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scottthephotog
post Jul 26 2021, 04:11 PM
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Met up with @ClayPerrine , @Betty , and @K.T. to head to Cars and Coffee this past Saturday. A huge turn out of cars including the son of 914

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the 914's cousin that's seen better days

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the 914s brother who is a little backwards about somethings

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We also met the Chet the Unicorn killer! Funny enough, the owner lives right down the road from us and we'd never met till to day.

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Clay made a new friend,

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and made sure everyone knows that 914s are the best Porsches!

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Even though there was Cappuccino there,

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we decided to go get coffee and brunch.

We didn't leave as quickly as these guys though

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All in all, a great time!

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post Jul 26 2021, 08:08 PM
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GREAT C&C in Richmond this Saturday too! TONS of cars of all types, several hundred.

Mine was the only 914 as Rick Berkowitz drove his 911, leaving his mint 914 and FiberFab 356 at home. So my 914 got a lot of attention. Maybe cause I replaced the black EMPI's with nice newly-powder-coated Mahle's?

No pics, so here's one from a previous C&C with Rick's '72 outshining mine:

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Worked on headlights tonight - right one was high in front, low in back - think I've got it corrected.

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post Jul 26 2021, 09:02 PM
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I got a tracking number today! More to come.
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post Jul 27 2021, 02:06 PM
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I had to remove my front valance so that meant the front bumper had to come off too. I took the opportunity to clean and wax the front nose and lights. I have a GT oil cooler in the trunk, that is why the 5 rubber plugs are not installed. Looks really nice and clean so I will feel better once the valance and bumper go back on. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)

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post Jul 27 2021, 10:29 PM
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Fixed a leak.

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post Jul 28 2021, 03:02 PM
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Raised the front 1/4" so it now sits level. I know 1/4" is not much, but I wanted to see if I can tell a difference when driving. BTW, the adjustment bolts are pretty sensitive when raising and lowering. Like a 1/8 turn makes a noticeable difference. Took me about 4 times to get it exactly where I wanted. On and off the lift, drive down the street and come back and measure. Repeat until perfect. Fortunately it is only 95 degrees outside..... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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post Jul 29 2021, 10:43 AM
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Changed ignition switch – the OEM part is dirt cheap as it's common to many VAG cars into the 1990s. The old switch had started to play up – usual problem of the engine wouldn't fire unless you wiggled the key at the same time as operating the starter. A dead easy job and 20 minutes well spent!

BTW, the two blue wires are part of the electric washer conversion.
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post Jul 29 2021, 12:13 PM
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Took apart and cleaned the distributor internals - for perhaps the first time in 48 years?

AND - with this 50th post, graduated from Newbie to Member! Hurrah!
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post Jul 29 2021, 06:11 PM
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Getting the case and internals ready for assembly. Cleaned oil passage ways, cam follower bores, .... Hoping to get her rolling soon. Crank/rotating assembly are out for balancing.

Curious: how far out of balance could these be from the factory?
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post Jul 29 2021, 07:06 PM
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Found her a big brother (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

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post Jul 29 2021, 08:59 PM
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QUOTE(DucRS @ Jul 29 2021, 06:06 PM) *

Found her a big brother (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

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Nice looking donor car. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)
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post Jul 29 2021, 09:20 PM
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QUOTE(DucRS @ Jul 29 2021, 06:06 PM) *

Found her a big brother (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

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Nice looking wide body Targa
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post Jul 30 2021, 06:43 AM
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My eldest son is a former C5 Corvette owner - when the C5 was still the newest model. He appreciates both shifting gears and a fine handling car. He likes driving my Cayman S.

But until last night he'd only driven my 914 around the block.

Last night I encouraged him to drive it, and to push it in the twisties - I live in the country in Virginia where twisties are the norm everywhere except on the few major highways.

He absolutely loved driving the car and was blown away by its performance in all categories, but especially the handling. Loved the cornering, ride, comfort, how it handled bumpy roads (a lot in our county), seats, and even interstate driving at 70+ mph.

More than anything, he loved shifting...."I've been driving a Honda Accord and Toyota 4Runner for so long!" But he was even surprised (as I was, and am) at how strong the little, 46 year-old 2.0 L engine pulls with the IDF-44s. At 3 grand and above, the sound is so sweet, and the engine could not be smoother.

Told him the 914 is one of the automobile world's best hidden secrets that only its owners really know.

I was delighted to see how much fun he was having - we drove about 25 miles on all kinds of roads, ending up on interstate.

I offered the car to him for dates with his beautiful wife anytime he wanted - and he not only agreed to do it - as soon as he got back here to our house, he made her the offer - and she said she can't wait!

Made my day!

Now, if he can just learn that 1st to 2nd shift........yes, my linkage is exceptionally tight.........

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post Jul 30 2021, 01:08 PM
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QUOTE(Shivers @ Jul 29 2021, 09:59 PM) *

QUOTE(DucRS @ Jul 29 2021, 06:06 PM) *

Found her a big brother (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

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Nice looking donor car. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)

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post Jul 30 2021, 01:38 PM
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QUOTE(DucRS @ Jul 29 2021, 06:06 PM) *

Found her a big brother (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

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Very nice Alfred....

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Enjoy!!!!

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post Jul 30 2021, 02:46 PM
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Received our new rims from Al Reed.



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post Jul 30 2021, 03:23 PM
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Received our new rims from Al Reed.

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post Jul 31 2021, 07:57 AM
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Put my "914 2.0" decal from Auto Atlanta on my tail. Now my 914 is legit.

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Thanks George......

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post Jul 31 2021, 08:08 AM
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My 914 just turned 64,000 original miles. Had 60,600 when I got it. Yes - I just take it out for drives just to enjoy it.......often.......

Rick B. (full restored '72 914 w/new engine, stunning paint & more, '96 911, '90 FiberFab 356 repro) & I spent an hour my 914 yesterday with Rick driving & flogging the car, which both it and I loved. Could not be running better.

Rick's 356....

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post Jul 31 2021, 06:29 PM
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Replaced all the shift linkage bushings, including the shift selector seal and o-ring. Waiting for the plastic disc that goes under the shifter “console” spring. Hopefully will have it back together in a few days.
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