The Lee Cyr 914 Memorial Build Off Classic! BUTTERCUP IS RUNNING, THANK YOU 914WORLD YOU ALL ARE THE BEST! VIDEO POSTED! |
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The Lee Cyr 914 Memorial Build Off Classic! BUTTERCUP IS RUNNING, THANK YOU 914WORLD YOU ALL ARE THE BEST! VIDEO POSTED! |
ClayPerrine |
Mar 19 2010, 08:46 AM
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Life's been good to me so far..... Group: Admin Posts: 15,902 Joined: 11-September 03 From: Hurst, TX. Member No.: 1,143 Region Association: NineFourteenerVille |
Wonderful! I wish I could have made it out for the build, you all did a great job putting it together. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif) I do have one bad piece of news, tho, the rear targa latches are on the wrong sides. THANKS! I'll get the latches switched. This forum is so awesome; help is just a keyboard away! I wish you all were closer, but I'll keep plugging away on these little details to be fixed, and look forward to the day when Buttercup gets to gather with other 914s! Wait until you are putting on that (IMG:style_emoticons/default/slap.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/ar15.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/screwy.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/hissyfit.gif) targa pad that goes over the targa catches. Getting the screws started in the bottom of the holes is a job that would try the patience of Jobe. |
tat2dphreak |
Mar 19 2010, 08:48 AM
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stoya, stoya, stoya Group: Benefactors Posts: 8,797 Joined: 6-June 03 From: Wylie, TX Member No.: 792 Region Association: Southwest Region |
QUOTE Getting the screws started in the bottom of the holes is a job that would try the patience of Jobe. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) QFT every time I look at this thread I can't help but think how amazing it looks! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif) if that place was decorated a little more like a 50s diner, it could be a Calendar shot! |
Kansas 914 |
Mar 19 2010, 08:57 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,999 Joined: 1-March 03 From: Durango, Colorado Member No.: 373 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
every time I look at this thread I can't help but think how amazing it looks! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif) if that place was decorated a little more like a 50s diner, it could be a Calendar shot! Yep - I find myself staring at that picture a lot too........... |
Mary Shortridge |
Mar 25 2010, 04:31 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 221 Joined: 27-July 09 From: Garden City, KS Member No.: 10,616 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
AND THERE WAS LIGHT!!!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) Thanks to Ed's detailed directions, I got the tag lights working this afternoon! It probably doesn't sound like that big a deal, but it is one more item crossed off the list, and means there isn't a problem with the wiring for Dwayne to hunt down for me.
Now, I need advice on what is still wrong with my latches. I switched them to the correct location, but the hook still doesn't want to go up over the post on the targa top. Should I put some washers under the "post" hardware to lower them a bit, so that the hook might be able to reach? Or perhaps the latches are put together wrong? Any advice appreciated. I also thought I'd make you dog lovers smile at my guard dog. Molly is very protective of her "little car". She is my poster child for orthodontia! (My friend suggests she needs her hair dyed black so I don't have to constantly vaccuum Buttercup!) Attached image(s) |
john grier |
Mar 25 2010, 05:45 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 303 Joined: 27-June 04 From: Hermitage, Tn Member No.: 2,265 Region Association: South East States |
Mary,
We all go through this, I think where latches you put on are sloted. You have to balance them locking the top down and then tighten the latches. Oh, where is the back pad. They look so much nicer with one even if it is cracked John |
Mary Shortridge |
Mar 25 2010, 05:58 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 221 Joined: 27-July 09 From: Garden City, KS Member No.: 10,616 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
Mary, We all go through this, I think where latches you put on are sloted. You have to balance them locking the top down and then tighten the latches. Oh, where is the back pad. They look so much nicer with one even if it is cracked John Not slotted enough to reach any better than pictured... I have them pushed up as far as possible... I don't have the upholstered piece on yet, until I get this issue sorted out. Any other ideas? Do the hooks look like they are on the hardware correctly? THANKS!!!!! |
Dr Evil |
Mar 25 2010, 08:52 PM
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Send me your transmission! Group: Members Posts: 23,032 Joined: 21-November 03 From: Loveland, OH 45140 Member No.: 1,372 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Mary,
are you still having a fuse blow when you use your hazards? Are your turn signals still out? I have been wicked busy so I havent dont the simple schematic for ya. If these are still issues, I will see what I can do. |
Gint |
Mar 26 2010, 10:02 AM
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Mike Ginter Group: Admin Posts: 16,094 Joined: 26-December 02 From: Denver CO. Member No.: 20 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
Mary, try pushing down on the corner of the top. If you put new seals and such on the top it may just be a case of them not be compressed yet. Are the front latches latched?
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bandjoey |
Mar 26 2010, 12:52 PM
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bandjoey Group: Members Posts: 4,930 Joined: 26-September 07 From: Bedford Tx Member No.: 8,156 Region Association: Southwest Region |
From my distant memory it seem like there are 2 different tops, the difference being the rubber block that butts down on the latch. One is taller than the other. If it's the rubber pad, you might try shaving a little off of the block of rubber. Someone expert in top heritage can pipe in on this.
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Mary Shortridge |
Apr 1 2010, 01:44 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 221 Joined: 27-July 09 From: Garden City, KS Member No.: 10,616 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
Boy, do I feel stupid! But VICTORIOUS!
Yesterday an airplane builder friend of mine stopped by. Told him of my targa top dilemma, with latches not wanting to rise up high enough to catch the peg. DUH!!!!!!!!!!!!! The screw heads were too tall, and the hook wasn't able to slide past the screw head! Today I bought new flat head screws from the local hardware store (metric, can you believe it! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)) . Came home and installed, and YIPPEE!!!! Targa top goes on, no problem! A small step for Buttercup and a giant leap for Mary! Also, he suggested I stuff a rag or something similar in the top of my upholstery, to keep from losing screws down behind, when I invariably drop them. I am making progress! |
Kansas 914 |
Apr 1 2010, 01:49 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,999 Joined: 1-March 03 From: Durango, Colorado Member No.: 373 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
Also, he suggested I stuff a rag or something similar in the top of my upholstery, to keep from losing screws down behind, when I invariably drop them. I am making progress! This is great news - I know who to call now when I get to putting my targa pieces back together (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) |
Mary Shortridge |
Apr 1 2010, 01:51 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 221 Joined: 27-July 09 From: Garden City, KS Member No.: 10,616 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
Also, he suggested I stuff a rag or something similar in the top of my upholstery, to keep from losing screws down behind, when I invariably drop them. I am making progress! This is great news - I know who to call now when I get to putting my targa pieces back together (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) Yeah, as long as you don't care how long it takes! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) And how many advisors I have helping!!!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/cheer.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/cheer.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/cheer.gif) |
rick 918-S |
Apr 1 2010, 03:19 PM
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Hey nice rack! -Celette Group: Members Posts: 20,785 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Now in Superior WI Member No.: 43 Region Association: Northstar Region |
Oh ya. I can see that now! Good job mary!
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Gint |
Apr 1 2010, 05:42 PM
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Mike Ginter Group: Admin Posts: 16,094 Joined: 26-December 02 From: Denver CO. Member No.: 20 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
Also, he suggested I stuff a rag or something similar in the top of my upholstery, to keep from losing screws down behind, when I invariably drop them. I am making progress! This is great news - I know who to call now when I get to putting my targa pieces back together (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)Yeah, as long as you don't care how long it takes! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) And how many advisors I have helping!!!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/cheer.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/cheer.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/cheer.gif) |
Kansas 914 |
Apr 5 2010, 08:58 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,999 Joined: 1-March 03 From: Durango, Colorado Member No.: 373 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
I know Jaime might be working on a real video - but I thought I would post my time lapse from the build - it is all 3 1/2 days of the build in one video - with some early images of the car - and some music from the era (1973 or so).
The video is 20 minutes long. I am working on trimming it down to under 10 minutes so I can get it posted up to YouTube. There are 3 versions depending on your bandwidth - try the best quality version first and you may have to work down to something less. High Quality Medium Quality Low Quality |
Mary Shortridge |
Apr 5 2010, 09:08 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 221 Joined: 27-July 09 From: Garden City, KS Member No.: 10,616 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!!!!!!!!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving-girl.gif)
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hot_shoe914 |
Apr 5 2010, 09:54 AM
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on ramp passer Group: Members Posts: 3,806 Joined: 20-November 07 From: Earle, Ar. Member No.: 8,354 Region Association: None |
I know Jaime might be working on a real video - but I thought I would post my time lapse from the build - it is all 3 1/2 days of the build in one video - with some early images of the car - and some music from the era (1973 or so). The video is 20 minutes long. I am working on trimming it down to under 10 minutes so I can get it posted up to YouTube. There are 3 versions depending on your bandwidth - try the best quality version first and you may have to work down to something less. High Quality Medium Quality Low Quality DUDE, you rock! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif) |
ClayPerrine |
Apr 5 2010, 10:01 AM
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Life's been good to me so far..... Group: Admin Posts: 15,902 Joined: 11-September 03 From: Hurst, TX. Member No.: 1,143 Region Association: NineFourteenerVille |
I know Jaime might be working on a real video - but I thought I would post my time lapse from the build - it is all 3 1/2 days of the build in one video - with some early images of the car - and some music from the era (1973 or so). The video is 20 minutes long. I am working on trimming it down to under 10 minutes so I can get it posted up to YouTube. There are 3 versions depending on your bandwidth - try the best quality version first and you may have to work down to something less. High Quality Medium Quality Low Quality I can't watch it here at work, but I have to know... Did you include the Beatles "With a Little Help from My Friends"? It seemed so appropriate when I heard it while we were working on Buttercup. |
Kansas 914 |
Apr 5 2010, 10:03 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,999 Joined: 1-March 03 From: Durango, Colorado Member No.: 373 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
I can't watch it here at work, but I have to know... Did you include the Beatles "With a Little Help from My Friends"? It seemed so appropriate when I heard it while we were working on Buttercup. Hi Clay, No it doesn't include that song - but it should - I will try to work it in on the "re-mix". Thanks! |
StratPlayer |
Apr 5 2010, 10:18 AM
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StratPlayer Group: Members Posts: 3,298 Joined: 27-December 02 From: SLC, Utah Member No.: 27 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
A job well done,, you all should be very proud..... Looked like the show overhauling, that's what I was thinking while watching your movie. Great job to all that participated. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif)
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