My neighbor texted me last night to join in on Super Drive out of Pacifica. There were about 70 vintage cars and the drive was down Hwy 1 into Skyline then down to Boulder Creek for lunch via Hwy 9 and 236 thru Big Basin. I got to follow "at the speed limit" a Renault A110 alpine from Skyline to Boulder Creek. That is my new favorite car next to the 914. It was light, fast, and sounded great. I will attend this drive again. What a great bunch of hooligans.
This is my car and my neighbor's original 6.
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Nice conversion 6 in Pacifica. Loved the outlaw wheels.
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Nolan, my co pilot, always up for a drive.
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PaulK,
Those mats look great!
My project for the day: put new tires on.
Those mats look great!
My project for the day: put new tires on.
QUOTE(Cuda911 @ Feb 1 2015, 09:22 PM) 
PaulK,
Those mats look great!
My project for the day: put new tires on.
Thanks, let us know what you think of the Nanking's after you've been on them awhile, your car is looking good!
a few winter projects being performed by Auto Assets in Powell OH. Replacing shocks, bearings and tie rod ends. PMB-restored rear calipers. The last of the oil hoses to AN. And the shifter couplings. A few pics:Click to view attachment Click to view attachment
Finally getting all the pieces together for the five bolt conversion on my black 73. 16
X6 polished Fuchs, rebuilt 914-6 front struts and five lug rear hubs. Haven't decided
what tire size to use. I have this same setup on my red 74 using 225-50-16 tires
but the fronts rub a little on the inside if the wheel is turn all the way.
X6 polished Fuchs, rebuilt 914-6 front struts and five lug rear hubs. Haven't decided
what tire size to use. I have this same setup on my red 74 using 225-50-16 tires
but the fronts rub a little on the inside if the wheel is turn all the way.
This borders on embarrassment and I should just say I changed tires and be done with it, but no. On the return trip home after the last GnR I felt I had thrown a tire weight. More recently, Kugel began to ride like a Stage Coach and felt as if it were moving up n down! 
I began to envision my engine cradle flexing and to imagine the best course to reinforce the cradle. After all, I had "tracked" the tires rotation and all seemed to be within 1/8" of being true and had been balanced "to be sure".
I found a post here that stated where the date code is located. Hmmm, it appears that mine were made 5th week of 1998. Shouldn't tires last longer than that?
I switched tires/wheels between Whitey and Kugel and OMG what a fuching difference! I don't believe that these 165/80/15's will like the six very much but I'm enjoying the smooooooooth hi way cruise and the lower rpm's 
not to mention the handling and how nice Fuchs look on a black car!
In retrospect, I believe some of those "rides" that I gave at GnR were the nails in the old tires coffin. Now, I'm glad that I never got over 105mph. I knew they were old but not that old.
If your wondering where the date code is.........if made since 2000, the date code is last 4 digits of an 8 to 12 letter stamp following the DOT stamp. 079822120409 = 4th week of 2009. If made in the 90's the last "3 digits" are the date code and will have a small triangle stamped in the start of the series. 88347498 = 4th week of 1998. Or something like that.
I began to envision my engine cradle flexing and to imagine the best course to reinforce the cradle. After all, I had "tracked" the tires rotation and all seemed to be within 1/8" of being true and had been balanced "to be sure". I found a post here that stated where the date code is located. Hmmm, it appears that mine were made 5th week of 1998. Shouldn't tires last longer than that?
I switched tires/wheels between Whitey and Kugel and OMG what a fuching difference! I don't believe that these 165/80/15's will like the six very much but I'm enjoying the smooooooooth hi way cruise and the lower rpm's not to mention the handling and how nice Fuchs look on a black car!In retrospect, I believe some of those "rides" that I gave at GnR were the nails in the old tires coffin. Now, I'm glad that I never got over 105mph. I knew they were old but not that old.
If your wondering where the date code is.........if made since 2000, the date code is last 4 digits of an 8 to 12 letter stamp following the DOT stamp. 079822120409 = 4th week of 2009. If made in the 90's the last "3 digits" are the date code and will have a small triangle stamped in the start of the series. 88347498 = 4th week of 1998. Or something like that.
I sold mine. I am now depressed and drinking!
QUOTE(76-914 @ Feb 3 2015, 10:28 AM)
This borders on embarrassment and I should just say I changed tires and be done with it, but no. On the return trip home after the last GnR I felt I had thrown a tire weight. More recently, Kugel began to ride like a Stage Coach and felt as if it were moving up n down!
I began to envision my engine cradle flexing and to imagine the best course to reinforce the cradle. After all, I had "tracked" the tires rotation and all seemed to be within 1/8" of being true and had been balanced "to be sure". I found a post here that stated where the date code is located. Hmmm, it appears that mine were made 5th week of 1998. Shouldn't tires last longer than that?
I switched tires/wheels between Whitey and Kugel and OMG what a fuching difference! I don't believe that these 165/80/15's will like the six very much but I'm enjoying the smooooooooth hi way cruise and the lower rpm's not to mention the handling and how nice Fuchs look on a black car!In retrospect, I believe some of those "rides" that I gave at GnR were the nails in the old tires coffin. Now, I'm glad that I never got over 105mph. I knew they were old but not that old.
If your wondering where the date code is.........if made since 2000, the date code is last 4 digits of an 8 to 12 letter stamp following the DOT stamp. 079822120409 = 4th week of 2009. If made in the 90's the last "3 digits" are the date code and will have a small triangle stamped in the start of the series. 88347498 = 4th week of 1998. Or something like that.
Those tires were long gone... Any tire over five years is suspect. Hagerty had a piece on what was damaging to stored cars.... Mice eating wires and old tires being dangerous in spite of their good looks are two major issues.
Adding how to check the age of a tire is very helpful. Your posting could save a life....
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QUOTE(abes914 @ Jan 2 2015, 10:40 AM)
finally replaced this (1975 - 1.8) ... to this (pre 75 - 2.0)
...
Happy new year to all
Hey Abe, it looks like you have a 1.7/1.8L muffler hanger there. You'll need one like the middle one in this pic (pic from Jeff Bowlsby's site)...
Happy new year to all
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Hey Euro. I guess I have a 1.7/1.8 set up. The ad from CL said 2.0. Oh well. They are still better than the 1.8 1975 set up.
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While i was there, i also replaced by transmission's ground
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Of course something came up once all is bolted up--my battery gave up. I decided to invest on optima battery.
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I also deleted my side markers which was inspired by Ethan's car.
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QUOTE(76-914 @ Feb 3 2015, 10:28 AM)
This borders on embarrassment and I should just say I changed tires and be done with it, but no. On the return trip home after the last GnR I felt I had thrown a tire weight. More recently, Kugel began to ride like a Stage Coach and felt as if it were moving up n down! I began to envision my engine cradle flexing and to imagine the best course to reinforce the cradle. After all, I had "tracked" the tires rotation and all seemed to be within 1/8" of being true and had been balanced "to be sure".
I found a post here that stated where the date code is located. Hmmm, it appears that mine were made 5th week of 1998. Shouldn't tires last longer than that? I switched tires/wheels between Whitey and Kugel and OMG what a fuching difference! I don't believe that these 165/80/15's will like the six very much but I'm enjoying the smooooooooth hi way cruise and the lower rpm's not to mention the handling and how nice Fuchs look on a black car!
In retrospect, I believe some of those "rides" that I gave at GnR were the nails in the old tires coffin. Now, I'm glad that I never got over 105mph. I knew they were old but not that old.
If your wondering where the date code is.........if made since 2000, the date code is last 4 digits of an 8 to 12 letter stamp following the DOT stamp. 079822120409 = 4th week of 2009. If made in the 90's the last "3 digits" are the date code and will have a small triangle stamped in the start of the series. 88347498 = 4th week of 1998. Or something like that.
I began to envision my engine cradle flexing and to imagine the best course to reinforce the cradle. After all, I had "tracked" the tires rotation and all seemed to be within 1/8" of being true and had been balanced "to be sure". I found a post here that stated where the date code is located. Hmmm, it appears that mine were made 5th week of 1998. Shouldn't tires last longer than that?
I switched tires/wheels between Whitey and Kugel and OMG what a fuching difference! I don't believe that these 165/80/15's will like the six very much but I'm enjoying the smooooooooth hi way cruise and the lower rpm's not to mention the handling and how nice Fuchs look on a black car!In retrospect, I believe some of those "rides" that I gave at GnR were the nails in the old tires coffin. Now, I'm glad that I never got over 105mph. I knew they were old but not that old.
If your wondering where the date code is.........if made since 2000, the date code is last 4 digits of an 8 to 12 letter stamp following the DOT stamp. 079822120409 = 4th week of 2009. If made in the 90's the last "3 digits" are the date code and will have a small triangle stamped in the start of the series. 88347498 = 4th week of 1998. Or something like that.
Yup ...
BTDT
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If you have cracks developing in the sidewalls, also check between the treads ... and chuck 'em, FAST
QUOTE(Beeliner @ Feb 3 2015, 04:22 PM)
Those tires were long gone... Any tire over five years is suspect. Hagerty had a piece on what was damaging to stored cars.... Mice eating wires and old tires being dangerous in spite of their good looks are two major issues.
Adding how to check the age of a tire is very helpful. Your posting could save a life....
Indeed. The tires on my car looked nearly perfect, but when I checked the date code, they were from 1996.
QUOTE(erussell @ Feb 3 2015, 10:59 AM)
I sold mine. I am now depressed and drinking!
Welcome to your First Post
Here's hoping that you find another teener !
Received a nice set this morning from Bill1963. Now my 75 will have a 911 Fuchs soon.
And was able to do some metal cutting to cover a cut out below my 71 battery tray and ready to install new rear suspension console.
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And was able to do some metal cutting to cover a cut out below my 71 battery tray and ready to install new rear suspension console.
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Pulled down my first trailing arm and removed the hub and bearing.
The clean hub is the Boxster 5 that I will try ?
The clean hub is the Boxster 5 that I will try ?
Ordered from Sierra Madre a rear bumper rubber for my '71 - almost $100 off regular price. Sweet deal.
got the engine back together, cant wait to put it in first thing tomorrow morning!
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QUOTE(Larmo63 @ Feb 1 2015, 08:50 PM)
I used brake cleaner too, the crap just poured out of them. It is amazing how light of a touch the stock handles/mechanisms have when cleaned and properly lubricated. Night and day.
Now do the latches and pulls on the front hood and engine cover. Big difference as well.
Drove her for the first time in forever, she was tucked away for the winter but the Jetta decided to get the hickups so the 914 is back in service.
QUOTE(914GTSTI @ Feb 4 2015, 05:18 PM)
Pulled down my first trailing arm and removed the hub and bearing.
The clean hub is the Boxster 5 that I will try ?
Let us know if the hub works or if you have to modify for fit. Very interested!
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QUOTE(914GTSTI @ Feb 4 2015, 05:18 PM)
The clean hub is the Boxster 5 that I will try ?
Let us know if the hub works or if you have to modify for fit. Very interested!
For today I, cleaned up a 914-4 brake rotor and bolted (one hole) to the Boxster hub. It almost self centers. I then tightened up the wheel lug. Used a transfer punch to mark the 5 bolt pattern. Will drill them after getting a bit for a stud mount ? I want to do a mock up so I'm using what I have. Anybody try using allen bolts for wheel studs ? In dirt racing it is a cheep way to go . With some luck the stub's will be here in a day or two ?
The trailing arm is in the bead-blaster for cleaning. Then some welding. Any body on the board sell the metal kits for the chassis and trailing arm's ?
Randy
The trailing arm is in the bead-blaster for cleaning. Then some welding. Any body on the board sell the metal kits for the chassis and trailing arm's ?
Randy
QUOTE(mikolmikol @ Feb 4 2015, 10:13 PM)
got the engine back together, cant wait to put it in first thing tomorrow morning!
Hey Pomona! I'm in Pomona...very cool.
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QUOTE(mikolmikol @ Feb 4 2015, 10:13 PM)
got the engine back together, cant wait to put it in first thing tomorrow morning!
Hey Pomona! I'm in Pomona...very cool.
Mad dog in the Members Venders forum makes all the chassis stiffening kits. His products are nicely made and reasonably priced!
Thanks,I will look him up.
Another Member Vendor that sells some stiffening products is Chris Foley at Tangerine Racing.
Bought this LED to use as a shop lamp. Tired of the reel cord cfl and regular incandescant filiments breaking. Lowes sells one for 20$ which is 700lumens.
This one lights the entire garage up 30$
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This one lights the entire garage up 30$
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Took, delivery of two leather wheels this week and bought a GT roof marker lamp one of the wheels the seller described as a 73RS wheel, the guy used to work at Autofarm (renound early 911 and RS specialist in the UK). Part number and date codes would seem to check out?? and it was sensible money even if it turns out not to be an RS wheel
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QUOTE(76-914 @ Feb 6 2015, 02:32 PM)
Another Member Vendor that sells some stiffening products is Chris Foley at Tangerine Racing.
I get my stiffening products from CVS Drugs 
QUOTE(ndfrigi @ Feb 3 2015, 03:39 PM)
Just found out that the young guy in the VW died today, He was a friend of my tire guy.
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QUOTE(ndfrigi @ Feb 3 2015, 03:39 PM)
Just found out that the young guy in the VW died today, He was a friend of my tire guy.
Sorry to hear that.
40 years ago this month, my dad almost died in a VW Microbus accident going about 20-25 mph. A lifted TravelAll (International Suburban-type) ran a stop sign, and the Microbus bumper slid under the TravelAll as it T-boned it. Tinfoil and the steering wheel ripped into my dad's stomach, causing massive internal bleeding. I vowed never to drive a VW again, yet here I am driving a 914 with only double or triple the amount of tinfoil (and a rubber spare tire, some wiper fluid, and 15 gallons of gasoline) between me and the 2-3 tons of steel the other driver has. I really do know better.
QUOTE(oldschool @ Feb 6 2015, 08:27 PM)
Just found out that the young guy in the VW died today, He was a friend of my tire guy.
That sucks It looks like a bad hit, but doesn't look like it would have been fatal. Wonder if it snapped his neck?
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QUOTE(oldschool @ Feb 6 2015, 08:27 PM)
Just found out that the young guy in the VW died today, He was a friend of my tire guy.
That sucks It looks like a bad hit, but doesn't look like it would have been fatal. Wonder if it snapped his neck?
Yes Mark it did,the motor is now in the back seat and the front seat also.
finally got to work on my 914. she's a runner!!!!
ziggys gear box and a motor I built 4 years ago. the cam was new but unmarked. the bet was that i could not just eyeball it and come up with a good combo.
well, i win. shes a little ripper. pulls strong, good low end for in town cruising of starting off on a hill.
ziggys gear box and a motor I built 4 years ago. the cam was new but unmarked. the bet was that i could not just eyeball it and come up with a good combo.
well, i win. shes a little ripper. pulls strong, good low end for in town cruising of starting off on a hill.
QUOTE(sean_v8_914 @ Feb 7 2015, 02:25 PM)
finally got to work on my 914. she's a runner!!!!
ziggys gear box and a motor I built 4 years ago. the cam was new but unmarked. the bet was that i could not just eyeball it and come up with a good combo.
well, i win. shes a little ripper. pulls strong, good low end for in town cruising of starting off on a hill.
Is that a Saratoga top?
Also, what wheels and size are those?
QUOTE(sean_v8_914 @ Feb 7 2015, 11:25 AM)
finally got to work on my 914. she's a runner!!!!
ziggys gear box and a motor I built 4 years ago. the cam was new but unmarked. the bet was that i could not just eyeball it and come up with a good combo.
well, i win. shes a little ripper. pulls strong, good low end for in town cruising of starting off on a hill.
That is a good looking car and motor!
Took NARP logo off the back on mine....
Went and helped(?) a fellow 914world member with some electrical issues with his car for a few hours this morning....I think the old aftermarket alarm system and it's wiring is causing some problems, I had to get home and he needed to buy some more parts.
Went and helped(?) a fellow 914world member with some electrical issues with his car for a few hours this morning....I think the old aftermarket alarm system and it's wiring is causing some problems, I had to get home and he needed to buy some more parts.
QUOTE(sean_v8_914 @ Feb 7 2015, 11:25 AM)
finally got to work on my 914. she's a runner!!!!
ziggys gear box and a motor I built 4 years ago. the cam was new but unmarked. the bet was that i could not just eyeball it and come up with a good combo.
well, i win. shes a little ripper. pulls strong, good low end for in town cruising of starting off on a hill.
Yes that is a nice car with rubber bumper, meaning I don't need to back date my bumper. But I know mine only nice for 20 footer.
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I wish it would stop raining....mail man showed up today bring stuff for the 914 that I am not supposed to be working on and keeping "stock"
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16 F two days ago. 60 F today. Oh hell yea I went for a drive!
I fixed the wobble on my drivers seat. Installed new rubber pedal covers. And drove it
4.5 hr's for 180 miles of mountain driving. 
Got that out of my system.
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I wish it would stop raining....mail man showed up today bring stuff for the 914 that I am not supposed to be working on and keeping "stock"
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Grass Hopper coming soon?
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QUOTE(Mueller @ Feb 7 2015, 04:26 PM)
I wish it would stop raining....mail man showed up today bring stuff for the 914 that I am not supposed to be working on and keeping "stock"
Grass Hopper coming soon?
I am undecided how far I want to go with the green motif, not too sure if the Phonedials would be too much with this color, it is a little bright!
I guess I need to learn how to use GIMP better and do some renderings.
Started a platform for the spare today, going to wrap it in some felt carpet...
Dropped it off at the body shop to fix the curb damage...while there, spotted 4 Tesla's with driver side suspension damage? What's up with that?
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