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watsonrx13
post Jun 7 2008, 05:43 PM
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Huge weekend, I had SafeLite come out and install the windshield..... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif) , it's starting to look like a car that can actually be driven..... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif)

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Also, got some of my parts in and installed them, the firewall gear shifter bushing, speedo, throttle and clutch cable....

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Now, I've been notified that the engine shelf has been shipped and I should get it next week, with welding to commence. Also, I have a box of tune-up parts coming soon. BTW, I shipped the FI injectors to Cruzin Performance, MI, and should get them back in a week or so....

Stay tuned...

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post Jun 7 2008, 05:46 PM
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QUOTE(evan @ May 11 2008, 07:46 PM) *

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Rob, loved the work on the previous car! Turned out awesome, and your attention to detail start to finish is to be admired. So when can I bring my car down to you for a little nip and tuck??
Evan]


Evan, didn't see your reply earlier... Let me know when you want to bring your car down.... Driver or trailer it, and bring a bag of money..... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

Thanks again for the compliments....

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post Jun 14 2008, 03:19 PM
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I finally got my engine shelf from R-D this week and installed it and the battery tray today....

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Yesterday was my birthday and Robin had her brother build me a pole barn on the 25' x 50' concrete slab out at my 'shop'. I now have a much larger area to work on the cars... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smash.gif)

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post Jul 1 2008, 04:33 PM
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Well, I schedule to take this week off to attend Parade in NC, but personal issues came up and my wife and I decided not to go. I still took the week off and worked on this car.....

I finished prepping the engine compartment, rear fender wells and rear trunk floor... Here's the new engine console, engine shelf and battery tray in color... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

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Here's a shot of the driver's side....

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I also installed the rear suspension and sway bar....

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post Jul 1 2008, 06:18 PM
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post Sep 17 2008, 07:03 PM
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Well, it's been a couple of very HOT months working on the car. Last month I removed the FI and cleaned the engine and installed the vacuum and fuel lines.

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I then installed the engine and got it to run, but it was idling at 3000 rpm.
After asking for advice from the members here, I was able to track down the vacuum leaks and I got the car to idle at 900 rpm this weekend....

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post Sep 24 2008, 07:09 PM
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Well, today I called the insurance company and got the car insured.... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif) I'll go to the DMV tomorrow and transfer the tag to my new drivable car....

Here's the pics I sent to the insurance company... I still have more work to do on the car, but now I'll be able to drive it and enjoy the cool weather coming to FL.

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post Sep 24 2008, 07:42 PM
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Wow! Great progress! I deem this 914 saved from the rust monster!
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post Dec 7 2008, 03:05 PM
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I decided I didn't like the way the car looked after I painted myself, so I sanded all of the panels and reprimered it. I'll take to a professional painter and have them shoot the color.... It took me several days to get the front and rear trunk lids correct, but just a couple of hours per fender/door areas.

Here's a shot after I sanded all of the panels. You'll noticed that I removed the front and rear trunk and engine lids, along with the windows. Also, I taped up the front trunk area to minimize the dust.

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Here's a shot of it taped up. You'll also notice that I taped the paper to the floor, to keep any overspray off the suspension pieces...

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Finally, new primer....

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post Dec 7 2008, 05:01 PM
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Rob,

I had not noticed this thread before. You are doing a great job with this one. I Can't wait to see it person someday.

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post Dec 7 2008, 06:30 PM
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Great work. I hope to have the same success.
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post Dec 7 2008, 06:43 PM
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Good idea taping the paper to the slab. Helps keep the dust down too.

I remember long ago reading a tip about wetting the slab down to control dust and flying dirt also.
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post Dec 9 2008, 05:40 PM
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I removed the paper and tape and installed all of the lids. I'm going to take the car to an auto body paint shop and have them finish aligning everything, the paint it using base coat/clear coat. And yes, I'll keep the original Bahia Red.

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post Mar 4 2009, 05:40 PM
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I finally took the car to the paint shop in January. They worked on it and painted it. I picked it up eary February and I started putting things back on it. Here's the latest pics. I've very happy with the paint job. I still have some more adjustments and small parts to install, but I should have it back together by the end of this month. Once I get everything back together, I'll put it up for sale....

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post Mar 4 2009, 05:42 PM
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Some more pics... After I put the interior back together, I'll add more pictures...

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post Jul 6 2014, 09:53 AM
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Forgot to add update to this posting.

Car for sale Feb 2014

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Sold June 2014 going to Michigan

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See my web site for more details: http://www.tampabay914.com/SN_4742905914.html

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