Figured I would go topless today and enjoy the sun.
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Added the new front seals from 914 Rubber under the front directionals. They sit like this and are tightened up snug. This is how they look:Click to view attachment
Getting this wheel ready to foam wrap, and then sew on leather….I'm going to run a hockey puck style horn button…. Oh, and I drove it all over the place because the weather here is in the eighties. Darn.
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QUOTE(Larmo63 @ Feb 11 2015, 04:07 PM) 
Getting this wheel ready to foam wrap, and then sew on leather….I'm going to run a hockey puck style horn button…. Oh, and I drove it all over the place because the weather here is in the eighties. Darn.
How do you add the foam to the wheel?
Wrapped the spare tire platform in felt carpet and installed a front sway bar. Steel fuel line arrived today so will look to install that this weekend and get her back on the road!
QUOTE(Alphaogre @ Feb 11 2015, 10:39 PM)
Wrapped the spare tire platform in felt carpet and installed a front sway bar. Steel fuel line arrived today so will look to install that this weekend and get her back on the road!
Looks nice, but I'm curious why you're storing your spare on top of the platform instead of down in the belly underneath?
drove to the train station yesterday and my car found a friend
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Mine is the multicolor dark grayish...
QUOTE(abes914 @ Feb 12 2015, 07:37 PM)
drove to the train station yesterday and my car found a friend
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Mine is the multicolor dark grayish...
Drove it PDX Burgers and Beer last night.
Dumb Ass, I forgot to take a picture.
Dumb Ass, I forgot to take a picture.
A brake pad was dragging, making a loud humming sound. When you take a look at the piston, not hard to see why. They cleaned up very nicely, no more humming!
QUOTE(abes914 @ Feb 12 2015, 07:37 PM)
drove to the train station yesterday and my car found a friend
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Mine is the multicolor dark grayish...
Wow how often does something like this happen? I never see another 914 in any parking lot....
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QUOTE(abes914 @ Feb 12 2015, 07:37 PM)
drove to the train station yesterday and my car found a friend
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Mine is the multicolor dark grayish...
Wow how often does something like this happen? I never see another 914 in any parking lot....
I think that's Mike's ford green color 914 that I saw last Sunday along 405 freeway in long beach.
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Cleaned up and repainted the Hell Hole while the engine is out.
QUOTE(Bleyseng @ Feb 13 2015, 03:21 PM)
Cleaned up and repainted the Hell Hole while the engine is out.
That operation is in my near future. It looks great, BTW.
Got some parts for the build and cleaned it up. Not bad for $30 ?
I tried to crank it... 
The starter went out, so I hadn't driven it in a few days. I fixed it yesterday ( 20% off online at advance auto) and had been driving the boss lady's truck, so I got dropped off by a coworke this afternoon. I needed to buy liquor, so I went to take the 914 and it was dead.
I should have ran it for longer yesterday, I remember thinking"fuck it" iit's fixed. I'll jump it off tomorrow.
The starter went out, so I hadn't driven it in a few days. I fixed it yesterday ( 20% off online at advance auto) and had been driving the boss lady's truck, so I got dropped off by a coworke this afternoon. I needed to buy liquor, so I went to take the 914 and it was dead.
I should have ran it for longer yesterday, I remember thinking"fuck it" iit's fixed. I'll jump it off tomorrow.
QUOTE(ripper911 @ Feb 13 2015, 05:55 PM)
I tried to crank it...
The starter went out, so I hadn't driven it in a few days. I fixed it yesterday ( 20% off online at advance auto) and had been driving the boss lady's truck, so I got dropped off by a coworke this afternoon. I needed to buy liquor, so I went to take the 914 and it was dead.
I should have ran it for longer yesterday, I remember thinking"fuck it" iit's fixed. I'll jump it off tomorrow.
I got one of those cheap trickle chargers and when I remember to hook it up, it always starts.
Don't waste $ on those cheap Harbor Freight wall-wart chargers. One of the best 'trickle' chargers on the market is the Battery Tender.
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The 1.25A one (as shown) kept the AGM battery in my '98 Harley up-to-snuff for 14 years
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The 1.25A one (as shown) kept the AGM battery in my '98 Harley up-to-snuff for 14 years
finished a re-spray on the front bumper... some nasty speed bumps had their way with the thing
Whipped up a little booth and got 'er done!
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Whipped up a little booth and got 'er done!
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QUOTE(euro911 @ Feb 14 2015, 01:10 AM)
Don't waste $ on those cheap Harbor Freight wall-wart chargers. One of the best 'trickle' chargers on the market is the Battery Tender.
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The 1.25A one (as shown) kept the AGM battery in my '98 Harley up-to-snuff for 14 years
I usually don't have to worry about it since I drive the car everyday.
Got the front sway bar installed and the 9.5mm steel fuel line installed from tangerine racing. The fuel line was a much much easier then I would have thought!
Took the cover off and started making the pre-autocross season "to-do" list.
I finally pulled my 6 speed for repair. Struggled trying to get the 5 speed in... 
Main shaft and disc aren't playing nice nice.
Main shaft and disc aren't playing nice nice.
Replaced the front windshield/targa top seal on my '73 today. Also fixed the seat belt retractors. They were sticking bad... work like new now! Fixed the visor, too.
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Fixed the visor, too..
QUOTE(Michael N @ Jan 21 2015, 02:37 PM)
I received a package in the mail from France today. It is a NOS MoMo steering wheel from 1991. I switch up my steering wheels on my car once in a while to mix it up a bit. I either run stock or a 350mm Prototipo but sure am excited to try out this 370mm wheel that has just the slightest dish to it. It was reasonably priced considering some of the earlier flat Prototipos can get into the thousands. Pictures of it on the car to follow once I get it mounted.
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that looks really good.i want one Post #5303
i am starting to think that my 914 doesn't like me...after driving at least 5 times a week for about a month, the ignition switch is acting up with intermittent non-starting. I then decided to use a by-pass switch with the thought of an "anti-theft" solution. This worked great! Now, 2nd and 3rd gear is grinding! Transmission rebuild or clutch replacement is not on the budget. I am hoping to get a huge tax return or else 914 will be back collecting dust and patina. i will need a car cover. No I can't. My neighbors cats will shred it into pieces.
Installed Sergio's GT lid he makes on the my AX / Track car.
QUOTE(abes914 @ Feb 15 2015, 02:22 PM)
i am starting to think that my 914 doesn't like me...after driving at least 5 times a week for about a month, the ignition switch is acting up with intermittent non-starting ...
Me too ... I just replaced the ignition switch in my Tacoma this week end. Next is the 'BB'. It started acting up (just like the Tacoma) a week after installing a new battery 
My morning challenge…..to get these apart on my driveway with a vice on the ground, a torch, and a few hand tools…..
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QUOTE(SA-914 @ Feb 14 2015, 03:19 PM)
Did you have these done through one of the online vendors using aluminide?
The resolution looks pretty dang good!
After a quick demise of my old battery (7 years old), I bought and installed a new Optima red-top 34 battery today. Fired up quick 
Ready for my morning commute tomorrow
Ready for my morning commute tomorrow
I look at the 'BB' yesterday. I need to get my 
in gear though.
Still need to replace the ignition switch and sleeve the steering shaft, new tires, blast and repaint the side grilles, and re-install the rocker panels.
Sounds simple enough, right?
in gear though. Still need to replace the ignition switch and sleeve the steering shaft, new tires, blast and repaint the side grilles, and re-install the rocker panels.
Sounds simple enough, right?
Nothing to the car....but I've been cleaning and rearranging the shop, had some time yesterday and turned an empty corner into a work area. Built a workbench, then organized all the parts for my 3.2 conversion. Got most of the parts collected....now it's time to start putting it all together, only two more months if I'm going to drive it to WCR.
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QUOTE(SA-914 @ Feb 14 2015, 03:19 PM)
Did you have these done through one of the online vendors using aluminide?
The resolution looks pretty dang good!
Printed them out myself on my printer and used several layers of metallic paint.
QUOTE(Larmo63 @ Feb 16 2015, 05:56 PM)
I win, the mind is a terrible thing to waste!!! Now off to powder coat.
Never let the machine beat you!
I notice you've go one sway bar arm and one "non". Did these come off of your car or were they spares you drummed up?
same...
QUOTE(altitude411 @ Feb 17 2015, 10:03 AM)
same...
Looks like both control arms have sway bar mounting tabs to me!
QUOTE(JStroud @ Feb 17 2015, 06:58 AM)
Nothing to the car....but I've been cleaning and rearranging the shop, had some time yesterday and turned an empty corner into a work area. Built a workbench, then organized all the parts for my 3.2 conversion. Got most of the parts collected....now it's time to start putting it all together, only two more months if I'm going to drive it to WCR.
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... and you still have plenty of elbow room. I must be doing something wrong After:
I bought the (stainless) ring and leather on eBay, the puck from 914 Rubber. Pretty straightforward. I like the look. Now I gotta get my other wheel re-covered in leather.
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Got a chance to swing by the shop today - dropped some parts off for my wife's '71 restoration (almost have everything now), picked up my fiberglass rockers panels and mounting hardware and brought them home.
After priming some wood trim tomorrow, hoping to get the rockers installed ... and maybe the ignition switch too
After priming some wood trim tomorrow, hoping to get the rockers installed ... and maybe the ignition switch too
Today it was sunny and 16 degrees. Teener started right up after sitting for five days. Drove it 15 miles at highway speed. A little rough until it got warm.
Snow and rain predicted next few days. Back to the garage.
Snow and rain predicted next few days. Back to the garage.
hey Larmo: Why don't you go out to the front deck next time over, gaze at the Big Blue Pacific for a while...... - while I trade knob inserts with you - your eyesight is better than mine so my old faded, rubbed out ones will serve you just fine.............. the horn button look great / simple, clean and well crested.
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