Now the motor is officially ready for reassembly with this fresh batch of zinc plating.


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Very nice. I love plated and powder coated parts.

Jeffery,
Looking good.. You doing a great Job..
914/Alan

Great job Jeff. Can’t wait to see the final product.

My new clutch kit has been AWOL since November 21st, but finally arrived today

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Have also been working with Kevin @KCR Transmissions and he advised me on required parts for the rebuild. I have sourced all Genuine Porsche parts including:


main shaft bearing Part #: 999-053-025-00

1st/Reverse slider, Part # 911-302-226-00 (bag is marked made in West Germany so you know its been around for a few years )

(5) synchronizers for all gears, Part # 911-302-301-13

Complete Gasket Set, Part # 901-300-901-00

1st gear engagement teeth, Part # 901 302 241 06

Shout out to all the vendors including:

AASE Sales
Patrick Motorsports
Sunset Porsche

She is going to shift silky smooth for sure when put back together.

Everything has arrived at KCR and now ready for reassembly!

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Jeffrey,

Your car is looking great and the level of detail you are putting into it make me want it. If you ever want to sell this car call me. It’s the color that I want and the rest makes it a good deal.

Bob B

Very flattering and kind of you to say. However, the plan right now is getting it finished and enjoying it as the super clean & proper running classic 914 that I envision it to be.

Here are some bonus pics of the fuel tank you sold me after powder coating!

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You are very inspring as I chase the same goal. Keep 'em coming!

You are the man for the info on who does good work in the L.A. area. Very good information to have and share. Who did your bumpers around here?

Thanks,

Bob B

Truth be known, my body shop is bringing them down to Mexico to do them the Old Fashioned Way! I told them that I'd be better off not knowing that parts of my car will be leaving the country.

Actually, its your build that is inspiring as your car needs significantly more time and attention to bring it back. The awesome thing is that you can do the work yourself. I'm just the general contractor on my project with minor cleaning and reassembly.

Lookin' good!

Konrad

Great restoration project, so glad to see people go the extra mile to make up for the slackers and hacks such as myself

Thanks for the encouragement, My motivation is that I never want to tear it apart again so might as well do it right. So far I have been very fortunate to source the Genuine Parts required especially for the engine and transmission build among others.

For the rest, there is 914Rubber so there is no compromise with this car. If it wasn't a '73 2.0 there is no way I would undertake such a project.

As another Marathon Blue car owner, I am thoroughly enjoying your restoration. Thanks for all the pictures.

Which paint manufacturer had the best color match? I painted the interior and front trunk of my car years ago, but the color wasn't exact. The original had some gold tones that weren't in the new paint. That paint came from NAPA.

The spray out from NAPA had too much silver and not enough blue. I can not recall the paint manufacturer of the spray out that was approved, but can update you on Tuesday as I will be out at the shop to check in.


The front pan and hell hole weld repairs have been completed and blocking begins next week.

nice 914. I'm on my second. Adding the finishing touches on once and about to get stuck into another.

Lock cylinders have been cleaned and several new tumblers added to replace the worn ones. Now paired with a new and shiny set of door handles.

Before and after pics


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Body work is progressing slowly with the Holidays taking up a big chunk of time and now the push is on for completion of prep and hope to get the car into the booth within 3 weeks.

Donor Front trunk pan has been welded in and just needs some prepping and seam sealer....


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AFTER PICS

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Jeffrey,

Spare no expense with my car. O, your car but my future car.

Bob B

That’s right out of my play book! I told Euro911 the same thing about his 1966 912!

Super Shiny Yellow Zinc Plating too.


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Transmission Rebuild is Now Complete!




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That was his 66 911

Bob B

Both Lids & Doors are in the booth and ready to be installed on the car for blocking. Fluorescent lighting is harsh as evidenced by the color difference in the photos.

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Wowzers. I'm jealous.

So shiny... Your car is going to look amazing.

Nice progress.

Color Match to approved sample card is excellent and looks way better on a full panel.

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Just received my set of back up gauges as my original set went AWOL! Long story, but should have them here on Monday.

Shout out to Mark Heard for hooking me up with this gorgeous refurbed set...and remember to support our member vendors!!!

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Looks great and very jealous.

Got my original set of Restored Gauges back today to go along with the back up set that was acquired just in case.

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Fill my eyes with that double vision
No disguise for that double vision
Ooh, when it gets through to me, it's always new to me
My double vision always seems to get the best of me, the best of me, yeah-ah
Ooh, double vision, I need my double vision
Ooh, It takes me out of my head, takin' me out of my head
Ooh, I get my double vision
Ooh, seeing double double, double vision
Ooh, oh my double vision
Ooh, double vision
Yeah-ah, I get double vision, ooh . . .Songwriters: Lou Gramm / Mick Jones

Picked up a second round of parts for powder coating from the body shop. In particular need of extra attention are the fog lights:

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-fog light housings will be powder coated inside & out

-procured a new set of Hella TN4 lenses with seals & protectors from 914 Rubber

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-just need advice on how to refurb the inside of the reflectors where corrosion is present

Any Ideas???

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Some More Pieces Parts getting sorted. Will bring required hardware back to the body shop on Thursday so the doors can be hung and blocking will begin.

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Nice fresh parts!

Bob B

Bumpers are on their way to Mexico for Re-Chroming & The Clean Up Continues! Car Is Scheduled for the Paint Booth late next week, however, that probably means week after next! Regardless, getting closer......

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Paint has been delayed several weeks, but final prep should be completed by the end of the week. Doubtful though that the car will get into the booth with this much rain and humidity.

In the meantime, have been collecting many NOS and excellent condition parts required. As stated, this thread will serve as the documentation for the restoration so going to keep posting parts as they get acquired:

Window Regulators and Lifters. Was shocked to see that these regulators are original and not re-furbed like the accompanying lifters. Acquired these along with an original 12V ignition coil from Retro Automotive Products in NH. They don't get much bandwidth on the forum, but they have a great selection of really clean parts at fair pricing.

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Scored a spare MPS and trigger points because you just never know when that may come in handy. NOS seat belt light and low tone horn from 914Sixer Also a set of rear targa latches from bdstone914

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Vacuum Hose Kit & Interior Hardware Kit from AA. I know they get a bad rap here, but overall a decent experience. One billing issue with respect to delivery charges, but that was rectified and I'm OK with it.

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Hope to have more updates by later in the week.

Who is doing your bumper chrome?

My body shop has a vendor in Riverside that brings them over the border, not sure who it is though. I can inquire if you would like to know. Price was reasonable too.

Once they get this '65 out of the booth and final prep, it'll be the 914's turn.

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Just need the trunks and doors put on and then blocked and car will be painted in short order.

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Bumpers are back from Chroming and came out AAAmazing!

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I'll bet it's getting harder to sleep at night. Looking good.

Side note: when I bought a new 914 1.7 in '73, my trade-in was a '66 2+2 Mustang. I went from one great car to another.

just read thru the whole thread and we are about at the same point in our peojects- i just didnt do the 2056 like i wanted, not in the budget- i would have liked to have bought the 2056 that Mike Blizzard sold but i didnt see it soon enough- i might still do upper end i have not decided,- you will be glad you did- also just sent my COA in so i wonder if i will get that same issue as you had with the color code, i have custom one year color L99k-copper metallic so it will be interesting to see how that shows up on the COA- looking forward to seeing your car back on the road- my paint should be done about the same time as yours!

oh and there was a 65 mustang in the same shop as my car as well! keeping it in good company- I didn't take any pictures, but there was a '69 jag convertible that was just painted and being reassembled

Who did your chrome?? they look great!

Nice Jeffrey! Your car will be running soon and hoping Oscar will do the Temecula Fun Day again! And maybe your son can drive ur boxster and you drive your beautiful restored 73 914!

I'm excited to get the car back and get it finished up. The enjoyment for me comes from driving it, not working on it.

I would recommend that if you are going to get into the motor to split the case and do the whole thing. Many people suggested just a top end refresh and as you can see from earlier in the thread, in addition to valve guides, my Cam was in serious need of attention.

So if you are going to spend time and money, I'd do the whole thing so hopefully you won't have to go through the process again.

Please keep me updated on your progress on a another great option color 914!

45 Year Old, original set of Blue & Yellow Plates now officially assigned to a certain 1973 Porsche 914 thanks to CA DMV Year of Manufacture program!

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I need to learn to put on a bib before opening this thread so I don't get drool all over my shirt!