Resto-Thread: '73 Marathon Blue 2.0 |
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Resto-Thread: '73 Marathon Blue 2.0 |
Mueller |
Mar 22 2018, 04:05 PM
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914 Freak! Group: Members Posts: 17,146 Joined: 4-January 03 From: Antioch, CA Member No.: 87 Region Association: None |
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) Painful process? Cost on doing it? Not a fan of my new reflective white plates (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) |
914_7T3 |
Mar 22 2018, 04:30 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) Painful process? Cost on doing it? Not a fan of my new reflective white plates (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) If you have the plates already, cost is $40 or $50 to assign them and then a $10 annual renewal. Easy process with one form to fill out so long as you have the plates and proper year sticker designation on them...available for sale on the internet.. hint hint wink wink |
Mueller |
Mar 22 2018, 05:21 PM
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914 Freak! Group: Members Posts: 17,146 Joined: 4-January 03 From: Antioch, CA Member No.: 87 Region Association: None |
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) Painful process? Cost on doing it? Not a fan of my new reflective white plates (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) If you have the plates already, cost is $40 or $50 to assign them and then a $10 annual renewal. Easy process with one form to fill out so long as you have the plates and proper year sticker designation on them...available for sale on the internet.. hint hint wink wink Thanks, found a few on the bay already... will do this after the car is running since I should put the $200 to $300 price towards getting the car on the road 1st. |
914_7T3 |
Mar 31 2018, 01:28 PM
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#204
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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 |
Was able to piece together an early '73 tool kit from 3 different purchases. Although my car is late, it is certainly possible that some late cars may have come with the earlier tool kits. Baby Steps....
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914_7T3 |
Apr 16 2018, 05:03 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 |
Out of the Booth and ready for Color Sanding & Polish. The fluorescent lighting makes it look more grey than it is. Last photo is the one that appears closest to the approved spray out.
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bbrock |
Apr 16 2018, 05:37 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 |
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Phoenix914 |
Apr 16 2018, 05:51 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 389 Joined: 6-December 06 From: Oviedo, FL Member No.: 7,322 Region Association: South East States |
It looks amazing! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wub.gif)
If you could, please post what brand of paint you're using. |
914_7T3 |
Apr 16 2018, 06:14 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 |
It looks amazing! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wub.gif) If you could, please post what brand of paint you're using. Martin Senour Automotive Finishes manufactured by Sherman Williams. Its the only one that color matched on the spray out. Nothing else came even remotely close. |
914-300Hemi |
Apr 16 2018, 06:45 PM
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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.
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PanelBilly |
Apr 16 2018, 07:20 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,796 Joined: 23-July 06 From: Kent, Wa Member No.: 6,488 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Looks great. Now for some sanding.
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burton73 |
Apr 16 2018, 10:00 PM
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burton73 Group: Members Posts: 3,486 Joined: 2-January 07 From: Los Angeles Member No.: 7,414 Region Association: Southern California |
It's is looking like it is coming along nicely!
Bravo Bob B |
raynekat |
Apr 16 2018, 10:29 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,153 Joined: 30-December 14 From: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Member No.: 18,263 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Snazzy!
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Maltese Falcon |
Apr 16 2018, 10:37 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,629 Joined: 14-September 04 From: Mulholland SoCal Member No.: 2,755 Region Association: None |
Great project and I dig the Marathon Blue !
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914_7T3 |
Apr 21 2018, 04:25 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 |
Slight change in direction away from the 96MM P&Cs as the block is ready to go back together. I have since learned that the set of 96mm NPR P&Cs will tend to make the engine run hotter and will not be as quiet at idle. The quality is good, but not on par with German.
So decision was made to go with a NOS set of Kolben Schmidt 94mm P&Cs. Although, I'll be giving up the 10% power boost, the motor will be stock through and through with all German OEM parts. |
914_7T3 |
Apr 25 2018, 05:29 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 |
Had the Opportunity to finally see my car out of paint in the natural light. Color is a perfect match to the original and she is as straight as an arrow!
Couldn't be more pleased with how it turned out. Still need to get the bottom coated and sprayed and some partial reassembly before I can get her home. |
914_7T3 |
Apr 25 2018, 05:33 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 |
And These too, spamming my own thread!
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tygaboy |
Apr 25 2018, 06:36 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,268 Joined: 6-October 15 From: Petaluma, CA Member No.: 19,241 Region Association: Northern California |
Beautiful! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wub.gif)
You have to be happy with that result! Now the joy of working on reassembly and working near all that perfect paint! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/icon8.gif) I have that to look forward to, as well... Lots of tape and padded materials, a bit of patience and you'll do fine! Keep the pics coming. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/pray.gif) |
burton73 |
Apr 25 2018, 09:11 PM
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burton73 Group: Members Posts: 3,486 Joined: 2-January 07 From: Los Angeles Member No.: 7,414 Region Association: Southern California |
Jeffery,
Eric at PMB Performance wraps the cars in his shop with a clear cling wrap to protect the paint jobs while the cars are getting reassembled. A good tip as people can get near the new paint with tools or anything and even if they do not break paint you will be freeking out. You car is a super nice Blue and from here it looks very good. Assembly is going to be a big job and take more time than you may think but if steady you will get it done. Regards, Bob B (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/cheer.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/cheer.gif) |
Mueller |
Apr 25 2018, 09:18 PM
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914 Freak! Group: Members Posts: 17,146 Joined: 4-January 03 From: Antioch, CA Member No.: 87 Region Association: None |
wow that paint job is pretty.
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Lucky9146 |
Apr 25 2018, 09:31 PM
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Always Wanted A Bigger Go Cart Group: Members Posts: 1,605 Joined: 22-September 14 From: Poway California Member No.: 17,942 Region Association: Southern California |
Nothing like new paint! Congrats! Looks great. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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