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> Bitter sweet, its alla bout the /6 now, Champagne dreams on a Budweiser budget
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post Jan 18 2005, 01:52 AM
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Well today was interesting.
The begining:
I got a 2.7 from a '74 targa for free from a friend. Yup, a free engine. I looked at this engine that had loose head nuts and subsequent exhaust leaks and figured that it would need some work. It couldn't cost that much, right? I mean, the engine was free. So the heads needed t be worked, the barrels needed to be re worked, and I figured that I would just rebuild it my self. During the school semester. In my free time. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/screwy.gif) Ok, so it didn't work out that way. I was fortunate, however, to live near a wonderful shop that is very inexpensive. The owner himself finished assembly of my engine (I dropped off a box of parts and an assembled long block with two pulled studs (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/dry.gif) ). He is only gonna charge me for the time it took him. He did it on his free time and he will likely cut me a large break on the cost. I dropped off the engine when they were moving shops and I told him not to rush as I was in no hurry. Well today I stopped by and was expecting him to have been too busy. Nope, he pulled the cover off of it and was like, "walla." Now I am excited, and sad. the bill will be calculated by Wed (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/sad.gif)
I never thought that I would build a real Porsche /6 because of the cost. this is so overwhelming. I'm gonna need a bunch of encourgement on this one. I hear a sucking sound in my wallet.



Anyone need interior pieces restored? Gotta fund the project somehow.
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post Jan 18 2005, 01:56 AM
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just picked up a 2.7 long block and transaxle saturday. let me know how this works so I can send mine down there (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/laugh.gif)
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post Jan 18 2005, 02:14 AM
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I would be glad to help anyone out with the same thing. The place that I work with is Motorworks in National City. The owners name is Sergio.

Here are some costs tha I can remember:
Rework heads (seat grind, ream valve guides, surface) $400
Recondition Alusil barrels $192
Assemble engine (about) $800
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post Jan 18 2005, 06:25 AM
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Back yard drying out?
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post Jan 18 2005, 10:27 AM
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Yup, soon the mud will be replaced with a fresh layer of cat shit (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/chowtime.gif) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/dry.gif)
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post Jan 18 2005, 10:36 AM
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Hell man, look at Trekkor and Kerry, they did it! Well, Kerry is almost there. You can do it!

Be careful on that engine though. If it is a 74', it has the small oil pump (not that big of a deal) and could be a non-S engine. I forget how to tell, but it is the difference of about 25hp. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/idea.gif)
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post Jan 18 2005, 12:13 PM
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How much to do both door pads, the insturment panel trim, the glovebox door, and a getty design dash in smooth vinyl with red piping?
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post Jan 18 2005, 12:26 PM
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wow congrats mike...
that is really awesome about the -6
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post Jan 18 2005, 12:52 PM
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QUOTE (Dr Evil @ Jan 17 2005, 11:52 PM)
Anyone need interior pieces restored? Gotta fund the project somehow.

hey, i need someone who can replace the leather on my old Momo steering wheel.
not just a cover, but a actual replace.

can you do that?
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here's a pic of the wheel:
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post Jan 18 2005, 01:04 PM
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andy..think you have enough gauges? (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/laugh.gif)
2 oil temps... 2 clocks.... (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/screwy.gif)
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post Jan 18 2005, 01:07 PM
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QUOTE (Aaron Cox @ Jan 18 2005, 11:04 AM)
andy..think you have enough gauges? (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/laugh.gif)
2 oil temps... 2 clocks.... (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/screwy.gif)

the small ones in the console will be replaced. don't need no stinking clock either.

hey, it's work in progress!
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post Jan 18 2005, 01:09 PM
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here's a more recent pic, you can see the leather on the wheel is crumbling. it comes off in little pieces, almost looks like it's burned from the sun ...

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post Jan 18 2005, 01:11 PM
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Ok.. I can see putting the tach in with the redline facing up, which rolls the tach over on it's side.


But why UPSIDE DOWN???????
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post Jan 18 2005, 01:14 PM
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QUOTE (ClayPerrine @ Jan 18 2005, 11:11 AM)
But why UPSIDE DOWN???????

so i can SEE it ...

the small momo wheel is right over the gauges. i couldn't see my turn signal indicators as well as about half of the rpm range.
turning it upside-down (switching the turn signal indicators) now i have the full view of the rpm range plus i can see the turn signal indicators again.

same reason why i turned my speedo, now i see the range from about 20 mph to 100 mph ...

oil temp/pressure and tank/oil-level are fine as is the clock ...
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post Jan 18 2005, 04:18 PM
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That interior is looking mighty nice Andy!

I like the look of the Red vinyl on the dash...it is the same look that I was going for, I just did mine with paint.

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post Jan 18 2005, 04:59 PM
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Hey guys,
I have been working as a plumbers assistant (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/bootyshake.gif) to finance this time between college and medschool. The only problem is the hours are not gauranteed (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/dry.gif) So I have a lot more time to do other peoples projects and upholstery (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/clap.gif)

Dan,
I have a fully re-done 2.7 with SC cams now. It has the smaller oil pump, but I am not running the high performance mumbo jumbo so it will suffice. thanks for the encouragement.

Clay,
PM me with your work order request and I will shoot you an estimate. I am not too sure about the piping, though. We will have to talk.

Andy,
I can have the guys replace your leather with new if you find the kit. I tried to get them to make a kit (couldn't be that hard), but they were not interested. I'll look into it this week or next.

I forgot to mention that I have mirrors for sale, too !!!!
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post Jan 18 2005, 05:03 PM
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Mike,

If you decide to do the conversion on a supper budget then I have a motor mount you might be interested in...
(not a bulkhead)

-6 will be soo coool....!
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post Jan 18 2005, 06:08 PM
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Brant,
I fortunately have the bulkhead mount installed already. I bought it a while ago when I was getting paid to go to school. Thanks though.
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post Jan 18 2005, 06:16 PM
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QUOTE (Aaron Cox @ Jan 18 2005, 03:04 PM)
andy..think you have enough gauges? (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/laugh.gif)
2 oil temps... 2 clocks.... (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/screwy.gif)

hehe artifical horizon... lesse... a radio stack... is this thing full IFR?



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post Jan 19 2005, 09:30 AM
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QUOTE (Dr Evil @ Jan 18 2005, 05:08 PM)
Brant,
I fortunately have the bulkhead mount installed already. I bought it a while ago when I was getting paid to go to school. Thanks though.

Oh... Cool..
good deal then
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