I took Christine for a ride to the storage building and then to the gym. She is running great!
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Slapped my engine together to get it ready to go to McMark for a 2056 kit.... 
QUOTE(RobW @ Jan 29 2012, 08:43 PM) 
Slapped my engine together to get it ready to go to McMark for a 2056 kit....
Fixed some electric gremlin (again).
This was the third relay that died on my in 2 years. I'm running out of spares!
This was the third relay that died on my in 2 years. I'm running out of spares!
Decided that the 914 that I've had in storage (outdoors) is not coming back and will be parted out.Took off the SE front spoiler, the rear duck tail spoiler, the fiberglass rockers, and bumpers.
I then discovered (it's been in storage for a while) that it has factory sway bars...
I will have to get the front bar off another day, but brought all the other goodies home to refurbish for the 75' resto
I decided to let the pain begin: 
Tar removal (luckily the rust is just decorative rather than serious)
This is the official launch to fixing ghetto previous owner wiring, and add the creature comforts that make these cars fun for a long road trip.
Sound deadening, heat insulation and fresh camel colored carpet to come.
Matt
Tar removal (luckily the rust is just decorative rather than serious)
This is the official launch to fixing ghetto previous owner wiring, and add the creature comforts that make these cars fun for a long road trip.
Sound deadening, heat insulation and fresh camel colored carpet to come.
Matt
I drove it on the freewway for the first time in over a year. 
Drove her to town and back, then broke out the sander and started prepping for paint. "sigh......"
This weekend I was able to replace all my brake lines soft and hard, bled the whole system. I also installed the 100 mm studs for my spacers . My next step is to move to the electrical items then, like testing lights and wipers. Getting closer. Hershey is around the corner.
QUOTE(cwpeden @ Dec 17 2011, 11:42 PM)
Started it, wamred it up, turned it off. Then wished I had more time to fix the brakes.
Dumped half the res. of brake fluid on the floor of the carport for no apparent reason. Right off the master cylinder. Figure its the stupid hard lines from the res. They were a !@#!@ to get in.....or was it just me?
Revisiting the thread from the beginning, I saw your post and thought I'd share a similar experience.Dumped half the res. of brake fluid on the floor of the carport for no apparent reason. Right off the master cylinder. Figure its the stupid hard lines from the res. They were a !@#!@ to get in.....or was it just me?
I installed new calipers and a 19mm M/C in my '75 (the infamous Batmobile) back in early 2007. The drive train was removed in March of 2008. In the third quarter of 2011, we removed the fuel tank to replace the fuel pump and hoses, and during the process, we apparently disturbed the lines from the reservoir to the M/C. Further checking found that the inlet grommets on the M/C had deteriorated
Good thing we found the problem prior to putting the car back on the road.
i am going to build a custom dry sump tank. i did a quick mock up today.
Traced down an electrical fault that had left me stranded on my way home from school. Reverse lights harness was shorting out on the gearbox, and causing the no.9 fuse to pop. Took me three hours to get it figured out.. But I did..
QUOTE(mrbubblehead @ Jan 29 2012, 09:55 PM)
i am going to build a custom dry sump tank. i did a quick mock up today.
Gotta love the free Post Office card board, I too use use em for other than shipping..
Nice on the dry sump! Rich came over yesterday and started welding in the inner long piece. Jon Bovey stopped by for a few and helped. Then later that night, Robert stopped by and we talked electronics....more to come.
I lightened my car by at least 125 lbs!!
I began back dating the bumpers!!
I began back dating the bumpers!!
I didn't do shit...
Again...
I hope to get back to it soon...
Again...
I hope to get back to it soon...
Richard (Type 4 Unleashed) stopped by the shop and we got the new [Rotary'14] SS fuel lines installed (borrowed Andy's camera for this shot) 
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Looks like I have a little bit of cleaning to do down there, eh?
Also mated the THOMAS built trans to the 2056 Richard built
... I'll be picking up new front engine mounts from Pelican on Tuesday.
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... and for the coup de gras ... my new center console
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Looks like I have a little bit of cleaning to do down there, eh?
Also mated the THOMAS built trans to the 2056 Richard built
... I'll be picking up new front engine mounts from Pelican on Tuesday.Click to view attachment
... and for the coup de gras ... my new center console
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Adjusted the shift linkage, so I don't have to repeat the high school mantra, "If you can't find 'em, grind 'em"
Today is the first day in years that actual work is being done on my project. My 3.6 motor begins the process of being made ready for install today. Heads checked for exhaust valve guide wear, seals checked and replaced.... then the new go fast goodies will be installed. yay.
Checked the oil and then went to the PO box in Seattle, down to Costco, stopped at the grocery store and then home. Maybe 40 miles total of top off driving in January...damn I love this car. 
I finaly finished my 5-lug conversion now I just need to back date the bumpers and I am done!!!
Looks good
Thanks! Its been almost exactly 1 year since I started this project!
Very nice!
Rich came over and finished welding the drivers inner long. Time to grind and prime!
Rich came over and finished welding the drivers inner long. Time to grind and prime!
I dropped the engine and trans out of Calypso so I can make sure I DON'T win next years dirtiest engine bay award at MUSR. Calypso will be headed to Brad Mayeur for a bit of rust repair.
Your car looks great, Jeff 
Bumpers ... black or chrome?
All I accomplished today was some clean-up under the fuel tank area and installed some additional sound-deadening matting to the firewall. I came to the conclusion that the spray-on stuff wasn't going to cut the mustard.
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Bumpers ... black or chrome?
All I accomplished today was some clean-up under the fuel tank area and installed some additional sound-deadening matting to the firewall. I came to the conclusion that the spray-on stuff wasn't going to cut the mustard.
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What product did you use on the firewall? I am in the middle of interior tear down and insulation.
Matt
Your car looks great, Jeff
Bumpers ... black or chrome?
All I accomplished today was some clean-up under the fuel tank area and installed some additional sound-deadening matting to the firewall. I came to the conclusion that the spray-on stuff wasn't going to cut the mustard.
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Matt
QUOTE(euro911 @ Jan 31 2012, 10:58 PM)
Your car looks great, Jeff
Bumpers ... black or chrome?
All I accomplished today was some clean-up under the fuel tank area and installed some additional sound-deadening matting to the firewall. I came to the conclusion that the spray-on stuff wasn't going to cut the mustard.
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From what I understand, its an asphalt-based material used in roofing applications. Bob from Appbiz provided me with enough to cover the firewall when I purchased a carpet kit from him. He said it was similar to Dyna Mat, but less expensive.
I'll be covering the 'mat' with the same material that the carpet kit is made from. I'm still searching for some aluminum channel that will attach to the firewall (just below the window ledge) that will secure the top of the carpet and give it a nice finished look
I can call Bob to see where he buys it from ...
I'll be covering the 'mat' with the same material that the carpet kit is made from. I'm still searching for some aluminum channel that will attach to the firewall (just below the window ledge) that will secure the top of the carpet and give it a nice finished look
I can call Bob to see where he buys it from ...
Got it back on the road yesterday after replacing Starter, Ignition Switch and Voltage regulator. Broke the little tab inside the Steering wheel that the Horn wire plugs on to, so today I sodered a wire to the base plate and put a pull apart wire connector on the old and new wire, reassembled the steering wheel and BEEP BEEP. Gonna cuirse up to Sonic and get a Chilly Dog. 60 Degrees in Pa. Feb 1st who'd think it?.
QUOTE(euro911 @ Jan 31 2012, 10:58 PM)
Your car looks great, Jeff
Bumpers ... black or chrome?
All I accomplished today was some clean-up under the fuel tank area and installed some additional sound-deadening matting to the firewall. I came to the conclusion that the spray-on stuff wasn't going to cut the mustard.
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Thanks,
I am putting chrome! I may have the fronts done by tonight! They are not perfect but should foot the bill until I find something nicer for a reasonable $$$!
Blasted the engine mount bar at my auto shop class last night, primed it today, will finish-coat it tomorrow.
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Applied 1200 degree (ceramic) paint to the Triad muffler - black with silver tips
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Gathered up some misc small parts from the stash at home to take to the shop tomorrow ...
... and basically just enjoyed the nice sunny Southern California weather
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Applied 1200 degree (ceramic) paint to the Triad muffler - black with silver tips
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Gathered up some misc small parts from the stash at home to take to the shop tomorrow ...
... and basically just enjoyed the nice sunny Southern California weather
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Jeff - Your car is looking very nice. I think the early chrome bumpers would really look good.
QUOTE(Cairo94507 @ Feb 1 2012, 04:30 PM)
Jeff - Your car is looking very nice. I think the early chrome bumpers would really look good.
Thanks!
Here is the first fit on the front bumper! It still needs some adjustment and maybe a different spoiler!
It is comming together nicely!!!
Drove it to work and put some gas in it, this weekend my 914 is checking into the hospital for a complete suspension upgrade and plan to do some other small work and lots of cleaning up in there including pulling the gas tank. I will be sure to take lots of pictures
Put the Rough 6 on an transport, to be loaded in a container headed for Germany..
QUOTE(euro911 @ Feb 1 2012, 02:52 PM)
Blasted the engine mount bar at my auto shop class last night, primed it today, will finish-coat it tomorrow.
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Applied 1200 degree (ceramic) paint to the Triad muffler - black with silver tips
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Gathered up some misc small parts from the stash at home to take to the shop tomorrow ...
... and basically just enjoyed the nice sunny Southern California weather
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Is that L.A. in the back ground.
Drove to work today! And yesterday, after figuring out my bad running problem- rough cold start, missing and a tach that would jump- replaced the coil with a blue bosch h I had and no more - now to adjust the tps, recheck timing . Maybe can stay that way for a while -but r rain tomorrow
QUOTE(oldschool @ Feb 1 2012, 08:31 PM)
Is that L.A. in the back ground.
Its looking E/N/E from Old Downtown Torrance. Actually pointed in your direction
I am about to drive Christine to work and hope she doesn't break in hald when I hit a bump. May have made a deal on a donor car yesterday, just need a few hundred more dollars. I will find something to sell from the parts stash hopefully. 
Click to view attachmentA picture of mine made the NY Times today!
Painted the engine mount bar and front valance ...
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... and sprayed tan vinyl fabric paint on the center console armrest/box components. 'Someone' poked 2 holes in the arm cushion at some point in the past. Rather than fill them, I inserted all-thread nuts and will attempt to construct some sort of cup-holder assembly on top.
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... and sprayed tan vinyl fabric paint on the center console armrest/box components. 'Someone' poked 2 holes in the arm cushion at some point in the past. Rather than fill them, I inserted all-thread nuts and will attempt to construct some sort of cup-holder assembly on top.
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Installed new battery and started to test electrical components , all lights are operational, head, tail, signal brake, . So far so good
How about removing my expansion box (since I have a FI 6 now and don't need it) and modifing the gas cap drain!
QUOTE(m170seeker @ Feb 2 2012, 09:32 AM)
Super cool!
QUOTE(Jeffs9146 @ Feb 3 2012, 01:40 PM)
How about removing my expansion box (since I have a FI 6 now and don't need it) and modifing the gas cap drain!
i did the same thing on my 914/4 jeff. i also grinded out that plate in the filler neck. the one that is a PIA to get the nozzel in. now the filler neck is wide open.
QUOTE(ppetion @ Feb 2 2012, 09:30 PM)
Installed new battery and started to test electrical components , all lights are operational, head, tail, signal brake, . So far so good
that is always a magic moment too me. when you put the juice to a car that hasnt run in years and years. its like your bringing it back to life. i found a 58 european model beetle behind an old german womans house. it had 40k kilometers on it. hadnt run in 40 years. its cool seeing everything coming back to life.
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QUOTE(Jeffs9146 @ Feb 3 2012, 01:40 PM)
How about removing my expansion box (since I have a FI 6 now and don't need it) and modifing the gas cap drain!
i did the same thing on my 914/4 jeff. i also grinded out that plate in the filler neck. the one that is a PIA to get the nozzel in. now the filler neck is wide open.
Sounds interesting! I will have to look at that!
I sealed the deal for Scotty B to pimp my ride and sent my hoods and doors with him to get started!
Mike
Mike
Went through all the wiring connections; with contact cleaner, female connections, shrink wrap, and anti-corrosion battery spray.
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