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Finally Done, Restoring a 74 |
chandler1969 |
Jul 31 2015, 12:10 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 112 Joined: 2-January 06 From: Georgetown, Ky Member No.: 5,352 Region Association: None |
Stopped by the body shop today. We have Paint!
In May of 2014, I was hit by a mailman. He hit me square in the passenger rear quarter panel. That was completely replaced from a parts car. While the body guy was working on that, I had him cut out all rust that we could find on the body. Sails, rear hood, on both doors, both front quarter panels and around the door frame. Alot of it he had to cut the rust and weld in new metal. No rust underneath or in the hell hole. Also had a mechanic with 40 years experience with 914's pull the engine. He replaced all seals, did a valve adjustment, replaced shift rod bushings and front brakes. He also sealed up all the freeze plugs. I have new tires waiting to be put on as well. Cant wait to drive it! It's going to be like a new car. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) Finally got the car back. It looks really good. I'll take/post more detailed pics shortly. I put new tires on but need to find a place that can do an alignment. NTB said they couldnt for this car. Gotta replace the clutch cable as well. |
chandler1969 |
Jul 31 2015, 12:23 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 112 Joined: 2-January 06 From: Georgetown, Ky Member No.: 5,352 Region Association: None |
Kenny's Autobody in Nicholasville KY. He has lots of experience with 914s. The only reason I took it to him.
Is there a difference between a freeze plug and a galley plug? Kenny had to move the car, when he went to move it back a galley plug blew leaving all the oil on the ground. Thank goodness it didnt happen doing 55 down the road. Thus the reason I had Dan pull the engine to fix and while he was in there..... |
robby750 |
Jul 31 2015, 04:00 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 646 Joined: 6-April 03 From: Lexington, Ky Member No.: 521 Region Association: South East States |
Kenny's Autobody in Nicholasville KY. He has lots of experience with 914s. The only reason I took it to him. Is there a difference between a freeze plug and a galley plug? Kenny had to move the car, when he went to move it back a galley plug blew leaving all the oil on the ground. Thank goodness it didnt happen doing 55 down the road. Thus the reason I had Dan pull the engine to fix and while he was in there..... I thought the location of the picture looked familiar, Kenny did my car too. His shop was the only place that would touch a 914. Mine was painted almost 15 years ago. Is your mechanic Dan Puchalski? He rebuilt my engine. |
chandler1969 |
Jul 31 2015, 05:29 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 112 Joined: 2-January 06 From: Georgetown, Ky Member No.: 5,352 Region Association: None |
Kenny's Autobody in Nicholasville KY. He has lots of experience with 914s. The only reason I took it to him. Is there a difference between a freeze plug and a galley plug? Kenny had to move the car, when he went to move it back a galley plug blew leaving all the oil on the ground. Thank goodness it didnt happen doing 55 down the road. Thus the reason I had Dan pull the engine to fix and while he was in there..... I thought the location of the picture looked familiar, Kenny did my car too. His shop was the only place that would touch a 914. Mine was painted almost 15 years ago. Is your mechanic Dan Puchalski? He rebuilt my engine. Kenny is doing a great job on the car. He certainly knows what he is doing. Thats Dan. He sold Stuttgart Motors a year or two ago. I cant wait to drive it. Dan is a good guy. Very knowledgeable. There are quite a few 914s in Lexington. |
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