Looks good, but now the air cleaner needs powder coating

Nah, no powder paint for me. Black semi gloss lacquer paint for the O.E. look. I’ve sprayed the air cleaner housing once in 20 years.

Just more work on the Cold Air Intake. Another day closer to running.

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relocated fuel pump to front.

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Took receipt of the 'Rear suspension console repair fixture "kit" that Chris @tygaboy offered up, so I can assess and hopefully return HOWARD's rear suspension to normal.

Keep us in the loop if you will, our '74 rustout project needs attention with these rear consoles.

Led the vintage group in First Settlers Region (FSR) spring fun run.

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Just under 70 miles in around 2 hours.

Too bad we had the only 914 at the event...but a great day with some great cars--like Kevin's recently restored 911:

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past two days, busy with other stuff, but pulled trans yesterday ,found a cracked transmission/muffler hanger ear , today i got the gear stack pulled and got the original 4&5 back in. i knew i needed a better 4th for the mountains and the 5ths was soo tall it was bad for cooling, great for highway miles. i considered making 4.th a W rather than V, but just KISS put it back to OEM.

gearbox can go in the car tomorrow, but i need muffler hanger—- unless i get one of Ben’s Sport mufflers!!!

I can't just sit back and wait for you jack-stands to entertain me with interesting/funny/sexy post and pictures. So, I took responsibility for my own 914 fix.

It was my day off with a low 80's forecast. Plus, I have money to buy gas.

I set out to do one of my absolute favorite things . . . find a highway I have never been on before, with any excuse for a destination . . . and go looking for an adventure.
I expected a pleasant drive to Nelson Ghost Town. I was rewarded with a delightful Roadside Attraction.

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A lifetime of objects and treasures.
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@plymouth37
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Custom Trailer
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Chopped
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Grills.

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Patina.

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More than cars.
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I found the perfect Diner on the way back for a Burger, Fries and (my favorite) home made Coconut Cream Pie. It was a good day.
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I am a lucky blessed man and Elvira is a lucky charmed car.

Thank You.

So as my 914-6 is a '71, it came from the factory with the headliner in the top. Somehow I missed that during the parts order. When I actually looked up one time when the top was on I noticed it and then ordered a headliner from 914Rubber. Today I had the opportunity to install the headliner. Thanks to the postings of others before me, and the pictures they posted, this was a straight forward, easy task. I would say 1 hour start to finish.

The funny thing was I had a heck of a time locating any of the 3M Super adhesive everyone talks about. All the typical places were out of stock. I was able to source one out of state and it cost me almost $20 for shipping..... Oh well. I was glad to receive it and get this project checked off.

Yes, that is me, the old man, in the pictures. When did that happen? Now tomorrow I will install the latches and the top pad.

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OK, I tackled one of the things that I did not like on my car, the K&N air filter modification. I just thought it looked like it belonged in some other kind of car- a Civic maybe?

My brother and I spent 2 days (yeah, we are slow at this stuff) fabbing up the mounts and pipe to install the NOS 3.2 airbox I bought. I am very happy with the fit and location. My next evolution is to send out a piece of SS 3" pipe, modified just like the 3" aluminum piece currently installed, to have it powder coated satin black. I think that will look more proper in place.

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@Cairo94507

that new air so looks great! i couldn’t get any 3M adhesive here in SC either looked foe a couple weeks. it’s one of those weird things, but being from MN and knowing the crap that’s been going on up there o wonder how al that has interrupted manufacturing. there is a3M plant in my hometown and they make a lot of that stuff there, covid has not been a man issue there for a long time either so maybe it’s in the distribution chain where the problem is......
anyway your headliner looks great- that car is just amazing!

follow up to post #14308 a few days back,

my transmission is back in the car, the CV joints are reconnected, so is the starter ans wiring , ground strap etc. this has been an experience, and hopefully it all works .
shift linkage is back on but i am seriously contemplating the Tangerine rear dual bushing shift bar . right now i want to get it on the ground and tested out before i do that. I have to thank Dr. Mike aka Dr. Evil for the video instructions, and Al Meredith for loaning out his tools, thanks guys!!!!

so now i am patiently awaiting my muffler from Ben! in that arena we’ve been discussing the O2 sensor location, looks like this will work, not interfere with the muffler hanger, HE, or the oil cooler and transmission mount...

Steve -

GREAT PIC of you, your bride and your beautiful 914 - just wish I could have been there like last year.

Wait a minute! NOT your wife! Is that Peter?

But alas, I have yet to get my engine back in. Hopefully by end of May - then let's drive!

GN

Had to media blast my engine bay with a soda-type media to get the horrible black paint a PO had put on carelessly.

Yesterday had to wash it down good with water for new (original Malaga Red) paint to stick.

Soon to paint the engine bay and put the renovated engine, new alternator, powder-coated tins and much more back in. Can't wait to get her back on road.

GN

@Gatornapper

are you changing out the carbs to d-jet before going back in or are you installing it as is?
i tested out your TPS and the ECU both are good after cleaning contacts. i need to get them sent back to you.

Phil

Got new tires, shocks and springs installed a week ago. New front struts will be going in next. Attempted to put in a Prototipo wheel today so I can get the original sent off and refurbished, but the MOMO hub I was sent must be a lemon as none of the holes line up with the ones on the wheel.

Also got to take the car out to run some errands and snag some photos as the sun was coming up yesterday.

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Too the 74 for a 60 mile drive today around the back roads of Inland North County, San Diego. Was able to go through some good twisties without touching the brakes. All shifting and gas petal. So Awesome!
I'm stoked that this is back yard driving for me.

sweet ride!! looking forward to seeing it in person

Thanks, Phil! Likewise!

Phil -

So good to hear from you - hope you are well.

Wow - so much to do I'm going back in with the Webers as I had them tuned great when I pulled the engine. I'll have to re-tune them of course as I adjusted the valves, but just a long list of TTD (Things To Do) before I get to the D-Jet.

My goal is to be ready for the D-Jet by fall and make that my fall/winter project.

Cannot thank you enough for all you've done to get the TPS and ECU ready to run, and make the D-Jet installation that much easier. Injectors will go out this summer for testing, then clean up everything, get all new hoses, and install in after that.

I put an oxygen sensor bung in the exhaust to I can do some AFR adjusting on the carbs too to make sure I maximize their performance. I want the carbs performing at their max before I put the D-Jet in so I can make so accurate comparisons.

See PM I'm sending you......

GN

Instead of going for a drive I took advantage of the nice spring weather and adjusted the valves. Glad I did. While turning the engine over by hand I heard a "bling". Tip of one of the adjuster screws was broken off an fell down on the heat exchanger. Metal fatique?
Luckily this didn´t happen a day earlier when I was on the Autobahn, doing 150km/h. Could have ruined my valve train.
A friend lended me a spare from of one of his engines and I could move on.
Running fine again, made my weekend.

Arno

Damn you are lucky that happened when you were adjusting the valves. Glad it worked out. Nice way to adjust the valves- outside with the sun shining and plenty of light.

washer fluid bottle installed yesterday. it’s wired up but i am going to add the relay so it’s done right.

i mounted the new motor under the bottle next to air tube, the 911 bottle top with hose ans valves came from SMC, it’s diameter was 1mm too beg to get into the stock cap, so i shaved it down , also had to cut off 2mm of the bottom so that more threads of the cap are exposed to thread it onto the bottle. now i have the bottle to able to vent, and i have 2 choices for supply, either the bottom stock location, or cap that off and use the new supply from the top. right now i have the bottom hooked up to supply and too is just for venting.

this wire diagram is how it’s wired up, using a bosch type relay. not necessary, it could be wired direct but i will have the relay so why not put it in.

Yea, yea, some guys have all the luck

Enjoy in good health

Trying to get my stuff together for a photo shoot at the Saint John's River Grill. Cause it has great lunch and is an awesome back drop. Also is the closest resturant to the house. They have speed bumps in the driveway and I can see how the front wing handles them.

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nice job mate.

Might I suggest you put on a couple more lug nuts before you try anything.

Sold it.
Bought it for 3100, added a bigger motor and a few trinkets, and sol it on BAT for 42,000 after 6 year of fun.& games.

Well done

Those Rims are sexy on a 914

Got the rear LED's from Jerry today, for the 75. Turn signals, brakes, and reverse.
They are a game changer on the 74, can't wait to light them up on the 75. SOOOO CLOSE!
Going to take it to the electrical shop in the next couple of weeks to have the wiring tested, and fixed where needed. Not sure how extensive it's going to be but, I've been planning for it for a while now.
Not much to look at right now but, just as stoked knowing they're here:

Thanks John, I was surprised to find that all the lugs that were on the car were tight. Only 3 on each wheel. She hasn't been on the street for a few years but at this time she has all her lugs in place and tight of course. The wheels on the front wing are another story though. But that's for another thread.

@Gatornapper
didnt get the PM, glad you are making progress, the motorcycle trips sound great.
I always wanted to do that with my dad back in the day, but he took ill before we had the chance as adults to do that together.

Phil

I got dizzy from being upside down for 20 minutes with my head in the footwell.
I found and replaced a fried in-line fuse, so my stereo works now.
Music will again be an option as a companion for the Route 66 Classic.

Installed a new clutch...so much fun.

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Snazzy., Michael. Which one is that? Exedy setup for mine is ~$350 with flywheel.

Found my squeaking noises. Glad I own a press now. The last time I replaced a set of these bushings I used a sledge hammer and various sleeves.

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Replaced my mb911 quiet muffler, with an obnoxious M&k 2 in 2 out muffler. The sound is amazing and my 3.2 screams!! The motor is still louder than the muffler until you jump on it. Check out this rasant video to hear the muffler. https://youtu.be/X6NgcZ-nQds I also put a down payment on a 3.6 motor, because I’m an idiot and cannot leave well enough alone.
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Finally got around to installing the front calipers I got from PMB Performance. Went surprisingly well until I went to bleed the rear calipers and the bleeder valve broke off. Looks like I might be doing the rear calipers next!

bummer, i did that too, had to get new ones from PMB , at the time he said it was not worth their time or cost to fix them

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mounted the new muffler from Ben!

@DRPHIL914 Looking forward to seeing that with your new valance. Are you planning on adding rolled edge chrome exhaust finishers?

After mocking up my stock 3.2 airbox with an aluminum pipe to be sure it all fit and worked (it did) I then pulled it apart and made a SS pipe and had my cousin Phil tig weld a stud onto the bottom for an additional mounting point then had it all powder coated semi-gloss black. I used three 6mm rubber isolators for the brackets to bolt to that support the MAF and air intake tube; it's nice and secure. Got it all put together yesterday and drove it. This morning I am going to a Cars 'n Coffee in Danville. I think in the next week or so I may take a nice ride to Oroville to see Harvey Weidman. That will be a good ride, about 300 miles round trip, to really make sure everything is tip-top. I want to be sure it is 100% for the WCR in October.

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