smj's 914-6 clean-up thread, I never created one of these? Huh. |
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smj's 914-6 clean-up thread, I never created one of these? Huh. |
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May 24 2012, 04:08 AM
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"Dude, Steve from Berkeley." Group: Members Posts: 591 Joined: 28-August 05 From: Berkeley, CA Member No.: 4,691 Region Association: Northern California |
Apparently I was waiting for something before I started a thread for work on my 914-6. Whatever - the car stopped turning over while I was between mechanics and wound up sitting with a dead PermaTune box for a couple years. Better late than never, I'll start the thread now...
It's a factory 914-6 that was modified and repainted before I got it. Steel slant-nose, Brembo GT brakes up front, old fronts moved to the rear (and original rears long gone), 3.0 liter SC motor with Webers, 6 & 7 x 16 Fuchs from an '86 Carrera, etc. Started out in Signal Orange, but it's been through at least two color changes since then (white, then black). And as of late May 2012, the odometer has just clicked over 00,000 miles (believed to be the first time based on included paperwork). VIN # 914 043 2486 Orig Engine # 64? ???? (need to order COA) Trans # 750 2505 Karmann body # 132566 (stamped inboard of lock, floor of rear trunk) Here's the standard shot of the car from pictures taken after I took delivery. Edit 8/2014: Added various ID numbers |
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Jun 17 2012, 01:50 AM
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"Dude, Steve from Berkeley." Group: Members Posts: 591 Joined: 28-August 05 From: Berkeley, CA Member No.: 4,691 Region Association: Northern California |
Catching this thread up, I ordered a few pounds of bolts and lock washers from Fastenal - opted for Schnorrs instead of Nord-Locks, but it could easily have gone the other way. Received a box of CV gaskets, boots (probably too small, erk), flanges, and grease. Anyway step one is to inspect and repack the CVs I've got already. I did grab a pair of spacers from Aaron Cox for a later switch to 944 half shafts. (cf. http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=80641)
I had fun discovering how different the 914-6's shift linkage is from any of the -4 linkages, tail- or side-shifter. http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=187814 I've got more bushings on order, probably being held up waiting for some parts for the 968 so they can all ship at once. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif) Sokay, I need to go figure out roll pins before I tackle that. I spent a good chunk of Saturday/yesterday learning about the 914-6's unique hand-throttle linkage. http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=188482 I also took out the pedal board, which is toast - the plywood has completely separated and longs to become one with the mud. So I guess it's time to go shopping for a replacement for that. But hey now... The pedal cluster itself isn't looking so hot. Might have to go dig up some of Eric Shea's old posts about how he reconditions those. The stereo in this thing is amazingly complete, mostly working and period-correct so far as I can tell. I might start pulling that next with a view to selling it to fund ongoing work... |
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