Have to give a big shout out to Ken and Steve and their wives for stopping by today.
It is nice to put faces and names together.
Thanks guys
Full Version: what did you do to your 914 today
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Summer is winding down in the Willamette Valley. Our rain (and we love it) is due to make a brief appearance this coming week and so I took my car out for a long drive on the back roads today. The parked car photo is taken just outside of the south side of Amity, Oregon. The road shot is Hwy 153, between Portland and Salem for those of you who do not know the area. I also found a nicely named road just north of McMinnville; Northwest Poverty Bend Road connects Hwy 47 and Westside Road. It's a little two lane ditty that is a short but fun drive.
Went to a fellow 914world member to pay his 71 914 1.7 megasquirt set up with bunch of parts included on the sale.
Pictures is my drive heading home around 8pm at 605 freeway which my passenger are a box of 911 bilstein strut with hub and a nice front chrome bumper with perfect bumper top. Going to pick up the car this week with more parts.
Thank you Lord!
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Pictures is my drive heading home around 8pm at 605 freeway which my passenger are a box of 911 bilstein strut with hub and a nice front chrome bumper with perfect bumper top. Going to pick up the car this week with more parts.
Thank you Lord!
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This morning heading to church, just within a quarter mile distance saw 3 different Porsche from 3 different decade model.
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QUOTE(Joe Sharp @ Sep 22 2014, 01:32 PM) 
Installed the new targa top.
Joe,
How did you refinish the top of the. . .top
? Mine needs help before I can show it in public again.
Hey Bryan, no the top came from Linda painted along with the rear valance done . Now that I know how to spell it Ican find a place to get the front one done.
Thanks Joe. My last attempt to refinish the targa top didn't hold up very well. I will take it to someone who can prep and spray better than I can for the next round. The Line-x looks pretty good.
Tow truck dropped a newly acquired 71 1.7 megasquirt with a lot of parts included on the deal. I'm blessed!
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Got my windshield out in one piece and without bending the trim!
I also separated the exhaust and trans from the 1.8.
I also separated the exhaust and trans from the 1.8.
Ordered the parts for my back brakes today....... hope they get here by the weekend.
Got an email that my new cocomats have been shipped.
Also, I considered changing the headlight bulb today (one of the high beams is out), but then didn't get around to it.
{Hmmm... not sure that really qualifies as DOING something.}
Also, I considered changing the headlight bulb today (one of the high beams is out), but then didn't get around to it.
{Hmmm... not sure that really qualifies as DOING something.}
QUOTE(Cuda911 @ Sep 23 2014, 06:46 PM)
Got an email that my new cocomats have been shipped.
Also, I considered changing the headlight bulb today (one of the high beams is out), but then didn't get around to it.
{Hmmm... not sure that really qualifies as DOING something.}
Well at least we know your thinking about it.
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QUOTE(Cuda911 @ Sep 23 2014, 06:46 PM)
Got an email that my new cocomats have been shipped.
Also, I considered changing the headlight bulb today (one of the high beams is out), but then didn't get around to it.
{Hmmm... not sure that really qualifies as DOING something.}
Well at least we know your thinking about it.Also, I considered changing the headlight bulb today (one of the high beams is out), but then didn't get around to it.
{Hmmm... not sure that really qualifies as DOING something.}
Glad to see you posting pix again Joe. My Lumix camera died last month and shortly after, Dianne's camera took a poop too. Bought her a new one and liked it so much, bought one for myself
I went to start the Vanagon ('Eileen') yesterday, but she didn't want to run, just sputtered and died
Hoping she's just low on gas (gauge doesn't work) 
... she just passed smog a month ago and was running fine. I guess I'd better stick a battery in the 'BB and see how she runs after sitting for months 
I took a picture of my car.
Does that count?
Does that count?
QUOTE(balljoint @ Sep 24 2014, 04:06 AM)
I took a picture of my car.
Does that count?
Does that count?
Not unless you post the picture
Towed it last Monday evening, cleaned it Tuesday morning, check all lines, installed battery , put less than 2 gallons gas and broom when I started it. 71 1.7 megasquirt.
Thank God for another blessings!
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Thank God for another blessings!
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Another great Multi tool use! Picked up my wheels from the machine shop (turned 00s into 01s). It didn't take long to discover sanding and cleaning wasn't going to be as easy as I thought. Old paint and brake dust are hard to get off!
Slapped a scratch pad onto the Multi tool and Wallaahh! Clean wheels!
Now to get then finished an on the car...
Slapped a scratch pad onto the Multi tool and Wallaahh! Clean wheels!
Now to get then finished an on the car...
Got me some new tires so I can safely drive to OkteenerFest tomorrow.... I am a cheapo, so nothing fancy. Ended up with 50K mile Falken's.
the PO put 195/60 on 14 years ago. I think that must have been the day before the valve seat dropped and he parked it. Hated to pull "full tread" tires, but they were OLD.
I got lucky too.
They only had 3 of the tires I wanted, so I got an upgrade at the same price. $281 for 4 185/60, so I had him find me a spare from there "take-off" pile. I liked the width of the 195 but decided to go with 185. Price and availability won out on size.
the PO put 195/60 on 14 years ago. I think that must have been the day before the valve seat dropped and he parked it. Hated to pull "full tread" tires, but they were OLD.
I got lucky too.
They only had 3 of the tires I wanted, so I got an upgrade at the same price. $281 for 4 185/60, so I had him find me a spare from there "take-off" pile. I liked the width of the 195 but decided to go with 185. Price and availability won out on size.
Picked up a few gallons of gas for my newly acquired 71 1.7 MS at ARCO gas station across our street and saw this. Clean and beautiful!!!
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Picked up a few gallons of gas for my newly acquired 71 1.7 MS at ARCO gas station across our street and saw this. Clean and beautiful!!!
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I poured a couple gallons of petrol in the Westy's tank and after a few cranks, she started up and ran fine. Guess I'd better put some effort into fixing the sender or gauge
I shined my bumper! Yay I did something!!
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Order new bushings for the shift knuckle. With an extra set for a friend.
QUOTE(mrbubblehead @ Dec 17 2011, 09:07 PM)
i just wanted to start a thread to see what you guys do day to day on your cars.
i'll start,
about a month ago, i pulled my engine and trans to put in a new clutch. had the flywheel lightened and resurfaced. but what i didnt know is that i had to shim the little ball that the clutch arm rides on, after a resurfacing. so guess what i did today?
yup, pulled the trans and put an extra washer under the ball. you have to goop up both washers to get it to seal because the threaded hole goes all the way thru to the inside of the trans. i also replaced the plastic cup that the ball rides in. the throwout bearing and its little plastic blocks were fine so i buttoned every thing back up. 5 hours total. i think this has been the cheapest repair yet on my car. $2.75 for the little plastic cup.
what did you do to your 914 today?
Bought my 914 a month ago. Changed the alternator today - 7 hours. I'm used to front engine vehicles. All I can say is WOW! I hope other things are easier.
Changed the filter & oil to Mobile 1 (relax, it's not a type4) and finished dying my carpet.
Passed by the 'BB' several times today. Still working with topsoil for the front yard and flower bed (honey-doo).
Decided to take the camera with on the way to Lowes (for more 'dirt'), because I've been meaning to get a shot of this:
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Decided to take the camera with on the way to Lowes (for more 'dirt'), because I've been meaning to get a shot of this:
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Drove my teener over the twisty roads to Cleveland, Georgia and had lunch with my mother and my ex-wife, Nancy. Even though Nancy and I have been divorced 34 years, we still remain friends. Seven years ago when her son, John, lost his battle with brain cancer, we lean on each other for support. She and her other son, Steve, came to my daughter's wedding. Life is too short to harbor ill feelings to anyone.
Nancy and I bought the car together in 1973 and she had not seen it in over 34 years. She was amazed how good it look. We drove it from Atlanta to the west coast in 1975. It vapor locked in Arizona with temps above 110! Turned heater on to avoid more vapor locking!
Nancy and I bought the car together in 1973 and she had not seen it in over 34 years. She was amazed how good it look. We drove it from Atlanta to the west coast in 1975. It vapor locked in Arizona with temps above 110! Turned heater on to avoid more vapor locking!
That is the best attitude to have with everything.
Took bumpers,trim,door handles,everything to get ready for paint 
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Towed it last Monday evening, cleaned it Tuesday morning, check all lines, installed battery , put less than 2 gallons gas and broom when I started it. 71 1.7 megasquirt.
hey Sir that is great.
Towed it last Monday evening, cleaned it Tuesday morning, check all lines, installed battery , put less than 2 gallons gas and broom when I started it. 71 1.7 megasquirt.
hey Sir that is great.
I now am part of the Torsion trunk spring club. Mounted the springs and trunk. I would show pictures but. You would laugh. 
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I now am part of the Torsion trunk spring club. Mounted the springs and trunk. I would show pictures but. You would laugh.
Please do ... some of us could use a laugh 'Something' kept draining the 'BB's battery and I had a sneaky suspicion to what it was. I traced it down to the HAM radio I installed several months ago. Apparently it draws a constant 1 Amp of current even though the radio is OFF
... Sitting for a couple of days takes a lot out of the battery.I bought a 20 Amp toggle switch this morning - need to install it under the dash along with a bright LED so I remember to switch it off
ok here are some photos although not as fast as the one above
Trunk hinges were replaced 10 years ago and I'm just now getting around to the resetting of the torsion springs. Dave I'm sure I will be ordering a set of rollers in the VERY near future. 8-)Click to view attachment Click to view attachment
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Worked on removing some little bits....
I finally finished the front trunk!!
1. Moved 3.2 fuel pump back to stock 75 location
2. Added 911 3.2 charcoal canister and related components to PMS Fuel Cell. The 3.2 charcoal canister is located in right rear GT Fender. Hopefully this will get rid of the fuel smell.
3. Added Stereo Amplifier.
4. Replaced steering coupler. It didn't look too bad, but I don't trust any rubber on the car that is original. The steering does feels a little tighter.
5. Fixed front trunk latch. It opens night and day better. I reran the cable and used silicon lube. It used to be harder than hell to pull the release under the dash.
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1. Moved 3.2 fuel pump back to stock 75 location
2. Added 911 3.2 charcoal canister and related components to PMS Fuel Cell. The 3.2 charcoal canister is located in right rear GT Fender. Hopefully this will get rid of the fuel smell.
3. Added Stereo Amplifier.
4. Replaced steering coupler. It didn't look too bad, but I don't trust any rubber on the car that is original. The steering does feels a little tighter.
5. Fixed front trunk latch. It opens night and day better. I reran the cable and used silicon lube. It used to be harder than hell to pull the release under the dash.
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Washed my roller that has been sitting outside covered. Made room for it in my garage for winter. Still deciding what exactly I am going to do with it
a rarity for me, some time to myself on the weekend, went for a test drive with my new cup holder, drove near the bluffs
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Spin a bearing on the 914-6 race car a couple weeks ago at Road America. Got around to pulling the engine tonight.
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QUOTE(Chris H. @ Sep 27 2014, 10:20 AM)
If anybody's interested, I have three (3) rare period-correct 23-channel Blaupunkt CB radios. I only need to keep one, so two are available. I'll post some pix when I get a chance to go by the shop again.This is what they look like (this one's not mine)
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Met the family in Northern PA for our annual camping trip. Beautiful weather for a road trip with the top off. Car ran great!
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I replaced a rubber targa top holder in the trunk, hooked up the heater blower, and took off the front latches from the top to remove some rust, paint, and adjust so they'll stop coming unlatched.
After driving the garage queen 800 miles to & from Okteenerfest, she broke down right in front of her own garage door
Was talking w/ "Dr. Phil" this morning & he suggested it was the fuel pump relay. Was not sure which one it was, so I went to my Pop's vintage collection of spare VW/Porsche relays, a bucket full, & looked for the one he had the most spares of. Found the old man had four, 2 still new in the box. Had the battery disconnected anyway, pulled the cover off & pulled out the old relay & popped in the new one. Reconnected the battery & started right up like she was still warm
Was talking w/ "Dr. Phil" this morning & he suggested it was the fuel pump relay. Was not sure which one it was, so I went to my Pop's vintage collection of spare VW/Porsche relays, a bucket full, & looked for the one he had the most spares of. Found the old man had four, 2 still new in the box. Had the battery disconnected anyway, pulled the cover off & pulled out the old relay & popped in the new one. Reconnected the battery & started right up like she was still warm
Got my 2.7 rebuild going today, took all my parts to Ron at IPB Autosport, he's helping me with my rebuild. He's going to check everything out then ship it off to his machinist.
This will be my first Porsche 6 rebuild so I'm happy to have all of Rons years of experience helping me out ......for a small fee of course
Can't wait to get this motor rebuilt and back in the car, hopefully I won't need to pull it again for years..
This will be my first Porsche 6 rebuild so I'm happy to have all of Rons years of experience helping me out ......for a small fee of course
Can't wait to get this motor rebuilt and back in the car, hopefully I won't need to pull it again for years..
My new cocomats showed up today!:
Had some time on Sunday, so I ran out to the shop. Decided I wanted the fresh air blower to work the way it's supposed to. And the lights too.
Much easier when I already have the gas tank out.
First came the blower.
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Super In Law will tear down the fan motor itself. He'll get both bearings lubed for the next 50 years.
Oh yeah. The project started because it wouldn't run on high speed. At the motor end. Fan always has 12 volts key on. Each switch sends a ground signal to a different motor setting. The high speed setting was sending nothing. So I sprayed the switch contacts with De-Oxit and it started working. But I didn't think it was going to be a 50 year fix.
So we'll take out the controls and give them a once over.
Much easier when I already have the gas tank out.
First came the blower.
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Super In Law will tear down the fan motor itself. He'll get both bearings lubed for the next 50 years.
Oh yeah. The project started because it wouldn't run on high speed. At the motor end. Fan always has 12 volts key on. Each switch sends a ground signal to a different motor setting. The high speed setting was sending nothing. So I sprayed the switch contacts with De-Oxit and it started working. But I didn't think it was going to be a 50 year fix.
So we'll take out the controls and give them a once over.
I received a pair of rear calipers from PMB. Thanks Eric!
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They're looking beautiful! So I just put them on the dining table and
with them.
kkid
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They're looking beautiful! So I just put them on the dining table and
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Now to the controls ...............
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Decided to give the switch lever a run thru the bead blaster to remove the rust and bring the copper contacts back to life.
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Without the correct rivets, tearing it down any further is out of the question. I guess we'll go with primer and some gold rustoleum.
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Decided to give the switch lever a run thru the bead blaster to remove the rust and bring the copper contacts back to life.
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Without the correct rivets, tearing it down any further is out of the question. I guess we'll go with primer and some gold rustoleum.
QUOTE(cary @ Sep 30 2014, 12:03 AM)
Had some time on Sunday, so I ran out to the shop. Decided I wanted the fresh air blower to work the way it's supposed to. And the lights too.
Much easier when I already have the gas tank out.
Ugh, I need to do this too. Fresh air blower has never worked, although I got it to smoke the other day when I cleaned out the contacts on the controls real well. Debating whether I pull the fuel tank and go for it, as the car is on jackstands anyway right now. You may have inspired (or shamed) me. I don't think I have the stomach for dealing with the controls just yet though...
Nice work!
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