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 Feb 16 2008, 12:34 PM
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Problems are like cockroaches you find 1 and theres a 100 more  Group: Members Posts: 223 Joined: 11-March 07 From: Fort Collins Colorado Member No.: 7,591 Region Association: Rocky Mountains  |
I hear that with even aluminum wheels the softer metal wheels will go out of round from sitting in one position too long so you might want to have them checked out. maybe someone else has more info..
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| burton73 |
Feb 16 2008, 03:35 PM
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Senior member, and old dude Group: Members Posts: 3,865 Joined: 2-January 07 From: Los Angeles Member No.: 7,414 Region Association: Southern California 
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Eric, I just bought stainless steel brake lines (6 of em) for $80. Gonna overhaul the master cylinder. Do you currently have brake parts you need to sell?
Y'all are awesome. Pete [/quote] Pete, Just get a brand new master cylinder, as they are not that much in the overall part list. New (2 new Stainless Steel) fuel lines in the tunnel and change out all the fuel lines that are rubber. People will tell you that you can get away with just one line in the tunnel but the factory had 2 plastic lines and I am keeping with that idea with a new stock pump in the stock place but moving to SS. Lines. Tangerine Racing has the SS lines. A fuel line fire can rune your day and car. Eric did my brakes as new. Bob Burton |
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| Joe Bob |
Feb 16 2008, 09:36 PM
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Retired admin, banned a few times Group: Members Posts: 17,427 Joined: 24-December 02 From: Boulder CO Member No.: 5 Region Association: None |
Why does it take three Aggies to eat an Armadillo?
BTW. welcome to the madness.... |
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| AgPete139 |
Feb 17 2008, 08:47 AM
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AgPete139 Group: Members Posts: 91 Joined: 12-February 08 From: Houston, TX Member No.: 8,701 Region Association: South East States |
One to do the eating, and 2 to watch for oncoming traffic! (Googled answer. LOL I haven't heard that one before...)
Hey, there are a lot worse things out there than being an Aggie. For instance, I could live in Southern California... j/k Thanks 356 for the welcome! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/drunk.gif) |
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| lotus_65 |
Feb 17 2008, 08:04 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,609 Joined: 21-March 05 From: minneapolis, mn Member No.: 3,795 Region Association: Northstar Region |
Pete, welcome to the greatest forum on the net.
Many of us wish we where you! paul |
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| rick 918-S |
Feb 17 2008, 10:00 PM
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Hey nice rack! -Celette Group: Members Posts: 21,025 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Now in Superior WI Member No.: 43 Region Association: Northstar Region 
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(IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png) Please heed the others warning about the blocks! We want to see the car finished not the nominee for a Darwin Award. Luv the overriders! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/assimilate.gif)
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| Gint |
Apr 29 2008, 05:14 PM
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Mike Ginter Group: Admin Posts: 16,098 Joined: 26-December 02 From: Denver CO. Member No.: 20 Region Association: Rocky Mountains  |
Damn where've I been?!? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png)
Label that junk as you remove it from the car. You'll forget where half of it goes a couple of years from now. Good for you putting one back together. Your dad's car to boot. Killer. Those wheels are worth $500+ each all cleaned up. |
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| Jeffs9146 |
Apr 29 2008, 06:19 PM
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Ski Bum Group: Members Posts: 4,062 Joined: 10-January 03 From: Discovery Bay, Ca Member No.: 128 |
Wow, that brings back memories!!!!
PS: Dump those jack stands NOW and get some with pins!! We have a club member here who had those kind of jacks who got his face crushed!!! Do not climb under those!!! I cant find the post but others here will speak up i'm sure! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png) Attached image(s)  
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| 1970 Neun vierzehn |
Apr 29 2008, 11:24 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,199 Joined: 16-March 06 From: cincinnati, ohio Member No.: 5,727 |
Be liken' the pics, your making good progress. Trans is cleaning up great and the photo of the LF wheelwell seems to indicate a nice clean, solid, rust free structure. Of course, you need a new battery tray and support, but if your fortunate, the trailing arm supports and longs may be relatively rust free.
Keep the progress pics coming and we all applaud your good fortune and work. Oh, and one last thing.....I know you just spent some $$$$ on jack stands,but as Jeff just said.....GET SOME PIN-TYPE JACKSTANDS, or perhaps screw-type models, 'cause I wouldn't trust the rachet type. (Sorry to be preachy, but in our shop no one gets UNDER a car with those type of jackstands. They are used primarily to support a car with the wheels off, if they need to get under a car w/o a lift, it's pin-type or screw-type. Paul |
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| carr914 |
Apr 30 2008, 06:27 AM
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Racer from Birth Group: Members Posts: 126,397 Joined: 2-February 04 From: Tampa,FL Member No.: 1,623 Region Association: South East States |
Welcome to the 1970 Metallic Silver 914-6 Club. And like the others said. Please get some better jackstands.
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| michaelt55 |
Apr 30 2008, 12:44 PM
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Graduate of Life's experiences Group: Members Posts: 438 Joined: 2-September 06 From: Richmond, Texas Member No.: 6,753 Region Association: None |
Pete...
if you dont mind traveling to Katy, I have a great ATV jack that is GREAT for replacing engines and its very stable. Its a all aluminum Sears type...need pics..just hollar..also have a mig you can borrow if you need.... Michael |
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| mikey |
May 2 2008, 11:39 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 425 Joined: 30-January 03 From: San Francisco Member No.: 214 Region Association: None |
Just saw your posting with all the pictures! I finished my 914-6 restoration last September and the pictures brought back some fond memories!
Lots of help around here so don't be afraid to ask questions. Start a blog and post your pictures there too. Take a look at my blog and maybe you'll avoid some of the traps I fell into. Cheers, Mike (IMG:style_emoticons/default/bye1.gif) [quote name='AgPete139' date='Apr 29 2008, 03:57 PM' post='1026213'] Howdy everyone! Time for an update. The front suspension is completely off, and am currently awaiting for the new ploy graphite bushings to come in. This Friday, some parts and I have a date with powdercoat/media blast at a buddy's shop. Gas tank is drained and isn't in bad condition at all. The brakes calipers will be rebuilt with time, and the brake lines have been replaced by SS ones. Motor and tranny are dropped, and the tranny was rebuilt this weekend at the Houston Transmission Clinic held at Red-Beard's place. Thank you so much Red-Beard for the help! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) Got a bunch of advice on how to proceed with the engine, and have ordered the Porsche Engine "Bible" earlier this week. I've torn into quite a few Civic/Integra & Altima motors, mine & others' Ranger motors, and completely rebuilt a Ford 302 ci for a '69 'Stang; but I'm told a flat /6 is a totally different animal. I'm gonna do a lil bit more reading and research before I touch that. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) Still gotta find an engine stand... Oh, and I HAVE 6 TON JACK STANDS !!! She is securely set up, and the cinder blocks just take up room underneath them in the garage still. Thanks to everyone's concern and advice on steel supports. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wub.gif) Anyways, on with the pics... |
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| AgPete139 |
Oct 10 2008, 12:58 AM
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AgPete139 Group: Members Posts: 91 Joined: 12-February 08 From: Houston, TX Member No.: 8,701 Region Association: South East States |
UPDATE:
It's been a while, as I've been busy rodding & repairing my father's 5.0 GT, new job, family member's health issues, and my older sister's wedding in 2 weeks from now. Oh, by the way, replacing the heater core in a mustang is a PITA. Drop lower kick + knee panels & then steering column, remove glove box, pull back the entire dashboard,remove a couple other things * firewall bolts. Haynes & several other sources suggest removing parts of the A/C system (in which you much depressurize, replace the pricey dryer, & then recharge with R-134). There are ways around it, and CAN be done. Google it, I dare y'all! I've been reading other posts about powder-coating, etc., and I'm aware of others' opinions. Oh well...and please refrain from negative flaming. Anyways, on with the long overdue pictures (obviously only half the front setup is shown)... (IMG:http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v124/big_pete139/1970%20Porsche%20914%206/DSC01158.jpg) (IMG:http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v124/big_pete139/1970%20Porsche%20914%206/DSC00063.jpg) (IMG:http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v124/big_pete139/1970%20Porsche%20914%206/DSC00065.jpg) (IMG:http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v124/big_pete139/1970%20Porsche%20914%206/Powdercoat1.jpg) (IMG:http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v124/big_pete139/1970%20Porsche%20914%206/Spindle.jpg) (IMG:http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v124/big_pete139/1970%20Porsche%20914%206/DSC00033A.jpg) (IMG:http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v124/big_pete139/1970%20Porsche%20914%206/DSC00033B.jpg) (IMG:http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v124/big_pete139/1970%20Porsche%20914%206/BushingComparison.jpg) Eric Shea does beautiful work. He is highly recommended on here for a damned good reason...he saved my M-calipers and zinc plated them after a local machine shop & brake specialist in Houston had fuched up / chipped part one. The entire front suspension and steering is finished. Not shown is the installation, no pics. Sorry guys. Front assemblies, new bushings, tumbled hardware, master cylinder, and SS brake lines not shown. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/w00t.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/w00t.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/w00t.gif) Pete |
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| AgPete139 |
Oct 10 2008, 01:10 AM
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AgPete139 Group: Members Posts: 91 Joined: 12-February 08 From: Houston, TX Member No.: 8,701 Region Association: South East States |
So, I've read Dempsey's book once full through and have looked back many times.
Apparently, a couple cylinders were lean. The exhaust valve is horrid...Before, I saw a considerable amount of dried oil on the heat exchangers, but I didn't think this was an accurate depiction of wear. Briefly glanced under the covers to inspect for wear and future parts I may need to get. Could this much oil and carbon deposit be solely bad rings, or is it more major than that? I'm hoping I don't need to get new P&C... Anyways, the /6 is up on the appropriate 5 arm engine stand with the tin and front mount removed. That's it. I'll have to start finding the time & space in the next couple of months to properly do the rebuild... Also, what should I do about checking the alternator? More pics: (IMG:http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v124/big_pete139/1970%20Porsche%20914%206/ValveCoverInternals.jpg) (IMG:http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v124/big_pete139/1970%20Porsche%20914%206/CoverOff.jpg) (IMG:http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v124/big_pete139/1970%20Porsche%20914%206/ChainTensior.jpg) (IMG:http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v124/big_pete139/1970%20Porsche%20914%206/BadValveonno_6c.jpg) (IMG:http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v124/big_pete139/1970%20Porsche%20914%206/BadValveonno_6b.jpg) (IMG:http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v124/big_pete139/1970%20Porsche%20914%206/BadValveonno_6a.jpg) (IMG:http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v124/big_pete139/1970%20Porsche%20914%206/Alternator.jpg) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/chair.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/chair.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/chair.gif) Pete |
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| rick 918-S |
Oct 10 2008, 01:42 PM
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Hey nice rack! -Celette Group: Members Posts: 21,025 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Now in Superior WI Member No.: 43 Region Association: Northstar Region
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| RoadGlue |
Oct 10 2008, 02:17 PM
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Sonoma County Gear Head Group: Admin Posts: 2,033 Joined: 8-January 03 From: Santa Rosa, CA Member No.: 108 Region Association: Northern California
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Great work! I'm subscribing (finally) to your thread. Go you!
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| bandjoey |
Oct 10 2008, 09:31 PM
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bandjoey Group: Members Posts: 4,934 Joined: 26-September 07 From: Bedford Tx Member No.: 8,156 Region Association: Southwest Region |
WOW WHAT A FIND! Wish my dad had been so kind. Will be watching this with glele! Good luck. Bill
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| Eric_Shea |
Oct 11 2008, 08:52 AM
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PMB Performance Group: Admin Posts: 19,304 Joined: 3-September 03 From: Salt Lake City, UT Member No.: 1,110 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
Thanks Pete! Looking good. Looks like things are moving along.
I've seen this often on fronts yet, the rears with very similar bushings never seem to show this much wear... wonder why (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif) (IMG:http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v124/big_pete139/1970%20Porsche%20914%206/CopyofDSC00860.jpg) |
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| Rav914 |
Oct 11 2008, 11:34 AM
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All-weather fan Group: Members Posts: 740 Joined: 15-April 07 From: WA Member No.: 7,669 Region Association: None |
Nice thread. I hope the project goes well for you. The August 2001 issue of excellence has an article similiar to your situation. The author bought his uncle's 914/6, pulled it out of deep storage and spent the next eight years restoring it. If you can find an old issue it's a good read.
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