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The Slackers Thread, or a new motivational approach - Public Ridicule |
r_towle |
May 22 2014, 09:10 AM
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Custom Member Group: Members Posts: 24,501 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Taxachusetts Member No.: 124 Region Association: North East States |
Ok.....maybe some welding while it's raining.....otherwise it's cabriolet weather and yard work...
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eric9144 |
May 22 2014, 09:31 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,731 Joined: 30-March 11 From: San Diego, CA Member No.: 12,876 Region Association: Southern California |
I spend all my wrench time on my '47 Willy's now, my 914 runs like a Swiss watch so there's really nothing but vanity projects to do there...it ain't broke so I don't fix it (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
Too many "other" projects suck up my time and having 2 acres also is a pretty big time suck...but I wouldn't trade it for anything (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) |
cpavlenko |
May 22 2014, 11:40 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 489 Joined: 19-April 12 From: North Arizona Member No.: 14,400 Region Association: Southwest Region |
My 74 Europa special, only 20,000 miles. here's some pictures. there form my album book, so bare with me on hoe they look. It was a great restoration. Uncle Louie Unser helped with engine build at his shop in Fullerton Calif. back in the late 80's. I must say the 914 is much easier to get in and out than the Lotus.
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ben*james |
May 26 2014, 09:02 PM
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LIFER Group: Members Posts: 508 Joined: 16-February 09 From: Portland Oregon Member No.: 10,062 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
How about the two of yous just do 1 thing this week on your 914 and post it here by Sunday. One little thing! That's all it takes to get back into your project. The challenge has been issued. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/stirthepot.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/cheer.gif) Well, I did it. Useless speaker wire no longer hanging under the dash! Got to say, the car looks much better. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer.gif) |
76-914 |
May 26 2014, 10:01 PM
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Repeat Offender & Resident Subaru Antagonist Group: Members Posts: 13,455 Joined: 23-January 09 From: Temecula, CA Member No.: 9,964 Region Association: Southern California |
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/thumb3d.gif) What's next on your list?
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ben*james |
May 26 2014, 11:05 PM
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LIFER Group: Members Posts: 508 Joined: 16-February 09 From: Portland Oregon Member No.: 10,062 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Transmission rebuild via Dr. Evil. !
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76-914 |
May 27 2014, 09:17 AM
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Repeat Offender & Resident Subaru Antagonist Group: Members Posts: 13,455 Joined: 23-January 09 From: Temecula, CA Member No.: 9,964 Region Association: Southern California |
Transmission rebuild via Dr. Evil. ! PM me when you do. I have a few tranny tools that will make your rebuild go easier. Just cover the cost of shipping and a $10 donation to whichever 914World relief effort that is current e.g. Cap'n Crusty's niece fighting cancer, RJMIII legal fee's, etc., etc. |
r_towle |
Jul 24 2014, 08:12 PM
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Custom Member Group: Members Posts: 24,501 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Taxachusetts Member No.: 124 Region Association: North East States |
Just wanted to report back that since I last posted I have done nothing to the car....
I thought about it, but failed to get out of the chair. |
76-914 |
Jul 25 2014, 08:25 AM
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Repeat Offender & Resident Subaru Antagonist Group: Members Posts: 13,455 Joined: 23-January 09 From: Temecula, CA Member No.: 9,964 Region Association: Southern California |
Just wanted to report back that since I last posted I have done nothing to the car.... I thought about it, but failed to get out of the chair. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif) I understand that you NE guy's can't work on your car unless it is 20 below and snowing; right? |
Phoenix914 |
Jul 25 2014, 10:30 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 389 Joined: 6-December 06 From: Oviedo, FL Member No.: 7,322 Region Association: South East States |
I hereby call myself out as a 914 slacker. My car hasn't started or run reliably for several years and has instead become an object of ridicule (to some) and one of quiet, depressing anguish to me.
We used to have so much fun together...staying up late, listening to the radio, just hanging out while I fixed, refurbished, replaced, and adjusted. I'm sure all it needs is a comprehensive tune up, new vacuum hoses (current ones are of unknown vintage), new gasoline, and maybe some attention paid to the TPS. Even though I haven't actually driven the car anywhere in a loooong time, it has seen quite a few miles. Since 2012, we have moved from Delaware to Houston to Melbourne, FL, and now finally to Oviedo, FL. Maybe I should host a wrenching day for Central Florida teeners. That might inspire me and others to get moving. My son (4 y.o.) tells me he wants to go for a ride in my blue car, but somebody has to get the dang thing running! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif) |
76-914 |
Jul 26 2014, 08:26 AM
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Repeat Offender & Resident Subaru Antagonist Group: Members Posts: 13,455 Joined: 23-January 09 From: Temecula, CA Member No.: 9,964 Region Association: Southern California |
""but somebody has to get the dang thing running! ""
That would be you Dude! Start a thread. You know this community by now. I'm sure there are several in your area that would be happy to help out. Go ahead and order the hoses and parts that you know are needed then get the group together. Don't want help showing up w/o anything to do! |
Phoenix914 |
Jul 28 2014, 06:52 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 389 Joined: 6-December 06 From: Oviedo, FL Member No.: 7,322 Region Association: South East States |
""but somebody has to get the dang thing running! "" That would be you Dude! Start a thread. You know this community by now. I'm sure there are several inn your area that would be happy to help out. Go ahead and order the hoses and parts that you know are needed then get the group together. Don't want help showing up w/o anything to do! Of course, you're right. I have some of the parts I need for the work that needs to be done, but should just go ahead and order the rest. Since we just moved into the house about 2 months ago, things are still a bit of a mess in the garage. A couple more weekends of attention should get the area straightened up enough to make a good work space. The current state of my garage: (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i1049.photobucket.com-7322-1406551974.1.jpg) I will start a thread, as you suggested, so things can get started! |
r_towle |
Apr 13 2015, 08:07 PM
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Custom Member Group: Members Posts: 24,501 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Taxachusetts Member No.: 124 Region Association: North East States |
As hershey approaches I walk out back for the annual visit to my 914 and apologize, and promise to bring her back this year..
Maybe this will be the year. Till then, the 911 still works for me. |
Chris H. |
Apr 14 2015, 10:31 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 4,024 Joined: 2-January 03 From: Chicago 'burbs Member No.: 73 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
What needs doing Rich?
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r_towle |
Apr 14 2015, 10:32 AM
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Custom Member Group: Members Posts: 24,501 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Taxachusetts Member No.: 124 Region Association: North East States |
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76-914 |
Apr 14 2015, 03:27 PM
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Repeat Offender & Resident Subaru Antagonist Group: Members Posts: 13,455 Joined: 23-January 09 From: Temecula, CA Member No.: 9,964 Region Association: Southern California |
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/slap.gif) You should be ashamed of yourself, Rich. Oh, wait a minute! I guess you are and hence this post. Could you use some prodding? We can provide additional ridicule if required. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif) At my age it helps when I remind myself that time "is not" on my side and that every day I put it off is a day I could have enjoyed driving it. But then again, with a running 911 your motivation might be lacking. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif)
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r_towle |
Apr 14 2015, 04:02 PM
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Custom Member Group: Members Posts: 24,501 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Taxachusetts Member No.: 124 Region Association: North East States |
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/slap.gif) You should be ashamed of yourself, Rich. Oh, wait a minute! I guess you are and hence this post. Could you use some prodding? We can provide additional ridicule if required. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif) At my age it helps when I remind myself that time "is not" on my side and that every day I put it off is a day I could have enjoyed driving it. But then again, with a running 911 your motivation might be lacking. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif) yup, and it took a year for me to update this thread....cause I am a slacker. |
914_teener |
Apr 14 2015, 11:05 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,193 Joined: 31-August 08 From: So. Cal Member No.: 9,489 Region Association: Southern California |
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/slap.gif) You should be ashamed of yourself, Rich. Oh, wait a minute! I guess you are and hence this post. Could you use some prodding? We can provide additional ridicule if required. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif) At my age it helps when I remind myself that time "is not" on my side and that every day I put it off is a day I could have enjoyed driving it. But then again, with a running 911 your motivation might be lacking. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif) yup, and it took a year for me to update this thread....cause I am a slacker. Could also be the wine-cheese and polo games. This is known to be a cause of Non-NARPitis. |
914_teener |
Apr 14 2015, 11:06 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,193 Joined: 31-August 08 From: So. Cal Member No.: 9,489 Region Association: Southern California |
...whoops forgot to add this (IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif)
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Chris H. |
Apr 15 2015, 07:07 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 4,024 Joined: 2-January 03 From: Chicago 'burbs Member No.: 73 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/slap.gif) You should be ashamed of yourself, Rich. Oh, wait a minute! I guess you are and hence this post. Could you use some prodding? We can provide additional ridicule if required. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif) At my age it helps when I remind myself that time "is not" on my side and that every day I put it off is a day I could have enjoyed driving it. But then again, with a running 911 your motivation might be lacking. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif) yup, and it took a year for me to update this thread....cause I am a slacker. Post some pics so we can really pile on Rich! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) I'm just as bad, I have a lot of parts ready to be installed and haven't done it! |
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