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> SO914 update, Great drive today, a few pics
Doug Leggins
post May 2 2006, 08:21 PM
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I been getting out for short drives whenever I can. Today after work I was able to get in about 30 miles! A total of 150 miles on the car now.

The drive started out pretty good. The car was running fairly well but I had just a little carb popping/spitting at constant RPM around 3000. It wasn't consitantly occuring but was especially present when going up hill at constant RPM. Over the past 4 or 5 drives I have been able to little by little improve the running of the car. Today I decided to do a little seat of the pants timing adjustment and ......WOW!!! The engine really came around and now performs WAAAYYYY better!

No more popping/spitting and much more smooth and more power!!!

I have a few temporary fixes in place but overall the car is performing very well. Take off is smooth (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) Cruising at speed is a pleasure (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) And braking is just as it should be. After the great drive today it has kinda got me feeling like a proud papa -LOL

There's a few pieces still missing but here are a few pics.


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Doug Leggins
post May 2 2006, 08:23 PM
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The rocker panels are at the painter. A little welding, then a little more fitting, then paint. I hope to have them installed for the BGC.


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post May 2 2006, 08:25 PM
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Wow, looks great Doug!

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P.S. Has William gotten to ride in it much? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wavey.gif)
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post May 2 2006, 08:25 PM
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Looking Good!!

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post May 2 2006, 08:26 PM
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I still need to clean and prep a top and interior door panels. most other parts are pretty much ready to install -stereo, lower dash, center console.


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post May 2 2006, 08:28 PM
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Hi Doug

I was just thinking about your 914. Looking good. You should feel like a proud papa, beautiful job.

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post May 2 2006, 08:31 PM
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Jeez Doug,

If my car looked as good as yours I would seal it in plastic and put it away.

If I ever see it in person you have to let me sign the hood with my magic marker.... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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post May 2 2006, 08:31 PM
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The wires hanging down in the engine bar area are a temporary ground for the alternator, temp fuel pump wiring and hot start button. I think I installed a bad white ignition switch in the column. I should have a replacement on Thursday.

William loves the car! He has been out for drives with me 3 or 4 times. The rest of the family only 1 time each so far.


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post May 2 2006, 08:41 PM
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I have been having a terrific time gathering parts, refurbing parts and even buying parts. I have put so much time into the project I was really beginning to think that I was going to like building the project more than driving it when it was done. But after a drive like today .....I've changed my mind. Driving the car is just a blast!!!

The engine came with a booklet that has break in proceedures -take it pretty easy for the first 500 miles. Don't go over 4000 RPM. Don't go over 65 MPH. Don't perform rapid acceleration.... I really got to get the 500 miles in so that the dont's get out of the way of the next level of fun!!!


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post May 2 2006, 08:48 PM
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Looks GREAT. What engine did you use?

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post May 2 2006, 08:49 PM
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post May 2 2006, 09:50 PM
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(IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) Another fine rstoration, congratulations ! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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post May 2 2006, 09:52 PM
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W (IMG:style_emoticons/default/drooley.gif) W!

Very nice Doug!
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post May 2 2006, 09:57 PM
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QUOTE(Gint @ May 2 2006, 08:52 PM) *

W (IMG:style_emoticons/default/drooley.gif) W!

Very nice Doug!

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/givemebeer.gif) Before I decide to drive to your house and steal it....
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post May 3 2006, 10:08 AM
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QUOTE(Joe Owensby @ May 2 2006, 10:48 PM) *

Looks GREAT. What engine did you use?

Joe


The engine is a Jake built 2056. It was built in late 2001 for a kit car project that did not get completed. I bought the engine from the guy that was going to build the kit car. The rebuilt engine had never been installed in a car before I got it in my 914.


Allan - No magic maker autographs on the hood and NO stealing (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif)
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