Even got a big from a lovely lady in a Mercedes convertible on my way home from work ...

I removed the "winter tires/wheels" and put the American Racing alloy wheels with Dunlop "summer performance" tires back on. Lower, grippier, and fun!
195/65 vs. 205/50.

The 4 VW rims w slightly used Kuhmo tires will soon be posted in the Classifieds for sale. Cheap.
Click to view attachment

Rebuilt these 914-6 struts for the 5 bolt conversion on my black 73.

I got the teener to run again. Fuel pump wasn't getting any power I couldn't figure it out so I just ran a new line to the pump.

I drove mine today! 2 years in the making. Still have some odds and ends to tie up, such as the tac, speedo and fuel gauge not working....but its on the road and running finally!

This arrived at my home a few days ago....hope to get it installed this weekend...want to thank Racer Chris !! its truly a work of art !!

I got the rotors and bearing installed. I need to run the new brake lines. (Before and after)
Click to view attachment

good job. that first pic looks like something from the Titanic.

Drove it to work this morning! On the way home, I'm dropping it at the shop for 1,000 mile checkup since the 2056 build. Oil change, valve adjust, plus new tires, and brake MC check/reset warning light.

Installed new sail trim, balanced carbs and first shake down run around the block.
Click to view attachment

Added a sway bar also?

What adhesive did you use. I am getting ready to redo mine with the 914 Rubber German material. The adhesive I used before did not hold that well.

I got a qt. from my local upholstery shop, unfortunately, there's not a label on the can. If you don't have any luck let me know and I'll ask him for the brand name.

Spent most of the day trying to install my Tangerine exhaust, not going very well and am having some serious clearence issues...hope to get it done tomorrow.

Here's what I use and is designed for vinyl tops and headliners. Not cheap at $23 a can but six years later the sail vinyl and headliner on my old 72 is still holding. if you buy some make sure the can has stage 2 on it as there is another can the same color but not rated for heat and exterior.

Covered the passengers side door panel, fiberglass panel from 914Rubber!Click to view attachment

Pulled the speedometer from my '72 and I'm going to let Palo Alto Speedometer replace the little plastic gear on the odometer. I looked at all the various posts from the DIY'ers and it does sound attractive to just pay $25 for the gear and maybe a few more for the bulbs. Everybody has written it up very well, it seems step by step easy enough. But I just don't have the time to do it myself. We will see how backed up they are on Monday. If it is too long a wait, I may just find the time. Mine is a daily driver, so the speedo is better than guessing the speed...."hmmm, 3000rpm in 5th, so I'm about 70-72mph. Stay under 3400!"

I got hood shocks from Camp914 and installed fronts on my '70 -6 conversion project.


I found that the shocks are pretty stout and the attachment at the spring anchor was bending in from the pressure. So....take apart....find some 5/8" scrap strap metal...overcome OCD impulse against using English measurements....drill holes for 10mm shaft on one end and 6mm one the other to line up with tangs on the spring anchor....grind and file....prime and paint....install with moderate effort and minimal foul language. Now the hood works and the spring anchors seem to hold. It will get a catch installed today too and hood emblem reinstalled....Holes drilled a little high by DAPO so what can I do...aaaaaannnddd....DONE! Engine goes in next.

Click to view attachment
Click to view attachment

Finally got around to installing the brake light strobe module (LSC-100A) for my high-mounted center brake light. Works. Then drove it.

If interested, here's a link to the module:

http://www.superbrightleds.com/moreinfo/ca...obe-module/195/

The specs say it is only rated for 15W. Sounds low for two brake light bulbs.

If it was done like mine, it was used only for the center mounted LED light not the bulbs in the tail lights.

I prepped the 914 this weekend for driving it on a more regular basis since the wife wrecked the jag we have not replaced yet, and last friday i sold my Boxster, i will be driving the 914 2 -3 days a week until the other car is replaced, kind of looking forward to that- one last thing left to do, re-bleed the brakes and get that pedal more firm-no leaks just have not been able to get all the air out of the lines since replacing all the lines hoses and calipers this past spring

I struggled with that for a long time. Might have just be luck but a couple of times of bleeding both the top and bottom bleeder screws on the rear got the last of the air out of mine.

raced it!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j6ZxsHeiGtE

Had a nephew in for a family visit and he wanted a ride, was warming it up to go and the Seattle rain began to fall. So with no 'Rain Shields' I pulled it back in the garage. That nephew of mine just saved my car's life! I found a sheen of gas on that new rain.

Rain leak detected a gas leak. While it rained, I searched for the leak and found that only when running fuel to the carbs did gas pressure cause a leak at the distribution line to the carbs. DOH! Fire averted...

I believe I fixed the leak, so much moisture and gas odor so strong I couldn't be sure. So... While it rained, I installed the K&N Rain Shields so I can drive if ever caught by a sudden Seattle rain.

I ended up missing entry in the lone car show I enter every year. Oh well...at least I didn't catch my car on fire and lose it forever.

Yes, center-mounted light only; it's a LED unit from Volvo V-70 or something.

A friend of mine is a graphics designer and made me some cool magnets. I have about 10 of the Porsche logo magnets that I will be selling.

Pretty cool! How much?

I'm thinking $25 for a pair shipped.

New shoes for the LE

Click to view attachment

Made a couple jam nuts for the gas pedal stop. Don't want that screw
turning unexpectedly

Click to view attachment

What size did you go with?

205/50

3-D printer?

Expect a Cease and Desist letter from Porsche to show up soon. They don't like it when you use their Trademark without permission.

backflushed a handful of injectors; it really works and debris did flow out. built this rig after seeing some else on the board post a pic of his set up.

Disassembled my center console and reassembled it with next size larger screws.
Its finally fully intact.
Then I put disconnects in the wiring so it can be serviced without tearing it up.

Pretty cool idea

I'd better order some before the lock, then

I think an official cease and desist letter from Porsche would be a badge of honor worthy of framing. PM me if you want a set, a few people already have.

Moved her to her new home.

yesterday I installed the LED lights I got from spoke.

Click to view attachment

And installed another rubber window seal from 914 rubber.

Click to view attachment

then I and watched the fireworks.

Going to be working on the targa top next.

I turned this.....

Click to view attachment

Into this.....

Click to view attachment

Maybe turn the key in a couple of weeks?

installed a Tangerine firewall shift rod bearing upgrade....hey, I can find the gears now
!Click to view attachment

Did you intentionally leave the cover off? That is going to be my next upgrade!

Where to?

Got pix?

We miss you out here on the West coast ...

no..rubber just pulled back for the picture