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| 73p914 |
 Oct 27 2004, 10:51 PM
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well i of course have a 914(1973). and it just seems like the work is never ending. i sometimes i just want to stop working on it but then relize how cool it is to be one of the only 18 year olds to own such a beautiful piece of history!!! just need some helpful push along words... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/ohmy.gif)
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| DonTraver |
Oct 28 2004, 09:27 AM
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Discouraged? You bet, we've all been there. Should have seen me during my paint job, or the ignition problem, etc. But when they're running sweet, there's nothing like them.
Make a list of all that needs to be done, I know, a really long list, lol, was for me too. Pick something off the list, concentrate on that one item until it's done, cross it off, pick something else. Keep a complete record of all work done, how you did it, parts, troubleshooting, etc. I've got my history on the computer for the car, from the beginning of the restoration till done, long. Ask for help, especially with troubleshooting, I know that's not a guy thing, but no one knows everything (except the Richard Simmons guy last weekend in Riverside at the BBQ), I get stares and compliment on my 914-6 all the time now, but it took me 2 1/2 years to finish the restoration. I'm a retired Navy Chief Engineman, Fleet Diesel Inspector, 30+ years, and I'm the first to admit, Beats the Hell out of me, lol. Machines and People have one trait in common, they will all throw you curves. Hope this helps, I have a lot of 914-4 parts, if you need any let me know, they're free. Take Care, Don |
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