too loose motivation when it is dark when I get up, sunrise as I go to work, and dark when I get home. And I just HATE cold. At least I have a garage, but it isn't heated. By the time I work out a little, eat some grub and have a beer, it is too late to get motivated...

oh well. At least I have a job.

Posted by: RiqueMar Dec 2 2008, 11:50 AM

I know exactly what you are saying. During the days when the sun is out longer, I used to work til' Nine, but now, it's too hard!

Posted by: RiqueMar Dec 20 2008, 09:05 PM

Ok, finals are over, so now I can transfer, but more importantly, work on my car for the next month before I go back to class!

Today, I was actually able to get some parts completed.

Stripped down the suspension to bare metal using the wire brush, not sure to make it red or black, leaning more to black, what do you think?



Also, started to work on the engine bay. It looks really good underneath. We had checked it before, but this is the first time I've been able to see the details.

Posted by: RiqueMar Dec 26 2008, 11:51 AM

Since the site got nocked down, I don't know how many people saw my last updates, but heres more...

There was a pretty good size dent here that I knocked out....



No more rattle-can-blue-fender!


Prepped the trunk and removed all the sealant, gonna put in undercoating and such here.



Fount a few rust spots....




The previous owner must have had stock in Bond-O, because this dent was filled heavily with it

Posted by: PanelBilly Dec 26 2008, 12:07 PM

You have so much work ahead of you. Have you thought about just replacing the trunk rather than repairing all the rust holes?

I'd be afraid of the rust growing in the places you can't get to

Posted by: RiqueMar Dec 26 2008, 03:32 PM

Originally, I had thought about it, but others have told me that I'm lucky to have such a rust free car.

When I actually do find rust, it is so isolated, it is rarely a problem.

Posted by: RiqueMar Feb 5 2009, 11:00 AM

Update after a months of nothing-ness. I guess my Father decided to bless me with a bigger engine, though we are not sure yet.

In the past month....

Bought the engine mount
Prepped the engine bay (to be painted this weekend)
Bought Zenith carbs
Cut away the rust in the middle of the trunk (Welding this weekend)
Stripped the whole trunk in fear of rust

Posted by: RiqueMar Feb 8 2009, 09:32 PM

Let me just start off by saying, I love Snap-On tools. My Dad just bought a whole shop collection, and I think I'm the first to use it.



Finally added some Alumi-Lead to the trunk, as well as fixed that rust spot in the rear middle.




Took off all the stuff from the trunk area and sand blacted them. Also took off the original trunk shocks, anyone need the old rods?




And got the motor mount out.

Posted by: RiqueMar Mar 7 2009, 10:58 PM

Finally the body guy is starting on my car! Pictures galore!



















New seat!!!!

Posted by: Phoenix 914-6GT Mar 7 2009, 11:10 PM

Looks like things are coming along. Nice score on the tools. I have about 95% Snap-on an love the feel of them.

Posted by: RiqueMar Mar 8 2009, 12:18 AM

If only they where mine, but there my Dads....

Posted by: RiqueMar Mar 13 2009, 08:13 PM

So since I started Spring Break yesterday, I was able to get in a good 4 hours on my car today.

Finally lift it up, and got all the undercoating on the front two wheel wells off.

Seemed kinda pointless, because I'll be putting it back on.

Pictures tomorrow.

Oh! And tomorrow, I pick up my engine!

Posted by: FourBlades Mar 13 2009, 08:25 PM

Great project...keep the pictures coming.



So what engine are you getting?

John

Posted by: RiqueMar Mar 13 2009, 08:33 PM

I think I might have fallen victim to my Dads bribe, and I'll go Orange and get the 2.2 (he wants two Orange 6's).

Either that, or a 2.0

I'm excited!

My plan is to have it done by April 20th, my bday

Posted by: nein14 Mar 14 2009, 07:43 AM

Nice Job

what seats are they?

Posted by: RiqueMar Mar 18 2009, 10:34 PM

Posted by: al weidman Mar 18 2009, 11:56 PM

How do you open the photo bucket pictures?

Posted by: jcambo7 Mar 19 2009, 02:14 AM

I'm wondering the same thing. A lot of them say its been moved or deleted. Sad cuz I would like to see all the progess of the work and not just part of it.

Posted by: RiqueMar Mar 19 2009, 09:22 AM

Unfortunatly, Photobucket is being a jerk. I had all my pictures of my project in a general folder. Deciding that I wanted to be more organized, I put them in a specific folder, this caused them to be seen as 'moved'. I'll post them back.

For now, here's more...

Posted by: RiqueMar Mar 19 2009, 09:25 AM

Joe adding some primer to the front, I hope to get the front portion under the bumper covered in Rubberized undercoating.

Posted by: RiqueMar Mar 19 2009, 09:29 AM

Painted trunk, I want to do Rubberized Undercoating here too, and leave it black, despite the color of the car.

Posted by: RiqueMar Mar 19 2009, 09:47 AM

Forgot to add these from Friday.

Got under the wheels, took off the front suspension, and got at that old undercoating!

Posted by: RiqueMar Mar 19 2009, 03:13 PM

Pictures of the 2.0L that was came with the car. Totally rebuilt with alot of new goodies, came with the car...... Anyone need a 2L with all paperwork?

Posted by: RiqueMar Mar 19 2009, 03:54 PM

The new Engine that is going in it. I think it's a 2.0L-6?

I'll know tonight when my Dad gets back.

More pics to come tonight, as for now, gotta run to the Airport.

Posted by: RiqueMar Mar 19 2009, 10:00 PM

Some pictures of the polyester application...

Posted by: RiqueMar Mar 20 2009, 09:42 AM

So as of today, I have One month until I hear

I really have to haul ass in the next thirty days so I can get this done!


Moving on, the end result of the Polyester on the back fenders and top...

Posted by: VOX Mar 20 2009, 11:54 PM

good luck! i hope you finish on time!

Posted by: So.Cal.914 Mar 21 2009, 06:31 AM

I like this guy, spring break and he's humping on his teener. Keep up the fine work, it should be a great car.

Posted by: RiqueMar Mar 21 2009, 11:22 AM

Haha, yeah. My 914 is def the important Girlfriend.

Well, we started on the doors yesterday (sorry I forgot to update yesterday). Brief overview. We took the doors off our 75 Sim project, and slapped them on mine. They turned out to be really good with little paint and great primer, so much so that we used this as a base.

Also, I'll have pictures in a bit of a one of my favorite parts. Took some of my Dads 911 mirrors, and plan to put them on the 914. Used the old doors as a mock up, and found a different way to do it, atleast from what I've seen.

Posted by: RiqueMar Mar 21 2009, 01:29 PM

Ok, so, the mirrors.



I've never really liked the stock ones, so those are out. Grabbed some of Dads 911's and did a mock up on the old doors, and Joe welded the original holes for the stock ones shut.











Took of the bottom supports, and I plan on doing this a little differently than I have seen. Me and my Dad did a dry run on the old doors....

Posted by: RiqueMar Mar 21 2009, 06:06 PM

Todays list.

Polyester-ed the front Driver fender/Door. Looked AWESOME, so awesome, that I brought out the old tires (which are being replaced by 6's and 7's) just to see what it looked like.











Also, got the rear suspension off, and it will be ground down tomorrow.




Oh, and of course, can't forget when the doro decided to ever-so-slightly open, and just barely touch the Forklift.

Posted by: RiqueMar Mar 22 2009, 03:20 PM

Moving on, started taking apart the Rear suspension. The Haynes manual wasn't much help, so I kinda had to figure it out.

Oh, and of course, the Compressor isn't turning on for some reason, so bead blasting the Rear Suspension is out of the question....

Posted by: RiqueMar Mar 24 2009, 09:42 PM

Finally moving again....

We are SANDBLASTING today kids!

Joe is so happy, he thinks my lid is a Guitar!






More pictures to come in a few min!

Posted by: RiqueMar Mar 24 2009, 10:13 PM

Our.....um...... "Sandblasting Booth" ... thank you Waste Management...










A little repair.....




Oh yeah, we took out the windshield....

Posted by: charliew Mar 24 2009, 10:17 PM

Your door had a small flat area where the forklift got to it anyway. I feel sorry for that poor guy in that closed area sandblasting with no air movement. He must like you a lot.

Posted by: RiqueMar Mar 24 2009, 10:24 PM

Huh?



He has a mask. He'll live. Lol.

Posted by: RiqueMar Mar 24 2009, 10:59 PM

Again, we thank WM!

Posted by: dlo914 Mar 25 2009, 12:45 AM

LOL...keep up the good work. Lets hope we both finish in time for WCR!

Posted by: RiqueMar Mar 25 2009, 10:37 AM

Haha, we'll race to finish FOR WCR, and then race AT WCR.

Posted by: RiqueMar Mar 25 2009, 10:42 AM

By the way, this is what I look like...

Posted by: RiqueMar Mar 25 2009, 10:55 AM

So we finally headed out last night around Midnight. Fortunatly, we still have the sandblaster here, so I think I'll accidentally forget to return it and hit the engine bay.


I know, I know, I should have done this in the first place, but really, we are only hitting the REALLY hard areas, like that space between the front fenders and the windshield, or inside the air vent just below the windshield. But I really wanna smooth out the sanding I did in the engine bay and make it look just that much better, even though I'll be doing RU in there.

Ordering paint today too! Yeah, I FINALLY decided on a color!



Some pictures to keep you busy when you should be WORKING!

Posted by: ssstikircr Mar 25 2009, 02:14 PM

Still got a ways to go... but keep up the good work!!

Posted by: RiqueMar Mar 25 2009, 06:44 PM

Update of todays work:

Broke out both the front and the rear hood, Joe is working on them as we speak. We decided to spot weld the beams on the undersides, as this makes it much stronger and harder to cause a crease lest someone push down on my rear. Also, put a ton of aluma-lead on the top of the trunk for the same reason.

I hate it when that happens.

Joe is beating out the front hood and gonna seal up those emblem holes, though I plan on making more later...

Posted by: jc914 Mar 25 2009, 06:59 PM

Keep up the good work

Posted by: RiqueMar Mar 25 2009, 07:05 PM

Well, I don't know if it's GOOD work, hahhaha!

26 days until 21st Birthday....

Posted by: RiqueMar Mar 25 2009, 08:54 PM

Some pictures of the Engine Lid, and the Hood. Deleted the *cough* crooked *cough* holes made by the PO, addes Aluma-Lead and Bondo to both....

Posted by: RiqueMar Mar 26 2009, 03:41 PM

Apparently, I may need a new front hood. Atleast since my Father is a Porsche freak, we don't have any shortage, but still.



Stuff is getting done, bondo sanded. As for tonight, I have to help the JDM guys down the way do some vynl for their cars, their going to Willow tomorrow.

Posted by: VOX Mar 26 2009, 04:43 PM

why a new hood? damn we need to catch up, we havnt even started our drivetrain yet, then theres the wiring we gotta tackle. im still working on striping/painting the trunks. havnt even started to bondo/prep the exterior for paint.

Posted by: RiqueMar Mar 27 2009, 09:40 AM

Yeah, I'm here at the shop all day, and when I'm not working on the car, the body guy is.

The support that is under the hood caused a ripple, and I might need a lot of bondo if we cant straighten it out more. Things might be looking up though, I'll know in a few hours.


I'm avoiding the wiring. When I was originally taking out the tar from the cabin floor, I was using a Blow torch, before I discovered the magic of Dry Ice. I'm pretty sure I passed over the harness a few times.

As for the trunks, I would just recommend getting about a gallon of painted rubberized undercoating, and spraying the trunk, I think it looks really nice. But of course, thats only if your sure there's no rust.

Posted by: 3d914 Mar 27 2009, 07:59 PM

It's lookin very good!

Be sure to invest plenty of time in that wiring harness. None of the four 914's I've owned were without some wild and crazy re-wiring tricks by the PO's. That would make an interesting post - What was the craziest electrical mod made by the PO?

I must have spent nearly 12 hours on the engine harness for my SHO V6 conversion. And that's the smallest of the three harnesses I need to go through.

Enjoy!

Posted by: RiqueMar Mar 27 2009, 08:41 PM

I'm starting to slow down. But I plan on putting this back into the gear I was in.... tomorrow, lol.

Primed the rear hood today, it looks really good.

Tomorrow, Suspension is getting painted and put back on. As is the Rear Suspension. All this, while Joe finishes the door, both hoods, and engine lid, and seam seals the jams and the trunk. I'm not compromising, that all will be done tomorrow.

Oh! Helped out some of the JDM Guys down the way with some vinyl, check it out! But first, the Hood!







Some of the vinyl that I whipped out, I did it mirrored, so it looks like you are looking through the car.....

Posted by: RiqueMar Mar 28 2009, 04:47 PM

I know I shouldn't, but I really must brag and tell SOMEBODY! Apparently, the Porsche Gods decided to give Enrique an early Birthday present.

Bilstein Shocks
911 SC Calipers
911 Steering

Posted by: RiqueMar Mar 29 2009, 11:31 AM

Painter didn't show up yesterday.... and today he's 30 min late and still no show.....

Posted by: RiqueMar Mar 29 2009, 03:20 PM

I needed to get under the car, but I didnt feel like being on my back all day....

Posted by: RiqueMar Mar 29 2009, 03:27 PM

Also, got under the car to finish off the spots with bad undercoating...





Before









After

Posted by: RiqueMar Mar 29 2009, 08:32 PM

Painted under the trunk, will do undercoating as well!

Posted by: RiqueMar Mar 29 2009, 08:38 PM

Also got the bottom of the Lid!




Things where so much fun, the Girlfriend wanted to get into some Sandblasting!

Posted by: SGB Mar 29 2009, 09:49 PM

very sweet.

gonna be a nice car too.

Posted by: RiqueMar Mar 30 2009, 09:57 AM

I hope so, I've been putting in 10-12 hour days on it to get it ready.

3 weeks!

Posted by: RiqueMar May 16 2009, 07:08 PM

Finally, an update.

i've been super busy with school, hopefully, I'm only a week away from a minor Political Science degree.

Now, onto the important stuff.

Car is painted, as is the engine bay undercoated along with the trunk, etc.

One side is wet sanded, and the engine just need the tin put on it.

Posted by: sendjonathanmail May 16 2009, 08:48 PM

Looking awesome dude! Can't wait to see more progress.

Posted by: RiqueMar Jun 10 2009, 05:45 PM

Stuff is coming together! And all my sandblasted and repainted parts are really looking good!

Posted by: RiqueMar Jun 10 2009, 06:04 PM

Completely took apart the horns, and painted them.


Took of the Light motors of a 75, and made em' look nice. I was really disappointed the black rubber covers off the later cars didnt fit



Cleaned the air system, and the wiper motor....


Looks really good in the sun. I think it's a different Orange than Sig. Orange though?

Posted by: VOX Jun 10 2009, 06:17 PM

sweet! progress! i guess because its summer time right? we will soon be able to continue our project as well, my last finals tomorrow. hopefully both of us will finish before summers over and can take a cruise.

Posted by: Gint Jun 10 2009, 08:12 PM

Nice work! Looks great.

Posted by: RiqueMar Jun 11 2009, 10:12 AM

For that drive, I'm thinking LA to SD along the coast?

Thanks Gint!

Posted by: RiqueMar Jun 11 2009, 10:54 AM

I have a dash.... kinda. Sorry for the crappy photos, I took them with my iPhone while doing the dash.

I decided to not use foam under the cover, because I want it to look a bit sharper, rather than 'cushy'.

Had to sand out a few bumps.


The patient is ready...



Spray adhesive...


My Dad and I rubbing it down and cutting....


The finished product this morning!

Posted by: RiqueMar Jun 11 2009, 10:46 PM

Some movement!

And we are undercoating as we speak! These pictures are fresh! Be back in a few mins!

Updated Windows!





Added the fog lamps and horn that I sandblasted and painted!


Sandblasted/painted turn signals!

Posted by: RiqueMar Jun 11 2009, 11:06 PM

Finally almost done with the undercoating! And some really good taping if I might say so!

Posted by: RiqueMar Jun 11 2009, 11:08 PM

Inside is done done!

Posted by: RiqueMar Jun 11 2009, 11:11 PM

Our setup for doing the bottom, as it is in the middle...

Posted by: RiqueMar Jun 11 2009, 11:27 PM

Last pics for tonight. I have some from underneath that you will see tomorrow, and we will also see how it looks once it has dried and in the sunlight.




Also, did the inside of the rear hood a few days ago, not the best pic, because the tape is still on the orange....

Posted by: RiqueMar Jun 12 2009, 10:50 AM

I think it looks really good!

This is the pic I just took about 5 min ago on my phone!

Posted by: MDG Jun 12 2009, 11:17 AM

Looking good - color is great! What are you using for undercoating?

Posted by: RiqueMar Jun 12 2009, 11:26 AM

Dyna-Pro by Dynatron, #544.

I love it really, and it really helps to deaden sound. However, I'm still considering using Dynamat as well

Posted by: tat2dphreak Jun 12 2009, 12:01 PM

wow, I just got caught up and read the whole thread! great job!

Posted by: RiqueMar Jun 12 2009, 01:27 PM

Thanks! More pics coming in 5 min!

Posted by: Derek Seymour Jun 12 2009, 01:54 PM

I'm jealous... she's looking really sweet!

Posted by: RiqueMar Jun 12 2009, 03:47 PM

Seat bracket, sand blasted and repainted.

Posted by: RiqueMar Jun 12 2009, 09:01 PM

Just now I opened up the doors, and sprayed some undercoating in there. I really want to avoid rust, and not worry about driving the car in the rain. Also, I think this plus some dynamat, will be good steps towards making it quite.

I took some pictures, but of course, the iPhone died...

Basically, since I have the later reinforced doors, it's undercoating from the bars down.

Posted by: RiqueMar Jun 13 2009, 10:16 PM

So today, we took a break from the car and did a coast run in the 355, awesome.

Afterwards, we dug out the 5 lug trailing arms. Those are going on tomorrow. Also, pulled the sheet metal out, and that will be going to powder coat on Monday.

Posted by: RiqueMar Jun 13 2009, 10:54 PM

Ok! So I got the pictures from my iPhone!

These are from yesterday. As you probably know after reading, I updated the doors to 75's because they are reinforced. These pictures are of us spraying undercoating inside the doors. I was going to do them on the inner door, but then I would have trouble putting on the handles. I think I'm going to do Dynamat too.

Posted by: nsr-jamie Jun 13 2009, 11:10 PM

Wow! This is a cool project! Looking really good too, love it!!!

Posted by: Lou W Jun 13 2009, 11:15 PM

Very nice job

Posted by: RiqueMar Jun 15 2009, 01:13 AM

Thanks guys! I really like your 72 in Japan!

More pictures from today! Painted the rest of the inside of the doors, I really like how they look, nice and complete. My Dad actually undercoated the outer part of the doors, but actually had a lot of trouble reattaching things because of the thickness, so this led me to simply paint this part....







Found the 5 lugs! Just need a little cleaning up!





Going to start putting the windows together. Darker tint, and blacking out the chrome.






Lookin' pretty good!

Posted by: RiqueMar Jun 15 2009, 01:27 PM

As of right now, I'm looking at two sets of trailing arms, the ones pictured below, and another set that is reinforced. I'm not sure what I'll go with, and I have to decide today.

Posted by: RiqueMar Jun 16 2009, 01:29 AM

Got my hood and trunk shocks! Yay!!!








Today, I sanded down the vent window chromed bars. I don't want them to be chrome. Pictures to come tomorrow morning!





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Posted by: RiqueMar Jun 16 2009, 10:32 AM

Ok, so as I said last night, on my car, I don't much car for the chrome vents.

here is a picture of what I was working with....




Completely disassembled the actual chrome parts, it's rather easy, just remove the two bolts....



Sanded down the whole post with 220....




In this picture, you can actually see the high spots on the post....




And painted. I don't know if I like this finish, or a more matte one....

Posted by: my928s4 Jun 16 2009, 10:41 AM

I like the way you finished off the inside of the doors black, nice.

Posted by: RiqueMar Jun 16 2009, 10:49 AM

Thanks, yeah, I think it is one of those small things that really looks nice, and it makes the undercoating inside the door look nicer.

I was just looking at your Project Thread, I really like your progress.

Posted by: RiqueMar Jun 16 2009, 01:18 PM

Look what I found! Soon to be black to match the bumpers!

Posted by: RiqueMar Jun 16 2009, 08:32 PM

2 things to add to today, I'm not finished for the day yet, but I thought I would take a break, and then really organize all my parts to see what extra parts I have, and what I need to order.

I know organizing is gonna suck, but I figure if I take a few hours to do it now, I'll be done with it, and wont have to step over stuff anymore.

Anyway, first thing for today is that the 23mm Master Cyl. came in, which was pretty cool. I don't know why the picture I took has an orange glow on it, but the part is brand new.





The next is that I painted under the dash to get rid of all that overspray.

Posted by: VOX Jun 16 2009, 09:32 PM

i dont care for the chrome pieces either, i'm going to paint them more of a matte color tho. probably a satin black.

Posted by: RiqueMar Jun 16 2009, 10:50 PM

SEM paint works awesome, trim black.

Posted by: RiqueMar Jun 18 2009, 04:01 PM

Updates:

I don't know if you saw my other thread, but I made a little adjustment on the seats.....









And BAM! Rique has an adjustable seat.

Posted by: 6freak Jun 18 2009, 04:07 PM

Dude your kick`n ass looks great

Posted by: tat2dphreak Jun 18 2009, 04:32 PM

great job!!

Posted by: RiqueMar Jun 18 2009, 05:02 PM

Thanks guys, I just hope it holds up in a crash, otherwise I'll need to get a new girlfriend!

Posted by: RiqueMar Jun 29 2009, 10:38 PM

Went to a crazy concert this weekend, so I didnt get any work done on the car, however, today I was able to grab a few things.....

Torsion bars!



Reinforced suspension.....





Oh, and this off a 75'.....

Posted by: RiqueMar Jul 2 2009, 07:50 PM

Some new additions. Reinforced rear suspension. They weren't in that bad of shape, so i just barely touched them up.







Also, Joe has started Wet sanding. Once he gets around this area, I will be adding all the stuff under the cowl, plus air system and fuel system.

Posted by: RiqueMar Jul 2 2009, 09:02 PM

Cleaned all the engine rubber....



This is what they looked like before...


And the water after I got done cleaning them....


Do they normally staple these together???

Posted by: geniusanthony Jul 2 2009, 11:25 PM

Great progress Rique, I truly wish I had the time to take on what you have. Keep up the good work man...

Posted by: RiqueMar Jul 2 2009, 11:46 PM

Thanks! I just want to get it on the road now so I can meet more people with 914s.

Posted by: RiqueMar Jul 3 2009, 12:13 AM

Some pictures of the result of wet sanding. These dont do any justice, as they where just taken from my iPhone.

I'll take more tomorrow with the Canon.

Posted by: RiqueMar Jul 3 2009, 10:26 AM

Came in today to see the the rear suspension I painted last night is lookin' good.

Posted by: RiqueMar Jul 3 2009, 11:07 AM

I FINALLY won an auction on Ebay, and I'm glad it's this one!

Posted by: RiqueMar Jul 3 2009, 02:53 PM

Also, cleaning out the office, look what I found!

Posted by: PanelBilly Jul 3 2009, 03:30 PM

That's what I need, a car I can finish in a weekend

Posted by: RiqueMar Jul 3 2009, 04:08 PM

I know how you feel Billy. How are you doing? I think we are at about the same area on our builds.

Posted by: RiqueMar Jul 6 2009, 04:50 PM

My newest win on Ebay....

Also, the Euro tail lights came in today, and they have good housings as well!

Posted by: RiqueMar Jul 8 2009, 10:57 PM

Finally got in some time to work on the car today, about a good 4 hours. Joe worked on the front hood, laying down the last layer of Polyester.

Also, did something different with thte back hood, think it looks really cool. Pictures to come.

Alsio disassembled the Euro Tail lights, and cleaned and resprayed the housings.

Pics on the way...

Posted by: RiqueMar Jul 9 2009, 10:38 AM

As promised, pictures.


Got the new tail lights and cleaned them out. Lots of overspray of many different colors. Painted the inside silver, and it's pretty reflective!

Posted by: RiqueMar Jul 9 2009, 10:40 AM

Pic of the backside too. Roughed up the outside with some Scotchbrite, and touched up the black...






Also, here are the tail lights that arrived with the housings...

Posted by: RiqueMar Jul 9 2009, 10:45 AM

We wanted to work on the rear hood, but had to do some touch up on the undercoating we sprayed, so instead, we finished off the front with another layer of the alumi-lead and polyester.


What do you think of the two colors under the rear hood?








The Front hood....

Posted by: RiqueMar Jul 11 2009, 09:28 PM

Today, Joe finished up the two hoods, they are to be sprayed tomorrow, after we pick up the sheet metal off another 1.8 we have laying around attached to my (future) Side-Shifter!

Only problem is, it's attached to an exhaust that is rusted through..... nothing a Sawzall can't fix, right?

Found all the (heater?) parts, and sandblasted them. man, did that suck, because they where powdercoated OVER a layer of high temp paint.



These next few shots are from my own little caliper clinic! After reading that how-to by Eric Shea, I leaned and actually completed a little check through, and these turned out to be rather nice




Oh yeah, and the Girlfriend....

Posted by: RiqueMar Jul 12 2009, 12:42 PM

Today, we are going to another shop of ours and picking the engine tin off a 1.8 we have there so that it can get Powder Coated tomorrow!

Pics later!

Posted by: messix Jul 12 2009, 12:54 PM

your gonna tease a bunch of lecherous dirty old men with that picture?


cruel little punk!

Posted by: PanelBilly Jul 12 2009, 03:08 PM

"Get your mind out of the gutter old man, you could be my father!"

Posted by: RiqueMar Jul 12 2009, 05:02 PM

Bwahahahaha!!!!

We are both laughing

Posted by: RiqueMar Jul 12 2009, 05:24 PM

As promised.... pics!


We had a little trouble getting the old exhaust (which was wasted) off...




Engine and side-shift bar....





Work area...




New Side-Shift Trans.....



All good sheet metal to go to Powder Coating!


Painted Engine lid... Joe is taking the two hoods to the paint booth!

Posted by: RiqueMar Jul 13 2009, 10:40 AM

You know, it's pretty cool when you come into work, and the first thing you see is your hood, trunk, and engine lid all painted beautifully.

Pics in a second....

Posted by: RiqueMar Jul 13 2009, 10:56 AM

The painter actually made a make shift paint booth, so I had to move them outside while being careful, as they are still tacky.

Posted by: RiqueMar Jul 14 2009, 10:30 AM

A few pictures of the Engine shrowd before sandblasting.... in a few hours it is being sent to Powdercoat for wrinkle black.

Turns out, I get the PCing for free, as we have some sims to send, so it gets mixed in with the batch.











Also might send the Engine bar? Not sure yet if I want it to match the engine shrowd or if I want to do the color of the car, OR something different, like red....

Posted by: RiqueMar Jul 14 2009, 06:40 PM

Just dropped all the engine tin off for Powder Coating and I realized I forgot the Engine Bar. Oh well, looks like it's gonna be a dif color.... Yellow? Orange? White?

Posted by: sean_v8_914 Jul 15 2009, 03:07 AM

very nice

Posted by: faux916 Jul 15 2009, 02:12 PM

I say paint it body color or satin black. Don't go gettin all goddy with it. Just my opinion. Cool project. I can't wait to see it all together.

Posted by: RiqueMar Jul 15 2009, 03:05 PM

I know! I'm stoked about it! Probably either of those, but I would think it would have to be high temp paint, right?

Posted by: RiqueMar Jul 15 2009, 05:37 PM

I just realized this thread is 9 pages.... Wow.




Got the fuse panel today! Yeah!

Posted by: Sleepin Jul 15 2009, 05:52 PM

Nice! I need to get one of Engmans fuse boxes one of these days!

Posted by: RiqueMar Jul 15 2009, 07:41 PM

It is a nice little addition. I really like it for my car, because I want my car to reflect the young part of me, being my first build, and show a few updates here and there.


As for right now, I currently just finished (loosely) installing the right rear suspension, but I'm looking for the two bolts for the other side. A little while back, we totally went through all the nuts and bolts in the entire shop, I've already found a few that where organized with the shop ones, so i think thats where they disappeared to....

Pics later....

Posted by: RiqueMar Jul 16 2009, 10:36 AM

Loosely installed Rear Right, everything nice and painted, even the bolts....





Turns out, we had an extra Six suspension, and it was a real hassle trying to figure why certain torsion bars wouldn't fit....




And as the Porsche Gods would have it, we just so happen to have brand new joints laying around

Posted by: Sleepin Jul 16 2009, 10:45 AM

Nice! Well, you have about 64 days until RRC!

Posted by: RiqueMar Jul 16 2009, 02:13 PM

Maybe yeah.... It's a long drive to CO, but I've never been so we will see!


These JUST came in the mail thanks to ebay/GPR and Panel Billy! We have a set of new Hella turn signals, and air ducting....

Posted by: JazonJJordan Jul 16 2009, 04:05 PM

Nice work Rique~ we are enjoying your great progress. Thanks for the freq updates to progress. -Jzn

Posted by: RiqueMar Jul 16 2009, 06:04 PM

Thanks, thats cool to hear!

It helps to to hear the suggestions/comments/etc on here as well.

More updates later....

Posted by: RiqueMar Jul 16 2009, 09:38 PM

914/6 Suspension with Torsion bars found/sandblasted/painted. Also have all new joints.

I really dig the Satin black. I was thinking of silver, but went with this.

Posted by: MDG Jul 16 2009, 09:45 PM

Keep it going; it's all looking fantastic!

Posted by: RiqueMar Jul 22 2009, 02:22 PM

Just got the powder coated engine tin back!

Pics in a few mins!

Posted by: RiqueMar Jul 22 2009, 02:31 PM

The engine tin before....







And now, in wrinkle black, I really like the texture and how the whole set looks...

Posted by: RiqueMar Jul 23 2009, 02:02 PM

Some brand new parts...


Clutch Cable


Accelerator Cable


Speedo Cable


Front wheel bearings


E brake cables

Posted by: RiqueMar Jul 23 2009, 02:11 PM

Very funny Jrust....




Box seems a little big for my nuts....

Posted by: MDG Jul 23 2009, 02:21 PM

even the, um, bag seems a little too big for your nuts.

keep your chin up - you're young, maybe they'll grow.

Posted by: RiqueMar Jul 23 2009, 03:05 PM

Guess I should be spending less time with my car and this progress thread, and more time with the girls, huh?

As for the pictures, I had to add them, Jrust really helped me out and he demanded I add them, can't say no.

Posted by: MDG Jul 23 2009, 03:05 PM

Well, some girls yes. But some can actually make them smaller. Govern yourself accordingly.

oh, and your nuts aside, keep it going - this build is looking killer!

Posted by: JRust Jul 23 2009, 03:08 PM

I was sending those out & thought that might be worth a laugh! I forgot about it until he sent me a pic with a NICE . I laughed for a good 5 minutes driving down the road. Make good use of those nuts dude. NO vise grips okay

Posted by: RiqueMar Jul 23 2009, 03:12 PM

Nope only Snap-On for my nuts.

Posted by: MDG Jul 23 2009, 03:14 PM

you might go blind

Posted by: RiqueMar Jul 23 2009, 03:53 PM

Well, now that the rear suspension issue is to be solved by tonight, the next order of business is the front suspension, of course, I have to wait for the torsion bar adjusters that should be here tomorrow.

Already have the tires for all four out of my Dad's infinite stash. I'm thinking 6's and 7's?

After that, the new cables go in, as well as the new bushing for the Side-shift.

Posted by: RiqueMar Jul 23 2009, 10:55 PM

The car is back up on the Snap-On lift, and I plan to have it rolling next....

For now, alot of pics...

Setting up the suspension. Came off a Six....



What's this? It looks to be a treasure box?



It is!!!!



Assembling the suspension....



Touched up the hubs


Parts to go on tomorrow...



2 cool pics....



While it's up there, a few pictures of the undercoating we did, but never got a chance to see...

That bar is going to be Silver....



I really like how that separation turned out...


I will NOT have rust on this car...

Posted by: RiqueMar Jul 24 2009, 02:32 PM

Got a package in today from The Cap'n. Torsion bar adjusters for a 6. Also, going to be putting on a bump steer kit....

A while ago, I also picked up some new bolts that bolt in the headlights. They are black and treated and just look better overall.

Posted by: RiqueMar Jul 26 2009, 03:07 AM

Today I made great progress. I installed the front suspension completely. It was completely aligned, and set really well. I also was able to find a place to get my brake rotors turned.

However (there's always a however) the steering column didnt go though the hole that leads to the inside of the cabin, so I had to take the whole front susp. off This completely discouraged me.

Oh well, start again tomorrow on the trim. Also, I have to wait for the steering bushing to arrive from Pelican Parts.

Posted by: RiqueMar Jul 27 2009, 12:27 PM

You can see here where I scratched the undercoating while putting in the front suspension






Rubber liner for the engine bay, scratched the holding part a little bit, but I'm not as concerned, this is under the car and is going to get really dirty/scuffed/dented anyway....



Dug these old things out of storage 16 x 7's all around.....

Posted by: RiqueMar Jul 28 2009, 01:03 AM

Don't know if I posted this yet, but these are the brakes I'll be using on the front. I already have the whole setup including rotors, struts, upgraded Master Cyl, etc.


I'm thinking red?

Posted by: VOX Jul 28 2009, 03:25 AM

everythings looking great, man i've been slacking off out of money. gotta go to palmdale tomorrow and buy the adapter plate.

Posted by: jetboy Jul 28 2009, 05:20 AM

I'm simply astonished at the work and detail you are doing. Looks great. Jealous indeed.

Posted by: RiqueMar Jul 28 2009, 02:35 PM

Yes! I found the steering wheel bearing! Front Suspension going on in 4 hours!

For now, it's soaking in penetrating lubricant, and I'll re-grease it before it goes in.

Also, called Pelican and had to order new wheel bearing clamp nuts for the 914/6 fronts that I have.... $180 bucks for those, hub to rotor screws, caliper rebuild kits, and 2 thrust washers..... Gay

Posted by: RiqueMar Jul 28 2009, 06:37 PM

Yay for eBay!

Posted by: RiqueMar Jul 28 2009, 06:54 PM

I'll be working on bearings alot right now, I think there will be a short section in here on how to properly load/grease bearings, as I have make a mistake in trying to do this before.

Should I do this and if so, should I make it here or a separate thread?

Again, I might or might not take pictures, because I want to get this done AND still have it for the this summer, now that I'm 21.

Posted by: PanelBilly Jul 28 2009, 07:50 PM

Your working way too fast! I need for you to take a few days off so I can catch up to you.

Posted by: RiqueMar Jul 28 2009, 08:54 PM

Looks like you're working late tonight billy, because my Suspension is on!

To sum it up, I have a 914/6 front end. In the last week of hunting parts, I've learned that this is basically a 911 front end, as I have Bilstein struts with Carrera A Calipers and rotors, and the Torsion bars and adjusters are that of a type 911. Also learned that I NEED a steering wheel bearing and that torsion adjusters of a pre 69 911 will not work on this setup..... wish I knoew that before buying them on eBay.

Posted by: RiqueMar Jul 28 2009, 08:55 PM

Pics.....


Steering boot with bearing. Before I put the bearing in, cleaned it with penetrating lubricant, and re-greased it. Also, before you lock it in there, be sure to put a little grease on the half moon bracket. Cuts down on squeeking....





The suspension, look good?





Painted the caps silver, thought this was a nice little touch...






The ones that WONT fit.... Any buyers?

Posted by: RiqueMar Jul 28 2009, 10:19 PM

Started painting the brake calipers, decided on Red. Pics to come.

Posted by: RiqueMar Jul 29 2009, 10:33 AM

Partially painted brakes. Started off with a small brush to get the difficult areas. Will finish the bottom and inside today, and probably give everything a second coat.

Posted by: Twise Jul 29 2009, 12:19 PM

Looking forward to seeing your car next to mine at the SoCal BBQ - You think your gonna make it?

Posted by: RiqueMar Jul 29 2009, 12:32 PM

I'm really really trying. If anything, I'll tow it out!

Posted by: 6freak Jul 29 2009, 01:01 PM

Look`n good man keep plug`n away gonna be super nice when done

Posted by: RiqueMar Jul 29 2009, 02:02 PM

Thanks! Thats really appreciated coming from a guy with a car as nice as yours, hope I can be comparable to it someday.

New parts just arrived! Front Wheel clamp nuts and thrust washers. These are needed when upgrading your front suspension to type 911. I was trying to make the ones off a conversion work, but they are not the right size. Don't not make my mistake!!!





Also got in 2 Caliper rebuild kits for my rear brakes.

Posted by: RiqueMar Jul 29 2009, 07:28 PM

Just picked these up at a secret rendezvous. I guess they will due....







Also, this diamond plate material is going to be the 'floor' for my battery tray...

Posted by: MDG Jul 29 2009, 07:34 PM

I know a lot of guys swear by Koni shocks; I have Bilstein on all four corners too - Love 'em!

It's all looking great

Posted by: RiqueMar Jul 29 2009, 10:00 PM

Rears are on....

Posted by: RiqueMar Jul 29 2009, 10:05 PM

Hubs on, along with Bilstein front struts, mounting and all ready to go for rubber....

Posted by: RiqueMar Jul 29 2009, 10:07 PM

Posted by: RiqueMar Jul 29 2009, 10:09 PM

And we are on wheels!

Posted by: RiqueMar Jul 30 2009, 09:49 AM

Thought this was a cool picture...

Posted by: Derek Seymour Jul 30 2009, 05:44 PM

Looking great.... but don't forget to zip tie the springs and perches together.

Posted by: Sleepin Jul 30 2009, 05:50 PM

Red Rocks...

Posted by: RiqueMar Jul 30 2009, 08:15 PM

More stuff has come in!

Posted by: RiqueMar Aug 4 2009, 10:18 AM

Sorry there haven't been pics for a few days, but I have been working.

Saturday: Went to get a bolt for the front tie rods. Ended up scoring a set of Turbo tie rods for 75 bucks!

Sunday: Got all the wheels on and checked the suspension. It is REALLY stiff.

Monday: Since we are moving the shop, we had to trailer the car to the new place (only about a mile)

Oh, BTW, ignore the upside-down front turn signal. I put the lens on before I put it on the car.

Posted by: RiqueMar Sep 2 2009, 10:50 PM

Ok, so it's been the better part of a month, and I havent posted anything.

I know, I know

Ok, so here we go, I plan to have the wiring done by this weekend or so, while still making time to go to the BBQ in Escondido. Anyone else going?

Tonight, we identified and seperated most of the wires and I cleaned up the overspray. We also connected up the rear tail lights.

Tomorrow, we are getting my battery, as well as new battery cables and plastic wire wraps.

Just one picture for right now, and that is my Dad doing an inventory of what we need to finish up the wiring.


On another note, Dads excited to finally have his 328 prepped and sent off. This was about a week ago, so we expect it back tomorrow.

Posted by: RiqueMar Sep 9 2009, 11:05 AM

Havent updated in a few days, but I HAVE been working.

Some pics now and later (for all of you in your offices)

WIRES! WIRES!

Posted by: RiqueMar Sep 9 2009, 11:08 AM

Optima Batt.




Also took apart this old thing. Cleaned and painted it.






Thought this was a cool picture of my Dads 328 and the 914

Posted by: RiqueMar Sep 9 2009, 11:11 AM

A pictures of my elegant list making for wiring. This is for the plug that connects to the steering wheel....

More to come in the next few hours, have to upload them and the iPhone is dead at the moment.

Posted by: RiqueMar Sep 9 2009, 07:12 PM

I decided I didnt like the look of the basic plastic sheathing that originally came on the car so I updated it with this newer type that coiles and comes off and on easier.





Had to go with a bigger size in the tunnel....




It was not fun to get that oold plastic off as it's really hard and thick....





Also, the accel./clutch/brake cables are coming out and gettting replaced with all new ones....

Posted by: RiqueMar Sep 15 2009, 10:35 AM

Some pics from this last week.

Big thanks to my Dad for helping me with the wiring.










BTW, I'm replacing ALL the wiring sheathing.



And as you may know, Football season started again, so of course, a Plasma went up in the new shop. Joe took full advantage of it.




Lastly, we decided to go with conectors for the horn and fog lights.

Posted by: RiqueMar Sep 30 2009, 11:37 PM

Found a pump for the windshield wipers




I'll be using the three small VDO gauges (Volts, Clock, Head temp) in my new center divider. I like this one I found (minus the wood and switches) which I'll probably replace with black gelcoat.





Stainless steel brake lines!

Posted by: RiqueMar Sep 30 2009, 11:40 PM

New headlamps. Although these wont do, becfause they don't fit. H4's instead.




We 'transported' the 76' to the new shop...






Hoods on the car for the first time....

Posted by: RiqueMar Oct 10 2009, 02:10 PM

Engine work starts today.

Posted by: RiqueMar Oct 10 2009, 09:13 PM

Some pics of my engine as of today....






Also, we picked up a 75 that had a Ferrari Dino body kit on it (bought it for the molds, it will become a simulator) and I pulled the 1.8 out of it. Need a 1.8? Check in the classifieds or PM me...

Posted by: RiqueMar Oct 12 2009, 10:12 AM

Engine assembled yesterday!!!

Posted by: faux916 Oct 12 2009, 09:46 PM

Your project is coming along nicely. With all that work I guess you did not have time to start on the T-Bird yet?

Posted by: RiqueMar Oct 13 2009, 10:38 AM

I did a very small amount of work on the Thunder Chicken.

Took off all the trim and got rid of the mold/rust underneath.
Rebuilt the carb.
Got the trunk open and resprayed inside (where my Grandfather left fertilizer).
Got all the lights working.

To me, the tbird is secondary. I want to get the 914 done so I can drive and finish it. THe Bird is going to need alot of love, probably in the form of media blasting.

Posted by: faux916 Oct 13 2009, 06:37 PM

Thanks for the update. Please add some photos when you have time. We have an all original baby blue '63 in storage beggin to be tubbed. I would add a photo but I lost a hard drive a few weeks ago and there ain't no more

Posted by: RiqueMar Oct 13 2009, 07:48 PM

I think I have a pic or two off hand from the show I took it to. It was so nice, they put me in the display area! Sweeet!



Anyway, heat exchangers. Grabbed them from the other shop yesterday evening when I took my cousin to her citizenship class. They where pretty shotty to begin with....









Threw them in the sandblaster, but the rust was really tough, I was worried for a second, and also, the blaster was kinda loosing power, so I had to grind about half of each....








Turns out they weren't bad at all, thank God! Painted them with high temp, and I think they look pretty good, no?

Posted by: RiqueMar Oct 15 2009, 02:01 AM

Didn't get really anything done on the car today, as we went to K1Speed for a little indoor Karting! Pics to come!!!

Posted by: RiqueMar Oct 15 2009, 08:12 PM

Some pictures from yesterday, my Dad won 2nd Place!

Posted by: RiqueMar Oct 15 2009, 08:17 PM

Also, thanks to siverson for the deal on the Magnaflow Muffler, it will be loved.

Posted by: jcambo7 Oct 15 2009, 08:43 PM

You car is coming along very nicely riquemar. Very nice job.

Posted by: RiqueMar Oct 15 2009, 09:48 PM

Thanks man! And thanks for commenting, it really is motivation when I get input from others, because this is my first build.

Today, after I got the Magnaflow, I ran out to San Marcos to VW Paradise and grabbed a little bling for the engine as well as some stuff to help me assemble the Heat Exchangers this weekend. By this weekend, I plan to have the exhaust and engine done together, as well as carbs on the car....

Posted by: RiqueMar Oct 19 2009, 01:03 PM

Had a rather large shopping list this weekend that got larger when I went to Paradise VW... "Oh! I'll need that!.... and that.... and that.... Oh! This is on sale!?"

$427 bucks later......

Posted by: RiqueMar Oct 19 2009, 01:32 PM

Heat exchanger assembly..... Much easier instead of doing it vertically.



Also, engine is complete with trans. We tried starting it, but the starter is worn. No worries, I have 2 more though....

Posted by: RiqueMar Oct 21 2009, 12:46 AM

Its ALIVE!!!! It's ALIVE!!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Difr6gxeHME&feature=youtube_gdata

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y_ZMfZSZGVg&feature=youtube_gdata

Posted by: Rand Oct 21 2009, 12:52 AM

Very exciting! Git some air cleaners on there. What's the break-in plan?

Posted by: RiqueMar Oct 21 2009, 10:10 AM

Oh, for sure. I already have them and they will go on tonight. I had some sparks coming from the bottom, where the transmission meets the engine, anyone have an idea what this is from? I'm thinking I did something wrong with the throwout bearing?

As for break in, a few weeks ago at the German Auto Fest, we bought a magnetic filter to take care of all those metal shards.

Posted by: RiqueMar Nov 9 2009, 10:10 AM

Space is prepped.....





Car is up!






Engine is in place....










My Dad and I placing it (I'm on the left, Dad on right).....






It's in!!!!






Fitting for 48's?????



Now the car sits approx where I want it to be....

Posted by: RiqueMar Nov 9 2009, 10:52 AM

New location of the fuel pump....

Posted by: MDG Nov 9 2009, 11:01 AM

Congratulations!!!!

Oh, and color me purple with envy on that fringed doily thing hanging out of your trunk.

always wanted one of those . . . .

Posted by: RiqueMar Nov 9 2009, 01:22 PM

That didnt make sense until I read that you're from Toronto.....

Kidding, kidding. All in good fun.

Posted by: dakotaewing Nov 9 2009, 01:37 PM

I am not a type IV expert by anyone's standards, but I was wondering how big your motor was...? 48 IDA's tend to be way too big for most applications, causing flooding, running rich, backfires, etc.

Just a thought...

Posted by: MDG Nov 9 2009, 02:19 PM

It's looking great - can't wait to see pics of it under it's own power.

Posted by: tat2dphreak Nov 9 2009, 02:44 PM

it looks great, Congrats!!

but 48s? holy-exxon I think most of jakes 2.4s are using 44s! 48s are fckin huge. tell us about the engine!

Posted by: Van Nov 9 2009, 03:44 PM

Will that fuel pump move enough fuel for those carbs?

Awesome build - I just read your thread from start to finish!

Posted by: RiqueMar Nov 9 2009, 09:14 PM

In response to your questions on the 48s, without getting too technical, it all has to do with the venturi size, emmulsion tubes, and the primary jets.

..... This all equals a good running engine with that uncomparable IDA woot sound.

Posted by: RiqueMar Nov 17 2009, 12:10 PM

Ok, so I have a boring update, but an update non-the-less.

Whoever the PO was, he decided to Powder Coat the heating tube parts without removing the paint.




Worked on these for a bit and plan on putting them on the car either tonight or tomorrow.




Also, spruced up the brake lines a bit. Unfortunatly, the ones on my car I over looked before painting, so now they are uncoated and Orange Luckily, the 76 had some good ones.

I was originally going to go with braided, but after that thread last week, I decided to hold off.

Posted by: RiqueMar Nov 21 2009, 03:09 PM

Headlights are in and mounted, chrome is polished. Really like the look of the H4's.






Sanded down the headlight shrouds, and put a base on them, might go a little more flat....

Posted by: RiqueMar Nov 21 2009, 03:10 PM

My fault, double post.

:edit::

Posted by: type47fan Nov 21 2009, 08:37 PM

Headlight surrounds:

Looks like you have the original 1970 white ones that had been painted black.

If you want, I have black ones off of my '76 that have <85,000 miles that you can have. I'm back dating with the early white ones on my car, as pictured above. You might want to attempt restoring the white surrounds, at a later time. They're rare and correct for your model year.

Let me know. I'm in Carlsbad.

Great progress thread!

Thanks,

Posted by: PanelBilly Nov 22 2009, 02:33 PM

Your finishing your car so fast now. When your done I hope you're planning to come up to Seattle to help me finish mine...

Posted by: SirAndy Nov 22 2009, 02:50 PM

You are missing the big cup washers on your transmission mounts ...

Andy

Posted by: RiqueMar Nov 23 2009, 07:38 PM

Billy, that would be really cool! I'm def gonna look into a drive up the coast.

Andy, thanks, I couldn't find the cups when we where putting it up, but it is on the list! Then again..... EVERYTHING is on the list.

Posted by: RiqueMar Nov 24 2009, 12:47 AM

Finishing up the heating tubes and everything under the car, does this look right so far?

Posted by: Gint Nov 24 2009, 08:39 AM

Do you have a washer on that engine bar mounting bolt? Doesn't look like it from here. Heater stuff looks fine.

Posted by: RiqueMar Nov 24 2009, 09:55 AM

Gint, thanks for the reply. I actually do have the washer on there, just checked.

Would anyone happen to have a picture of all the tubing, I ran a search, but I don't thmk it's a popular item to photograph.

Posted by: Zaney Nov 24 2009, 01:04 PM

For the heater piping I was missing the gaskets (if there were ever any there) so, I carefully used the orange RTV high temp gasket maker to help seal up the pipes. It is a little cooler up here in the Seattle area than So-cal so, it is your call.

I used pics from cars on this site to help confirm the set-up of the heater system.

Looks awesome!

Posted by: RiqueMar Nov 24 2009, 11:39 PM

Are referung to the brass gaskets that go between the heat exchangers and the engine?

Thanks by the way!

Posted by: Zaney Nov 25 2009, 11:44 AM

No, I was referring to the connections between the flappers and the J-pipes to the heat exchangers themselves. I used the high temp RTV because I was tired of Carbon monoxide and car fumes getting pumped into the cabin. (Older VW drivers will understand) My heat components were not as nice and straight as yours so, there was some room for 'making it fit'.

The copper nuts were used to secure the HE's to the studs at the bottom of the engine.

Looks Great!

Posted by: RiqueMar Dec 26 2009, 12:36 AM

Starting to update a little more. Trying to recuperate as I took my cousin to the Lady GaGa concert the other night, which was REALLY awesome.

Took apart the shifter/carb choke from my Dads six, as he is going with a different tranny system, and I like the idea of a choke.

Some before and after pics....
















Sidenote: Checking out how the brakes look....

Posted by: RiqueMar Feb 6 2010, 09:44 PM

So finally after about a month of no updates, here we are again.


We have a Dually that we use for work, and coming back from an event, it broke down. Not a big deal, just bought a similar one and changed over the body panels, it's just deal with the guy that does it, as he is a tornado in our shop.....

First off, completely took apart, cleaned, and repainted the air blower that goes under the cowl....




And of course, upon putting it in, I tightened it too much and cracked it....... so I had to get a new cover, paint that, etc.

Posted by: RiqueMar Feb 8 2010, 01:35 PM

Few more updates....

Pulled the tank out of storage, cleaned it, and welded up the return nozzle from the fuel injection. Also painted the sensor. There was a very small amount of gas-crap in the tank, but I'm not worried as it was only in the screen which is to be expected, and furthermore, I have already opened up and checked the tank....

Posted by: RiqueMar Feb 8 2010, 07:34 PM

As I mentioned before, I'm going to carbs, so this is the return valve that I clamped and welded shut.

Can not WAIT to hear the sound of those carbs!

Posted by: RiqueMar Feb 10 2010, 11:37 PM

A small progress today, but it was in one of those areas that will let me get alot done. Almost completed putting in the heater controls and defrost vents, just have to attach the drivers side wire controls. Took the lower assemblies off a 76', as well as the controls.

I'm really happy with this progress. Although small, it's a big hump that will allow me to put in the air blower, gas tank, brake reservoir, and windshield washer bottle, all of which I can put in relatively quickly.

For the defrost vents, I went to Lowes and bought some foam door weather stripping that has an adhesive on one side, to act like tape. I think this will do well to black the cold air...



The 76' donor....





Cleaned and grabbed the best defrost vents I could find.....






Mounting them in my car

Posted by: oz371 Feb 18 2010, 01:57 AM

I can't wait to see this thing. Keep it up!

Posted by: RiqueMar Feb 21 2010, 12:05 AM

Thanks man!

Finally started to tackle the wiring. It's cool to see my headlights turning on, and the wiper motor going. Heater assembly is also in. Pictures to come tomorrow!

As for now, it's the Dad's 49th birthday, so I'll be needing a special smily for this.....

Posted by: rick 918-S Feb 21 2010, 08:27 AM

To your Dad! The work is looking great!

Posted by: RiqueMar Feb 21 2010, 09:55 PM

Thank you sir.

As for the project thread, we got ALOT done today....

Finished up the heater vent work by adding new tubing, love the way it looks. Also put in the brake resevoir....

Posted by: RiqueMar Feb 21 2010, 10:08 PM

It's weird to see this back on the car again....




Windshield wiper assembly back in it's place, and it works! Had it running today, even though I need to do some alterations to make it fit to the /6 steering wheel we have....

Posted by: RiqueMar Feb 21 2010, 10:26 PM

Grabbed a few things off an extra /6 harness we have laying around, ignition, relays, etc.....





Also, found a /6 relay board (top right)....

Posted by: RiqueMar Feb 21 2010, 10:38 PM

Lights are working as well!







Also, broke out the CAMP 914 kit that my Dad got for the turn signals....

Posted by: RiqueMar Feb 22 2010, 11:54 AM

Got these earlier. A USB charger to keep my iPhone charging even when the car is off, and a set of relays for the center console. Eventually, I'll be adding a 'cradle' for my iPhone to go in the center dash.

Starting off this new week, I'm checking into alarms and automatic door locks. I guess it all goes to the 'while I'm here' mentality.

Posted by: RiqueMar Feb 22 2010, 09:45 PM

Didn't get a chance to really work on the car today, was a little busy putting vynil on our new truck....







The other day, in anticipation, pulled the new master cylinder out (21mm). This and the clutch/accelerator/brake cables will go in tomorrow, in addition to the brake wiring and pedal assembly....

Posted by: veltror Feb 23 2010, 03:24 AM

Where did you get the USB charger, any details etc?

Posted by: RiqueMar Feb 23 2010, 11:40 AM

Hey veltror, it's DAQstuff.com, got the address for you here below....

http://www.daqstuff.com/automotive.htm

Hope that helps!

Posted by: RiqueMar Feb 23 2010, 10:15 PM

Got an hour tonight, so I was able to do a few minor things....

First, got lucky and found the original relay board for my car, and it's in really good condition, even has the cover....

Posted by: RiqueMar Feb 23 2010, 10:25 PM

Took the dash material off the 76'. Even though it's not period correct, I like the later dash material better. Cleaned off the back, and gave it a rinse. Excellent condition, the pictures really don't do it justice, color is still perfect, no fading. This will go in the car next so I can put in my switches....

Posted by: RiqueMar Feb 23 2010, 10:27 PM

Posted by: RiqueMar Feb 23 2010, 10:31 PM

Also, put the door stops on. A while back I completely took these apart and cleaned them, just need to find some pins..... Donations welcome!

Posted by: veltror Feb 24 2010, 06:55 AM

Thanks Rique !! just what I was lookign for... now to try and find it in the UK

Posted by: RiqueMar Feb 24 2010, 11:18 AM

According to their site, they ship to Uk with no problems.

It was def a necessity for me, as my iPhone is my sidekick.

Posted by: RiqueMar Mar 1 2010, 12:19 PM

Was able to drag my Dad to the shop for a day to help me out, it's amazing what happens and gets done when he's with me.....

A pic of the pedal cluster that I rebuilt (about a year ago ). On the other side of that is my new 23mm Master Cylinder....




Did a little adjustment on the torsion bars, as well as added that foam insert that goes between the cap and the housing, I really dig how the car sits now, and even think I'll go for that 'rake' look, where it's lower in the front than the back....

Posted by: RiqueMar Mar 1 2010, 12:23 PM

... putting in the new Speedo' Cable, as well as the new Accel./Brake/Clutch Cables.... My Dad hurt his knee a few weeks back, right before he turned 49... Happy Birthday to him....






A picture of the new 23mm MC....

Posted by: RiqueMar Mar 1 2010, 12:36 PM

Finally putting in the switches and able to actually route them, this will def clean things up.....



Fog lights working, but I think I'm going to get the Pilot Lights from CAMP. As a side-note, we are wiring these to be 'on/off', as I like to be able to turn them on and not use my headlights....

Posted by: RiqueMar Mar 1 2010, 12:38 PM

Finally! My car is getting some sunlight! It's crazy how much different the Signal Orange looks in the sun, I can't wait til it's sanded and buffed out to get all the dust off of it.....

Posted by: RiqueMar Mar 3 2010, 12:16 PM

Ok, so something interesting things I've learned recently regarding /6 conversions....

Apparently, the /6 steering wheel has it's own connector to attach to the windshield wiper motor, which on /6's are different. This makes sense as the wiper controls on a /6 are different.



Luckily, I've found a /6 wiper motor, although dirty, that cleaned up nicely. You can see the connectors in the pictures and how they differ from the /4 connectors. Now it's just a matter of mapping this to my car....

Posted by: RiqueMar Mar 14 2010, 03:11 AM

Been digging a few things out of storage this weekend...

Ordered a set of Pilot lights for both me and my Dad. Switch needs a small amount of work, but I'm not too worried about that....






Kudos to my Dad for finding a few brand new pieces of rubber...

Posted by: RiqueMar Mar 14 2010, 03:15 AM

I *literally* stumbled on this....







Bumpers!







Speaker grilles!

Posted by: RiqueMar Mar 15 2010, 12:29 AM

Pilot lights installed, just need to make a few small alterations to the harness to fit the switch to the new wiring.




Attached image(s)

Posted by: RiqueMar Mar 15 2010, 12:34 AM

Moving some things around today so that the Gas company can put in a 'smart' mater this week. Next project....

Posted by: RiqueMar Mar 15 2010, 12:41 AM

Did not really do anything on my car today, as we decided to move it to the house to do the finishing touches on it. Of course, had to clean a bit first...

Posted by: RiqueMar Mar 16 2010, 12:05 AM

So, even though you really cant tell from the picture, I gave the car a thorough wash down today, what a difference in color! Now all the bondo and fiberglass dust from the shop is gone!

Also, as I said before, I moved the car to the house to finish up, love it. Even though it's a little less room, it's alot easier to work in, especially since daylight savings has come, and I can work later....

Posted by: RiqueMar May 16 2010, 07:41 PM

Finally got out there and did some work on the car. Its at that point where it's SO close!

I want everything to be very clean, so I've been obsessive with my wire routing!

Posted by: RiqueMar May 16 2010, 07:50 PM

I'm thinking this for the dash insert instead of the basket weave...

Posted by: veltror May 18 2010, 02:15 AM

Exactly!! i have bought m,yself a Carbon Fibre sheet and will do the same, i always hated that passanger seat belt light thing, bloody Safety Wankers!!! now I will be able to get rid of it.

Posted by: 6freak May 18 2010, 07:22 AM

IMO that last pix of the brown ground is questionable ..with all that rino liner under the washer .....other then that very nice work ...happy wrenching your coming right along

Posted by: RiqueMar May 18 2010, 09:45 AM

Agreed. On my car, the warning light for the seat belts is disconnected, as well as the seat sensors.




Good observation,I made sure to have cleaned all the grounds though, so I'm not too worried about it.

Posted by: RiqueMar Jun 19 2010, 10:33 PM

Saturday night and where is this 22 year old single guy? Just got finished working on wiring.....

Pulled out the ignition today. Had a little trouble with the top pop rivet, but nothing a little fab wont fix. Took it to a locksmith to get rekeyed and should have it back in a few days. Just enough time to get all the wiring in....

Posted by: Jon Fernandes Jul 2 2010, 10:43 PM

Any progress?

Posted by: mepstein Jul 3 2010, 05:53 AM

And what about your fathers car?

Posted by: RiqueMar Jul 5 2010, 01:27 AM

Hey sorry for the lack of update(s) guys, there's more to come, I promise. I want to have the car done by August, so I want to get back up to daily updates like I was a while back.

As for information, I took the ignition in to get rekeyed the same day I took it out, and the locksmith told me it would be done by Wednesday at the latest. Didnt call. Finally I called the following Wednesday, and he said it would be another week, as he didnt have the proper keys. So we will see this Wednesday....

My Dads car is still there, he might transplant the engine from this car into his /6. Luckily, we've made my car our priority, he has his other 'toys' to keep him busy....

Posted by: RiqueMar Jul 6 2010, 01:33 AM

As promised....

My Dad and I (ok, mostly my Dad) put up the dash vynil today, I'm really liking the way it looks....





Also, started to re-start (?) the work on the wiring harness....

Posted by: RiqueMar Jul 6 2010, 01:36 AM

Also popped in the relay board for the first time since it's been out. Still needs a bit of cleaning, and to find the harness, but all is there!







Did some 'wire management' in the engine area, cutting off the old hard plastic sheat and putting one that is removable....

Posted by: RiqueMar Jul 6 2010, 10:21 PM

A few pictures from putting on the dash vynil the other day. We stayed away from the spray adhesive, and went for the Woodweld contact cement.

Posted by: RiqueMar Jul 7 2010, 01:29 AM

Trying to decide on the carpet. Whether to go with something like this, charcoal, or black.

Posted by: RiqueMar Jul 7 2010, 01:52 AM

Only got a small but important task done today. Found one of the plugs that goes from the relay board to the engine off one of the other cars. It was alittle rough, so I took off most of the old plastic, and cleaned everything off.

Before/After

Posted by: RiqueMar Jul 7 2010, 01:57 AM

Also, as I was cleaning that portion of the harness, a neighbor walked by and we got to talking about my car. He noticed my dash, and told me he had some Carbon Fiber that, if I promised to put to 'good use' I could have. 10 minutes later, he comes back with this! Can anyone say new dash plates? Center divide insert? Maybe rear '914-6' script between the tail lights?

Posted by: RiqueMar Jul 7 2010, 09:48 PM

After having gone through that 75' 3.6 my Father purchased the other day, we both realized how nice we've done our cars (atleast we think so). We both came to the conclusion that my car deserves a /6. The reasoning behind it is that people will see it, and like, it until they realize, "Oh, it's a Four cylinder..."

Today I pulled out this original /6 engine that has been sitting around for a few years. It's been converted to 2.2 liters. I think I've mentioned it before, but atleast now, I actually know the significance of it having been stored inside, having turbo valve covers, and Carrera chain tensioners. I know at the minimum I'm going to need a new fan shroud.

I'm taking out to Vista tomorrow to have it checked out...... Fingers crossed! Let us PRAY to the Porsche Gods!!!

Posted by: RiqueMar Jul 7 2010, 09:50 PM

Posted by: RiqueMar Jul 7 2010, 09:53 PM

I'm still a Rookie (couldn't you tell?) but I believe the number on the engine is *6300063* I'm looking it up, but I believe this does in fact correspond to a 914/6.

Comments/questions/"Stupid rookie jokes" welcome

Posted by: RiqueMar Jul 7 2010, 10:50 PM

More numbers. I still have yet to find out what this engine is. I've been trying to find an 'Engine Decoder'

Posted by: RiqueMar Jul 16 2010, 01:28 AM

Fixing up/ sandblasting the trim. No chrome on this one.

Posted by: RiqueMar Jul 16 2010, 01:29 AM

Posted by: RiqueMar Jul 16 2010, 09:24 AM

Hopped across the street to get an alarm system and door-lock actuators....

Only bought 2 actuators, but I'm going to need a thrid, probably for the front trunk. If I go 3.0L with CIS, I'm going to grab one more actuator, and hook it to the engine lid, as it's my understanding that you have to 'delete' the latch.

Posted by: RiqueMar Jul 19 2010, 08:59 PM

Trim is going on!

Say, 'no' to Chrome!

Posted by: jcambo7 Jul 19 2010, 09:47 PM

Posted by: RiqueMar Jul 23 2010, 09:41 AM

Continuing my, 'Say no to chrome' campaign.....

Window bars are now black

Posted by: charliew Jul 23 2010, 11:19 AM

This reminds me of a 40 ft boat in the gulf around florida right now

Posted by: RiqueMar Jul 27 2010, 02:25 AM

?

Posted by: RiqueMar Jul 27 2010, 02:29 AM

Package came today!!!

Posted by: RiqueMar Jul 27 2010, 02:29 AM

Package came today!!!

Posted by: RiqueMar Aug 5 2010, 12:34 AM

It's coming down to the time to decide, and, after seeing a YouTube video of a carbed /6 engine today, I think I'm going with a 3.0l carbed engine.....

Posted by: RiqueMar Aug 15 2010, 09:32 PM

Got some time to work on the car today, and made some progress.


Got the wiring in the front trunk cleaned up.

Posted by: RiqueMar Aug 15 2010, 09:49 PM

Door locks installed, and I started on the windows. Also, I'm and idiot, and the two windows bars I painted black are both for the passenger side door.

Posted by: RiqueMar Aug 15 2010, 09:52 PM

Also, I found much to my surprise, that someone has run oil lines in this car before, and it's done rather well! ... Atleast, thats what I think

These were tajen under the driver side door, and just infront of the left-rear wheel, looking toward where the oil tank will be.

Posted by: SirAndy Aug 15 2010, 10:18 PM

Not oil lines. Those are the factory holes for the gas tank expansion tank plastic lines.

http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=108524

Andy

Posted by: RiqueMar Aug 15 2010, 11:05 PM

Aaaaah, ok, that makes sense. Well, seeing as I'm going to carbs either way, I suppose I could use these or, mirror this on the passenger side. Thanks for the correction, Andy.

Posted by: RiqueMar Sep 5 2010, 10:59 PM

I finish the bodywork on my car! .... Only to start it on another


::sigh:: oh well, here's to RRC.

Posted by: RiqueMar Sep 20 2010, 11:18 AM

RRC was a blast!! .... Except for my 'parting gift' on the way back....

Posted by: RiqueMar Sep 20 2010, 11:22 AM

RRC definitely got me motivated on the original project. This weekend, I trailered the car BACK to the shop, and got both windows in. Man, they look great with the new rubber from 914rubber.com. Also, I decided on the late style windows. I really like the color of the tint on the Orange car. For me, this was a big hurdle because now I can get my door speakers, alarm wiring, radio, etc in.

Maaaaaaybe some Dynamat/Fatmat????

Posted by: Jon Fernandes Oct 18 2010, 05:48 PM

Any recent progress? Keep it up!

Posted by: RiqueMar Dec 12 2010, 04:13 AM

Although it's a very delayed response, there's been a few developments, yes, all with pictures to come.... tomorrow!

Basically we've fitted a Euro-Spec SC engine with carbs, and that will be going into my car. Also, both my Dad and I went through the driving school through the local PCA, awesome event, I have plenty of pictures and videos.

Also, got my speeding ticket in the mail. Not bad too bad. It was about half of what I thought it to be.

Like I said, pictures tomorrow.

Posted by: RiqueMar Dec 14 2010, 12:32 AM

The Engine....













The Zenith carbs (pre-cleaning)....






Cleaner...










Post cleaning...

Posted by: JRust Dec 14 2010, 10:47 PM

Nice Rique! Good to see progress on it. The 3.0 is a great motor. Not bulletproof but pretty damn close. Great fit for a 914

Posted by: RiqueMar Dec 15 2010, 03:03 AM

Thanks man!

I'm really stoked about it. I'm trying to find out more about the 'Euro' aspect of it.

I eventually either want to drop in that extra S Motor, or this other 3.2 we have sitting around.

Posted by: RiqueMar Dec 15 2010, 03:05 AM

Update! Found the other Weber! So now it's a decision between the Zeniths or Webers. Got both the rebuild kits today, so we'll see!

Posted by: RiqueMar Dec 15 2010, 03:06 AM

Also, got some Homework to do!

Posted by: Root_Werks Dec 15 2010, 12:20 PM

People have pretty strong opinions on Zenith vs Weber. I preffered Zenith for street cars where you didn't 'fiddle' with jets and adjustements all the time like you would on a dedicated track car. Zeniths are better carbs than Webers, smoother transition from idle to part to full throttle. There was just more R&D spent because they were installed on factory sold cars.

Zeniths are harder to find parts for, but you can get everything you need to feed a 3.0. I sourced all the parts I needed to feed a destroked 2.7 (2.5) and they worked very, very well.

Posted by: RiqueMar Dec 15 2010, 02:18 PM

That basically goes along with what I'm hearing, that Zeniths have a smoother feel an for the street, they're great.

As for finding parts for them, both these sets are pretty complete. We are cleaning both of them right now, and the only thing I need so far is a float for each of them, as one was crushed (Weber) and the other was just old (Zenith).


I have a Youtube video I'll be putting up from the other night when I first took off the CIS and we were messing with the Zeniths before cleaning/rebuild, and they sounded pretty good, and that was without even touching them!

Posted by: Root_Werks Dec 15 2010, 02:30 PM

Zeniths have more adjustements you can make. It takes more time, but once you get them dailed in, they are a pretty sweet carb setup for 911 engines.

One of the tips I picked up from a local VW shop was source Solex parts. I stopped asking for "Zenith" parts and was able to find in stock at a local VW performance shop little things like jets and seals etc.

Posted by: RiqueMar Dec 28 2010, 01:34 PM

Ding! Carbs are done!

Posted by: RiqueMar Dec 28 2010, 01:42 PM

Shot of the inside before......

Posted by: RiqueMar Dec 28 2010, 01:42 PM

Shot of the inside before......

Posted by: J P Stein Dec 28 2010, 01:51 PM

I never touched the jetting on my Webers for 8-9 years.......and seldom did the mixture screws after the "final" set up....that took a couple months. They are/were smooth top to bottom...no surge, flat spots,yada. Internet dabblers & carbs are a joke for anyone that takes the time to learn what makes them work.

The only problem I had was occasionally over G loading them and pulling gas away from the mains. Dabblers know even less about that.

Posted by: RiqueMar Dec 28 2010, 02:19 PM

Um..... Are you calling me an 'internet dabbler'?

Posted by: SLITS Dec 28 2010, 02:52 PM

All of that coming from the "Drivelmeister" ..... hmmmmmmmm

Posted by: J P Stein Dec 28 2010, 03:18 PM

You didn't say something absurd like "Webers are fiddly", so no, you're not included ...unless you wanna be.

You like the Zeniths, fine. You'll learn that they are "fiddly" till you learn what it takes to make them work.

Posted by: messix Dec 28 2010, 03:34 PM

JP is sounding more and more like a "crusty" old man!

take a Geritol and get over it JP!

Posted by: RiqueMar Dec 29 2010, 05:30 PM

Thank you J P, you're proving Root Werks to be absolutely correct ......

Posted by: RiqueMar Jan 6 2011, 06:26 PM

Working on this now....

Went to the other shop to grab a pair of HE's.... and came back with 2/5 pairs. Guys are gone for the day, so I have the whole shop to myself..... Heeeeeello 80's mixtape!










Set 1






Set 2





Set 3... Looks like headers that someone started to make into HE's? I dunno...

Posted by: mepstein Jan 6 2011, 07:17 PM

Do you need those in sunny San Diego? They would bring a pretty penny in colder parts of the country/overseas.

Posted by: RiqueMar Jan 6 2011, 07:58 PM

I'm going ahead and sandblasting all of them. I might part with one, but I dunno. They're coming out REALLY good, just giving the compressor a bit of a break.

Posted by: RiqueMar Jan 7 2011, 12:25 AM

Got one set done, took about 2 hours to do two.... Small puncture in one, but I'm gonna turn out the other set tomorrow, and see how it is. Amazing how 40 years of crap can come off in 2 hours

Posted by: RiqueMar Jan 7 2011, 12:32 AM

I should note, I'm not COMPLETELY done cleaning them, but mostly. What are some ideas for coating? Just high temp paint?

Posted by: mepstein Jan 7 2011, 05:30 AM

Ceramic paint/Jet Hot coating. Inside and out. Spend the money, make them look nice and last another 40 years.

Posted by: RiqueMar Jan 9 2011, 09:42 PM

Took it a bit easy today and organized and put on these door panels. I think they look pretty sharp. Still have to put on the handle/pocket on the drivers side....

Posted by: RiqueMar Jan 9 2011, 09:49 PM

Oh! Also, I took the valve covers and chain tensioner covers off the 3.2 as well, I'll swap these when they get powder coated....

Posted by: RiqueMar Jan 10 2011, 01:19 PM

Video of engine running. Gotta love that sound!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tVHdABfd3hM&hd=1

Posted by: Krieger Jan 10 2011, 07:32 PM

Sounds good! What exhaust are you running?

Posted by: Mr.242 Jan 10 2011, 09:02 PM

I just dropped off my HEs to PERFORMACE COATINGS here in Auburn, WA. http://www.performancecoatings.com/index2.html

If you wait a bit, 2 weeks, I'll show you pics of what mine look like when done. And give you an opinion. Quoted $275 for both to be done. Figured they need the extra protection since it is a SIX. picked silver titanium as the color.

Posted by: RiqueMar Jan 11 2011, 12:40 AM

Thanks! Thats actually the stock muffler with the cat still on it. I swear, it was glowing red after a few go's, I hear they don't do well with carbs, who knew? . For now, I'll be running stock /6 exhaust and am going to see if I can do the same muffler, I'm hoping it sounds just as good or better inside the engine bay of the 914, and I definitely think it sounds better in person, the GoPro can't capture what it really sounds like.





Sounds cool, I'll check it out. We may have some stuff from the shop going out to a coating shop this week, so if that's so, I want to throw my stuff in there as well. $275 doesnt seem bad.

Posted by: ONTHEGRIND Jan 11 2011, 01:18 AM

We use dispersant coatings which are a performance based coating and help radiate heat from the valve train and cylinder heads only problem is it only comes in black..

Pm me for more info..

Posted by: RiqueMar Jan 11 2011, 11:25 PM

Starting putting in the carpet. But before that, I wanted to have some 'padding' to go beneath it, plus I don't like how you can see beneath the seats and such in the 914....

At my Dads advice, I got some cheap felt carpet and started laying it down. This allows for padding and some sound absorption, and the black backround looks much 'neater' and clean than just seeing the panel.






Started off by cleaning the area, then taping around the wiring harness and anywhere that the glue can go....










The felt with no backing is really easy to 'form' to the spaces and crevices...





Then, after everything is is set, cut out the spaces around the harness so you have access.....







Repeat for the whole pan.....

Posted by: RiqueMar Jan 17 2011, 09:48 PM

Carpet kit went in the car today. Black plush carpet....

Posted by: RiqueMar Jan 17 2011, 09:52 PM

Oil tank looking good after some paint touch up, I was actually surprised how little work it needed. Has oil sitting in it now with everything plugged up....







Took me about 30 minutes, but I got all the sheet metal... I'm one happy camper

Posted by: malaga_red75 Jan 17 2011, 11:30 PM

what kind of carpet was the stuff that you glued in? I am looking for the thin, GT style carpet for my project.

Posted by: RiqueMar Jan 17 2011, 11:55 PM

I think it's just black matting of some type. I think it was about $9 a yard. I think it would be pretty cool for a GT project, I would def recommend contact cement though.

Posted by: RiqueMar Jan 18 2011, 11:56 PM

With the carpet crossed off, this is the next item on the list.....


This is basically what I'm dealing with right now.... I'm kinda bitching, but the rest of the car is done, and everything is good, it's just getting everything nice and neat and back to stock....

Posted by: RiqueMar Jan 24 2011, 05:14 PM

Shameless plug...

The 4cyl (2.0) I was originally going to put in my car is up for sale in the classified section


http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=114948

Posted by: Mr.242 Jan 24 2011, 11:10 PM

Here's my HE that I just got back from Performance Coatings in Auburn, WA.

Well worth the $230 to have 'em done!

Posted by: RiqueMar Jan 25 2011, 09:22 AM

Yep, those definitely look awesome! I'm taking some stuff to powder coating, and I'm gonna see what they can do for my HE's there.

Posted by: RiqueMar Jan 27 2011, 10:31 AM

Few new developments and 'finds'...


Forget MOMO, Dad found and gave me this.... Its 'Personal'










Also acquired 2 lifts that we are putting up now, a Four-post and a Two-post...








We are looking into doing an RSR tribute car to promote our racing simulators... and we got this with the car... I was originally going to go with a 3.0 SC engine, but this 2.7 looks to be more fresh, as everything appears to be new on it (tensioners, powdercoated valve covers, etc). It shows only little signs of use and was recently converted to 2.9, leading me to think that it's been recently gone over. I'll be taking the CIS off later today....

Posted by: RiqueMar Jan 27 2011, 03:25 PM

Off Topic Sidenote: Congratulations to my Father on another beautiful car..... Now if only I could get him more motivated on his 914!!!

Posted by: MoveQik Jan 27 2011, 07:24 PM

Will it be done in time Route 66?

Posted by: RiqueMar Jan 27 2011, 08:21 PM

Hmmm, I hadn't thought of that... it's in April right?

Posted by: RiqueMar Jan 28 2011, 12:11 AM

The Engine when I started earlier....







Midway through...











Now.....

Posted by: RiqueMar Jan 28 2011, 12:27 AM

Question: Why does it say '911 S CID'?

Posted by: RiqueMar Jan 31 2011, 11:18 PM

Now I'm not, by any means, looking to enter this engine in a beauty contest. However, I am trying to get all the junk off of it, so I've resorted to 'Engine Bright' and industrial strength Simple Green.

On a side note, I have realized one thing recently..... Life is SO much easier with an engine stand.

Posted by: RiqueMar Jan 31 2011, 11:34 PM

Sidenote: We finally got in our lifts. I hope to drop the four cylinder thats currently in my car (the one on the right), put in this engine, and also a Rennshift shifter and linkage kit..

Posted by: RiqueMar Feb 1 2011, 04:23 PM

My Father happened to find this online for only $100 dollars!

Now if I can just find it's twin, I'll be set!

Posted by: AZ914 Feb 1 2011, 04:46 PM

Looks good Rique! Where all did you put the FatMat? I have a new carpet kit I'm going to install this month and was thinking of FatMat(ing) the car first. How much did you end up using?

Posted by: RiqueMar Feb 2 2011, 10:31 AM

Hey AZ,

The Fatmat is going go on the firewall and in the doors. If I remember correctly, I ordered 25 ft. If you check back, I'll be putting it in either today or tomorrow.


As for last night, I decided on some 'Engine Bling'....

Before.....

Posted by: RiqueMar Feb 2 2011, 10:33 AM

Mid....

Posted by: RiqueMar Feb 2 2011, 10:35 AM

After...

Posted by: RiqueMar Feb 2 2011, 08:03 PM

Wow, my 1,000th post..... and I'm still not done.... crazy...


Tonight we are laying sound deadener..... It's not as fun as I thought it was going to be.

This is where I am right now, and I'm about an hour and a half into it. Decided that I'm going to be doing the floors just below the seats, as that seems more 'tinny' than the doors.

Posted by: McMark Feb 2 2011, 08:54 PM

Lookin' good. Can't wait to sound deaden my car.

Posted by: Bee Jay Feb 2 2011, 10:49 PM

I put felt on top of Fatmat in my Corvette. Then I put the carpet kit in. Yes, it really worked great. Wasn't my idea. Someone with an acoustic engineering degree on the Corvette Forum suggested it.
Bee Jay

Posted by: RiqueMar Feb 2 2011, 10:58 PM

Bee Jay,

Yeah, I was going to go with just the felt on the floor, then the carpet kit, but they give you ALOT of Fatmat. I just got done, and I covered the firewall, the lower firewall, the floor under the seats, and both doors. I already had the felt on there but then said 'screw it' and ripped it off. I'll be putting on more tomorrow.

Posted by: RiqueMar Feb 3 2011, 10:36 AM

All done. Ok, so with 25sqft, you're able to do the firewall, the lower firewall, the rear part of the center tunnel, below both seats, and both doors. I actually wasted a few feet getting pieces stuck together, had I not messed up I could have probably done the forward part of the center tunnel. It's pretty easy, as this only took me about 4-5 hours. I used Fatmats 'Mega Mat' which was about $70 for 25sqft

A few points...
-The stuff doesnt start to stick until you really put it on there and roll it
-If it gets stuck to itself, forget about it, it's stuck, move on to the next piece
-Measure, measure, measure. Lay down the piece and use it as a stencil if you have to
-Do it with your carpet kit out..... ask me how I found this out
-The doors are noticeably heavier, and now close with a 'thud'


I forgot my iPhone at home yesterday, so I took these pictures by holding my laptop up.... It's harder than it looks.

Posted by: J P Stein Feb 3 2011, 11:18 AM

163.9 cubic inch displacement =2.7L roughly.

Posted by: RiqueMar Feb 3 2011, 11:43 PM

Of course, the trimming of the valve covers.

A few weeks back, I asked about taking down the valve covers. I'de seen alot of answers, but could'nt find a definite about to trim, so I just put it on the machine, and took it down to about .005 about the mounting holes, in order to shave off a little more tomorrow.

..... I suppose I could have done it with a sander, but that just freaks me out.












More and more progress!!

Posted by: AZ914 Feb 4 2011, 09:04 AM

looks awesome! Thanks for the FatMat info. I think I'm going to do the full firewall and floors/tunnel.

Posted by: RiqueMar Feb 4 2011, 09:49 AM

25sqft is definitely enough, with 50 I could see you doing the whole car and the firewall and rear floors 2-3 times or the car twice.

Posted by: RiqueMar Feb 4 2011, 09:55 AM

Came in this morning, and found my valve covers humping another engine....








Lower covers...

Posted by: Gudhjem Feb 4 2011, 11:33 AM

Just finished reading the whole thread. Nice work!

I can't wait to see how your no-chrome mission turns out. I'm considering going the same way for mine.

Posted by: RiqueMar Feb 5 2011, 02:18 PM

Thanks man! I'm stoked to drive it atleast by this summer! I'm su=ick of looking at it....






Decided to tackle the fan and shroud last night before going out on a Friday night. This was also a good opportunity to check out the condition and clean the alternator.

Disassembling the fan from the alternator is quite easy, ESPECIALLY when you have Wayne Dempseys book 101 Projects for your Porsche 911. All you have to do is remove the nuts on the back of the fan housing, disconnect (and mark) the wires that go to the alternator, disconnect the main nut on the front of the fan, and 'tap' out the fan/alternator from it's housing. I took this opportunity to sandblast and clean the fan, housing and alternator......

Keep in mind when painting the fan, this is gonna be the coolest part.... that absolutly no one sees

Posted by: RiqueMar Feb 5 2011, 02:24 PM

Engine bits going on probably next week as I have to go back to Panama on a business trip

Posted by: RiqueMar Feb 16 2011, 09:42 AM

Well, I'm back from Panama. We were finishing up a sim center down there and hopefully this will be one of the last trips I had to make. It's a good thing I went too and not my Father, as the day before I left, he was having problems with his Kidneys (he has chronic Kidney stones).

Here's a few pics from the 'family business'. We design and manufacture driving simulators and on this project, our customer was the Panamanian government for whom we built 12 Volvo Bus Simulators for there public transit system. They are updating their Public transportation system and use our simulators for evaluation and training of new drivers. It's not our 'Race Division' but it was certainly a cool project building this sim center complete with a conference room, multimedia class-room, and 12 sim labs. I Hope someday the US gets on track with driver training through simulation.

Posted by: RiqueMar Feb 16 2011, 09:43 AM

Now that the business trip is outta the way, I'm able to get back to the REALLY important stuff, like my car!

Ordered a leakdown tester from the Snap-On rep, and I'm very happy with the results, which lead me to believe this engine is pretty 'fresh'...

Cylinder 1
5% leakage

Cylinder 6
5% Leakage

Cylinder 2
7% Leakage

Cylinder 4
7% Leakage

Cylinder 3
7% Leakage

Cylinder 5
7% Leakage













Running a little rich were we?

Posted by: PeeGreen 914 Feb 16 2011, 02:54 PM

Cool to hear about the family biz.

Those plugs look fine

Posted by: RiqueMar Feb 16 2011, 05:32 PM

Thanks! A few more pics.....

Right before I left we had a 'shooting day' for some promotional trailers we are doing for our Race Sims. What a fun work day driving cars with my Dad and Grandfather.

The Production company is called KwikFilms, and they do great work for events, products, and even personal cars. Some of their short videos are just awesome and very reasonably priced....

Posted by: RiqueMar Feb 16 2011, 06:29 PM

Slightly related....

JUST sold my engine today!

Looks like Riques getting a Jwest linkage kit, Rennshifter and maaaaaaybe some PMB brakes?

Posted by: RiqueMar Feb 16 2011, 11:34 PM

Spent today cleaning the hell out of the fiberglass, even bead blasted the metal part VERY carefully.

Trying to figure out if I want to paint the shrowd.... Did a semi mock-up today. I'm thinking maybe grey, or just leaving it, but the fan is definitely being painted black.

Posted by: RiqueMar Feb 17 2011, 06:13 PM

Thanks Jamie! We're 'classy' with a 'k'...

Posted by: AZ914 Feb 18 2011, 12:13 PM

Looks great!!! I wish I had skills

Re: the Shroud - Color match your orange? Or are you running rain-hats or a stockish air cleaner box? Maybe mix orange and black.

Posted by: RiqueMar Feb 18 2011, 03:31 PM

Yeah, I might color match the orange, but it's in pretty good condition and I like the green as a 'nod' to history.

Posted by: Gint Feb 18 2011, 07:39 PM

Nice man!

Posted by: RiqueMar Mar 1 2011, 03:22 PM

Thanks Gint, I'm trying!


I posted in the Garage, but I'll double up.


Here is the video from the shoot I mentioned earlier. Hoping to get some feedbakc from you guys as this is only the first in a long process, our 'rough draft'.


http://youtu.be/wMeizrIgmC8?hd=1

Posted by: RiqueMar Mar 14 2011, 12:05 AM

Lot's happened since the last post.

Dropped and sold the engine, and transported it with 'Riques Engine Delievery service....

Posted by: RiqueMar Mar 14 2011, 12:18 AM

Also, I got to work on my carbs and manifolds. Since I'm switching to carbs from CIS, and seeing as how I don't want to recurve my distributor, I added the nozzles for the vacuum advance.

Luckily, the manifolds I was going to use originally already had the outlets for them, and I just happened to find another set of manifolds that look to be in better condition with (factory) coating on them?

It's really very simple, just drill the hole (I think it's about 1/2' and the smaller is 1/8) and then tap the threads.

Posted by: RiqueMar Mar 14 2011, 12:26 AM

Next in line, the carbs. The guy who rebuilt them forgot about the immolation tubes as well as the squirters, so I had to grab them from another set that we bought that turned out to have a huge crack

Re-assembled them, and I was going to go with the stock covers, but those K&N Cleaners look SO cool!

Posted by: RiqueMar Mar 16 2011, 09:01 PM

I'm a sucker for new engine bits..... as meaningless as they may be.....







My current headache, the new engine mount. I THINK I have the Rich Johnson mount, but I'm not sure as we found it on eBay. Today was spent reading other peoples threads, figuring out the height, and researching. To add on to that, now that the 4 cyl is gone, I really have no excuse to start hacking away...










Regardless of which mount I have, I'm not about to unplug everything just to get it into that mount, so I'm fabbing up a sort of 'bridge' like I've seen in other mounts, so I can simply lay the mount on top and start welding away....

Posted by: RiqueMar Mar 18 2011, 11:58 PM

The mailman is my new best friend, I swear, I nearly trampled the guy when I saw the box he had in his hands....

Posted by: RiqueMar Mar 19 2011, 01:53 PM

Finished work on the engine mount, I'm really liking how it turned out. In a 'well while I'm here' move, we also welded up the seems on the mount.... that thing isn't going anywhere....

Posted by: RiqueMar Mar 19 2011, 02:01 PM

Having that welded, it was time to cut the original back piece....















The final product....

Posted by: RiqueMar Mar 20 2011, 11:14 PM

So one minute we are having fun at St. Patricks Day, drinking Green beer, listening to Irish rock... Next minute someone runs or falls into me, I fall and hear a 'pop'..... Life hurts

Posted by: MoveQik Mar 20 2011, 11:52 PM

You pansy! Get back to work on the car so we can make fun of you at Route 66.

Get well soon!

Posted by: RiqueMar Mar 21 2011, 04:38 PM

I'm not gonna make it to Route 66. I was going to take the 3.6, but I have a 6:45 flight Monday morning out of Orange County.

I wanna have this car up for RRC.... maaaaaybe I'll even steal your design for an oil cooler?

Posted by: Gint Mar 21 2011, 04:51 PM

Dude... we break up Sunday morning usually. You should have plenty of time to get home Sunday afternoon/evening.

Posted by: RiqueMar Mar 23 2011, 12:07 AM

hmmmmm


Found this relay board, looks to be out of a /6? Not quite sure, anyone? Anyone? Bueller?





Also, getting stuff ready for a trip to the cad platers....

Posted by: RiqueMar Mar 23 2011, 07:51 PM

Walking out of the office today, and someone says, 'You got a package, don't forget it"

Seeing as I already know what it is, I hop in the car and throw it on my cousins lap and tell her, "Openit. Openitrightnow!"

I think you all can guess who's 'handy work' this is.....

Posted by: RiqueMar Mar 23 2011, 07:53 PM

Alot bigger in real life.....

Posted by: PeeGreen 914 Mar 23 2011, 08:48 PM

I remember when I opened a package like that Eric does such nice work. Those brakes were one of the hottest things on the phoenix.

Posted by: RiqueMar Mar 23 2011, 09:44 PM

Since 'vendor thank you threads' and 'vendor complaint threads' are the new thing around here....



Thank you ERIC SHEA!

Posted by: Eric_Shea Mar 24 2011, 10:21 PM

LOL... thank YOU.

I'm looking for some pins and springs for you. If all else fails Carrera kits work.

Posted by: Sleepin Mar 24 2011, 11:20 PM

Dude, you better get your ass up to Route 66! You know that if you skip a Route 66 or a Red Rocks, that you become an event virgin again!


Nice brakes! Eric is (hopefully) doing a set of S-Calipers for me as well starting next month!

Posted by: RiqueMar Mar 25 2011, 04:46 PM

Can't wait to put these on! Kinda feel like my car has a bit of history now!

Thanks Eric, sounds great.






RRC is definetly on the calendar.... Route 66 is probably a no go, I have a 7am flight the next morning.... To Ohio

Posted by: Sleepin Mar 25 2011, 08:18 PM

At least send the better looking one of you to Route 66...... we will ensure that she stays out of trouble.

Posted by: RiqueMar Mar 26 2011, 09:53 AM

Haha, yeeeeeah about that...... she's now an ex...... Oops?

Posted by: RiqueMar Mar 28 2011, 09:11 AM

My dad and I built this table for the back area of the shop, which is the designated car area. Almost done, and it's turning out pretty nice....





Also using this pallet rack to build a bit lower of a table with additional shelves on top. Almost done making this area organized. Thinking of carpeting the table top....








Sandblasted the /6 engine sheet metal







Cleaned and mounted the /6 oil cooler....







Reading, reading, reading...

Posted by: Eric_Shea Mar 28 2011, 10:21 AM

You can't "Ex" your cousin. She's the cutest.

Posted by: RiqueMar Mar 28 2011, 05:19 PM

Lol, I thought he was talking about the girl I brought to RRC



I can't really speak for you 'Utah folk' and your cousins though......

.... that being said, she is coming to RRC with me Looooook out Moab!

Posted by: RiqueMar Mar 28 2011, 07:08 PM

By the way...

As of today, small change of plan on that engine mount question....

Posted by: mepstein Mar 28 2011, 07:19 PM

What are we looking at?

Posted by: MDG Mar 28 2011, 07:59 PM

A section of the lower firewall from a 914-6 with the factory engine mount still attached.

Posted by: sixnotfour Mar 28 2011, 08:11 PM

use the aftermarket mount and sell the factory one and spend the money on your girl,,,,,,,hell ya.

let me know.




BTW that oil line around the back or the cooler wont work. ao 70-71 911 one will though, even though it is a soft line, and cheep.

Posted by: RiqueMar Mar 28 2011, 09:38 PM

Yep, factory /6 mount..... I started drilling out the spot welds, and will probably do the same on the type 4 mounts

Thanks for the heads up on the oil line sixnotfour, it's on the list. As for the mount, I'm pretty sure I'm going to keep it. Kinda cool, and now I "match" my Fathers. If I had a girlfriend, I would definitely think about it

Posted by: RiqueMar Apr 2 2011, 02:27 PM

Dear Porsche Gods..... I promise never again to question the structural integrity of the stock 914/6 engine mount. Just please..... please never put me through that firewal removal process again..... amen....


It wasn't THAT hard, but still it was not fun to get that thing off the remaining firewall.... Totally worth it though....

Posted by: RiqueMar Apr 2 2011, 07:48 PM

Did a bit of an emergency thread about the Jwest linkage. I don't know if it's ever been put on a car (a /6) with the original /6 engine mount. I know I've seen it on the aftermarket ones, but not the originals....

I had to take down the 'oval' around the hole where the shift rod comes out, and I'll have to offset the bracket that holds the bushing, but I think we are in business. Instead of just 'chopping up' the oval, I think I did I nice blend....

Posted by: RiqueMar Apr 2 2011, 07:53 PM

My Father and I discussing how we are going to tackle this whole thing......










Welding..... It was at this point he says, 'Check in the cab to make sure nothing is... you know.... on fire!"









Too Far...





Better...

Posted by: RiqueMar Apr 14 2011, 06:47 PM

Been a little lax on the updates recently. I actually TOOK A DAY OFF!!! and snuck away with my niece/nephew and cousin to the Good Guys Car Show, pretty cool! Especially this truck that was Porsche pink!

Posted by: RiqueMar Apr 14 2011, 07:13 PM

The day after the car show (and the reason I missed Route 66) I had a business trip in Ohio to take, which actually turned out quite well because my friends got married!

Posted by: RiqueMar Apr 14 2011, 07:14 PM

Well,now back to important stuff!


Engine bay cosmetics.....

Posted by: RiqueMar May 3 2011, 10:46 AM

I've been really lagging on this thread, we've been super busy at work getting a Formula1 type simulator out as well as 'researching' at the Long Beach Grand Prix. We conducted a 'test run' at a Ferrari club event for a veterans organization here in San Diego, The Warrior Foundation, which provides a transition service to veterans coming back from the Middle East. It was alot of work, but it definitely felt good!

Originally, it was a Williams type Formula1, but for this event, we added a bit of red and the charities logo, and it was transformed into an 'American Warrior' Formula1. Each of the sponsors you see on the car bought 'Sponsorship space' and all the proceeds went to the Foundation.

Posted by: RiqueMar May 3 2011, 11:11 AM

A few Long Beach Grand Prix pictures. Originally, I went with my Father and we where staying with the Ferrari Club and 458 Italia team. Unfortunatly, after the first day he got sick, so my cousin drove up and joined me for the 2 remaining days. What a great weekend!

The team was really accommodating, and we had a great view above turn 8, which is the turn between the 2nd and 3rd longest straight aways! We even got a tour of the pits, team trailer, and staging area. Thats not to say we didnt walk the track about 4 times each day!

My cousin....






The 458 team...





Indy....



ALMS

Posted by: RiqueMar May 3 2011, 02:30 PM

Now on to the important things....

Engine bay back to black. I touched up the area I was working on with Rustoleum rubberized undercoating, it's a very close match, and I think after it sets up, you wont be able to tell the difference....






Now moving on to the engine harness. Anyone have any ideas/prior experience on how to make this as quick/painless/easy/neat as possible? There's ALOT of mismatched wires and butt connectors on this thing....

Posted by: RiqueMar May 10 2011, 06:38 PM

Ok, so once you open the wiring diagrams, and understand what you're looking at, it's not as hard as it looks. This is my first real experience with wiring, and I'm still rolling confident. Much thanks so far to the Cap'n, SLITS, and Perry Kiehl. Almost done assigning wires, just need to do the alternator and CD Box.

I'm also going through the harness which I have completely stripped, and soldering and shrink tubing ev-ery-thing

Posted by: RiqueMar May 10 2011, 07:00 PM

Also, I think I'll be adding this Perma-Tune box, which just so happens to also have the original mounting bracket! Opened it up earlier and all the internals look pretty good.

Posted by: RiqueMar May 10 2011, 07:04 PM

Small 'gift' from my Father....

Posted by: Cairo94507 May 11 2011, 06:48 AM

Very nice progress and work. I like that combo-gauge too; I definitely want to do a gauge like that on my car.

OH...is that the cousin getting into 914's? If so, and even if not, we are going to need a lot more pictures of her - she is a cutie.

Posted by: Eric_Shea May 11 2011, 07:11 AM

You've opened up Pandora's box Enrique!

"Hey, nice build... got any more pictures of your cousin?"

Posted by: RiqueMar May 11 2011, 07:42 AM

Hey, if toting her around at 914 events gets more people to come, then I guess it's a necessary evil!

We are trying to have a 'runner' for her for RRC. It's a longshot but still a possibility as she's not doing a full on project, just something that she can clean up.

Posted by: RiqueMar May 12 2011, 08:24 AM

Alright, so this is where we are at so far with the wiring. Making a 'new alternator harness' that will be included within the engine wiring harness, like a /6....










I'll be running these to the alternator, I just need to figure out how to run the blue wire (idiot light) to the #2 pin on the 14-pin connector.

Posted by: RiqueMar May 13 2011, 12:12 AM

Wired the alternator today. After all is said and done, if you are keeping the relay board on your /6 conversion, this is the correct way to wire the alternator (in laymen terms). I hope this helps anyone trying to do a conversion:

- The Black wire connects to the top 'DF' connector at the top of the Alternator, and goes to the left most connector, as seen in picture 2 and 3.
- The two Red wires (one thick, one medium) connect to the 'B+' connector. The thick Red wires goes to the Starter, which at the Starter connects to the battery. The thin(ner) Red wire goes to the Board as seen in picture 3.
- The Ground wire connects to the 'D-' part with one of the wires going to the board, and the others going to ground on the engine.

Posted by: Cairo94507 May 13 2011, 07:12 AM

Enrique: Please see the thread posted re the two rolling CA chassis, a '70 and a '75 (I think) that are in great condition by Thomas J. Bliznik. I was thinking of the '70 for your cousin unless she is looking for one that is already a driver.

Posted by: RiqueMar May 13 2011, 10:15 AM

Hmmm, I'm not seeing the thread, is it in the classifieds?

Posted by: RiqueMar May 14 2011, 02:13 AM

I did see that, but we are looking for something more complete and more local. Thanks for the heads up though! It's much appreciated!

Posted by: RiqueMar May 14 2011, 02:44 AM

Buttoned up the Alternator today. I took my Dads advice, he said the Red and Grey on the fan and ring made the engine look like a fruit salad, so now they match the valve covers.

Posted by: RiqueMar May 31 2011, 05:07 PM

Little lax on the updates, but I'm still working away! Got the /6 steering wheel out of it's storage bin, disassembled it, cleaned it, and it's now on the car. Same goes for the linkage. What a b**ch to get on the car though! Mostly because;A) The splines have to line up, and B) the ridge for the bolt has to match up. Much easier with the steering wheel off, and the seat out of the car.

The way I did it was pushing thew rod in first (with both U-joints attached to each end) and hooked it to the steering rack. Then I put in the /6 steering setup. A little trickier then doing it in reverse order, but much more comfortable as your looking down into the steering mount, rather than upside-down looking up into the dash.

Posted by: RiqueMar May 31 2011, 05:12 PM

Note for those using the stick /6 motor mount with newer engines. You MUST either backdate the pulley ring (ie, find an older one) or 'shave' the current one you have. The newer ones will NOT work with the STOCK /6 mount, as they had an additional 'trench' for what I assume is a smog pump, AC, or something of the sort.

My Grandfather really likes being able to help me, as he is here with the lathe and the lower pulley wheel....







Also note: remember to not only 'shave' the pulley so that it will fit in the motor mount, but also to shave enough so you can fit the belt inside. Almost forgot about this, which would result having to pull the engine every time I would need to change the belt.

Posted by: MDG May 31 2011, 06:51 PM

That would be for the AC; you can do what you did or go to the dealership and get a single pulley for a non-AC car like I did for my 3.2

Then it fits just fine.

Posted by: RiqueMar Jun 2 2011, 12:24 PM

Few new updates later today, but for those of you who enjoyed hearing about the 'family business' I just created a Facebook page for our new division, DriveSkills.

We just launched our new racing sim, and I'd appreciate it if you would check it out!

http://www.facebook.com/pages/DriveSkills-LLC/226326380717441

Posted by: mepstein Jun 2 2011, 06:10 PM

Enrique - Gonna be around this Sunday? Thanks, mark

Just got in to San Diego - God it's nice out here!!!

Posted by: RiqueMar Jun 2 2011, 07:24 PM

Mark, just saw your message, you'll hear from me soon!

edit: misspelled 'hear'

Posted by: RiqueMar Jun 7 2011, 11:42 PM

'S' Calipers installed! Again, thanks to Eric Shea!

Thinking of doing a installation thread on these (?) as there are a few changes you have to make sure to do, I can honestly say I learned alot on this portion (trimming the shields, spacing, etc)



Trimmed shields before/after....








Checking to make sure the fitment is correct....





Again with the hub/rotor to make sure nothing is rubbing...






Pin, spring, pads, and clips!




Finished!

Posted by: VOX Jun 8 2011, 12:51 AM

hurry up and drive it already! then come visit me! and help me finish mine lol.

Posted by: RiqueMar Jun 8 2011, 02:02 PM

lol, I'm givin' her all she's got Cap'n! I jus' don't have the power!!!!

Posted by: RiqueMar Jun 8 2011, 03:13 PM

Also, forgot to mention that

Had the carbs, manifolds, and linkage assembled..... and forgot to put in the isolators.... So of course, I have to take the entire assembly apart to put in the isolators and gaskets..... please learn from my mistake....

Posted by: RiqueMar Jun 8 2011, 03:22 PM

Additionally, another lesson to learn from my mistakes....


I was getting a clearance issue that I didn't realize until I tried to put on my brakes. I had previously converted to 911 style suspension. Checked the bearings, all good. Tightened? Yeah, it's correct. Thrust washer? Check, got it. I was left there scratching my head until I got ahold of Eric Shea... within about 40 minutes I get a message back, and what do you know, he was right. I was missing the O-ring and spacer that you put on to the spindle FIRST, followed by the inner bearing, etc, etc.

Posted by: RiqueMar Jun 9 2011, 05:19 PM

Ordered a bunch of stuff from PMB Performance today, rear brake resto, rotors, lines, etc. Man do I love ordering from Eric, everything is so simple, and I swear the man has infinite patients even for questions he probably hears 30 times a day from 30 different people.


While waiting on the stuff to arrive, I've decided to tackle my front Sway bar. I'm not quite sure the brand, but I do know it's a 22mm. I've already drilled one side, and am about to set up the other.

From what I understand about sway bars so far, is that it is better to have the type that 'sandwich' the fender well; that is, having the triangular supports on the outside and in the recess below the gas tank. Unfortunately, even though my sway bar is aftermarket and 'bigger', it either didn't have the inside support plates or the PO of the 73' I pulled it off of didn't think it necessary to install them.

Posted by: RiqueMar Jun 12 2011, 01:13 PM

More on the swaybar installation....


I don't like the look of having a cut hole below the gastank (like they do on the Pelican board) If your going to cut into your body, you should patch it up, and do it right, just my opinion. I know now one will ever see it, but I'll still know its there...

Took this cut a little deeper and straighter. After everything fabricated up, I'll 'box' the sheet metal back in so that everything is nice and 'pretty' again. the hardest part was getting the 'seam' portion where the spot welds are, it's very tight in there, and not the best angle for working.

Posted by: RiqueMar Jun 14 2011, 06:46 PM

On Friday for the last 2 hours of the day, I had my Grandfather and Uncle in the Machine Shop portion of the business was running this ignition part, sway bar plates I asked for, and setting up the tooling for the rear rotors to be drilled to 5 lug. I'm keeping the drilled hubs until I get on the road, then I'll be adding some 911 gear.

Posted by: RiqueMar Jun 14 2011, 06:48 PM

Finished up the front sway bar and suspension!

Posted by: RiqueMar Jun 14 2011, 09:29 PM

Here's the money shot! Thanks Eric!

Posted by: Eric_Shea Jun 14 2011, 09:51 PM

Right On!

Happy to have some of my goodies on your car.

Posted by: RiqueMar Jun 15 2011, 12:19 AM

Thanks Eric! I was working on the rear suspension today new bearings, brake lines, etc. Your videos were very helpful! I've posted the link below. short, concise, great!

http://www.pmbperformance.com/videos.html

Posted by: RiqueMar Jun 28 2011, 11:57 PM

Small vacation in Las Vegas, but I've still been working hard at the car!


Drilled the 5-lugs onto the new rotors. Thinking of offering this service if anyone is intersted? Also, call me anal, but I painted the rotors, and the rear suspension is complete.

Posted by: RiqueMar Jun 29 2011, 12:03 AM

Hit a small 'speedbump' on the driverside rear suspension.... Apparently, between using the torque wrench on the passenger side, and the driver side, someone else used it and uped the setting..... causing the bolts to break "SONofaB****!!"

CHECK YOUR SETTINGS!!!! 18 Ft/Lbs on these!

Posted by: RiqueMar Jun 29 2011, 12:07 AM

Trying to stay focused for tomorrow! Engine placement!!!

Posted by: JRust Jun 29 2011, 12:31 AM

Looking way to good the Rique . Could you throw some dirt on that stuff or something. It's hurting my eyes

Posted by: PeeGreen 914 Jun 29 2011, 12:34 AM

Lookin good

Posted by: RiqueMar Jun 29 2011, 08:31 AM

Thanks guys! Means alot coming from both of you! Hope you had fun at WCR! Where's the next one? Any chance it'll be closer to Meh-hee-co?!

Jamie: As for looking good, if you look closely where the bumber area is undercoated, you can see where the guys in the shop 'bumped' into it already... Not a big deal as it's just undercoating, but still.

Posted by: RiqueMar Jun 29 2011, 03:55 PM

And I'm back in a 914!!!


Just picked up this 'old thing' from the guys at European Motorsports. They did a great job with a few problems that the 3.6 engine was having!

Posted by: RiqueMar Jul 3 2011, 08:57 PM

Friday, Brent (wertygrog) and I took a small break....




As for this weekend, oil tank is in, and the brakes are hooked up Also, today I spent about 3 hours just cleaning all the dust that has accumulated. It's one of the downsides to building in the shop, with all the bondo, fiberglass and particles floating in the air. It's crazy how different the color is when it's clean!

Posted by: RiqueMar Jul 4 2011, 04:46 PM

Getting ready for this engine to go in this week, just as soon as I get the clutch/flywheel/pressure plate kit I ordered.

I'm loving the way that this engine sheet metal and Heat Exchangers came out. I think it goes to show that not everything has to be powder-coated and that painting isn't bad, as long as you do the prep work correctly.

Posted by: 9146986 Jul 4 2011, 11:45 PM

Looks very nice!

Posted by: Cairo94507 Jul 5 2011, 06:47 AM

Very nice progress; I can't wait to see that engine in the car and hear the video when you start it. Nice.

Posted by: RiqueMar Jul 5 2011, 09:12 AM

Thanks guys, I'm pounding away here and I'm hoping to have a video this weekend. As soon as I find a good flywheel/pressure plate/clutch package, I'll be in business and have this thing in.

All that's left after that is to finish the wiring under the dash, the gauges, and put on the hoods and glass.

Posted by: RiqueMar Jul 7 2011, 12:20 PM

Sheetmetal? Check!

Posted by: RiqueMar Jul 8 2011, 08:16 AM

Still waiting on the flywheel/clutch package I ordered

Apparently, the guy I bought it off of on eBay wont ship it until he gets the check from the broker service (Moneybookers), even though that service confirmed I processed the payment on Tuesday, and here we are on Friday and it hasn't even been shipped. Nice. Asshole.

Whatever. Yesterday, we where trying to look for other things to do, so we power bled the brakes and I hunted down the hard oil line that connects to the bottom of the engine.... only to find out it doesn't fit. Looks like braided lines it is....

Posted by: RiqueMar Jul 16 2011, 10:40 PM

Finally got the Flywheel, Clutch, and Pressure Plate from the seller on eBay.

I can not stress this enough, but 'BUYER BEWARE" of a seller by the name of air.cooled.356.911, he is extremely rough, verbose, overbearing, and vague, trying to get you off the phone with the minimum details possible It took him 10 days to ship my product as he was 'waiting for the payment to clear'. Which I later found out by calling the payment company that it clears instantly.

After multiple phone calls, and him finally having a 'cleared payment' (after 7 days) he agreed to ship the item.... until he claimed I had'nt paid shippign on the item that he listed as 'shipping free'. He further went on to swear that he had sent me an invoice, and when he could'nt find said invoice, he insisted that I had hacked into eBay, and deleted it from his messages, or that I was lying to him that I had it.

Eventually, after filing an eBay buyer protection case, he sent me a tracking number on Wedsnesday insisting that I send him an additional $18 for shipping after I received the item (however, he didn't ship the item until Thursday night). I later found out by looking at my online banking that he automatically charged me shipping, so whether it was free or I already paid for it, I suppose that little fact is irrelevant.

Either way, please dont make the same mistake I did, and simply don't purchase from this guy.

Posted by: RiqueMar Jul 16 2011, 10:41 PM

Sidenote: it's 'weird' to see my engine off the engine stand! It's Saturday night, time to celebrate.

Posted by: RiqueMar Jul 18 2011, 06:20 PM

It seems as though this seller is still maintaining that I owe him shipping. He has also 'insinuated' that he is sending his Son-in-Law to 'pay me a visit as he lives in my area.... To which I responded, "Will it take him 2 weeks to get here too?"

But in all seriousness, I truly did have to file a complaint against him, and insist he not contact me anymore, or I would call the Police and take it as a formal threat (I don't know who or how crazy this guy really is).

Posted by: RiqueMar Jul 28 2011, 08:00 PM

Engine is in..... finally!

Posted by: AZ914 Jul 29 2011, 07:57 AM

Posted by: RiqueMar Jul 29 2011, 09:43 AM

Thanks Jason, how's the 3.2 coming? I wanna hear all the details from you as that will be the eventual 'upgrade' for this car.

Posted by: RiqueMar Jul 29 2011, 10:04 AM

Back tracking a little, as I promised myself I wouldn't update this until the engine was in.... So i'm going to rewind a bit and explain the process leading up to the engine actually getting in the car.....

See as I wanted to get all the components ready, I made sure to first clean the transmission. This took about 2-3 hours of hardcore scrubbing with brushes, engine cleaner, and rags. Though it still has an aged look, all the 'gunk' is removed from the transmission. Brents (wertygrog) came over the same day I was doing this and look at me in shock with the amount of filth I was covered in.







On Monday my Dad and I effectively took most of the the day off, and finally installed the clutch, pressure plate, and flywheel. Compliments to this as you may have read earlier in the thread, where a new pilot bearing, new rear main seal, and cleaning of the area behind the flywheel, and in a 'while we are here' move, we ended up installing a high torque starter... why not, right?









At this point, the engine was just about ready to go in, when we realized we had to install the Jwest shift linkage kit. Important note: If you have a stock /6 motor mount, this requires a bit of alignment and creativity.

Posted by: eric9144 Jul 29 2011, 10:26 AM

Getting close!!

Posted by: RiqueMar Jul 29 2011, 10:28 AM

With the Jwest kit installed, and the engine below the car, we almost forgot about the fan belt, it was here that caused a bit of delay.

Important part: Unfortunately for me, the stud coming out of my original alternator had only 3-4 'spacer rings' on it for mounting the belt 'pulley'. Whoever installed this previously while the engine was in the car must have had one hell of a time, because the stud was nearly stripped. YOU MUST HAVE 6 RINGS ON THE STUD AT ALL TIMES.

This setback forced me to 'update' my alternator. I had to take the entire fan component off a 3.0 SC (this had the 'newer style' stud, with an allen bolt in the center for better control), that we have sitting around, disassemble the mount, pop off the fan, remove the cone, disassemble my original, rewire the new alternator and re-assemble everything. Rather annoying when you have your engine ready to go into the car.

However, the silver lining of all this was that the 3.0 alternator was recently rebuilt. Nice.

Posted by: RiqueMar Jul 29 2011, 02:56 PM

Finally, with the alternator installed, pulley on, and starter on, it was time for the engine to go in the car, right after a quick photo for posterity.

I made sure to put the bolt facing down, I think it's easier to access it and take off the nut if you should need to drop the engine. As for the rear mounting portion, we added new 911 style mounts.

It was actually rather easy to get the /6 in. Using the stock mount, you do not have to take off any sheet metal during your installation.