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> Progress on the reassembly, Engine bay
simonjb
post Mar 2 2018, 12:13 PM
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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


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post Mar 2 2018, 12:16 PM
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Chimp Sanctuary NW. Check it out.
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A+ on the duct gaskets. Every bit of sealing helps. AM seals elsewhere are cost prohibitive.
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post Mar 27 2018, 06:18 PM
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Nice delivery today! From NHS
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post Apr 21 2018, 01:27 PM
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post Apr 21 2018, 05:42 PM
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Really nice.
Everything looks great!
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post Apr 21 2018, 05:50 PM
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Thank you. Its rewarding.
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post Apr 28 2018, 09:00 PM
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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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post Apr 28 2018, 09:12 PM
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Wow that car is sharp ,nice work really,way more flash than mine (IMG:style_emoticons/default/pray.gif) .
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post Apr 28 2018, 10:27 PM
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Your car is going to be beautiful. This is what I want to do when I really retire. Great work.
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post Apr 29 2018, 09:04 AM
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QUOTE(simonjb @ Apr 28 2018, 09:00 PM) *

- 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)
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post Apr 29 2018, 12:33 PM
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Thanks for the positive comments guys
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post Apr 29 2018, 02:17 PM
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Absolutely stunning. Very beautiful car. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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post Apr 30 2018, 10:01 AM
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Looks fantastic!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sunglasses.gif)
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post Apr 30 2018, 11:29 AM
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Wow beautiful, I love the clean work that you are doing.
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post May 1 2018, 07:09 AM
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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!
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post May 6 2018, 11:40 AM
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Some more progress...Does anyone know what the unattached wire goes to? Its brown with black. Thanks for the comments!

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post May 6 2018, 11:47 AM
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These builds (especially yours) are fun to watch. I feel like I'm looking at period factory construction photos.

Great work!!

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I'm guessing the rogue wire is the gas tank sender wire????
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post May 6 2018, 11:56 AM
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Dang! This is really looking good and agree, fun to watch! Great work! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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post May 16 2018, 06:04 PM
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Well, the journey continues, albeit slowly. Doing it as right as I can takes time. The blower went in smoothly, so that was good. Thanks for looking!

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post May 16 2018, 06:24 PM
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QUOTE(simonjb @ May 16 2018, 06:04 PM) *

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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