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what did you do to your 914 today |
Chris Lay |
Feb 10 2012, 07:24 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 34 Joined: 19-January 12 From: Lake Havasu Member No.: 14,029 Region Association: Southwest Region |
I installed my front trunk rubber seal. No biggie but it's something my car has not seen in 15 years. Kind of a milestone for me 'cause it means I'm getting close to end of a 20 year project.
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euro911 |
Feb 10 2012, 08:29 PM
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Retired & living the dream. God help me if I wake up! Group: Members Posts: 8,858 Joined: 2-December 06 From: So.Cal. & No.AZ (USA) Member No.: 7,300 Region Association: Southern California |
None of the FLAPS had any cup holders that I liked, so I scrounged up some 1/8" paneling and some doweling to see what I could come up with.
After construction and a couple of coats of stain, mounted it to the center arm rest. There's a bunch of paneling left over, maybe I'll make a new dash face and center console inserts (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) The mail man delivered a Tangerine firewall shifter bearing today. If I can get the bearing and replacement rear brake lines installed, Richard can come by to stuff the drive-train in (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif) I'd like to thank Doug for starting this thread (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif) Seeing what a lot of you guys are doing has motivated me to work on my car, and have accomplished quite a bit recently. Still a ways to go, but making fairly good progress. Keep posting your progress guys ... |
matthepcat |
Feb 11 2012, 12:15 PM
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Meat Popsicle Group: Members Posts: 1,462 Joined: 13-December 09 From: Saratoga CA Member No.: 11,125 Region Association: Northern California |
Pulled my gauges and sent them to ALs914 for a lighting upgrade.
Pulling wood dash to be the template for my new brushed aluminum one. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/img857.imageshack.us-11125-1328984135.1.jpg) Trying to decide to stay camel color interior (cheapest option), or to change it up. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif) I think Camel color looks good with Arena Red paint,but carpet stains easy. Matt |
euro911 |
Feb 11 2012, 02:05 PM
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Retired & living the dream. God help me if I wake up! Group: Members Posts: 8,858 Joined: 2-December 06 From: So.Cal. & No.AZ (USA) Member No.: 7,300 Region Association: Southern California |
You're changing out the wood for brushed aluminum, eh? What are you planning to do with the wood dash?
Looks like a pretty close match to my cup holder (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) Can I get you to make two templates so I can cut my paneling prior to tearing out my dash? |
Bob L. |
Feb 11 2012, 06:35 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 848 Joined: 7-August 11 From: Austin TX Member No.: 13,411 Region Association: Southwest Region |
I removed my pedal assembly for new brass bushings and I'm trying to remove the roll pin. I've soaked it in PBblaster, heated it up and have been beating on it... nothing! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/mad.gif)
Any tips? |
Eric_Shea |
Feb 11 2012, 09:57 PM
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PMB Performance Group: Admin Posts: 19,289 Joined: 3-September 03 From: Salt Lake City, UT Member No.: 1,110 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
Bob, do you have an air hammer and a pointed bit?
I've build a lot of those and that worked 100% of the time. It only goes so far but you can then easily finish it off with a proper punch. |
matthepcat |
Feb 12 2012, 01:47 AM
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Meat Popsicle Group: Members Posts: 1,462 Joined: 13-December 09 From: Saratoga CA Member No.: 11,125 Region Association: Northern California |
Yea, the dash is pretty nice but it's not the look I am going for with my new interior.
Plan to use it for a template, then get rid of it. You want it? You're changing out the wood for brushed aluminum, eh? What are you planning to do with the wood dash? Looks like a pretty close match to my cup holder (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) Can I get you to make two templates so I can cut my paneling prior to tearing out my dash? |
914pwer |
Feb 12 2012, 05:58 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 66 Joined: 14-August 07 From: sweden Member No.: 7,999 Region Association: None |
I did this yesterday first time i have driven my 914
i started the engine for the first time last weekend. this is so fun i have had this 914 for 10 years and finally i can se the end at the tunnel (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) My Webpage |
nsr-jamie |
Feb 12 2012, 08:56 AM
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914 guy in Japan Group: Members Posts: 1,182 Joined: 7-November 07 From: Nagoya, Japan Member No.: 8,305 Region Association: None |
My car was checked into the shop a few days ago for some elective work..the suspension is toast and time for a complete overhaul. Finally I got to get some of the parts installed. This weekend we redid the entire rear end with brand new yellow sport Koni shocks, the adjustable perch kit from Tarret Engineering along with their 150 pound spring kit. It sure looks pretty. In the next few days we are going to pull out the front tank to correctly install the front GPR bar and while at it do the Tangerine Racing steering coupler made out of Delrin along with the entire front suspension and new turbo tie rods (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) I can't wait to drive it again
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Bob L. |
Feb 12 2012, 09:52 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 848 Joined: 7-August 11 From: Austin TX Member No.: 13,411 Region Association: Southwest Region |
Bob, do you have an air hammer and a pointed bit? I've build a lot of those and that worked 100% of the time. It only goes so far but you can then easily finish it off with a proper punch. Nope, I don't. Air tools are just a dream right now. I bent my new HF punch, pounding on it. I guess I'll find a mechanic around my office, I'll bring the whole thing in. Should only take them a minute or so. Thanks. |
SLITS |
Feb 12 2012, 10:00 AM
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"This Utah shit is HARSH!" Group: Benefactors Posts: 13,602 Joined: 22-February 04 From: SoCal Mountains ... Member No.: 1,696 Region Association: None |
I charged the battery, started the Ghost, let it heat up and then shut it down. It was a powerful amount of work that made me sweat, so I had to have lunch and sit down for a while. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smoke.gif)
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Eric_Shea |
Feb 12 2012, 10:03 AM
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PMB Performance Group: Admin Posts: 19,289 Joined: 3-September 03 From: Salt Lake City, UT Member No.: 1,110 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
Here ya go Bob...
(IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads/post-2-1117908662.jpg) Here's a thought Slits... (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/www.worldslowestprices.com-1110-1329062635.1.jpg) |
euro911 |
Feb 12 2012, 01:08 PM
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Retired & living the dream. God help me if I wake up! Group: Members Posts: 8,858 Joined: 2-December 06 From: So.Cal. & No.AZ (USA) Member No.: 7,300 Region Association: Southern California |
Sure, Matt. My wife really would like a wood dash in her '71. When you're done with it, I can use it for a template as well.
Since both of our cars are 'street cars' (when they actually run), a little extra weight is acceptable. I'd like to get Al to do my gauges in the near future as well ... they're sweet I'll PM you for details. Yea, the dash is pretty nice but it's not the look I am going for with my new interior. Plan to use it for a template, then get rid of it. You want it? You're changing out the wood for brushed aluminum, eh? What are you planning to do with the wood dash? Looks like a pretty close match to my cup holder (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) Can I get you to make two templates so I can cut my paneling prior to tearing out my dash? |
euro911 |
Feb 12 2012, 01:17 PM
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Retired & living the dream. God help me if I wake up! Group: Members Posts: 8,858 Joined: 2-December 06 From: So.Cal. & No.AZ (USA) Member No.: 7,300 Region Association: Southern California |
I removed my pedal assembly for new brass bushings and I'm trying to remove the roll pin. I've soaked it in PBblaster, heated it up and have been beating on it... nothing! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/mad.gif) Bob, keep applying PB, it will eventually loosen it up.Any tips? Bruce Stone gave me a old (damaged) 6mm 12-point driver that he ground-down to the diameter needed to remove roll pins. If you can't find a suitable drift, and have access to a grinder, make one of these. (other items shown for comparative size reference only) I removed the A/C dryer from the wheel well, all associated hoses and wiring, wire-brushed and scrubbed the front trunk, applied rust mort where needed and made a template for a repair panel to cover the hole where the condenser used to be. Also installed Craig's (Camp914) euro front parking light kits and an old set of Pilot fog lights that were laying around. |
MrHyde |
Feb 12 2012, 03:28 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 525 Joined: 13-October 10 From: Ontario, Canada Member No.: 12,268 Region Association: None |
Made the interior L21E orange.. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) Camera can't quite get the colour right... lighting I suppose..
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euro911 |
Feb 12 2012, 04:28 PM
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Retired & living the dream. God help me if I wake up! Group: Members Posts: 8,858 Joined: 2-December 06 From: So.Cal. & No.AZ (USA) Member No.: 7,300 Region Association: Southern California |
I envy you guys who have the time and inclination to tear your cars totally apart and start over from scratch (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
Painted my silver 'summer' targa top sand beige to match the 'new' interior. With the car being black and having a silver top, I got tired of people asking if I was a Raiders fan ... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/mad.gif) The silver definitely kept the interior cooler when I had the black upholstery though. |
jimtab |
Feb 12 2012, 07:10 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,477 Joined: 5-January 03 From: Pacifica, California Member No.: 91 Region Association: Northern California |
This probably doesn't count....but I washed my windshield of "garage dust" and drove it to Santa Cruz (from Pacifica) had a nice visit with my brother and sister in law and Lyn and I stopped at Duarte's in Pescadero on the way back for some food...a great place by the way...and motored home in time to get the car in while the weather was still relatively warm and still dry....several thumbs up from other cars including some crazy sob in a new "911" who looked us over for a while and then passed a warp4 while waving and flashing his lights...those fuckers are fast....don't make much noise tho...a nearly perfect day....by the way, I did technically "work" on the car...you know, washing the window and all....
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JRust |
Feb 12 2012, 07:55 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 6,310 Joined: 10-January 03 From: Corvallis Oregon Member No.: 129 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
I put on some sound deadening on the firewall inside before putting the backpad back on. I also started to put some of the new carpet kit in the LE. I dropped off a ton of parts for powder coating this morning. Really only needed a pair of seat mounts/rails for the LE. I threw in an extra pair of those along with a full set of 2.0 engine tin, some heater parts & a set of intakes for a 2.0 with the plenum too. Guy has been really reasonable in the past. Hoping I don't show up next week to pick them up & a enormous bill (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) . I don't need most of the stuff. Just made sense to take more up there as he is an hour away from me (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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Eric_Shea |
Feb 12 2012, 07:58 PM
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PMB Performance Group: Admin Posts: 19,289 Joined: 3-September 03 From: Salt Lake City, UT Member No.: 1,110 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
Tore apart my heater lever and bagged everything up for plating etc.
(IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net-1110-1329098330.1.jpg) Wired and tested the Bosch cowl switch: (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net-1110-1329098332.2.jpg) Lights, camera, happy owner... (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net-1110-1329098332.3.jpg) Oui, Oui!! (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net-1110-1329098333.4.jpg) |
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