Oh NO !!!

You have a Boxter, don't you? I've done the run in Toyota trucks many times - too many times, yes, but it's still a fun gig, no matter what you drive.

When driving at night got tired of having invisible heater and fresh air controls. Added a LED behind the sliders tied into the dash LEDs. The backlighting is faint and not distracting.

Agreed, but need to stay local that weekend as well and would also like to check out LUFTGEKÜHLT 5 here in LA.

Kent, please tell us how this happened.

Inquiring minds are dying to know..........

Oh I will; as soon as Apple returns my laptop. Apparently they cannot withstand a dousing with a good red Cab. I should have it back this week and I’ll “tell all” in my build thread. What a week!

2 hours that I will never get back! That's how long it took took get the bleedin' fresh air box in place.

What a job! Trim the grill, slice the rubber seal to get the grill to slide in deeper. And then getting that fragile clicky/cracky box to line up the bolt holes.

I don't even know if it works

And I snapped the 7mm pinch bolt too.

Removed the cylinder head from my 2.0 on Sunday and drilled and heli-coiled the A.I.R. tube hole one port today. I had to open up the hole a little to fit the over sized heli-coil tap, but everything worked out well. I was a little worried that the insert wouldn't sit properly, but upon close examination, it's perfect. I made sure to use red loctite to ensure that its permanent.

You need one of these for that job

Got some goodies in the mail today, I'm hoping this steering wheel cover kit is not at bad as a few reviews I've read about it. I bought it from Automotion and did not realize it was an Alan Gunn kit which has mixed reviews.

A few people recommended I use a stand alone steering column to help with the install, being too cheap to pay for one or even pay for the shipping when one was offered to me for free I drew the contraption below up. I will be able to rotate it from 0° up to 90°.
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I got my new dash from 914rubber Can't wait until all the welding is done and I get to put it in to the car!

A big thank you to mark at 914 rubber. He noticed the issue I had with my door edge rubbers (originally bought from him) and sent me a replacement pair which arrived this morning.

On another good note I fitted the remaining air box bits & associated cables etc. Just have to order 3 new cable clamp bolts from Porsche and hopefully job's a goodun.

And onto the next job ......

Getting closer.

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Installed the correct early dash pad with the larger opening above the glove box. Also went back to the original basket weave seats and installed my black/grey CoCo mats.

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Getting closer to having seats in the Ghia. Hosed off the passenger's side floor pan clip after blasting it clean, will prime and test fit to see how much needs trimmed off ...

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...then check the dimensions for correct mounting position ...

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Once I get the seating issue out of my hair (wife wants to drive the car), I can devote time to the 'BB' again

Nice work on the Ghia. All I got done today was cutting the hood for my gas flap and fittiedmy Turbo with AN fittings. Tomorrow I may finish the plumbing for the turbo.

Beautiful interior!

With too many concurrent projects going, it's little by little, bit by bit ...

Ghia passenger floor pan clip primed today ...

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And an errant 912 heat exchanger was recently found and blasted a couple weeks ago. This got the 2000° Rustoleum paint

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Checked status on the Vanagon's 1.9L wasserboxer rebuild yesterday. Yep, sucked a valve ... the case has been cleaned and the parts to build it up to a 2.1L are on order

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The XT250 is all back together except for installing a new chain (which was delivered today). Annual desert camping trip coming up in less than a month

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914 content: I stopped by EMW this passed Tuesday, picked up new flywheel bolts for the 1.9L motor build on the '71 914

Finally some action on my future 912!!!

lol

Ouch, that hurt!

Kent,
That really sucks. Let me know if you need help. I can come over and provide another pair of hands.

Had a local welder weld in two PMS louvered plates.
I’m semi copying his 916 build with AC and electric compressor.
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After purchasing a running 72 in October, and then deciding to replace the tail shifter with a side shifter I had out of my 75 car after 1 drive across the county.
And the myriad things that needed to be done while the motor and trans were out. (not limited to, weld up the clutch tube and some minor hell hole repair, new cv's, replace rear rubber brake lines on the front brakes with SS, SS fuel lines, relocate fuel pump etc)
All with the guidance and expertise of Cary over at Middle Motors.
My "running 72 to tide me over until I'm done restoring my 75" is back on the road!!!!
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So to celebrate I took it out for a spin in the rain to teach my wife and her dog Zuess, how to drive a manual shift car. This at the same place I taught her to drive 2 short years ago. A couple more practices and she will be ready for the DE I signed us up for next month.

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Looks good, Eddy.

What's on your rear deck lid?

Sir Mark, i think that is just a shade or reflection to the wall.

By jove, I think you're right (I had to ta a second peek)

No, the orange drop cloth next to the engine bay!

Hahaha sir Mark E! I’m sure it’s the reflection. hehehe
How’s ur 74 orange?

I didn't do anything to it. I just ordered more stuff for it.

Yep--- just reflection!

getting closer! new oring and new front crank seal, new shroud with all new hardware allen head screws etc

Set the timing on the new 123 dizzy and drove it...

had installed a oil temp gauge and during the ride the temps just kept on climbing. and it was only 50 out. turned out the cooling flaps were stuck in the cold position and wouldn't open to let air past the oil cooler. Dangerously high.

This was the second time I drove it since reinstalling the engine and it was just static timed the first time.

Fortunately discovered the problem and all seems to be fine now. will take it for a longer ride tomorrow.

Took advantage of the nice weather today and went for a drive.
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Nice ride. Hope it ran well for you. East coast slowly warming up.

Took both toys out for a spin before the rain tonight... and yes, it is now raining in the desert! Maybe even thunderstorms later tonight (so I'll feel like I'm back in IA- but it was actually warmer in Des Moines today than in Scottdale!!)

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nice boxster driving in front of you

Decided to take another wack at adjusting the Rennshifter. Put the car outside on level ground, chocked the front tires, raised the rear only and put on jack stands. Got out Jame’s instructions and went through it again, but this time taking care the shifter in neutral was perpendicular to the housing. Started the car, released the handbrake, and drove her through the gears with no issues. Engagement was precise and direct. Turned the car off and set the handbrake. Lowered the car and took it for a drive.

The first 5 minutes went great. The gears were right where they should be, but at minute 6, when down shifting from 4 to 3, I went into 5. Hmmmm. Tried it again with same result. S-word! Then after moving the shift lever to the left of the 2-3 plane, found second, the damn bolt wasn’t tightened enough.

Drove down to a 2 mile road through the farms which dead ends. Loosened the bolt and spent 5 minutes trying to get the alignment right and then the rod fell out of the coupler 3 Miles from home without an Allen key to remove the shifter to reinsert the shift rod. Also no mobile phone to call on, S-word. Got lucky and managed to fish it up and reinserted using a screwdriver and vice grips. Then spent the next 5 minutes readjusting, luckily I had used a paint pen originally to mark the Xand Y orientation on the rod and the coupler. Aligned the X and Y and tweaked it a bit to the left, and tightened it down. Not quite right. Move it a tweak, while the shift rod was held with the vice grips, tighten and try it. Bam! Right on for first and second. Cinched it down and off I go. All the gears are dead on. Stop the car and tighten the piss out of the bolt and enjoy the best shifting I have ever experienced in 14 years. Grinned all the way home.

Got home and got out my big socket wrench and tightened the bolt one last time, fortunately not breaking off the head. Buttoned things up and am looking forward to the next rain free day.

Good to hear. The shifting in the 'BB' isn't all that bad, but looking forward to installing the Rennshifter I got from Steve anyway

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Finally went and legally registered the 914 into my name with the DMV.

Car has not been registered in over 6 years, luckily it only cost me $165 total.

Congrats!!!!

Dude, didn't you fill out a 'Statement of Facts' form? Would have saved you more $. Last year, I registered a car that hadn't been registered since 1980 and it only cost me $70. On the Statement of Facts form, I stated that the car had been in storage and not driven on CA roadways in all those years.

Screw CA's exorbitant tax scheme ... I'm registering my Tacoma in AZ next week. CA DMV wants $162. + a $60. smog check (which it would pass with flying colors, should I have to do it). In any event, no smog check required in AZ, and the registration will be: $4. to transfer to CA title to an AZ title and $19. to register it for a year. Also, my insurance is half the cost of the same coverage in CA. That comes up to $376. recurring savings - annually ... just on that vehicle alone

Did not know that option. The lady at AAA mentioned that the PO paid over $600 in back fees for the vehicle already. I think when he got the car is sat for a few years unregistered as well.

Too late to worry about it now.

Well, now you know and can utilize that knowledge in case you have a similar situation in the future

Little bit of a tidy up and small jobs done.

Fitted the interior door release levers.

fitted the welting and trim to decklid grills.

Couldn't get to porsche for blower clamp bolts due to the snow/ice.

Gave up on the ashtray fitting (couldn't be bothered with that today.

Sprayed the backplate for the decklid latch.

Finally adjusted my carbs as they were running a tad lean. No more popping and idles around 800.

Getting thru my list for Route 66. I didn't start all this today but I did finish:
Oil & filter change
Adjust valves
Replace plugs
Install next size bigger idle jets
Adjust alternator belt
Replace engine fan flex hoses
Service K&N air cleaners
Flush brakes & rotate tires
Calibrate Innovate O2 sensor
Replace top targa bar small trim strips
Replace dash top
Replace dash face material
Fix radio faceplate
Replace dash to windshield vinyl
Replace dash to windshield rubber
Test fit new Sekurit windshield
Ordered Pinch weld primer for butyl for windshield install

All that's left before Rt 66 is:
Install new windshield
Detail
Remodel master bath (demo guy comes next Tuesday)
Oh yeah- and order t-shirts and finalize banquet reservation/details

Went to a local cars and cofee and ran into these two beauties. They are both for sale. The orange one has around 25k miles and is in the 40k range and the black one is a 6 and is in the 90k range. I can get you in contact with the seller if you are interested. If I had the money, I'd buy the 6....
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lightened up the donor car some more
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