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JOEPROPER

Sep 15 2019, 08:52 AM

QUOTE(Gatornapper @ Sep 14 2019, 09:12 PM)

Drove it for well over 200 miles and for 4 1/2 hours on PCA 914-9/14 event - great drive, great people, great food, great fun.

Car did well, considering.....several adventurous events with the engine, but it kept going all day and never failed me. With Gen light on dimly much, but not all, the day, battery stayed charged at 12.4 volts & no electrical problems.

Temp stayed in middle until very end of both out and back trips when approached red but never too close. Flaps, t-stat here, going in soon....

GN

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Sad I missed getting a pic of a whole parking lot full of nice Porsches from the First Settler's Region of the PCA at the restaurant where we met and ate.

Wow $2.19 for Regular Gas... $2.79 here in NY

sb914

Sep 15 2019, 09:09 AM

I started it ! Click to view attachment

smveril

Sep 15 2019, 10:28 AM

Installed outside mirror. Put gas in the tank to get ready to breakin new motor. Restoration to be done in 2 weeks so I can go to a Porsche meet

DRPHIL914

Sep 15 2019, 07:02 PM

Trailered it home from Okteenerfest! She deserved a rest on her birthday!
44yoa today ,

Maybe we should have a birthday thread for the cars?!
For mine it’s 9/15 , missed a 9/14 birthday by one day.

bkrantz

Sep 15 2019, 08:50 PM

Continued rust exploration, and found some classic cheesy fiberglass on the front floor corners.

Mueller

Sep 15 2019, 08:54 PM

Found out I'm missing 1 of 2 radiator petcock valves.

EBay special radiator, says for a Celica. Store bought valves didn't work at all. So I remove the one remaining one and measure the threads.

Radiator fitting m10-1.25, part number.

490-215.1 Dorman

euro911

Sep 16 2019, 02:39 AM

QUOTE(JOEPROPER @ Sep 15 2019, 07:52 AM)

QUOTE(Gatornapper @ Sep 14 2019, 09:12 PM)

Wow $2.19 for Regular Gas... $2.79 here in NY

Don't complain ... it's $3.79 or more here in CA

falcor75

Sep 16 2019, 03:10 AM

Still half of what we pay in Europe.....

DRPHIL914

Sep 16 2019, 07:02 AM

QUOTE(euro911 @ Sep 16 2019, 04:39 AM)

QUOTE(JOEPROPER @ Sep 15 2019, 07:52 AM)

QUOTE(Gatornapper @ Sep 14 2019, 09:12 PM)

Wow $2.19 for Regular Gas... $2.79 here in NY

Don't complain ... it's $3.79 or more here in CA

QUOTE(falcor75 @ Sep 16 2019, 05:10 AM)

Still half of what we pay in Europe.....

I pain $2.07 yesterday for regular in Columbia Sc on way home...
the biggest difference from state to state is the STATE tax on each gallon of gas , at least here in the states.. so what you get for that extra $1.50 / gallon in California?? not much I think

Steve

Sep 16 2019, 07:29 AM

QUOTE(DRPHIL914 @ Sep 16 2019, 06:02 AM)

QUOTE(euro911 @ Sep 16 2019, 04:39 AM)

QUOTE(JOEPROPER @ Sep 15 2019, 07:52 AM)

QUOTE(Gatornapper @ Sep 14 2019, 09:12 PM)

Wow $2.19 for Regular Gas... $2.79 here in NY

Don't complain ... it's $3.79 or more here in CA

QUOTE(falcor75 @ Sep 16 2019, 05:10 AM)

Still half of what we pay in Europe.....

In So Cal. they keep ripping out the freeway over passes and building wider bridges for more freeway lanes. You would think they would invest in more mass transit like electric trains. Wider freeways turn into wider parking lots during rush hour.

brcacti

Sep 16 2019, 02:04 PM

put in new passenger side seat adjuster handle

mmichalik

Sep 16 2019, 02:07 PM

Since I was able to get the new (to me) set of 2.0 Fuchs from a fellow member, I put the EMPI reproductions on to my daughters '74. The genuine Fuchs will go on the '75!

euro911

Sep 16 2019, 03:08 PM

Just another reason why a small town in the mountains of N/E AZ appealed to me. Gas is a few cents higher than in the PHX area, but worth it ... and no heavy traffic issues

Specracer

Sep 18 2019, 06:11 PM

On 4 wheels today for the 1st time in 2 years. Should have taken a pic

euro911

Sep 18 2019, 10:16 PM

Received the last piece needed to complete the exhaust system for HOWARD today. Thanks, Ben ( @mb911 )

Need to hurry up and finish the new blast cabinet so I can get it ready for paint

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moneysmarts

Sep 19 2019, 04:45 PM

Hosed off 1/4 " of dust and pollen from sitting in the garage for a year.
Ready for fall driving!

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RAB914

Sep 19 2019, 04:47 PM

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My 914

Sep 20 2019, 05:46 AM

QUOTE(JFG @ Jun 27 2019, 11:52 AM)

I fixed the wipers. The nut on the likage/motor had slackened.

Took the mrs out for the day to Tenby. Gorgeous day, roof off.

North beach harbour

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And the speedo stopped working.

What a beautiful spot!

AZBanks

Sep 20 2019, 11:30 AM

Upgraded the starter to a Bosch SR68X and installed the Ford soleniod.

Modified the exhaust pipe for a cleaner look.

From this:

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To this:

AZBanks

Sep 20 2019, 11:30 AM

this

AZBanks

Sep 20 2019, 11:31 AM

this

SKL1

Sep 21 2019, 10:28 AM

Took the silver '71 to C&C at Penske Museum this AM. Only 914- usually a couple show up...

Obligatory pic from yesterday. A ride with Indy 500 winner Buddy Rice in a 600hp Radical... glad I had my HANS on !!Click to view attachment Click to view attachment

North Coast Jim

Sep 22 2019, 08:04 AM

Finished up with Octeenerfest last weekend we are now embarking on a ferry ride to South Bass Island to partake in the Vintage Car Races at Put In Bay.

I don't race but volunteer, now for the 5th year in a row. Great Fun. Wife and I do get to run the track both the new airport facility and also the "old" circuit thru the streets of PIB complete with hay bales at the corners.

A yearly event we both enjoy.

SirAndy

Sep 24 2019, 04:22 PM

"Fixed" my broken clutch tube and went for a drive. Seems to be holding up just fine.

914werke

Sep 24 2019, 07:37 PM

Not mine per se but was pressing hubs out of trailing arms in sufficient qty that I may a jig to make it simple.

ssuperflyoldguy

Sep 25 2019, 12:14 AM

Finished pulling my smog off my 2.0 including pump & good t-bracket & pulley - all for sale now - will have to figure out how to block the smog-ports so I can provide the system complete including brackets & hardware.

simonjb

Sep 25 2019, 07:17 AM

Drove it to the office on a brisk Fall morning in New England
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euro911

Sep 25 2019, 05:26 PM

QUOTE(SirAndy @ Sep 24 2019, 03:22 PM)

"Fixed" my broken clutch tube and went for a drive. Seems to be holding up just fine.

That's how a PO did the front tube repair in the 'BB'. Unfortunately it broke in other places during my custodianship ... so I did the hydraulic conversion. Planning on doing the same conversion on HOWARD, even though the clutch tube is perfectly intact at the moment.

DucRS

Sep 25 2019, 05:44 PM

A lil fine detailing while waiting for parts.

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Mr.Nobody

Sep 25 2019, 09:06 PM

Spent the last few days doing some much needed maintenance. I've been away from the car focusing on career stuff for the last few years and neglected the 914.

I lit a fire under my butt the other day, and drained the fuel, changed the oil, cleaned the carbs, and finally installed the Tangerine linkage I've had sitting around. After synching the carbs it runs better than I think it ever has on the carbs. The idle is super smooth. I'm sure it could be better, but it's pretty darn good for now. Car fired on the second crank, which was nice.

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SirAndy

Sep 26 2019, 12:27 PM

rjames

Sep 26 2019, 12:38 PM

Tying to figure out why my new ATE master cylinder is leaking. The only place I see brake fluid is circled in the picture. No fluid found around the upper grommets or any of the lines or at the firewall where the pedal rod goes through. Although it was already plenty tight, I tightened the circled cap a bit more. Maybe it wasn't machined perfectly, or there is some paint within the fitting not allowing a good seal? Ugh. Fingers crossed that it stops the leak.

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ssuperflyoldguy

Sep 26 2019, 12:38 PM

Ordered the M10 x 1.0 x 50mm allan head bolts (bless you Amazon/Ebay, they are winging themselves here all by theirselves) Any of these work themselves out? Did Loctite or JBWeld fail eventually?

QUOTE(ssuperflyoldguy @ Sep 24 2019, 11:14 PM)

cali914

Sep 26 2019, 10:47 PM

QUOTE(Gplracer @ Sep 13 2019, 03:41 PM)

QUOTE(BIGKAT_83 @ Sep 13 2019, 06:02 PM)

Pulled the car out and hosed her off. Ready for the 914 meet at the Atlanta Porsche
center in the morning.
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That is a great looking car!

I second that

ValcoOscar

Sep 29 2019, 12:35 PM

Drove it to LA's Cars & Coffee to meet up with some non-teener friends.

Oscar

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cali914

Sep 29 2019, 04:44 PM

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cali914

Sep 29 2019, 04:49 PM

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cali914

Sep 29 2019, 04:51 PM

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Tdskip

Sep 29 2019, 05:26 PM

QUOTE(SirAndy @ Sep 24 2019, 05:22 PM)

"Fixed" my broken clutch tube and went for a drive. Seems to be holding up just fine.

Going going @sirandy

Tdskip

Sep 29 2019, 05:27 PM

QUOTE(Mr.Nobody @ Sep 25 2019, 10:06 PM)

@mr.nobody , get that car into use, sounds like she is ready!

Tdskip

Sep 29 2019, 05:28 PM

Install new door threshold trim for the ‘73 1.7 and picked up a new metal rear valence for the ‘74 Copper car.

80’s old school

Sep 30 2019, 07:16 AM

Fixed my reverse lights!!!! Yeah!!

mmichalik

Sep 30 2019, 12:49 PM

Ordered a new shift linkage kit from Tangerine Racing for the 74. Hopefully it will make it to San Diego this week while I have access to a lift. http://www.tangerineracing.com/shiftlinkage.htm
Everything I've read here states that it makes a huge difference.

Triaddave

Sep 30 2019, 01:03 PM

Hey, That is a Triad Exhaust! I don't remember sending one to Maine.

QUOTE(moneysmarts @ Sep 19 2019, 03:45 PM)

Hosed off 1/4 " of dust and pollen from sitting in the garage for a year.
Ready for fall driving!

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Beeliner

Sep 30 2019, 07:09 PM

Took off a very noisy muffler (but good) at spouse's request....

Put on a new one.

Just as noisy.

Old but very good 1.7 muffler for sale. $75.00

PM me...

914sgofast2

Sep 30 2019, 07:15 PM

Drove to the Pick-and-Pull in Carson City, Nevada, and harvested the complete fuel injection system so I can build a fuel injected 2056cc for my 1970 Porsche 1.7 liter.

euro911

Sep 30 2019, 08:32 PM

QUOTE(Triaddave @ Sep 30 2019, 12:03 PM)

Hey, That is a Triad Exhaust! I don't remember sending one to Maine.

QUOTE(moneysmarts @ Sep 19 2019, 03:45 PM)

Hosed off 1/4 " of dust and pollen from sitting in the garage for a year.
Ready for fall driving!

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Pre-owned, maybe? I've owned two of them (one for a '6' and one for a 2.0L '4'), both were pre-owned

Tdskip

Sep 30 2019, 10:43 PM

QUOTE(mmichalik @ Sep 30 2019, 01:49 PM)

@mmichalik' I have access to a lift in OC if that would help you out.

Please let us know how you like it once installed.

RAB914

Oct 1 2019, 12:16 PM

First piece of yellow

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SirAndy

Oct 1 2019, 12:19 PM

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