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| seez52 |
 Apr 10 2011, 11:18 PM
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Well, it started out just freshening up a few things after the car had been sitting for a while. Mind you, it runs and has been taken out, but not very much. The last time the brakes would not completely release so I knew it was time for some TLC. And of course my son is anxious to get it going as it's never really been in good running shape since he became interested in cars.
So, the plan: rebuild all brake calipers rebuild the carbs adj valves change oil replace material on dash face, for the second time in 18 years. done enjoy..... Ok, that sounded pretty simple, maybe a couple of weeks in the basement after work, all done. Does it ever happen that way? So far its been down there at least a month and we' still REMOVING parts! But, we're having a great time and my son is enjoying helping, and he's pretty go at it, he's 17. We decided to replace all the upholstery, can't have tears in some and not others, right? Including the back pad. Haven't tackled that yet if anyone has a tip or two for putting the new vinyl on. More parts on the carbs needing replacing, so I've had to order more parts, twice. Spring clip on rear brake line is missing, can't seem to find one of those, decided to put SS lines on. Front sway bar bushings shot, order those and install. Shift linkage bushing are shot, replace those. May pull out the guages and clean the inside of the glass. Not sure when this is going to end. Hope to be near the end of removal, and back to getting things back together soon or all the pretty spring weather is going to be gone! |
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| jcambo7 |
Apr 10 2011, 11:32 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,664 Joined: 24-December 08 From: Graham, WA Member No.: 9,867 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Awesome man. Sounds like plenty of father and son time. Post some pics of all the work you have been doing.
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| PThompson509 |
Apr 11 2011, 02:59 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 132 Joined: 9-August 05 From: Santa Cruz, CA Member No.: 4,564 Region Association: Northern California |
This sounds like normal "rustoration" for a 914. Gotta be careful of the Feature Creep ( aka While We're At It).
I think you're gonna have a blast bringing it up to speed, so don't rush just to get it driving. Do post photos, though. It's always good to share the fun. Cheers, Peter |
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| carr914 |
Apr 11 2011, 04:15 AM
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Racer from Birth Group: Members Posts: 118,670 Joined: 2-February 04 From: Tampa,FL Member No.: 1,623 Region Association: South East States  |
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Good Luck. Look in the Classifieds for any Parts you need |
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