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| Tom_T |
 Jul 3 2010, 12:40 AM
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TMI....  Group: Members Posts: 8,318 Joined: 19-March 09 From: Orange, CA Member No.: 10,181 Region Association: Southern California 
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QUOTE(Root_Werks @ Jul 2 2010, 06:28 PM)  BTW - It's much easier to give up nuts after you've already had kids for 914 parts. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) At my age & stage of life - I can give 'em up, both kids are grown! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif) My poor 914 has sat in the garage awaiting my attention for 25+ years, so it's her turn now! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smash.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welder.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sawzall-smiley.gif) It just would've been easier & cheaper to find ALL the parts new 25 years ago! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif) |
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| bembry |
Jul 3 2010, 11:42 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 529 Joined: 29-July 05 From: Bakersfield, CA Member No.: 4,499 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Dang, Tom--mine only sat for 10 years!
I agree on the parts. Back in 1997 I thought part prices were bad. . . |
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| DanT |
Jul 3 2010, 11:09 PM
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Going back to the Dark Side! Group: Members Posts: 4,300 Joined: 4-October 04 From: Auburn, CA Member No.: 2,880 Region Association: None |
yes, it gets tougher each time....this is my 5th 914 in the last 20 years. It is interesting how the little parts are becoming harder to find ( at least at decent prices)
Luckily I have some very good friends that have helped me source quite a few things...at very affordable prices... I sourced a complete set of driver and passenger seat belts from a spec boxster build by a good friend. I got the complete 2 sets for $0, that is my kind of price. Now to see if these can be made to work in my '75. Shouldn't be too hard. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) |
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| Tom_T |
Jul 4 2010, 12:33 AM
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TMI.... Group: Members Posts: 8,318 Joined: 19-March 09 From: Orange, CA Member No.: 10,181 Region Association: Southern California
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QUOTE(bembry @ Jul 3 2010, 10:42 AM) Dang, Tom--mine only sat for 10 years! I agree on the parts. Back in 1997 I thought part prices were bad. . . Brent - I'd just completed a $6500+ $20+k today's dollars) rolling resto/rusto including overhauled engine, transaxle & suspension with 4 Koni reds all around from 80-83. So when that ditz hit it in 5/85 in the UCLA parking structure while I was doing my MBA (during 1st yr. finals) & I was still running my new in 8 business & getting remarried that summer - I just couldn't do without a car pronto, & the $6500 insurance went to the BMW I still have. After that kids, business, etc. got in the way with the usual: "when I had the time, didn't have the extra cash, or had the cash but no time" story! Now the kids are grown & I've got more time & money, but the parts aren't as available. BTW - that 1985 $6k estimate covered all new factory parts from the F & R whack damage& I choke when I see the prices for NLA body panels, chrome bumpers, etc. today compared to then. So now I'm trying to tie up nice original parts that are still available, so I can get it all back together right. If I'd done it back in the late 80's or early 90's, then my 914 being repaired & in regular use might have caught the rust damage sooner & lessened that festering for 25 years! But then too, more miles would've been racked up on the +/- 172k on it now. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif) I'm trying to justify the costs by dividing it by 25 years of deferred maintenance, so that the number isn't as big when 1/25th! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) Dan - this group can restore you 914 seatbelts if the Boxster ones don't work - http://www.peparts.com/Detail.bok?no=78 not $0 though (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) |
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| arkitect |
Jul 4 2010, 02:43 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 617 Joined: 3-March 10 From: Stockton, CA Member No.: 11,426 Region Association: None |
Dan - very nice build, cool to see coming together.
Dan and Tom, wish I had a small portion of your experience of teeners, sure would help me out now with trying to figure how these go together with my first one. Dave |
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| DanT |
Jul 6 2010, 04:53 PM
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Going back to the Dark Side! Group: Members Posts: 4,300 Joined: 4-October 04 From: Auburn, CA Member No.: 2,880 Region Association: None |
sail panel and targa vinyl installed. Bottom trim in place...now for the rest of the targa and sail panel trim.
Big item today... Front Koni adjustables installed Rear Koni adjustables and brand new 140# springs installed. sway bar will be installed once I get the backing plates in. Porsche negative side stripe is ordered but not in yet. Carpet kit is on order and should be arriving soon. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) also got a set of seat belts from a Spec Boxster build....for free (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif). Looks like they should work with no problem. Attached image(s) 
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| Tom_T |
Jul 6 2010, 06:23 PM
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TMI.... Group: Members Posts: 8,318 Joined: 19-March 09 From: Orange, CA Member No.: 10,181 Region Association: Southern California
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QUOTE(DanT @ Jul 6 2010, 03:53 PM) sail panel and targa vinyl installed. Bottom trim in place...now for the rest of the targa and sail panel trim. Big item today... Front Koni adjustables installed Rear Koni adjustables and brand new 140# springs installed. sway bar will be installed once I get the backing plates in. Porsche negative side stripe is ordered but not in yet. Carpet kit is on order and should be arriving soon. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) also got a set of seat belts from a Spec Boxster build....for free (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif). Looks like they should work with no problem. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/drooley.gif) Dan - IIRC Mikey914 also makes reasonably priced repro of those chrome/polished aluminum bits that go on top of the roll bar on the ends/edges there. The ones which always get scratched & dinged up from the top sitting on them & wiggling a bit. That would really dress it up nicely! The other sail bright-work also looks great! ... did you polish them up too, or get new/nos? |
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| DanT |
Jul 6 2010, 06:47 PM
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Going back to the Dark Side! Group: Members Posts: 4,300 Joined: 4-October 04 From: Auburn, CA Member No.: 2,880 Region Association: None |
no new sail trim parts as of yet...those are ones I had in my parts stash, and they are very nice (the bottom ones).
The small ones are in pretty good shape and with a little polishing will work fine. the larger down pieces on the sail panel I have are OK but not fantastic, so I will be looking for some better ones as time goes on. Right now I just want to get things buttoned up, and drive the car. I can then make changes to trim pieces along the way. |
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| Tom_T |
Jul 6 2010, 06:55 PM
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TMI.... Group: Members Posts: 8,318 Joined: 19-March 09 From: Orange, CA Member No.: 10,181 Region Association: Southern California
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"parts stash" - when I first got on here I could not understand why everybody had some many different parts in their stash, and swore that I was just going to find one/pair/set of whatever I needed & that was that!
Needless to say I "discovered" why & have blown my pet theory to hell-n-gone since then! ... always finding something just a but better! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif) Looks nice any-hoo! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif) I see NOS rear sail trim come up on evil-bay, TheSamba, here, club, etc. from time to time, so you can always pop a new set on there later when they turn up! |
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| DanT |
Jul 6 2010, 08:25 PM
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Going back to the Dark Side! Group: Members Posts: 4,300 Joined: 4-October 04 From: Auburn, CA Member No.: 2,880 Region Association: None |
I have a few items here and there, but this build will just about clear out my stash...
Which is fine... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) Less stuff to store. |
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| DanT |
Jul 9 2010, 05:14 PM
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Going back to the Dark Side! Group: Members Posts: 4,300 Joined: 4-October 04 From: Auburn, CA Member No.: 2,880 Region Association: None |
OK,,,,
progress rockers painted(gloss black) and installed front valence painted(gloss black) and installed rear valence painted(gloss black)o and in process of being installed all trim on targa bar installed front targa top seal installed on windshield header and A pillars a few pics and before anyone starts, the trailing arms and associated stuff will be cleaned and painted once I get the car home. Attached image(s)    
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| DanT |
Jul 11 2010, 01:39 PM
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Going back to the Dark Side! Group: Members Posts: 4,300 Joined: 4-October 04 From: Auburn, CA Member No.: 2,880 Region Association: None |
More parts for reassembly....thanks MikeK.... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
perfect rain tray (with a little cleaning) funnels and down tubes tin seals for down tubes front targa top holders should be (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) sometime next week. Attached image(s)   
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| Root_Werks |
Jul 11 2010, 05:03 PM
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Village Idiot Group: Members Posts: 8,341 Joined: 25-May 04 From: About 5NM from Canada Member No.: 2,105 Region Association: Pacific Northwest
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The 914 sure is turning out great Dan!
I love all the attention to detail. |
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| DanT |
Jul 11 2010, 05:24 PM
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Going back to the Dark Side! Group: Members Posts: 4,300 Joined: 4-October 04 From: Auburn, CA Member No.: 2,880 Region Association: None |
getting there more slowly than I would like (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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| Tom_T |
Jul 11 2010, 11:47 PM
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TMI.... Group: Members Posts: 8,318 Joined: 19-March 09 From: Orange, CA Member No.: 10,181 Region Association: Southern California
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QUOTE(DanT @ Jul 11 2010, 12:39 PM) More parts for reassembly....thanks MikeK.... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) perfect rain tray (with a little cleaning) funnels and down tubes tin seals for down tubes front targa top holders should be (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) sometime next week. IIRC, you can wash those whitish plastic targa clips, then soak them in a diluted Clorox & water bath & they'll go back to white. Someone told me same trick works for the windshield washer fluid reservoir/bottle btw. But try it with the MC res. cuz. you could contaminate the brake fluid supposedly. Keep the Clorox/chlorine bleach mix dilute as you would for whites in the laundry, & it shouldn't damage the plastic. |
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| Root_Werks |
Jul 12 2010, 09:00 AM
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Village Idiot Group: Members Posts: 8,341 Joined: 25-May 04 From: About 5NM from Canada Member No.: 2,105 Region Association: Pacific Northwest
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QUOTE(DanT @ Jul 11 2010, 04:24 PM) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) Tearing stuff appart is one thing, cleaning, prepping, installing takes so much longer. I'm finally going to pull the tranny to replace the main seal this week on mine. I have to admit, it's been years since I've put so many miles on a 914. If you leave them pretty much stock, they are great cars to just drive. I plan on getting mine back on the ground asap and continuing the driving. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) |
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| DanT |
Jul 12 2010, 09:35 AM
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Going back to the Dark Side! Group: Members Posts: 4,300 Joined: 4-October 04 From: Auburn, CA Member No.: 2,880 Region Association: None |
I have my fingers crossed that I will have mine on the road in the next two weeks, maybe a bit sooner. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
Then I will begin my refurb of the interior....still waiting on my Morph carpet set (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) But at least it will be drivable in the mean time. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) |
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| DanT |
Jul 15 2010, 12:49 PM
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Going back to the Dark Side! Group: Members Posts: 4,300 Joined: 4-October 04 From: Auburn, CA Member No.: 2,880 Region Association: None |
almost done
front and rear bumpers installed rear valence modified and installed New fully retractable antenna installed Full four wheel alignment completed door panels installed still waiting on carpet set. Negative side stripes still to be installed so it will look like an LE in "Salt and Pepper" '75 version (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) should be driving by tomorrow (IMG:style_emoticons/default/flag.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/flag.gif) Attached image(s)     
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| KELTY360 |
Jul 15 2010, 01:03 PM
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914 Neferati Group: Members Posts: 5,042 Joined: 31-December 05 From: Pt. Townsend, WA Member No.: 5,344 Region Association: Pacific Northwest
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(IMG:style_emoticons/default/drooley.gif) As always, that is schweet Dan!
What did you use to paint the bumpers? |
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| Root_Werks |
Jul 15 2010, 01:16 PM
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Village Idiot Group: Members Posts: 8,341 Joined: 25-May 04 From: About 5NM from Canada Member No.: 2,105 Region Association: Pacific Northwest
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Dan, that is looking sooooo good!
I'm almost done doing a SSI backdate on mine. Been spending time painting all the heater tin stuff ect. I'm hoping to have mine back down tomorrow. I could start it now, but I still have....4 pieces left to install and the shift bar. That's it! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) |
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