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| stevegm |
 Jan 18 2020, 06:25 PM
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Advanced Member  Group: Members Posts: 2,111 Joined: 14-July 14 From: North Carolina Member No.: 17,633 Region Association: South East States 
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4 days to Amelia!
I thought I’d start a thread for anyone getting your car ready for Werks Reunion/Amelia Island. I’d love hear about your progress. If you’re like me, you probably need some encouragement. I have no idea how a I will get the car ready in time. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif) But a deadline with some accountability will help. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/evilgrin.gif) My goal is to do something on it every day. We will see. So where are you on getting your car ready? Here is where I am starting: I made some more room in the garage and got it turned around today. But family duties kept me from getting anything else done. Here is what I need to do in the next month or so: Get engine running - rebuilt, but never run but for a few minutes at most Install carbs Pull the alternator back out because I get spark when I hook up battery - back plate of alternator grounding out? Put side windows and wing windows back in - Uggg Install new rubber Install windshield Install rear window Install engine lid and 3 powder coated grills Install headlight covers Install side rocker covers Install chrome Get new tires mounted on wheels Install master cylinder/bleed brakes Install shifter hook shift rod up Install interior - carpet, back pad, etc. Install new steering wheel I think that pretty much covers it. Attached thumbnail(s) 
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| Tdskip |
Jan 18 2020, 06:55 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,684 Joined: 1-December 17 From: soCal Member No.: 21,666 Region Association: None
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Please do keep us posted - lots of to but very doable I think Focusing on the mechanical stuff would probably be a good idea.
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| DRPHIL914 |
Jan 19 2020, 08:10 AM
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Dr. Phil Group: Members Posts: 5,758 Joined: 9-December 09 From: Bluffton, SC Member No.: 11,106 Region Association: South East States
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Crap is it that soon?? Well, off we go. You have a lot but very doable , for sure a few late nights and weekends .
I have to re-do the targa bar vinyl and get new tires on my 7” rims for rear, that’s about it for me. Keep posting - maybe you can get some help? We are som much more spread out than the west coast guys but if you are in the Charlotte NC area there are a few of us in SC and NC not far away maybe one weekend can help get those windows and interior back in place. Phil |
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| BENBRO02 |
Jan 19 2020, 09:12 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 480 Joined: 6-March 15 From: Nokesville, Virginia Member No.: 18,493 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
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I need to do the following:
Adjust the valves Change the oil Replace a noisy rear wheel bearing There are also other things I could do but probably won't get to them. The heater/defroster fan doesn't work, the headlight mechanisms need to be taken apart and greased. Amelia Island is only 678 miles from my house and my wife said she would go with me. What could go wrong? It's cold out there, I need a relatively warm day. |
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| stevend914 |
Jan 19 2020, 03:03 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 376 Joined: 13-December 16 From: Saint Louis Member No.: 20,670 Region Association: Upper MidWest
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I think I'm set to go - oil leak from Vermont/Okteenerfest trip repaired so fingers crossed. I'll find out the week before - driving to Texas for Hill Country Rallye.
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| VaccaRabite |
Jan 21 2020, 07:39 PM
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En Garde! Group: Admin Posts: 13,423 Joined: 15-December 03 From: Dallastown, PA Member No.: 1,435 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
I'm so far behind. Lots of little things that I want to do that I had planned to do on the lift - thats is still in the box...
And took apart my WRX and that needs to go back together first. Chances are I'll just be driving down in the 4Runner. Zach |
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| stevegm |
Jan 31 2020, 04:54 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,111 Joined: 14-July 14 From: North Carolina Member No.: 17,633 Region Association: South East States
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Ok, so zero progress since my first post. Now it is 35 days to Amelia.
In fairness, I knew I wouldn't get much done over the past 2 weeks, with the Daytona race being last week. So I am starting in earnest this weekend. Tomorrow's goals: 1. Figure out what parts I need to finish the car, so they can be ordered to arrive on time. 2. Get the engine back in. 3. Start to tackle the rubber. Last time I started to put it in, it didn't seem to fit correctly. Plus I am not too keen on gluing it in. I'd rather be able to take it out to make sure water isn't standing in the rubber channels around the hood. But, it doesn't seem like that is an option. I guess they have to be glued in? |
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| poorsche914 |
Jan 31 2020, 06:22 PM
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T4 Supercharged Group: Members Posts: 3,087 Joined: 28-May 09 From: Smoky Mountains Member No.: 10,419 Region Association: South East States |
I am in the beginning stages of swapping the 2056 from my LE into my '73 GT-flared car.
So far, I have dropped the engine from the LE. I need to clean it up, replace the rear seal, change oil and filter, change spark plugs, and adjust the valves before reinstalling. Will be dropping the supercharged engine from the '73 this weekend and putting it aside for eventual update to a megasquirt system. Before installing the 2056 will clean up the engine bay. Also want to tidy up the interior. It isn't too bad but want to at least add a stereo since tunes will be nice to have on the drive to Florida. Hope to have the '73 on the road by mid-February to give me time to drive it and work any unknown bugs out. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) |
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| stevend914 |
Feb 1 2020, 07:44 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 376 Joined: 13-December 16 From: Saint Louis Member No.: 20,670 Region Association: Upper MidWest
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Not has ready a I thought...need to replace the seat belts in the orange car. Hopefully get that done Sunday/Monday since it'll be much warmer than the 40 degrees it is today.
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| stevegm |
Feb 1 2020, 02:01 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,111 Joined: 14-July 14 From: North Carolina Member No.: 17,633 Region Association: South East States
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Engine is back in. Single carb is just to break it in, while I get the dual carbs ready.
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| DRPHIL914 |
Feb 1 2020, 02:36 PM
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Dr. Phil Group: Members Posts: 5,758 Joined: 9-December 09 From: Bluffton, SC Member No.: 11,106 Region Association: South East States
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QUOTE(stevegm @ Feb 1 2020, 03:01 PM)  Engine is back in. Single carb is just to break it in, while I get the dual carbs ready. That’s a big step Steve!!!! Have you taken those new red wheels in to get tires yet?? For sure take car of mechanicals first, if it’s safe to run and drive, drivetrain is set, the interior and other cosmetics can be done later once you know it can drive. |
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| stevegm |
Feb 1 2020, 03:21 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,111 Joined: 14-July 14 From: North Carolina Member No.: 17,633 Region Association: South East States
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QUOTE(DRPHIL914 @ Feb 1 2020, 03:36 PM) QUOTE(stevegm @ Feb 1 2020, 03:01 PM) Engine is back in. Single carb is just to break it in, while I get the dual carbs ready. That’s a big step Steve!!!! Have you taken those new red wheels in to get tires yet?? For sure take car of mechanicals first, if it’s safe to run and drive, drivetrain is set, the interior and other cosmetics can be done later once you know it can drive. Thanks. I do need to get tires and have them mounted. I actually can't remember what size tires I was going to go with. I need to figure that out again. I don't want to get tires and then not have them fit under the stock fenders. Rubber - did you glue yours in? I hate to glue it in the channel. I'd like to be able to pull it back out and dry the channels out. But, the rubber doesn't seem to fit quite right. So I may have to glue it in. |
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| rgalla9146 |
Feb 1 2020, 07:23 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,545 Joined: 23-November 05 From: Paramus NJ Member No.: 5,176 Region Association: None
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Anyone from the North East driving to Amelia ?
I'm seriously considering driving south in my GT project car. About thirteen hour spin for me. |
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| BENBRO02 |
Feb 1 2020, 07:40 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 480 Joined: 6-March 15 From: Nokesville, Virginia Member No.: 18,493 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
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QUOTE(rgalla9146 @ Feb 1 2020, 08:23 PM) Anyone from the North East driving to Amelia ? I'm seriously considering driving south in my GT project car. About thirteen hour spin for me. My wife and I will be leaving northern Virginia either Wednesday after work or early Thursday morning. We're planning on driving my 914. |
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| VaccaRabite |
Feb 2 2020, 08:01 PM
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En Garde! Group: Admin Posts: 13,423 Joined: 15-December 03 From: Dallastown, PA Member No.: 1,435 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Still have not done any work to my car. But I did take it for a 30 mile spin the other day while it was warm and there did not seem to be any salt on the road.
Zach |
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| rgalla9146 |
Feb 4 2020, 07:42 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,545 Joined: 23-November 05 From: Paramus NJ Member No.: 5,176 Region Association: None
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QUOTE(rgalla9146 @ Feb 1 2020, 08:23 PM) Anyone from the North East driving to Amelia ? I'm seriously considering driving south in my GT project car. About thirteen hour spin for me. Next question The Cars and coffee is free to anyone in a Porsche....just drive in ? Arrive at what time to be sure of entry ? Any info from experience is appreciated. TIA Rory |
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| poorsche914 |
Feb 4 2020, 08:06 AM
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T4 Supercharged Group: Members Posts: 3,087 Joined: 28-May 09 From: Smoky Mountains Member No.: 10,419 Region Association: South East States |
Supercharger removed (man, that thing is heavy!) and gearbox out. Will remove the engine this evening.
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| JFJ914 |
Feb 4 2020, 08:57 AM
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Senior Member Group: Benefactors Posts: 813 Joined: 13-June 03 From: Alpharetta, GA Member No.: 814 Region Association: South East States 
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QUOTE(rgalla9146 @ Feb 4 2020, 08:42 AM) QUOTE(rgalla9146 @ Feb 1 2020, 08:23 PM) Anyone from the North East driving to Amelia ? I'm seriously considering driving south in my GT project car. About thirteen hour spin for me. Next question The Cars and coffee is free to anyone in a Porsche....just drive in ? No, Cars & Coffee is free to spectate. Car entry is by invitation only after you send in a mail request. That closed in December. Arrive at what time to be sure of entry ? The event is almost all day, find parking (that's the hard part) and walk in. Any info from experience is appreciated. TIA Rory |
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| stevend914 |
Feb 5 2020, 10:23 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 376 Joined: 13-December 16 From: Saint Louis Member No.: 20,670 Region Association: Upper MidWest
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...and now the car won't start... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/hissyfit.gif)
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| VaccaRabite |
Feb 5 2020, 10:30 AM
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En Garde! Group: Admin Posts: 13,423 Joined: 15-December 03 From: Dallastown, PA Member No.: 1,435 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
QUOTE(stevend914 @ Feb 5 2020, 11:23 AM) Symptoms? Work the basics. Zach |
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