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| mb911 |
 Nov 28 2020, 06:30 AM
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914 Guru  Group: Members Posts: 6,800 Joined: 2-January 09 From: Burlington wi Member No.: 9,892 Region Association: Upper MidWest 
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QUOTE(Root_Werks @ Nov 27 2020, 08:20 PM)  QUOTE(mb911 @ Nov 27 2020, 03:15 PM) Score. Totally unexpected one at that. Bought them about 12 years ago for a 914-6 conversion I did and never put them on. Wound up storing them and months turned into years. Completely forgot I had them. They are REALLY nice. Dunno what to do with them. I really like the 993 heater boxes on this 914-6 with the dual CATS. I might clean these up and put them up for sale? Dunno? I'm still very impressed with the mechanics on this 914-6. The engine is sweet music, the hydro lifters are so nice, the CIS provides limited power, but still packs a smooth punch with no hesitation or stinky gas smell. Can't wait to find some time to get this 914 back to its original Blue. Spring I'm hoping. Hydro lifters? 993 engine? |
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| Root_Werks |
Nov 28 2020, 06:57 PM
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Village Idiot Group: Members Posts: 8,303 Joined: 25-May 04 From: About 5NM from Canada Member No.: 2,105 Region Association: Pacific Northwest
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QUOTE(mb911 @ Nov 28 2020, 04:30 AM) QUOTE(Root_Werks @ Nov 27 2020, 08:20 PM) QUOTE(mb911 @ Nov 27 2020, 03:15 PM) Score. Totally unexpected one at that. Bought them about 12 years ago for a 914-6 conversion I did and never put them on. Wound up storing them and months turned into years. Completely forgot I had them. They are REALLY nice. Dunno what to do with them. I really like the 993 heater boxes on this 914-6 with the dual CATS. I might clean these up and put them up for sale? Dunno? I'm still very impressed with the mechanics on this 914-6. The engine is sweet music, the hydro lifters are so nice, the CIS provides limited power, but still packs a smooth punch with no hesitation or stinky gas smell. Can't wait to find some time to get this 914 back to its original Blue. Spring I'm hoping. Hydro lifters? 993 engine? 993 cam caps, 964 cams, 993 lifters. I cannot take any credit for the engine. It's a $22k engine in a $5k 914 at the moment. |
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| Rand |
Nov 28 2020, 07:26 PM
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Cross Member Group: Members Posts: 7,409 Joined: 8-February 05 From: OR Member No.: 3,573 Region Association: None |
Does us all good seeing this!
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| Root_Werks |
Nov 30 2020, 09:40 AM
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Village Idiot Group: Members Posts: 8,303 Joined: 25-May 04 From: About 5NM from Canada Member No.: 2,105 Region Association: Pacific Northwest
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QUOTE(KELTY360 @ Nov 27 2020, 09:43 PM) QUOTE(Root_Werks @ Nov 27 2020, 08:20 PM) QUOTE(mb911 @ Nov 27 2020, 03:15 PM) Score. Totally unexpected one at that. Bought them about 12 years ago for a 914-6 conversion I did and never put them on. Wound up storing them and months turned into years. Completely forgot I had them. They are REALLY nice. Dunno what to do with them. I really like the 993 heater boxes on this 914-6 with the dual CATS. I might clean these up and put them up for sale? Dunno? I'm still very impressed with the mechanics on this 914-6. The engine is sweet music, the hydro lifters are so nice, the CIS provides limited power, but still packs a smooth punch with no hesitation or stinky gas smell. Can't wait to find some time to get this 914 back to its original Blue. Spring I'm hoping. So Dan, when you get around to all that sanding and stuff to do the repaint, why don't you fly on over to the PT airport and pick me up? I'll help with all that dirty, mindless stuff and then you can drop me off back at the airport. I only live about 5 minutes away from there. I'll even buy you lunch at the Spruce Goose. Probably take you up on that when the time comes Marc. I really don't like body work, dust, stinky paint, yuck! |
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| KELTY360 |
Nov 30 2020, 02:04 PM
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914 Neferati Group: Members Posts: 5,028 Joined: 31-December 05 From: Pt. Townsend, WA Member No.: 5,344 Region Association: Pacific Northwest
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QUOTE(Root_Werks @ Nov 30 2020, 07:40 AM) QUOTE(KELTY360 @ Nov 27 2020, 09:43 PM) QUOTE(Root_Werks @ Nov 27 2020, 08:20 PM) QUOTE(mb911 @ Nov 27 2020, 03:15 PM) Score. Totally unexpected one at that. Bought them about 12 years ago for a 914-6 conversion I did and never put them on. Wound up storing them and months turned into years. Completely forgot I had them. They are REALLY nice. Dunno what to do with them. I really like the 993 heater boxes on this 914-6 with the dual CATS. I might clean these up and put them up for sale? Dunno? I'm still very impressed with the mechanics on this 914-6. The engine is sweet music, the hydro lifters are so nice, the CIS provides limited power, but still packs a smooth punch with no hesitation or stinky gas smell. Can't wait to find some time to get this 914 back to its original Blue. Spring I'm hoping. So Dan, when you get around to all that sanding and stuff to do the repaint, why don't you fly on over to the PT airport and pick me up? I'll help with all that dirty, mindless stuff and then you can drop me off back at the airport. I only live about 5 minutes away from there. I'll even buy you lunch at the Spruce Goose. Probably take you up on that when the time comes Marc. I really don't like body work, dust, stinky paint, yuck! I’ll be the guy standing next to the runway with his thumb out. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) |
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| pete-stevers |
Dec 13 2020, 04:14 PM
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saved from fire! Group: Members Posts: 2,641 Joined: 10-October 04 From: Abbotsford,BC, Canada Member No.: 2,914 Region Association: Pacific Northwest
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Hey Dan!!It is great to see you back into a 914 again! When all this shit blows over It will be great to see you and the car in person! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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| Root_Werks |
Dec 14 2020, 11:32 AM
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Village Idiot Group: Members Posts: 8,303 Joined: 25-May 04 From: About 5NM from Canada Member No.: 2,105 Region Association: Pacific Northwest
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QUOTE(pete-stevers @ Dec 13 2020, 02:14 PM) Hey Dan!!It is great to see you back into a 914 again! When all this shit blows over It will be great to see you and the car in person! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) Michelle and I sure miss our little go-to spots in Victoria and Vancouver. Be good to catch up guys someday soon. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) |
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| Root_Werks |
Dec 14 2020, 11:36 AM
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Village Idiot Group: Members Posts: 8,303 Joined: 25-May 04 From: About 5NM from Canada Member No.: 2,105 Region Association: Pacific Northwest
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Little update on this yet to be started project:
PO installed an MK1 ignition switch and column. Pretty ingenuous really as I have elect washer pump and intermittent wipers. Only pickle about it is using two keys, one MK1 VW key for ign and 914 key for doors and lid. I got all that sorted this weekend. Was able to rekey doors and rear lock to use the MK1 key. I even documented my wafer numbers and position so keys can be made by code. I'll see if I can rekey the front trunk and glove box next. |
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| pete-stevers |
Dec 18 2020, 11:56 PM
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saved from fire! Group: Members Posts: 2,641 Joined: 10-October 04 From: Abbotsford,BC, Canada Member No.: 2,914 Region Association: Pacific Northwest
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QUOTE(Root_Werks @ Dec 14 2020, 10:32 AM) QUOTE(pete-stevers @ Dec 13 2020, 02:14 PM) Hey Dan!!It is great to see you back into a 914 again! When all this shit blows over It will be great to see you and the car in person! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) Michelle and I sure miss our little go-to spots in Victoria and Vancouver. Be good to catch up guys someday soon. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) When the damn border opens up... This covid thing is starting to cramp my style. It makes it tougher and more expensive to get parts up here. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/mad.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/mad.gif) |
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| Root_Werks |
Feb 1 2021, 10:43 AM
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Village Idiot Group: Members Posts: 8,303 Joined: 25-May 04 From: About 5NM from Canada Member No.: 2,105 Region Association: Pacific Northwest
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Sourced a nicer hood as the original hood would have required a lot of work. Thanks Rich @914Werke for the parts.
Looking worse before it'll get better with paint. Getting closer to taking it all apart for body work. Nice to drive it over the weekend. Attached thumbnail(s) 
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| Root_Werks |
Feb 1 2021, 10:51 AM
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Village Idiot Group: Members Posts: 8,303 Joined: 25-May 04 From: About 5NM from Canada Member No.: 2,105 Region Association: Pacific Northwest
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| Root_Werks |
Mar 8 2021, 11:20 AM
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Village Idiot Group: Members Posts: 8,303 Joined: 25-May 04 From: About 5NM from Canada Member No.: 2,105 Region Association: Pacific Northwest
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Still trying to get the 914 prepped for body work and paint.
Put on new shoes over the weekend. 16x6's all around. This is the 914's configuration, no flares or anything. Was the first time I've had a chance to stick my head behind the wheels. Factory front and rear sway bars = kinda cool. Given this 914 was a dealer AC car, it also had a center console at one time. This was one option loaded 914 in 1975 for sure. Want to lower it about an inch. I continue to be impressed by the lack of rust on this 914. Everywhere I look, it's just solid. Attached thumbnail(s) 
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| Root_Werks |
Mar 19 2021, 04:59 PM
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Village Idiot Group: Members Posts: 8,303 Joined: 25-May 04 From: About 5NM from Canada Member No.: 2,105 Region Association: Pacific Northwest
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After almost exactly one year after driving the 980 miles close to home, the 914 is home.
I now have more time to actually work on it. Today was about fixing wiring. Installed a 911 Combo gauge, fuel gauge you can see by the cig lighter. This allowed me to remove the 4 gauges hanging below the dash. Wiring is a little hacked up here and there. I'm making it better, but not show quality. Just ensuring everything is grounded, wire colors are mostly correct etc. One of the more impressive things he did was install an MK1 column. Electric washers and wiper delay are part of the conversion. No complaints there! For the moment, what a mess: Attached thumbnail(s) 
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| Root_Werks |
Mar 19 2021, 05:01 PM
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Village Idiot Group: Members Posts: 8,303 Joined: 25-May 04 From: About 5NM from Canada Member No.: 2,105 Region Association: Pacific Northwest
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Forgot:
Swapped out the plastic 3-pod gauge face for a nice metal unit. No more ECR or CAT lights. Also installed 914-Rubber speaker pods. This 914 needs a lot of attention. |
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| Cairo94507 |
Mar 19 2021, 06:00 PM
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Michael Group: Members Posts: 9,703 Joined: 1-November 08 From: Auburn, CA Member No.: 9,712 Region Association: Northern California
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I like the work you are doing to that car. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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| Root_Werks |
Mar 22 2021, 07:57 PM
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Village Idiot Group: Members Posts: 8,303 Joined: 25-May 04 From: About 5NM from Canada Member No.: 2,105 Region Association: Pacific Northwest
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Got around to welding in the trunk floor to patch up the old dealer installed AC system.
Not my cleanest welding, but doesn't need to be. Must have welded up a dozen little holes from screws used to hold in hoses and other AC related parts. Still have a few holes to plug: Attached thumbnail(s) 
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| Root_Werks |
Mar 22 2021, 08:01 PM
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Village Idiot Group: Members Posts: 8,303 Joined: 25-May 04 From: About 5NM from Canada Member No.: 2,105 Region Association: Pacific Northwest
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Little nervous about pulling off the passenger side cover. Gotta keep removing AC stuff and check for rust. Was very surprised to see nice clean paint! Everything is really solid. Worst rust is only a bit of surface where the AC lines pass into the front wheel well.
Gotta love a life long CA 914. Check out how much dirt still came out. Attached thumbnail(s) 
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| Cairo94507 |
Mar 23 2021, 07:56 AM
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Michael Group: Members Posts: 9,703 Joined: 1-November 08 From: Auburn, CA Member No.: 9,712 Region Association: Northern California
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That's amazingly clean, even for a CA car. The only reason my Six was not rusted through was it looked like the Exon Valdez inside and underneath. As bad as that was to see, it kept it from being a rust bucket. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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| Root_Werks |
Mar 23 2021, 08:49 AM
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Village Idiot Group: Members Posts: 8,303 Joined: 25-May 04 From: About 5NM from Canada Member No.: 2,105 Region Association: Pacific Northwest
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QUOTE(Cairo94507 @ Mar 23 2021, 06:56 AM) That's amazingly clean, even for a CA car. The only reason my Six was not rusted through was it looked like the Exon Valdez inside and underneath. As bad as that was to see, it kept it from being a rust bucket. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) Little similar with this 914. The whole area where you normally find rust had an oily coating on it mixed in with the dirt. It probably helped protect it! Even took a piece of weed whacker plastic string and knocked out as much as I could from the jack point drain hole. Sheese, cleaned right up! |
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| rhodyguy |
Mar 23 2021, 08:54 AM
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Chimp Sanctuary NW. Check it out. Group: Members Posts: 22,054 Joined: 2-March 03 From: Orion's Bell. The BELL! Member No.: 378 Region Association: Galt's Gulch |
Have you nailed down a paint guy or doing it at home?
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