QUOTE(Series9 @ Jul 17 2006, 07:09 PM) 
I'm pretty sure that won't go over very well with Liz. She did a great job doing the shit work on HER car, but ........
Never hurts to ask.....
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I'm pretty sure that won't go over very well with Liz. She did a great job doing the shit work on HER car, but ........
Never hurts to ask.....
QUOTE(MW 914 @ Jul 17 2006, 07:19 PM)
QUOTE(Series9 @ Jul 17 2006, 07:09 PM)
I'm pretty sure that won't go over very well with Liz. She did a great job doing the shit work on HER car, but ........
Never hurts to ask.....
never hurts to ask... from a ways away! My mom has a seriously wicked backhand!
QUOTE(dinomium @ Jul 18 2006, 12:55 AM)
QUOTE(MW 914 @ Jul 17 2006, 07:19 PM)
QUOTE(Series9 @ Jul 17 2006, 07:09 PM)
I'm pretty sure that won't go over very well with Liz. She did a great job doing the shit work on HER car, but ........
Never hurts to ask.....
never hurts to ask... from a ways away! My mom has a seriously wicked backhand!
Let's start a fund to send Dino's mom to Arizona to backhand Mike!
Mike.. is that baby going to be ready for the drive up to the RRC?
QUOTE(AZ914 @ Jul 18 2006, 08:41 AM)
Mike.. is that baby going to be ready for the drive up to the RRC?
That is the plan!
beautiful lads!I'm jealous Mike
if that engine doesn't work out for ya, let me know, OK?
I used my STOCK 1984 flywheel and only used the starter ring, clutch and pressure plate in my recent conversion.
I already had all my parts from the previous 3.2 conversion (it was a 1987 engine). Back when we did the first one, KEP needed to do something to the 87 flywheel to make it work with the starter ring he provided.
The starter ring slipped right into my 1984 flywheel.
The last conversion had the KEP parts removed when it went back to using a 915/916 gearbox.
just my $0.02
I already had all my parts from the previous 3.2 conversion (it was a 1987 engine). Back when we did the first one, KEP needed to do something to the 87 flywheel to make it work with the starter ring he provided.
The starter ring slipped right into my 1984 flywheel.
The last conversion had the KEP parts removed when it went back to using a 915/916 gearbox.
just my $0.02
QUOTE(GTeener @ Jul 18 2006, 10:29 AM)
I'm jealous Mike
if that engine doesn't work out for ya, let me know, OK?
Gwen,
If I'm not happy with the car, you can have it...for free. Just come out here and pick it up. It's yours to keep. IF I'm not happy with it....
My car wants to be like Mike's when it grows up!
Nice work.
T
Nice work.
T
QUOTE(MW 914 @ Jul 18 2006, 01:39 PM)
If I'm not happy with the car, you can have it...for free. Just come out here and pick it up. It's yours to keep. IF I'm not happy with it....
I can tell already you're not going to be happy with it. So, I guess I better plan on a flight out to AZ soon, huh?
Ready for the 5-bolt parts:
Front too:
I bet this stuff is for sale. Contact Mike.
And:
Last. A nice 1.8 w/L Jet still on board:
QUOTE(Series9 @ Jul 19 2006, 04:07 PM)
I bet this stuff is for sale. Contact Mike.
I'll bet that Joe is right. Anything coming off the car not being used for the 3.2 is officially for sale. Motor, suspension, rotors...you know the drill. Just shoot me an email or PM so this thread doesn't turn into a classified ad.
Good grief Joe, at least photoshop those pics before you post them. My car is a filthy mess. 
How much for the drill? 
John
John
QUOTE(Flat VW @ Jul 19 2006, 04:19 PM)
How much for the drill?
John
I guess I should have shipped those redrilled rear hubs....bummer....I'm so lazy...... ![yellowsleep[1].gif](http://www.914world.com/bbs2/style_emoticons/default/yellowsleep[1].gif)
And it's been pressure washed already.
There was a mudslide in Moab. The RS looks the same.
Good grief Joe, at least photoshop those pics before you post them. My car is a filthy mess.
There was a mudslide in Moab. The RS looks the same.
QUOTE(MW 914 @ Jul 19 2006, 05:19 PM)
Good grief Joe, at least photoshop those pics before you post them. My car is a filthy mess.
What drill? 
How much for the drill?
John
QUOTE(Flat VW @ Jul 19 2006, 05:19 PM)
How much for the drill?
John
QUOTE(Series9 @ Jul 19 2006, 07:26 PM)
What drill?
QUOTE(Flat VW @ Jul 19 2006, 05:19 PM)
How much for the drill?
John
Re-read post 66...you'll get it.
QUOTE(Series9 @ Jul 19 2006, 06:20 PM)
And it's been pressure washed already.
There was a mudslide in Moab. The RS looks the same.
QUOTE(MW 914 @ Jul 19 2006, 05:19 PM)
Good grief Joe, at least photoshop those pics before you post them. My car is a filthy mess.
That's last years Moab mud!
Have I not taught you people anything 
Ferg
QUOTE(Ferg @ Jul 19 2006, 07:19 PM)
That's last years Moab mud!
Have I not taught you people anything Ferg
you've taught me that it's easier to sell your car than wash it.
QUOTE(TROJANMAN @ Jul 19 2006, 09:42 PM)
QUOTE(Ferg @ Jul 19 2006, 07:19 PM)
That's last years Moab mud!
Have I not taught you people anything Ferg
you've taught me that it's easier to sell your car than wash it.
Ok, so this begs the question.....
WHICH RIMS ARE GOING ON?
WHICH RIMS ARE GOING ON?
QUOTE(AZ914 @ Jul 20 2006, 08:54 AM)
Ok, so this begs the question.....
WHICH RIMS ARE GOING ON?
The plan is Fuchs, like your avatar. Size still to be determined. I plan to go 100% polished or chrome. BLING!
QUOTE(MW 914 @ Jul 20 2006, 09:03 AM)
The plan is Fuchs, like your avatar. Size still to be determined. I plan to go 100% polished or chrome. BLING!
Nice! I'd go with polished over chrome... Always have to worry about chipping/flaking etc. But thats just my opinion.
I'm running 16x6 with 205/55-16 (very close to stock rolling diameter) on all corners. 225s will fit on 7's but you may need to roll the lips or pull the fenders a bit.
Anyways, I'm enjoying the progress.
You are building my dream car. I did not realize the 901 transmission could keep up with the 3.2.
QUOTE(Greg Bell @ Jul 28 2006, 07:59 AM)
You are building my dream car. I did not realize the 901 transmission could keep up with the 3.2.
Some will argue that it won't/shouldn't. I don't plan on putting the car on the track so I think I'll be fine. If not, I'll step up when needed.
QUOTE(AZ914 @ Jul 20 2006, 09:41 AM)
QUOTE(MW 914 @ Jul 20 2006, 09:03 AM)
The plan is Fuchs, like your avatar. Size still to be determined. I plan to go 100% polished or chrome. BLING!
Nice! I'd go with polished over chrome... Always have to worry about chipping/flaking etc. But thats just my opinion.
I'm running 16x6 with 205/55-16 (very close to stock rolling diameter) on all corners. 225s will fit on 7's but you may need to roll the lips or pull the fenders a bit.
Anyways, I'm enjoying the progress.
do not chrome fuchs please....
search on pelican... it kinda weakens the wheel IIRC, and they will always flake later on.
hit me up for a possible deal at al reeds....
AA
QUOTE(Aaron Cox @ Jul 28 2006, 09:11 AM)
QUOTE(AZ914 @ Jul 20 2006, 09:41 AM)
QUOTE(MW 914 @ Jul 20 2006, 09:03 AM)
The plan is Fuchs, like your avatar. Size still to be determined. I plan to go 100% polished or chrome. BLING!
Nice! I'd go with polished over chrome... Always have to worry about chipping/flaking etc. But thats just my opinion.
Anyways, I'm enjoying the progress.
do not chrome fuchs please....
search on pelican... it kinda weakens the wheel IIRC, and they will always flake later on.
hit me up for a possible deal at al reeds....
AA
Trust me, you'll be happier with polished. It looks like the bling bling chrome and you won't have to hassle with chrome flaking. Ask me how I know
QUOTE(Aaron Cox @ Jul 28 2006, 09:11 AM)
QUOTE(AZ914 @ Jul 20 2006, 09:41 AM)
QUOTE(MW 914 @ Jul 20 2006, 09:03 AM)
The plan is Fuchs, like your avatar. Size still to be determined. I plan to go 100% polished or chrome. BLING!
Nice! I'd go with polished over chrome... Always have to worry about chipping/flaking etc. But thats just my opinion.
I'm running 16x6 with 205/55-16 (very close to stock rolling diameter) on all corners. 225s will fit on 7's but you may need to roll the lips or pull the fenders a bit.
Anyways, I'm enjoying the progress.
do not chrome fuchs please....
search on pelican... it kinda weakens the wheel IIRC, and they will always flake later on.
hit me up for a possible deal at al reeds....
AA
Every set I have seen were flaking.
AA, I'm gonna hit you up for that Al Reed deal when I secure some 7's and 8's.
QUOTE(jasons @ Jul 28 2006, 10:08 AM)
QUOTE(Aaron Cox @ Jul 28 2006, 09:11 AM)
QUOTE(AZ914 @ Jul 20 2006, 09:41 AM)
QUOTE(MW 914 @ Jul 20 2006, 09:03 AM)
The plan is Fuchs, like your avatar. Size still to be determined. I plan to go 100% polished or chrome. BLING!
Nice! I'd go with polished over chrome... Always have to worry about chipping/flaking etc. But thats just my opinion.
I'm running 16x6 with 205/55-16 (very close to stock rolling diameter) on all corners. 225s will fit on 7's but you may need to roll the lips or pull the fenders a bit.
Anyways, I'm enjoying the progress.
do not chrome fuchs please....
search on pelican... it kinda weakens the wheel IIRC, and they will always flake later on.
hit me up for a possible deal at al reeds....
AA
Every set I have seen were flaking.
AA, I'm gonna hit you up for that Al Reed deal when I secure some 7's and 8's.
Weidman Wheels in Oroville did my wheels and they are great!
Talk to Harvey 530-534-7903
5-bolt:
Test fit Cookie w/205/50-15:
last:
....if that yellow matched it wouldn't look half bad like that!
Nice!
QUOTE(MW 914 @ Jul 28 2006, 05:11 PM)
....if that yellow matched it wouldn't look half bad like that!I love Cookies on a 914. They fit on Mike's car, but the rotors are not yet installed. It's going to be TIGHT. The cool thing about 914s is that if the tire fits, it fits. If you can only get a piece of paper between the fender and the tire, that's cool, it fits.
I have some reservation that these will fit with the rotors installed.
More to follow.....
They fit on my stock fenders, but that color is the worst 
Gauges arrived:
set his rev limiter at 3500
QUOTE(VegasRacer @ Jul 28 2006, 07:58 PM)
set his rev limiter at 3500
to high?
Joe, Micheal
Wow! Looking good! Micheal POLISH, no chrome. My old 555 race car pic attached.
Dan
Wow! Looking good! Micheal POLISH, no chrome. My old 555 race car pic attached.
Dan
QUOTE(xitspd @ Jul 28 2006, 08:13 PM)
Joe, Micheal
Wow! Looking good! Micheal POLISH, no chrome. My old 555 race car pic attached.
Dan
Dan,
That is EXACTLY what I am going with. Looks great!!
All you need is a little milk to go with those cookies, lol
Are you really using those valve cover gaskets? I tried those once and went back to the stock type valve cover gaskets. I had troubles with them wanting to squish out and not feeling comfortable that I had the nuts tight enough.
You like them?
You like them?
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