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> '71 Build Thread, Diamond in the Rough
raynekat
post Sep 5 2016, 07:26 PM
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Everything is looking great Doug.
BTW....I'm a Doug as well restoring a 71 too.
Keep it going and keep bringing the great pics as well.
Well done Man....
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post Sep 6 2016, 06:52 PM
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QUOTE(raynekat @ Sep 5 2016, 09:26 PM) *

Everything is looking great Doug.
BTW....I'm a Doug as well restoring a 71 too.
Keep it going and keep bringing the great pics as well.
Well done Man....



Thanks!

Good luck with your car!
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post Sep 6 2016, 06:55 PM
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I took some time tonight and started cleaning the gas tank. There was quite a bit of debris in the tank but I think most of it was caked on varnish. I hosed the tank out real well and it looks pretty decent, not too rusty but plenty more to get out. I went ahead and poured a couple gallons of apple cider vinegar in it and will let it soak a few days.


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post Sep 6 2016, 06:57 PM
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I also placed an order with PMB Performance today for a full set of calipers and pads. Hopefully I will have them by the time I get the rest of the drivetrain squared away and can do some driving. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif)
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post Sep 10 2016, 05:50 PM
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Got the engine installed today. Installed the new clutch fork bushing. Mated the transmission. Installed the intake on top of the motor and routed the wiring harness. Also installed all new bushings for the shifting system. I'm hoping to button up some more things things tomorrow (fuel lines, vacuum lines, exhaust, distributor) and will be very close to starting it up.

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post Sep 11 2016, 06:27 PM
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Great build thread coming to an end. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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post Sep 12 2016, 04:06 AM
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I got the exhaust installed on the car. Also installed all the fuel lines/injectors on the engine and then proceeded to finish cleaning out the gas tank, replacing the sock screen, cleaning the sending unit, and replacing the upper seals. Distributor is also cleaned up and ready to install.

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Things left to do before startup:

-Hook up battery cables
-Install Distributor
-Install relay board
-Put gas in it (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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post Sep 12 2016, 10:25 AM
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You are making great progress! Getting it started is such a great feeling!

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post Sep 12 2016, 06:23 PM
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Got the rest of the motor hooked up tonight. Turned the key... No smoke (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)..... And no fuel pump (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif). I was eventually able to get the pump going but still could not get it to start. It came real close to starting but no cigar.

I'm thinking Im either not getting spark at all four or some of my injectors are not squirting. I'll be doing some more tests tomorrow to hopefully get it going..
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post Sep 13 2016, 03:10 PM
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It RUNS! Woohoo!

The alternator seized as soon as it started but I ran it for some time after removing the belt. It sounds good! I have a short video I'm going to try to upload soon.
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post Sep 13 2016, 03:18 PM
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post Sep 13 2016, 03:33 PM
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Sounds great.
Well done!
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post Sep 13 2016, 06:45 PM
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Talked to PMB today. Calipers should be here by the end of the week. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif) In the meantime I have plenty of work to do. I took some time tonight after I got the motor running to clean up the axles and got them degreased. Will hopefully assemble and install tomorrow.

To Do:
Axles
Alternator
Install pedal cluster
Accelerate cable
Clutch cable
Speedo cable
Set timing
Shift linkage
Install rear lights, bumper, lid
Rear window
Drivers seat/seat belts
Calipers, rotors, and master cylinder
Insurance and registration

I also need to dedicate some time to make sure my other 914 is ready for Okteenerfest which is a little over a week away.

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post Oct 7 2016, 06:46 AM
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So my plan didn't quite work out as well as I hoped. In prep to get the car on the road I…

Rebuilt/installed the axles
Fixed the alternator (it had seized upon first startup)
Rebuilt and installed the pedal cluster
Installed accel, clutch, speedo cables
Installed the shift linkage
Installed rear lights and bumper
Installed the rear window
Got Insurance and Registration for it

Unfortunately the week before Okteenerfest I started to have some medical issues and could not work on the car. So I ended up missing the event and the car is still not drivable. Although I’m still having issues, I recently started to feel well enough to get back on the car. I installed my new calipers. soft lines, and some lightly used rotors on the rear of the car. For the front I installed new rotors, bearings, calipers and soft lines. PMB is having some issues sending me all of my order. I was missing the brake caliper hardware for the front and they are taking their sweet time to correct it. Luckily I went out last night and found some cores with the correct hardware and went ahead and installed them. I started to do my initial bleeding but ran out of time. The only thing the car needs to start driving is to bleed the brakes. Hopefully this weekend I can take it on the road just in time to enjoy some of this beautiful fall weather.

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post Oct 7 2016, 06:53 AM
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Damn Doug - sorry to hear about the health issues! I went right through Burnesville to Banner Elk - couldn't have been more than 30 miles away. Bummer you couldn't make it being so damn close. Get well and chase the dream...brakes are looking great!

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post Oct 7 2016, 07:11 AM
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Yup, being so close makes it suck even more. Luckily I get to drive the great roads around here everyday. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif)
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post Oct 9 2016, 05:10 PM
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Well it ain't pretty but it is now running and driving. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) I'm officially stoked.

I bled the brakes, tied up some cables underneath, and spent some time adjusting the shift linkage. It's probably been about 4 weeks since I last started it and it roared to life instantly. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

I've only driven it around the block and around my field a couple times but the engine runs so smooth and so far completely dry underneath. I can already tell the 1.7 is pretty gutless but I'm looking forward to putting it through its paces. The transmission shifts like butter which is good news since the state of the transmission was unknown up to this point. Front lights all work, horn works, wipers work, turn signals work.

Things to do:
Figure out why my brake lights are on all the time
Install rear lid
Lower the front
Replace the aar
Drive, drive, drive



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post Oct 9 2016, 06:08 PM
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Great work Doug! Glad to hear you are feeling better to.
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post Oct 10 2016, 07:56 AM
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Dude!!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/cheer.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif)
Great feeling, isn't it?
Good on you!
Most importantly, great to hear you're feeling better.
Take care.
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post Oct 22 2016, 07:20 AM
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I've been driving this thing to work the past few weeks and have found some more things that need attention. I will say though, despite some of the issues, the engine runs really well and pulls really strong specially for a 1.7L. The lightened flywheel also adds a nice touch without affecting drive ability.

Things that need work:
-Rear wheel bearing on right side is shot. I have the parts, just have to find the time.
-Front sometimes has a wobble.
-Engine has a hiccup every once in a while. Possible lean condition or sticky distributor.
-Left turn signals do not work
-Change oil
-Front needs to be lowered but one of the adjustment bolts is frozen. I'll have to get creative to break it loose.


Weather has cooled off quite a bit so I've been focusing on other projects but will gradually tackle the little things on this car. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif)


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