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they turned out nice
they turned out nice
Drove it to work. Topless. The 3rd time this week. 
Lookie what the delivery guy left today...4 of these. 
(the advanced technology on my state of the art Iphone cant figure out what up is)
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Well, I haven't updated in a while... Re-did my dash a while back with felt, and was really pleased with how it turned out. Also bit the bullet and bout a new set of wheels... I've had my black cookie cutters on for 4 years now, and wanted to upgrade.. I love the minilites.
QUOTE('73-914kid @ May 3 2013, 03:19 PM) 
Well, I haven't updated in a while... Re-did my dash a while back with felt, and was really pleased with how it turned out. Also bit the bullet and bout a new set of wheels... I've had my black cookie cutters on for 4 years now, and wanted to upgrade.. I love the minilites.
I have also been thinking about minilites. I never really like they way looked on MGBs which I was into for many years, because they looked too sporty on them, but they do look right on 914s.
BTW, what size tires do you have on them?
The wheels are 15x7, and the front tires are 205-50-15, and the rears are 225-50-15.
QUOTE('73-914kid @ May 3 2013, 03:56 PM)
The wheels are 15x7, and the front tires are 205-50-15, and the rears are 225-50-15.
Nice, they look perfect.
Minilites take me back to the seventies racing- Bob Sharp, Group 44, I love those things!
Drove her to the gym. 
Transferred my windows off the 1973 tetanus victim to the 1970 Tub.
Had to fab some bracket areas. Smooth action Now....
Had to make a template off the new regulator. Then mark bolt holes on old door.
Open up handle winder hole diameter to 1-1/8". Scribe the bracket, cut and weld on.
Early door Viewing holes
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Late door holes
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Putting a 90 bend on the edge of the bracket for strength
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Bracket welded on
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Bolt locations for bolts to hold new regulator on old door (Blue Tape)
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Had to fab some bracket areas. Smooth action Now....
Had to make a template off the new regulator. Then mark bolt holes on old door.
Open up handle winder hole diameter to 1-1/8". Scribe the bracket, cut and weld on.
Early door Viewing holes
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Late door holes
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Putting a 90 bend on the edge of the bracket for strength
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Bracket welded on
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Bolt locations for bolts to hold new regulator on old door (Blue Tape)
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QUOTE(bulitt @ May 4 2013, 06:15 PM)
Transferred my windows off the 1973 tetanus victim to the 1970 Tub.
Had to fab some bracket areas. Smooth action Now....
Had to make a template off the new regulator. Then mark bolt holes on old door.
Open up handle winder hole diameter to 1-1/8". Scribe the bracket, cut and weld on.
Early door Viewing holes
Late door holes
Putting a 90 bend on the edge of the bracket for strength
Bracket welded on
Bolt locations for bolts to hold new regulator on old door (Blue Tape)
I wanted to do that , I ended up changing the doors instead since my doors had cancer.
The changing door project become a full paint job that I f&$(p up a few times this week.
QUOTE(Type 47 @ May 1 2013, 07:21 PM)
doors, hoods hung...suspension next
After a year on the rotisserie, it's still on it, but I picked it up from the body shop today and brought it home.
Body shop still has the rockers, duck tail, LE spoiler, and rear valance but it's here and almost ready to start putting it back together.
Well she started right up after sitting still for longer than I want to admit. Beautiful day for it, 83 and sunny in Portland! She needs a tune up, but other than that she's ready to roll. Moving her to a new garage next week, looking forward to some summer fun!
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I received some Fiberglass via fed ex. Time to pull the front bumper and see what the new top looks like! 
The spare 914 in my back yard had not received any attention for well over 914 days.
Today I threw away the old top cover and tarp.
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Much to my delight, all 4 flat tires are holding air.
I cleaned up the accumulated leaves in the back corner, dusted off the car and took it for a spin around the block.
Ok.
So I just sat in it, played with the controls and made vroom, vroom sounds.
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The old base cover is now the top cover, with 2 new layers underneath.
It should be safe and secure for another 3 years.![yellowsleep[1].gif](http://www.914world.com/bbs2/style_emoticons/default/yellowsleep[1].gif)
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Today I threw away the old top cover and tarp.
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Much to my delight, all 4 flat tires are holding air.
I cleaned up the accumulated leaves in the back corner, dusted off the car and took it for a spin around the block.
Ok.
So I just sat in it, played with the controls and made vroom, vroom sounds.Click to view attachment
The old base cover is now the top cover, with 2 new layers underneath.
It should be safe and secure for another 3 years.
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Replaced my crappy targa pad with a nice uncracked one.Pulled the latches to do it.
I forgot what a super pITA it is to reinstall the drivers side one!lol
Took the kid for a drive,87 here today!
I forgot what a super pITA it is to reinstall the drivers side one!lol
Took the kid for a drive,87 here today!
Installed 140 pound rear springs and did the initial install of 914Rubber's fiberglass bumper tops. Found out my front bumper is not straight and I need to find another, but the fg bumper top is great!
Replaced the rear bushing on the transmission/shift rod of the SIX. Wahoo....huge change on shifting. Old one was blown up to about 6 pieces.
QUOTE(SirAndy @ May 3 2013, 10:06 AM)
Drove it to work. Topless. The 3rd time this week.
Did it again ...
This is turning into a daily driver!
QUOTE(Jesco Reient @ Nov 1 2012, 10:02 PM)
OK, Since November I have been making some tooling, now it's back to work.....
Drove mine to work, then when I got home I decided to figure out why the fuel gauge doesn't work. (I've only had the car two weeks but this thing has been bugging me) Took the sending unit out and the float was stuck due to all the crud that had built up on the shaft. Also the ground wire was broken. I cleaned up the crud and soldered in a new ground wire and now I have a working fuel gauge!
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It's been a while since I have posted any updates on my car
I forget where I left off, but the car is finally starting to go back together.
Front suspension is almost back together. New Koni sport yellow inserts, new ball joints, new bushings, repainted everything Koni Red. Raised spindle front struts, machined bumpsteer correction spacers, 911 turbo tie rods, BMW 320i caliper upgrade, slotted rotors, new pads, new bearings, 72mm wheel studs.
test fit my front wheels, 15x6 with 205/50/15 Hoosier drag radial. Everything looks good.
I forget where I left off, but the car is finally starting to go back together.
Front suspension is almost back together. New Koni sport yellow inserts, new ball joints, new bushings, repainted everything Koni Red. Raised spindle front struts, machined bumpsteer correction spacers, 911 turbo tie rods, BMW 320i caliper upgrade, slotted rotors, new pads, new bearings, 72mm wheel studs.
test fit my front wheels, 15x6 with 205/50/15 Hoosier drag radial. Everything looks good.
You should apply some sunscreen to your dome lest it turn the color of your car 
Installed new turbo tie rods, ball joints, Tangering Racing steering coupler, bumpsteer kit and even cleaned and painted the control arms in one weekend. Actually I did most of it on Sunday. For anyone weary of doing it, don't be. It can be done with some time and patience. And the right tools!
Finally finished cleaning and painting the front end, got my powder coated control arms on with new elephant racing bushings, and new ball joints.
Drove it to Sonoma on Sunday, and let McMark do the rear bushings.
Wow, what a difference.....everyone with stock old bushings......Change them.
Can't believe the difference in the ride, bumps are bumps now, not body jarring mine fields.
Also did some adjusting and finally got my idle right, now the new 2056 runs amazing... And idles well........life is good.
Jeff
Drove it to Sonoma on Sunday, and let McMark do the rear bushings.
Wow, what a difference.....everyone with stock old bushings......Change them.
Can't believe the difference in the ride, bumps are bumps now, not body jarring mine fields.
Also did some adjusting and finally got my idle right, now the new 2056 runs amazing... And idles well........life is good.
Jeff
I managed to install a JWest fusebox without letting any magic smoke escape. 
Gee ... everybody's getting to do their suspensions, 'cept me 
Lookink good, guys
Lookink good, guys
Well, I ordered my new batteries just now, and am in the process of filling the hole above the pedals that I had to cut to make them fit.
If I could find RoadGlue, I'd post a pic of the progress.
I'm having to redo the rear battery racks as well.
Now I can fit 5X 12V modules into the ex-fuel tank area, where I could only fit 4 of the lead-acid gel batteries. So even with adding voltage (144V to 156V) I need less space around the motor and trans, even though the same number of 12V modules is going in. The lithiums ARE a little taller, but that's no problem.
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If I could find RoadGlue, I'd post a pic of the progress.
I'm having to redo the rear battery racks as well.
Now I can fit 5X 12V modules into the ex-fuel tank area, where I could only fit 4 of the lead-acid gel batteries. So even with adding voltage (144V to 156V) I need less space around the motor and trans, even though the same number of 12V modules is going in. The lithiums ARE a little taller, but that's no problem.
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Stock 2.0 muffler on my 73 "The Black Eye" (4732913341) was blown, replaced it with a good used bursh muffler. Next on the list is reseal the rear window and replace speedo cable & fuel tank sender.
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Replaced the ignition switch and door tumblers on my other 73 flip car (4732924554). Still need to do the head temp sensor, replace rear calipers and figure why the speedo doesn't work then it will be for sale.
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Replaced the ignition switch and door tumblers on my other 73 flip car (4732924554). Still need to do the head temp sensor, replace rear calipers and figure why the speedo doesn't work then it will be for sale.
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Working on the wiring for the dash. Going to try to get something for the new headlights today.
I drove my car to San Mateo and back for a total of 125 miles!! 
my car to San Mateo and back for a total of 125 miles!!
Made a muffler hanger today.
Maybe a better pic.
Got some parts in maddog long kit and practiced my welding before I install it. If anyone has a link to installing the 10 piece gt rear suspension kit that would be help full.
We backdated a pair of MSD Blaster coils this week. Getting ready for an ignition overhaul.
QUOTE(Eric_Shea @ May 10 2013, 08:11 AM)
We backdated a pair of MSD Blaster coils this week. Getting ready for an ignition overhaul.
Oh, very cool !!!! Those look great..
Great product!
QUOTE(Joe Sharp @ May 9 2013, 11:21 AM)
Maybe a better pic.
Scrubbed her clean and took some photos
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... and performed a bit of photoshopping to remove some blemishes and add the rocker cover
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... and performed a bit of photoshopping to remove some blemishes and add the rocker cover
Cleaned the windshield and then went on a petrol burn with Nolan. We stopped to toss rocks into the lake on Hicks Rd. Perfect 75 degree weather in San Jose today .
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Finishing up the installation of a nice used set of late model SSI stainless steel heat exchangers with all new gaskets and exhaust stud nuts. Also installing a new muffler hanger which I never got around to when I installed the Manta Monza Replica exhaust on the old girl a few years back.
Prep work for the new driveway (so I can park a 914 on it)
Rebar goes in on Monday, so I need to get the rest of the underground conduits buried this w/e
Should be doing the pour on Tuesday or Wednesday
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Afterthought ... maybe I should go another foot wider so we can park two, side by side
Rebar goes in on Monday, so I need to get the rest of the underground conduits buried this w/e
Should be doing the pour on Tuesday or Wednesday
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Afterthought ... maybe I should go another foot wider so we can park two, side by side
QUOTE(Eric_Shea @ May 10 2013, 08:11 AM)
We backdated a pair of MSD Blaster coils this week. Getting ready for an ignition overhaul.
Those look awesome! What color is that top area? Is there a source to get those decals?
QUOTE(6freak @ May 3 2013, 06:32 AM)
Those look great! Did you have those sent off to get plated or did you do it yourself?
It's starting to look like a car again. Rear suspension and brakes are in place. Gratuitous pics of CFR & PMB goodness.
I am really disappointed I wont be able to use the Nascar wheels. The looked so cool on the front of the car. They don't fit the rear at all.
I am really disappointed I wont be able to use the Nascar wheels. The looked so cool on the front of the car. They don't fit the rear at all.
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QUOTE(6freak @ May 3 2013, 06:32 AM)
Those look great! Did you have those sent off to get plated or did you do it yourself?
Hey Mike,
The paint is Rustoleum and made for plastic. It's Cinnamon and satin.
The decals were purchased online at the early911sregistry.org
QUOTE(Eric_Shea @ May 11 2013, 06:51 PM)
The paint is Rustoleum and made for plastic. It's Cinnamon and satin.
The decals were purchased online at the early911sregistry.org
You poncey S.O.B.
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QUOTE(Eric_Shea @ May 11 2013, 06:51 PM)
The paint is Rustoleum and made for plastic. It's Cinnamon and satin.
The decals were purchased online at the early911sregistry.org
You poncey S.O.B.
Poncey?
I walked between my real car and my conversion car on my way through the garage to leave the house.
Looked at the 915 shafts I'll be adding new dogs, rings and sliders to next week.
For my 916 trans !!!
Looked at the 915 shafts I'll be adding new dogs, rings and sliders to next week.
For my 916 trans !!!
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