Also chatted it up with the owner of a sweet restored tangerine 914-6. He said he has a resto thread here. Anyone have a link?
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Went to C&C in Irvine and saw 914kids beautiful blue car of the month. Didnt see him around, then the car was gone when I was back in the area where his car was Also chatted it up with the owner of a sweet restored tangerine 914-6. He said he has a resto thread here. Anyone have a link?
Also chatted it up with the owner of a sweet restored tangerine 914-6. He said he has a resto thread here. Anyone have a link?
started welding the bumperette holes shut in my rear bumper
Going to pick up my daughter at school today. Finally got a decent weather day in Seattle.
Had a flat tire on the way home from work, it had s hole I could stick my finger into. 
Tried to find a used one to replace it, but nobody had one. The only tires the shop had in 196/65/15 were Firestone champions. I only had time to get the one I had off of the carcchanged before they closed, so I'll get another one tomorrow, and get two more next paycheck...
I guess the good news is that I'll have a new set of firestones instead of the primewells I was going to buy soon anyhow.
Tried to find a used one to replace it, but nobody had one. The only tires the shop had in 196/65/15 were Firestone champions. I only had time to get the one I had off of the carcchanged before they closed, so I'll get another one tomorrow, and get two more next paycheck...
I guess the good news is that I'll have a new set of firestones instead of the primewells I was going to buy soon anyhow.
Hey Ripper, did it look this bad? (I could put my whole hand in it, in several places) 
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This happened to the front left on the Vanagon a couple days before my desert camping trip. Had to buy two new Yokohama LT SuperVans
Went to get in the 'BB' this morning - and there's a parking ticket on it !!!
The meter maid in our neighborhood is obviously crooked. I'm going to fight this
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This happened to the front left on the Vanagon a couple days before my desert camping trip. Had to buy two new Yokohama LT SuperVans
Went to get in the 'BB' this morning - and there's a parking ticket on it !!!
The meter maid in our neighborhood is obviously crooked. I'm going to fight this
Not this time.
But my spare is about like that right now.
But my spare is about like that right now.
Finished up my rear suspension rebuild on Lil Bastard, specifically adjusting the venting clearances for the rear calipers. Bleh. Not a fun job. Actually it took all afternoon to get them perfect.
Now to get my GF to help me bleed the brakes and then safety wire the CV inner flange bolts and I can FINALLY take him off the jack stands!
Now to get my GF to help me bleed the brakes and then safety wire the CV inner flange bolts and I can FINALLY take him off the jack stands!
More cleaning the workshop.
Cleaning.
Organizing old parts, parts to reuse, and new parts.
Made a "to sell" pile.
Cleaning.
Organizing old parts, parts to reuse, and new parts.
Made a "to sell" pile.
Went on a milk run.
Was an awesome spring day. Headed out to the art of milk for a coupl of 1/2 gals, then came home via Snohomish.
Was an awesome spring day. Headed out to the art of milk for a coupl of 1/2 gals, then came home via Snohomish.
Drove about 100 miles. Nothing broke. I wonder what I missed? Surely I couldn't have fixed everything?
These are the days I love this care!
These are the days I love this care!
I was driving the 'BB' to get a bite to eat last night when an unanticipated rain shower hit. It dumped quite a bit of water and I found myself hydroplaning a few times
Guess it's time for that set of new tires to go on it
Bright and sunny today, the 'BB' is nice and clean, and I drove to my Dr.'s appt. ... will probably drive it to the shop today as well
Guess it's time for that set of new tires to go on it
Bright and sunny today, the 'BB' is nice and clean, and I drove to my Dr.'s appt. ... will probably drive it to the shop today as well
April0214
pull:from '65 Corvair 110
harmonic balancer
front(back)cover
2 woodruff keys
aluminum-bronze oil pump wormgear and spacer
fuel pump eccentric
+
1 oak acorn(oil saturated)from inside front(back)case
wtf?
squirrel built?
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Thanks pal,who's yer mechanic?
pull:from '65 Corvair 110
harmonic balancer
front(back)cover
2 woodruff keys
aluminum-bronze oil pump wormgear and spacer
fuel pump eccentric
+
1 oak acorn(oil saturated)from inside front(back)case
wtf?
squirrel built?
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Thanks pal,who's yer mechanic?
I like to drive the less traveled route to work each day and was treated to this awesome sight this morning...
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Didn't touch the 914...
But I ran the air hose in the attic from the compressor on one garage, about 50 feet to the ceiling mounted new air hose coil on the other garage.
I am happy because...
1. I did not stand up prematurely and impale my scalp on roofing nails
2. I did not fall through the ceiling drywall into the garage.
3. No leaks.
However... I was missing ONE final coupling to finish the job! LOL.
At least I don't have to go back in that freaking attic!
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But I ran the air hose in the attic from the compressor on one garage, about 50 feet to the ceiling mounted new air hose coil on the other garage.
I am happy because...
1. I did not stand up prematurely and impale my scalp on roofing nails
2. I did not fall through the ceiling drywall into the garage.
3. No leaks.
However... I was missing ONE final coupling to finish the job! LOL.
At least I don't have to go back in that freaking attic!
Q
Nothing I did myself, but my buddy who is redoing my seats sent me this pic
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He says he should be done in less than two weeks
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He says he should be done in less than two weeks
Painted today!
I drove the little car for the last time.............
She drove wonderfully, and I was delivering her to my other garage area where the truck will be picking her up to take her across the United States to her new home and her new owner who is very excited for her to get there.
So for now it will be waiting to move the 356 here to it's new home.
Thank You all for the encouragement and fun.
She drove wonderfully, and I was delivering her to my other garage area where the truck will be picking her up to take her across the United States to her new home and her new owner who is very excited for her to get there.
So for now it will be waiting to move the 356 here to it's new home.
Thank You all for the encouragement and fun.
Met a long-time Porsche 911 owner ('73.5 T) who is looking to get a 914. Though he has owned the 911 for a couple decades and autocrossed and tracked it heavily over the years, he has been out of the loop for a few years due to health reasons.
Now that he is making a comeback, everyone is telling him "No, you can't autocross that car, it is too valuable!"
His solution... sell it and buy a 914 to build up the way he wants
I let him drive my 914 and he absolutely loved it - low to the ground, quick steering, mid-engine, like a go-kart. Yet another 911 owner realizing the qualities of a 914
Now that he is making a comeback, everyone is telling him "No, you can't autocross that car, it is too valuable!"
His solution... sell it and buy a 914 to build up the way he wants
I let him drive my 914 and he absolutely loved it - low to the ground, quick steering, mid-engine, like a go-kart. Yet another 911 owner realizing the qualities of a 914
Drilled hole for license light. 75s have one hole.
Used greenlee punch to make hole for oil line through engine shelf.
Organized seals and hardware and tiny bits
Used greenlee punch to make hole for oil line through engine shelf.
Organized seals and hardware and tiny bits
Drove it to my Acupuncture appointment ... I was on pins and needles the entire time 
opps double post
I painted the rims!
Took off the tape and paper to prevent over spray on the primered body and through on some front F/G Flares I had sitting in the garage for a year or two.
Took off the tape and paper to prevent over spray on the primered body and through on some front F/G Flares I had sitting in the garage for a year or two.
Bolting on some FG flares that Scotty painted for me!
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The Bushwacker look
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The Bushwacker look
Love that look!
QUOTE(bulitt @ Apr 4 2014, 11:00 AM) 
Bolting on some FG flares that Scotty painted for me!
The Bushwacker look
that's awesome same color and flares
Wheels got some attitude, and also got it in the sun for once...
Drove the 'BB' to the shop. Didn't do nothing with it, although it needs a few minor issues taken care of.
Worked on the '67 bug. Replaced the fuel lines, put oil in the crank case, installed a [working] stereo (Blaupunkt AM/FM/Cassette deck), installed the rear deck lid, replaced the right rear turn signal bulb and took it for a short drive to test everything out ... now it just needs some For Sale signs 
Worked on the '67 bug. Replaced the fuel lines, put oil in the crank case, installed a [working] stereo (Blaupunkt AM/FM/Cassette deck), installed the rear deck lid, replaced the right rear turn signal bulb and took it for a short drive to test everything out
... now it just needs some For Sale signs
I had to pick up a new mud flap for the Westy, just happened to be a short distance from Jim Hoyland's place, so stopped by Jim's to help out with his transaxle re-installation.
Eddy, Bruce and Jim were already under the car by the time I arrived.
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Eddy had to leave, so I took his place under the car
Got it all in and buttoned up, except for the muffler and the starter motor wiring, which Jim will finish up.
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Shoulda stuck around, Eddy ... Jim bought us lunch
It was a beautiful day down at the beach ...
Eddy, Bruce and Jim were already under the car by the time I arrived.
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Eddy had to leave, so I took his place under the car
Got it all in and buttoned up, except for the muffler and the starter motor wiring, which Jim will finish up.
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Shoulda stuck around, Eddy ... Jim bought us lunch
It was a beautiful day down at the beach ...
WTF double post ???
I rebuilt the carb, installed a new fuel pump and filters. And fired it up for the first time in a few years…. I will try to upload a clip later on tonight.
Took mine out for another shakedown today. Made it back to the garage so I deemed it a success. Few more things to hammer out then it will at least be good enough to get on the road!
Got the interior back in
Were you going north on PCH this afternoon? I saw a black 914 just south of Sunset Beach
I reinstalled a freshly resprayed front valance, ordered rubber for the Mahles, cleaned up a bit around the gas tank, and my buddy has one seat done.
Soon!
Soon!
I'm off Edwards n Warner in Huntington and she is High lighter green?? Euro911
I guess not, it was a black one I saw heading north towards Sunset Beach.
Finished installing the bushwackers...
Finished all the brakes
Almost cut my finger off with a cuttoff wheel...ouch
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Have several different oranges on the car so will have to shoot the car after i weld up
the side marker holes...
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Finished all the brakes
Almost cut my finger off with a cuttoff wheel...ouch
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Have several different oranges on the car so will have to shoot the car after i weld up
the side marker holes...
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I did nothing to my teeners today, but I went & looked @ this 75, which is for sale on evilbay right now.
Had a new Chevy VOLT try to gutter-snipe me this morning ...
He LOST
He LOST
screwed around for awhile...
put in engine, worked on paint, started install of remote filter and t-stat...fit up exhaust.....2 weeks to hershey!
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put in engine, worked on paint, started install of remote filter and t-stat...fit up exhaust.....2 weeks to hershey!
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QUOTE(Johny Blackstain @ Apr 8 2014, 03:48 PM)
I did nothing to my teeners today, but I went & looked @ this 75, which is for sale on evilbay right now.
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Hey, I want that bucket ! ... (not the car)
Got a newly cleaned and powder coated belly pan from Bruce Stone, as you can see a good bit of rust and yuck on the old one. The other side was full of that bad undercoatimg that I think was applied by the dealership when new. That crap was all over everything, including suspension parts and brake lines! .
Also thanks to Mark Whitesell for the seals! (914rubber)
Also thanks to Mark Whitesell for the seals! (914rubber)
QUOTE(Ferg @ Apr 7 2014, 11:01 AM)
I reinstalled a freshly resprayed front valance, ordered rubber for the Mahles, cleaned up a bit around the gas tank, and my buddy has one seat done.
Soon!
When's he going to the one on the Left?
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