dropped the engine and tranny from the 72 donor today
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Installed front sway bar.
QUOTE(Garland @ May 15 2016, 07:50 AM) 
Beautiful!
Today I beat the crud out of it on the track
Installed a battery cut off to make it easier when I flat tow...and park in shady areas of town... Key come off when you cut the power.
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QUOTE(brant @ May 15 2016, 09:32 PM)
Today I beat the crud out of it on the track
QUOTE(danger @ May 11 2016, 06:51 AM)
Trying to put on a new main targa seal from 914rubber, a total pain!
I have to replace mine too, is it really that difficult?
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QUOTE(danger @ May 11 2016, 06:51 AM)
Trying to put on a new main targa seal from 914rubber, a total pain!
I have to replace mine too, is it really that difficult?
Takes time, ask me how I know but.....
Support from 914rubber is Great!
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QUOTE(brant @ May 15 2016, 09:32 PM)
Today I beat the crud out of it on the track
your welcome
just colors I like
I wish I could visit a race there...
Visited the "clean-er" case to discuss the build. That's the oil tank behind it.
It's so hard playing the waiting game, parts are out for balance, pistons and cylinders are coming, pipes are coming….
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It's so hard playing the waiting game, parts are out for balance, pistons and cylinders are coming, pipes are coming….
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I took a picture of it lol.
Replaced leaking oil pressure switch Click to view attachment
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QUOTE(mark04usa @ May 20 2016, 12:24 AM)
Is that rubber to seal that oil pressure switch along the tin?
Driving mine! Lunch break at Dion's Pizza. Kids (teens) came out to take pictures. One asked, "what year is your Porsche?" with correct pronunciation. There is hope for the youth of today!!
QUOTE(ndfrigi @ May 20 2016, 02:46 AM)
Is that rubber to seal that oil pressure switch along the tin?
Yep, replaced the seal as well, gotta keep that cooling air in the right places!
Managed to get first coat of top coat on the underside of the new rear trunk floor section. Received the battery tray panels today. Hopefully I can that fit them tomorrow. Then it's the front wing sections!
QUOTE(mark04usa @ May 20 2016, 11:03 AM)
QUOTE(ndfrigi @ May 20 2016, 02:46 AM)
Is that rubber to seal that oil pressure switch along the tin?
Yep, replaced the seal as well, gotta keep that cooling air in the right places!
thanks for responding! where can we buy the seal?
Drove it with my wife to Seal Beach Main street for a Retirement dinner of my wife partner in Physical Education department.
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Replaced the old cheap-ass ignition switch I put in a year and a half ago with a brand new cheap-ass ignition switch. I'll mark the calendar for when I'll probably be doing this job a third time...
At least I can do it quickly now...
At least I can do it quickly now...
I took more pictures and drove around lol.
Cool pics! What size wheels and tires are you running?
QUOTE(BeatNavy @ May 21 2016, 06:16 AM)
Replaced the old cheap-ass ignition switch I put in a year and a half ago with a brand new cheap-ass ignition switch. I'll mark the calendar for when I'll probably be doing this job a third time...
At least I can do it quickly now...
Rob, how did it fail?
All or one portion?
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QUOTE(BeatNavy @ May 21 2016, 06:16 AM)
Replaced the old cheap-ass ignition switch I put in a year and a half ago with a brand new cheap-ass ignition switch. I'll mark the calendar for when I'll probably be doing this job a third time...
At least I can do it quickly now...
Rob, how did it fail?
All or one portion?
Hey Cary! I looked at it briefly but didn't do a real detailed post-mortem. It appeared the whole assembly lost enough "structural integrity" that it just wasn't making contact when turned. You could sort of "sense" that it was going to go at some point, as you had to turn the key a certain way in the ignition to get it to work. Then yesterday afternoon as I was changing the oil just nothing. With the new switch in, it fired up nicely. About 2 months ago I put in a hot start relay. Maybe that will help prolong the life of this one
Took the '73 to cars and coffee at Penske Museum in Scottsdale. Didn't take any pictures- only 914 there but a few nice AC'ed P-cars...
QUOTE(lonewolfe @ May 21 2016, 06:16 PM)
Cool pics! What size wheels and tires are you running?
The wheels are 15"s
The wheels are 15"s
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Cool shots!
Just driving around...
Today I took off the rear big black bumper of my '75; I don't want to backdate the bumper , but I want to lighten it. I could put a lot of holes in it but this is gonna take a lot of time. Some time ago I saw a very light insert here on the forum made of tubes welded together , but I can't find it anymore. Does anyone know who makes them?
The front bumper will be easier to lighten up, since as far as I know it doesn't have that many layers.
The front bumper will be easier to lighten up, since as far as I know it doesn't have that many layers.
Yesterday i welded in 2 small fresh metal sections in the hell hole battery tray area. Also welded the new battery tray support bracket. Today i used bilt hamer epoxy primer on said welded areas. Tomorrow the battery tray itself will be welded on and a final primer coat applied.
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QUOTE(mark04usa @ May 20 2016, 11:03 AM)
QUOTE(ndfrigi @ May 20 2016, 02:46 AM)
Is that rubber to seal that oil pressure switch along the tin?
Yep, replaced the seal as well, gotta keep that cooling air in the right places!
thanks for responding! where can we buy the seal?
VW Part number is 021 119 957, may still be available from VW or Porsche. AA lists this part. 914Rubber may also have this.
Drove it to the 914 swap meet in San Jose. More cars than parts but a great time anyways. There were 5 factory sixes there today.
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QUOTE(ndfrigi @ May 20 2016, 02:36 PM)
QUOTE(mark04usa @ May 20 2016, 11:03 AM)
QUOTE(ndfrigi @ May 20 2016, 02:46 AM)
Is that rubber to seal that oil pressure switch along the tin?
Yep, replaced the seal as well, gotta keep that cooling air in the right places!
Drove the hell out of it Out of 85 drivers I came in 19th. 
Out of 85 drivers I came in 19th.
If it counts I brought my first 914 today just got to wait two months for it to be shipped from California to the UK.
QUOTE(evvo @ May 23 2016, 10:24 AM)
If it counts I brought my first 914 today just got to wait two months for it to be shipped from California to the UK.
That certainly counts, and two things are in order then:
1. Congratulations
and2.
QUOTE(BeatNavy @ May 23 2016, 03:27 PM)
QUOTE(evvo @ May 23 2016, 10:24 AM)
If it counts I brought my first 914 today just got to wait two months for it to be shipped from California to the UK.
That certainly counts, and two things are in order then:
1. Congratulations
and2.
Cheers
this is a great forum I've so much reading to do!
The new battery tray was welded in. The inner wing was mas good afterwards.
Skim of bondo on the rear panel to take out the dimples.
Front fender gaps ckecked next to bulk head. 1 mm out on passenger side now sorted.
1 more "little" job before i replace the front wings.
Skim of bondo on the rear panel to take out the dimples.
Front fender gaps ckecked next to bulk head. 1 mm out on passenger side now sorted.
1 more "little" job before i replace the front wings.
QUOTE(evvo @ May 23 2016, 04:24 PM)
If it counts I brought my first 914 today just got to wait two months for it to be shipped from California to the UK.
Yes! another European member!
I have a Californian one too.
Robin
I got an email from USPS advising they were going to be delivering my completely restored lock set to Scotty. Sorry, that's all I got for now. 
QUOTE(BeatNavy @ May 23 2016, 07:27 AM)
QUOTE(evvo @ May 23 2016, 10:24 AM)
If it counts I brought my first 914 today just got to wait two months for it to be shipped from California to the UK.
That certainly counts, and two things are in order then:
1. Congratulations
and2.
Yeah it matters...a bunch ..... you are now surrounded by the best, and generally most informed bunch of lunatics on earth as it relates to the 914. Welcome to the asylum and enjoy your stay..
miss the beer in the UK / its just not the same,
this side of the pond.... Bummed I forgot about this. I have a bunch of parts to sell off (and nice not to deal with shipping)
QUOTE(Michael N @ May 22 2016, 03:15 PM)
Drove it to the 914 swap meet in San Jose. More cars than parts but a great time anyways. There were 5 factory sixes there today.
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Epoxy primered the last repairs. Inner wing/battery tray.
Now waiting on some product info to move forward.
I now have some more free time over the next 2 weeks so hopefully i can finish welding and get the car fully primered ready for my sprayer to come and tell me it's good enough for him to take away and paint.
I might get to drive it before the summer blinks past us.
Now waiting on some product info to move forward.
I now have some more free time over the next 2 weeks so hopefully i can finish welding and get the car fully primered ready for my sprayer to come and tell me it's good enough for him to take away and paint.
I might get to drive it before the summer blinks past us.
QUOTE(treborzerimar @ Dec 18 2011, 11:50 AM)
I replaced my 180 rear springs with 140s yesterday.
Can you please tell me ...Is this for ride height or suspension performance (or both) if it does lower it , how much ? Then you adjust the front torsion bars as needed ?
Completed the new suspension setup with bilsteins at all four corners.
Reset the ride height, aligned and corner balanced.
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Reset the ride height, aligned and corner balanced.
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