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tvdinnerbythepool
post Aug 1 2019, 08:44 PM
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What started out as a quick tune up turned into 3 months of pain, pleasure, headaches, backaches, money being spent, more money being spent and a lot of lessons learned. I'm a 60's and 70's Ford guy that has come over to the German side so this is all new to me.

Many thanks to the 914World community. I would be well and truly up shit creek without you guys responding to my stupid questions. Hopefully i'll be like you guys soon passing this info down the line.

Thanks to Pelican, Sierra Madre, Auto Atlanta, 914Rubber, 914WERKE for carrying the parts to keep these things on the road.

And an extra shout out to @MEPSTEIN for sending me free of charge the correct ECU for my 1970. Turns out I have the wrong ECU (thanks prior owner for that hidden little gem!...not) and this solved some major problems I've been fighting for the better part of the year. Your generosity is greatly appreciated.

Jobs done:
-Engine Re-Seal, Thorough cleaning and parts painted
-Valve Adjust
-New FI Harness (Mr. Bowlsby)
-New Engine Shelf, Battery Tray, Support etc.
-Stainless Fuel Lines
-Fuel Pump re-located to under tank with all new lines throughout
-Correct ECU Installed
-Injectors serviced
-All new vacuum lines
-Converted to paper air cleaner (Rich at 914WERKE)

And holy crap did I learn a lot about my car.
I shall continue to "Un-Pimp My Ride" and put it back to stock...funny how it's getting better and better the closer I get it to the way it was! (With the exception of points because those things suck!, lol)

-Rob
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post Aug 1 2019, 09:12 PM
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Love this: "...funny how it's getting better and better the closer I get it to the way it was!"

(With the exception of points because those things suck!, lol) But I have always run traditional points, never an issue, ever.

Beautiful 914 BTW.
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post Aug 1 2019, 09:53 PM
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I feel your love, pain frustration trepidation and appreciation.
Nice job.

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post Aug 1 2019, 11:08 PM
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Very nice looking 914.
keep up the good work.
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post Aug 2 2019, 02:21 AM
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Great that she is back on the road. Great looking car.
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post Aug 2 2019, 03:52 AM
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Very nice!

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post Aug 2 2019, 04:56 AM
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Agreed! Great looking car. Hope to see it in person sometime.

It seems like you just joined us, but you've really made amazing progress. You should be proud
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post Aug 2 2019, 04:59 AM
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Great Job !
Beautiful car.
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post Aug 2 2019, 07:48 AM
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Congrats, Rob....

Just want to DITTO your words here:

"Many thanks to the 914World community. I would be well and truly up shit creek without you guys responding to my stupid questions. Hopefully i'll be like you guys soon passing this info down the line.

Thanks to Pelican, Sierra Madre, Auto Atlanta, 914Rubber, 914WERKE for carrying the parts to keep these things on the road. "

I still have a way to go before my '76 2.0 is running well - but I'm on the path.......

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QUOTE(tvdinnerbythepool @ Aug 1 2019, 08:44 PM) *

What started out as a quick tune up turned into 3 months of pain, pleasure, headaches, backaches, money being spent, more money being spent and a lot of lessons learned. I'm a 60's and 70's Ford guy that has come over to the German side so this is all new to me.

Many thanks to the 914World community. I would be well and truly up shit creek without you guys responding to my stupid questions. Hopefully i'll be like you guys soon passing this info down the line.

Thanks to Pelican, Sierra Madre, Auto Atlanta, 914Rubber, 914WERKE for carrying the parts to keep these things on the road.

And an extra shout out to @MEPSTEIN for sending me free of charge the correct ECU for my 1970. Turns out I have the wrong ECU (thanks prior owner for that hidden little gem!...not) and this solved some major problems I've been fighting for the better part of the year. Your generosity is greatly appreciated.

Jobs done:
-Engine Re-Seal, Thorough cleaning and parts painted
-Valve Adjust
-New FI Harness (Mr. Bowlsby)
-New Engine Shelf, Battery Tray, Support etc.
-Stainless Fuel Lines
-Fuel Pump re-located to under tank with all new lines throughout
-Correct ECU Installed
-Injectors serviced
-All new vacuum lines
-Converted to paper air cleaner (Rich at 914WERKE)

And holy crap did I learn a lot about my car.
I shall continue to "Un-Pimp My Ride" and put it back to stock...funny how it's getting better and better the closer I get it to the way it was! (With the exception of points because those things suck!, lol)

-Rob
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post Aug 2 2019, 08:21 AM
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As a fellow Ford guy, I understand your pain moving into the world of German cars. After years of knowing your car from one end to the other... everything changes and you're starting over from scratch.
I still have my 62 Galaxie just to keep my sanity. Great looking 914 by the way!
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post Aug 2 2019, 10:04 AM
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QUOTE(twistedstang @ Aug 2 2019, 07:21 AM) *

As a fellow Ford guy, I understand your pain moving into the world of German cars. After years of knowing your car from one end to the other... everything changes and you're starting over from scratch.
I still have my 62 Galaxie just to keep my sanity. Great looking 914 by the way!


Thanks man! Love Galaxies for sure. I had a 66 Ranchero which we restored from head to toe that I sold to get the 914. My mom has a 1970 Maverick that we converted to a 302 and disc brakes. Dad has a 65 Ranchero and we've got a 70 F250 for dump runs etc. Love all the old Fords but I've always dreamed of Porsche's! Hoping to get a 356 someday.
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post Aug 2 2019, 11:05 AM
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(IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) Awesome. If ever up in the North Seattle area let me know. I'm at a shop in the Greenwood area and live in Mukilteo. Always fun seeing 914s up and running. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif)
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post Aug 2 2019, 11:18 AM
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Great Job! Great looking 914....
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post Aug 2 2019, 12:45 PM
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Great car. Hope to see it soon
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post Aug 2 2019, 04:03 PM
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Very nice 914! It takes diligence sometimes but great result.
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post Aug 3 2019, 07:28 AM
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QUOTE(tvdinnerbythepool @ Aug 1 2019, 06:44 PM) *

What started out as a quick tune up turned into 3 months of pain, pleasure, headaches, backaches, money being spent, more money being spent and a lot of lessons learned. I'm a 60's and 70's Ford guy that has come over to the German side so this is all new to me.

Many thanks to the 914World community. I would be well and truly up shit creek without you guys responding to my stupid questions. Hopefully i'll be like you guys soon passing this info down the line.

Thanks to Pelican, Sierra Madre, Auto Atlanta, 914Rubber, 914WERKE for carrying the parts to keep these things on the road.

And an extra shout out to @MEPSTEIN for sending me free of charge the correct ECU for my 1970. Turns out I have the wrong ECU (thanks prior owner for that hidden little gem!...not) and this solved some major problems I've been fighting for the better part of the year. Your generosity is greatly appreciated.

Jobs done:
-Engine Re-Seal, Thorough cleaning and parts painted
-Valve Adjust
-New FI Harness (Mr. Bowlsby)
-New Engine Shelf, Battery Tray, Support etc.
-Stainless Fuel Lines
-Fuel Pump re-located to under tank with all new lines throughout
-Correct ECU Installed
-Injectors serviced
-All new vacuum lines
-Converted to paper air cleaner (Rich at 914WERKE)

And holy crap did I learn a lot about my car.
I shall continue to "Un-Pimp My Ride" and put it back to stock...funny how it's getting better and better the closer I get it to the way it was! (With the exception of points because those things suck!, lol)

-Rob
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Great job! I’m in the stages of frustration and excitement....nice to see you come out the other side, love the spoiler....enjoy! And thanks for sharing it...
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post Nov 19 2019, 12:12 AM
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Various wheels we spoke offline about.

The first pic are freshly powder coated stock rims with hub caps
The second pic shows a set of four wheels with a painted finish — purchased from a member three years ago
The third pic shows a set recently restored by Al Reed

For your car I would go with the hub caps, which I believe are period correct.


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post Nov 19 2019, 12:33 AM
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Looks great with the caps. In fact it is just a great looking car. Congrats on getting her back on the road where she belongs.
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post Nov 19 2019, 07:07 AM
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I'm glad that I could have a 0.001% part of getting your car back on the road. I'm always happy to send a part that will get used vs sitting in a box at my house. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif)
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post Nov 19 2019, 07:21 AM
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It has been several years, but I found great help here too. I remember one night going back and forth to the PC (no lap top or smart phone at the time). @Timothy28_ND had me testing and retesting and changing parts... before I knew it was 2 am. He may have done that with me for several nights. 52000 miles later and my car is a dream to drive not perfect but just right.

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