I am just a newby here,I really do not know anyone yet.So when I saw that Jake was here,I had to ask.I have read alot about him.What I read has been very helpful.I also think, that him taken time to respond is super cool.Thanks Jake for pointing me in the right direction again.I did not mean any disrespect to anyone else here.I think this is a great club,and I apperciate all the help from everyone.I am still learning.This is my first 914 project,My father bought it new in 1975 then it had been sidelined since 1992.I am not a auto mechanic,but a fast learner and good with my hands.This car is like a part of my family, and link to my childhood.So many great times,so matter how much time, and money it takes,I am all in.My father is not in good health these days,but the day I got it running again.He made it down 2 staircases and outside to the garage, with his walker to see, the smile on his face was priceless.I can't wait till its done,to take him for a ride. Jason

Looks like they were just picking on you! I'm sure if they didn't like you they wouldn't have posted!

Don't worry....there is a ton of info on the board....the problem is that it usually comes with a ton of shit. Literally.

Most of the guys will give you crap because that is what they do well...a long with knowing a thing or two about 914's.

Welcome to the board! Get used to people messin with you, just the nature of 914land.

We need an emoticon of a donkey that looks like Einstein. It would be fitting to most of us that hang out here.

The smart ass comments always happen, and usually an answer that works is in the mix.

.......... I am fairly new on here as well ...... as was said there are gems in the mix of various answers ........

you can do it! we can help... but we tend to give everyone shit along the way.

Jason - welcome to the club and nice story about your Dad. There are quite a few 914's in NJ, PA, DE, MD, and VA. Come join us at ECC on Sept 12th. See the separate thread highlighted in the 'garage'. Don't worry about NOT driving a 914. You'll come away with the goal to make next year! Also - watch and be sure to attend HERSHEY pa next spring. Good luck on your project and fire away with the questions!

you just happened to post while a A.H.A meeting was in session [that would be ass hats anonymous] there are many that take place and can bust out at a moments notice..... some times with out notice.

don't worry about learning.. I've been doing this about 7 years, and some people here have been in 914s for 40... we are all still learning...

we've been known to show up at people's house to work on their 914s because 1 user that doesn't know what they are doing is frustrating, but 10... that's a party

Not sure anyone has been working on 914's for 40 years here...maybe 39 years.

And you know what they say: "You can't make an omelet without ruffling some feathers!"

Or something like that.

GreatPumpkin's car has a build date of 12/69

he will be 16 in October.... LOL.

the 70 was released in 69

keep on posting! Sorry if anyone flamed you. That's not what this board is supposed to be about.

Konrad

Its hard to communicate sarcasm and comedy in writing at times. I read your other post and see where they were trying to joke with you since you directly addressed Jake rather than just asking your question to the general public.
You havent offended anyone Dont take what you read too seriously as we like to kid around a lot.

ok...who was working on them in 69? I imagine it took at least a year before they started rusting on jackstands...

I personally inspected a 914 that was build in '68, so there you go.

Straight out of the A.H.A. users guide ...
Andy

This board wasn't even up in 69!

Jason,
Great story. I read your original post and somehow resisted telling you that Jake is the wrong guy to ask that question to. He knows about stock engines but his life is dedicated to improving on that.

If you are going to stay, and I encourage you to be advised it takes a thick skin sometimes. The A.H.A. is also known as the asshats association. Some of us need to pull our heads out of our asses once in a while. Just don't drop it like this guy did!

AAAAAAAAAAAWWWWWWWWWWWWWW, MAANNNNNNNNNN! Now we gotta lure some more fresh meat!

The Cap'n

Whoa! That's the lightest reply I've EVER seen from the Cap'n! Wait until you're on the receiving end of one of his pointed posts.... oh wait, you were

Where is drexel Pa. Im in south central pa in York. I keep spotting 914s here and there from people who are not on this site. In fact i just spotted an orange one 74-5 off pa74 in dover.

Nobody ever gave me any shit. Does that mean I am not liked?? Somebody better give me some shit right away, I feel slighted. Whats the biggest tire I can fit on my 914?

I almost forgot - welcome aboard...

I don't have feathers.

I guess I missed it. I can't say I'm surprised though. Anywho...

Need some more pictures of a check strap, Trev?

42. It's ALWAYS 42. Don't you EVER remember ANYTHING?

There, feel better now?


The Cap'n

The only thing we have to fear is fear itself. And spiders.

Ahhh Damn it! Now I suppose someone is going to have to get Mark some feathers or he is going to whine about that...

See what you started?

Seriously Jason, I have 5000+ posts most of them stupid. There is a guy here on his way to 10000 posts that are mostly just pictures. (I love your pics, TC! )You post one stupid thing and you feel the need to apologize? Tell them to FO! (unless of course you are 16 then don't be using language like that)

Did you ever get an answer to your question?

Man I always miss the good sH!t.......did you guy scare him off already???

See thats what happens when Dr Evil says I gotta have these little cups on the tranny mount tops.....I gotta go make em on the mill. I knew that thing would come in handy......

Oh BTW....umm whoever you are welcome to zee club!

Josh

who are you again?

That enough?

And yeah Jaymann ... we were just jacking with you (MOST OF US ANYWAY) .... don't take it seriously or you will develop a complex and a head tick.

we don't want you turning into a Alphy..... that kid couldn't take it...... ran off with his mangina all hurt!

A$$holes!!!!

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hijack: I've got some 1.7 washers that are basically the same thing but with a little cutout.
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thanks man but I made some up on the milling machine out of some material that looked like aluminum but wieghed more and cut like steel (from the scrap bin @ local metal supply joint)......same idea cut out in the middle that fits over the top, doesnt rotate due to flat sides and will not let the tranny slide out.

I had to use that there machine fer sumthin...!

Josh

BTW New guy...you still here?

TITANIUM!!! Where's Alpha?