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1 day to Werks Reunion/Amelia |
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 |
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) |
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 |
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? |
poorsche914 |
Jan 31 2020, 06:22 PM
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T4 Supercharged Group: Members Posts: 3,090 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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