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> Almost Done!, On the road, but is it ever really done?
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post Mar 14 2015, 10:06 AM
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I just noticed this thread... Make me happy and a little sad seeing it (nearly) done. It is really interesting to see my vision, tweaked to meet someone else's ideas. Interesting indeed. It may be time to find a nice 914 that is ready to go now that life is stable again!

To make the one piece headlight door, all we did was weld the eyebrows to the door (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i53.photobucket.com-2472-1426349185.1.jpg)
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post Mar 14 2015, 10:25 AM
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Very nice blend of old and new. It doesn't screw with the look of the car but it has special features to set it apart.
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post Mar 14 2015, 10:43 AM
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Very nice. Some unique touches. Providing the rest of us with motivation.
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post Jun 25 2015, 04:43 PM
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Got it home yesterday and got tags at lunch, so took it for a first drive today. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) It will definitely wake the neighbors! Slides nicely into 1st gear, and 2nd is great too. 3rd happens sometimes. 4th is great. 5th is a rare occurrence. Tried and failed many times. Succeeded twice, so I know it's there. Guess I need to do some adjusting.

It rides pretty nice considering what it is. Solid and tight. No rattles. Might be a little I can play with suspension wise to see what I like. I didn't get a chance to have much fun, but it feels like it'll turn as hard as I can turn the wheel.

Temps in the low 90s and humid today so I sweated my ass off.
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post Jun 26 2015, 09:07 AM
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Glad to hear you got to rake her out for a spin. I'd love to check it out when we come through Scott in a couple weeks.
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post Jun 26 2015, 09:18 AM
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Absolutely!
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post Jun 26 2015, 09:23 AM
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Did you stick with all of the suspension stuff I had sourced? I was pretty worried about spring rates and tortion bar thickness and the anti roll bar thickness. I was also worried that the poly bronze elephant racing stuff might be too extreme for the street.. Can we see the finished pictures pkease (IMG:style_emoticons/default/thisthreadisworthlesswithoutpics.gif)

Now I am happy for you and a little sad too (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/unsure.gif)
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post Jun 26 2015, 10:20 AM
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I'll back it out and get some shots if we get a break in the rain. Until then...




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post Jun 26 2015, 10:23 AM
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Nice,
I actually really like that steering wheel, adds a modern look to the cockpit. looks like you already drove it 27 miles! AWESOME
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post Jun 26 2015, 11:56 AM
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I agree, I too like the steering wheel. Which Momo is it?
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post Jun 26 2015, 12:01 PM
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QUOTE(zambezi @ Jun 26 2015, 12:56 PM) *

I agree, I too like the steering wheel. Which Momo is it?


It's the Momo Eagle. 350mm, but with the Getty dash I can see the full tach and enough of the speedo. Feels good, but might be nicer an inch or two closer to me.
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post Jun 26 2015, 07:29 PM
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Adding worth.

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post Jun 26 2015, 07:46 PM
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That looks like a beautiful car. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) How does it look when the headlights are up?
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post Jun 26 2015, 07:52 PM
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Not much different from a regular 914. I'll get a pic tomorrow. And I've got the original eyebrows painted if I ever decide I want a change...not that I'll be driving at night much...until I replace the stock headlights with some LEDs!!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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post Jun 26 2015, 08:29 PM
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Very nice looking car.
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post Jun 27 2015, 05:21 AM
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QUOTE(Heeltoe914 @ Jun 26 2015, 07:29 PM) *

Very nice looking car.

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Congratulations on completing your build. Now go drive it like you stole it!
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post Jul 2 2015, 02:17 PM
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Figured out 3rd and 5th gear. Ended up having to grind off about 1/16" off a fabbed bracket where the shift rod attaches to the tranny. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welder.gif) The shift rod wasn't able to move far enough to engage solidly in those gears. Smooth as silk now...comparatively.
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post Jul 2 2015, 02:34 PM
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Nice looking car....I like the black center caps on the wheels!
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post Jul 2 2015, 07:20 PM
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Very nice ride. Enjoy it every day! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif)
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post Jul 8 2015, 07:56 PM
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New toy in the mail today.

Now you see me...
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Absolutely no reason why the pics show up sideways here, but you can see that I can see the speedo better, and the steering wheel is about 2" closer to my hands which is way more comfortable. Can't wait to test drive!
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