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| poorsche914 |
 May 15 2010, 08:25 PM
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T4 Supercharged  Group: Members Posts: 3,145 Joined: 28-May 09 From: Smoky Mountains Member No.: 10,419 Region Association: South East States  |
Well, it has been a long day travelling over 500 miles round trip to pick up a disguised LE Creamsicle
Some hell hole damage and into the long but not as bad as some I have seen. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welder.gif) Had been repainted white many years ago - bumper covers and all (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif) Brown interior has been dyed black (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) Been sitting for the past 15+ years mostly under cover. Last ran about 10 years ago. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) Is definitely an LE as there is the phoenix red showing on the rims and elsewhere on the body. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/www.volksbraggin.com-10419-1273977404.1.JPG) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/www.volksbraggin.com-10419-1273977404.2.JPG) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/www.volksbraggin.com-10419-1273977404.3.JPG) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) |
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| type47 |
Mar 19 2011, 09:00 PM
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Viermeister Group: Members Posts: 4,254 Joined: 7-August 03 From: Vienna, VA Member No.: 994 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
How does the a/c system figure in the restoration?
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| poorsche914 |
Mar 19 2011, 10:09 PM
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T4 Supercharged Group: Members Posts: 3,145 Joined: 28-May 09 From: Smoky Mountains Member No.: 10,419 Region Association: South East States |
QUOTE(type47 @ Mar 19 2011, 11:00 PM)  How does the a/c system figure in the restoration? At this point not a high priority. Not even sure if it was operational or not before I took it out. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) |
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| poorsche914 |
Mar 20 2011, 01:34 PM
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T4 Supercharged Group: Members Posts: 3,145 Joined: 28-May 09 From: Smoky Mountains Member No.: 10,419 Region Association: South East States |
Productive day: replaced the leaking upper windshield targa rubber on the LE with the one off my cancerous '73. Also cleaned out the garage space where the '73 has been, pulled it outside and parked the LE inside. No more water in the cockpit (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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| BK911 |
Mar 21 2011, 10:01 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 672 Joined: 19-February 04 From: Rocky Top, TN Member No.: 1,674 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(poorsche914 @ Mar 20 2011, 11:34 AM) Also cleaned out the garage space where the '73 has been, pulled it outside and parked the LE inside. No more water in the cockpit (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) Nice. I was wondering why you had a rusty car inside the garage and your LE project was outside. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif) |
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| poorsche914 |
Mar 21 2011, 12:07 PM
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T4 Supercharged Group: Members Posts: 3,145 Joined: 28-May 09 From: Smoky Mountains Member No.: 10,419 Region Association: South East States |
I had planned on doing this when I first got the LE and just never took the time to do it. For a while I had an e-z up over the LE to keep the weather out. But high winds took care of that (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif)
So now the LE is running AND out of the weather. Hoping the replacement rubber seal has stopped the leaking. Now I need to bleed the brakes, adjust valves, clutch, etc and get tires. Slowly coming together. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) |
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| poorsche914 |
Aug 30 2011, 03:21 PM
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T4 Supercharged Group: Members Posts: 3,145 Joined: 28-May 09 From: Smoky Mountains Member No.: 10,419 Region Association: South East States |
Creamsicle update: Drove her for about a month (nearly 1000 miles!) before the engine crapped out on me. Haven't had a chance to tear into it to see what exactly happened. Probably dropped a valve. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)
Lucked out and found a local 2.0 long block with side shift transmission. Mileage and condition were unknown but it turned freely so I bought it. This was back in early June. I added the tin, alternator, etc to this engine to get it ready to be installed. Then in late June, with the help of a local teener, ( (IMG:style_emoticons/default/bye1.gif) Derrick) we dropped the original engine and installed the "new" one. Still had intake, FI, and exhaust system to install. As time and motivation allowed, I worked on getting things back together. Along the way found I had to replace one of the rocker arm studs. Someone had installed the retaining wire incorrectly with a portion of it between the rocker arm mount and the head. This resulted in the stud being bent and the threads stripped. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) I was NOT looking forward to pulling the engine again so after some thought, I decided to try pulling the tin off with engine still in car. This worked and I was then able to get tools in position to remove the stud. Luckily the threads in the head were not messed up and I simply installed a good stud. OK, this is getting too long so... got the intake and FI installed and then began work underneath the car. Replaced the push rod tube seals, adjusted the valves, installed 1.7 SS exchangers, dropped her to the ground and fired her up. This took a couple months off and on (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) Hooked up the battery and she started right up (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif) Boy, was I happy (IMG:style_emoticons/default/cheer.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/cheer.gif) Dealt with a few issues today - timing, exhaust leak at head, clutch adjustment - but glad to say my Creamsicle is back on the road!!! This engine pulls strong and the transmission is smooth as can be. Doesn't even grind going into 1st when rolling to a stop. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) |
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poorsche914 Creamsicle Found! May 15 2010, 08:25 PM
Daiberl Congrats, another LE! May 15 2010, 08:42 PM RobW :trophy: :trophy: :trophy: Congrats again! ... May 15 2010, 09:27 PM
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:trophy: :trophy: :trophy: Congrats again... May 15 2010, 11:22 PM poorsche914
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Steve, Great find!! Looks like this is th... May 15 2010, 10:00 PM dlee6204 Ah was that car in Elkin, NC? Good eye! Look... May 15 2010, 10:13 PM poorsche914
Ah was that car in Elkin, NC? Good eye! Loo... May 15 2010, 10:16 PM smontanaro
Seller was a super nice guy... just had no idea w... May 16 2010, 06:08 AM poorsche914
Seller was a super nice guy... just had no idea ... May 16 2010, 06:27 AM JRust First off get a COA coming from Porsche. That is t... May 15 2010, 10:16 PM poorsche914
First off get a COA coming from Porsche. That is ... May 15 2010, 10:20 PM poorsche914
... There are 2 tabs that the LE valance has no o... May 16 2010, 01:11 PM poorsche914 Here are some pics of the front after I removed th... May 16 2010, 01:14 PM poorsche914 General shots showing current condition...
Steeri... May 16 2010, 01:17 PM plymouth37 Nice find, bring her back to her original glory... May 15 2010, 10:45 PM Jake Raby Looks like we now have a basis for some good swapp... May 16 2010, 10:17 AM naro914 Nice find!
Not sure who on here knowns John Fo... May 17 2010, 04:23 PM poorsche914 Well... the few times today that I had a chance to... May 17 2010, 05:44 PM charliew If it's in the rain and the rear window is lea... May 17 2010, 07:03 PM poorsche914
If it's in the rain and the rear window is le... May 17 2010, 07:35 PM poorsche914 Decided to pull the spark plugs to check their con... May 19 2010, 05:40 PM poorsche914
I have an ECU & harness from a '73 2.0 bu... May 19 2010, 08:52 PM siverson Wow - painted rubber bumper pads. That's a fir... May 19 2010, 08:43 PM poorsche914
Wow - painted rubber bumper pads. That's a fi... May 19 2010, 08:48 PM michaelmoo poorsche914, PM me. I might be able to point you t... May 20 2010, 05:52 AM scrz914 You can also call Glenn at PelicanParts as they ha... May 20 2010, 07:51 PM poorsche914
You can also call Glenn at PelicanParts as they h... May 20 2010, 08:45 PM JRust Just a little inspiration. I started my resto a ye... May 20 2010, 11:42 PM poorsche914 I have read thru your "rustoration" seve... May 21 2010, 07:14 AM poorsche914 Update: have been searching for parts and have bee... Jun 6 2010, 08:35 PM bandjoey For all the trouble and expense on the other parts... Jun 6 2010, 08:55 PM nick73-914 Stoked to see how this turns out! :D good luck... Jun 6 2010, 10:06 PM poorsche914 Update: With the return of warm, sunny weather I h... Mar 19 2011, 11:59 AM markb :trophy: Aug 30 2011, 03:26 PM Cairo94507 Very nice; enjoy driving it. :Qarl: Aug 30 2011, 08:17 PM hot_shoe914 See you at MUSR 12 in October! :Qarl: :Qarl: ... Aug 30 2011, 09:34 PM poorsche914 See you at MUSR 12 in October! :Qarl: :Qarl: ... Aug 30 2011, 10:23 PM Haudiosolutions Awesome! Sorry I've been outta touch but l... Aug 31 2011, 03:25 PM poorsche914 Yeah, only took three months <_<
We need ... Aug 31 2011, 05:41 PM Haudiosolutions Got an exhaust leak myself but it's leaking th... Sep 1 2011, 03:09 PM Johny Blackstain Kepp on going, she is looking mighty fine. :D Sep 2 2011, 07:58 AM |
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