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euro911
post Nov 18 2015, 09:35 PM
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QUOTE(7TPorsh @ Nov 18 2015, 01:37 PM) *
QUOTE(euro911 @ Nov 16 2015, 02:43 PM) *
No, but I just ordered new black plates from the CA DMV ... only they're for a 911 (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif)



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Hey Mark, they accepted this? In Cal you can't have a plate that is all numbers....reserved for official cars. I ordered 1970 914 and then received a decline from sacramento...even tho dumb DMV took the money and the order... i hope you get it.
As far as I know, personalized 'vanity' plates can have anything (up to 7 letters or numbers. I would think they wouldn't have allowed me to put it in my shopping cart if it wasn't acceptable (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)

When I tried to get 66 912, their site indicated that it was already taken ... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif)

If they don't issue them and keep my $, I'll just contest the charge with my CC company (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif)

Here's some # only plates they issued

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post Nov 18 2015, 09:52 PM
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I replaced my clutch cable. Then I thought why not replace the throttle cable while I'm down there. Unfortunately, the throttle cable got wrapped around the clutch cable. I pulled out my trusty bore scope (the cheap one from Shanghai Tool Supply) and checked it out. I saw how it was wrapped around the other cable, so I unwrapped it an equal amount of turns. Only that made it worse. It took a few minutes to decide that since my bore scope had the mirror attachment on it everything was BACKWARDS, DOH!! Unwrapped it properly this time, adjusted the clutch put it all back together and the clutch is really smooooth now. On the road again. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
Pesky cables (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif) ... that's just another good reason why I'll be doing the hydraulic clutch system conversion on the 'BB' (when I get off my dead ass) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/burro.gif)

Made final shipping arrangements for my new 2056 motor (for the '67 912) ... will ship from Ohio tomorrow (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif)
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post Nov 19 2015, 12:03 PM
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post Nov 19 2015, 12:15 PM
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Well I didn't do anything but pay, just had Zotz's Racing prep my car for the 2016 racing season. Trans freshened up, new fuel bladder, more rear suspension reenforcing (due to loads at Sebring last year), mod cage and door for quicker entry and exit, clean up rear taillight area....and assorted other items that equal $8k, so much for cheap racer. It does draw a crowd of faithful 914 admirers. Next event PBOC Winterfest at Sebring Jan 21-24. You can guess what a race event costs, fuel, new tires, hotel, pay transport and crewing...way cheaper than the CUP guys though.Attached ImageAttached Image Attached Image


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post Nov 20 2015, 07:53 AM
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Greg - Beautiful car. Good luck.
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post Nov 20 2015, 08:58 PM
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A friend came over in his nearly perfect '66 E type to help me bleed the brakes... better than before but still not rock hard like I want. Will drive some and bleed again.
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post Nov 20 2015, 09:54 PM
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Nice ... don't see many on the road these days.

I have a pretty nice right front Jag fender hanging in my shop. I don't know anybody who owns one, wonder if your friend knows of anyone looking for one (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)
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post Nov 21 2015, 12:48 PM
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Fabricated the brackets for 911 hand brake and welded them onto the swing arms
This brake conversion all taking longer than I thought

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post Nov 21 2015, 01:23 PM
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A friend came over in his nearly perfect '66 E type to help me bleed the brakes... better than before but still not rock hard like I want. Will drive some and bleed again.


Nice Jag!

Interesting jack stand under the 914, got more info on that?

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post Nov 21 2015, 06:22 PM
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Nice crispy sunny day here in so. oregon, took the pumpkin for a nice ride...... topless. I imagine if i had the top on the heater would have baked me out . anyhow great ride.
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post Nov 21 2015, 06:33 PM
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I was going to ask the same thing about the jack stands......
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post Nov 21 2015, 07:43 PM
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Jackpoint jackstands, pretty spendy at $300

http://shop.jackpointjackstands.com/
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post Nov 21 2015, 08:53 PM
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Yep, Jackpoint stands- not cheap but work great, especially on newer models with limited ground clearance. They slip around the jack so you can put them right on the jackpoint on the car.

Once you get them you'll wish you'd gotten them sooner.


(if you also go to rennlist, you can get a discount)
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post Nov 21 2015, 08:56 PM
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post Nov 21 2015, 09:06 PM
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Stopped by the shop for a few hours. Patted the 'BB' on the head, and then went inside to tinker with a few things.

Removed my wife's 1.7L case from the engine stand and temporarily bolted the halves back together, then installed it in the '67 912.

Installed a 912 rear tin plate on the bell housing, jacked the motor to the proper angle and tightened the trans support strap, so now I can take accurate measurements and make a template to fabricate a rear engine mounting bar.

I'm going change course and install the new 2056 T-4 in the '66 912, and install the 616 motor (that I recently refreshed) in the '67 ... then put the '67 up for sale.


I really need to make some room in the shop and get the 'BB' inside before El Niño starts pounding us (IMG:style_emoticons/default/pat.gif) ... (if indeed it actually happens) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)

Next 914 task will be to mock-up the Wilwood hydraulic clutch components on my spare transaxle ... and if it works out, get it installed in the 'BB'.
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post Nov 21 2015, 10:02 PM
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I had a half dozen 914 friends over to my house and we did this http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?s=&...t&p=2268004

Fuel pump relocated. New fuel lines installed. Side shifter linkage 90 installed. Old motor dropped and split. New motor 90% dressed.
I am pretty sure that if we had not been missing a couple of critical bits, we might have made it in one day, but we still got more done that I could have done solo in a solid week of work.
Thanks to all who attended!
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post Nov 21 2015, 10:43 PM
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Reinstalled the motor, changed the fuel filter, installed a new belt, topped off the oil and took her for a quick spin. Satisfied I engaged the blades and parked her in the shed. Uh, the riding mower. The 914 sits patiently waiting for a new tranny housing since the ring and pinion are singing more loudly than a drunk soprano and just as annoying.
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post Nov 22 2015, 11:56 AM
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post Nov 22 2015, 12:54 PM
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I recognize that neighborhood.
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post Nov 22 2015, 10:27 PM
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Rebuilt the pedal cluster, POR-15 the new floor pan, painted the seat hardware, and reinstalled. Busy weekend, but now that part of the rust project is done and it's time for Phase II: Pull the motor and fix the hell hole.

Pedal cluster rebuilt wasn't too bad, really - the worst part was reinstalling everything and hooking the cables back up. Second worst was pressing in the new retaining pin, which broke my vise. I don't envy whoever rebuilds the pedals next, because that pin's going *nowhere*.


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