Phil -
DID paint the lower shroud of the fan housing, but in satin black - need to make it gloss, but not messing with the alloy section attached to the engine.
Not striving to match the perfection of your sweet goldie!
Hope you are well - I'm doing great now.
Take care......
GN
Full Version: what did you do to your 914 today
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QUOTE(Gatornapper @ Sep 27 2020, 08:14 AM) 
Phil -
DID paint the lower shroud of the fan housing, but in satin black - need to make it gloss, but not messing with the alloy section attached to the engine.
Not striving to match the perfection of your sweet goldie!
Hope you are well - I'm doing great now.
Take care......
GN
slowly feeling better, still not completely, but well enough yesterday to wash the cars. had to polish the fuchs to get the water spot stains off the rims, took a lot of elbow grease but results are pretty darn good.
let me tell you Shingles nerve pain is no joke!
but that’s what i got done.
Rebuilt the CV joints on my '71 project car. Lots of crusty old grease in there, but surprisingly little wear on the metal surfaces. Van Svenson's YouTube vid on CV joints is the ticket for the job. Lot's to do on this old girl, but hope to have it on the road next year.
Installed new rubber lines on the front brakes and installed a rebuilt PMB rear caliper on the rear, adjusted the venting clearance and finally bled the system to get a good firm petal.
Vacuumed the outside of the car today getting it ready for the next driving season in very hot AZ. Still a little too hot for use as of this week. Also took it off the blocks and ramps for test drive. Click to view attachment
Took my 1974 2.0 for a final ? Fall drive. And have almost finished up the restoration of the original Djet engine....
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Went through the engine compartment fuel hoses and updated all including new fuel injector seals. The kit from AA was ok but I ended up being short some clamps. Luckily had a few around that were the proper type.
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Shingles nerve pain
2019
Rick O
2019
Rick O
Wet sanding old paint. While the engines out. 
Will do some before and after.
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New / Old Porsche hauler, one owner 2001 ML with 93K
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New / Old Porsche hauler, one owner 2001 ML with 93K
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Installed new spark plugs, changed the valve cover gaskets.
Started to tidy up the wiring, made a few brackets.
One near the starter and the other on the engine mount.
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Started to tidy up the wiring, made a few brackets.
One near the starter and the other on the engine mount.
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QUOTE(Mueller @ Sep 27 2020, 08:55 PM)
Installed new spark plugs, changed the valve cover gaskets.
Started to tidy up the wiring, made a few brackets.
One near the starter and the other on the engine mount.
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@Mueller - Oh come on, Mike! Now you're just showing off!
Worse than that, you're going to have to make me some stuff...
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checked tire air pressure, TOMORROW morning will be my first drive to work this driving season. The weather is starting to improve especially during the morning and late morning hours here in S. AZ. I will leave work at 10 am get home before the heat hits us.
I painted my rockers with wurth satin black (cleaned first with wurth surface prep) very happy with the result. Nice and smooth.
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Also had to flex seal my windshield trim (lost the first set on the highway last week after windshield replacement). Not happy with this result. I'd appreciate any advice of how to permanently seat the trim in the clips without the use of flex seal!
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Then took a nice drive.
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Also had to flex seal my windshield trim (lost the first set on the highway last week after windshield replacement). Not happy with this result. I'd appreciate any advice of how to permanently seat the trim in the clips without the use of flex seal!
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Then took a nice drive.
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For the windshield trim you may have to remove the glass and start over. Clean out the track and install new clips and then the windshield. Then the trim. Additionally, I do not see the front mounting screw and spacer for the rocker install. But the rockers do look nice. 
Drove the teen to Mike's914 and picked up some 5 bolt struts and hubs. Hard to to tell if I got a matching pair, he let me take home 3 struts to check out, I'll clean up the part numbers today.
3" struts because I have 2 sets of Alfa brembo's in my stash.
Not sure if I'll pass these to teenhulk or sale them in the future.
3" struts because I have 2 sets of Alfa brembo's in my stash.
Not sure if I'll pass these to teenhulk or sale them in the future.
QUOTE(Cairo94507 @ Sep 29 2020, 08:25 AM)
For the windshield trim you may have to remove the glass and start over. Clean out the track and install new clips and then the windshield. Then the trim. Additionally, I do not see the front mounting screw and spacer for the rocker install. But the rockers do look nice.
The rockers were fiberglass. Were the factory rockers fiberglass or is this an aftermarket part? Do you know of any pictures available on the web of the correct installation of the rocker in terms of the parts (you mention the mounting screws and spacer) used? I see that AutoAtlanta has a kit but I'm not sure where everything goes.
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QUOTE(Cairo94507 @ Sep 29 2020, 08:25 AM)
For the windshield trim you may have to remove the glass and start over. Clean out the track and install new clips and then the windshield. Then the trim. Additionally, I do not see the front mounting screw and spacer for the rocker install. But the rockers do look nice.
The rockers were fiberglass. Were the factory rockers fiberglass or is this an aftermarket part? Do you know of any pictures available on the web of the correct installation of the rocker in terms of the parts (you mention the mounting screws and spacer) used? I see that AutoAtlanta has a kit but I'm not sure where everything goes.
Here are a couple pics...
@boxster914 - Here's a good diagram from 914Rubber.com - which is also where you can get the spacers.
https://914rubber.com/spacer-for-rocker-panel-and-valance
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These rotors have been sitting on my shelf since WCR 2009. I was afraid to tackle the job by myself, but it was time for new brakes. Ian Karr's video gave me the confidence to tackle the job.
New rotors, with pads and rebuilt calipers from PMB Performance. Too bad it all gets hidden under the wheel tomorrow!
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New rotors, with pads and rebuilt calipers from PMB Performance. Too bad it all gets hidden under the wheel tomorrow!
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QUOTE(ThinAir @ Sep 29 2020, 06:47 PM)
These rotors have been sitting on my shelf since WCR 2009. I was afraid to tackle the job by myself, but it was time for new brakes. Ian Karr's video gave me the confidence to tackle the job.
New rotors, with pads and rebuilt calipers from PMB Performance. Too bad it all gets hidden under the wheel tomorrow!
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Looks really good!
QUOTE(boxster914 @ Sep 29 2020, 06:06 AM)
QUOTE(Cairo94507 @ Sep 29 2020, 08:25 AM)
For the windshield trim you may have to remove the glass and start over. Clean out the track and install new clips and then the windshield. Then the trim. Additionally, I do not see the front mounting screw and spacer for the rocker install. But the rockers do look nice. :beer2
The rockers were fiberglass. Were the factory rockers fiberglass or is this an aftermarket part? Do you know of any pictures available on the web of the correct installation of the rocker in terms of the parts (you mention the mounting screws and spacer) used? I see that AutoAtlanta has a kit but I'm not sure where everything goes.I lost a passenger side fiberglass rocker on the 'BB' in a heavy rain downpour several years ago - it created a giant puddle on a freeway, and I hit it at a high rate of speed and 'POOF' ... it got torn off
I still have one driver side fiberglass rocker up in the rafters, would like to source a passenger side replacement (or a complete pair) to put on our remaining 914
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QUOTE(boxster914 @ Sep 29 2020, 06:06 AM)
QUOTE(Cairo94507 @ Sep 29 2020, 08:25 AM)
For the windshield trim you may have to remove the glass and start over. Clean out the track and install new clips and then the windshield. Then the trim. Additionally, I do not see the front mounting screw and spacer for the rocker install. But the rockers do look nice. :beer2
The rockers were fiberglass. Were the factory rockers fiberglass or is this an aftermarket part? Do you know of any pictures available on the web of the correct installation of the rocker in terms of the parts (you mention the mounting screws and spacer) used? I see that AutoAtlanta has a kit but I'm not sure where everything goes.I lost a passenger side fiberglass rocker on the 'BB' in a heavy rain downpour several years ago - it created a giant puddle on a freeway, and I hit it at a high rate of speed and 'POOF' ... it got torn off
I still have one driver side fiberglass rocker up in the rafters, would like to source a passenger side replacement (or a complete pair) to put on our remaining 914
I have a set of fiberglass ones on Elwood. I would trade them for a nice set of steel rockers.
Clay
More funky brackets and cable ties. Not a fan of the brackets, will remake them once car is road worthy.
I added a few snapshots of Fusion 360, the CAD program I used for these parts. While not 100% needed, I imported in a picture of a 914 transmission and used that as a guide. With the software you can make the picture pretty darn close to 1:1 scale.
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I added a few snapshots of Fusion 360, the CAD program I used for these parts. While not 100% needed, I imported in a picture of a 914 transmission and used that as a guide. With the software you can make the picture pretty darn close to 1:1 scale.
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With the help of a good friend we got the engine back in the '73. Most stuff done on the top. Have to button up the linkage, exhaust on the bottom and will be ready for a shakedown... not so bad as it is finally starting to cool off a LITTLE here in the valley of the sun.Click to view attachment
Final road test on clients 26,000 mile barn find. Everything but power and safety left original.
All systems work. He had the exterior painted before it arrived at our shop.
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Not for sale. He's already been offered $50k on Instagram. Family has been into
914's since the 70's.
All systems work. He had the exterior painted before it arrived at our shop.
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Not for sale. He's already been offered $50k on Instagram. Family has been into
914's since the 70's.
QUOTE(cary @ Oct 3 2020, 09:52 AM)
Final road test on clients 26,000 mile barn find. Everything but power and safety left original.
All systems work. He had the exterior painted before it arrived at our shop.
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Not for sale. He's already been offered $50k on Instagram. Family has been into
914's since the 70's.
nice looking survivor, whats the color? I have been enjoying watching your updates on the different projects on instagram too. i am not surprised that he turned that down because as a survivor even with a repaint its worth more than $50k, that year and model rare color, more like $75k, I've been offered close to that for mine and its not going anywere anytime soon either!!! those guys up in the NW are lucky to have you Cary!!!
Keep up the good work!.
Thank You .................. The addition of Ben Martin is taking us to the next level.
I get to focus on bringing chassis back to life.
Ben puts them back together as good as new or better.
The $50k was just a shot in the dark. He has ZERO interest in selling it.
Hope to get pictures of the 90 year old gentlemen he bought it from when he sees it in its original state.
The exterior had been 80'd. Guards Red.
Ravenna Green L 65 K
I get to focus on bringing chassis back to life.
Ben puts them back together as good as new or better.
The $50k was just a shot in the dark. He has ZERO interest in selling it.
Hope to get pictures of the 90 year old gentlemen he bought it from when he sees it in its original state.
The exterior had been 80'd. Guards Red.
Ravenna Green L 65 K
QUOTE(SKL1 @ Oct 2 2020, 08:26 PM)
With the help of a good friend we got the engine back in the '73. Most stuff done on the top. Have to button up the linkage, exhaust on the bottom and will be ready for a shakedown... not so bad as it is finally starting to cool off a LITTLE here in the valley of the sun.Click to view attachment
Hello @SKL1
Can you share how you finish your firewall? Is it a textured bedlner then the red paint on top of it? is it also help like a deadener to lessen engine noise to the cockpit?
And with the breather box, is it tangerine or what company you got it?
thank you!
This is the status of mine now.
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Been a little busy getting the interior assembled, the metal sealed inside and underneath. Also a shout out to PMB for assistance with my 100mm wheel studs. Almost ready to throw the suspension and doors on to wrap it up for storing outside to bring in the donor car for tearing into.
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Finally got the goofy Monza exhaust off
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and the dank stock exhaust on with my beat up valence.
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I'm still looking for a early valence with a hole. Anyone have one in NC/VA?
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and the dank stock exhaust on with my beat up valence.
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I'm still looking for a early valence with a hole. Anyone have one in NC/VA?
Much better.
Drove it to show my 87 year old Mum what I have been doing
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ndfrigi- my paint guys (Stalltek in Wellman, IA) did that when they painted the whole car six years ago. Not sure what they did to make it like that as the rest of the paint is normal-sorry. Yes, breather from Chris at Tangerine.
Did get the half-shafts, cables, and shift linkage in today. Headers and muffler tomorrow and should be close to firing up. Added a 123 distributor so I'll be doing the timing as well!
Did get the half-shafts, cables, and shift linkage in today. Headers and muffler tomorrow and should be close to firing up. Added a 123 distributor so I'll be doing the timing as well!
Dawn patrol, 80+ miles this morning. 
QUOTE(SKL1 @ Oct 5 2020, 09:23 PM)
ndfrigi- my paint guys (Stalltek in Wellman, IA) did that when they painted the whole car six years ago. Not sure what they did to make it like that as the rest of the paint is normal-sorry. Yes, breather from Chris at Tangerine.
Did get the half-shafts, cables, and shift linkage in today. Headers and muffler tomorrow and should be close to firing up. Added a 123 distributor so I'll be doing the timing as well!
Thank you for your reply @SKL1!
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QUOTE(SKL1 @ Oct 5 2020, 09:23 PM)
ndfrigi- my paint guys (Stalltek in Wellman, IA) did that when they painted the whole car six years ago. Not sure what they did to make it like that as the rest of the paint is normal-sorry. Yes, breather from Chris at Tangerine.
Did get the half-shafts, cables, and shift linkage in today. Headers and muffler tomorrow and should be close to firing up. Added a 123 distributor so I'll be doing the timing as well!
Thank you for your reply @SKL1 !
Noel, it looks like Lizard Skin to me https://lizardskin.com/
sound and heat barrier. i've seen others that have done this and would make sense at that location.
@ndfrigi
@SKL1
Phil
QUOTE(DRPHIL914 @ Oct 6 2020, 09:53 AM)
QUOTE(ndfrigi @ Oct 6 2020, 12:14 PM)
QUOTE(SKL1 @ Oct 5 2020, 09:23 PM)
ndfrigi- my paint guys (Stalltek in Wellman, IA) did that when they painted the whole car six years ago. Not sure what they did to make it like that as the rest of the paint is normal-sorry. Yes, breather from Chris at Tangerine.
Did get the half-shafts, cables, and shift linkage in today. Headers and muffler tomorrow and should be close to firing up. Added a 123 distributor so I'll be doing the timing as well!
Thank you for your reply @SKL1 !
Noel, it looks like Lizard Skin to me https://lizardskin.com/
sound and heat barrier. i've seen others that have done this and would make sense at that location.
@ndfrigi
@SKL1
Phil
Thanks a lot Dr. Phil!
sanded some connections so my 914 starts again. Will observe and this could be an ongoing work in progress. At least I can jump start it just in case it is not fully fixed.
Switched out the polished metal shift ball for the custom wood knob made by our very own @VaccaRabite . Can't wait to give it a try. The car now has about 2K miles on it; I love driving it.
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Nothing. And I'm seriously wanting to get it out and drive it.
Roofers have been going for 12 hours. And a full work day.
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Roofers have been going for 12 hours. And a full work day.
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QUOTE(Gint @ Oct 8 2020, 05:35 PM)
Nothing. And I'm seriously wanting to get it out and drive it.
Roofers have been going for 12 hours. And a full work day.
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You need some more cars Gint.
Layed the hood on, pulled it out of the shop and took it down the road for preliminary roadtest. Ran okay, but idle is still too high and need to continue to work out the bugs and get it buttoned up.Click to view attachment
QUOTE(brcacti @ Oct 6 2020, 01:06 PM)
sanded some connections so my 914 starts again. Will observe and this could be an ongoing work in progress. At least I can jump start it just in case it is not fully fixed.
Hi all, well it starts AGAIN after sanding many connections, hope it lasts ANOTHER year at it did last time. Drove it to work today
Bought some 914 Rubber gear for the driver...
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