Nice job, Tom!!

Got a break in the rain today so, I took my 13 year old daughter and we jumped into the '74.
Drove to the gas station, filled her up and then took a drive around the valley for about a 1/2 hour.
Had a great time!

Spent most of the days tweaking the carbs, installing new plugs & wires that I had in the car in October but pulled when trying to diagnose ignition failure on 11/4.......they were not the problem and needed to go back in.......

Engine idling well, strong on WOT, but still serious flat spots on easy acceleration......

Last week Richb45 and I had a blast hitting the twisties in our 914's and comparing them.....his being totally restored, new engine, sway bars, and fresh paint - is my goal.......

GN

Tired of staying at home so took to the backroads.

Stopped to chat with the guy who sold me the supercharged 914 (now with a Raby 2056).

Made him drive the car (he never drove it during his 3-year ownership)

Hope you washed your hands, and the steering wheel ?

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Went for a one-car, one-person 90-mile drive on near empty roads in Cornwall (south west England). Possibly the last time for a few months, but what a gorgeous day for it.

Have fun everybody, stay safe and wash those hands...

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Slow day, so I installed my Tangerine Racing firewall shifter bushing kit. Click to view attachment Idon't know how to turn it...

looks good! how’s it feel?

looks good! how’s it feel?

oops DP

I need to finish up a few... lot of things before I try it.

You’re gonna love it

62,000 miles. So I put in new plugs. NGK BR6ES. Wanted 5's but couldn't find any. Will order some for the future........

Ordered Taylor ThunderVolt 8.2mm Spark Plug Wire Set from Summit Racing......

GN

I pulled my head off for the first time. I am so glad I have a cool 914 rebuild project!

Nice 1.8l Head! Interesting how the exhaust header has that extra covering on it. Mine never had those.

Well, after a long hiatus on 914 projects, I ordered 90% of the parts to backdate my 75 bumpers... Oof, that is a bill!!! I'll post as it is done. Good to be back on 914 world.

Rebuilt my door latch mechanism.

Cleaned them up with Brake Cleaner and greased them with Lithium!
Started with Brake Lube (same can color and size) and had red die all over them. Fortunately the Cleaner took the color off.

Put them in the door and then took them out since the locking mechanism was still binding on dirt.
Figured out how the locking works (ingenious) and then went through another cycle of cleaning and lubing.

All installed and operating like new! I also was able to 'tooth-brush' the latch handle on the door to remove years of grease in the little grooves. (sorry no picture of this)


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I could not take it apart since it is built with rivets that are mashed and installed with tools that I cannot even imagine. So this is as good as it gets

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Has anyone ever taken one of these completely apart? I would have loved to brush all of the individual parts and rebuild.

http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?s=&...t&p=2293298

@ctc911ctc check out this post in Darren's epic build-off thread.
you're on the right track for sure - he uses a lot of "white spirits" for soaking parts like this - and a toothbrush. He just has more patience than the rest of us - by a long shot.

I would never take one apart but a good cleaning with dawn dish detergent and a brush should work well and then lube all moving parts. I blasted and plated the worst of mine and they came out nice.

Today after long deliberation and some inspiration from some souls here I have decided on a new name for my A/X weapon. One of the weapons we (as teeners) have is intimidation. 911 owners do not like my car. They usually don't fear 914's until the car has a really good driver. I think the thing they fear is the weight. AR 14 weighs in at 1609 and is street legal. Turn signals, brake lights you know the hole thing. She has more than 10 pounds wire in her. Striping her down and adding aero is another hole world to them and me for that matter. So in another thread I mentioned that the car has an intimidation factor and Mark mentioned that it was an 914 AR. Well I kinda liked it and I will have to go back to see just how it occurred so I don't lie about Mark. Thanks buddy.

914 AR

A "PO" installed black trim along the headlight area of the hood which, upon removal, left a bunch of gooey residue

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So I used some "Goof Off"...
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And got the majority of it off after applying some elbow grease, fingernail scraping, and finished up with some Purple Power.

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Now you just need a little DupliColor touch-up paint

Sunday, made a quick picnic, with a beer and a glass of wine. Grabbed my girl and got our social distance on.
I've driven past this spot a bunch of times but always a crowd so I never stopped. You can almost see Mt. St. Helens in the background. ( I need a real camera)
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I plan to do a vinyl wrap this summer.

that a good idea, are you going to change colors or stay with white? I almost did that before painting my car and sometime I wish I had, from durability and driver perspective that is, and it looks great if done correctly. Lots of colors to choose from, but maybe a matte white? have you done any research on the 3M colors etc.

It will be printed vinyl. I have the concept mocked up already in low res. Still need to gather all the high res images for the real thing. Some will love it... some will hate it

Finally fixed the heat booster fan as it was a bad relay

the only one that matters is you! and you can always change it too

I think I would look at the carbon fiber wrap or the chrome wrap . but maybe cammo! they have a white carbon fiber pattern that looks cool.

Beautiful sunny day in the low 80s so I decided to take a run up on The Dragon
Loaded my 5yo grandson in the car and we headed out. First stop... fill up with fuel at the corner gas station.
Finished that and got a phone call. So I pulled away from the pumps to the end of the parking area and took the call.
Hung up and putting the phone away when... BUMP
I look to the right rear to see a guy in a Chrysler 300 had backed into me
Damage isn't all that bad but it just irritates me to no end
My wife came by to get my grandson while I waited for the law to show up.

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I did make it to The Dragon... good drive along Foothills Pky and The Dragon and then back home.
Oh... while headed home, at the end of Foothills Pky, car stalls. Acts like it is out of gas.
I check the pump and, though it is running, no fuel due to air
Of course, I had NO tools with me but a friendly guy in a 90s Honda Civic HB stopped and assisted.
I pulled the pump from its mount in front of the tank (custom mount) and pulled it forward to allow it to drop thus letting fuel flow once again.
Got the engine started and drove home.

tested my MPS for leak- it failed , so i had one rebuild kit left so i opened this up and found a torn diaphragm, it’s now replaced with an new one, and its holding vacuum, car idles perfectly but is rich in part and full load so i will be adjusting it tomorrow, but my bucking and hesitation is gone!
this MPS was rebuilt and calibrated by Tangerine Racing 3 years ago while the car was up there. for some repairs. i probably have under 5,000 miles on the car since then, so i
am surprised that this happened so soon. I do have the decal valve installer so it should not have gone bad so soon.
maybe Chris Foley will chime in , or other MPS experts. i am glad i have one that will work good enough while i send one in to Jeff B for a professional rebuild and calibration.

Long list of little things done today, but best was a great drive with the engine running pretty well.

Receiving a "new" 050 dizzy next week from Brant and think it will help me get everything dialed in better than ever.

Never cease to enjoy this car in the countless twisties where I live and really look forward to the day when I get sway bars put in.......

Phil - glad to hear you are keeping that gold beauty in top running shape. Who knows? Someday I may put the '76 D-jet system I have back on the engine.......

GN

Pulled the front bumper, fog lights are off to Spoke for LED's
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3 of us members going for a drive this afternoon.....Mike (914V8inVA) has a 400+ hp Chevy 350 in his.......Rick (Richb45) & I have stock 2.0's with carbs..........

Red, yellow - and bright green! Hoping clouds part and tops can come off!

Anyone who wants to join us meeting at 12:30pm at Chesterfield Courthouse in VA let me know! Shoot me a text at 804-641-8816.

GN

Another layer of etch primer
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Richard,

Yer too late! Got a couple hours seat time here around the county.

Sorry we missed you!

Wash yer hands! (is there an emoji for that?)

Worked on mounting the master cylinder, brake lines, suspension ties, sway bar.. Tried to feed the trottle cable through the tunnel.. Looks like an obstruction.. Ugh.. Don't know what to do about that yet.

This is the only one close to it - at least for now ...

Drove it around town to get essentials.

Went for a drive in the foothills. Hauled home some firewood.

Jerry & Cathy

rebuilt 2 MPS’s and went on 2 hours of test and tune drive to get the a/f meter readings in balance- not too bad for a do-it-yourself job after getting timing dialed in and tuning . but still my idle is a bit higher now but it was running so rich now not, yet running cooler.


oh and we set a 113 year old bight temperature record today @ 91 degrees!!

Started the body work on the new rear trunk lid for the '74.
It's as lumpy as a bag of walnuts but at least there's no rust.
Will look nice when completed and it has to be perfect because the car is black......

Went for a drive to the local brewery and ended sitting, parked, in the garage drinking beer.



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I put in a full set of LED's from @spoke a couple of weeks or so ago but, the backup lights never worked.
Turned out that the backup light switch wasn't wired up. We rewired it all today and viola! Let there be backup light......

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I got my cylinder unstuck. I think I might need new piston and rings

3 great 914's spending almost 3 hours in the twisties SW of Richmond, VA yesterday afternoon, all of us having an absolute blast. Poor Mike (914V8inVA) took up the rear in his 426hp Chevy V8, but did spin his tires passing us once.......

Driving a 914 is great, but it's even greater when with great 914 friends.

A better time could not be had on planet earth.........

GN



L to R: Mellow Yellow, The Cardinal, and the Green Flash

To all in Central VA -

Rick, Mike and I are thinking of starting The Central Virginia 914 Club. Loose & free, cheap, easy - just fun meet-ups and drives when the mood stirs us.

PM me if you are interested.

Gatornapper
aka Richard Hanes

Finally got the 914 in the air. After a full year after purchasing a Max Jax lift I finally got it installed and ready to lift the 914 and the 911.


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