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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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| mikey |
May 2 2008, 11:39 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 424 Joined: 30-January 03 From: San Francisco Member No.: 214 Region Association: None |
Just saw your posting with all the pictures! I finished my 914-6 restoration last September and the pictures brought back some fond memories!
Lots of help around here so don't be afraid to ask questions. Start a blog and post your pictures there too. Take a look at my blog and maybe you'll avoid some of the traps I fell into. Cheers, Mike (IMG:style_emoticons/default/bye1.gif) [quote name='AgPete139' date='Apr 29 2008, 03:57 PM' post='1026213'] Howdy everyone! Time for an update. The front suspension is completely off, and am currently awaiting for the new ploy graphite bushings to come in. This Friday, some parts and I have a date with powdercoat/media blast at a buddy's shop. Gas tank is drained and isn't in bad condition at all. The brakes calipers will be rebuilt with time, and the brake lines have been replaced by SS ones. Motor and tranny are dropped, and the tranny was rebuilt this weekend at the Houston Transmission Clinic held at Red-Beard's place. Thank you so much Red-Beard for the help! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) Got a bunch of advice on how to proceed with the engine, and have ordered the Porsche Engine "Bible" earlier this week. I've torn into quite a few Civic/Integra & Altima motors, mine & others' Ranger motors, and completely rebuilt a Ford 302 ci for a '69 'Stang; but I'm told a flat /6 is a totally different animal. I'm gonna do a lil bit more reading and research before I touch that. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) Still gotta find an engine stand... Oh, and I HAVE 6 TON JACK STANDS !!! She is securely set up, and the cinder blocks just take up room underneath them in the garage still. Thanks to everyone's concern and advice on steel supports. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wub.gif) Anyways, on with the pics... |
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AgPete139 Peter from TX... 1970 914/6 Restoration & build th Feb 14 2008, 03:02 PM
1970 Neun vierzehn
Howdy everyone! :D
Any questions or po... Feb 14 2008, 03:12 PM Gustl :wttc: - from far, far away :D
what's ab... Feb 14 2008, 03:13 PM Jeff Bowlsby An original /6 sitting for 28 years? Silver? Wit... Feb 14 2008, 03:15 PM Ferg :wttc:
Cool Project.
Get some real jack stands ... Feb 14 2008, 03:17 PM
1970 Neun vierzehn
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Get some real jack stands :blink:
... Feb 14 2008, 03:44 PM horizontally-opposed Very cool!
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... Feb 14 2008, 03:18 PM smontanaro Welcome. Yes, you will need some special tools fo... Feb 14 2008, 03:20 PM jd74914 Very nice project. I really like the silver/gasbur... Feb 14 2008, 03:30 PM Chuck :wttc:
That's a nice car. I look forward to ... Feb 14 2008, 03:35 PM burton73 Pete,
There are a lot of special tools that you w... Feb 14 2008, 03:36 PM sendjonathanmail Awesome looking project. Hows the rust situation? ... Feb 14 2008, 03:38 PM TINCAN914 I saw this with al the respect I can muster, YOU S... Feb 14 2008, 03:47 PM 914Sixer I will be happy to loan you a ball joint socket. ... Feb 14 2008, 03:47 PM degreeoff
Welcome. Yes, you will need some special tools f... Feb 14 2008, 03:54 PM Eric_Shea Awesome! :trophy:
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What an excellent g... Feb 14 2008, 04:12 PM SirAndy <br>
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... Feb 14 2008, 04:19 PM AgPete139 Wow! I am so surprised at the responsiveness o... Feb 14 2008, 04:36 PM SirAndy
My father commented on the wheels, and they are i... Feb 14 2008, 04:56 PM AgPete139
My father commented on the wheels, and they are ... Feb 14 2008, 05:01 PM Slider :wttc:
Welcome
i have been here for a little l... Feb 14 2008, 05:21 PM markb :wttc:
Great project! Take LOTS of pics, man... Feb 14 2008, 05:40 PM racerx9146 Congrats, great car.
I think its important to rem... Feb 14 2008, 06:00 PM Eric_Shea
I restore the brakes. If it's been sitting ... Feb 14 2008, 06:08 PM type47 could you post the VIN here?
9140431554
never mi... Feb 14 2008, 06:33 PM 1970 Neun vierzehn
could you post the VIN here?
9140431554
never m... Feb 14 2008, 06:47 PM LowGT :wavebye: Feb 14 2008, 06:38 PM roadster fan Wow, seriously cool project. :wttc:
please DO NO... Feb 14 2008, 07:11 PM SGB That is SUCH a purty car. Silver 914s are just ri... Feb 14 2008, 09:34 PM jr91472 Welcome and good luck. Lots of TX Teeners here.
... Feb 14 2008, 10:49 PM championgt1 :wttc:
Nice car! Good luck with the restorat... Feb 14 2008, 11:51 PM TedK What are those "bumper bars"? Never see... Feb 15 2008, 08:38 AM purple :wttc:
Hey Man! What a nice car! I have ... Feb 15 2008, 09:04 AM stuttgart46 Looks like a great project.
Please visit our websi... Feb 15 2008, 09:38 AM krazykonrad :wttc:
Keep asking any questions you can think of... Feb 15 2008, 11:47 AM SteveL Peter,
What a great project.
Please document the ... Feb 15 2008, 12:09 PM ChrisNPDrider Sweet! :beer2:
Glad to hear the rust is not to... Feb 15 2008, 12:39 PM tdgray Welcome..
Ditto on the love the gas burners :wub: Feb 15 2008, 01:04 PM smontanaro A couple more comments:
[*] Regarding the Mahle w... Feb 15 2008, 01:17 PM Al Meredith Hi Peter, I have a 1970/6 #1937. I also have a set... Feb 15 2008, 03:12 PM Slider I hear that with even aluminum wheels the softer m... Feb 16 2008, 12:34 PM burton73 Eric, I just bought stainless steel brake lines (6... Feb 16 2008, 03:35 PM 356 Why does it take three Aggies to eat an Armadillo?... Feb 16 2008, 09:36 PM AgPete139 One to do the eating, and 2 to watch for oncoming ... Feb 17 2008, 08:47 AM lotus_65 Pete, welcome to the greatest forum on the net.
M... Feb 17 2008, 08:04 PM rick 918-S :wttc: Please heed the others warning about the b... Feb 17 2008, 10:00 PM Gint Damn where've I been?!? :wttc:
Label th... Apr 29 2008, 05:14 PM Jeffs9146 Wow, that brings back memories!!!... Apr 29 2008, 06:19 PM jfort I was going to say the same thing. Get jack stands... Feb 14 2014, 09:13 AM 1970 Neun vierzehn Be liken' the pics, your making good progress.... Apr 29 2008, 11:24 PM carr914 Welcome to the 1970 Metallic Silver 914-6 Club. An... Apr 30 2008, 06:27 AM michaelt55 Pete...
if you dont mind traveling to Katy, I have... Apr 30 2008, 12:44 PM AgPete139 UPDATE:
It's been a while, as I've been b... Oct 10 2008, 12:58 AM AgPete139 So, I've read Dempsey's book once full thr... Oct 10 2008, 01:10 AM rick 918-S :headbanger: :popcorn: Oct 10 2008, 01:42 PM RoadGlue Great work! I'm subscribing (finally) to y... Oct 10 2008, 02:17 PM bandjoey WOW WHAT A FIND! Wish my dad had been so kind... Oct 10 2008, 09:31 PM Eric_Shea Thanks Pete! Looking good. Looks like things... Oct 11 2008, 08:52 AM Rav914 Nice thread. I hope the project goes well for you... Oct 11 2008, 11:34 AM charliew Pete Hi, I met you at Redbeards tranny clinic, It ... Oct 15 2008, 01:25 PM dbgriffith75 You've probably heard this already in the 3 pa... Oct 16 2008, 11:09 AM AgPete139 [center]CARB WOES:
Hey everyone, ... Jan 9 2009, 05:37 AM mikey Carb woes....sounds very familiar. Is your engine ... Jan 9 2009, 06:10 AM xperu Hi I'm in league City, south of Houston, if yo... Jan 9 2009, 05:59 AM carr914 A few answers for you;
Solex - came on Early 911... Jan 9 2009, 07:56 AM mikey
Factory 914-6s came with Webers (mikey, it sound... Jan 9 2009, 09:21 AM charliew Hi Pete, I hope this isn't too late but a word... Jan 9 2009, 10:54 AM Eric_Shea
Someone stole your Webers. ;) What TC said; 6... Jan 9 2009, 03:35 PM AgPete139 Here's an update, and a couple dilemmas.
Redo... Jan 23 2009, 12:46 AM charliew Pete try to measure all six pistons to see how muc... Jan 23 2009, 01:03 AM carr914 Friends don't let friends drive on KYBs! ... Jan 23 2009, 06:45 AM Eric_Shea :agree: What Mr. T.C. said. Get some Konis or Bo... Jan 23 2009, 04:38 PM AgPete139 Hey guys,
This is more like a mini update for me.... May 10 2011, 09:28 AM charliew Pete if you got a good stable job you like that is... May 10 2011, 10:04 AM texag09 Howdy,
Not sure how I missed this from before bu... May 10 2011, 11:24 AM AgPete139
Pete if you got a good stable job you like that i... May 10 2011, 12:05 PM texag09 Ih -10 at 610 (west side) Near Memorial Park, off ... May 10 2011, 12:16 PM charliew Pete when you come through Waco let me know ahead ... May 10 2011, 12:17 PM patssle Hey fellow Houstonians. Good to see a couple more ... May 10 2011, 04:32 PM trojanhorsepower Man, hearing all those Houston streets takes me ba... May 10 2011, 07:51 PM AgPete139 http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/img.p... Feb 14 2014, 03:23 AM Cairo94507 I hope that you keep this car and just cover it un... Feb 14 2014, 08:56 AM rick 918-S Nice to see your still at it! :wavebye: Just ... Feb 14 2014, 09:10 AM AgPete139 Hi, everyone. It's been a while.
The last pos... Aug 14 2024, 11:10 AM Root_Werks Good to see you kept the 914 and are back at it... Aug 14 2024, 11:33 AM Cairo94507 Sorry for all of the drama in the past; glad you k... Aug 14 2024, 01:00 PM willieg Agree 100% with Cairo94507 on using Tangerine Raci... Aug 15 2024, 12:27 PM |
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