Motor Swap BBQ and Party (Fort Worth, TX) Nov 21, invitation, event, motor swap, bbq, beer |
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Motor Swap BBQ and Party (Fort Worth, TX) Nov 21, invitation, event, motor swap, bbq, beer |
mr2by4 |
Oct 17 2015, 06:23 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 182 Joined: 9-December 07 From: Fort Worth Member No.: 8,439 Region Association: Southwest Region |
So what started as a request for a mechanic recommendation
http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?s=&...t&p=2248578 Has turned into a community event invitation. I have a 1971 with a rod knock 1.7 and a tired tail shifter that I have a 1911 and a side shifter that need to be swapped. I have found that I lack the time to get there and get it done, but with the encouragement and support of local community members it has turned into a party. I will be inviting any and all of you to join me at my garage to enjoy camaraderie, bbq, drinks and a 914. What else could you ask for? Well if you contribute to the work, I even have small (very small) thank you gifts/prizes. I know it is not much, but I wanted everyone to know how much I appreciate the support. Please reply to this thread if you think you can come. I will pm you with address times etc. You don't have to be a mechanic or even mechanically inclined. There will be chairs and snacks for everybody, even if you are only coming for moral support and to watch the mayhem. When we are done there will be pictures and stories to share, and if all goes well, my car will be a runner once again. Spread the word and please RSVP. There is over a month to plan and I want to make sure that I have plenty of everything for everyone. Party at my garage! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif) I hope to see you there (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) List of RSVP thus far (edited 10/18) The Cabinetmaker (?) ClayPerrine (x2) Theleschyouknow 02loftsmoor Rob-O Cody914 |
TheCabinetmaker |
Oct 17 2015, 07:15 PM
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I drive my car everyday Group: Members Posts: 8,304 Joined: 8-May 03 From: Tulsa, Ok. Member No.: 666 |
Sounds like a great time. Are Okies invited too?
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Rob-O |
Oct 17 2015, 09:41 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,252 Joined: 5-December 03 From: Mansfield, TX Member No.: 1,419 Region Association: Southwest Region |
I'm in.
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ClayPerrine |
Oct 17 2015, 10:08 PM
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Life's been good to me so far..... Group: Admin Posts: 15,514 Joined: 11-September 03 From: Hurst, TX. Member No.: 1,143 Region Association: NineFourteenerVille |
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mr2by4 |
Oct 18 2015, 12:18 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 182 Joined: 9-December 07 From: Fort Worth Member No.: 8,439 Region Association: Southwest Region |
Sounds like a great time. Are Okies invited too? That is quite a drive! Maybe I should have a prize for furthest driven distance! If you want to come I will send you the details. I will let everyone decide what defines "local" for them. My car was purchased from Tulsa anyway, so it is only right that you come to represent its long time home. |
theleschyouknow |
Oct 18 2015, 07:10 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 523 Joined: 4-June 13 From: Texas Member No.: 15,967 Region Association: None |
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02loftsmoor |
Oct 18 2015, 07:50 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 577 Joined: 26-June 11 From: Ft. Worth TX Member No.: 13,243 Region Association: Southwest Region |
I'll be there.
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mr2by4 |
Oct 18 2015, 02:54 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 182 Joined: 9-December 07 From: Fort Worth Member No.: 8,439 Region Association: Southwest Region |
I added a list of RSVPs and will be updating it as time rolls on. I hope to have a big crowd. We will have cover from the weather so the event should be rain or shine. I hope that we don't have bitter cold, but a bit of cooler weather might make beer and brats taste that much better!
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02loftsmoor |
Oct 18 2015, 03:26 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 577 Joined: 26-June 11 From: Ft. Worth TX Member No.: 13,243 Region Association: Southwest Region |
some questions for you.
1. do you have a floor Jack? 2. jack stands 3. a movers dolly 4. some 6x2 lumber |
mr2by4 |
Oct 18 2015, 06:21 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 182 Joined: 9-December 07 From: Fort Worth Member No.: 8,439 Region Association: Southwest Region |
some questions for you. 1. do you have a floor Jack? 2. jack stands 3. a movers dolly 4. some 6x2 lumber Those are excellent questions. I have jacks, jackstands, scissor lift (I could not get a post lift b/c the roof is too low), mover's dollies, compressor, air impacts, cordless impacts, etc The only tools I may need are things that are specific to this operation that I may not have ever heard of. (Like the oil cooler wrenches I had to make for my 911 back in the day) |
Cody914 |
Oct 18 2015, 06:50 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 20 Joined: 21-July 12 From: Fort Worth, TX Member No.: 14,707 Region Association: Southwest Region |
Count me in too!
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mr2by4 |
Oct 20 2015, 05:52 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 182 Joined: 9-December 07 From: Fort Worth Member No.: 8,439 Region Association: Southwest Region |
Who are we missing? Or is that fairly representative of the local 914 contingent?
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Rob-O |
Oct 20 2015, 07:07 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,252 Joined: 5-December 03 From: Mansfield, TX Member No.: 1,419 Region Association: Southwest Region |
Got the sockets for the CV bolts?
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TheCabinetmaker |
Oct 20 2015, 08:12 PM
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I drive my car everyday Group: Members Posts: 8,304 Joined: 8-May 03 From: Tulsa, Ok. Member No.: 666 |
My trip is a little iffy, but gonna give it my best shot. I figure if I spend the night in dfw, I can have a great drive home through the kiamichi's in southeastern okieland on Sunday.
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mr2by4 |
Oct 21 2015, 10:00 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 182 Joined: 9-December 07 From: Fort Worth Member No.: 8,439 Region Association: Southwest Region |
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Rob-O |
Oct 21 2015, 10:18 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,252 Joined: 5-December 03 From: Mansfield, TX Member No.: 1,419 Region Association: Southwest Region |
I believe they're 'triple squares'. Can't remember the size, but I *think* they're 12mm. I've got some sockets (used in my 944 when I replaced the clutch. I'll check to see if my set fits the 914. I think the set came from Autozone and came with three sockets.
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mr2by4 |
Oct 21 2015, 12:01 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 182 Joined: 9-December 07 From: Fort Worth Member No.: 8,439 Region Association: Southwest Region |
I believe they're 'triple squares'. Can't remember the size, but I *think* they're 12mm. I've got some sockets (used in my 944 when I replaced the clutch. I'll check to see if my set fits the 914. I think the set came from Autozone and came with three sockets. Are they not star drive? I may need a tool if they are not. |
Rob-O |
Oct 21 2015, 01:37 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,252 Joined: 5-December 03 From: Mansfield, TX Member No.: 1,419 Region Association: Southwest Region |
I don't think they're Torx bits
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toon1 |
Oct 21 2015, 01:40 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,849 Joined: 29-October 05 From: tracy,ca Member No.: 5,022 |
lets see.....45min to pull the old motor, 45minutes to install new motor, 45minutes to tune new motor.
Sounds like one heck of a party for the rest of the day! |
brettrarnold |
Oct 21 2015, 02:20 PM
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New 914 owner in Lakewood CO Group: Members Posts: 89 Joined: 11-September 15 From: Lakewood, Colorado Member No.: 19,149 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
Got the sockets for the CV bolts? Are they allen head? What size? I should have it covered, unless they are really odd. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007SX10A...ailpage_o02_s00 I found the kit above to be helpful for removing the cv joints. I also purchased this: 12 pt star bit vw cv joints but found it harder to use than the longer star bit in the kit above. I tapped in the longer 12 point bit with a hammer before starting to try to turn it as im told stripping them is a royal pain. -Brett |
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