Full Version: what did you do to your 914 today
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Finally got around to adding transmission bling since Dr Evil overhauled it. I had him install 6 bolt 911SC axle flanges so I can use 944 CV's with the custom axles I have. Still looking for a NOS transmission backup light switch. Using URO solid 914-6 six transmission mounts. Transmission case has been sprayed with LPS 3 to prevent corrosion.
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Installed Spokes rear lights to complement his fronts I installed last year. Also installed his relay so my turn signal indicators finally work. Another 1st class company offering 1st class products. Service after the sale is important and missing from many companies nowadays. 
Here's to you Jerry. @Spoke . Next, I need to change out the side marker bulbs to be 100% LED. 
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Here's to you Jerry. @Spoke . Next, I need to change out the side marker bulbs to be 100% LED. Click to view attachment
Good job. Spokes LEDs are the first mod every 914 owner should do.
Everything on my car is now fitted with leds. Headlights, interior lights (gauges) everything.
Drove the daily with the top off, it was 61 here yesterday. 
Then cleaned out all the ripped up interior bits from the @#@!ing racoons in the bumble bee project. Hey it is starting to smell better now at least. 
Then cleaned out all the ripped up interior bits from the @#@!ing racoons in the bumble bee project. Hey it is starting to smell better now at least.
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QUOTE(Coondog @ Dec 29 2019, 07:29 PM) 
Good job. Spokes LEDs are the first mod every 914 owner should do.
Over 77* today, so a little drive to celebrate the upcoming New Year 
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And a nice surprise too-- catch pan still clean almost a month after oil return tube o-ring and rear shifter seal replacement:
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Stains on the cement floor show how extensive the leaks were
Gotta get some oil eater...or cat litter!
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And a nice surprise too-- catch pan still clean almost a month after oil return tube o-ring and rear shifter seal replacement:
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Stains on the cement floor show how extensive the leaks were
Gotta get some oil eater...or cat litter!
Spray some 'Purple Power' on those oil stains, scrub, and spray water with a jet nozzle (or a power-washer)
QUOTE(GaroldShaffer @ Dec 30 2019, 09:35 AM)
Drove the daily with the top off, it was 61 here yesterday. Then cleaned out all the ripped up interior bits from the @#@!ing racoons in the bumble bee project. Hey it is starting to smell better now at least.
Luckily, it didn't happen in any of the cars, but a rat took up residence in my RV garage and made a huge mess. Then cleaned out all the ripped up interior bits from the @#@!ing racoons in the bumble bee project. Hey it is starting to smell better now at least. Click to view attachment
Got the little fucher though
I drove it!! 
Test fitting some parts.
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Drove it 
though it would be fun to drive on the last day of 2019 and the first day of 2020!
though it would be fun to drive on the last day of 2019 and the first day of 2020!
QUOTE(Mueller @ Jan 1 2020, 05:26 PM)
Test fitting some parts.
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What brand and size tires are you running there? Looks great with the BBS wheels!
Other than ignoring it, like I have done for the last 45 days, added Stabil. Should probably do a mouse house check.
Drove our 75 2.0 to the beach.. was almost sunny
Worked on fitment for my new Speedhut Gauges in the orig frame. JB welding in new inner flange to create the new hole sizes for the gauges. Small differences in hole diameters required for proper mounting.
Got the new fuel pump in the '74. SO much quieter than the last one.
The new one is the CB Performance rotary type.
Hopefully that was the only problem
The new one is the CB Performance rotary type.
Hopefully that was the only problem
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We received garage building permits after two years of dealing with the city. Finally a place to put our cars and stuff :>)
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We received garage building permits after two years of dealing with the city. Finally a place to put our cars and stuff :>)
How large is it gonna be?Back in the 90s, I drew up plans for a 2-story, triple-wide, double-depth, attached garage behind our 3-story [secondary] mountain home up in Lake Arrowhead.
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We had more than enough room for it on our 1/3rd. acre lot - but the first thing the plan check guy said was ... "No, Oh hell No. Why on earth do you need a garage that large?"
I told him that we wanted have to secure parking for our RV, a boat and a few cars, plus a workshop, but he wouldn't budge from his denial for a permit
Whatta Butt hole
QUOTE(euro911 @ Jan 2 2020, 11:55 AM)
QUOTE(Jett @ Jan 2 2020, 08:10 AM)
We received garage building permits after two years of dealing with the city. Finally a place to put our cars and stuff :>)
How large is it gonna be?Back in the 90s, I drew up plans for a 2-story, triple-wide, double-depth, attached garage behind our 3-story [secondary] mountain home up in Lake Arrowhead.
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We had more than enough room for it on our 1/3rd. acre lot - but the first thing the plan check guy said was ... "No, Oh hell No. Why on earth do you need a garage that large?"
I told him that we wanted have to secure parking for our RV, a boat and a few cars, plus a workshop, but he wouldn't budge from his denial for a permit
Whatta Butt hole
The garage is designed to be 2600 sqft.
QUOTE(euro911 @ Jan 2 2020, 11:55 AM)
QUOTE(Jett @ Jan 2 2020, 08:10 AM)
We received garage building permits after two years of dealing with the city. Finally a place to put our cars and stuff :>)
How large is it gonna be?Back in the 90s, I drew up plans for a 2-story, triple-wide, double-depth, attached garage behind our 3-story [secondary] mountain home up in Lake Arrowhead.
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We had more than enough room for it on our 1/3rd. acre lot - but the first thing the plan check guy said was ... "No, Oh hell No. Why on earth do you need a garage that large?"
I told him that we wanted have to secure parking for our RV, a boat and a few cars, plus a workshop, but he wouldn't budge from his denial for a permit
Whatta Butt hole
Next time don't use your Crayons on a plan submittal.
Finally finished all metal work! Now it's off to get painted
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QUOTE(76-914 @ Jan 2 2020, 03:26 PM)
Next time don't use your Crayons on a plan submittal.
They were done on Autocad R-12 ...
QUOTE(Nacho @ Jan 2 2020, 06:34 PM)
Finally finished all metal work! Now it's off to get painted
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I saw this car yesterday, it's near perfect.
Good job. Though I know some people love the BUBs, I really believe the early bumpers look so much better on our cars. If I had a '75-'76 that would be one of my first modifications.
Talking of which...
Collected my car from friends paint and body shop having removed US-spec side marker lights and ugly 1975 US bumpers. Replaced them with glassfibre 'earlies', saving around 75 pounds in weight. Looks so much better…
Collected my car from friends paint and body shop having removed US-spec side marker lights and ugly 1975 US bumpers. Replaced them with glassfibre 'earlies', saving around 75 pounds in weight. Looks so much better…
Made MORE upgrades to my enclosed type carport for the 914 so it will stay dryer, ..........does that count?
QUOTE(brcacti @ Jan 4 2020, 02:41 PM)
Made MORE upgrades to my enclosed type carport for the 914 so it will stay dryer, ..........does that count?
Yes
Bought a replacement rear trunk lid for my '74 from Vince @porscheaddic
Thanks Vince. It's going to look great in black!
Thanks Vince. It's going to look great in black!
I purchased 4 standard injectors from Oreillys, pulled my #3 (the leaking one) and then noticed the Standard injector has a factory fitted hose that elbows and is two short to reach the metal fuel lines. Would adding a coupler to each line and make longer lines harm performance?
'52 Willys M38-A1
QUOTE(KSCarrera @ Jan 3 2020, 08:32 AM)
Talking of which...
Collected my car from friends paint and body shop having removed US-spec side marker lights and ugly 1975 US bumpers. Replaced them with glassfibre 'earlies', saving around 75 pounds in weight. Looks so much better…
NICE!
QUOTE(ontopcop @ Jan 4 2020, 10:13 PM)
I purchased 4 standard injectors from Oreillys, pulled my #3 (the leaking one) and then noticed the Standard injector has a factory fitted hose that elbows and is two short to reach the metal fuel lines. Would adding a coupler to each line and make longer lines harm performance?
'52 Willys M38-A1
I'd cut the supplied elbows off and make up new hoses to the required length. Carefully cut through the metal bezels just enough so that you can pry them off of the injectors. Use good quality hose - 30-R9 or equivalent fuel injection hose.
'52 Willys M38-A1
QUOTE(euro911 @ Jan 5 2020, 06:47 AM)
QUOTE(ontopcop @ Jan 4 2020, 10:13 PM)
I purchased 4 standard injectors from Oreillys, pulled my #3 (the leaking one) and then noticed the Standard injector has a factory fitted hose that elbows and is two short to reach the metal fuel lines. Would adding a coupler to each line and make longer lines harm performance?
'52 Willys M38-A1
I'd cut the supplied elbows off and make up new hoses to the required length. Carefully cut through the metal bezels just enough so that you can pry them off of the injectors. Use good quality hose - 30-R9 or equivalent fuel injection hose.'52 Willys M38-A1
Thank you...
KSCarrera - Your car looks great.
QUOTE(Cairo94507 @ Jan 5 2020, 06:07 AM)
KSCarrera - Your car looks great.
Looks killer. Great contrast of color and black.LOve it
Bob B
I moved in the storage unit. Next weekend I bring it home to my new garage.
QUOTE(KSCarrera @ Jan 3 2020, 06:32 AM)
Talking of which...
Collected my car from friends paint and body shop having removed US-spec side marker lights and ugly 1975 US bumpers. Replaced them with glassfibre 'earlies', saving around 75 pounds in weight. Looks so much better…
Looks fantastic.....Be proud
Took the 914 to a big start of year classic event at Bicester, Oxfordshire (UK...) yesterday - 485-mile roundtrip in the day. Was one of only three 914s there. Attracted plenty of comment and lots of photos taken. I think I love this car as much as I did the 914/6 I use to own...
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Like the exhaust too.
"Winterized" my SoCal 914 by putting the rain tray back on
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So I could give it a once every couple years wash:
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Then took it for a drive 
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So I could give it a once every couple years wash:
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Then took it for a drive
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QUOTE(anderssj @ Jan 6 2020, 08:54 PM)
Drove it
Rolled over 240,000 miles today
Nice Steve!
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