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993inNC
post Dec 4 2012, 09:06 PM
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A little tease (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

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The production dates were apparently stamped in white paint on the inside of the brake dust shields. It reads 22/2/1975 so I didn't paint or alter them at all. The rear trailing arms used to have something similar, but I didn't tell the media balster in time and they got blasted off (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)

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post Dec 4 2012, 09:08 PM
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VERY nice!
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post Dec 4 2012, 09:30 PM
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Nice tease!

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post Dec 5 2012, 08:48 PM
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Okay this one was just for me (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) A little minor sense of accomplishment. Sorry for the crappy Iphone pics.


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post Dec 5 2012, 09:45 PM
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QUOTE(993inNC @ Dec 4 2012, 07:06 PM) *

The production dates were apparently stamped in white paint on the inside of the brake dust shields. It reads 22/2/1975 so I didn't paint or alter them at all. The rear trailing arms used to have something similar, but I didn't tell the media balster in time and they got blasted off (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)

My '75 still has the markings on the trailing arms. I can take some pics if you desire. Jeff Bowlsby has had rubber stamps made to replicate some of the engine tin markings. I am sure that your could do the same for the trailing arms.
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post Dec 6 2012, 06:50 AM
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QUOTE(bigkensteele @ Dec 5 2012, 10:45 PM) *

QUOTE(993inNC @ Dec 4 2012, 07:06 PM) *

The production dates were apparently stamped in white paint on the inside of the brake dust shields. It reads 22/2/1975 so I didn't paint or alter them at all. The rear trailing arms used to have something similar, but I didn't tell the media balster in time and they got blasted off (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)

My '75 still has the markings on the trailing arms. I can take some pics if you desire. Jeff Bowlsby has had rubber stamps made to replicate some of the engine tin markings. I am sure that your could do the same for the trailing arms.


Ooh, that would be cool! I don't remember what mine said though, guess I could just match the front, but not sure that would be accurate............hmm
Go ahead and post that pic if its not to much trouble. Thanks
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post Dec 6 2012, 08:52 AM
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QUOTE(993inNC @ Dec 6 2012, 04:50 AM) *

QUOTE(bigkensteele @ Dec 5 2012, 10:45 PM) *

QUOTE(993inNC @ Dec 4 2012, 07:06 PM) *

The production dates were apparently stamped in white paint on the inside of the brake dust shields. It reads 22/2/1975 so I didn't paint or alter them at all. The rear trailing arms used to have something similar, but I didn't tell the media balster in time and they got blasted off (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)

My '75 still has the markings on the trailing arms. I can take some pics if you desire. Jeff Bowlsby has had rubber stamps made to replicate some of the engine tin markings. I am sure that your could do the same for the trailing arms.


Ooh, that would be cool! I don't remember what mine said though, guess I could just match the front, but not sure that would be accurate............hmm
Go ahead and post that pic if its not to much trouble. Thanks

Off the top of my head, it is a circle with a letter in the middle. There aren't any production dates on them. I have only seen that on the brake shields. I will post pics as soon as I get a chance.
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post Dec 6 2012, 07:39 PM
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That's looking great!
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post Dec 7 2012, 06:03 PM
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I apologize for the crappy phone pics, but they should be clear enough to replicate whatever this is. This is from the drivers side. The passenger side is just a white smudge in the same location.
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post Dec 7 2012, 06:04 PM
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Blurry, but should give an idea of the size. You could probably recreate this with a paint pen.
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post Jan 15 2013, 05:36 PM
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Today was for me, a triumphant day, one I've waited over three years for! An over cast day turned sunny for me when Summer rolled out of the garage on her own shoes for the first time since late 2009. All new suspension parts, bearings, rotors (no calipers yet).
Got to go back to the body shop tomorrow to address a couple of little issues I don't like and then I think i'll start with the wire harness. I also want to polish the rims clean soon so the car looks good standing still (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)


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post Jan 15 2013, 09:06 PM
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QUOTE(993inNC @ Jan 15 2013, 04:36 PM) *

Today was for me, a triumphant day, one I've waited over three years for! An over cast day turned sunny for me when Summer rolled out of the garage on her own shoes for the first time since late 2009. All new suspension parts, bearings, rotors (no calipers yet).
Got to go back to the body shop tomorrow to address a couple of little issues I don't like and then I think i'll start with the wire harness. I also want to polish the rims clean soon so the car looks good standing still (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)


B-E-A-U-tiful work, man!
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post Jan 16 2013, 07:49 PM
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Look'n good!
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post Jan 23 2013, 08:41 AM
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Hey Chris! Long time no talk!! been to the track lately?

VERY NICE!!! You need to get this done by the Fall....we have something planned you need to bring that to.. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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post Jan 23 2013, 08:46 AM
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Very nice job. Protect that paint as you put things back together. still a bunch ahead of you.
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post Jan 24 2013, 03:05 PM
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QUOTE(naro914 @ Jan 23 2013, 09:41 AM) *

Hey Chris! Long time no talk!! been to the track lately?

VERY NICE!!! You need to get this done by the Fall....we have something planned you need to bring that to.. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)


hey Bob, yeah it has been a while. No hadn't been to the track in a while but hoping that changes very soon (looking at a track '44 right now). I'm hoping to hit the '14 hard this summer if time allows. What's planned?


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Very nice job. Protect that paint as you put things back together. still a bunch ahead of you.


The paint guy keeps telling me the same but knows what the out come will really be (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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post Apr 10 2013, 07:10 PM
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So I made a small step towards reassembly yesterday. After doing a quick tidy up of the garage, I finally pulled the car back out of the trailer and got it on the lift so I could park my Speedster under it when the 914 isn't being worked on.

I put the dash carcass back in and started running the wire harness. I've got most of it figured out as to what wires go to what accessory. I think before I continue though, it's time to stop and really take a hard look at the harness. I didn't use the one that came out because it is covered in yellow paint from previous paint jobs. I bought a used complete harness off Ebay years ago that came from a 75 or 76 car, it got stripped 6 years into its life. I should probably really look at each carefully to make sure they are the same or at least close enough for what I'm doing.

I've seen and subscribed to some of the harness threads I've found, but does anyone have any further wisdom to share before I proceed?


...Oh and I also brought the trim pieces for around the roll bar and door weather stripping to the powder coating guy to have them become satin black. I'm not a chrome guy, and since black trim and no sail vinyl was an option, I elected to go that route.
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post May 15 2013, 08:11 PM
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Another little step closer today (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
Got the trim pieces back and just had to see them on. Bought new stainless screws for the parts and put everything on. I need the little holders for the bottom trailing edge of the sail panel trims. Don't think I've seen them for sale, may have to make them unless someone has some.
And I just love the black on yellow. Going to do away with all bright work and go to black.


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post May 16 2013, 04:20 AM
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Chris, would you please finish!
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post May 16 2013, 04:53 AM
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"givin' er all I've got Captain" (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

I'm hoping to hit it hard this summer, but i tend to stay busy in one way shape or form and with family stuff mixed in, its hard to focus on it. Think I'm going to work on polishing the rims and finish running the wire harness next.
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