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> OT: Arne’s post-teener projects, Retirement project #8, 1969 Ford Bronco
arne
post Nov 27 2017, 08:38 PM
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I tried, folks, really I did. Since I sold the yellow 2.0 I’ve looked into 3 different 914s. None were good enough that I felt I could refresh them and still break even later. So I had to look at other options.

“And now for something completely different.”

In fact, it doesn’t get much different, really. Japanese. 50+ years old. Not what anyone would consider as “sporty” in any normal sense of the word. But I think it’ll be a pretty cool project, all the same.

1964 Toyota FJ40 Land Cruiser. All original, with a rare factory PTO winch. I’ve got a lot of new stuff to learn, and I don’t think I can learn it here. It’s been a fun time, 914world is great!

Wish me luck!

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post Feb 13 2020, 10:51 AM
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In my garage now, and reassembly is in progress. Gearing up my resolve to begin a task that is foreign to 914 owners -- installing the headliner!

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post Feb 13 2020, 11:16 AM
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Arne - Looks fantastic. Are you keeping this one?
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post Feb 13 2020, 11:21 AM
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SILVER! STUNNING! The brightwork is beautiful. You do great work.
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post Feb 13 2020, 01:22 PM
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Arne - Looks fantastic. Are you keeping this one?

Yes, this one is for me.
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post Mar 4 2020, 07:00 PM
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post Mar 4 2020, 10:57 PM
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What a knock out job and in my fave Early color. Very well done
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post Mar 4 2020, 11:18 PM
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Wow, car is gorgeous, Arne! Thank you for sharing your projects here....

There's just something about a cool car freshly repainted in silver—before everything goes back on. Not sure what that is, but I've noticed it across a lot of kinds of cars.
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post Mar 5 2020, 07:38 AM
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Yeah it's a timeless color. Very "classy" no matter what the trend of the day is. Great work Arne, it's really turned out nice.
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post Apr 7 2020, 06:20 PM
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First shakedown drive yesterday. Last drive was 6½ months ago. Went well. The steering wheel was a couple of splines off, and I've got something in the back rattling a bit at idle. The rest of the car seems tight and ready to go.

After a few final details, I'm considering the exterior work to be done for now. Yes, at some point I'll start upgrading various bits of exterior trim that I reused from before the paint work, but for now it looks pretty darn good.

On to the interior now.

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post Apr 7 2020, 06:57 PM
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Looks great!
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post May 4 2020, 07:09 PM
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The interior is now pretty well taken care of too, other than re-wrapping the steering wheel. (Leather for that arrives later this week.) Starting to consider all the A/C parts now. Other than the A/C, the car is ready to drive now.

While I'm not quite ready for something else yet, I am starting to sniff around for my next project. Will have to be a cheap one, as I'm not selling this car (or any other stuff) to finance it.

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post May 15 2020, 01:56 PM
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Finished wrapping the steering wheel today, getting ready to go for a drive, as the Oregon rain is supposed to return tomorrow.

Scored another missing part this week, still need brackets and knobs. But tested it, and it works great.

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Finished wrapping the steering wheel today, getting ready to go for a drive, as the Oregon rain is supposed to return tomorrow.

Scored another missing part this week, still need brackets and knobs. But tested it, and it works great.

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Nice radio!

You one of them CW, NOS parts collectors I've been hearing about? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)
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post May 15 2020, 11:22 PM
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Nice radio!

You one of them CW, NOS parts collectors I've been hearing about? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)

Nope. Far more likely to buy repro than NOS. Not just the cost, I'd feel bad using and wearing out some rare NOS part.

In fact this radio is far from NOS. Rather used, in fact. I had to spend 10 minutes cleaning it to get it to look that good.

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post Aug 23 2020, 11:53 AM
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So the 911 is now mostly complete. About all that is left is re-working the factory A/C. No rush there.

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So I've been watching for a next project to consume my time. Something fun to build, and that I can sell when done and not get too far underwater in. I think I've got it selected, stay tuned...
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post Aug 23 2020, 12:12 PM
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Good selection/choices so far - bring it!
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post Aug 23 2020, 06:01 PM
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Verbal deal made, money changes hands tomorrow.

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post Aug 23 2020, 06:51 PM
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That'll be a fun one. You going stock? GTI trim? Always thought an engine swap to a slightly more powerful one would make that a great daily driver.
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That'll be a fun one. You going stock? GTI trim? Always thought an engine swap to a slightly more powerful one would make that a great daily driver.

Engine swap is already done, but needs some troubleshooting and tidying. Running a '92 2.0 16v and 5 speed from a Passat. Has already been converted to the round headlight front end, too. So GTI look is a good possibility.
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post Aug 23 2020, 07:05 PM
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Oh man that's a GREAT one to start with. 2.0 is perfect. Not too crazy but it'll keep up with traffic. Looking forward to the updates as usual!
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