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> "Excited Newbie Blues", "Further Adventures in the Garage"
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post Apr 11 2014, 03:05 PM
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I bought the jack stands and it is already off of them. I just want to drive it.



Nice quiver of boards you've got......Trestles no doubt?

Welcome to the madness.
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post Apr 11 2014, 08:22 PM
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(IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png) Welcome aboard! I'm a newbie myself, but have had some great help from guys here on the forum from answering hundreds of questions to coming over and helping me drop my engine and strip my car for media blasting! This place is a great resource for support and learning!
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post Apr 11 2014, 09:32 PM
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QUOTE(914_teener @ Apr 11 2014, 02:05 PM) *

QUOTE(Larmo63 @ Apr 10 2014, 09:16 PM) *

I bought the jack stands and it is already off of them. I just want to drive it.



Nice quiver of boards you've got......Trestles no doubt?

Welcome to the madness.


Those aren't Trestles boards. Look more like San-O or Trails boards....man I miss SoCal (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)
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post Apr 12 2014, 12:16 AM
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You're right! The San Onofre boards are from a 9'2" tri-fin to 11'6" crowd dominator, and the shortboards are on the lower shelves for Middles and Lowers.....
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post Apr 15 2014, 09:53 PM
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Okay, the car starts at the key, (new switch,) brakes are good, new wheels need to be mounted for a proper test drive....I have them....

We have ignition, Houston!!!! I would REALLY like to drive this car to Lake Tahoe!!!!
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post Apr 23 2014, 08:13 PM
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Okay, I'm not as "blue" anymore, the car has updated Fuchs and new Yokohamas. The 205/65's barely fit, but they don't rub. For a mystery 1.7 driver, it hauls ass. (NOT) I'm surprised, so was my mechanic. It runs just fine. Brakes work good, clutch and trans okay. What took me so long to buy one of these?

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post Apr 23 2014, 08:38 PM
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I'm smitten and my fiancé went to bed early. She may be jealous...?

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post Apr 24 2014, 01:41 AM
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You may have to get rid of her at some point in time then. Your choice as to which her (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)
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post Apr 24 2014, 06:36 AM
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(IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif) Not very often is haul ass and 1.7 used in the same sentence. All the better that it's a boneyard rescue. Looking great.....nice work!
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post Apr 24 2014, 06:42 AM
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Really have to ask what the hell was that car doing in a boneyard to begin with?! Way to go rescuing her (IMG:style_emoticons/default/thumb3d.gif)
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post Apr 24 2014, 07:38 AM
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(IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer.gif) nice job!
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post Apr 24 2014, 07:47 AM
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Very cool.......drive the 1.7 till it dies......it could be a long time.
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post Apr 24 2014, 08:06 AM
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We need to make some "Who Rescued Who" stickers with a 914 outline... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif)


Cool score by the way! We got our first 914, a '74 1.8 for $600! Guy basically wanted it out from the front of his house, and there it went. One of the carbs was frozen and the gas pedal bell crank was busted, but we got her to turn over by pouring gas down the carb. Caught the car on fire before we even owned it.

I will have to +1 on the suggestion to really check out the underbody and the normal rust areas, that 1.8 was decomissioned due to really agressive rust in the rear passenger suspension mounting area. Killed what was really an alright car.
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post Apr 24 2014, 04:42 PM
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I don't know ... we've seen some folks bring back some really dead cars over the years (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif)



My wife's [supposed] 1.7L halls butt ... sometimes two butts (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)
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post Apr 24 2014, 06:52 PM
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I took a good little drive today, out to Colin's, then back through Laguna Canyon to PCH, and then south with the top off. Heavenly. Car ran strong, but it doesn't exactly "haul ass." (I was excited yesterday.) The only car I've ever owned that is close to this much fun is my 356.

I'd like to lower the front to level it.....?
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post Apr 24 2014, 07:17 PM
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There is a 8mm bolt(s) that adjust the torsion bar(s) that will change ride height but you will need an alignment afterwards. Only takes 1 or 2 turns at the most. Lowering will give you a lot of toe in before alignment.
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post Apr 24 2014, 08:22 PM
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Glad you had a chance to stop by the other day.
Sorry I missed your call.
Do not have a 73 D'S door panel.

BTW it is an 11mm bolt in the adjuster at the back of the torsion bar you turn to lower the car.
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post Apr 25 2014, 09:38 PM
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I visited Bob At Appbiz today for some interior bits. It's nice to go and see how these things are actually made. Door panels, carpet set..he makes RS stuff, this guy is legit. Highly recommended! PCA discount too....Every$$$ helps
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post Apr 26 2014, 12:14 AM
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Bob is up in my neck of the woods (sort of). Coincidentally, the shop I lease in Harbor City used to be Bob's shop. Good guy and has a lot of stuff for our cars.
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post Apr 26 2014, 09:20 AM
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I installed his door panels yesterday and today will be carpet day. My car was really ragged inside from years of sitting and weather in the desert. The POS is really starting to take shape.
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