Full Version: what did you do to your 914 today
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Installed and lubricated front trunk cable. Fabricated a rear trunk pull cable and started it for 15 minutes , I figured I would start it one last time before the big boommm
i bought dr evils trans video and this is the result..... 
QUOTE(mrbubblehead @ Dec 21 2012, 06:25 PM) 
i bought dr evils trans video and this is the result.....
I remember the day I did that. I ended up having Dr. Evil rebuild my stack, but I cleaned, painted and reassembled everything else. I would have had a go at it myself but I just didn't have the tools or clean space needed to do the job. (No garage) His price was just above buying all the special tools needed to do it. Now i beleive he has a tool loaner program.
Have fun with it!
I put my drier side door pannel on. Had a bit of a scare when I went to put the door hadle suround on. I had three that were the wrong style. Looked around and found the one i needed. Lookin good
That looks like a size 4 bearing.
It's all ball bearings these days boys.
It's all ball bearings these days boys.
that is an adjustable bearing. if it not in spec i just add or remove air from it 
. seriously, if this rebuild works, i got 2 friends lined up for there trannys to be re-built. this project is taking tons of research i gotta say... pinion depth and backlash requiring the most research. i need a boogered diff if anyone has one 
. i need to make my pinion depth tool with it. unfortunately i will have to destroy it to make the tool.
. seriously, if this rebuild works, i got 2 friends lined up for there trannys to be re-built. this project is taking tons of research i gotta say... pinion depth and backlash requiring the most research. i need a boogered diff if anyone has one . i need to make my pinion depth tool with it. unfortunately i will have to destroy it to make the tool.
I went for a drive and took my GoPro along to make a video. I really like the effect of the swirling trees on the engine cover shot.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u81AHW9Pt1Y
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u81AHW9Pt1Y
Last time I drove the white car it started spitting and sputtering and the tach was going wild, barely made it home. So today I started going through the ignition system, found a half broken tach wire, and a loose connection between the points and condenser, changed out both and fixed the tach wire.....now it runs puuuurrrrfect 
So I went for a drive.
Jeff
So I went for a drive.
Jeff
started doing a little pre-assembly on my trans.
i found a differential that was past its prime so i was able to start working on my pinion depth tool.
i need to find someone that is local to me that has a lathe.
i found a differential that was past its prime so i was able to start working on my pinion depth tool.
i need to find someone that is local to me that has a lathe.
QUOTE(mittelmotor @ Dec 21 2012, 09:52 PM)
I went for a drive and took my GoPro along to make a video. I really like the effect of the swirling trees on the engine cover shot.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u81AHW9Pt1Y
Nice song....O lets hear the engine on the next one
... 
QUOTE(oldschool @ Dec 22 2012, 07:54 PM)
QUOTE(mittelmotor @ Dec 21 2012, 09:52 PM)
I went for a drive and took my GoPro along to make a video. I really like the effect of the swirling trees on the engine cover shot.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u81AHW9Pt1Y
Nice song....O lets hear the engine on the next one
... Thanks, Jaime. Yeah, I need a remote mic to get more engine sound...car's too darn civilized!
QUOTE(mittelmotor @ Dec 22 2012, 08:25 PM)
QUOTE(oldschool @ Dec 22 2012, 07:54 PM)
QUOTE(mittelmotor @ Dec 21 2012, 09:52 PM)
I went for a drive and took my GoPro along to make a video.
Nice song....O lets hear the engine on the next one
... Thanks, Jaime. Yeah, I need a remote mic to get more engine sound...car's too darn civilized!
I like the engine lid shot! Very creative and cool! What canyon is that? I'm partial to Latigo myself.
Thanks, Black22! It's Live Oak Canyon Rd, off of East Santiago Canyon Rd. The first shot (where I close the door) is right by Cook's Corner, the big biker hangout.
--Doug
--Doug
QUOTE(euro911 @ Dec 14 2012, 08:32 PM)
Tried my hand at surface rust removal on the '72. I never should have left this car sit outside, but that's another story all to it's own
Spent about an hour with a couple of small hand tools and some naval jelly to get this far
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Another half hour to get the rest of front portion of the fender cleaned up to this point.
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I think I need to find some large diameter Scotch-Brite discs for the power sander to help speed up the process ...
Thought I'd throw in a pic of my brother's trailer project (matching his '57 Ford station wagon).
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Cool trailer I did a 73 Boler a couple of summers ago!
I ended up getting board one day and had left over paint and did my rims rear lip and mirrors.
QUOTE(Dasnowman @ Dec 23 2012, 12:56 AM)
QUOTE(euro911 @ Dec 14 2012, 08:32 PM)
Tried my hand at surface rust removal on the '72. I never should have left this car sit outside, but that's another story all to it's own
Spent about an hour with a couple of small hand tools and some naval jelly to get this far
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Another half hour to get the rest of front portion of the fender cleaned up to this point.
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I think I need to find some large diameter Scotch-Brite discs for the power sander to help speed up the process ...
Thought I'd throw in a pic of my brother's trailer project (matching his '57 Ford station wagon).
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Cool trailer I did a 73 Boler a couple of summers ago!
I ended up getting board one day and had left over paint and did my rims rear lip and mirrors.
Nice I want one...
Nice trailer resto 
Jaime, I saw one for sale at the 'All Porsche Swap Meet' back in March
Jaime, I saw one for sale at the 'All Porsche Swap Meet' back in March
I'm thinking it would make a cool editing bay....in my back yard..
Installed the rear trunk shocks I got from Camp914 and bolted on the spoiler
rebuilding the rear caliper is a dirty job.
With with Eric_shea's help and products is a great help.
He is the best !
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With with Eric_shea's help and products is a great help.
He is the best !
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QUOTE(MrHyde @ Dec 23 2012, 03:08 PM)
Installed the rear trunk shocks I got from Camp914 and bolted on the spoiler
please post some pics, I about to mount mine (spoiler)
QUOTE(mittelmotor @ Dec 23 2012, 12:08 AM)
Thanks, Black22! It's Live Oak Canyon Rd, off of East Santiago Canyon Rd. The first shot (where I close the door) is right by Cook's Corner, the big biker hangout.
--Doug
Hi again Sir Doug,
wow amazing drive and very cool music along with your video. Why did'nt you ask someone to go along with you on that good weather and nice road?
It's me Noel (from cypress)
Started cutting on my through the hood gas filler....
I filled the tank w/water before I started cutting just in case. Looks like I have some more work to do on the tank.... pinhole rust
I filled the tank w/water before I started cutting just in case. Looks like I have some more work to do on the tank.... pinhole rust
QUOTE(ndfrigi @ Dec 23 2012, 06:34 PM)
QUOTE(mittelmotor @ Dec 23 2012, 12:08 AM)
Thanks, Black22! It's Live Oak Canyon Rd, off of East Santiago Canyon Rd. The first shot (where I close the door) is right by Cook's Corner, the big biker hangout.
--Doug
Hi again Sir Doug,
wow amazing drive and very cool music along with your video. Why did'nt you ask someone to go along with you on that good weather and nice road?
It's me Noel (from cypress)
Hey Noel,
Thanks for the compliment! The video was a solitary pursuit, but I might make another with a couple of friends, when we all do a Big Bear breakfast run. Happy holidays to you.
Shuie, can that tank be saved?
QUOTE(shuie @ Dec 23 2012, 07:05 PM)
Started cutting on my through the hood gas filler....
I filled the tank w/water before I started cutting just in case. Looks like I have some more work to do on the tank.... pinhole rust
i think your better off scrapping that tank and getting a good used one. that thing is gonna be a ticking time bomb...
Pulled one carb yesterday and got it all through the dip process. It goes back together today and the other gets dipped. Should fire up again tomorrow.
I started it and heated it up ............ actually both of them!
QUOTE(shuie @ Dec 23 2012, 07:05 PM)
Started cutting on my through the hood gas filler....
I filled the tank w/water before I started cutting just in case. Looks like I have some more work to do on the tank.... pinhole rust
Hi Shui,
Do you want a tank for free? I believe it came from '72 or '73. If you want I can just it give to you. Since I got it for free from Beach914. (Thanks again to sir David: Beach914!). If you have time today, I'm home till 3pm today.
God Bless!
Noel
Cypress, CA
Was going to drive the white car to Nevada City for dinner today.....but the wife has too many things to bring .... Won't fit 
So I drove it to the store
Merry Christmas
Jeff
So I drove it to the store
Merry Christmas
Jeff
put my tank in then my brother convinced me to convert it to top feed. So i got started with that on a spare tank .
QUOTE(Porsche930dude @ Dec 31 2012, 04:59 PM)
put my tank in then my brother convinced me to convert it to top feed. So i got started with that on a spare tank .
whats the reason for a top feed? sure would be nice not getting an armpit full of gas when removing the fuel line... got any pictures?
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Drove mine for the first time, albeit only on my cul-de-sac. But it feels good to move it under its own power after 4.5 years! I'll spend most of tomorrow finalizing other things on the checklist as I move toward licensing it and really shaking it down...
QUOTE(strawman @ Dec 31 2012, 05:33 PM)
Drove mine for the first time, albeit only on my cul-de-sac. But it feels good to move it under its own power after 4.5 years! I'll spend most of tomorrow finalizing other things on the checklist as I move toward licensing it and really shaking it down...
friggin awesome strawman!
Finally installed a fine mesh wire screen in front of my oil cooler. Took me 6 months until the mental (not oil) light when on.
Installed four new CV joints. One was so loose I could rotate the axle back and forth a few degrees in each direction!
This is the 2nd time I have done the CV's on my car. What a greasy PITA!
This is the 2nd time I have done the CV's on my car. What a greasy PITA!
My daughter gave me a Ebay gift card for Christmas. I used it to purchase new front turn lenses and a new stock shifter knob. My old knob's face was cracked because I used to wear a ring on my right hand and I guess that is what caused the cracking? Free shipping! I like Free! 
Well I didn't do much, but I thought about my 914 today. Made a list of goals for 2013 including waking it from its very cozy year long slumber, installing SS fuel lines and finally putting those damn sway bars in.
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QUOTE(Silver Surfer @ Jan 1 2013, 09:31 PM)
Well I didn't do much, but I thought about my 914 today. Made a list of goals for 2013 including waking it from its very cozy year long slumber, installing SS fuel lines and finally putting those damn sway bars in.
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Your garage is entirely too clean.
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Your garage is entirely too clean.
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I know! That was my thought too this morning. It's about time I messed that place up with some Porsche projects.
Your garage is entirely too clean.
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I know! That was my thought too this morning. It's about time I messed that place up with some Porsche projects.
Took my nephew, Jeremy, on the New Year's Day run this AM. It was a little chilly, but he said he it was fun. He's ridden in the car before, but not a fast canyon run
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Picked up a new HF 20 gal. parts washer this evening. Great sale price - $80. AND with a 25% New Year's Day discount coupon brought it down to only $60. Thanks to Joe (KaptKaos) for the heads up!
We did some more rust removal on the '72 yesterday. Almost done with the driver side
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... and tackling some rust in the rear trunk. Should have this area all taken care of by week's end.
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Picked up a new HF 20 gal. parts washer this evening. Great sale price - $80. AND with a 25% New Year's Day discount coupon brought it down to only $60. Thanks to Joe (KaptKaos) for the heads up!
We did some more rust removal on the '72 yesterday. Almost done with the driver side
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... and tackling some rust in the rear trunk. Should have this area all taken care of by week's end.
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QUOTE(euro911 @ Jan 1 2013, 10:59 PM)
Picked up a new HF 20 gal. parts washer this evening. Great sale price - $80. AND with a 25% New Year's Day discount coupon brought it down to only $60. Thanks to Joe (KaptKaos) for the heads up!
I will build mine tomorrow, I have lots of stuff that needs cleaning.
QUOTE(euro911 @ Jan 1 2013, 10:59 PM)
We did some more rust removal on the '72 yesterday. Almost done with the driver side
Dang, that car is looking good. If the body is that nice, just clear coat it and be done with it. Would look awesome!
I pulled the gear stack out of the car today. Pretty painless altogether; I was sure I was going to encounter more problems. It's going off to Dr. Evil for a set of freeway cruising gears.
i started putting hershils gearbox back together. im waiting on the mashinest to finish my pinion depth tool...
i cant believe what it costs to overhaul these boxes. so a word of caution my brothers, when it starts grinding or making noise fix it ASAP! tranny parts are freaking expensive....
i cant believe what it costs to overhaul these boxes. so a word of caution my brothers, when it starts grinding or making noise fix it ASAP! tranny parts are freaking expensive....
Here's a couple more pictures of hershils gearbox. I epoxied a huge neodymium magnet under the gear stack. This magnet will pick up particles down to one angstrom.
I am also converting his tail shifter into a side shifter. And being the CSOB that he is, i had to reuse the old nose cone. So it got chopped and plugged.
I am also converting his tail shifter into a side shifter. And being the CSOB that he is, i had to reuse the old nose cone. So it got chopped and plugged.
Recieved my Urban Outlaw merchandise from Magnus Walker in the post. So washed my new T-shirts, and stuck a sticker on Violet. A hard day in the garage
I guest I was bored. It shows that it is not centered because of the angle of my camera , but it is perfectly centered.
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I dont know if i'd be brave enough to do that to my bonnet as they are almost impossible to get here in Australia, but i really like the idea.....
i cut windows in an old jacked up trans case so now i have a nice jig to adjust the shifter forks for smooth operation. since i havent got my pinion depth tool back from the machinist i will adjust the differential bearing preload.
Sold a Targa 1972 and had MY SIX delivered, Its wrecked getting a game plan.. no rust, lottsa dents
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