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Chi-town
post Apr 29 2019, 08:03 AM
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While waiting for the new cars to arrive I installed my restored fog lights and reinstalled my front bumper.
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post Apr 29 2019, 05:38 PM
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Did some seat work. Got seats stripped and cleaned up. Bottom cushions went pretty quick. Sides are heating up so they can be stretched on. Not liking how they are fitting, may take to professional. Car is a L20C orange 75, converting to black interior from aftermarket tan.


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post Apr 29 2019, 06:59 PM
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Had to grind off retaining screw on left door handle to get it out - became clear why it wouldn't work - when what was hidden could now be seen - nylon plunger was broken off out of sight....good plunger part from right door shows. Rt. door broke in weak cast section - both door handles failed after I got the car.....

Good news is switching the key assemblies to good handles is extremely easy.

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Spent 4 hours last night trying to get driver's door handle to work - plunger inside misses the latching mechanism. Did some bending on the metal flange that is supposed to hit the plunger, but now the plunger hits it but then then slides off. Guess I'll be taking another whack at it. Cannot figure out what has happened. One day the handle worked, next day it didn't.

Anyone know a history of this happening?

But there are 2 other issues:

I pulled the latching assembly at least a dozen times, completely re-conditioned it, even soaking it in carb cleaner, re-lubing it. The sliding movement up and down of the locking assembly is far too difficult, as if something is binding - but I sure can't see what it is.


Also, went to remove the 10mm nut on the door flange that is hidden with the door closed to remove the handle assembly - and guess what? The stud embedded in the cast door handle material spins in the cast metal. So I cannot get the nut off.

Any suggestions for that?

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post Apr 30 2019, 03:42 PM
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Packed up the front Carrera suspension to go to Jo Proper back east. Lots of work to pack each part in individual boxes so nothing would get damaged. In is in great as new shape and will stay that way.

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post May 2 2019, 09:02 PM
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Took it out for an evening romp on the back roads near my house to the top of Mt. Umunhum in San Jose. About an 11 mile road to the top and did not get stuck behind a single car. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif)

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post May 2 2019, 09:03 PM
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QUOTE(falcor75 @ Apr 23 2019, 12:27 AM) *

QUOTE(Cupomeat @ Apr 20 2019, 09:14 PM) *

I had a rare but fun weekend working on my 914 where it was stored. I fixed the brakes dragging issue (venting clearance),



Is that a dragging rear brake issue? Mine does the same but to a lesser degree and I figured it was the rear toe alignment that was a bit too much toe in. I'll have to check on the brakes first I guess. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)


Well, it went away when I freed the brakes up from insufficient venting clearance. The debris is brake pad, I think. Good luck!
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post May 2 2019, 09:29 PM
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Packed up the front Carrera suspension to go to Jo Proper back east. Lots of work to pack each part in individual boxes so nothing would get damaged. In is in great as new shape and will stay that way.

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on it way to Joe.
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post May 2 2019, 10:54 PM
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Great pic and great looking car!

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Took it out for an evening romp on the back roads near my house to the top of Mt. Umunhum in San Jose. About an 11 mile road to the top and did not get stuck behind a single car. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif)

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post May 3 2019, 06:20 AM
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QUOTE(Michael N @ May 2 2019, 09:02 PM) *

Took it out for an evening romp on the back roads near my house to the top of Mt. Umunhum in San Jose. About an 11 mile road to the top and did not get stuck behind a single car. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif)

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Ok, being on the east coast, and many years since I was in San Jose, can you tell us what that weird wall that looks like OSB is behind your beautiful Teener?
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post May 3 2019, 06:31 AM
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No pictures, but I welded in a section of my firewall last night. I will clean it up and apply a coat of primer this weekend. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welder.gif)
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post May 3 2019, 11:53 AM
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QUOTE(914Sixer @ Apr 29 2019, 07:38 PM) *

Did some seat work. Got seats stripped and cleaned up. Bottom cushions went pretty quick. Sides are heating up so they can be stretched on. Not liking how they are fitting, may take to professional. Car is a L20C orange 75, converting to black interior from aftermarket tan.



Mark, those look great, where did you get the material?

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post May 3 2019, 06:20 PM
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New raw titanium lug nuts.

Just because.

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post May 3 2019, 06:51 PM
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I'm gonna get some new knee joints made out of the same stuff (I think) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)


No 914 stuff, but I started the Ghia up today ... been several months since I did - was pretty surprised the battery still had enough juice to crank it over (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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post May 3 2019, 09:14 PM
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Installed Oscar’s custom GT trunk hinges


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post May 3 2019, 09:18 PM
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Installed two LED lights on engine lid. The lights are LED license plate lights. They attach to the engine lid by rare-earth magnets and can be moved. The lights ground is activated by a tilt switch attached to the lid. Lights only come on when the lid is raised


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post May 3 2019, 10:21 PM
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Installed two LED lights on engine lid. The lights are LED license plate lights. They attach to the engine lid by rare-earth magnets and can be moved. The lights ground is activated by a tilt switch attached to the lid. Lights only come on when the lid is raised

Nice job. Jim
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post May 3 2019, 10:24 PM
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QUOTE(Michael N @ May 2 2019, 09:02 PM) *

Took it out for an evening romp on the back roads near my house to the top of Mt. Umunhum in San Jose. About an 11 mile road to the top and did not get stuck behind a single car. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif)



Ok, being on the east coast, and many years since I was in San Jose, can you tell us what that weird wall that looks like OSB is behind your beautiful Teener?



It is the remnants of an old Cold War Era Air Force radar station that was part of a network that overlooked the West Coast. Opened back up to the public access last year for the first time in decades.

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post May 4 2019, 05:07 AM
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Wow! Thank you! Makes total sense now, more info than I'd ever guess!

Looks like a perfect ride for a 914!

GN


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Took it out for an evening romp on the back roads near my house to the top of Mt. Umunhum in San Jose. About an 11 mile road to the top and did not get stuck behind a single car. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif)



Ok, being on the east coast, and many years since I was in San Jose, can you tell us what that weird wall that looks like OSB is behind your beautiful Teener?



It is the remnants of an old Cold War Era Air Force radar station that was part of a network that overlooked the West Coast. Opened back up to the public access last year for the first time in decades.

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post May 4 2019, 06:31 AM
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It is the remnants of an old Cold War Era Air Force radar station that was part of a network that overlooked the West Coast. Opened back up to the public access last year for the first time in decades.



Michael, Thank you for the great photos and history lesson. Very interesting. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif)
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post May 4 2019, 11:49 AM
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picked up some parts from Oscar and kids got to see Oscar’s Museum.
Pic also with Jerry and Oscar.

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