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| type2man |
 Sep 1 2014, 06:36 PM
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Member  Group: Members Posts: 355 Joined: 3-March 09 From: Miami, Fl Member No.: 10,127 Region Association: South East States  |
 Installed the early rear bumper and tailights. It's a 74. |
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| poorsche914 |
Sep 1 2014, 07:49 PM
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T4 Supercharged Group: Members Posts: 3,122 Joined: 28-May 09 From: Smoky Mountains Member No.: 10,419 Region Association: South East States |
Got tired of all the leaks so cleaned the oily grime off the underside of the engine due to leaky valve cover gaskets and swapped the leaking gearbox for the original unit.
While it was on jack stands, I adjusted the valves. Once back on the ground, changed the oil, adjusted the clutch, and took a short drive with my wife. My wife generally shows no interest in the 914 but today she mentioned going for a ride. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) So after a fuel stop, I asked if she wanted to drive. After some adjustments such as seat all the way forward and the passenger seat cushion behind her back so that she could reach the pedals, we headed down the road. Our conversation went something like this: "So... you like the 914 for being a small car and low to the ground. What else?" "Handling." "Yeah, I can see that." as she moved the wheel back and forth. "Very quick steering." (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving-girl.gif) "If you are feeling daring, go past our turnoff," I suggested. It's a road my granddaughter and I call the Baby Dragon (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif) As she drove the curvy section of road, she remarked, "Yeah, I can see how this could be fun." (IMG:style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif) Happy 9/14 all month long! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) |
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| X911IC |
Sep 2 2014, 12:53 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 81 Joined: 17-June 13 From: California Member No.: 16,026 Region Association: Southern California |
Installed new covered dash and door panels. Function over form, eliminated pockets and installed new door pulls.
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| SixerJ |
Sep 2 2014, 04:28 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 448 Joined: 24-June 13 From: UK Member No.: 16,042 Region Association: England |
Finished rebuilding my Bosch Fanfare horns I picked up on ebay.de a couple of weeks ago. One cleaned and trumpet replaced with a better condition spare I have, the short one totally refurbished. Although I'm not quite happy with the impossible to remove stains. Another part ticked off the very long list to my planned GT conversion - until I find a NOS set that is........
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| 7TPorsh |
Sep 2 2014, 05:09 PM
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7T Porsh Group: Members Posts: 2,691 Joined: 27-March 06 From: Glendale Ca Member No.: 5,782 Region Association: Southern California 
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I made mine the Nighthopper! Needed come color.
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| TravisNeff |
Sep 2 2014, 05:20 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,082 Joined: 20-March 03 From: Mesa, AZ Member No.: 447 Region Association: Southwest Region
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I like the green~!
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| Mr.242 |
Sep 2 2014, 05:31 PM
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May your glass be smaller so it's always FULL! Group: Members Posts: 1,079 Joined: 10-June 08 From: Seattle Member No.: 9,160 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
I drove my daughter to her first day of school in my SIX. It's her last day she needs a driver to start school; next year she will have her license. I also picked her up at the end despite the rain. My kid loves the 914 so making memories was my plan.
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| Porschef |
Sep 2 2014, 06:15 PM
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How you doin' Group: Members Posts: 2,180 Joined: 7-September 10 From: LawnGuyland Member No.: 12,152 Region Association: North East States
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QUOTE(poorsche914 @ Sep 1 2014, 09:49 PM)  Got tired of all the leaks so cleaned the oily grime off the underside of the engine due to leaky valve cover gaskets and swapped the leaking gearbox for the original unit. While it was on jack stands, I adjusted the valves. Once back on the ground, changed the oil, adjusted the clutch, and took a short drive with my wife. My wife generally shows no interest in the 914 but today she mentioned going for a ride. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) So after a fuel stop, I asked if she wanted to drive. After some adjustments such as seat all the way forward and the passenger seat cushion behind her back so that she could reach the pedals, we headed down the road. Our conversation went something like this: "So... you like the 914 for being a small car and low to the ground. What else?" "Handling." "Yeah, I can see that." as she moved the wheel back and forth. "Very quick steering." (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving-girl.gif) "If you are feeling daring, go past our turnoff," I suggested. It's a road my granddaughter and I call the Baby Dragon (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif) As she drove the curvy section of road, she remarked, "Yeah, I can see how this could be fun." (IMG:style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif) Happy 9/14 all month long! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) You're a brave man, sir. More, no, much more than I. I would never consider allowing my better half in the left seat. My daughter may be a different story tho... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif) |
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| MoveQik |
Sep 2 2014, 06:19 PM
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What size wheels can I fit? Group: Members Posts: 4,654 Joined: 5-April 05 From: Scottsdale, AZ Member No.: 3,881 Region Association: Southwest Region  |
Thanks to Jim Hoyland's rapid shipping, I got my dash project done a day or two early.
Defrost vents filled and dash recovered. Fresh air controls filled on dash face. Now I just need a windshield.... Attached thumbnail(s) 
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| timothy_nd28 |
Sep 2 2014, 09:30 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,299 Joined: 25-September 07 From: IN Member No.: 8,154 Region Association: Upper MidWest
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| SirAndy |
Sep 3 2014, 01:53 PM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,976 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
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| JFJ914 |
Sep 3 2014, 03:17 PM
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Senior Member Group: Benefactors Posts: 813 Joined: 13-June 03 From: Alpharetta, GA Member No.: 814 Region Association: South East States 
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Brought the 914 home from my friends shop today. Three weeks of hard work and it is roadworthy after 12 years. Okteenerfest here we come!
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| poorsche914 |
Sep 3 2014, 03:32 PM
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T4 Supercharged Group: Members Posts: 3,122 Joined: 28-May 09 From: Smoky Mountains Member No.: 10,419 Region Association: South East States |
QUOTE(John Jentz @ Sep 3 2014, 05:17 PM) Brought the 914 home from my friends shop today. Three weeks of hard work and it is roadworthy after 12 years. Okteenerfest here we come! Though the Audi did well a few years back, it will be good to see your 914 on the twisties (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) |
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| JawjaPorsche |
Sep 3 2014, 03:36 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,463 Joined: 23-July 11 From: Clayton, Georgia Member No.: 13,351 Region Association: South East States |
Cleaned my wheel wells. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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| Beeliner |
Sep 3 2014, 05:56 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 398 Joined: 2-August 14 From: Fairfield, CT Member No.: 17,725 Region Association: North East States
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Brought the '75 out of the body shop and into the light!!
All set to go to Calf Pasture Beach car night to show it off, and the alternator light was glowing..... So I didn't go. I disconnected the battery for the night and will run it over to Tony's Auto Service in the afternoon... Well, I will try to get it over to Dragone's for their Friday Night get together and see how it is received there....  |
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| poorsche914 |
Sep 4 2014, 09:56 PM
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T4 Supercharged Group: Members Posts: 3,122 Joined: 28-May 09 From: Smoky Mountains Member No.: 10,419 Region Association: South East States |
Since I have three events coming up where I can show my 914, decided to design a "car show" poster for my LE (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
 Oh, and, no, that is not my LE at the top... thanks to "Johnny Blackstain" for the photo of his gorgeous, all original Creamsicle which will be used as the source image for a portion of the Okteenerfest shirt design. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) |
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| euro911 |
Sep 5 2014, 02:24 AM
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Retired & living the dream. God help me if I wake up! Group: Members Posts: 8,860 Joined: 2-December 06 From: So.Cal. & No.AZ (USA) Member No.: 7,300 Region Association: Southern California
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Passed by the 'BB' several times in the past couple of days, and wondering when I'm gonna get to drive it again (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif)
Had a friend come by and help dig up a bevy of large magnolia tree roots and installing a sprinkler system in our front yard. Tough work in the blistering sun, so we're taking a break and will continue with constructing the distribution manifold and installing valves on Monday. I 'might' try to take a little drive on Saturday if feeling up to it (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) |
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| Johny Blackstain |
Sep 5 2014, 04:01 AM
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Walnut Elite Stratocaster player Group: Members Posts: 3,434 Joined: 5-December 06 From: The Shenandoah River Member No.: 7,318 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
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QUOTE(poorsche914 @ Sep 4 2014, 11:56 PM) Since I have three events coming up where I can show my 914, decided to design a "car show" poster for my LE (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) Oh, and, no, that is not my LE at the top... thanks to "Johnny Blackstain" for the photo of his gorgeous, all original Creamsicle which will be used as the source image for a portion of the Okteenerfest shirt design. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) I like it, but one could argue that I am biased. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif) After 9 years my Optima 34R has taken a death dive & I had to order a new one (IMG:style_emoticons/default/mad.gif) Can't really complain because 9 years is a good long life for any battery. Still, no wet cell in this car as long as I'm alive. The time for getting the car ready for Okteenerfest is now. Attached thumbnail(s) 
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| RickyTicky |
Sep 5 2014, 08:04 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 18 Joined: 29-June 14 From: Buffalo, NY Member No.: 17,564 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(Johny Blackstain @ Sep 5 2014, 06:01 AM) QUOTE(poorsche914 @ Sep 4 2014, 11:56 PM) Since I have three events coming up where I can show my 914, decided to design a "car show" poster for my LE (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) Oh, and, no, that is not my LE at the top... thanks to "Johnny Blackstain" for the photo of his gorgeous, all original Creamsicle which will be used as the source image for a portion of the Okteenerfest shirt design. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) I like it, but one could argue that I am biased. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif) After 9 years my Optima 34R has taken a death dive & I had to order a new one (IMG:style_emoticons/default/mad.gif) Can't really complain because 9 years is a good long life for any battery. Still, no wet cell in this car as long as I'm alive. The time for getting the car ready for Okteenerfest is now. Absolutely gorgeous.. great job!! |
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| JoeSharp |
Sep 5 2014, 09:42 AM
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In Irvine, Ca. May 15-18 Group: Members Posts: 3,947 Joined: 9-July 03 From: DeLand, Florida Member No.: 898 Region Association: South East States |
Drove 2 of them today. Needed to get NICE 914 in the garage and the race car in the trailer.
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