Any shelter in place projects ? non-914 is OK !, what are you working on ? Options

[flat4guy]

Making trophies for future shows

[Gint]

Anyone have an idea when this ended ?
I have two but have no idea what cars they came from.

@rgalla9146
Thread in the Originality and Histroy forum

[euro911]

I wouldn't classify it as a 'project', but my Tundra hadn't had a bath for a few months - so a bath it got. Between the marine layer and ash from local mountain fires, it was looking pretty bad.

I drove it through an automated $5. car wash facility first, then drove it home for another washing. It still needs a good polish and wax job, but looking much better than it did.

[djway]

Got nothing done today.
High winds that knocked me off my feet. Temp structures blowing away even though anchored. Sat holding one for a while during peak winds so it wouldn't hit my Westy that is immobile.
Tree went down across the street and while they were cutting it up the one next to it came down while everyone scattered. Two doors down another let go.
Then while I was trying to save my little Pomegranate tree I get a call that my car covers are blowing down the street and the beautiful flowering Pear next to my driveway was on my neighbors car.
Grabbed the chainsaw and worked my way into the car. Nice it had a sharp chain blade.
Instacart guy dropped off order and said he had been working his way to deliveries around downed trees and blocked roads all over town.
I was able to secure the structures to other cars but they will probably need major repair after this is over. Hopefully morning won't be as bad as last night and today.
Long story short
Got nothing done today.

[euro911]

Finally got around to installing a group-31 size battery box on the newly acquired Parkit 360 Dolly.




Parkit gets $55. + shipping for a group-24 size battery box, but they're too small for the larger 110Ah AGM batteries I typically buy for solar back-up systems, so picked up a box up at Pep Boys for $10. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif)




Next, I need to fabricate a bracket with a pair of swiveling wheels to keep the unit level (Parkit gets $500. for their version) - hell with that nonsense.




Other than that, been writing parody lyrics and recording them over several popular old rock songs, and setting up a few inexpensive guitars that I recently picked up (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

[andrewb]

I got this for Christmas - suspect it may become a bit of a project (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

Perfect as it is but but but....................

(2.3 Turbo, remapped, 275hp (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) )

[rgalla9146]

I got this for Christmas - suspect it may become a bit of a project (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

Perfect as it is but but but....................

(2.3 Turbo, remapped, 275hp (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) )

Not seen here......a Saab.........do tell !

[andrewb]

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Not seen here......a Saab.........do tell !
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Really ?? You don't - or rather didn't - get SAABs in the US ? I never realised.

Well they're quite quirky and in the UK enjoy a similar sort of following to the 914 in the US.

They're very well built - i.e. heavy - think air cooled VWs. They have lots of odd and idiosyncratic little design features such as the ignition which is by the gear lever and you have to put it in reverse to get the key out. Always front wheel drive (apart from towards the end) and big oversquare 4 cylinder engines with lots of torque. Oh and turbos - BIG turbos. SAAB also built trucks and aircraft. I've always seen them as 'engineers cars'.

Mine is a 2.3 litre 9-5 Sport. 220 hp as standard and now - apparently - 275hp.
The surge in 2nd gear is immense. Limited to 145mph. In a relatively ordinary looking estate. Can't wait to pick off some VW Golfs.

[Jett]

Restored and old 911 toolkit and some old parts —evaporust (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

[flyer86d]

On Christmas Eve, I installed the engine and transmission in the 1968 911. I assembled the engine in early Covid and spent the warmer months rebuilding the brakes, pedal cluster, shift linkage, parking brakes, seats. I still have to dope out the wiring unless I can source a 68 engine harness. The engine began as a 1975 911S but I rebuilt it with RS P&S, 911 L cams and Weber’s. I can slice up the 75 CIS engine harness but the engineer in me always try’s to seek the easy way. Then comes the fuel system etc.

Charlie

[ClayPerrine]

On Christmas Eve, I installed the engine and transmission in the 1968 911. I assembled the engine in early Covid and spent the warmer months rebuilding the brakes, pedal cluster, shift linkage, parking brakes, seats. I still have to dope out the wiring unless I can source a 68 engine harness. The engine began as a 1975 911S but I rebuilt it with RS P&S, 911 L cams and Weber’s. I can slice up the 75 CIS engine harness but the engineer in me always try’s to seek the easy way. Then comes the fuel system etc.

Charlie

Uh.. Dude.. I think you put the engine in backwards. The fan is supposed to face forward. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif)

[rgalla9146]

I got this for Christmas - suspect it may become a bit of a project (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

Perfect as it is but but but....................

(2.3 Turbo, remapped, 275hp (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) )

Not seen here......a Saab.........do tell !

I see my mistake. Faulty punctuation or composition.
Yes, of course, there are plenty of Saabs here.
That model is not familiar.
At one time there were re-badged Subaru models sold as Saabs here
but the one pictured looks different.
I'm sure it is interesting. Have fun !

[Root_Werks]

Getting closer to final on our house. Working on stair railing and had to create a newel post from one of the support posts:

[Root_Werks]

Stained it last night, needs a coat of poly:

[euro911]

Nice carpentry skills (IMG:style_emoticons/default/first.gif)

[djway]

VW steering wheels are skinny and cold so I decided to pad then cover in leather my Notchback wheel.
I used 6mm EVA foam with a Shore rating of 60 which is the rating steering wheel manufacturers use. EVA can also be heat shaped.
The new grip diameter allowed me to use a pre made leather cover.
Feels and looks great.
I am working on a 914 wheel that was trashed to the metal. I am using 10mm foam on that.

[wonkipop]

Making trophies for future shows

watch out mate or i might have to try and breach cov vid quarantine and nazi aus govt. health regulations to win that con rod man with the knob head.

[rgalla9146]

VW steering wheels are skinny and cold so I decided to pad then cover in leather my Notchback wheel.
I used 6mm EVA foam with a Shore rating of 60 which is the rating steering wheel manufacturers use. EVA can also be heat shaped.
The new grip diameter allowed me to use a pre made leather cover.
Feels and looks great.
I am working on a 914 wheel that was trashed to the metal. I am using 10mm foam on that.

Beautiful job !

[andrewb]

I see my mistake. Faulty punctuation or composition.
Yes, of course, there are plenty of Saabs here.
That model is not familiar.
At one time there were re-badged Subaru models sold as Saabs here
but the one pictured looks different.
I'm sure it is interesting. Have fun !

Ahhh ok no problem - mine is a 9-5 Vector Estate (shooting brake to you guys ?)

2.3 with a hulking great turbo. Power and torque by the bucketload. In a moment of madness today I wondered if that engine would fit in a 914 - no chance.

I've had my head under the hood for 2 days fixing a blown PAS pipe. After 4 days of ownership !! Went for a thrash to check all was good (it was VERY good) and now have a blown radiator. Ho hum, the joys of old cars.

[Unobtanium-inc]

I got this for Christmas - suspect it may become a bit of a project (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

Perfect as it is but but but....................

(2.3 Turbo, remapped, 275hp (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) )

I bought have a SAAB a few years ago, I needed the tail lights. Apparently the Sonnet and the 904 share a tail light. Rather than spend thousands on the "904" taillight I bought half a SAAB for a few hundred bucks.