Received my Jwest item too few months ago and planning to install it but my car still
not running since after the February cars and coffee at Aliso Viejo. Issues with my ignition system.
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Full Version: what did you do to your 914 today
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Went to Finish master to get some paint to redo my Creamsicl's Phoenix red. The orange I see on the car right now is too light for some reasons. It needs to be redish. I got a negative side scripts from 914rubber.com and took it to Finish Master. And they photographed it then made the matching color for me. They put in a quart can and 2 spray cans to start with. Will paint this weekend 
Started glass work on rear bumper shaping it to fit flares. Right now it is a rough fit, hopefully by tomorrow night it will be getting close to done.
QUOTE(kkid @ Apr 7 2016, 11:41 AM) 
Went to Finish master to get some paint to redo my Creamsicl's Phoenix red. The orange I see on the car right now is too light for some reasons. It needs to be redish. I got a negative side scripts from 914rubber.com and took it to Finish Master. And they photographed it then made the matching color for me. They put in a quart can and 2 spray cans to start with. Will paint this weekend
Rustoleum Lobster Red is a near perfect match for Phoenix Red.
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QUOTE(kkid @ Apr 7 2016, 11:41 AM)
Went to Finish master to get some paint to redo my Creamsicl's Phoenix red. The orange I see on the car right now is too light for some reasons. It needs to be redish. I got a negative side scripts from 914rubber.com and took it to Finish Master. And they photographed it then made the matching color for me. They put in a quart can and 2 spray cans to start with. Will paint this weekend
Rustoleum Lobster Red is a near perfect match for Phoenix Red.
So is Chevrolet Engine Orange.
After doing a radio delete I set up my iPod. Installed a a line driver with remote control that connects to Amp and powers two 4x4 speakers. The dash hole for the radio was replaced with a cubby (or shelf) for storing iPhone,sunglasses, keys,
Also removed a Sprice aircraft CHT gauge and Innovate A/F ratio gauge; they are for sale - see classifids. I'll bring them to C & C tomorrow too
Also removed a Sprice aircraft CHT gauge and Innovate A/F ratio gauge; they are for sale - see classifids. I'll bring them to C & C tomorrow too
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I straightened out the poorly-installed (by me) Euro-spec badge today. Took her for a very brief spin, it was rush-hour when the in-between rain moment hit.
Damn, even dusty she looks hot!
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I like the papas and beer one! Might have to steal the from you since you are not using it any more...
stop by if you are in long beach. i'll even offer a beverage of your choice!
i had to park the 914 inside the car port. rain in the forcast!
QUOTE(Madswede @ Apr 8 2016, 10:20 PM)
I straightened out the poorly-installed (by me) Euro-spec badge today. Took her for a very brief spin, it was rush-hour when the in-between rain moment hit.
Damn, even dusty she looks hot!
gorgeous!
I love the rear light panel treatment! I've never seen one like it before- where did you find it? 
Beautiful car. 
QUOTE(mgp4591 @ Apr 9 2016, 01:08 AM)
I love the rear light panel treatment! I've never seen one like it before- where did you find it?
Nice isn't it?
As someone else pointed out, it's Series9 ... Custom-made, one of a kind by Joe O'Brien at S9. But I bet he'll make another if asked. Edit: I should add, they're welded aluminum...not fiberglass.
Are the rockers custom or off the shelf and if so from where? Your car is a knockout.
Oh and before I was distracted, installed a new fuel sender after running out of gas one time too many. Also need to get speedo recalibrated.
QUOTE(RickS @ Apr 9 2016, 08:37 AM)
Are the rockers custom or off the shelf and if so from where? Your car is a knockout.
They're from Getty Design. And thanks!
I installed a Momo wheel/hub that I bought here. I'll have to get used to how small this thing is, but it sure lends itself to the go-kart feel of the car.
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I also installed some much better and brighter vintage Hella driving lights. A box came today from 914 Rubber that had the plastic lens protective stick-on covers. These are a no brainer, they don't show and protect expensive glass lights.
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Cleaned up the mess of stuff in my front driveway (from recently moving the shop to my home last week) and put car covers on the following:
Karmann Ghia
912
914
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Looking a little tidier now
Now, gotta go locate some parts to sell
Karmann Ghia
912
914
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Looking a little tidier now
Now, gotta go locate some parts to sell
Took my '71 out for its first drive of the year- ran great except my new LED front turn signals are possessed. One side blinks like it should but the opposite side blinks in the bottom 1/4 like a euro lense! Does it on both sides when signalling L or R. Gotta be confusing for oncoming traffic!! They aren't euro bulbs but the US ones that should always blink completely.
(calling Spoke!! I love the LED bulbs, but they can do some weird things with our 45 year old wiring!!)
(calling Spoke!! I love the LED bulbs, but they can do some weird things with our 45 year old wiring!!)
Might be a grounding issue 
I had a strange experience when I reconnected the tail lights on a 911 incorrectly
I had a strange experience when I reconnected the tail lights on a 911 incorrectly
Got it ready for Hershey
Absolutely stunning.
Finally got the rear fiberglass bumper mounted with Dzus'. I would like to run black dzus but I am having trouble finding some....
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Looking for Brake Master Cyc information!
I thought I was so smart!
My brake Master Cyl DOES say "14" on the part that can be seen from under the car. So, I bought a new "19" to to compliment the Big Black 911 brakes.
Here's the new one clearly marked "19" at the red arrow on the part you cannot see when installed and no "19" is seen anywhere else on the main body:
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I started to pull out the old "14" (see yellow arrow) and their is "19" (see red arrow) in the same location as the new one described above!
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I thought I was so smart!
My brake Master Cyl DOES say "14" on the part that can be seen from under the car. So, I bought a new "19" to to compliment the Big Black 911 brakes.
Here's the new one clearly marked "19" at the red arrow on the part you cannot see when installed and no "19" is seen anywhere else on the main body:
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Surprise!
I started to pull out the old "14" (see yellow arrow) and their is "19" (see red arrow) in the same location as the new one described above!
HELP! Is the old one a 14 or 19 confused24.gif
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They never used a 14mm bore to my knowledge. 914s normally came with a 17mm, and the 19mm is the most popular replacement.
QUOTE(whitetwinturbo @ Apr 10 2016, 05:16 PM)
Looking for Brake Master Cyc information!
I thought I was so smart!
My brake Master Cyl DOES say "14" on the part that can be seen from under the car. So, I bought a new "19" to to compliment the Big Black 911 brakes.
Here's the new one clearly marked "19" at the red arrow on the part you cannot see when installed and no "19" is seen anywhere else on the main body:
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Surprise!
I started to pull out the old "14" (see yellow arrow) and their is "19" (see red arrow) in the same location as the new one described above!
HELP! Is the old one a 14 or 19 confused24.gif
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Stock 914 were 17 mm not 14
So do I have a "19" ???
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Finally got the rear fiberglass bumper mounted with Dzus'. I would like to run black dzus but I am having trouble finding some....
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Nice ! What are the Druz attached to ? Can the FG bumper be removed with the Druz ?
QUOTE(whitetwinturbo @ Apr 10 2016, 05:37 PM)
So do I have a "19" ???
Yes you bought one, remember....
I can't tell from here if the one on the car is or is not. The markings you are looking at are casting numbers which may or may not be linked to the actual size of the unit. 
Dismantled my widebody 914-6 (fake) in order to use the 5 lug stuff and 2.7L on my other 914
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Finally addressed one of those annoying little problems. Even with the heat lever fully off, I was getting heat on the passenger side. The problem was the cable being a little too short. I planned on re-bending the cable in the tunnel, but didn't have much extra to give on the drivers side.
Decided to lengthen the mounting area of the passenger side with weld. I cut and bent a piece of copper pipe about the same diameter as the end, then hit it with the mig welder. I ended up with quite a blob on the end as the copper melted...but it cleaned up well and works as intended.
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Decided to lengthen the mounting area of the passenger side with weld. I cut and bent a piece of copper pipe about the same diameter as the end, then hit it with the mig welder. I ended up with quite a blob on the end as the copper melted...but it cleaned up well and works as intended.
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QUOTE(Alphaogre @ Apr 10 2016, 03:19 PM)
Finally got the rear fiberglass bumper mounted with Dzus'. I would like to run black dzus but I am having trouble finding some....
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Nice ! What are the Druz attached to ? Can the FG bumper be removed with the Druz ?
I fabricated a bracket for each side. The front is using the bolt brackets that came with the bumper. I might do the same.
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QUOTE(Alphaogre @ Apr 10 2016, 03:19 PM)
Finally got the rear fiberglass bumper mounted with Dzus'. I would like to run black dzus but I am having trouble finding some....
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Nice ! What are the Druz attached to ? Can the FG bumper be removed with the Druz ?
I fabricated a bracket for each side. The front is using the bolt brackets that came with the bumper. I might do the same.
Who's selling the FG bumpers ?
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QUOTE(Alphaogre @ Apr 10 2016, 03:19 PM)
Finally got the rear fiberglass bumper mounted with Dzus'. I would like to run black dzus but I am having trouble finding some....
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Nice ! What are the Druz attached to ? Can the FG bumper be removed with the Druz ?
I fabricated a bracket for each side. The front is using the bolt brackets that came with the bumper. I might do the same.
Who's selling the FG bumpers ?
The front was off ebay. It's pretty good, but a GT style one with the notch. Link below:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/porsche-914-GT-fib...ICr&vxp=mtr
I'm thinking of running one of these mini light bars within the notch.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/12in-72W-LED-Work-...skh&vxp=mtr
The rear I bought off someone, not sure where it's from.
PUT SOME FRESH GAS IN IT AND DROVE IT FOR 20 MILES ,,FIRST TIME IN 6 MONTHS
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QUOTE(whitetwinturbo @ Apr 10 2016, 05:37 PM)
So do I have a "19" ???
Yes you bought one, remember....
I can't tell from here if the one on the car is or is not. The markings you are looking at are casting numbers which may or may not be linked to the actual size of the unit. Thanks. The big "19" on the item is apparently a 19 even though the smaller 14 cast mark on the body is there............hum. So, it will stay on the car.
QUOTE(6freak @ Apr 11 2016, 02:24 PM)
PUT SOME FRESH GAS IN IT AND DROVE IT FOR 20 MILES ,,FIRST TIME IN 6 MONTHS
Congrats.......
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Going to bleed brakes again... can't seem to get the "air" out of my rebuilt "proportioning" valve on rear bulkhead. I HATE spongy brakes!!
Going to bleed brakes again... can't seem to get the "air" out of my rebuilt "proportioning" valve on rear bulkhead. I HATE spongy brakes!!
SKL1 - That is one fine looking 914.
That is one fine looking 914.
I sure wish my wife let me work on cars in a bedroom...
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Going to bleed brakes again... can't seem to get the "air" out of my rebuilt "proportioning" valve on rear bulkhead. I HATE spongy brakes!!
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Going to bleed brakes again... can't seem to get the "air" out of my rebuilt "proportioning" valve on rear bulkhead. I HATE spongy brakes!!
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Going to bleed brakes again... can't seem to get the "air" out of my rebuilt "proportioning" valve on rear bulkhead. I HATE spongy brakes!!
Your 914 looks about as clean as your garage!
Putting that batwing oil pan to full use
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Putting that batwing oil pan to full use
It was super fun.Car is solid and we'll balanced.
Very predictable.
Installed a working Kienzle clock in my center console. Now all my gauges work, even the odometer
Today i started stripping the front end ready for fender replacement followed by full respray. Also stripped the fuel injection off the replacement engine. Damn those tinware screws can be a nightmare to get off without damaging the tinware.
So one step closer to getting the shell out on the road to pressure wash prior to bare metal rub down.
So one step closer to getting the shell out on the road to pressure wash prior to bare metal rub down.
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