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I am torn, to much to do |
iamchappy |
Feb 16 2005, 10:32 PM
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It all happens so fast! Group: Members Posts: 4,893 Joined: 5-November 03 From: minnetonka, mn Member No.: 1,315 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
I have been working on the new and improved turbo conversion and may push to higher boost levels than before, an Intercooler is in the plans as well as a water injection system to keep things nice and clean in the combustion chamber and keep the aluminum pistons from melt down. I need to replace the bushings in my control arms also.
This has been really bugging me and I dont know what to do. After I get all the mechanical stuff installed and figured out I will commence on a paint job. The car was originally Signal Orange and has been repainted about 4 times as best as I can tell Black. Just about everything in the car has been painted black with the exception of where rubber seals have been. Every time the black paint scratches away there is beautiful Signal Orange paint. I would love to strip the car down and repaint it Signal Orange but cant bear the thought of the work involved and the time I would have to go without my turbo fix. Should I just stay with the Black for now and after I blow the thing up then paint it Orange or should I just tear into it and consider myself car less for a few years. |
Aaron Cox |
Feb 16 2005, 10:35 PM
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Professional Lawn Dart Group: Retired Admin Posts: 24,541 Joined: 1-February 03 From: OC Member No.: 219 Region Association: Southern California |
boost the shit out of it.....
no one can see the colors when you blow by them at mach 5 (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smilie_pokal.gif) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/laugh.gif) |
redshift |
Feb 16 2005, 10:35 PM
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Bless the Hell out of you! Group: Members Posts: 10,926 Joined: 29-June 03 Member No.: 869 |
Look at it as if it's your mule... build it, prefect it, then disassemble it, jack stands, and glory days.
(IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/beerchug.gif) With a project like your's, I couldn't see any other way of getting it right. Paint her later. M |
xsboost90 |
Feb 16 2005, 10:40 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,393 Joined: 2-August 04 From: cincinnati Member No.: 2,432 |
yeah, dont start too many projects all at once....like me.
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Qarl |
Feb 16 2005, 10:43 PM
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Shriveled member Group: Benefactors Posts: 5,233 Joined: 8-February 03 From: Florida Member No.: 271 Region Association: None |
Get new turbo running
Fix suspension bushings. Add intercooler Dyno car to verify horsepower, or do underwear test (the larger the stain on a passenger's underwear, the more horsepower you have). Enjoy for a while Paint later (spring is coming). |
iamchappy |
Feb 16 2005, 10:52 PM
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It all happens so fast! Group: Members Posts: 4,893 Joined: 5-November 03 From: minnetonka, mn Member No.: 1,315 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
I did a repaint on my first 914 back in the mid 80's stripped it down to bare metal and sandblasted all the nooks and crannies, It took me all Spring, Summer, and Fall to do the work. I painted it in my garage on a late Fall night then put it to bed for the Winter. The car didn't get put together till late next Summer only to find out the paint was popping off in places because the shop sold me an incompatible sealer under my top coat. I never did get the paint job redone as she rusted away before my eyes over the next fifteen years.
I do not want to repeat this story in my life. Black it is and off to the pros at the body shop come Spring. |
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