How does she feel at 130? has your suspension been rebuilt

I started to replace all the brake components. Taking things apart is always the easy part. I can't get the larger back race to seat all the way in the new rotor. I don't have anything that will cut the old race as Ian does in his video. 2 hours of messing with it, one smashed finger, and I've given up for the day. But hey, fun was had.

Tried on the ass dragger's shoes

Those look like a perfect fit and compliment the color of your car.

Agree but the 911 would disown me if I don't give em back.

Installing new Speedhut gauges. Thanks @jrust for the suggestion.
Lot of wiring still to do.
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Use your gauge mount for a template & just cut a plate to size. Then cut the smaller holes you need for the smaller gauges

Those are beautifully designed gauges. Oh, and Mark, @markhoward those wheels look bitchin' on you car!

Received 4 of these from Fuchs Restoration. I dropped them off November 4th. They were back in my garage yesterday.

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@Gint , those look fantastic! Do you have a link for contact info?

Is it this? https://www.fuchsrestoration.com/pricing

@altitude411 That's it. Edited my post to include a link. Less than a month turn around. And they look fantastic. Deep 6 with hearts.

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Wrapped in a new California car cover

Finished "matting out" my engine lid and installing a new rain tray.

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While draining my gas tank to make the brake m/c install easier, I found a good amount of sludge in the tank, so it was time to take it out. Gonna take it to the Radiator shop tomorrow or Monday.

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The tank itself is in pretty good shape...


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..but the area underneath needs a lot of cleaning & maybe some paint.

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....and the trip down the rabbit hole continues, as this looks like the time where I should probably update the steering rack and add turbo tie rods, as well as replace the bushings on the sway bar. Will all that happen? ...probably not.

I drove the 4.0L around playing uber eats for my family. A trip to each of my sister's houses to pick up and drop off food, and then a trip to my dad's house to drop off Thanksgiving dinner for him.



I also found out that the 4.0L will pull away from a 2012 911 Carrera 4S in a straight line. On my way out to my first stop, I turned a corner onto a 6 lane road, and the 911 turned from two cars behind me. I went to the left lane, and he decided to show the NARP what a REAL Porsche could do. He hammered on it, and when I saw him, so did I. He was astonished when I started to briskly pull away from him.

We both caught the next traffic light 1/2 mile down the road when it went yellow. I was in the left lane, and he was in the left turn lane. He rolled down the window and shouted "What the hell is in that thing?!?!"

I explained it was a 430HP hotrod 964 4.0L motor, and the car only weighed 2500 Lbs. He said he was impressed by the performance.

Score one for Team NARP!

You, my friend, have a bad case of Dirk Wright's Disease. And there is no known cure.

Welcome fellow sufferer. We are all here to help... feed your disease.

Went for a little afternoon drive after doing a bunch of yard work, was just about to start the last (best part) fun leg of my loop and turned the corner, PUTT PUTT PUTT STALL... acts like fuel pump died

Ironic, got a text from AAA for the tow driver, note the number it came from, swear I didn't photoshop it

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Had a couple of hours to go after the fronk and sail area.

Got somewhat lucky, both trunks have cleaned up nicely

Curious: What percentage of our 914's have little/no rust or does that not exist?

After watching the @TINKERGINEERING video on removing rocker panels, I was compelled to remove mine to clean and inspect. This is about 6k miles worth of grit and gravel. Some enterprising teener should design some inner fender skirts to keep the tires from throwing this stuff in there. Click to view attachment

What is that material on the floor of the passenger compartment? Fiberglass?

My first 914, it appears factory, but I am now assuming not so. Either way it is sound

https://914rubber.com/fender-liner-set-of-4-1
You mean these?

Also...lots of tips/tricks here via search about adding a little spacer to the bottom of the rocker to let the stuff drain out... if you buy 1/2 inch thick rubber spacers from the plumbing section of the hardware store, and longer stainless screws, you can space out the bottom and you won't see it, but all the crud can now fall out, all the time.....and never build up.

or - https://914rubber.com/spacer-for-rocker-panel-and-valance

Good ideas! Ha, I should have guessed 914Rubber is already on it!

Rick O

Drove it...



The car is very much in need of a front end alignment. The old old style tie rods need to be replaced as well...before an alignment of course.

Hung the doors after putting all the glass and all new rubber / fuzzies in place (Thanks 914Rubber!) along with some sound deadening. Then put the Tangerine stainless fuel lines in, both on the '75. (the longs are going body color, just haven't gotten to it yet)
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Having a little more time available I polished up the inside and put on a new to me decklid on the '74. I've got a little more adjusting to do but, it looks so much better than the old rusted decklid that was on there. What do you think @tdskip ?
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@mmichalik - Love it! Nice work.

I had such a great drive in that car I went and bought/built a similar one.

I'm so jealous! one day I'll be able to say that!

-Nacho

Nacho, we are in the same boat. Keep your head down and moving forward. I know that I bit off more than I can chew, at least for now

Took my favorite, 50 mile, Lake Mead / Boulder City, attitude adjustment, escape loop, for the >100th time.
The six dollars worth of gas I burned is, without a doubt, the best investment I will make all week.

75 Palma 2.0 is almost done, need to get the engine back in and the car corner balanced.

Took four different sources (vendors and member) to find all of the grommets for the tin. The front tin is a great example.

Ordered new springs, shocks, MOMO wheel and SCART exhaust. Thinking about a turbo tie rod kit while I'm at it.

Had to take advantage of a beautiful fall day to put a few more miles on it (just in case 242,332 one-owner miles aren't enough).

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Very pretty

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very impressive!!!

Video of Scart exhaust will be required once installed.

JB weld repairs my front bumper top stud

Finished pulling my donor engine today. I took a few day for the PB Blaster to do it's job on the aluminum electrolysis that held it to the transmission but it finally came out. I've ended up with almost a whole SVX to sell off, body wise so I'm constantly listing parts for sale and now I'll put it outside, pull my 914 in, and start on other fabrication projects. Good day!
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Loaded my Cayenne’s front flat tire in the passenger seat and drove it to the local garage. It was the smallest car in the lot by far.

Very cool car and color, and dig the steelies...

Beautiful Picture! I like those Pedrinis on your car. I have a set of them but never put on my ´71. I think I should get them repainted...

@rymajo are you going to be at the PCA gathering saturday the 12th in Jax? Was talking with the airkooledjax but not sure of exact location they are gathering at...
Phil

- also, what springs are you getting? i am thinking about getting the new progressive springs from 914rubber to go with my Bilistein sport shocks,

@anderssj - What a beautiful car. Congratulations on keeping that beauty like new as you enjoy driving it.

installed new 3rd brake light. more safer!

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mounted to the targa pad and tucked tight against the window...
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Looks good, what light did you use?