Put in the seatbelts from seatbelt planet, installed the back pad, and put the seat rails into the car today
Have to screw in the back pad on the bottom, install the center cushion and base and the slide the seats on the rails.
I'm missing one seatbelt anchor that I need to purchase and the I can get the door panels installed, the roof and windows lined up and we'll be good to go.
Full Version: what did you do to your 914 today
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Such a great color combo! 
QUOTE(rjames @ Apr 11 2022, 12:52 AM) 
Such a great color combo!
wow, i have always liked the white interior, have seen acouple, one was in a copper metallic car and looked awesome, one was in a white car , ddidnt like that as much, and one was black, that alsow looked great, but this might be one of the best color combos ever! 
Agreed, Blue/white looks great.
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Upgrading the radiator from an OEM MR2 Turbo unit (1.8T swap) to a slightly larger 3 core unit and slim fan with shroud to see lower temperatures during commuting. Not exactly a drop in affair. Mocking up replacement brackets which should look nice. The OEM rad has foam surrounding it, I'm trying to find a good thick and dense foam to use but I'm struggling to find something fitting the size and heat durability requirements.
Upgrading the radiator from an OEM MR2 Turbo unit (1.8T swap) to a slightly larger 3 core unit and slim fan with shroud to see lower temperatures during commuting. Not exactly a drop in affair. Mocking up replacement brackets which should look nice. The OEM rad has foam surrounding it, I'm trying to find a good thick and dense foam to use but I'm struggling to find something fitting the size and heat durability requirements.
Spent most of the day making brackets. Well, technically it was making things fit nicely.
1 for the VW Deathstar. 2 for the oil cooler.
1 for the VW Deathstar. 2 for the oil cooler.
Finally got the passenger seat belt bolt back in. At the start of winter, I had broken the bolt when trying to tighten it (it was not seated). After much cussing and fussing, I got the old one out but thoroughly trashed the threads in the receiving nut.
Ended up tapping and helicoiling. Worked like a charm - although I was worried about getting the tap started at that angle and without being able to use the tap wrench that close to the floor.
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Ended up tapping and helicoiling. Worked like a charm - although I was worried about getting the tap started at that angle and without being able to use the tap wrench that close to the floor.
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Aligned the roof and the door glass today.
We're almost there. Just have to get the door panels on, seat belts in, new center console light and the rear valance painted and put on. (we had to make a second hole on the right side for the triad exhaust.)
We're almost there. Just have to get the door panels on, seat belts in, new center console light and the rear valance painted and put on. (we had to make a second hole on the right side for the triad exhaust.)
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QUOTE(mmichalik @ Apr 10 2022, 09:14 PM)
@914werke , thank you, it's so nice to see it come together after 6 years of work. It's running a full set of your led lights as well, so thank you for that. The late model 75 fog lights you created for me are awesome!
Mike
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QUOTE(914werke @ Apr 14 2022, 04:27 PM)
QUOTE(mmichalik @ Apr 10 2022, 09:14 PM)
@914werke , thank you, it's so nice to see it come together after 6 years of work. It's running a full set of your led lights as well, so thank you for that. The late model 75 fog lights you created for me are awesome!
Mike
Very nice!
Actually yesterday. Drove the 914 for only the second time this year to a meet-up of foreign car enthusiasts for breakfast. Interesting group of folks with English, Swedish and one German car (mine).
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Windshield wipers 
QUOTE(914werke @ Apr 16 2022, 04:08 PM)
Windshield wipers
WASHington
Haven’t done anything yet, but got some parts.
Received a package with *NEW* Lobro CV joints, machined to fit by Rich at @914Werke . Had no idea that was an option ...
We will be rolling before long!
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We will be rolling before long!
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QUOTE(Chaznaster @ Apr 19 2022, 07:00 PM)
Received a package with *NEW* Lobro CV joints, machined to fit by Rich at @914Werke . Had no idea that was an option ...
We will be rolling before long!
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@Chaznaster
what was machined in order to make them work?
Phil
Hi @doctor Phil
I believe the shoulder for the gasket and 2 opposing holes enlarged for the roll pins. @914werke could confirm ...
I believe the shoulder for the gasket and 2 opposing holes enlarged for the roll pins. @914werke could confirm ...
Finally replaced the relay plate after cleaning and checking continuity for all of the terminals and connections. Also cleaned and tightened all of the grounds in the engine compartment and at the transmission. Crossed my fingers, turned the key, pressed the starter button, and "WALLA"...engine started, "G" light went out, and DVOM showed alternator is charging at 14V.
YAY!
YAY!
Brought the ‘73 home from the paint shop. Engine/transaxle, glass, gas tank, interior, rockers, etc. out paint job. Now the “fun” to put it all back together begins. 
Getting ready to cut some more aluminum for the area above the transmission up to the old firewall.
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As you can see the patterns are done. Can't get it in one piece and it needs some bracing. It's good that there are 2 elevations at this point. It gives me a chance to stack the sheets and sneak in a piece of extrusion.
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As you can see the patterns are done. Can't get it in one piece and it needs some bracing. It's good that there are 2 elevations at this point. It gives me a chance to stack the sheets and sneak in a piece of extrusion.
QUOTE(Unpretentious @ Apr 23 2022, 11:32 AM)
Brought the ‘73 home from the paint shop. Engine/transaxle, glass, gas tank, interior, rockers, etc. out paint job. Now the “fun” to put it all back together begins.
Great color! Is that Viper green? Looks awesome!
Love that color! 
Got our Alfa spider running well after a carb rebuild. Now I get my pick of four (4) 914's to dig into.
And yes, very nice green
And yes, very nice green
Both speedo lights have been burnt out for a while. I usually only remember
when driving at night and don't want a speeding ticket. Found some in the
basement parts stash and contorted myself enough to install them.
when driving at night and don't want a speeding ticket. Found some in the
basement parts stash and contorted myself enough to install them.
Fitted the panels and they look good.
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Pick up the hardware tomorrow and finish up with this.
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Pick up the hardware tomorrow and finish up with this.
Took her for a ride to Davis for a cup of coffee with my car-freak cousin Phil. Sitting and idling while I get my coat. 
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Getting closer. Prepped and sprayed undercoating and made progress on rear bumper and valence.
QUOTE(raw1298 @ Apr 26 2022, 08:29 PM)
Getting closer. Prepped and sprayed undercoating and made progress on rear bumper and valence.
@raw1298
what is this Boxster muffler hooked up to motor and heat exchanger-wise? More pics?
Well, it was a few days ago but my 6 number 41 was revealed
Bob B
You know that I am smiling
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You know that I am smiling
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QUOTE(raw1298 @ Apr 26 2022, 08:29 PM)
Getting closer. Prepped and sprayed undercoating and made progress on rear bumper and valence.
@raw1298
what is this Boxster muffler hooked up to motor and heat exchanger-wise? More pics?
Late 2ltr header, no heat exchanger.
Received my new axles from Dutchman Motorsports. Precise and accurate machining. Top one being the template I sent to them for Measurements. Include your CV inner hubs for them to test fit for quality control.
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Is it oem if the beans were German? Probably added at least 10hp. Or degrees.
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She has assumed the position.
Two shipments of gaskets and fuel rubber to safely wake her up after roughly 20 years of slumber….
Two shipments of gaskets and fuel rubber to safely wake her up after roughly 20 years of slumber….
I've been chasing a lean/hot issue on my 2.0L with DJet. Last week I changed out the fuel filter which looked like the original and was black on the inside. I was chatting with a friend and they mentioned the screen on the gas tank might be dirty. So I pulled the gas tank today and sure enough that screen was filthy! It was intact though and cleaned up nicely.
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Hopefully I'll put the hood on tomorrow with the help of my wife and test drive it.
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Hopefully I'll put the hood on tomorrow with the help of my wife and test drive it.
Nicely done. Hopefully it runs better for you.
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QUOTE(scottthephotog @ Apr 29 2022, 05:42 PM)
I've been chasing a lean/hot issue on my 2.0L with DJet. Last week I changed out the fuel filter which looked like the original and was black on the inside. I was chatting with a friend and they mentioned the screen on the gas tank might be dirty. So I pulled the gas tank today and sure enough that screen was filthy! It was intact though and cleaned up nicely.
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Hopefully I'll put the hood on tomorrow with the help of my wife and test drive it.
I got tired of fooling with that internal sock filter and eliminated it, replaced with a filter between tank and pump when I moved pump to the front, then another filter after the pump.
Got ready for tapping the threads in the holes of the new panels. Pick up the hardware tomorrow and I can finish this up then.
Gosh I like Caleco clips.
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Gosh I like Caleco clips.
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Finished the front radiator ducting and mounting, relay/fuse box, and did some wiring on this water cooler project. Somehow made it look somewhat like a fancy kitchen...
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Replaced fuel sender, and replaced throttle cable after it broke 2 miles from my house. Did the hand throttle trick with the cable over the roll bar to get home to change it out.
I just refurbished a set of early bumpers in metallic gray. the rear was pretty banged up and twisted but it's presentable now. I shaved the tow hook access hole. The front is a GT modified from @mb911
After color sanding and buffing, they are going on my white 914 
Oscar
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Oscar
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Drove the 914 today...in the rain! 
Cars and coffee in old town Scottsdale this AM. Great turn out with perfect weather. Took the '73 and got there early so got a good spot. Followed a nice all original '68 912 with one owner family history.
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QUOTE(ValcoOscar @ May 4 2022, 12:48 PM)
I just refurbished a set of early bumpers in metallic gray. the rear was pretty banged up and twisted but it's presentable now. I shaved the tow hook access hole. The front is a GT modified from @mb911
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Really nice work. I had not thought about deleting the tow hook hole, looks great.
Hell hole.
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I’m still learning.
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I’m still learning.
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