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I usually use a floor jack to change my wheels ... I'll have to try Phil's method sometime

Cool barn find. Driving with flip flops is a big no-no in my book....especially in a manual. I know of several wrecks at the coast caused by people getting their flip-flops hung up on the pedals.

Phil,
Any progress on polishing?

Some, just getting started. Will post pics soon.

Hey Philip the rims are 6jx15 and tires are 195 65 r15 bf Goodrich touring t/a

got my trunk lid and spoiler installed. maybe register it this week. First time since 1984!

Looking sharp, dude

Are those ATS wheels?

thanks they are simmons 16 x7 and 8 i think. iv got toyo r888s on the back and they are super close inside and out. theyre very wide like 265 i think. they look great but in pretty bad shape. iv got to get newer tires all the way round. the fronts are from 1995

I dug through the central vac bucket looking for a brake fitting that some half wit vacuumed up.

That is a NICE car! The flares look staggered a bit. Very aggressive look. Love the color. What is that, metallic green?

I still haven't found the rear targa latch spring that your 'half wit's' brethren allowed to get flung into some unknown region in my shop

thanks the flares are standard width fiberglass gt flares. the color is gasser green from eastwood. wasnt about to pay the big bucks for a porsche color. I painted it myself so it sure isnt perfect but im happy with it .
Today I spruced up and installed a better top on it. the old one had a big pucker over the targa bar

Brought it home from paint.
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Looking good!

Drove her to work. All good now that the ground problem is gone.

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Motors back in the shop! just need to install

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in the dirt last night on Squaw Pass

Got some goodies from PMB and Tangerine to weld on tomorrow
Pulled the front sway out of the bucket to go onto the red tub.
Cleaned up the MC and painted the bracket.

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Drove it!
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changed the front tires went to the dmv and got it registered no problem. then took it down to get inspected no problem. and for a short ride discovered that i only have 3 gears. a shifter adjustment will hopefully fix that. Great day!

Drove it to work and on the way home, ran off and left a 911 that thought it was going to pounce on me. He reacted too slowly, my carbs dumped fuel and I was gone!

I seam sealed front drivers fender, undercoated it, installed one turbo tie rod, and sanded down and painted the supports for the A arms.

Just have to finishing sanding passenger front fender well, treat for rust, seam seal undercoat, and install other turbo tie rod.

The old girl is almost on her own feet.....

got my shifter to work in all 5 speeds. i think the rod along the engine is bent. but with a little persuasion i got it to work. also added a center seat belt and pad to use as a seat. just incase i have a surprise passenger

Got over to the shop for several hours on Wednesday. Had to charge the battery in the 'BB' (which tells me it ain't gettin' driven enough) - so I could pull it off the lift and park it outside. Kept it on the charger for the duration.

We needed more work space, so Fred and I rearranged a bunch of 'stuff'. We had to remove some seized brake pads in the 912 so we could move it around and stick it up on the lift (drive train swap coming up).

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Then we grabbed a few Mini Trail bike frames that were stashed up in the loft. We'll be reviewing the parts inventory and hope to start building them up next week.

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Got to go again today, but only for a couple of hours. Started the 'Westy' to charge up it's battery ... and packed up a Triad to ship out.

I need to go for a drive

I drove the hell out of it tonight when it was cooler. No oil temp issues.

Very nice looking 914

When it was cooler......that is cooler for Vegas. Just flew back from Vegas last night and cooler is a relative term. While I was there for he three days, it was above 100 each day. Good god 103 at midnight on the strip!

You car looks fantastic. I love the color.

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I've been working on my current goal of making my car move under its own power, installed a new fuel pump yesterday, today.... get the accelerator pedal working again.

I didn't do nuthin cause I'm waiting for brake lines from you know who

drove it! But I really need to take care of my RMS and other oil leaks!

Mounted front calipers, sway bar down bars, cleaned up main harness , neutralize some left over soda in the foot well, finished up some hose connections, picked up rear calipers for rebuild.... just some little stuff.. Hadn't seen my car in a month!!

Drove mine to Roseville and back today for the granddaughters dance recital.
Ran awesome there and back.

Looks like its about ready for its 4000 mile trip at the end of August.


Jeff

Three steps closer to a running conversion car


Oil tank installed, oil lines run for the front cooler, and motor installed.

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Took mine to town! A three day mini vacation with my wife. No issues,just fun!
The car performed flawlessly( As was the hope in the build ) and got a surprising amount of attention. It handles, is fast, and starts everytime... Perfect! Im almost done....

Because my 2 other cars are down I've been driving my 73...and man what a blast every time I pull out of my driveway and on my way.
People really dig it.

I went autoXing it felt good until I broke the throttle cable

Took mine for a drive to the FLAPS, needed some oil for the diesel truck.
Went the long way around some country roads, finally found the break loose point of my new tires and suspension setup what an awesome feeling, coming out of the corner all I could think was.......I need to go to an AX. Haven't raced the car since all the new stuff was added....it might be time.

Jeff

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just need the muffler back from Triad West performance and i can turn the key

Nothin! Grrr...

Had to change the fuel pump in the Chuburban. What a pain!

Parked next to Magnus Walker at the Petersen...



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repaired my odometer

Bob, post a pic of your dolly. Just finished welding and hardware on mine.

Let the splice'n begin.

Careful. Magnus has been known to bite. Not hard but...

Today I DROVE MINE! WHAT? IT WORKS!

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Put some larger casters on the red car dolly. Put the red car on the lift and dropped the rust bucket down on the ground. Made an extension cord for the welder.
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Bob, post a pic of your dolly. Just finished welding and hardware on mine.

You are kidding right? This dolly was put together to transport the tub over the bumpy ass roads in rural NC. And tall enough to load onto a trailer. And Cheap.

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Cool ...I need to build a dolly like that for my wife's resto