Resto-Thread: '73 Marathon Blue 2.0 |
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Resto-Thread: '73 Marathon Blue 2.0 |
914_7T3 |
Jan 27 2018, 04:31 PM
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#181
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Please forgive me, I'm new to all of this! Group: Members Posts: 1,846 Joined: 3-April 17 From: Los Angeles, CA Member No.: 20,991 Region Association: Southern California |
Just received my set of back up gauges as my original set went AWOL! Long story, but should have them here on Monday.
Shout out to Mark Heard for hooking me up with this gorgeous refurbed set...and remember to support our member vendors!!! |
914-300Hemi |
Jan 27 2018, 05:02 PM
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#182
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,355 Joined: 7-September 06 From: San Dimas, CA Member No.: 6,794 Region Association: Southern California |
Looks great and very jealous.
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914_7T3 |
Jan 29 2018, 12:23 PM
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#183
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Please forgive me, I'm new to all of this! Group: Members Posts: 1,846 Joined: 3-April 17 From: Los Angeles, CA Member No.: 20,991 Region Association: Southern California |
Got my original set of Restored Gauges back today to go along with the back up set that was acquired just in case.
Fill my eyes with that double vision No disguise for that double vision Ooh, when it gets through to me, it's always new to me My double vision always seems to get the best of me, the best of me, yeah-ah Ooh, double vision, I need my double vision Ooh, It takes me out of my head, takin' me out of my head Ooh, I get my double vision Ooh, seeing double double, double vision Ooh, oh my double vision Ooh, double vision Yeah-ah, I get double vision, ooh . . .Songwriters: Lou Gramm / Mick Jones |
914_7T3 |
Jan 31 2018, 12:17 PM
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Please forgive me, I'm new to all of this! Group: Members Posts: 1,846 Joined: 3-April 17 From: Los Angeles, CA Member No.: 20,991 Region Association: Southern California |
Picked up a second round of parts for powder coating from the body shop. In particular need of extra attention are the fog lights:
-fog light housings will be powder coated inside & out -procured a new set of Hella TN4 lenses with seals & protectors from 914 Rubber (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) -just need advice on how to refurb the inside of the reflectors where corrosion is present Any Ideas??? |
914_7T3 |
Feb 13 2018, 09:25 PM
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#185
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Please forgive me, I'm new to all of this! Group: Members Posts: 1,846 Joined: 3-April 17 From: Los Angeles, CA Member No.: 20,991 Region Association: Southern California |
Some More Pieces Parts getting sorted. Will bring required hardware back to the body shop on Thursday so the doors can be hung and blocking will begin.
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burton73 |
Feb 13 2018, 09:55 PM
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burton73 Group: Members Posts: 3,484 Joined: 2-January 07 From: Los Angeles Member No.: 7,414 Region Association: Southern California |
Nice fresh parts!
Bob B |
914_7T3 |
Feb 15 2018, 09:39 PM
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Please forgive me, I'm new to all of this! Group: Members Posts: 1,846 Joined: 3-April 17 From: Los Angeles, CA Member No.: 20,991 Region Association: Southern California |
Bumpers are on their way to Mexico for Re-Chroming & The Clean Up Continues! Car Is Scheduled for the Paint Booth late next week, however, that probably means week after next! Regardless, getting closer......
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914_7T3 |
Mar 10 2018, 07:28 PM
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#188
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Please forgive me, I'm new to all of this! Group: Members Posts: 1,846 Joined: 3-April 17 From: Los Angeles, CA Member No.: 20,991 Region Association: Southern California |
Paint has been delayed several weeks, but final prep should be completed by the end of the week. Doubtful though that the car will get into the booth with this much rain and humidity.
In the meantime, have been collecting many NOS and excellent condition parts required. As stated, this thread will serve as the documentation for the restoration so going to keep posting parts as they get acquired: Window Regulators and Lifters. Was shocked to see that these regulators are original and not re-furbed like the accompanying lifters. Acquired these along with an original 12V ignition coil from Retro Automotive Products in NH. They don't get much bandwidth on the forum, but they have a great selection of really clean parts at fair pricing. Scored a spare MPS and trigger points because you just never know when that may come in handy. NOS seat belt light and low tone horn from 914Sixer Also a set of rear targa latches from bdstone914 Vacuum Hose Kit & Interior Hardware Kit from AA. I know they get a bad rap here, but overall a decent experience. One billing issue with respect to delivery charges, but that was rectified and I'm OK with it. Hope to have more updates by later in the week. |
pete000 |
Mar 10 2018, 08:04 PM
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#189
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,885 Joined: 23-August 10 From: Bradenton Florida Member No.: 12,094 Region Association: South East States |
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914_7T3 |
Mar 10 2018, 09:07 PM
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Please forgive me, I'm new to all of this! Group: Members Posts: 1,846 Joined: 3-April 17 From: Los Angeles, CA Member No.: 20,991 Region Association: Southern California |
Bumpers are on their way to Mexico for Re-Chroming & The Clean Up Continues! Who is doing your bumper chrome? My body shop has a vendor in Riverside that brings them over the border, not sure who it is though. I can inquire if you would like to know. Price was reasonable too. |
914_7T3 |
Mar 14 2018, 10:03 PM
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Please forgive me, I'm new to all of this! Group: Members Posts: 1,846 Joined: 3-April 17 From: Los Angeles, CA Member No.: 20,991 Region Association: Southern California |
Once they get this '65 out of the booth and final prep, it'll be the 914's turn.
Just need the trunks and doors put on and then blocked and car will be painted in short order. Bumpers are back from Chroming and came out AAAmazing! Attached image(s) |
KELTY360 |
Mar 14 2018, 11:02 PM
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914 Neferati Group: Members Posts: 5,028 Joined: 31-December 05 From: Pt. Townsend, WA Member No.: 5,344 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
I'll bet it's getting harder to sleep at night. Looking good.
Side note: when I bought a new 914 1.7 in '73, my trade-in was a '66 2+2 Mustang. I went from one great car to another. |
DRPHIL914 |
Mar 15 2018, 07:43 AM
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Dr. Phil Group: Members Posts: 5,758 Joined: 9-December 09 From: Bluffton, SC Member No.: 11,106 Region Association: South East States |
just read thru the whole thread and we are about at the same point in our peojects- i just didnt do the 2056 like i wanted, not in the budget- i would have liked to have bought the 2056 that Mike Blizzard sold but i didnt see it soon enough- i might still do upper end i have not decided,- you will be glad you did- also just sent my COA in so i wonder if i will get that same issue as you had with the color code, i have custom one year color L99k-copper metallic so it will be interesting to see how that shows up on the COA- looking forward to seeing your car back on the road- my paint should be done about the same time as yours!
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DRPHIL914 |
Mar 15 2018, 08:52 AM
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Dr. Phil Group: Members Posts: 5,758 Joined: 9-December 09 From: Bluffton, SC Member No.: 11,106 Region Association: South East States |
oh and there was a 65 mustang in the same shop as my car as well! keeping it in good company- I didn't take any pictures, but there was a '69 jag convertible that was just painted and being reassembled
Who did your chrome?? they look great! |
ndfrigi |
Mar 15 2018, 09:02 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,926 Joined: 21-August 11 From: Orange County Member No.: 13,474 Region Association: Southern California |
Nice Jeffrey! Your car will be running soon and hoping Oscar will do the Temecula Fun Day again! And maybe your son can drive ur boxster and you drive your beautiful restored 73 914!
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914_7T3 |
Mar 15 2018, 09:03 AM
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Please forgive me, I'm new to all of this! Group: Members Posts: 1,846 Joined: 3-April 17 From: Los Angeles, CA Member No.: 20,991 Region Association: Southern California |
I'll bet it's getting harder to sleep at night. Looking good. Side note: when I bought a new 914 1.7 in '73, my trade-in was a '66 2+2 Mustang. I went from one great car to another. I'm excited to get the car back and get it finished up. The enjoyment for me comes from driving it, not working on it. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) |
914_7T3 |
Mar 15 2018, 09:13 AM
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Please forgive me, I'm new to all of this! Group: Members Posts: 1,846 Joined: 3-April 17 From: Los Angeles, CA Member No.: 20,991 Region Association: Southern California |
just read thru the whole thread and we are about at the same point in our peojects- i just didnt do the 2056 like i wanted, not in the budget- i would have liked to have bought the 2056 that Mike Blizzard sold but i didnt see it soon enough- i might still do upper end i have not decided,- you will be glad you did- also just sent my COA in so i wonder if i will get that same issue as you had with the color code, i have custom one year color L99k-copper metallic so it will be interesting to see how that shows up on the COA- looking forward to seeing your car back on the road- my paint should be done about the same time as yours! I would recommend that if you are going to get into the motor to split the case and do the whole thing. Many people suggested just a top end refresh and as you can see from earlier in the thread, in addition to valve guides, my Cam was in serious need of attention. So if you are going to spend time and money, I'd do the whole thing so hopefully you won't have to go through the process again. Please keep me updated on your progress on a another great option color 914! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) |
914_7T3 |
Mar 20 2018, 07:09 PM
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Please forgive me, I'm new to all of this! Group: Members Posts: 1,846 Joined: 3-April 17 From: Los Angeles, CA Member No.: 20,991 Region Association: Southern California |
45 Year Old, original set of Blue & Yellow Plates now officially assigned to a certain 1973 Porsche 914 thanks to CA DMV Year of Manufacture program! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif)
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914_7T3 |
Mar 22 2018, 03:21 PM
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Please forgive me, I'm new to all of this! Group: Members Posts: 1,846 Joined: 3-April 17 From: Los Angeles, CA Member No.: 20,991 Region Association: Southern California |
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bbrock |
Mar 22 2018, 04:01 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,269 Joined: 17-February 17 From: Montana Member No.: 20,845 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
I need to learn to put on a bib before opening this thread so I don't get drool all over my shirt! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/drooley.gif)
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