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| Dlee6205 |
 May 24 2026, 08:20 PM
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Member  Group: Members Posts: 96 Joined: 9-December 22 From: Burnsville, NC Member No.: 27,017 Region Association: South East States  |
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| aturboman |
May 25 2026, 12:42 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 164 Joined: 18-October 11 From: CA Member No.: 13,687 Region Association: None |
Thought I'd share my experiences with one of the more difficult-frustrating projects on a 914 the front header / a-post seal install.
I was so fortunate to secure an NOS early style front seal a few years ago for my 914-6 build and expected the usual stretch, fight, and praying the ends do not pull apart. To be honest it was the best install I've ever done out of many. This "old" original seal was tight but fit perfectly in particular across the windshield header where all the AM versions seem too short and do not stay tight secure to the upper w/s frame. The center section required zero stretch and thus the ends connections are not stressed. I think this is the biggest challenge facing all the current seals on the market. One recent build at a well known shop said they had 2 Genuine and AM seals split at the ends where they meet the a-post seal. One split months after it was successfully installed. If the after market or Porsche Classic could reproduce this seal accurately then all 1970-73 owners would be very happy campers.     |
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| Cairo94507 |
May 26 2026, 07:12 AM
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Michael Group: Members Posts: 10,665 Joined: 1-November 08 From: Auburn, CA Member No.: 9,712 Region Association: Northern California 
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On Memorial Day my brother and I took my car to Danville for the PCA Diablo Region Wash 'n Shine at the Danville Livery. This is their annual event and it always well attended with a lot of Porsche cars of all years. I hate taking pictures but here are a few.
It is about 113 miles one-way but surprisingly very little traffic in both directions. However, as we were traveling east on 80, headed home, the traffic going west was horrible the entire trip - I felt bad for all of those people heading that direction. So glad we were going the opposite direction.     |
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| Cairo94507 |
May 26 2026, 07:13 AM
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Michael Group: Members Posts: 10,665 Joined: 1-November 08 From: Auburn, CA Member No.: 9,712 Region Association: Northern California
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A couple more.
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| sixnotfour |
May 26 2026, 10:08 PM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 11,266 Joined: 12-September 04 Member No.: 2,744 Region Association: NineFourteenerVille 
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Using 914 parts to make Wife Happy..
Her old floor lamp fell over shitty plastic cement filled base had crumbled.. Type-4 Flywheel to the rescue, and one mag lug nut.. added a pad for floor protection in case of excessive revs.. Rock Solid stability,, my last type 4 sale part.. Happy Wife Happy Life... so I hear.. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/cheer.gif) Attached thumbnail(s) 
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| L-Jet914 |
May 26 2026, 11:01 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 401 Joined: 24-October 12 From: Davis, CA Member No.: 15,080 Region Association: Northern California |
Tackled the push rod tube seals with the engine in the car on my 74 1.8. I was able to get all the push rod tubes out with no issues even after watching videos of folks saying that they had to leave a few of them partially in the engine to replace the o-rings because they were not able to remove the push rod all the way. Adjusted all the valves. I also installed a new Awesome Powdercoat thermostat bellows and new control cable (Shimano derailleur bike cable thanks to a few members on the Facebook page). Tested the new thermostat after setting the flaps to the cold position, removed slack in the cable and secured it with the cable holder. Heated the thermostat up with a heat gun and the flaps open to full open when the thermostat is fully expanded. Still have to put the car back together and take it for a run now.
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| DRPHIL914 |
May 27 2026, 06:28 AM
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Dr. Phil Group: Members Posts: 5,944 Joined: 9-December 09 From: Kennesaw, GA Member No.: 11,106 Region Association: South East States
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QUOTE(Dlee6205 @ May 24 2026, 10:20 PM)  @Dlee6205 Hey, Doug those look great! I have a set that yet I have not painted or installed. How hard was it to drill out your mounting holes and what paint did you use, is that Wurth Satin black trim paint? I am considering finally installing mine. Phil |
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| KSCarrera |
May 28 2026, 11:35 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 362 Joined: 31-January 19 From: UK Member No.: 22,846 Region Association: England |
 Off to France for the weekend for the St Gouéno Masters hillclimb. Wish me luck! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) |
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| Shivers |
May 28 2026, 01:52 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 3,434 Joined: 19-October 20 From: La Quinta, CA Member No.: 24,781 Region Association: Southern California |
I needed a way to keep the duct work sealed and be able to remove the duct work for maintenance. So I had a little fun and made this.
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| East coaster |
May 28 2026, 03:47 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,938 Joined: 28-March 03 From: Millville, NJ Member No.: 487 Region Association: None
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Nice
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| fiacra |
May 28 2026, 05:14 PM
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Person.Woman.Man.Camera.TV. = MCI Group: Members Posts: 734 Joined: 1-March 19 From: East Bay Region - California Member No.: 22,920 Region Association: Northern California
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Not so much what I did to it, but what I did for it... I bought a used CoverKing moving blanket cover from another member and I liked it so much I thought I'd got one for each of our other cars. Then, found out they were $500 each (IMG:style_emoticons/default/yikes.gif) So, being a CSOB and also owning a sewing machine I ordered a pack of a dozen good quality moving blankets and made my own. Not as nicely fitted, but every bit as functional. I made a cover for both 914s, my Beetle, as well as my wife's pristine low mileage 2014 Miata. Total cost was ~$125. Now I don't have to be as paranoid every time I carry something through our tight garages.
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| 930cabman |
May 28 2026, 05:42 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,695 Joined: 12-November 20 From: Buffalo Member No.: 24,877 Region Association: North East States
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QUOTE(sixnotfour @ May 26 2026, 10:08 PM) Using 914 parts to make Wife Happy.. Her old floor lamp fell over shitty plastic cement filled base had crumbled.. Type-4 Flywheel to the rescue, and one mag lug nut.. added a pad for floor protection in case of excessive revs.. Rock Solid stability,, my last type 4 sale part.. Happy Wife Happy Life... so I hear.. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/cheer.gif) great use of extra stuff and a happy wife to boot (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif) |
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| Optimusglen |
May 28 2026, 07:54 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 951 Joined: 26-February 16 From: Minneapolis Member No.: 19,709 Region Association: Upper MidWest
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New vintage license plate today.
Oh, and an alignment. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/live.staticflickr.com-19709-1780019683.1.jpg) |
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| SKL1 |
May 29 2026, 10:01 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,799 Joined: 19-February 11 From: north Scottsdale Member No.: 12,732 Region Association: Upper MidWest
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Love the Gurney sticker... voted for him!!
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| Cairo94507 |
May 29 2026, 12:39 PM
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Michael Group: Members Posts: 10,665 Joined: 1-November 08 From: Auburn, CA Member No.: 9,712 Region Association: Northern California
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So, a while ago, we raised my car about 5/8" as I felt it was low. Then life got in the way and I forgot to get it re-alined. I just took it to Hewitt's Alinement Service in Stockton. Old school shop that works on a lot of nice old cars. They were recommended by a good friend, Mike Moss, who has been using them for a very long time on his Porsches.
I went in and met Tony, the owner, and told him the car felt a bit "squirmy" on the road, like it was nervous. Their mechanic, Stewart, handled the job and was very methodical, checking and setting everything front and rear. Took him about 1.5 hours. He is a 4th generation mechanic in his family and their top guy. I took it for a ride and it was a dramatic change. The car tracks straight and seems well planted now. My brother noticed the difference from the passenger seat immediately. Needless to say, I am very happy with their work.     |
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| Artfrombama |
May 29 2026, 12:52 PM
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Artfrombama Group: Members Posts: 455 Joined: 21-January 24 From: One of the chosen few Member No.: 27,870 Region Association: South East States
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Lovely car and you're lucky to have such a nice facility to do your alignments. Old school spin balancer in the first photo takes me back to bias ply tires and $.62/gallon gasoline.(IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads/post-9712-1780079866_thumb.jpg)
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| Shivers |
May 29 2026, 01:54 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 3,434 Joined: 19-October 20 From: La Quinta, CA Member No.: 24,781 Region Association: Southern California |
Finally got the sealing plate done at the bottom. It goes this way and that, going to take the dremel and hours to clean it up. So that’s all the fab on this. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wacko.gif)
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| Cairo94507 |
May 29 2026, 02:00 PM
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Michael Group: Members Posts: 10,665 Joined: 1-November 08 From: Auburn, CA Member No.: 9,712 Region Association: Northern California
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@Artfrombama = Thank you. Yeah, the shop was clean. They do big-rigs too. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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| Cairo94507 |
May 30 2026, 04:05 PM
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Michael Group: Members Posts: 10,665 Joined: 1-November 08 From: Auburn, CA Member No.: 9,712 Region Association: Northern California
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I was at the Old Town (Auburn)Cruise Night and a guy started talking to me about my car. Turns out he works for the Sacramento Porsche Dealership. I have never been there as Rocklin is closer to me. Sacramento has been open for about 1 year. He invited me to enter my car in their Concours on June 7th. Since I have never been there I thought what could it hurt? Anyway, now I am doing a little light cleaning to hopefully make a good showing and not embarrass my car. We drive this car and have about 19K miles on it since it was restored. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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| Shivers |
May 31 2026, 02:48 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 3,434 Joined: 19-October 20 From: La Quinta, CA Member No.: 24,781 Region Association: Southern California |
QUOTE(Cairo94507 @ May 30 2026, 03:05 PM) I was at the Old Town (Auburn)Cruise Night and a guy started talking to me about my car. Turns out he works for the Sacramento Porsche Dealership. I have never been there as Rocklin is closer to me. Sacramento has been open for about 1 year. He invited me to enter my car in their Concours on June 7th. Since I have never been there I thought what could it hurt? Anyway, now I am doing a little light cleaning to hopefully make a good showing and not embarrass my car. We drive this car and have about 19K miles on it since it was restored. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) Good Luck. I never understood why there was no light in the frunk. Yesterday I restored the trunk light off the the OG 1972. I was going to swap it for the one out of the 1971. Had a Phillips screw driver in my hand and it hit me again...Why didn't they put a light in the frunk? It wouldn't look bad and I can use the power from the side light I will not be using. So I ordered plunge switches, one for the trunk light and one for this:   |
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