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Michael N
post Jun 15 2013, 02:17 PM
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Changed my newer hood emblem to a old orange bar emblem from our classified section that matches the age of my car and quality of its paint. I have to be crazy to want this older patina on my car. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/screwy.gif)

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post Jun 15 2013, 02:23 PM
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I like that old patina. I also have a hood emblem that is nicely aged. And, yes, it matches the rest of the car's condition (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif)

One of these days the rust, body, and paintwork will be done and the emblem will be history. Til then, I try to keep it roadworthy.

Today, I changed the oil, topped up gear oil, tightened up exhaust nuts at the heads, and swapped out the old sport muffler for OEM style. Much quieter. I never realized just how noisy the ENGINE is (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif)
Put in new spark plugs and adjusted points and timing. Running great!



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post Jun 15 2013, 07:18 PM
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I took Betsy driving for about 7-8 hours out in the hot sun with the top off. She performed beautifully. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif)
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post Jun 15 2013, 08:40 PM
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Took mine out today for an hour long trip over back road mountains from Napa to Sonoma and back. Great run!
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post Jun 15 2013, 09:09 PM
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My wife drove my 914 for the first time... ever. We've been married over 21 years. Had a (running) 914 the first couple years and have had my current 914 for about three years. She has never before driven one (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif)
She never wanted to because they have generally been categorized as a "project". After tinkering with the LE today, I got it running really well so I asked if she'd like to take the 914 for a drive. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving-girl.gif)
After a quick 2-3 mile loop, she is ready for another drive where there are no cars and she can go faster (IMG:style_emoticons/default/w00t.gif)
Her comment: "This handles way better than my car".
As a passenger, she gets car sick on curvy roads. Maybe as a driver she will be OK and learn how much fun the 914 is. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wub.gif)
Hmm, maybe I will have to find a 914 for her. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif)
With all the parts I have stashed, all I would need is a roller. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif)

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post Jun 19 2013, 10:31 AM
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My emblems after 40 years lost their paint and luster. Masked up and painted them with paint I got from Pelican Parts. I used this paint earlier on my steering wheel horn button. Also painted Targa latches. Matches perfectly.

Did not remove emblems. Just slide some thin paint paper behind the emblems and mask up.


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post Jun 20 2013, 07:53 AM
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QUOTE(eric9144 @ Jun 11 2013, 08:43 PM) *

Tucked her into her new garage, we just closed escrow on the new house, which included an extra 3 car detached garage, oh and there's a barn too... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif)

them Honda trail 50`s and 70`s are sure pricey now! and that one looks clean,and a big shop is nice to work in ,but ya just end up with a bigger mess to clean (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)

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post Jun 20 2013, 08:45 PM
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My mother turns 68 today, I took her out to dinner

She enjoyed the ride and dinner of course.


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post Jun 20 2013, 09:20 PM
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Changed the Bass, Treble, Subwoofer settings on the stereo.... More Cow Bell.......
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post Jun 20 2013, 09:24 PM
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QUOTE(914itis @ Jun 20 2013, 07:45 PM) *

My mother turns 68 today, I took her out to dinner

She enjoyed the ride and dinner of course.


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post Jun 20 2013, 09:26 PM
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paint sample to body shop for rear deck paint.... YELLOW for RRC
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post Jun 22 2013, 11:56 AM
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Replaced my wart lenses with new ones from Mikey at 914Rubber! Awesome!

Kinda looks like an art form?!

http://shop.914rubber.com/Side-marker-lens...er-914SML-A.htm


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post Jun 22 2013, 03:26 PM
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Scraped tar off the floorpans...
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post Jun 22 2013, 03:57 PM
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I bought a generic windshield washer pump and a momentary pushbutton switch from O'Reilly's last week. I fabricated a bracket from scraps and a hose clamp and mounted the pump on the reservoir 10mm bolt two days ago. Last night I connected the rubber hoses and wired the switch, tapping power from the rear window defroster switch on the dash.

This morning I mounted the switch on the dash in the unused switch hole to the right of the steering wheel. (While horribly uncomfortable on my back with nose up under the dash, flashlight in mouth, I discovered there are 4 holes in the dash to the left of the column and three to the right. If they are not occupied by a switch, they are covered by basketweave. Hmmm...what else can I put in here? maybe a starter switch? Cool.)

I pushed the button and it pumped water. I re-aimed the squirters. Then I turned the key and WENT FOR A NICE LONG DRIVE! Its 100 F and windy today and I doubt I'll need the squirters till it rains in the Fall. But its done.

If you want to do it right, get a pump from a 911 and a WW column switch from a 924. There is a write up on PP and probably one here too and it doesn't look any harder. I think the "git-er-done" bug got me and I had to do it my way. But its done and works fine.
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post Jun 22 2013, 07:16 PM
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Down to one running car, So been driving the white 914 to location (work)...I hate LA traffic (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif) But it really draws a bunch of cool looks. Also my brother wants to trade me a car cover.....that sort of fits my car..Attached Image
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post Jun 22 2013, 07:36 PM
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Took her out for a cruise.....really nice weather...top off.

Gotta put it in the garage for the rear suspension rebuild....parts on the bench ready to go.

Need to make the RRC or for sure the Halloween Run....complete rebuild on the back end I'm sure it will make the car feel so different after 40 years on the original bushings. Gonna ditch the Kill Ya Back shocks finally for some Billeys!

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post Jun 22 2013, 08:09 PM
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Started redoing the interior. Door panels underway.

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post Jun 22 2013, 10:40 PM
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Last weekend I got a great Father's Day gift from my son Mike. He pulled the ignition switch assembly, both door locks, and the front hood handle from his parts car. They came with an almost brand new looking key.

My ignition switch had refused to turn a few days before, and when it did turn the car would run, but the starter had stopped engaging. Today I installed the entire set and confirmed that the electrical portion of the ignition switch had developed a crack.

For the first time in years, my teener now has the same key for ignition and doors. Still gotta rekey the remaining two locks.

Also installed an LED license plate light on the 914Rubber fiberglass bumper top, so now I can drive at night again.
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post Jun 24 2013, 09:34 PM
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I installed my MSD 6AL and re-did my switch box for cutoff and ignition switch as well as starter button yesterday. I was ready to get it wired today but it's POURING... and looks like it will continue to all week. I want a garage (IMG:style_emoticons/default/hissyfit.gif)
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post Jun 24 2013, 09:59 PM
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Installed Targa bar vinyl from 914 Rubber. Doesn't look too bad. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

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