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| AgPete139 |
 Feb 14 2008, 03:02 PM
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AgPete139  Group: Members Posts: 91 Joined: 12-February 08 From: Houston, TX Member No.: 8,701 Region Association: South East States  |
Howdy everyone! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
My name is Peter and I am new to the world of Porsche. A number of months ago, I was given permission to restore my fathers 1970 914/6 in all original condition, and have recently (last week) begun the restoration process. I am so excited to get my father's first car back in running condition. It has sat in the garage for the last 28 years, and age has taken its toll. Rust (battery and trunk lid seals, etc.), some dry rot, numerous dents and bangs, and seizure to name a few. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif) Now, on with the pics! (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/img.photobucket.com-8701-1392368562.1.jpg) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/img.photobucket.com-8701-1392368562.2.jpg) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/img.photobucket.com-8701-1392368562.3.jpg) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/img.photobucket.com-8701-1392368563.4.jpg) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/img.photobucket.com-8701-1392368563.5.jpg) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/img.photobucket.com-8701-1392368563.6.jpg) I am starting on the front end (steering, suspension, brakes) and I have come to a wall. Is there anyone in the Houston area (or willing to lend...I am honest) that will let me borrow a pin tool (4 grooved/pronged) for the lower strut? Are there any other special tools that I will actually need when I rebuild the engine etc.? For instance, the front hub "required" a special tool resembling a mini crowbar, but a medium flathead and prying did the job just fine. Is this grooved socket worth the $65 to buy, and what are your thoughts on replacing it with a regular hex nut of the same thread and suspension washer for ease of removal for the future? I have also done quite a bit of researching, and have acquired the original shop manuals for this unique beauty. Any questions or pointers, I'd love to hear them! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/popcorn[1].gif) Pete |
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| 1970 Neun vierzehn |
 Feb 14 2008, 03:12 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,199 Joined: 16-March 06 From: cincinnati, ohio Member No.: 5,727 |
QUOTE(AgPete139 @ Feb 14 2008, 01:02 PM)  Howdy everyone! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) Any questions or pointers, I'd love to hear them! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/popcorn[1].gif) Pete You are so gonna be hearing "questions and pointers" (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png) If you haven't done so already, add your 914s' VIN to the 914 info section found at the top right of the Forum pages. Glad you've joined us and have a good time here and in your garage. Paul |
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| Gustl |
Feb 14 2008, 03:13 PM
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914 enthusiast & historian Group: Members Posts: 11,809 Joined: 16-June 04 From: TIROL / Austria Member No.: 2,212 Region Association: Austria  |
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png) - from far, far away (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
what's about this "DK" sticker on the rear bumper - does it mean that this car once was in Denmark (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif) I really love the Gasburners (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wub.gif) good luck for your project (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/bye1.gif) Gustl |
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| JeffBowlsby |
Feb 14 2008, 03:15 PM
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914 Wiring Harnesses & Beekeeper Group: Members Posts: 8,907 Joined: 7-January 03 From: San Ramon CA Member No.: 104 Region Association: None 
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An original /6 sitting for 28 years? Silver? With Gasburners? An excellent package.
Wow...Thats a big project, but it will be great when its done. Plan the work and stick to the plan... |
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| Ferg |
Feb 14 2008, 03:17 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,948 Joined: 8-January 03 From: Boulder CO Member No.: 116 Region Association: None
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Cool Project. Get some real jack stands (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) Look forward to the progress! Ferg (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) |
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| horizontally-opposed |
Feb 14 2008, 03:18 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,456 Joined: 12-May 04 From: San Francisco Member No.: 2,058 Region Association: None
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Very cool!
And.... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png) That looks like it will be a wonderful project. And what a cool chance to bring a desirable 914-6 in silver back. One word of advice: don't throw ANYTHING away that's not a rubber part. Even then, be careful. Have fun! pete |
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| smontanaro |
Feb 14 2008, 03:20 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,190 Joined: 3-June 05 From: Evanston, IL Member No.: 4,197 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Welcome. Yes, you will need some special tools for the engine. The crowfoot wrench for the cam nuts (?) comes to mind. I'm sure there are others. Check out Wayne Dempsey's book on rebuilding 911 engines:
http://www.amazon.com/Rebuild-Modify-Porsc...3722&sr=1-1 Skip |
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| jd74914 |
Feb 14 2008, 03:30 PM
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Its alive Group: Members Posts: 4,843 Joined: 16-February 04 From: CT Member No.: 1,659 Region Association: North East States |
Very nice project. I really like the silver/gasburner combination. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
Pleas get something else to hold up the car though. Cinder blocks and break without warning and it would suck if you hurt yourself or the car. |
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| Chuck |
Feb 14 2008, 03:35 PM
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What it eventually will look like . . . . Group: Members Posts: 355 Joined: 29-March 07 From: Maple Grove, MN Member No.: 7,632 Region Association: Northstar Region |
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That's a nice car. I look forward to watching it come back to roadworthiness. |
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| burton73 |
Feb 14 2008, 03:36 PM
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Senior member, and old dude Group: Members Posts: 3,821 Joined: 2-January 07 From: Los Angeles Member No.: 7,414 Region Association: Southern California
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Pete,
There are a lot of special tools that you will need when you rebuild the engine to do the cam timing and some other stuff. The wheels that you have are very special and super light and worth a lot of money. I had them on a 6 -25 years ago and they are great. You have a nice car to restore. The fact that it was your dads makes it o so very special. The guys here will help you get it back to like new conduction with your work and they’re answering any questions. Our 914 community is great. At 24 you have the power and focus to do this. Use the search function but ask questions and you will get answers. Welcome. Bob Burton . (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png) |
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| jonferns |
Feb 14 2008, 03:38 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,081 Joined: 29-March 07 From: New Jersey Member No.: 7,631 Region Association: North East States
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Awesome looking project. Hows the rust situation? Think you will be able to just clean up the rust, or is it bad enough that you will need to replace sections?
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| 1970 Neun vierzehn |
Feb 14 2008, 03:44 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,199 Joined: 16-March 06 From: cincinnati, ohio Member No.: 5,727 |
QUOTE(Ferg @ Feb 14 2008, 01:17 PM) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png) Get some real jack stands (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) Make that the VERY NEXT thing that you buy. H/D, "pin-type", as opposed to the rachet design. Paul |
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| TINCAN914 |
Feb 14 2008, 03:47 PM
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Summer's Commin... Group: Members Posts: 2,440 Joined: 18-August 05 From: Colorado Springs, CO. Member No.: 4,611 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
I saw this with al the respect I can muster, YOU SUCK!!!
You don't want a 6 they weigh to much... I wil swap you my much light 4.. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) |
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| 914Sixer |
Feb 14 2008, 03:47 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 9,122 Joined: 17-January 05 From: San Angelo Texas Member No.: 3,457 Region Association: Southwest Region
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I will be happy to loan you a ball joint socket. I am up in Boerne north of San Antonio. I lived in Baytown before I came this way. There should be serveral people available to help you in Houston. You can call me at 830-755-4755.
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| degreeoff |
Feb 14 2008, 03:54 PM
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I like big butts and I can not lie! Group: Members Posts: 1,622 Joined: 9-February 03 From: Booowieeee MD (near DC) Member No.: 275 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
QUOTE(smontanaro @ Feb 14 2008, 01:20 PM) Welcome. Yes, you will need some special tools for the engine. The crowfoot wrench for the cam nuts (?) comes to mind. I'm sure there are others. Check out Wayne Dempsey's book on rebuilding 911 engines: http://www.amazon.com/Rebuild-Modify-Porsc...3722&sr=1-1 Skip (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) Feel free to ask anything. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png) |
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| Eric_Shea |
Feb 14 2008, 04:12 PM
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PMB Performance Group: Admin Posts: 19,304 Joined: 3-September 03 From: Salt Lake City, UT Member No.: 1,110 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
Awesome! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif)
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png) What an excellent garage find... keeping it in the family. Those are becoming big buck cars as you now know. The recent dollar valuation has sent a bunch of 914-6's overseas for big money, hence raising the value over $10k in the last 2-3 years. This is a "very" special car so make sure you get all the right answers. You've come to the right place. Let me know if I can help with the brakes. E. |
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| SirAndy |
Feb 14 2008, 04:19 PM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 42,205 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
please, please, PLEASE don't get under the car while it's on cinder blocks !!!!! they WILL crumble without warning and you'll be dead. or worse ... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) now, as for the car, like it was said above, don't throw away even a single bolt, nut or screw. bag everything and mark where it came from. before removal pictures stapled to the bag help wonders months down the road! and be careful with those wheels, they fetch quite a nice price these days, if in good condition. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/bye1.gif) Andy PS: (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png) |
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| AgPete139 |
Feb 14 2008, 04:36 PM
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AgPete139 Group: Members Posts: 91 Joined: 12-February 08 From: Houston, TX Member No.: 8,701 Region Association: South East States |
Wow! I am so surprised at the responsiveness of this forum! Made me smile from ear to ear...thank you!
Her VIN is now registerd. My father is Chinese who bought the car in NYC, and my mother is Danish (hence the DK). The sticker is on all of our vehicles in our house (914/6, mustang, taurus, civic, civic, altima, ranger)... Thanks Jeff & Horizontally! Is the metallic silver really that rare of a paint code? I know the Webers are a treat... Since there have been a couple comments on the jackstands, I will replace them as well. Thanks! I wont throw anything away. Being a packrat in this case is not a bad thing and won't be that hard. Did you happen to notice the car before the garage's cleanup! Lol. I've been looking for a good, credible engine rebuild book. Thank you very much! My father commented on the wheels, and they are indeed very light. Weren't the Fuch wheels stock on this type though? Rust issue: not bad at all. Of course, it has practically no battery tray, and trunk had a reasonable amount of moisture and corrosion. However, it can be easily repaired and sanded off. There is a small area (1" x 0.5") on the corner jam of the front boot where the weatherstripping is, and I will get a qualified welder to do it for me. No bondo. I am still starting out on a 115V baby, and do not want to tackle that. TinCan....this is for you: (IMG:style_emoticons/default/bootyshake.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif) Haha...just kidding. Sixer, I have a friend that came form Borne. How often do you come back to Houston? I wouldn't mind seeing your sixer as well... Eric, I just bought stainless steel brake lines (6 of em) for $80. Gonna overhaul the master cylinder. Do you currently have brake parts you need to sell? SirAndy, I plan on doing the ziplock baggy habit. Pics will flood my camera's memory stick, and I plan on getting the wheels refinished. And "or worse." :-) I will change out the cinderblocks... Y'all are awesome. Pete |
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| SirAndy |
Feb 14 2008, 04:56 PM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 42,205 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
QUOTE(AgPete139 @ Feb 14 2008, 02:36 PM) My father commented on the wheels, and they are indeed very light. Weren't the Fuch wheels stock on this type though? the Mahle "Gasburners" were an factory option for the early /6 cars ... and i think they look great on a stock(ish) car! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif) Andy |
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| AgPete139 |
Feb 14 2008, 05:01 PM
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AgPete139 Group: Members Posts: 91 Joined: 12-February 08 From: Houston, TX Member No.: 8,701 Region Association: South East States |
QUOTE(SirAndy @ Feb 14 2008, 04:56 PM) QUOTE(AgPete139 @ Feb 14 2008, 02:36 PM) My father commented on the wheels, and they are indeed very light. Weren't the Fuch wheels stock on this type though? the Mahle "Gasburners" were an factory option for the early /6 cars ... and i think they look great on a stock(ish) car! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif) Andy Ah! *lightbulb clicks on* Ty. |
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