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> Progress on the reassembly, Engine bay
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post Jan 29 2018, 07:53 PM
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I finally decided that I should replace the vinyl on the sail and roll bar. I debated leaving it - but given I’ve refreshed everything else, I decided to go ahead. Stage one was removal of the old vinyl...not bad underneath after 40 plus years!

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post Feb 3 2018, 03:33 PM
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Ready to cement the new Sail and cross-beam from 914Rubber
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post Feb 4 2018, 12:25 AM
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Your progress is inspiring me to push forward. It must be so nice to work in a shiny, new, clean engine bay. I'm jealous!

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post Feb 4 2018, 03:15 AM
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Car is looking fantastic. I can't wait until this part in my build, I've got boxes stashed of new parts ready to install and a big order on its way from 914rubber right now.

Keep up the good work and looking forward to more updates.
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post Feb 4 2018, 02:52 PM
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Commenced work on the front bearings and brakes today...
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post Feb 5 2018, 09:43 AM
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QUOTE(simonjb @ Dec 23 2017, 05:31 PM) *

Had the car repainted and am now in the process of reassembling. I am surprised by the amount of time it takes to put everything back together...put new SS line and fuel pump for the 2.3.




Nice fuel pump install! I was thinking to mount it in that general area. What did you use to mount the fuel pump? Threaded insert into panel? Does the filter have a 'mount' to firewall?
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post Feb 5 2018, 11:42 AM
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QUOTE(simonjb @ Dec 23 2017, 05:31 PM) *

Had the car repainted and am now in the process of reassembling. I am surprised by the amount of time it takes to put everything back together...put new SS line and fuel pump for the 2.3.




Nice fuel pump install! I was thinking to mount it in that general area. What did you use to mount the fuel pump? Threaded insert into panel? Does the filter have a 'mount' to firewall?



I must send out kudos to Chris at Tangerine[u]. He came up with the mounting and has the parts to make it all come together. I mounted the pump with a bolt and nut all the way through the firewall. The filter "hangs" , but its not going anywhere.
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post Feb 5 2018, 11:49 AM
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So, after fretting about how hard it could be to mount the front hubs, I managed to do both within an hour.

I removed old bearings and ground down the outer edges to use as a punch. Froze the races overnight and got all 4 of them seated nicely with some gentle guidance - made sure they all set perfectly. Placed the new well greased up bearings in and she went right on to the spindle! I was worried because the old ones were stuck on very tightly. Tightened the nut up and then slack off a 1/4 turn, then hand tight while rotating the wheel. Then new caps.

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post Feb 5 2018, 04:29 PM
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Started on re-doing the vinyl. It really takes some time to make sure you don't mess it up! Cutting the bottom of the sail was scary

Old vs New and partial install..

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post Feb 5 2018, 04:59 PM
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QUOTE(simonjb @ Feb 5 2018, 09:42 AM) *

QUOTE(gothspeed @ Feb 5 2018, 10:43 AM) *

QUOTE(simonjb @ Dec 23 2017, 05:31 PM) *

Had the car repainted and am now in the process of reassembling. I am surprised by the amount of time it takes to put everything back together...put new SS line and fuel pump for the 2.3.




Nice fuel pump install! I was thinking to mount it in that general area. What did you use to mount the fuel pump? Threaded insert into panel? Does the filter have a 'mount' to firewall?



I must send out kudos to Chris at Tangerine[u]. He came up with the mounting and has the parts to make it all come together. I mounted the pump with a bolt and nut all the way through the firewall. The filter "hangs" , but its not going anywhere.


car looks great! thanks for the info on the fuel pump install (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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post Feb 10 2018, 12:59 PM
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Finally managed to finish the new vinyl. Not a hard job, but finicky and time consuming.

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post Feb 19 2018, 10:23 AM
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The dash is finally coming together. Gauges are at NH speedometer getting a renovation and should be back soon. I'll finish the wiring when I install the battery and make sure that all is ok.

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post Feb 19 2018, 10:41 AM
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Beautiful clean and top class work.
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post Feb 19 2018, 10:46 AM
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First class work.
That little rubber bushing is probably the e brake sleeve.
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post Feb 19 2018, 11:42 AM
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Thanks guys. Its time consuming, but very rewarding. Now I know why it costs so much to have it professionally done.
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post Feb 19 2018, 12:34 PM
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Thanks guys. Its time consuming, but very rewarding. Now I know why it costs so much to have it professionally done.


Looks great!
When we build from the ground up at the shop, it always seems like it should go together much faster but it doesn't.

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post Feb 19 2018, 10:45 PM
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post Feb 22 2018, 11:35 AM
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I have been slowly restoring my 1974 with about 38,000 miles on the clock. As you can see below, I've stripped it all the way down. I am also re-thinking if I should also replace the front and rear shocks? The rear ones are BOGE and look original. The car only has 38,000 miles, but it is over 40 years old...plus would it be easier now than latter?

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post Feb 22 2018, 12:39 PM
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QUOTE(simonjb @ Feb 22 2018, 12:35 PM) *

I have been slowly restoring my 1974 with about 38,000 miles on the clock. As you can see below, I've stripped it all the way down. I am also re-thinking if I should also replace the front and rear shocks? The rear ones are BOGE and look original. The car only has 38,000 miles, but it is over 40 years old...plus would it be easier now than latter?

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Easy enough to strip them down (borrow a spring compressor from your local FLAPS)
then clean & repaint you can test the shocks to see if still good then.
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post Feb 22 2018, 01:45 PM
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Thanks for the Pics. I am a couple of months behind you so am storing some of your photos!!!
Is that a Tangerine Fuel kit?
Thanks
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