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| Beamer13 |
 Dec 14 2007, 03:19 AM
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Member  Group: Members Posts: 303 Joined: 8-November 07 From: Midwest Member No.: 8,308 Region Association: Upper MidWest  |
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LMAO!!! Ha!!! I actually was hoping it was just so the pain could cease (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) There is actually an auction on Ebay for one right now. Not sure if it is up to his standards, but it might be??? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) |
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| purple |
Dec 14 2007, 09:02 AM
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Pigeon feeders attract me Group: Members Posts: 938 Joined: 24-July 07 From: Houston, TX Member No.: 7,942 Region Association: None |
Dude, you are soooo lucky that the fan shroud didnt catch fire. you'd have OMFGWTFBBQ fireworks if that happened. I remember the kind of blinding light that a small strip of magnesium makes in chemistry class. Perish the thought of what a whole couple POUNDS of it does...
Looking good though. My car was that color before the PO painted it red. |
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| Beamer13 |
Dec 14 2007, 10:55 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 303 Joined: 8-November 07 From: Midwest Member No.: 8,308 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Lucky is an interesting way to look at it :-) Anyway, I just got some more parts today courtesy of Pelican. Dst. cap, rotor, blue coil, alt. belt, plugs, air filter, oil filter, dizzy condenser.
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| Beamer13 |
Dec 17 2007, 02:12 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 303 Joined: 8-November 07 From: Midwest Member No.: 8,308 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Ok, I've just been doing some small stuff on the car the past few days. Cleaning up some rust, preparing for when the engine is out so that I can become a welding/ fabricating fool!!!
By the way, the engine comes out tonight!!! (Monday) Then the real fun begins!!! Also, then more pics materialize :-) |
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| Beamer13 |
Dec 19 2007, 02:21 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 303 Joined: 8-November 07 From: Midwest Member No.: 8,308 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Ok, time for some new pics!!!
We'll Start with me doing my Red Green impersonation Flares + duct tape = Dork     Ok, now down to the real work! Underside, ready to drop  Jack in Place   She's Down!!!    She's Out!!    And there was much rejoicing!!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer3.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer.gif)  |
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| iamchappy |
Dec 19 2007, 08:19 AM
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It all happens so fast! Group: Members Posts: 4,893 Joined: 5-November 03 From: minnetonka, mn Member No.: 1,315 Region Association: Upper MidWest  |
My god is that a Hamms beer i see there. I didnt think people still drank it.
Now comes the hard part, cleaning everything up. |
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| Beamer13 |
Dec 19 2007, 08:59 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 303 Joined: 8-November 07 From: Midwest Member No.: 8,308 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
The Seperation..
  Up you go!!!!    And once again, some rejoicing (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer3.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/drunk.gif) Holy Emptiness Batman!!!!   Welcome to my Hell (IMG:style_emoticons/default/devil.gif)  My "Rear Engine 914" (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)  Well, that's it for now. Now the fun begins (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif) I talked to my uncle, who has a sandblasting cabinet, he said that I can use it to do my small parts, so I will probably do the tins this weekend while he's out of town. I really need a list!!! I'm jumping all over the place on this thing!!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif) As always, any advice or suggestions are greatly appreciated and heavily encouraged!! Ron (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) Attached image(s)  
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| SGB |
Dec 19 2007, 09:13 AM
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just visiting Group: Members Posts: 4,086 Joined: 8-March 03 From: Huntsville, AL Member No.: 404 Region Association: South East States |
Rip it up, bud!
You jumped in ass deep, eh? Looking great! Enjoy the grease. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) |
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| Beamer13 |
Dec 19 2007, 09:34 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 303 Joined: 8-November 07 From: Midwest Member No.: 8,308 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
QUOTE(iamchappy @ Dec 19 2007, 08:19 AM)  My god is that a Hamms beer i see there. I didnt think people still drank it. Now comes the hard part, cleaning everything up. Yes sir, that is Hamms!! I have a buddy that's totally into that retro stuff: Hamms, Blatz, Schlitz, etc... I am actually looking forward to this, as this is my very first restore/rebuild. Not the best of circumstances, but hell, it's a learning experience!! Once I'm done with this project, I may actually take and make my parts car into a racer??? We'll see though. |
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| Beamer13 |
Dec 19 2007, 09:35 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 303 Joined: 8-November 07 From: Midwest Member No.: 8,308 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
QUOTE(SGB @ Dec 19 2007, 09:13 AM) Rip it up, bud! You jumped in ass deep, eh? Looking great! Enjoy the grease. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) Ummmm, Yup (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif) If you're gonna do it, you might as well do it all the way, right?? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) |
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| Jax914 |
Dec 19 2007, 05:25 PM
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Schwienhund Rennenmannshaft Group: Members Posts: 138 Joined: 7-August 06 From: Jacksonville, FL Member No.: 6,602 Region Association: South East States |
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif) ...and the path you're on will keep this dream true.... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif)
QUOTE(Beamer13 @ Dec 10 2007, 01:04 AM) Thanks!! I can't complain for the price I paid. I figure that no matter what I have to put into it, I will not lose money on it:-) |
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| Beamer13 |
Dec 19 2007, 07:04 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 303 Joined: 8-November 07 From: Midwest Member No.: 8,308 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
QUOTE(Jax914 @ Dec 19 2007, 05:25 PM) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif) ...and the path you're on will keep this dream true.... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif) QUOTE(Beamer13 @ Dec 10 2007, 01:04 AM) Thanks!! I can't complain for the price I paid. I figure that no matter what I have to put into it, I will not lose money on it:-) You laughin at me?? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/chair.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif) |
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| Beamer13 |
Dec 21 2007, 12:59 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 303 Joined: 8-November 07 From: Midwest Member No.: 8,308 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Alright, I wasn't able to go to the car yesterday or Tuesday, but I was able to get over there today.
I took off all of the outside engine tins (only one left is the one that goes over the top of the whole engine. A few issues with gettin those stupid screws out!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif) Yeah, that didn't go so well. I then scraped those off so that I could be ready for the sandblasting this weekend!! After I got those off, I decided to start cleaning the engine. You see the fire completely destroyed the activated charcoal canister ( which I was told by someone that I could just forget about that and not try to find one that I could do without it??? is that true??) Out came the shop vac and a screw driver to kinda get in to where the vacuum couldn't. Then, I decided to tackle the wiring harness for the FI. Never did that before so was a little spooked for a while, but I got over it, and got it done!! Anyway, here are some pics for ya: The old harness still connected  The old harness out!!  New Harness in!!  Parts that I'm gonna need, and I have no idea what these are nor where to get them. Plug 1 right off of the FI harness, assume that it goes to the battery, but what else I have no clue?? Any help?? Anyone got one??  The other one?? Again, no clue?? Anyone with ideas or have one of these babies??  Well, that's pretty much it for righ now. Goin to sleep now!! If any of you know what those 2 plugs are, and or have them, please respond of pm or email me!! Thanks!!! Ron Attached image(s) 
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| Beamer13 |
Dec 21 2007, 06:48 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 303 Joined: 8-November 07 From: Midwest Member No.: 8,308 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Got a used fuel pump today!! Now to test if it works!! Won't be able to do anything on the car til tomorrow (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) Bummed about that, since I've been making pretty good progress!!!
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| Beamer13 |
Jun 10 2008, 01:01 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 303 Joined: 8-November 07 From: Midwest Member No.: 8,308 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Ok, So I've been a little bit of a slacker on the updates but here are some:
Installed piece I fab'd for the Pass. side backwall, and made a few more pieces to finish the job!  Had a slight rocker problem (IMG:style_emoticons/default/barf.gif)    So I did a little of this (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welder.gif)  And ended up with this    Then, being the Cheap SOB that I am, I decided to be industrious and fab my own bracing (little hammer, saddle, and a block of wood) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smash.gif) and presto!!    And this is what I ended up with  Now for my next project to tackle before I put the engine back in (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welder.gif)    And thanks to Addidas, I am going to be receiving my new Computer and FI harness. ( Yes I did have a new one since the fire, but when I started putting the engine back together I realized something was not quite right??) I had received the FI computer and harness from a 1975, not a 1974, and of course the D@$N things are not interchangeable (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif) So If anyone out there is in need of the FI computer and FI harness for a 1975 1.8L (L-Jet), let me know cuz I have one up for sale now (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif) I will keep y'all posted as I continue my journey. Oh yeah, I did receive flares, 4 to 5 lug spacers, a factory center console, and I just purchased flared rockers and a GT front valance. |
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| Pat Garvey |
 Jun 10 2008, 08:28 PM
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Do I or don't I...........? Group: Members Posts: 5,900 Joined: 24-March 06 From: SE PA, near Philly Member No.: 5,765 Region Association: North East States |
QUOTE(Rusty @ Dec 14 2007, 03:11 AM) Your old rain-tray looks like an early model. I wonder if Pat might be interested. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sheeplove.gif) Nope! That's a later style ('73 & up). Already have 3 of those (why?) If it ain't flat on the bottom, it ain't right for my 914. Have pretty much given up hope. Pat |
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| ConeDodger |
Jun 10 2008, 08:34 PM
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Apex killer! Group: Members Posts: 24,098 Joined: 31-December 04 From: Tahoe Area Member No.: 3,380 Region Association: Northern California 
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QUOTE(Beamer13 @ Dec 9 2007, 11:04 PM) QUOTE(McMark @ Dec 9 2007, 11:47 PM) That's a good looking car... Thanks!! I can't complain for the price I paid. I figure that no matter what I have to put into it, I will not lose money on it:-) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif) Care to make a bet on that??? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif) Pretty easy to spend a ton even on a $100 car... |
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| SGB |
Jun 11 2008, 06:29 PM
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just visiting Group: Members Posts: 4,086 Joined: 8-March 03 From: Huntsville, AL Member No.: 404 Region Association: South East States |
T-riff-eck work! Mighty nice. Makes the CSOB in me proud. Whats happened with the engine reassembly? Something went wrong?
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| Beamer13 |
Jun 11 2008, 07:49 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 303 Joined: 8-November 07 From: Midwest Member No.: 8,308 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Actually, what happened is that I had bought a wiring harness and CPU
And found out as I was going to re assemble, that they were for a '75 not a '74. So I had to buy a new set:-( unfortunately it cost me 5 times as much! Almost there though. It should be here tomorrow or Friday!! QUOTE(SGB @ Jun 11 2008, 07:29 PM) T-riff-eck work! Mighty nice. Makes the CSOB in me proud. Whats happened with the engine reassembly? Something went wrong? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) |
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| FourBlades |
Jun 11 2008, 09:35 PM
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From Wreck to Rockin Group: Members Posts: 2,056 Joined: 3-December 07 From: Brevard, FL Member No.: 8,414 Region Association: South East States
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You are doing a great job, man. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welder.gif) You'll be driving that thing before long now. In the mean time: (IMG:style_emoticons/default/popcorn[1].gif) keep the updates coming! John |
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