Well exhaust is coming off. OEM stuff is going on for now. Also gonna start rear GT valance flares this week. Then start to work on some new exhaust for a fall/winter release.Click to view attachment

Finished a few changes.Click to view attachment

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You running a stock style sport muffler...

Yup very salty about what took place so I am starting fresh.

A nice shot of the car from today. I only have 1 tail pipe live and that has really made the perfect mix of air-cooled sounds. Click to view attachment

That is one sweet car. Glad your pleased with the current muffler. Looks nice on there.

Very nice...I looked inside my passenger cabin and almost gave up. Seeing one getting the finishing touches makes me want to start finally putting stuff together.

Just had to get rid of all the stainless on the car to make me feel better. Not that there is anything wrong with the stainless just how everything went down.

You have a great looking car! Enjoy!

This 914 is nuts, Ben.

Do not sell, brother.

Ben, When you say "one tail pipe live" are you saying only one outlet, the other plugged??

Yes.. works perfectly.

Thanks.. I like it to much unless comes cash in hand its staying. The 928 is gonna go for sure. I dislike having 2 cars at once to work on.

^ Glad to hear that.

The best way forward with a 914 (IMHO) is to simply resolve not to sell. As much as I like 928s (and that's a lot), I've come to view the 914 as something from Porsche that just keeps getting more and more attractive with time. They do so many things well, check so many boxes, and are aging better than ever.

A few pictures from today.. found another oil leak.. ugh such fun. Click to view attachment

To many batteries to maintain, can't drive all the toys enough, project after project. I'm down to my 914 and Bug. It's mostly doable now the 914 is 95% done.

Love the shot of your 914, looks great!

That thing is hot sh!t. Don't ever sell it.

Thanks Brian.. I tuned the carbs today and it is running great now but started leaking on passenger side valve cover.. darn it. Might have to do an engine out soon.

To many batteries for sure.

Current count is 2 DD for my wife and I
944 (sons)
928 that is still a project but runs
914-6
Honda accord (son #2)
Honda civi (son #1)
Subaru (son #3)
914 2.0 (@ my dad's and coming here soon
Then the 99 malibu ski boat.

Lots of batteries and gets overwhelming.

I just spent several hours pouring over your build thread, absoutly outstanding work! ( on top of your side hussle) talk about being BUILT not bought, I can only dream of such a fine Teener; mabey one day. Next COTM for sure, congrats on a well built machine.

Todd

Thanks so much. It was a lot of work and still more to do but I enjoy the car.

Well turns out valve cover exhaust side gasket is not sealing. Ugh just changed to oil and now get to throw out all the vr1 I just put in there.

Why do you have to throw it out?

I don't want to drain into a dirty drain pan and then pour it back into the tank. Just will start fresh.

My sons talked me into putting center caps today. Thoughts?

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Most people will say you need them to look “finished”. I personally like the gt look. No caps, no rear valance, etc. but stuff like this, you can go back and forth as the mood suits you.

One of the rare times I disagree with Mark; I like them with the caps, finishes it off.

But... don't hate me, on a GT look car like yours, I love the RSR finish on the Fuchs.

Cheers,
Michael

Yeah, have to go with the polished centers to match the paddles.

Thanks everyone. Also should have updated that fixed the rocker shaft by putting a new one in and torqued to 200 inch lbs. Hopefully all is well now..

That is such a beautifully built 914..very inspiring!

Antoine

Thank you and I believe it is the same color as yours @TRS63 ?

Yes to the caps.

Thanks and I think I agree. They will stay on for now..

The car looks great! As a few others have said, your car is inspiring!

The car looks great! As a few others have said, your car is inspiring!

The point on the bottom of the crest should point to the valve stem.

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My sons talked me into putting center caps today. Thoughts?

The point on the bottom of the crest should point to the valve stem.
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I was just going to post that...that's how the factory does it
What a GREAT looking car!!!

Beautiful car and I do like the wheels more with the caps on.

Oh jeez that completely slipped my mind. I will fix that.

Father's day gifts. 3 color tunes so I can do 1 bank at a time and thr bad boy 220 ft lb ratchet.Click to view attachment

I have never heard of a color tune. Watched a quick YouTube. Is this only used for idle settings?

Would be interested if you would be willing to do a YouTube video on how you used it on your six.

I first heard about it from performance oriented. That is what is suggested. Once I get around to doing it I might do a youtube.

Paint correction on my sons 944 and saw a nice shot. Click to view attachment

Nice!

My co worker and I had a little car show at work by chance. Cool GTO.Click to view attachment

Well first semi big mishap. Driving down the road and I see my new windshield trim fly up in the air. Got home with it bent but able to bend back into shape and see that all the windshield clips cracked and broken now.. so now some 3m window weld in a few spots. So disappointing. Should have bought factory ones

Fortunately you did not lose the trim. Things happen when you drive them - I know.

Oh man. I feel for you. That sucks. I'm glad there wasn't any collateral damage. I'm glad I threw my bag of windshield clips in the trash and bought factory, but only because I was lucky to be warmed by someone here on the World. I honestly don't even know why there is an aftermarket version of those clips. The factory ones are not expensive. Thank goodness for 3M adhesives. My trim was held on with 3M weatherstrip adhesive for years before the restoration.