QUOTE(jim_hoyland @ Jul 5 2019, 05:52 PM) 
The after pics:
Jim, the drop in height looks really good. Nice job from you and Keith
Full Version: what did you do to your 914 today
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The after pics:
Jim, the drop in height looks really good. Nice job from you and Keith
QUOTE(jim_hoyland @ Jul 5 2019, 06:52 PM)
The after pics:
Damn Jim - that's sexy as hell!!
I fabricated a 356 tank to go in the front trunk, spare tire will still fit. MarkClick to view attachment Click to view attachment
How many gallons is that tank?
I believe it is 13 gallons. Mark
Not exactly "today", but I made a push starting on the 30th of June:
1. Pull the motor,
2. Remove old heads, install new re-built heads and valve train,
3. Pull out all L-Jet FI components out of storage and build the engine back up with L-Jet.
4. Install motor
5. New fuel lines/hoses/fuel pump, etc.
Drove to Cannon Beach, OR on the 2nd in time for the 4th of July parade. Threw about 15 lbs. of candy for all the kids. Got back last night. A round trip of about 700 miles with no issues. 914 back on the road!
1. Pull the motor,
2. Remove old heads, install new re-built heads and valve train,
3. Pull out all L-Jet FI components out of storage and build the engine back up with L-Jet.
4. Install motor
5. New fuel lines/hoses/fuel pump, etc.
Drove to Cannon Beach, OR on the 2nd in time for the 4th of July parade. Threw about 15 lbs. of candy for all the kids. Got back last night. A round trip of about 700 miles with no issues. 914 back on the road!
I finally dug into my firewall project and did some soundproofing in anticipation of the Perlon that will be going in on the firewall and floors.
I also ground off the four clips that previously held the back pad on. Gonzo. Very dirty job.
The sound deadener I used is a product made by Noico and it's black with a diamond pattern. Great stuff!
The difference sound-wise in the inside of the car is stunning. SO much better, I wish I would have done this two years ago.
Terrible picture.
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I also ground off the four clips that previously held the back pad on. Gonzo. Very dirty job.
The sound deadener I used is a product made by Noico and it's black with a diamond pattern. Great stuff!
The difference sound-wise in the inside of the car is stunning. SO much better, I wish I would have done this two years ago.
Terrible picture.
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...I've put some other wheels at the car. BBS E50.
I think they look fine...
Harald
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I think they look fine...
Harald
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QUOTE(jim_hoyland @ Jul 6 2019, 07:17 AM)
QUOTE(DRPHIL914 @ Jul 6 2019, 07:00 AM)
QUOTE(euro911 @ Jul 6 2019, 12:03 AM)
Wow, what a difference the "game of inches" makes.
Really nice stance in the 'After' pix
looks great Jim! The shop here wants $400 for the half day he says it will take to lower balance and realign. I am afraid to get into this myself as you said if you lower everything changes and has to be reset. How long did it take?We were at it about 5 hours; several unanticipated issues were addressed. Fortunately, Keith's experience got the project over several bumps. We also did the "string" alignment; that added an hour by itself.
Looks great Jim!!
You were in good hands with Keith’s help!!
Hold 'er Newt. That ain't right. 
The clip was out of the groove on one end and had dropped between the 5th & 6th groove. Compressed the spring and clicked it back into place.
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The clip was out of the groove on one end and had dropped between the 5th & 6th groove. Compressed the spring and clicked it back into place. Click to view attachment
Hey, I DID do something significant with a 914 today.
I was going to move 'HOWARD' onto the mid-rise lift after moving the 912 off of it, but 'HOWARD' just wouldn't budge. He's been parked there and covered up since early~mid-2015.
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I thought I had checked the E-brake, but apparently was mistaken. I jacked up the rear and was planning to remove the brake pads but decided to check the E-brake again. DUH, it was engaged
Whilst underneath, I also noticed that one of the temporary axle shaft supports had snapped. I measured the diameter of the CV joints and found some 4" I.D. tubing on the side of the garage. Cut a 24" section and installed it between the axles, then tied a new support with Dacron rope, so it will roll without adversely causing damage to the outer CVs.
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Still need to put some more air in 'HOWARD's tires, so he'll roll a little easier
Well, we'll get more done tomorrow, but I still needed to move some additional items that have accumulated on the driveway behind the gate. With a little bit of daylight left, I decided to add some finishing touches to an old project I started a few years ago ... junk found in the Mojave Desert that I assembled into some sort of metal sculpture ...
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That is all ...
I was going to move 'HOWARD' onto the mid-rise lift after moving the 912 off of it, but 'HOWARD' just wouldn't budge. He's been parked there and covered up since early~mid-2015.
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I thought I had checked the E-brake, but apparently was mistaken. I jacked up the rear and was planning to remove the brake pads but decided to check the E-brake again. DUH, it was engaged
Whilst underneath, I also noticed that one of the temporary axle shaft supports had snapped. I measured the diameter of the CV joints and found some 4" I.D. tubing on the side of the garage. Cut a 24" section and installed it between the axles, then tied a new support with Dacron rope, so it will roll without adversely causing damage to the outer CVs.
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Still need to put some more air in 'HOWARD's tires, so he'll roll a little easier
Well, we'll get more done tomorrow, but I still needed to move some additional items that have accumulated on the driveway behind the gate. With a little bit of daylight left, I decided to add some finishing touches to an old project I started a few years ago ... junk found in the Mojave Desert that I assembled into some sort of metal sculpture ...
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That is all ...
Made next insurance claim payment to the body shop... also decided to repair the stretched and banged up doors on my own dime before paint...
A little more progress ...
We got the 912 moved into the back yard where I'll have some elbow room to work on it ...
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... and 'HOWARD' got moved up a notch (onto the mid-rise lift) - (914 content)
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Car covers are back on and a few years of debris that accumulated under the cars was swept up. Tomorrow, the Karmann Ghia gets moved to where 'HOWARD' was parked ... then I can park the Tacoma in the driveway when I pull the trailer out next week ... when I head off to AZ
We got the 912 moved into the back yard where I'll have some elbow room to work on it ...
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... and 'HOWARD' got moved up a notch (onto the mid-rise lift) - (914 content)
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Car covers are back on and a few years of debris that accumulated under the cars was swept up. Tomorrow, the Karmann Ghia gets moved to where 'HOWARD' was parked ... then I can park the Tacoma in the driveway when I pull the trailer out next week ... when I head off to AZ
Fixed my parking brake
Put on 205-55-15s replacing 19 year old tires....
The car was in storage a while, I would guess.....
then I drove it all over town.....
The car was in storage a while, I would guess.....
then I drove it all over town.....
2-hour "dawn patrol" drive
QUOTE(anderssj @ Jul 11 2019, 05:25 PM)
2-hour "dawn patrol" drive
Rinse and repeat...
Another fault-free 100+ miles...may have consider Octeenerfest a little more seriously!
Got to test my new throttle pedal bronze bushings with a Bay Area Facebook drivers group. Met up at Livermore Porsche for a drive out Mines Road up to the top of Mount Hamilton. Finished going over the top and back home to San Jose. All the other cars were water cooled and my car was 36 years older than the next oldest. Still able to keep up on the twisties which I think surprised some.
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Put the new 123 Distributor into the 74 today. After a few head scratches and tweaks and a dip in the pool, we had an epiphany and now it's running as smooth as silk. Got a base curve in there right now and will add a couple of more until we dial it in 100% but, I like it!
Now I have to get another one for the 75.
Now I have to get another one for the 75.
Got my Special Plate and after updating my ID avatar, I noticed my last 3 member number is 474. The project car is 1974. (Type 4 1974)
That's way cool all yours stars are lining up 
made me look at mine for combos no such luck 
made me look at mine for combos no such luck
Installed Perlon on my firewall after doing the sound proofing last week. I think it turned out pretty nice. Floor Perlon is next. Then the seats get recovered. Little by little.
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Got our nickel plated emblems back...
QUOTE(Larmo63 @ Jul 17 2019, 10:00 PM)
Installed Perlon on my firewall after doing the sound proofing last week. I think it turned out pretty nice. Floor Perlon is next. Then the seats get recovered. Little by little.
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Look good, Goob. I'm still waiting on all the new tan upholstery material from 914 Rubber - that I ordered in November of 2018
On the upside, my new Dansk 2.0L banana muffler is on the way here ... one of the last remaining mechanical items I needed for the car
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Put in a electronic ignition and WOW!!
QUOTE(mitchdiego1 @ Jul 18 2019, 12:19 PM)
Put in a electronic ignition and WOW!!
More information, please!!
QUOTE(Jett @ Jul 18 2019, 01:13 AM)
Got our nickel plated emblems back...
nice! are you doing these for sale or just did a set for yourself? inquiring minds want to know!
Welded up the leaks in one of my clients 2.0 intake manifolds.
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QUOTE(Beeliner @ Jul 18 2019, 03:17 PM)
QUOTE(mitchdiego1 @ Jul 18 2019, 12:19 PM)
Put in a electronic ignition and WOW!!
More information, please!!
1976 non cat. Replaced the original black coil (car died on a cruz) with a Bosch Blue coil and replaced the condenser and points with Pertronix Ignitor Electronic Ignition
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QUOTE(Jett @ Jul 18 2019, 01:13 AM)
Got our nickel plated emblems back...
nice! are you doing these for sale or just did a set for yourself? inquiring minds want to know!
One set is for our 73, but we did do two sets. The second 2.0 emblem has one shorter stud bit still works perfectly. PM if you need the set at the cost. The metal emblems are getting harder to find and the nickel plating and clear coating took some time. Queen City Plating in WA did the work and they are known for being good and expensive. ...probably why I did not offer the second set for sale.
It’s Friday and sunny drove it to work today with her top off!! Paul
Paul
I'm fiddling with corner balancing and stance-ing my car. I've been busy measuring, wrenching, driving, re-measuring, re-wrenching, driving, etc.....
I know with my svelte 200#+ pounds on the driver's side it can be set a pinch higher on the left side, but I'm driving myself koo-koo.
Fun stuff.
I know with my svelte 200#+ pounds on the driver's side it can be set a pinch higher on the left side, but I'm driving myself koo-koo.
Fun stuff.
QUOTE(Larmo63 @ Jul 19 2019, 09:49 PM)
I'm fiddling with corner balancing and stance-ing my car. I've been busy measuring, wrenching, driving, re-measuring, re-wrenching, driving, etc.....
I know with my svelte 200#+ pounds on the driver's side it can be set a pinch higher on the left side, but I'm driving myself koo-koo.
Fun stuff.
Set it higher on the left and if you don't like it just have a couple of beers before you get in, for counter balance.
Attempted to take my 914 to body metal work shop 38 miles from home. At approximately 36 miles from home, my wiring harness went up in flames and burned through my fuel lines. Thankfully there was a semi-tractor driver who had a fire extinguisher and was able to douse the fire in my engine compartment. Additionally, my 914 colleague Brad, came to my rescue and stayed with me and my 914 until the flat bed arrived. I had my 914 flat bedded to my mechanic's shop. Here's hoping I can source a new wiring harness and I think I will go with stainless steel fuel lines going forward. Tomorrow will be another day.
It would help to know the year of your car and which FI system you're running?
Just saw a 'L-jet' harness listed in the classifieds this AM. I don't know any of the particulars ... http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=339376
Just saw a 'L-jet' harness listed in the classifieds this AM. I don't know any of the particulars ... http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=339376
QUOTE(Alfieg23 @ Jul 20 2019, 06:26 PM)
Attempted to take my 914 to body metal work shop 38 miles from home. At approximately 36 miles from home, my wiring harness went up in flames and burned through my fuel lines. Thankfully there was a semi-tractor driver who had a fire extinguisher and was able to douse the fire in my engine compartment. Additionally, my 914 colleague Brad, came to my rescue and stayed with me and my 914 until the flat bed arrived. I had my 914 flat bedded to my mechanic's shop. Here's hoping I can source a new wiring harness and I think I will go with stainless steel fuel lines going forward. Tomorrow will be another day.
What year?
@Alfieg23
Took the car out for a summer drive / it was a balmy 109 so it was quite comfortable. Think about that for a minute. One's oil doesn't have to warm up. Bearing grease is fully lubed and pliable. Tranny gear oil is supple and all gears hit on targetsd without the "winter crunch" of cold gearbox juices.
On the down side, there are no other 911's or 914-6 versions on the road as most of the locals have their rides in mothballs........
One question looms ever present: When I elect to fire up the little beast after a few weeks of inactivity, it takes many many revs to get to oil pressure and even then, a few more seconds of rev to get the thing to come to life. Is this "normal" for a 6 with front oil cooler and stock 914-6 oil tank etc.
The Clewett crank fire ignition system is flawless once the oil pressure gauge pumps up but before that, many seconds of rev is required to make life where there was none.????
I am not sure if this is normal procedure........
just for interest, an old photo or two....... but maybe a good one or two...
Steve's car in the lead at 90+_..... YES!
On the down side, there are no other 911's or 914-6 versions on the road as most of the locals have their rides in mothballs........
One question looms ever present: When I elect to fire up the little beast after a few weeks of inactivity, it takes many many revs to get to oil pressure and even then, a few more seconds of rev to get the thing to come to life. Is this "normal" for a 6 with front oil cooler and stock 914-6 oil tank etc.
The Clewett crank fire ignition system is flawless once the oil pressure gauge pumps up but before that, many seconds of rev is required to make life where there was none.????
I am not sure if this is normal procedure........
just for interest, an old photo or two....... but maybe a good one or two...
Steve's car in the lead at 90+_..... YES!
QUOTE(forrestkhaag @ Jul 20 2019, 07:02 PM)
Took the car out for a summer drive / it was a balmy 109 so it was quite comfortable. Think about that for a minute. One's oil doesn't have to warm up. Bearing grease is fully lubed and pliable. Tranny gear oil is supple and all gears hit on targetsd without the "winter crunch" of cold gearbox juices.
On the down side, there are no other 911's or 914-6 versions on the road as most of the locals have their rides in mothballs........
One question looms ever present: When I elect to fire up the little beast after a few weeks of inactivity, it takes many many revs to get to oil pressure and even then, a few more seconds of rev to get the thing to come to life. Is this "normal" for a 6 with front oil cooler and stock 914-6 oil tank etc.
The Clewett crank fire ignition system is flawless once the oil pressure gauge pumps up but before that, many seconds of rev is required to make life where there was none.????
I am not sure if this is normal procedure........
just for interest, an old photo or two....... but maybe a good one or two...
Steve's car in the lead at 90+_..... YES!
Could it be that your oil tank is empty after weeks of standing from gravity pulling the oil out of it into the engine. Thus, the oil pump is sucking air until the scavenger side of the pump has put some oil back into the tank which then feeds the high pressure side of the pump?
QUOTE(mepstein @ Jul 20 2019, 07:22 PM)
QUOTE(Alfieg23 @ Jul 20 2019, 06:26 PM)
Attempted to take my 914 to body metal work shop 38 miles from home. At approximately 36 miles from home, my wiring harness went up in flames and burned through my fuel lines. Thankfully there was a semi-tractor driver who had a fire extinguisher and was able to douse the fire in my engine compartment. Additionally, my 914 colleague Brad, came to my rescue and stayed with me and my 914 until the flat bed arrived. I had my 914 flat bedded to my mechanic's shop. Here's hoping I can source a new wiring harness and I think I will go with stainless steel fuel lines going forward. Tomorrow will be another day.
What year?
1972
@Alfieg23
QUOTE(mepstein @ Jul 20 2019, 07:22 PM)
QUOTE(Alfieg23 @ Jul 20 2019, 06:26 PM)
Attempted to take my 914 to body metal work shop 38 miles from home. At approximately 36 miles from home, my wiring harness went up in flames and burned through my fuel lines. Thankfully there was a semi-tractor driver who had a fire extinguisher and was able to douse the fire in my engine compartment. Additionally, my 914 colleague Brad, came to my rescue and stayed with me and my 914 until the flat bed arrived. I had my 914 flat bedded to my mechanic's shop. Here's hoping I can source a new wiring harness and I think I will go with stainless steel fuel lines going forward. Tomorrow will be another day.
What year?
1972
with a 1974 1.8 engine.
@Alfieg23
drove it last night to go get dinner, had not been in the car for a few weeks!.
time to start the short list of to-do's before Okteenerfest!
time to start the short list of to-do's before Okteenerfest!
Took the '74 to Triple A and used their DMV services to get the car registered in my name and the new plates.
Then I drove it to my mechanic to give it a solid once over to see what we've got and what needs to be done.
He was impressed with the car, liked where it was at, made a couple of minor recommendations and changed the oil. (Brad Penn)
Got a few adjustments to the shift linkage that we're going to do, put some new bushings and such and then we'll be off to the races.
Such a blast to drive. Been taking my daughter with me, since it's going to be her car next year, and let her feel the pain of the DMV process. (even though it was at AAA and not NEARLY as painful as the real DMV). And I'm training her what to look for, with the gauges, with traffic around us, etc.
We'll start her on driving here in the next few weeks. She'll be one of only a hand ful of her age that will know how to drive a stick.
Then I drove it to my mechanic to give it a solid once over to see what we've got and what needs to be done.
He was impressed with the car, liked where it was at, made a couple of minor recommendations and changed the oil. (Brad Penn)
Got a few adjustments to the shift linkage that we're going to do, put some new bushings and such and then we'll be off to the races.
Such a blast to drive. Been taking my daughter with me, since it's going to be her car next year, and let her feel the pain of the DMV process. (even though it was at AAA and not NEARLY as painful as the real DMV). And I'm training her what to look for, with the gauges, with traffic around us, etc.
We'll start her on driving here in the next few weeks. She'll be one of only a hand ful of her age that will know how to drive a stick.
Reinstalled the sun visors and replaced the rear view mirror.
QUOTE(jim_hoyland @ Jul 23 2019, 02:23 PM)
Reinstalled the sun visors and replaced the rear view mirror.
That looks a lot nicer w/o "The Bar of Mirrors" Jim.
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