Irish Green '71 "Resto", Update: the 914 has been sold! |
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Irish Green '71 "Resto", Update: the 914 has been sold! |
mepstein |
Dec 20 2020, 07:24 AM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,142 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Simplest option would be to build another building for a shop, buy more 914’s and use this one for storage. Problem solved. Your welcome.
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Jett |
Dec 20 2020, 10:50 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,619 Joined: 27-July 14 From: Seattle Member No.: 17,686 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Great thread, and amazing save! The car looks like a lot of fun!
Congratulations on the home and garage! We bought a home three years ago and have just finished what we believe is that last “correction”. Expect, what you inspect (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) Thanks for sharing! |
jaredmcginness |
Dec 24 2020, 10:00 AM
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... Group: Members Posts: 501 Joined: 12-June 19 From: Baltimore Member No.: 23,209 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Hey guys,
Thanks again for all the great responses above. There is so much knowledge here. Yesterday was about 50* and drying up a bit since the last snow. I wanted to take the car out, at least once more this year. Drive #3: (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i.imgur.com-23209-1608825622.1.jpg) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i.imgur.com-23209-1608825623.2.jpg) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i.imgur.com-23209-1608825623.3.jpg) I took it around the neighborhood for a while, trying bed in the brakes a bit. I decided to nut up and take it on the highway. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) I drove a few exits down i95 and took the long way home. Everything worked great. Cruised 70mph no problem! It's slow as a dog, but a ton of fun. I've never driven a stock 1.7 So I am not sure how to compare the 1911. I wasn't expecting much. (I used to have an '88 Isuzu Trooper... so anything quicker than that is great... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif) ) Things I noticed: - Yes, my windscreen needs cleaned - Throttle pedal... Not a lot of travel. This is normal for carbed cars right? It does not take much to get the carbs wide open, a little pedal goes a long way... - After I stopped driving the engine bay "smoked" for about 10 minutes. I assume everything from break-in burnt off by now. I presume I have an exhaust leak at the heads. (it is loud and I can hear a *tic tic tic tic* so I am going to go with exhaust leak) -Last thing, is there any vacuum, evap stuff directly on the motor that I need to plug or filter? Only thing I can find is maybe add a small filter next to the oil filler cap. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i.imgur.com-23209-1608825623.4.jpg) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i.imgur.com-23209-1608825623.5.jpg) Merry Christmas Jared |
FlacaProductions |
Dec 24 2020, 10:21 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,521 Joined: 24-November 17 From: LA Member No.: 21,628 Region Association: Southern California |
Seriously minor detail that should be way down the list but is your reserve fuel light on? I've always believed that the gauge will lie but the light won't...
Awesome job on this - the build has been fun to read. Merry Christmas! |
tygaboy |
Dec 24 2020, 10:38 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,244 Joined: 6-October 15 From: Petaluma, CA Member No.: 19,241 Region Association: Northern California |
Your journey in emojis:
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/newhere.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sawzall-smiley.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smash.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welder.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/irish914.jpg) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/cheer.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/santa_smiley.gif) Great job, Jared. Great job. |
mepstein |
Dec 24 2020, 11:00 AM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,142 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
If you have stainless steel heat exchangers, they definitely tick.
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bkrantz |
Dec 24 2020, 09:58 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 7,666 Joined: 3-August 19 From: SW Colorado Member No.: 23,343 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
Nice going, Jared. And good to see that these cars can actually drive after serious project work.
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Cairo94507 |
Dec 25 2020, 09:02 AM
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Michael Group: Members Posts: 9,649 Joined: 1-November 08 From: Auburn, CA Member No.: 9,712 Region Association: Northern California |
@jaredmcginness - Merry Christmas Jared. I love that you got your car back on the road and you are stretching it's wings.
It does not matter what level of restoration a car undergoes you will always have things to chase down and remedy. I am still working on little things on my car and like you I am also driving it and loving it. It amazes me the number of people that just walk up and begin talking to me about it. The most fun is the young kids who were, of course, not around when these cars were new or even after that when you could see them all over driving around. 2 people have asked, "Is that the new Porsche?" Enjoy every mile as it puts a smile on your face. Michael (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) |
sixnotfour |
Dec 25 2020, 10:27 AM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 10,392 Joined: 12-September 04 From: Life Elevated..planet UT. Member No.: 2,744 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
Great Job , (IMG:style_emoticons/default/santa_smiley.gif)
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jaredmcginness |
Dec 29 2020, 05:19 PM
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... Group: Members Posts: 501 Joined: 12-June 19 From: Baltimore Member No.: 23,209 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Seriously minor detail that should be way down the list but is your reserve fuel light on? I've always believed that the gauge will lie but the light won't... Awesome job on this - the build has been fun to read. Merry Christmas! Thank you! Good eye. I have 8 or 9 gallons of gas in there. The light is just always on. Maybe I have the wrong bulb plugged in... I need to look into it. @jaredmcginness - Merry Christmas Jared. I love that you got your car back on the road and you are stretching it's wings. It does not matter what level of restoration a car undergoes you will always have things to chase down and remedy. I am still working on little things on my car and like you I am also driving it and loving it. I am loving it, excellent advice. It is easy to get caught up with the next goal and the next problem, rather than enjoying where I am at - somewhere I have been dreaming of being for a long time! That's one of the biggest problems I found myself having with this car's refreshment. Take a step back and enjoy it. Next time around (912, hopefully - or another 914 (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif) ) I will know to do so. Journey not the destination. A small update: I ran the car for a while today and stuck my hand under each port on the heat exchangers... Oh boy! A small exhaust leak under cylinder #3 and a reallly nice leak under cyl #4. This would certainly explain the popping, wonky idle, power, etc. When I get my new muffler in hand I will pop the exchangers off, file, reseal and use some copper goop this time. Other news... Santa (my girlfriend) got me these BEAUTIFUL Coco Mats for Christmas. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i.imgur.com-23209-1609283972.1.jpg) They are black/natural with the long passenger mat. Such a perfect combination and excellent choice with Irish Green. All part of the big picture. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i.imgur.com-23209-1609283973.2.jpg) I am a lucky guy. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i.imgur.com-23209-1609283973.3.jpg) Thank you everyone for reading and participating! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/drunk.gif) |
burton73 |
Dec 29 2020, 05:50 PM
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burton73 Group: Members Posts: 3,457 Joined: 2-January 07 From: Los Angeles Member No.: 7,414 Region Association: Southern California |
A huge garage. You are a rich man. Congratulations
Bob B (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif) |
jaredmcginness |
Jan 19 2021, 06:28 AM
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... Group: Members Posts: 501 Joined: 12-June 19 From: Baltimore Member No.: 23,209 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Hey guys,
Not much to update on here. Lot of other things goin going on right now. Figured I'd post a few updates of the interior. I traded out my plaid seats for some black basketweave. I'll miss them and always love the story of how I found them, but couldn't do the red on green! (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i.imgur.com-23209-1611059279.1.jpg) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i.imgur.com-23209-1611059280.2.jpg) Interior is 95%... Tidying up some wiring, trimming out a few things. Still having trouble getting my oil temp gauge to work.. 2 senders, 2 gauges, good ground. Used to work, now it just will not go. Otherwise I am waiting on a few more parts to come in a bit warmer of a day so I can take this thing out again! As we all are. Cheers. |
mda123 |
Jan 19 2021, 12:47 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 15 Joined: 25-June 20 From: DC area Member No.: 24,425 Region Association: None |
Would love to see it in person sometime (I'm in NoVA). I'm pretty much decided on doing Irish Green for my '71 resto project and could really benefit from some of your knowledge!
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jaredmcginness |
Jan 19 2021, 02:26 PM
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... Group: Members Posts: 501 Joined: 12-June 19 From: Baltimore Member No.: 23,209 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Would love to see it in person sometime (I'm in NoVA). I'm pretty much decided on doing Irish Green for my '71 resto project and could really benefit from some of your knowledge! I appreciate the comment, happy to lend some insight on any of the 4 things I know about these cars. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) . I grew up in Fairfax, you're not too far out from me... I will definitely be around Katie's Cars and Coffee and such this spring. Pending this vehicle making it 30 miles without any issues. |
bbrock |
Jan 19 2021, 06:13 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,269 Joined: 17-February 17 From: Montana Member No.: 20,845 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
I traded out my plaid seats for some black basketweave. I'll miss them and always love the story of how I found them, but couldn't do the red on green! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif) I feel you there! My thoughts exactly when you discovered the plaid was that they were WAY cool and how you found them even more so, but i don't think I would be able to live with them either. Kind of like that bad ass painting you see hanging in a museum but wouldn't want to have hanging in your living room. |
jaredmcginness |
Jan 29 2021, 06:29 AM
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... Group: Members Posts: 501 Joined: 12-June 19 From: Baltimore Member No.: 23,209 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Good morning,
I wanted to share a few photos of the muffler I purchased from @mb911 . Stainless Steel Sport dual outlet muffler. This is the 1.7 heat exchanger style, mated to a 1911cc motor. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i.imgur.com-23209-1611923381.1.jpg) These exhausts are completely hand made in the USA, absolutely top notch work. Years ago, I was TIG welder from a VW/Audi exhaust co. and have a lot of time seated behind stainless mufflers... These are wonderfully crafted, appear to be made entirely from flat steel/tube and built with precision. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i.imgur.com-23209-1611923381.2.jpg) I am just really over the moon about this part. Its a bit too nice for my car. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i.imgur.com-23209-1611923381.3.jpg) Bent up a little bracket to hold this thing in place. I made it a bit wide and the straps are canted a few degrees. I will probably just end up buying Ben's bracket. I was just eager to make something on this car.... Its been a few months. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i.imgur.com-23209-1611923381.4.jpg) Straps are chinsy. I tried. At a minimum I need to get proper straps 911 style for the banana mufflers. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i.imgur.com-23209-1611923381.5.jpg) Eager to get it mounted: (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i.imgur.com-23209-1611923382.6.jpg) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i.imgur.com-23209-1611923382.7.jpg) The fit up was cake. Took a few minutes. (I also removed the heat exchangers to fix an exhaust leak @ the heads) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i.imgur.com-23209-1611923382.8.jpg) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i.imgur.com-23209-1611923382.9.jpg) Fired the car up, sounds great. (especially with no exhaust leaks) It was 24 degrees, so I have not taken the car out yet. If you all would like an idling sound clip for now, I'd be happy to take one. Jared |
mepstein |
Jan 29 2021, 07:36 AM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,142 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
I'm very happy to hear the muffler worked well for you. If your heat exchangers are all hooked up, try to get out for a ride. A working heat system should keep you warm and comfortable, even below freezing.
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Cairo94507 |
Jan 29 2021, 08:47 AM
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Michael Group: Members Posts: 9,649 Joined: 1-November 08 From: Auburn, CA Member No.: 9,712 Region Association: Northern California |
Great progress and of course, beautiful muffler. When a professional welder is impressed, that really is the highest compliment.
I have 2 of Ben's mufflers and really want to buy the GT one just to have, in case..... Then again, I also want to pick up a set of his new design heat exchangers. I just want to hang that stuff on the wall of my garage it looks so nice. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) Garage Journal is a great forum and there are a lot of talented people there with great ideas and advice. I frequent that forum, although, not like I do here. |
Mayne |
Jan 29 2021, 11:22 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 254 Joined: 28-February 17 From: NM Member No.: 20,880 Region Association: None |
Great looking exhaust! I especially like the last pic looking straight down to the dual pipes; ready for business.
When you have time, I would love to hear an exhaust video clip. |
mb911 |
Jan 29 2021, 12:58 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 6,748 Joined: 2-January 09 From: Burlington wi Member No.: 9,892 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Good morning, I wanted to share a few photos of the muffler I purchased from @mb911 . Stainless Steel Sport dual outlet muffler. This is the 1.7 heat exchanger style, mated to a 1911cc motor. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i.imgur.com-23209-1611923381.1.jpg) These exhausts are completely hand made in the USA, absolutely top notch work. Years ago, I was TIG welder from a VW/Audi exhaust co. and have a lot of time seated behind stainless mufflers... These are wonderfully crafted, appear to be made entirely from flat steel/tube and built with precision. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i.imgur.com-23209-1611923381.2.jpg) I am just really over the moon about this part. Its a bit too nice for my car. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i.imgur.com-23209-1611923381.3.jpg) Bent up a little bracket to hold this thing in place. I made it a bit wide and the straps are canted a few degrees. I will probably just end up buying Ben's bracket. I was just eager to make something on this car.... Its been a few months. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i.imgur.com-23209-1611923381.4.jpg) Straps are chinsy. I tried. At a minimum I need to get proper straps 911 style for the banana mufflers. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i.imgur.com-23209-1611923381.5.jpg) Eager to get it mounted: (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i.imgur.com-23209-1611923382.6.jpg) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i.imgur.com-23209-1611923382.7.jpg) The fit up was cake. Took a few minutes. (I also removed the heat exchangers to fix an exhaust leak @ the heads) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i.imgur.com-23209-1611923382.8.jpg) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i.imgur.com-23209-1611923382.9.jpg) Fired the car up, sounds great. (especially with no exhaust leaks) It was 24 degrees, so I have not taken the car out yet. If you all would like an idling sound clip for now, I'd be happy to take one. Jared Jared would love to have a sound clip of idling. I dont have a 4cyl here to hear in person. |
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