Full Version: what did you do to your 914 today
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New motor, rings and valves haven't completely seated yet, plus we're experiencing major swings in atmospheric pressure right now.
Changing the fuel lines and someone who worked on this used panties to replace the grommet on the firewall:
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QUOTE(Ed_Turbo @ Jun 7 2017, 07:21 PM) 
Changing the fuel lines and someone who worked on this used panties to replace the grommet on the firewall:
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hahaha that is awesome
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hahaha that is awesome
When you work on rebuilds/restores or look for parts at the junkyards you find the most random things
I wonder if there's a forum out there with the topic: "what did you do with your panties today" and one day someone posted: "I used them to fix a 914"
Place in The Sandbox and I'm sure it will flourish.
Back in the seventies, in my first 914 experience, I seem to remember using that excuse with my then girlfriend / to lend a helping "hand" in a unforeseen roadside repair effort. Absorbent, yet elastic and pliable, and at least one "repair part" available......... at the beginning of a 914 ride anyway.....
Back in the seventies, in my first 914 experience, I seem to remember using that excuse with my then girlfriend / to lend a helping "hand" in a unforeseen roadside repair effort. Absorbent, yet elastic and pliable, and at least one "repair part" available......... at the beginning of a 914 ride anyway.....
Almost there ...
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Still waiting on B/O seat tracks for the driver's side (I received the passenger's side earlier in the week). The tracks will need to be bolted to the floor pans instead of welded (being they're fiberglass)
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Maybe I can get the brakes bled on the 'BB' this w/e
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Still waiting on B/O seat tracks for the driver's side (I received the passenger's side earlier in the week). The tracks will need to be bolted to the floor pans instead of welded (being they're fiberglass)
Maybe I can get the brakes bled on the 'BB' this w/e
So now I've got 4 pot Brembos with the StopTech rotors on 3" calipers ears...Click to view attachment
I covered the car as it is raining............ No drive today 
Started to put the engine back together. I forgot about the under barrels tinware. I got to the point of barrels fitted. The tinware pieces are now in paint and drying ready for next time.
Not today, but in the last four days of the paint/body class I took-
After soda blasting the area and replacing a credit card-sized piece of the passenger bulkhead (the passenger long was still solid), we got the new battery tray, tray support, and engine shelf welded in:
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After soda blasting the area and replacing a credit card-sized piece of the passenger bulkhead (the passenger long was still solid), we got the new battery tray, tray support, and engine shelf welded in:
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Then took one last trip up on the rack to fine-tune the front passenger side structure before final trim and weld of the new parts:
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The instructor has been a body man for 35+ years, and did all the pulls by eye. Here is the result with the hood aligned with the leading edge of the cowl, parallel and evenly spaced between the fenders:
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He seems to know what he's doing.
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He seems to know what he's doing.
So for the final class (nothing motivates like a deadline), I got the finish trimming and fitting done, and it was time to tack the new parts in:
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So three years after buying the car, two and a half years after Mark shipped me the front clip from California, two years after ordering the new trunk floor from Restoration Design, and multiple interruptions later, the 914 is technically one single piece of metal again:
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After all that cutting and welding, all the front end measurements were less that 1mm off the factory specifications.
Next fall, we will work on finishing the welds, stripping the body, and paint. I guess that leaves me the summer to work on the transmission, engine, and decide what color to paint it.
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After all that cutting and welding, all the front end measurements were less that 1mm off the factory specifications.
Next fall, we will work on finishing the welds, stripping the body, and paint. I guess that leaves me the summer to work on the transmission, engine, and decide what color to paint it.
So no one has to search back to find it, this is what she looked like the day she arrived at home:
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Working on Aluminum fabrication of 6x9 speaker enclosures to fit where the stock ones originally sat in the cabin. 
QUOTE(cn2800 @ Jun 10 2017, 01:56 PM)
So three years after buying the car, two and a half years after Mark shipped me the front clip from California, two years after ordering the new trunk floor from Restoration Design, and multiple interruptions later, the 914 is technically one single piece of metal again:
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After all that cutting and welding, all the front end measurements were less that 1mm off the factory specifications.
Next fall, we will work on finishing the welds, stripping the body, and paint. I guess that leaves me the summer to work on the transmission, engine, and decide what color to paint it.
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After all that cutting and welding, all the front end measurements were less that 1mm off the factory specifications.
Next fall, we will work on finishing the welds, stripping the body, and paint. I guess that leaves me the summer to work on the transmission, engine, and decide what color to paint it.
Our auto shop class out here closed down for the summer too
My wife and I took an evening auto-body shop class at the Harbor Occupational Center in San Pedro some 20 or more years ago. It was a great class. If I had extensive body work needed, I'd definitely do it again
Finally got the car back from the shop after a full engine swap from my existing 1.8L FI to Forrest's dual-carb 2.2L, so I washed the car and got the shop dust off of it inside and out. Click to view attachment
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Another beautiful 914 day in Southern California.Click to view attachment
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Another beautiful 914 day in Southern California.Click to view attachment
Then took Forrest's freshly tuned old engine for a spinClick to view attachment
I just got my 914 out of storage since Parade-2013
I had Stabil additives in the gas tank and put in a new battery. I went through the usual procedures, turn the key a few times to get fuel in the system. Hit the starter and it fired up after a few cranks. The sound of my Triad muffler was awsome
Washed it and cleaned the wheels. 
I need insurance and new tags so I was only able to take a few laps around the neighborhood. Back in the garage with the car cover off, so I can admire it after a long storage period. Tom
Unboxed this stuff.....i guess factory FI is out of the question 
For me this will be ITBv2.0 since I sold my 1st setup, to whom I cannot remember.
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For me this will be ITBv2.0 since I sold my 1st setup, to whom I cannot remember.
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This should be an interesting build to follow
My horn started going off when I turned the wheel at WCR. Turns out the screws holding the wiper/turn signals came loose. All good now.
Has anyone replaced the 75 plastic crappy steering column with a 73-74 column?
The 73-74 is all metal and looks to be a better setup.
Has anyone replaced the 75 plastic crappy steering column with a 73-74 column?
The 73-74 is all metal and looks to be a better setup.
QUOTE(Steve @ Jun 11 2017, 03:41 PM)
My horn started going off when I turned the wheel at WCR. Turns out the screws holding the wiper/turn signals came loose. All good now.
Has anyone replaced the 75 plastic crappy steering column with a 73-74 column?
The 73-74 is all metal and looks to be a better setup.
Interesting; the ghost-wipe issue (unintensional wiper on/off) is caused by one of those screws coming loose, IIRC, The upper right one ?
Played in the garage for a bit, one thing nice about CNC is I can run a program and do something else....like use a clay bar on the wifes car, 1st time using one, came out great so far.
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QUOTE(jim_hoyland @ Jun 11 2017, 07:56 PM)
QUOTE(Steve @ Jun 11 2017, 03:41 PM)
My horn started going off when I turned the wheel at WCR. Turns out the screws holding the wiper/turn signals came loose. All good now.
Has anyone replaced the 75 plastic crappy steering column with a 73-74 column?
The 73-74 is all metal and looks to be a better setup.
Interesting; the ghost-wipe issue (unintensional wiper on/off) is caused by one of those screws coming loose, IIRC, The upper right one ?
bottom left
Drove It. For those of you still on the fence re: to convert or not to convert. Jesus!
At 4K in breakin, it screams. I cant wait until 7 shows up.
At 4K in breakin, it screams. I cant wait until 7 shows up.
Mid Engin. thanks for sharing. That is a great looking car. Best, Mark
I install the amp power switch, plug-in for the iPod, and a charging port all in a new location.
Check out my build at the link below in my signature.
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Check out my build at the link below in my signature.
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Mueller- That is freakin' awesome! 
Weld repair on my engine lid mount to firewall, been putting this off couldn't stand looking at the mis fit on the lid any longer.
Washed it and drove it. Was fun!
Rolled a fast car ...out of a slow paint shop Click to view attachment
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QUOTE(Maltese Falcon @ Jun 14 2017, 07:18 PM)
Rolled a fast car ...out of a slow paint shop
^Oh Yea!!!!!
Made a better emblem tonight, will be hitting up HF this weekend for a buffing wheel and motor.
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Yesterday I gave my 76 yearold mom a ride in the 914 for the first time. She thought it was too fast and too loud? Do I need need to change the Scart exhaust or my mom?
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QUOTE(Maltese Falcon @ Jun 14 2017, 07:18 PM)
Rolled a fast car ...out of a slow paint shop
^Oh Yea!!!!!
Made a better emblem tonight, will be hitting up HF this weekend for a buffing wheel and motor.
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When I sent my OE 914-6 badge out for polish, I made a small wooden holder out of a short 2 x 4. The badge "Pins" Sat into some small drilled holes, and keep the badge steady + from flying across the room
BTW that emblem is Looking Good
Who is making those GT badges? If I can get one good one (even a rental), I can make several out of injection moulded black plastic or even CnC cut aluminum anodized black... very cool.
QUOTE(forrestkhaag @ Jun 15 2017, 08:20 AM)
Who is making those GT badges? If I can get one good one (even a rental), I can make several out of injection moulded black plastic or even CnC cut aluminum anodized black... very cool.
I made that one, just got an order to make 10 polished badges from a post on Facebook, will help pay for my 1.8 rebuild
QUOTE(Alphaogre @ Jun 15 2017, 08:54 AM)
I made mine a little more rigid
...I like the bracket on the firewall.
I nearly finished rebuilding the engine.
I have just the tinware, thermostat and final bits n bobs to finish.
Then onto the gearbox
I have just the tinware, thermostat and final bits n bobs to finish.
Then onto the gearbox
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QUOTE(Alphaogre @ Jun 15 2017, 08:54 AM)
I made mine a little more rigid
...I like the bracket on the firewall.
Thanks,
Yea, I kind of stole it from the GT style 1/2 cage mount then changed the down-tube angles since I am so big and my seat is pretty much up against the firewall...
Replaced the alternator in Dad's car. What a PITA! Need to get a new battery to run with it.
I hope it works because I don't want to change it out again!
I hope it works because I don't want to change it out again!
That's where having a lift comes in handy 
QUOTE(Alphaogre @ Jun 15 2017, 05:50 PM)
QUOTE(Mueller @ Jun 15 2017, 11:05 AM)
QUOTE(Alphaogre @ Jun 15 2017, 08:54 AM)
I made mine a little more rigid
...I like the bracket on the firewall.
Thanks,
Yea, I kind of stole it from the GT style 1/2 cage mount then changed the down-tube angles since I am so big and my seat is pretty much up against the firewall...
Is that your design and build or did you buy it?
QUOTE(falcor75 @ Jun 15 2017, 03:46 AM)
Yesterday I gave my 76 yearold mom a ride in the 914 for the first time. She thought it was too fast and too loud? Do I need need to change the Scart exhaust or my mom?
Keep the exhaust and give your mom a ride in a different car.
QUOTE(iamchappy @ Jun 14 2017, 04:01 PM)
Weld repair on my engine lid mount to firewall, been putting this off couldn't stand looking at the mis fit on the lid any longer.
Do you have any pictures of your engine lid hinge repair? I have two of these to do. One is just a simple weld on bracket base to the firewall but the other bracket broke loose and took about a 1 1/2" piece of the firewall with it. I was thinking of reinforcing the firewall with a backing plate welded in the back side. Anyone else do this?
Ying and Yang day,
After an eternity got the six onto its dolly and listened to Radio LeMans
Pedal box, loom, dashframe, upper column and front shifter just to go and the fun can begin
In moving the 911 it has sprung a fuel leak near the pump, hopefully it's just the hoses again. Ethanol in modern fuel seems to just chew through the rubber
Investigate tomorrow....
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After an eternity got the six onto its dolly and listened to Radio LeMans
Pedal box, loom, dashframe, upper column and front shifter just to go and the fun can begin
In moving the 911 it has sprung a fuel leak near the pump, hopefully it's just the hoses again. Ethanol in modern fuel seems to just chew through the rubber
Investigate tomorrow.... Click to view attachment
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Drove to East Texas for an open house at a VW shop. About 150 miles round trip. Met some nice East Texas folks for burgers and a beer beforehand and had a very cool Beck replica park next to me.
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