Progress on the reassembly, Engine bay |
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Progress on the reassembly, Engine bay |
simonjb |
Mar 2 2018, 12:13 PM
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KiwiMan Group: Members Posts: 563 Joined: 18-October 16 From: Stamford, Connecticut Member No.: 20,505 Region Association: North East States |
A bit more progress..Engine work..
Added the Taco plate cover and ran the wire Added the red seals from 914 Rubber to the heater connections |
rhodyguy |
Mar 2 2018, 12:16 PM
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Chimp Sanctuary NW. Check it out. Group: Members Posts: 22,042 Joined: 2-March 03 From: Orion's Bell. The BELL! Member No.: 378 Region Association: Galt's Gulch |
A+ on the duct gaskets. Every bit of sealing helps. AM seals elsewhere are cost prohibitive.
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simonjb |
Mar 27 2018, 06:18 PM
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KiwiMan Group: Members Posts: 563 Joined: 18-October 16 From: Stamford, Connecticut Member No.: 20,505 Region Association: North East States |
Nice delivery today! From NHS
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simonjb |
Apr 21 2018, 01:27 PM
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KiwiMan Group: Members Posts: 563 Joined: 18-October 16 From: Stamford, Connecticut Member No.: 20,505 Region Association: North East States |
More progress - on its wheels! [attachmentid=647
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raynekat |
Apr 21 2018, 05:42 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,146 Joined: 30-December 14 From: BORING, Oregon Member No.: 18,263 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Really nice.
Everything looks great! |
simonjb |
Apr 21 2018, 05:50 PM
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KiwiMan Group: Members Posts: 563 Joined: 18-October 16 From: Stamford, Connecticut Member No.: 20,505 Region Association: North East States |
Thank you. Its rewarding.
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simonjb |
Apr 28 2018, 09:00 PM
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KiwiMan Group: Members Posts: 563 Joined: 18-October 16 From: Stamford, Connecticut Member No.: 20,505 Region Association: North East States |
So I made some more progress, but two steps forward and one back. The paint shop had reattached the front suspension and all was done nicely - that’s when I went to reinstall the lower part of the steering shaft and hockey puck. Well, as most of you know, that can’t be done unless you drop the front suspension. Ugh. So I had to do all of that, and then placed the dust cover and new bearing and seal over the shaft before i raised up the suspension and guided the shaft through the body into the rear of the dash area. In any case, a few hours later and the steering was all reconnected.
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porschetub |
Apr 28 2018, 09:12 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,695 Joined: 25-July 15 From: New Zealand Member No.: 18,995 Region Association: None |
Wow that car is sharp ,nice work really,way more flash than mine (IMG:style_emoticons/default/pray.gif) .
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bobboinski |
Apr 28 2018, 10:27 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 197 Joined: 23-April 16 From: Petaluma Member No.: 19,929 Region Association: Northern California |
Your car is going to be beautiful. This is what I want to do when I really retire. Great work.
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bbrock |
Apr 29 2018, 09:04 AM
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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 |
- that’s when I went to reinstall the lower part of the steering shaft and hockey puck. Well, as most of you know, that can’t be done unless you drop the front suspension. Ugh. Maybe most know this, but not all, and you probably saved me from making that mistake when my car goes back together. I'm loving watching your showstopper go back together. Fantastic work! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) |
simonjb |
Apr 29 2018, 12:33 PM
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KiwiMan Group: Members Posts: 563 Joined: 18-October 16 From: Stamford, Connecticut Member No.: 20,505 Region Association: North East States |
Thanks for the positive comments guys
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Cairo94507 |
Apr 29 2018, 02:17 PM
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Michael Group: Members Posts: 9,650 Joined: 1-November 08 From: Auburn, CA Member No.: 9,712 Region Association: Northern California |
Absolutely stunning. Very beautiful car. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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gothspeed |
Apr 30 2018, 10:01 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,539 Joined: 3-February 09 From: SoCal Member No.: 10,019 Region Association: None |
Looks fantastic!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sunglasses.gif)
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autopro |
Apr 30 2018, 11:29 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 306 Joined: 14-January 18 From: San Diego / Tijuana Member No.: 21,797 Region Association: Southern California |
Wow beautiful, I love the clean work that you are doing.
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simonjb |
May 1 2018, 07:09 AM
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KiwiMan Group: Members Posts: 563 Joined: 18-October 16 From: Stamford, Connecticut Member No.: 20,505 Region Association: North East States |
I grew up in New Zealand where my uncle was a mechanic at a small gas station. He showed me from an early age how to work on cars and I have been hooked ever since.
This 1972 914 was a low mileage model (38,000 miles) - but needed some rust work and we decided on a full body respray. Tearing it down was fun, and didn't take too much time. However, I am continually amazed at how long the rebuild is taking. Now I understand why the restoration shop bills can add up so quickly. And as I am sure we all appreciate, if you want it done right you have to do it carefully and slowly. Even still, its fun to do and nice to get the feedback. Thanks. On a separate point, a shout out to 914Rubber and Mike. I was having some real trouble with the front and side main seal that runs around the windscreen. Finally I received some advice that really worked, plus some of my own: - I replaced the screws holding in the side trim with a lower profile screws - Soaked the seal in hot soapy water - Opened up one side of the channel a small amount with a flat blade (no twisting !) - Applied some amount of lube Then instead of pushing the seal in lengthwise, I inserted the inward side into the track and pushed the outside edge into the outside track using a flat screw driver. Was done in about 5 mins. Worked like a champ. The best part was that the new seal from 914rubber fit and held perfectly all by itself along the top of the windscreen. Much improved! |
simonjb |
May 6 2018, 11:40 AM
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KiwiMan Group: Members Posts: 563 Joined: 18-October 16 From: Stamford, Connecticut Member No.: 20,505 Region Association: North East States |
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Larmo63 |
May 6 2018, 11:47 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,264 Joined: 3-March 14 From: San Clemente, Ca Member No.: 17,068 Region Association: Southern California |
These builds (especially yours) are fun to watch. I feel like I'm looking at period factory construction photos.
Great work!! (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/smilie_pokal.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif) I'm guessing the rogue wire is the gas tank sender wire???? |
Lucky9146 |
May 6 2018, 11:56 AM
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Always Wanted A Bigger Go Cart Group: Members Posts: 1,599 Joined: 22-September 14 From: Poway California Member No.: 17,942 Region Association: Southern California |
Dang! This is really looking good and agree, fun to watch! Great work! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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simonjb |
May 16 2018, 06:04 PM
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KiwiMan Group: Members Posts: 563 Joined: 18-October 16 From: Stamford, Connecticut Member No.: 20,505 Region Association: North East States |
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bbrock |
May 16 2018, 06:24 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 |
The blower went in smoothly, so that was good. I did not know that was possible. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/clap56.gif) Thank you for posting your progress. This is going to be my official reassembly model if I ever make it that far. |
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