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993inNC
post Aug 5 2013, 06:49 PM
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Sorry, cross post from "what did you do today"

Here's what I did over the last couple of days. Gauges had old faded and scratched lenses so I new glass cut for them. The brake warning light plastic face had warped and shrunk over the years too so I made a new face with plexiglass and got a small piece of red vinyl sign material to place behind it. Also used a small piece at the fuel empty window. It was also faded badly and had warped. Found the tach bezel to be either brass or bronze. Either way couldn't get paint to stick well so I took it all off and I think I like the oddball bezel being in the middle.
Didn't take long to do any of it, just slow and tedious like anything else. I think it cam out pretty well.

I've dropped the upper and lower dash pads to get repaired at a local upholstery shop. The upper is getting repaired and re wrapped in black vinyl with fine yellow stitching similar to what would have been done on leather wrapped 911 dash. The lower just has one crack and the guy thinks he can fix and dye to match new upper.......time will tell! Hope to have it back the end of this week.


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post Aug 6 2013, 02:59 PM
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You are an inspiration to a lot of us, nice work.

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post Aug 9 2013, 08:35 AM
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Well I too am always blown away and inspired by the people on these boards. There are always those WAAAAY more talented than me. I just do what I can and pay others when I can't (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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post Oct 13 2013, 08:42 PM
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Been a bit busy with other things lately. But got my dash top back from the upholstery place and decided tonight I would put the dash back together. The shop gave me a good size piece of the matching vinyl, closed cell foam and glue for the fixed portion of the dash. I made a paper template of the dash top, cut out the foam, used it to template the vinyl (went + 1/2" more all the way around) and glued the foam down. Waited a few minutes and glued the vinyl down. I decided to start at the gauge side since it gets so thin and curvy on that side. Did the vinyl in 3rds because I was alone and didn't want to have too much to work with at one time. I think it came out pretty good.

Had the shop stitch the dash top and bottom joints in yellow to match the exterior color. know the purists will cringe but I really like it. Modernizes it up a bit and its somewhat suttle.


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post Oct 13 2013, 08:45 PM
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One more. Sorry for the so so pics. Iphone camera (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)
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post Oct 13 2013, 08:47 PM
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One more. Sorry for the so so pics. Iphone camera (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)


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post Jul 22 2014, 07:40 PM
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Well it's been since Oct of 2013 since I've updated. So that you all don't think I quit......not the case. Been super busy and preoccupied with other projects, including putting a track Boxster together and replacing the motor twice!!! Grrr.....

Back to it.

Found a great father son team locally who are VW guru's and also drive a 914. They are now working on getting the car back together for me. Dropped it off this past Sunday and since, they have gotten into fitting fiberglass door cards, splitting brake calipers for rebuild, cleaning up headlight parts to reinstall. Just generally diving in headlong! I'm so excited to think I will finaly have it back in the coming months and will be driving it. Owned it since 2009 and it's been an up and down project. I just don't have the time or ability to keep attention to complete it and am glad these guys are local and I can help support a fellow car nut. Couple pics for your enjoyment. And a little tease on the direction of the wheels (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)


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post Jul 23 2014, 08:01 AM
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Chris, glad to see progress being made (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif)
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post Jul 24 2014, 08:15 AM
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LOVE the dash, I'd like to have the same on my car, with Ravenna Green stitching!!!
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post Jul 24 2014, 08:49 AM
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(IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) Looks great.
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post Jul 25 2014, 12:43 AM
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totally inspirational build here....
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post Jul 25 2014, 05:26 PM
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Thanks guys, been a looooong road!

Got my wheels back from stripper and found I have a nasty crack in one. Doug sent you text, need a few odds/ends.....

Need to find another wheel. Going to polish these. not sure if we're going to do just faces or entire wheel.

The car may be done soon, thought it may be a few months but could be as soon as end of August if all goes well!! Can't wait either way!


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post Oct 26 2014, 08:00 PM
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Been a while since posting here. The resto thread has been sort of picked up over on facebook. The car should hopefully be done soon.
We went with just freshening the stock 1.8L, and put 40's for carbs on it (hopefully is a good combo). Decided to update the car's look by getting rid of all "brightwork". All trim has been powder coated black and I went with the rubber windshield trim. Makes the car look very 911. I think only those who know these cars will know what I've done, otherwise it just takes a few years off the age of the car. The only "silver" are the door lock tumblers............that's it! Polished the high points of the wheels, and went with yellow stitching on any exposed stitch both on the seats and backpad to match having done it on the dash. Also just bought a vintage 1979 Momo wheel to give it a period "custom" look.

Here's the link to a picture album, enjoy (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1...8734&type=3
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post Oct 27 2014, 06:19 PM
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Chris,

The link does not work for me. Do you have to be a facebooker?
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post Oct 27 2014, 06:33 PM
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Nice work! It looks like you know what you are doing and are good at it too.

Would you mind telling me what you are using to weld with and what settings? My car was never going to be a total resto, but I have some frame work to do. Just looking for some advice...

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post Oct 27 2014, 06:58 PM
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QUOTE(trojanhorsepower @ Oct 27 2014, 08:19 PM) *

Chris,

The link does not work for me. Do you have to be a facebooker?



You may have to be. And it's the only place the pics are at the moment. The guy finishing it (his son) is posting as they progress. Hope it to be done reeeeal soon. Been a few months now and I'm ready for it to be mine again (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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post Oct 27 2014, 07:00 PM
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Nice work! It looks like you know what you are doing and are good at it too.

Would you mind telling me what you are using to weld with and what settings? My car was never going to be a total resto, but I have some frame work to do. Just looking for some advice...

hine62


I don't know my stuff, I know what I like (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) Doug Leehr (member here) did the metal and prep work, paint was by a local shop. Car is being reassembled by another local guy cuz I just don't have the time or patience and I'm hoping to turn this into a business with his (and other's) help.
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post Oct 27 2014, 08:44 PM
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You need new lug bolts.

Nice project so far.
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post Nov 6 2014, 09:02 PM
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Today was the first time since buying the car in Sept of 2009 that I got to sit in a complete car and hear it run. So excited to almost have it back. Can not wait to drive it. Been a long road to resto (no pun intended), but it's finally almost complete. It turned out that I decided to make some little tweaks to make the car mine. All parts other than the steering wheel are factory, just decided to "update" the look of the car. All bright work is now black powder coated. Front side markers are gone. Went with dual carbs (still have FI) just for the sound and finally I had the interior bits stitched in yellow to highlight the features. Love the way the car looks. Would love to do another but a 6 convert or a LARGE 4 cyl motor.


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QUOTE(993inNC @ Nov 6 2014, 11:02 PM) *

Today was the first time since buying the car in Sept of 2009 that I got to sit in a complete car and hear it run. So excited to almost have it back. Can not wait to drive it. Been a long road to resto (no pun intended), but it's finally almost complete. It turned out that I decided to make some little tweaks to make the car mine. All parts other than the steering wheel are factory, just decided to "update" the look of the car. All bright work is now black powder coated. Front side markers are gone. Went with dual carbs (still have FI) just for the sound and finally I had the interior bits stitched in yellow to highlight the features. Love the way the car looks. Would love to do another but a 6 convert or a LARGE 4 cyl motor.


Looks great! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)

Congrats on being so close to the finish line!

Now: (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif)
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