Got the floor pan off my "project" car. Wow, that was FUN. Got to see what few on this planet have witnessed: the inside of the 914 center tunnel.
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And, yes, here is another reminder that by restoring this 914 I have denied a family of rodents a good home (these liked peanuts, apparently):
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Topped off the oil, aired up the tires, washed and waxed it, and drove.
QUOTE(Cuda911 @ Feb 20 2016, 09:31 PM) 
Topped off the oil, aired up the tires, washed and waxed it, and drove.
Yeah. Whatever. I'm sure I had much, much more fun drilling out a billion spot welds removing my floor plan than you did driving along the beach. On a beautiful southern California day. With hot chicks hanging out...
But at least you got free peanuts.
QUOTE(Cuda911 @ Feb 20 2016, 09:40 PM)
But at least you got free peanuts.
Yeah, that was pretty sweet
Always enjoy Cuda's scenery pictures from sunny SoCal... we've got lots of sun and cacti around here (and I don't miss the IA snow at all this time of year!)
My son and I taking a leisurely cruise around north Scottsdale...Click to view attachment
My son and I taking a leisurely cruise around north Scottsdale...Click to view attachment
Where in Iowa? Im up in Ames
Always enjoy Cuda's scenery pictures from sunny SoCal... we've got lots of sun and cacti around here (and I don't miss the IA snow at all this time of year!)
My son and I taking a leisurely cruise around north Scottsdale...Click to view attachment
QUOTE(SKL1 @ Feb 20 2016, 07:55 PM)
Always enjoy Cuda's scenery pictures from sunny SoCal... we've got lots of sun and cacti around here (and I don't miss the IA snow at all this time of year!)
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QUOTE(BeatNavy @ Feb 20 2016, 09:37 PM)
QUOTE(Cuda911 @ Feb 20 2016, 09:31 PM)
Topped off the oil, aired up the tires, washed and waxed it, and drove.
Yeah. Whatever. I'm sure I had much, much more fun drilling out a billion spot welds removing my floor plan than you did driving along the beach. On a beautiful southern California day. With hot chicks hanging out...
Would have been more fun doing it underneath the car, with no rotisserie, with rust all over your face!
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QUOTE(cuddyk @ Feb 7 2016, 05:31 PM)
Finished preserving my original floor pans (de-tar, de-seam sealer, wire wheel everything, ospho, 2 coats rust bullet). I may brush on some new seam sealer this week.
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How do you like working with Rust Bullet? Are you going to top coat over it? When I restored my LoCort I used RB with good results but the purists frowned on it.....I just said it's my car and I'll do what I want with it and that was the end of that.
So far, so good. I haven't had great luck with POR-15 (and neither have many others), so I figured I'd try RB. The pros recommend epoxy primer, but I'm not really set up to spray. My floor pans were in really good shape to begin with. Arizona/California car and I don't intend on ever taking this out in winter or rain here.
Brushing RB on was super easy. I applied 2 coats. No topcoat. I'll be putting dynamat-type stuff over most of the floor pans to replace the tar.
As I understand it, the Ospho is what does all the work with stopping rust. The RB just seals the metal and prevents moisture from getting in. Let's see how it holds up.
I simply brushed the Epoxy Primer on my floors. Came out great.
QUOTE(BeatNavy @ Feb 20 2016, 03:23 PM)
Nice work Rob. I'm about to order some Hougen/Rotacut cutting head replacements to use on the project that I took on. But I thought I'd ask what did you use to drill out the spot welds? They look pretty tidy.
Thanks, Cary. I actually had really good results this time with the Eastwood cutter (EW Cutter). I also got, of course, the three pack bit replacement.
Tried Harbor Freight's version a while back
and spent a fair amount of money on Blair, but I found the bits broke too quickly. Course I was mainly using the Blair on a suspension console which is a PITA, but I like that Eastwood cutter. Seemed to last the longest.
Tried Harbor Freight's version a while back
and spent a fair amount of money on Blair, but I found the bits broke too quickly. Course I was mainly using the Blair on a suspension console which is a PITA, but I like that Eastwood cutter. Seemed to last the longest.
Changed the air filter from stock to MSDS air filter.
Trying to troubleshoot a fuel injection idle hunting issue with my 3.2
So far so good. Most likely a vacuum leak.
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Trying to troubleshoot a fuel injection idle hunting issue with my 3.2
So far so good. Most likely a vacuum leak.
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QUOTE(BeatNavy @ Feb 21 2016, 09:22 AM)
Thanks, Cary. I actually had really good results this time with the Eastwood cutter (EW Cutter). I also got, of course, the three pack bit replacement.
Tried Harbor Freight's version a while back
and spent a fair amount of money on Blair, but I found the bits broke too quickly. Course I was mainly using the Blair on a suspension console which is a PITA, but I like that Eastwood cutter. Seemed to last the longest.I'm finding the same thing on the Blair/Hougen/Rotacut. One slight angle deviation, or catch a another spot weld. Snap .......
On the Eastwood. Did you buy the Rotacut type or the drill bit type?
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QUOTE(BeatNavy @ Feb 21 2016, 09:22 AM)
Thanks, Cary. I actually had really good results this time with the Eastwood cutter (EW Cutter). I also got, of course, the three pack bit replacement.
Tried Harbor Freight's version a while back
and spent a fair amount of money on Blair, but I found the bits broke too quickly. Course I was mainly using the Blair on a suspension console which is a PITA, but I like that Eastwood cutter. Seemed to last the longest.I'm finding the same thing on the Blair/Hougen/Rotacut. One slight angle deviation, or catch a another spot weld. Snap .......
On the Eastwood. Did you buy the Rotacut type or the drill bit type?
Sorry, this is the one I got: EW Skip Proof Cutter (drill bit type).
Now I have to figure out what to put on the brand new floor pan, especially in the tunnel, to keep it from ending up like the old one (below). I've got Rust Encapsulator. Thought maybe Rust Bullet, or should I get an aerosol enamel primer? Any suggestions for brand new metal?
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Sold my Saphire XXIII and filled the hole with a cubby out of my Boxster. Almost a perfect fit; the liner in the cobby's bottom is a non-slip rubber: perfect for storing the iPhone
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Sorry, this is the one I got: EW Skip Proof Cutter (drill bit type).
Now I have to figure out what to put on the brand new floor pan, especially in the tunnel, to keep it from ending up like the old one (below). I've got Rust Encapsulator. Thought maybe Rust Bullet, or should I get an aerosol enamel primer? Any suggestions for brand new metal?
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I'm using Eastwood Heavy Duty Anti-Rust on most areas that are enclosed. I am using Rustoleum in a couple others.
http://www.eastwood.com/ew-heavy-duty-anti...-qts-black.html
I'm going to order a 1/4" and a 3/8" version of this spot weld cutter. If they work out I'll order another pair. Then one pair can be sent in for sharpening while using the other.
http://www.autobodytoolmart.com/14-cobalt-...er-p-12254.aspx
Sorry, this is the one I got: EW Skip Proof Cutter (drill bit type).
Now I have to figure out what to put on the brand new floor pan, especially in the tunnel, to keep it from ending up like the old one (below). I've got Rust Encapsulator. Thought maybe Rust Bullet, or should I get an aerosol enamel primer? Any suggestions for brand new metal?
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I'm using Eastwood Heavy Duty Anti-Rust on most areas that are enclosed. I am using Rustoleum in a couple others.
http://www.eastwood.com/ew-heavy-duty-anti...-qts-black.html
I'm going to order a 1/4" and a 3/8" version of this spot weld cutter. If they work out I'll order another pair. Then one pair can be sent in for sharpening while using the other.
http://www.autobodytoolmart.com/14-cobalt-...er-p-12254.aspx
Installed Hawk "ceramic" performance pads on the 911S front calipers. Hopefully a it will stop a bit quicker and take care of the ridiculous squeal from the old pads.
It nice when people check out the car for the car, but not when the what brings their attention are shrieking brakes.
It nice when people check out the car for the car, but not when the what brings their attention are shrieking brakes.
I installed the Tangerine firewall bushing, the coupler bushings, and the rear cup, and a bronze rear bushing.
The shifting is stiff, but much clearer. It took a bit of driving to get it just right, so I had to drive it. The temps
here are in the high 70's. Bummer.
The shifting is stiff, but much clearer. It took a bit of driving to get it just right, so I had to drive it. The temps
here are in the high 70's. Bummer.
After a run up the coast to TJz, I worked on lowering the profile on my GT cap from a standing proud position above the hood to a hood slope profile position..... keep in mind, the tank doesn't move (down) and the filler neck doesn't move down easily either.
So it was out with the cutoff wheels, goggles, and earmuffs......... and first torch off the cap-receiver portion of the GT cap set that was welded to the new filler neck tube, then lop off what is an estimate of what is needed to be removed from the filler neck.... but not too much...
It is another work in progress
So it was out with the cutoff wheels, goggles, and earmuffs......... and first torch off the cap-receiver portion of the GT cap set that was welded to the new filler neck tube, then lop off what is an estimate of what is needed to be removed from the filler neck.... but not too much...
It is another work in progress
QUOTE(forrestkhaag @ Feb 21 2016, 05:31 PM)
After a run up the coast to TJz, I worked on lowering the profile on my GT cap from a standing proud position above the hood to a hood slope profile position..... keep in mind, the tank doesn't move (down) and the filler neck doesn't move down easily either.
So it was out with the cutoff wheels, goggles, and earmuffs......... and first torch off the cap-receiver portion of the GT cap set that was welded to the new filler neck tube, then lop off what is an estimate of what is needed to be removed from the filler neck.... but not too much...
It is another work in progress
Looks good
Installed the Tangerine Racing oil relief valve, waxed it and put the cover back on. I'll go for a drive next weekend to see if I see a difference in oil pressure/temps. I started seeing low pressure (<1 bar) at idle with hot oil in the last year.
QUOTE(michael7810 @ Feb 21 2016, 10:09 PM)
Installed the Tangerine Racing oil relief valve, waxed it and put the cover back on. I'll go for a drive next weekend to see if I see a difference in oil pressure/temps. I started seeing low pressure (<1 bar) at idle with hot oil in the last year.
I did that valve too, but I didn't wax it
Started putting engine compartment back together this weekend after a strip down / clean up / paint job.
Found the main wiring harness had been cut at the firewall and butt spliced back together. Removed them all and soldered the connections back together with weather proof heat shrink.
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Also replaced a burnt ignition feed wire from the fuse panel to the engine wiring harness. Funny, Porsche never fused the wire from the battery.
Cut off a broken hinge and mount off of the floor boards and replaced that with a donor one from a local car today too.
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Repaired the crappy grounding of my heater box level switch too. Removing year of half ass garage repairs from the car while I'm at it.
Found the main wiring harness had been cut at the firewall and butt spliced back together. Removed them all and soldered the connections back together with weather proof heat shrink.
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Also replaced a burnt ignition feed wire from the fuse panel to the engine wiring harness. Funny, Porsche never fused the wire from the battery.
Cut off a broken hinge and mount off of the floor boards and replaced that with a donor one from a local car today too.
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Repaired the crappy grounding of my heater box level switch too. Removing year of half ass garage repairs from the car while I'm at it.
I looked at the 'BB' and sighed 
... then continued packing up the shop.
... then continued packing up the shop.
Placed an order for a complete brake overhaul.
Bought some Empi 8 spokes two days ago. Started to prep them for polish and paint.
Can't wait. Just a few things left and it'll (hopefully) be ready for a cruise.
Bought some Empi 8 spokes two days ago. Started to prep them for polish and paint.
Can't wait. Just a few things left and it'll (hopefully) be ready for a cruise.
Routine maintenance.
Fixed an external door handle, installed a Pertronix (saved the points just in case) and figured out my head temp sensor was loose causing some weird running issues.
Soon it is time for new tires.
Fixed an external door handle, installed a Pertronix (saved the points just in case) and figured out my head temp sensor was loose causing some weird running issues.
Soon it is time for new tires.
Working on GT roll bar.
Nice job on the roll bar so far! Is that fabbed from your old cage as a redesign?
QUOTE(mgp4591 @ Feb 24 2016, 11:56 AM)
Nice job on the roll bar so far! Is that fabbed from your old cage as a redesign?
Redesign.
replaced fuel lines beneath the tank, re-installed tank and fired it up. 
Double tested speedo signal from transmission. NFG No good. Time for GPS sensor.
QUOTE(Marv's3.6six @ Feb 24 2016, 05:37 PM)
Double tested speedo signal from transmission. NFG No good. Time for GPS sensor.
You'll like the speedhut GPS speedo. And you can use any size tires that fit.
got some late christmas present--found a gift card and decided to get some new toys.
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took the old school cleaner off and maybe save about 5 lbs...
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and then the fun starts...
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took the old school cleaner off and maybe save about 5 lbs...
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and then the fun starts...
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new GT oil cooler vents
Removed the old dash and vinyl pad and started
to prep for the new dash to go on.
Removal sucked, but wasn't as bad as I expected.
Now I just have to wait till it is warm enough to
apply the adhesive for the vinyl....
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to prep for the new dash to go on.
Removal sucked, but wasn't as bad as I expected.
Now I just have to wait till it is warm enough to
apply the adhesive for the vinyl....
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Son took the 914 down to Fort Clinch in Fernandina, FL for some pictures along the drive headed into the fort. It is an amazingly beautiful drive. Every March the Eight Flags Road Tour, part of the Amelia Island Concours, makes it way down this lane on their way to the fort for a tour. It is a three mile, tree lined lane that winds it way towards the beach... gorgeous! A few years ago, Mercedes filmed a commercial there with the new SLR and three original 300 SLs; two coupes and a SLR. Luckily, we were there and got some great pics. I will have to dig them up.
If you are in the area come Friday, March 11, around 10 AM-ish, make your way to the Fort Clinch entrance and enjoy a beautiful line of Concours competitors as they do with their cars what they were meant for... DRIVING! Then head to downtown Fernandina at lunch time for a free show of the Road Tour vehicles. It is a great time!!!!! I have a great picture of my son sitting with Sir Stirling Moss at the Fort as he was holding court and telling stories... PRICELESS!
For that matter, if you are in the area, come on out to the Ritz on Saturday, the 12th, for the Cars and Coffee at the Concours. It is free for spectators! It will run from 9 AM to 1 PM. A great collection of "mere mortal" drivers from all over. I will have my '71 911T on the fairway. And you never know who you may run into. Last year I got to introduce my son and his friend (a BMW nut) to Brian Redman. Good chance that Hans J. Stuck (this year's Honoree) will be mingling among the cars. Come on out and enjoy.
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If you are in the area come Friday, March 11, around 10 AM-ish, make your way to the Fort Clinch entrance and enjoy a beautiful line of Concours competitors as they do with their cars what they were meant for... DRIVING! Then head to downtown Fernandina at lunch time for a free show of the Road Tour vehicles. It is a great time!!!!! I have a great picture of my son sitting with Sir Stirling Moss at the Fort as he was holding court and telling stories... PRICELESS!
For that matter, if you are in the area, come on out to the Ritz on Saturday, the 12th, for the Cars and Coffee at the Concours. It is free for spectators! It will run from 9 AM to 1 PM. A great collection of "mere mortal" drivers from all over. I will have my '71 911T on the fairway. And you never know who you may run into. Last year I got to introduce my son and his friend (a BMW nut) to Brian Redman. Good chance that Hans J. Stuck (this year's Honoree) will be mingling among the cars. Come on out and enjoy.
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Did a coastal drive with the Herrcooled and Volker Rader clubs.
Interesting group 'cuda! Now you better go home and wash off the salt spray!!!!
I do quite a few events with those guys. They "sort of" accept the 914. I have to keep showing them all the parts on the car that have VW logos.
I really want to get a "VW Porsche" badge, but they are so expensive new and I can't find a used one.
QUOTE(Cuda911 @ Feb 28 2016, 11:27 AM)
I do quite a few events with those guys. They "sort of" accept the 914. I have to keep showing them all the parts on the car that have VW logos.
I really want to get a "VW Porsche" badge, but they are so expensive new and I can't find a used one.
Yes they are expensive. ...it the bad part of our hobby.
Cuda, is that your 996 on the track ,also which track as I don't recognize the back ground.
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QUOTE(Cuda911 @ Feb 28 2016, 11:27 AM)
I do quite a few events with those guys. They "sort of" accept the 914. I have to keep showing them all the parts on the car that have VW logos.
I really want to get a "VW Porsche" badge, but they are so expensive new and I can't find a used one.
Yes they are expensive. ...it the bad part of our hobby.
Cuda, is that your 996 on the track ,also which track as I don't recognize the back ground.
Yep, that's at Chuckwalla Raceway. Here's a larger version:
Thanks, I've not had the opportunity to run Chuckwalla.
Based on what I know, long drive past Palm Springs but fun track
I guess its like driving / towing to Buttonwillow.
Based on what I know, long drive past Palm Springs but fun track
I guess its like driving / towing to Buttonwillow.
Yep, a long drive out into the desert. And, if you don't stay in a camper at the track, you have to do the back-and forth drive twice each day. Nowhere within 50 miles to stay.
A very fun track though. 2.7 miles, 17 turns.
A very fun track though. 2.7 miles, 17 turns.
I bought a set of date matching deep sixes with hearts, soon to be refinished in the RSR look.
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Pulled the fuel tank for a reconditioning and to clean the area it resides in.
It took all day but it is done. My wife reminded me that I am 67 years old and need to quit doing this!
I disagree. My wife said something in a similar vein, like getting a newer car that does not need any repair. its a hobby, like collecting stamps, guns, electronics, etc. I just wish I had an acre and a big barn. No different than your wife collecting teaspoons or antique ceramic dolls.
Pulled the speedo to send to Buz at Seattle Speedometer to recalibrate for my 205/55/15s.
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