Went to the same event as Keith in my “new” Orange 914Click to view attachment
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Full Version: what did you do to your 914 today
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Thanks for the pics - love the blue 550 and it's transporter!
Trying to get the car ready for this weekends WCR....one step forward two steps backwards....
Still need to install axles, intake, fuel tank and who knows what else..?
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Going to be another long night.
Still need to install axles, intake, fuel tank and who knows what else..?
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Going to be another long night.
Found some rust when restoring the engine compartment, so installed NOS battery tray and support... also took out a small piece of compromised metal against the firewall. We cannot find any more rust to address, but that’s what we thought six months ago 
Talked about 'HOWARD'
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It was really nice to have Mike ( @Gint ) and Sharon Ginter stop by for a little while before they headed back to Colorado
Have a safe trip, you two
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It was really nice to have Mike ( @Gint ) and Sharon Ginter stop by for a little while before they headed back to Colorado
Have a safe trip, you two
Drove it to work twice this week to my part time job. Last week 3 times, enjoy your blast from the past people.Click to view attachment
More wiring for new battery mount. Brake lines, fuel lines. I dont work too fast. Too many beer breaks.
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Checked the battery maintainer and Added Stabil to the tank and bid her a nice sleep.
Went for a drive, but the farmers had got there before me. Oh well, the car needed a wash anyway...
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Got the PITA Main Targa seal in today. Everything went okay, just sore tired hands. I did use a screen roller on the seal going down the channel, worked real good. Don't even want to tell you the time involved, lol. so now the old 71 has all new seals in window, and top area. 
Forgot to mention it was the 914 Rubber seals.
Put her up on the lift and gave it a once over to make sure nothing came loose or was damaged on the 400+mile WCR weekend. Car was great.
I did have my driver side fog light lens and bezel separate from the housing. The grill kept it in place and no damage was done so next weekend I will take care of that. Car is now nice and clean and back under its cover in the garage.
I did have my driver side fog light lens and bezel separate from the housing. The grill kept it in place and no damage was done so next weekend I will take care of that. Car is now nice and clean and back under its cover in the garage.
Replaced the Home Depot mesh on my front oil cooler with a piece I culled from a 914 engine lid grill. 
Who knows
it could be from a /6 or a LE.?
Who knows
it could be from a /6 or a LE.?
Trial fitted new seat (Cobra RSR) – narrow enough to allow handbrake access (many aftermarket seats are too wide), fouls backpad, but seat is in exactly the right place for me so undecided whether to remove backpad and replace with carpet, or not.
Another plus is that the RSR is a very shallow seat, about the same depth as the original, so no height problems there, either. Narrower than stock runners, so waiting for some material to arrive to make simple adaptor.
Another plus is that the RSR is a very shallow seat, about the same depth as the original, so no height problems there, either. Narrower than stock runners, so waiting for some material to arrive to make simple adaptor.
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Trial fitted new seat (Cobra RSR) – narrow enough to allow handbrake access (many aftermarket seats are too wide), fouls backpad, but seat is in exactly the right place for me so undecided whether to remove backpad and replace with carpet, or not.
Another plus is that the RSR is a very shallow seat, about the same depth as the original, so no height problems there, either. Narrower than stock runners, so waiting for some material to arrive to make simple adaptor.
Nice job!
Getting ready to put the motor in the restored bay.
QUOTE(Jett @ Nov 12 2020, 10:25 PM)
Getting ready to put the motor in the restored bay.
looks nice!! it’s kind of fun putting all back together, and once you clean up the car like that it’s hard to put any old stuff on that motor! might as well do it all! isn’t it nice we have so many vendors that supply literally everything you want or need?
Perhaps an upholstery shop could modify your backpad (if that is something you would even consider?) such that the new seat fits into the backpad better.
Seat looks like it offers a lot of support.
Very nice.
Trial fitted new seat (Cobra RSR) – narrow enough to allow handbrake access (many aftermarket seats are too wide), fouls backpad, but seat is in exactly the right place for me so undecided whether to remove backpad and replace with carpet, or not.
Another plus is that the RSR is a very shallow seat, about the same depth as the original, so no height problems there, either. Narrower than stock runners, so waiting for some material to arrive to make simple adaptor.
Seat looks like it offers a lot of support.
Very nice.
QUOTE(KSCarrera @ Nov 10 2020, 01:03 AM)
Trial fitted new seat (Cobra RSR) – narrow enough to allow handbrake access (many aftermarket seats are too wide), fouls backpad, but seat is in exactly the right place for me so undecided whether to remove backpad and replace with carpet, or not.
Another plus is that the RSR is a very shallow seat, about the same depth as the original, so no height problems there, either. Narrower than stock runners, so waiting for some material to arrive to make simple adaptor.
Grabbed out some of the video from the drive in October--a small group of us peeled off from Julian and went over into Borrego and "up and out" on Montezuma Grade Road
Volume on
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wd9RxY1Lqts
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QUOTE(raynekat @ Nov 13 2020, 04:54 AM)
Perhaps an upholstery shop could modify your backpad (if that is something you would even consider?) such that the new seat fits into the backpad better.
Seat looks like it offers a lot of support.
Very nice.
I'm probably going to remove the backpad anyway, as part of the 914's transformation into a road/comp car using full harnesses, but I agree a decent trim shop should be able to modify it to suit.
The seat is now fitted properly – very easy mod using the stock runners. Removed the runners from the original seat, bolted then to the underside of a 40cm x 40cm piece of 4mm-thick alumin(i)um, on to which the seat itself is then bolted. The height of the seat squab works out to be exactly the same as stock – I'd been worried it may end up too high. So, now have supportive aftermarket seats and all the benefits of factory runners and tilt mechanism. Perfect!
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Worked on cleaning up the rear shift rod, stripping the rust, and treating with Ospho before painting. Then moved on to installing new 914rubber bushings into the shift knuckle. Tough to get started in the holes. Had to add a chamfer on the leading edge.
@Mikey914
On the replacement bushings, are the holes supposed to be oblong? It's noticeable when not installed but I thought they would round out once pressed in, however, the holes still look a little large after pressed in.
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Wanted to get some feedback on this before I finish painting and putting this assembly back together.
I had to replace that part on my 914 recently. I couldn't get the rod to seat into the hole. Very different to do when you can only jack the car up a few inchs. In the end I took to my friendly local garage. I relieved to see they had to file the hole to got the rod in. I wasnt being a completely numpty.
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Grabbed out some of the video from the drive in October--a small group of us peeled off from Julian and went over into Borrego and "up and out" on Montezuma Grade Road
Great Video!
There is even a place called "Hellhole Palms" in Borrego Springs. Isn´t that something?
Installed Momo Jackie Stewart and Halon Fire Extinguisher.Click to view attachment
QUOTE(KSCarrera @ Nov 10 2020, 01:03 AM)
Trial fitted new seat (Cobra RSR) – narrow enough to allow handbrake access (many aftermarket seats are too wide), fouls backpad, but seat is in exactly the right place for me so undecided whether to remove backpad and replace with carpet, or not.
Another plus is that the RSR is a very shallow seat, about the same depth as the original, so no height problems there, either. Narrower than stock runners, so waiting for some material to arrive to make simple adaptor.
I rode in a car with a 3.2 and felt for back pad. It was night and day more louder than my 3.2 with back pad. The owner drives with ear plugs. Curious if there is a way to put dynamat under the felt?
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QUOTE(Jett @ Nov 12 2020, 10:25 PM)
Getting ready to put the motor in the restored bay.
looks nice!! it’s kind of fun putting all back together, and once you clean up the car like that it’s hard to put any old stuff on that motor! might as well do it all! isn’t it nice we have so many vendors that supply literally everything you want or need?
+1 So much easier today than five years ago... great vendors make it fun.
QUOTE(Steve @ Nov 13 2020, 04:28 PM)
I rode in a car with a 3.2 and felt for back pad. It was night and day more louder than my 3.2 with back pad. The owner drives with ear plugs. Curious if there is a way to put dynamat under the felt?
I have a layer of Dynamat on the bulkhead already, and it made a huge difference. My plan was to try the felt/carpet on top of that and see– if it's too loud, I'll look into getting the backpad modified.
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drove to Charlotte today! got 30mpg for the 230 miles, alsoi registered and will be participating in my first A/X tomorrow! SCCA , central Carolina region, in Concord NC at ZMaxx raceway. drove the car up to my son’s house here in charlotte, drove some back roads since traffic on the I95 and I26 very heavy i hate it! much of the time i was the only car on the road. car is running great and head temps and oil temps perfect. will see how it all looks tomorrow.
new helmet, put some clear track wrap on front bumper for some protection, should be ready to go.
QUOTE(DRPHIL914 @ Nov 13 2020, 05:38 PM)
drove to Charlotte today! got 30mpg for the 230 miles, alsoi registered and will be participating in my first A/X tomorrow! SCCA , central Carolina region, in Concord NC at ZMaxx raceway. drove the car up to my son’s house here in charlotte, drove some back roads since traffic on the I95 and I26 very heavy i hate it! much of the time i was the only car on the road. car is running great and head temps and oil temps perfect. will see how it all looks tomorrow.
new helmet, put some clear track wrap on front bumper for some protection, should be ready to go.
Having been an AX racer for over 30 years (AX is how Betty and I met), it is the most fun you can have in your 914 with your clothes on!.
Take sunscreen, water, and a hat. Just enjoy yourself.
Clay
Getting closer to completing the restoration on our 75 Palma 2.0.
^ love that Palma Green..
I broke stuff on my 914 today. I was adjusting my headlight mechanisms and some how fubar'd one of the pivots. This corner of the car shows signs of being wrecked and repaired so I think something is bent or not aligned correctly.
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I broke stuff on my 914 today. I was adjusting my headlight mechanisms and some how fubar'd one of the pivots. This corner of the car shows signs of being wrecked and repaired so I think something is bent or not aligned correctly.
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Fjinished distributor rebuild and installed in left case half
ran my first AX yesterday, this was a big course had a blast. hopefully the rain holds off today and we get more runs but car ran good.
was lots of fun but waited all day, my group was last, i had sun in my eyes for 1 run bad, i improved by 6 seconds from first run to the last one, car ran good and handles excellent, i slid a bit on a tight turn 2 times but never lost control. super fast cars and experienced drivers ran in the 60’s i ran 83 which is middle of pack with lots of less experienced drivers . i have issue with the shifting of course i now want a short shifter, and smaller steering wheel, i am 6’1” and can’t wear my helmet with top on comfortably so if i do this regularly it will have to be changed, different seat, etc . balance of the car is good, i think. the car can do mid 70 second on this course but not faster without more acceleration so that’s more horsepower, better shifting and a bit more grip in rear. i could also adjust front for a bit more toe out , but i am going to leave it alone for today’s runs.
C5 corvettes and couple caymans were at 58-63 they were so fast, and one ‘76 rabbit set up ran 59, so did a couple karts and a 80’s Honda CRX SI ran low 60, don’t know what he had in that thing but it was not the stock motor. other cars that are pretty quick were honda S2000, some of the Mazda Miatas and a couple VW Golf R’s, and a handful of nicely set up BRZ’s(subaru).
fun stuff, i’ll be back!
was lots of fun but waited all day, my group was last, i had sun in my eyes for 1 run bad, i improved by 6 seconds from first run to the last one, car ran good and handles excellent, i slid a bit on a tight turn 2 times but never lost control. super fast cars and experienced drivers ran in the 60’s i ran 83 which is middle of pack with lots of less experienced drivers . i have issue with the shifting of course i now want a short shifter, and smaller steering wheel, i am 6’1” and can’t wear my helmet with top on comfortably so if i do this regularly it will have to be changed, different seat, etc . balance of the car is good, i think. the car can do mid 70 second on this course but not faster without more acceleration so that’s more horsepower, better shifting and a bit more grip in rear. i could also adjust front for a bit more toe out , but i am going to leave it alone for today’s runs.
C5 corvettes and couple caymans were at 58-63 they were so fast, and one ‘76 rabbit set up ran 59, so did a couple karts and a 80’s Honda CRX SI ran low 60, don’t know what he had in that thing but it was not the stock motor. other cars that are pretty quick were honda S2000, some of the Mazda Miatas and a couple VW Golf R’s, and a handful of nicely set up BRZ’s(subaru).
fun stuff, i’ll be back!
Installed LTB spacer hub for the MOMO Jackie Stewart and Halon Fire suppressor. Big thanks to Mads @patipatinasteeringwheelsClick to view attachment
I installed newly powder coated muffler hangar and rear sway bar, with new mounting hardware from 914Rubber. Didn't install the drop links yet, as I want to replace the tired Bilsteins first. Also installed a muffler purchased from member @euro911 after painting it in hi- temp header black....I used the Heinz gaskets. When I purchased the car, it had the dual Monza type exhaust on it, which I don't really care for...and this one is much lighter. No sound files yet, but hopefully coming in the next couple weeks. Thanks Mark!
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cleaning overspray and 
off of the Baekelite. They get final when I re-plate the hardware.
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QUOTE(altitude411 @ Nov 15 2020, 10:08 AM)
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Looks great!
I put the engine back in today. Had it out for general maintenance: starter serviced, new engine bay seals, oil cooler seals, oil filter console gasket, new fuel liens and vacuum lines, injectors serviced, plugs and wires, distributor cleaned and lubed, etc. etc.
Had it out for general maintenance: starter serviced, new engine bay seals, oil cooler seals, oil filter console gasket, new fuel liens and vacuum lines, injectors serviced, plugs and wires, distributor cleaned and lubed, etc. etc.
I purchased a 'winter home' in AZ for 'HOWARD' (and some of the other vehicles) 
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Wifey gets control of the 2,100 sq.ft. 4-Bdrm house ... I get the attached 4-car garage
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... and a detached 4-car garage (with a loft over half of it)
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We'll have to flip a coin to see who gets to keep the yard trimmed
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I think I see a John Deere riding mower in our future![popcorn[1].gif](http://www.914world.com/bbs2/style_emoticons/default/popcorn[1].gif)
...Wifey gets control of the 2,100 sq.ft. 4-Bdrm house ... I get the attached 4-car garage
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... and a detached 4-car garage (with a loft over half of it)
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We'll have to flip a coin to see who gets to keep the yard trimmed
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I think I see a John Deere riding mower in our future
Wow congratulations Mark! So you have 2 property now in Arizona.
Very nice. You could almost build your own test track. Congratulations.
QUOTE(euro911 @ Nov 17 2020, 12:35 AM)
I purchased a 'winter home' in AZ for 'HOWARD' (and some of the other vehicles) ...
Wifey gets control of the 2,100 sq.ft. 4-Bdrm house ... I get the attached 4-car garage
... and a detached 4-car garage (with a loft over half of it)
We'll have to flip a coin to see who gets to keep the yard trimmed
I think I see a John Deere riding mower in our future
...Wifey gets control of the 2,100 sq.ft. 4-Bdrm house ... I get the attached 4-car garage
... and a detached 4-car garage (with a loft over half of it)
We'll have to flip a coin to see who gets to keep the yard trimmed
I think I see a John Deere riding mower in our future
OMG @euro911
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That's awesome!All that mowing gets old after a couple of years. Ask me how I know...
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Getting closer to completing the restoration on our 75 Palma 2.0.
Damn that's a pretty paint job.
QUOTE(euro911 @ Nov 16 2020, 11:35 PM)
I purchased a 'winter home' in AZ for 'HOWARD' (and some of the other vehicles)
...Wifey gets control of the 2,100 sq.ft. 4-Bdrm house ... I get the attached 4-car garage
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... and a detached 4-car garage (with a loft over half of it)
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We'll have to flip a coin to see who gets to keep the yard trimmed
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I think I see a John Deere riding mower in our future
Nice garage!
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QUOTE(Jett @ Nov 14 2020, 07:06 PM)
Getting closer to completing the restoration on our 75 Palma 2.0.
Damn that's a pretty paint job.
Thanks! We are nearly finished with this build and on to a 6 conversion
lots to learn.
QUOTE(euro911 @ Nov 17 2020, 02:35 AM)
I purchased a 'winter home' in AZ for 'HOWARD' (and some of the other vehicles)
...Wifey gets control of the 2,100 sq.ft. 4-Bdrm house ... I get the attached 4-car garage
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... and a detached 4-car garage (with a loft over half of it)
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We'll have to flip a coin to see who gets to keep the yard trimmed
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I think I see a John Deere riding mower in our future
holy crap!!! that great!! wow lots of garage space there, and sought space for. some big 914 gathering and still social distance
QUOTE(Jett @ Nov 14 2020, 08:06 PM)
Getting closer to completing the restoration on our 75 Palma 2.0.
I'm a few weeks behind you on my 75 in Ancona blue with white interior.
Yours looks GREAT! I'm envious.
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holy crap!!! that great!! wow lots of garage space there, and sought space for. some big 914 gathering and still social distance
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holy crap!!! that great!! wow lots of garage space there, and sought space for. some big 914 gathering and still social distance
Thanks, guys ... I'm pretty excited. There were multiple offers on the place so we put an escalation clause in the offer, and fortunately we only went $500. over our original offer
... (I really wanted this place) Yeah, Phil, I hope to host a Rt-66 Event some day ... plenty of parking - even for those who choose to trailer out this way
Mike, luckily, some other good friends also purchased a home in the same community here last month, and they have 3 young kids ... their 2 boys have already applied for the yard mowing job
... (they have a riding mower and it's only 3-minutes travel time to get over here) 
Some other close friends purchased a home in the same community almost 5 years ago, and they're a short walk away. The wives have offered to come stay with my wife as needed, as they are both stay-at-home moms
We've truly been blessed
looks like a nice ham shack and antenna farm
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