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> Why Didn't You do Anything to Your 914 Today?, or, What the Fuch is Keeping You From Working on it?
euro911
post May 6 2019, 09:00 PM
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Everybody posts what they've accomplished in the 'What Have You Done to Your 914 Today?' thread ... well, this is a special thread for us enthusiasts to post why we haven't worked on our car(s) and precisely why they're still on jack stands, and/or buried somewhere under mounds of shit in the garage, etc. ... some of them, for decades (IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif)


Since I'm one of 'those guys', I guess I'll start (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)

As some of youse guys may already know, in an effort to gain additional parking and work space, I've been prepping an area in my back yard to accommodate said space. I need more elbow room, because the cars are currently parked back-to-back in the narrow driveway, and that simply doesn't allow me to easily work on any of them. Having close access to the garage will also be a big plus.


Gravel & the rebar was installed today, need to put down some dobie blocks and the concrete is scheduled to get pumped in and troweled tomorrow ... weather permitting. The form running the length is spacing for bricks to line the edges between the new slab and the existing walkway, giving it a little more 'wife pleasing' appearance (IMG:style_emoticons/default/cheer.gif)

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The design retains some grass that the wife was adamant about, and a sweeping curve, which will allow any of vehicles parked there an unobstructed path through the bottleneck to the driveway. The curved portion will also receive brick edging, creating an eye appealing appearance, but retaining a more utilitarian purpose. At least, that's how I sold my wife on the whole idea (IMG:style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif)

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I should be able to utilize the new-found pavement in a few weeks if all goes as planned ...

Polishing my tools as we speak. Wait ... that didn't sound right (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif)
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euro911   Why Didn't You do Anything to Your 914 Today?   May 6 2019, 09:00 PM
jd74914   it was new tool (tractor?) day for me!   Jan 30 2023, 06:03 PM
Superhawk996   it was new tool (tractor?) day for me! ...   Jan 30 2023, 06:22 PM
jd74914   :worship: Wanna’ come dig a foundation for ...   Jan 30 2023, 08:24 PM
r_towle   I have a 510….getting to be too big. I’m gonna...   Jan 30 2023, 08:29 PM
jd74914   I have a 510….getting to be too big. I’m gonn...   Jan 31 2023, 11:57 AM
CCE   Just resting.   Jan 31 2023, 09:29 AM
Cairo94507   I wanted to go out in the garage and work on my ca...   Feb 24 2023, 03:38 PM
Root_Werks   Spent past few days installing a Berg 5spd in my B...   Feb 24 2023, 05:23 PM
Root_Werks   Size difference:   Feb 24 2023, 05:24 PM
SKL1   Didn't play in the shop- binged the new seas...   Feb 24 2023, 08:05 PM
Jett   Picked up a new to me teener… never seen a grey ...   Feb 26 2023, 10:57 AM
Superhawk996   Yesterday was electronics repair day. The tread...   Feb 26 2023, 11:46 AM
Dion   Because Akita…. The pup wanted to track deer ins...   Feb 26 2023, 12:15 PM
mgarrison   Well...Sue our daughter's trainer is 78 and st...   Mar 6 2023, 10:08 AM
anderssj   Dog day afternoon… I think I need to wash hi...   Mar 7 2023, 08:27 PM
r_towle   Still too cold.   Mar 7 2023, 08:35 PM
DRPHIL914   Why? - too hot, too much pollen and I'm dang t...   Mar 8 2023, 07:05 AM
ValcoOscar   In my spare time, I've helped out a local memb...   Mar 27 2023, 11:18 AM
ValcoOscar   RE: Why Didn't You do Anything to Your 914 Today?   Mar 27 2023, 11:18 AM
Root_Werks   Holy paint jobs Batman! That 914 had about as...   Mar 27 2023, 12:33 PM
mb911   Because the 928 was under the 914 and now the 944 ...   Mar 27 2023, 01:40 PM
DrinkMan   Because I'm not at home with the garage with a...   Mar 27 2023, 02:03 PM
euro911   Still doing remodel projects at the CA house :saw...   Apr 5 2023, 04:54 PM
SKL1   Not at home- in Charlotte for a track event at Cha...   Apr 5 2023, 06:13 PM
mgarrison   Had to be "Barn Dad" the last two Saturd...   Apr 10 2023, 12:50 PM
jd74914   Had to be "Barn Dad" the last two Satur...   Apr 11 2023, 01:42 PM
Superhawk996   Keeping the tractor theme going. Neighbors Ford ...   Apr 26 2023, 08:01 AM
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Superhawk996   Neighbors Ford 545 Hydrostatic steering valve st...   Jul 18 2023, 05:44 PM
Root_Werks   Installed drop spindles on my Bug. Finally someon...   May 5 2023, 10:08 AM
DRPHIL914   Installed drop spindles on my Bug. Finally someo...   Jun 21 2023, 03:42 PM
PlantMan   Pulled the old C6 and installed a T18 in the Ol...   May 5 2023, 10:32 AM
ValcoOscar   I have not done anything with my 914's since r...   Jun 21 2023, 09:43 AM
Shivers   I have not done anything with my 914's since ...   Jun 21 2023, 09:54 AM
bkrantz   Jury duty. :angry:   Jun 21 2023, 07:48 PM
East coaster   Bought this distraction……   Jun 22 2023, 05:06 AM
Shivers   Supposed to be 118 today. Just too hot   Jul 16 2023, 12:50 PM
930cabman   Supposed to be 118 today. Just too hot Just t...   Jul 16 2023, 03:54 PM
Shivers   Supposed to be 118 today. Just too hot Just ...   Jul 18 2023, 08:34 AM
Front yard mechanic   Worked on the other targa new MPI wheel   Jul 17 2023, 05:11 PM
914e   Already 24 days of this. I ran out time to comp...   Jul 24 2023, 09:34 PM
Jett   Took the rear-end out of our wagon… looks like t...   Aug 1 2023, 09:54 PM
ClayPerrine   Kidney stone... :wince:   Aug 2 2023, 08:53 AM
Root_Werks   Left headlight on my Mexi-Bug has had a bullseye h...   Aug 4 2023, 04:08 PM
East coaster   Cause I did this instead……   Aug 4 2023, 06:55 PM
Cairo94507   In Maui to relax for a week; ran into Tom who I se...   Aug 6 2023, 07:57 PM
Front yard mechanic   In Maui to relax for a week; ran into Tom who I s...   Oct 27 2023, 06:17 PM
jd74914   Spent the weekend trenching and running a few hund...   Aug 8 2023, 08:47 PM
Mueller   Made some speaker wire lug holders for my home bui...   Aug 20 2023, 12:24 AM
Shivers   RE: Why Didn't You do Anything to Your 914 Today?   Aug 20 2023, 08:05 AM
ClayPerrine   Doing yearly trailer maintenance before the trip t...   Aug 20 2023, 02:50 PM
Shivers   Doing yearly trailer maintenance before the trip ...   Aug 20 2023, 07:02 PM
Shivers   I drove through worst, but couldn’t drive and...   Aug 21 2023, 11:40 AM
Jett   Got some art for the garage framed…   Oct 27 2023, 02:10 PM
Shivers   RE: Why Didn't You do Anything to Your 914 Today?   Oct 27 2023, 03:59 PM
burton73   If you take Paxlovid for your covid there is...   Oct 27 2023, 09:00 PM
Shivers   Thanks. My wife is in a nursing facility right now...   Oct 28 2023, 01:21 AM
914_teener   First time I took the tops off the Bronc. Reminde...   Nov 4 2023, 02:20 PM
Jett   Added some new pics to the garage wall   Nov 5 2023, 10:42 AM
Shivers   Helped a friend with fenders and sliders. Rear ...   Nov 6 2023, 09:45 AM
Root_Werks   Pulled the Berg 5spd back out of my Bug for gear s...   Dec 1 2023, 06:08 PM
Root_Werks   For those who know Bugs, engine pulls are usually ...   Dec 1 2023, 06:10 PM
StratPlayer   Put it away for the winter today, :(   Dec 1 2023, 08:11 PM
sb914   work work work   Dec 2 2023, 10:42 AM
DRPHIL914   Nuclear stress test today :angry: been laying...   Dec 4 2023, 08:11 AM
Cairo94507   Prayers going your way. :(   Dec 4 2023, 08:34 AM
Jett   Best of luck Phil!   Dec 4 2023, 09:26 AM
burton73   I am feeling you brother, stay strong. Best Bob B   Dec 4 2023, 09:36 AM
Geezer914   Wishing you a speedy recovery.   Dec 4 2023, 04:41 PM
Eddie914   Best Wishes! Heal fast! I agree ... seek ...   Dec 4 2023, 04:56 PM
DRPHIL914   Prayers going your way. :( Best of luck Phil...   Dec 5 2023, 07:08 AM
Shivers   I hope it is good news Phil. @DRPHIL914   Dec 5 2023, 08:03 AM
DRPHIL914   I hope it is good news Phil. [b]@[url=http://ww...   Dec 9 2023, 06:29 PM
Jett   I hope it is good news Phil. [b]@[url=http://w...   Dec 9 2023, 06:56 PM
Front yard mechanic   We’ll be thinking of you on the 18th Phil and t...   Dec 9 2023, 06:41 PM
DRPHIL914   We’ll be thinking of you on the 18th Phil and ...   Dec 12 2023, 07:52 AM
AZBanks   Praying for you Phil. This is my excuse for the p...   Dec 12 2023, 03:25 PM
914_teener   Rode the new horse in the dirt....washed it.   Dec 14 2023, 07:23 PM
Root_Werks   Rode the new horse in the dirt....washed it. ...   Dec 15 2023, 04:53 PM
914_teener   Rode the new horse in the dirt....washed it. ...   Dec 16 2023, 03:45 PM
anderssj   Changed the oil and filter on our Volvo 240. Found...   Dec 16 2023, 03:24 PM
DRPHIL914   I hope it is good news Phil. [b]@[url=http://ww...   Dec 19 2023, 06:11 PM
Jett   That is good news!   Dec 19 2023, 08:36 PM
Shivers   @DRPHIL914 That’s wonderful. :) We should al...   Dec 19 2023, 09:31 PM
Front yard mechanic   Great :first: hope you have a good relaxing Chris...   Dec 19 2023, 09:46 PM
sb914   Great news !   Dec 19 2023, 10:06 PM
Cairo94507   I am going crazy waiting to start on the next evol...   Dec 30 2023, 01:29 PM
930cabman   Flew out several states to visit family for 5 days...   Dec 30 2023, 03:30 PM
Superhawk996   Fixing blown diff and trashed driveline on R/C car...   Dec 30 2023, 05:29 PM
Front yard mechanic   Fixing blown diff and trashed driveline on R/C ca...   Dec 31 2023, 07:10 AM
Superhawk996   Did you forget to put oil in it :poke: Touché...   Dec 31 2023, 01:55 PM
Jett   Fixing blown diff and trashed driveline on R/C ca...   Dec 31 2023, 11:15 AM
930cabman   Must be a bit of torque there   Dec 31 2023, 06:43 AM
Shivers   My wife fell and broke her hip, no work for a bit....   Dec 31 2023, 07:16 PM
Spoke   This weekend was engine/transmission drop in the 9...   Dec 31 2023, 07:37 PM
burton73   Working on running air lines to my mill and built ...   Jan 3 2024, 06:14 PM
Shivers   Working on running air lines to my mill and built...   Jan 3 2024, 07:15 PM
Jett   Working on running air lines to my mill and built...   Jan 3 2024, 08:31 PM
AZBanks   Great News Phil! I didn't work on the 914...   Jan 3 2024, 10:02 PM
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