Full Version: what did you do to your 914 today
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LED fog light bulbs installed!
@double-a - what did you use/where did you get 'em?
QUOTE(FlacaProductions @ Nov 17 2020, 03:41 PM) 
those are Pilot PL-193C lights, with Auxlight H3 3000 lumen LED bulbs from amazon
QUOTE(double-a @ Nov 17 2020, 03:06 PM)
LED fog light bulbs installed!
Nice!
@double-a could you post a couple pics of your driving lights with the lights turned off please? Looks like a good solution for keeping a more stock look and yet getting LED lighting.
@double-a - i have Pilots as well - but ended up going with a slight blue/daylight incandescent lamp to match with my 914 Rubber LED headlights. I've always liked the yellow fogs tho - just couldn't find a good LED that fit the Pilots.
@Cairo94507 - the Pilots are getting hard to find, I think. Maybe they're no longer being made? I know Camp914 used to stock them but not sure about that currently. They do occasionally pop up FS here and on ebay, etc. They're great lights - stock look.
@Cairo94507 - the Pilots are getting hard to find, I think. Maybe they're no longer being made? I know Camp914 used to stock them but not sure about that currently. They do occasionally pop up FS here and on ebay, etc. They're great lights - stock look.
Thanks guys.
QUOTE(Cairo94507 @ Nov 18 2020, 06:15 AM)
@double-a could you post a couple pics of your driving lights with the lights turned off please? Looks like a good solution for keeping a more stock look and yet getting LED lighting.
here ya go, they look pretty stock to me. the LEDs replaced my PIAA plasma ion H3s (which are fantastic btw) at maybe 1/4 the wattage and at least 2x the brightness.
i should mention that i needed to modify the back shell of the pilot lights somewhat. the LED bulb is like 1/16" too long, preventing the trim ring to fully clamp the lens and shell together. i solved this by tapping a rounded bump on the inside with a ball peen hammer. this gave enough clearance for the bulb
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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
You could always pave over most of that yard and build an even bigger garage!
drove it to work and back 
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Installed one on Tony’s ( @Retroracer ) GT oil gauges on #58. Fuel gauge to be relocated to the ash tray gauge pod. Now the question is Can I live without his 10k tach!
Looks pretty Drucking good....
- Tony
- Tony
QUOTE(markhoward @ Nov 18 2020, 02:28 PM)
Installed one on Tony’s ( @Retroracer ) GT oil gauges on #58. Fuel gauge to be relocated to the ash tray gauge pod. Now the question is Can I live without his 10k tach!
@markhoward - No, you CAN'T! Given what Tony @RetroRacer builds (never mind designs!
), we simply MUST keep him focused on 914-related stuff! Send him more money!!! Plus, 58 more than deserves it...
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QUOTE(markhoward @ Nov 18 2020, 02:28 PM)
Installed one on Tony’s ( @Retroracer ) GT oil gauges on #58. Fuel gauge to be relocated to the ash tray gauge pod. Now the question is Can I live without his 10k tach!
@markhoward - No, you CAN'T! Given what Tony @RetroRacer builds (never mind designs!
), we simply MUST keep him focused on 914-related stuff! Send him more money!!! Plus, 58 more than deserves it...
You guys are enablers! Calling my therapist before I blow the mortgage $ on 58!! Wait, this is my therapy..
I saved this one....
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Saved it....that you did mate914. Looks great.
That’s a gorgeous SIX build.
I sent you a PM
Oscar
I started last January. My father and I picked it up 16 years ago. I basically replaced the lower three inches of car... Doors and roof fit nice. Car was rough...
Matt
Matt
I finally figured out how to connect my lap top to my AEM ecu after several calls to AEM. Then I went to my buddies shop and saw this that took my breath away.Click to view attachment
Not specifically TO my 914 but absolutely FOR my 914....donor cars are so much fun... 
But in the end, mission accomplished.
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Not specifically TO my 914 but absolutely FOR my 914....donor cars are so much fun...
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wiring harness?
pulled my steering wheel to replace it with a newly recovered one AND
2. install the new signal switch from @914sixer , AND
3. while in there, retrofit the new washer pump switch from carmagic AND
then i can hook up the new NOS 911 washer pump from @914sixer too!!! so far the swith and lever and new wheel is in place- selling the old wheel check out the F/S ad in classifieds----
2. install the new signal switch from @914sixer , AND
3. while in there, retrofit the new washer pump switch from carmagic AND
then i can hook up the new NOS 911 washer pump from @914sixer too!!! so far the swith and lever and new wheel is in place- selling the old wheel check out the F/S ad in classifieds----
Very nice @DrPhil914 .
QUOTE(Cairo94507 @ Nov 20 2020, 09:39 AM)
@Cairo94507
thanks! interesting difference between the new lever and original one , on the back side the copper contact goes only 1/4 of the way not 1/2 way around. seems to work fine, though, now i need to figure out wiring of the new switch and pump. no more leaking water line . and will actually have wipers. I should have done this when everything was out for body and paint but i didnt have much time putting back together in less than 2 months to get to Okteenerfest in time. better late than never. now where to mount the pump??
Hi Drphil914- Is it possible to mount it sort of behind the bottle like they did on the Sixes?
Picked up a car transport from my local U Haul, heading to get my "new '74 914" tomorrow. Sight unseen, stored in a garage for the last 28 years, in boxes. I was looking for a project. Last time I did this was in 2013, came home with a '85 Alfa spider, no rust, 12,000 miles flood car. Yes, it was an adventure but I asked for it. I guess some of us never learn. Also sent funds via paypal for a 2.7, should arrive next week. I am hoping the guys/gals here will be helpful, I am sure there will be rust, when is there ever none?
thanks in advance
thanks in advance
Big chore for the evening was to replace the old headlight switch for a replacement.
Now the old Cibies light up when I pull the switch, instead of hoping they do and then wiggle the switch until they do. Thanks Bruce
@bdstone914
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and add a medallion
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And then I decided to replace the manufacturer's label.
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Now the old Cibies light up when I pull the switch, instead of hoping they do and then wiggle the switch until they do. Thanks Bruce
@bdstone914
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Your engine grill looks very nice.
about 60 miles today!
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Not specifically TO my 914 but absolutely FOR my 914....donor cars are so much fun...
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wiring harness?
Yes sir... with no cutting. Complete. Pain in the ass but necessary because my 914 has no wiring harness of its own.
Some really nice work gentlemen.
I swapped out the front brake calipers with fresh ones from PMB. Turns out the car just glides alone now that it doesn’t have sticking brake calipers.
I swapped out the front brake calipers with fresh ones from PMB. Turns out the car just glides alone now that it doesn’t have sticking brake calipers.
QUOTE(Tdskip @ Nov 21 2020, 06:39 PM)
Some really nice work gentlemen.
I swapped out the front brake calipers with fresh ones from PMB. Turns out the car just glides alone now that it doesn’t have sticking brake calipers.
Low rolling resistance is a great thing
Just received our California car cover...
Also got the plating back and somehow got the fan mixed up... Silver CAD
Also got the plating back and somehow got the fan mixed up... Silver CAD
Made some progress on the SS fuel line and two port pump install. I need to get my tank treated and then put everything back together. The PO had a hack mechanic move the 3 port pump to the front at some point in the past and it was zip tied to the steering rack. I bought the pump mount from Chris and welded it. I suck at welding but it will work. During the previous install the hold was butchered a bit and I sort of fixed that as well. Liberal use of a dirt bike tube on the fuel lines will not win me a medal at any concours but hopefully will help keep things from moving around too much. Still working on how to best route the lines at the tank end to avoid a kink.
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A few weeks back I got the 2 ltr Fuchs back from the metal polisher. I had this set on the shelf and someone previously had fully polished 3 of the 4 wheels already. I prefer the stock look but what the heck. They are not original to the car anyway. They replaced a set of AR wheels with 25 year old tires on them.
Now, if I just finish up the fuel system redo and get this thing running right so I can actually drive it!
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Now, if I just finish up the fuel system redo and get this thing running right so I can actually drive it!
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Just bought another one! The 1975 914 will be my "stocker" when I'm not driving my 1973 Suby-powered beast.
I mounted the fresh rechromed front bumper to the 914.
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QUOTE(mikey63 @ Nov 23 2020, 07:27 AM)
After the WCR I decided that cup holders were in order, so I made some.
@mikey63 Mike - those look great. Love, love love the way you're carrying your design theme throughout the car.
For anyone who hasn't seen this car, it's got a bunch of subtle (and some not so subtle!) mods that are quite unique and fit together really well. I happily confess that I'll be copying a couple of Mike's ideas on my build.
We should all give Mike a hard time and bother him until he posts up some pics of his beauty.
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QUOTE(mikey63 @ Nov 23 2020, 07:27 AM)
After the WCR I decided that cup holders were in order, so I made some.
@mikey63 Mike - those look great. Love, love love the way you're carrying your design theme throughout the car.
For anyone who hasn't seen this car, it's got a bunch of subtle (and some not so subtle!) mods that are quite unique and fit together really well. I happily confess that I'll be copying a couple of Mike's ideas on my build.
We should all give Mike a hard time and bother him until he posts up some pics of his beauty.
Thanks Chris.
That means a lot coming from you and your build quality!
Got my new 914 on the scissors lift today and started looking at the rusted hulk from the underside. Doesn't look good, but I'm confident the guys/gals here can help.
Ben’s exhaust arrived and gave it a polish. Waiting on head studs for complete stainless headers and muffler exhaust.
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QUOTE(Arno914 @ Nov 23 2020, 12:46 PM)
I mounted the fresh rechromed front bumper to the 914.
Arno, Nice looking Bumper and car. When this COVID stuff is over with and it's legal to visit here in the Frankfurt area, stop by.
Roger
U.S. Army in Germany
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QUOTE(Frank S @ Oct 19 2020, 08:14 PM)
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Hello Frank, Took the 914 out for a spin today between rain showers. I'm also in Wiesbaden. I work for the U.S. Army over here in Germany. Give me a ring or WhatsApp. 0162-2960184. Roger
What's the specs on it? ![popcorn[1].gif](http://www.914world.com/bbs2/style_emoticons/default/popcorn[1].gif)
It's a 3.0 liter Nissan V6 that puts out a mild 170 HP. Loads of fun to drive and I've hit 132 MPH at 5500 RPM on the autobahn here in Germany. Building another 914 right now with an LS3 and Boxster S 6 speed.
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