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SirAndy
post Apr 1 2016, 05:20 PM
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Removed the car cover, gave her a shower and drove her around the block a few times ...
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post Apr 1 2016, 09:10 PM
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Definitely go electronic but keep a spare pair of electronic for roadside repairs. I don't recommend carrying a set of points as a replacement unless you also carry a dwell meter and timing light with you. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif)
Get a complete spare dizzy. Set the dwell and make a timing mark on the case (for cylinder #1) while that dizzy is in the car, then remove it and toss it in your bag-O-tricks in the trunk and install your other dizzy with the Pertronix (or equivalent) electronic system (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif)

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post Apr 1 2016, 09:39 PM
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Well, we didn't quite get finished with the move today. Everything except a 911 motor, a 912 motor (both on engine stands) and an empty engine stand remain and we'll grab those tomorrow morning. Loaded up a T4 2056 motor in the Tacoma ... delivering it to a gentleman in Long Beach tomorrow afternoon.

My painter came by to give us a quote on the body & paint for my wife's '71 914 ('Howard', or Howie' for short). We decided to bring 'Howie' home to do a little more prepping before dropping it off with him. I need to get the local pro windshield guy to come remove the windshield and associated trim too ... I don't want to fuck up the nice brightwork pieces. I'll be removing all the rubber targa and window seals, the rocker panels and the engine compartment lid, etc. within the next couple of weeks.

Also moved my 912 home and my 911 into the Boss Hoss motorcycle storage facility. Need to get an estimate for body work and paint on the 911 soon as well. That will probably eat up a lot of my 401k (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)
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post Apr 1 2016, 09:47 PM
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I've been attending a few things on my car, new Bruce Stone pedal set installed/adjusted, new ceramic coated header pipes, various vacuum leaks and tune up performed, I want this car to be solid for the upcoming road trips to Arizona and Oregon.

I drove the piss out of it, and it seems great.
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post Apr 1 2016, 10:29 PM
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That's a nice feeling, knowing that your car has no piss left in it (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif)

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post Apr 1 2016, 11:40 PM
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Adjisted valves, (used 914 gaskets ... nice)
Changed oil.
Finished refurbishing, welding broken actuator arm, made cable nipples , and installed Flapper Boxes... and I have heat / defrost and just in time for summer ... LOL

Put in new inner window fuzzies . they were apparently a bit "tight" for the window and when I rolled down the passenger side it separated the glass from the mechanism (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif) well disassembled the door, fixed the gasket and glass issue (Clean and good glass glue) and just bent the lip back ever so slightly so the fuzzie touches but doesn't hold.
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post Apr 2 2016, 07:53 AM
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QUOTE(euro911 @ Apr 1 2016, 08:10 PM) *

QUOTE(76-914 @ Apr 1 2016, 08:24 AM) *
Definitely go electronic but keep a spare pair of electronic for roadside repairs. I don't recommend carrying a set of points as a replacement unless you also carry a dwell meter and timing light with you. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif)
Get a complete spare dizzy. Set the dwell and make a timing mark on the case (for cylinder #1) while that dizzy is in the car, then remove it and toss it in your bag-O-tricks in the trunk and install your other dizzy with the Pertronix (or equivalent) electronic system (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif)

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

I too believe that one can drive a square peg into a round hole, given enough force. One method requires a screwdriver while the other requires a tool box and an investment greater than an extra set of Petronix. Either way works, dealers choice.
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post Apr 2 2016, 12:07 PM
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post Apr 2 2016, 12:37 PM
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Made a quick and dirty storage crate for the spare gearbox from the donor car, making sure no weight is on the speedo drive and ready to stack the -6 box on top with some minor additions

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Started stripping the -6 (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer.gif) Flipped and mashed hood removed, rear bumper off, front bumper and lower valance removed plus a load of minor stuff bolted in the front boot area. Front cooler opening is as I feared, too narrow (not an issue) but way too tall for the GT cooler

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post Apr 2 2016, 01:41 PM
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Work in progress.
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post Apr 2 2016, 06:09 PM
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Done.
New steering wheel finished and installed.
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post Apr 2 2016, 06:17 PM
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That looks REALLY good, Valy. Did you use that leather kit that's available?
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post Apr 2 2016, 07:47 PM
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QUOTE(Valy @ Apr 2 2016, 05:09 PM) *
Done.
New steering wheel finished and installed.
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post Apr 2 2016, 08:04 PM
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That looks REALLY good, Valy. Did you use that leather kit that's available?

Where is it available?
It's all handmade by me.
Materials are cheap, labor is about 3-4 hours of stitching.
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post Apr 2 2016, 08:06 PM
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QUOTE(Valy @ Apr 2 2016, 05:09 PM) *
Done.
New steering wheel finished and installed.
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post Apr 3 2016, 06:17 PM
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picked up a split window bus!


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Fabricated a heat shield for the relocated fuel pump. It is bolted behind the passenger seat on the firewall. I actually don't have any hot start issues or vapor lock, but made this thing in anticipation of vapor lock. I took a 3 inch diameter aluminum water bottle and cut it up and ventilated it. Actually the major heat source is radiant heat from the passenger side heat valve and maybe some heat rising from the longitudinal conduit that leads up to the passenger footwell. Sorry, the fuel pump is not for sale.


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post Apr 3 2016, 07:20 PM
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I got these today:

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Fantastic! Love it.

FYI: I drove my 914 home today but immediately had a problem...don't copy my mistake. In trying to locate the "primer pump" low and out of the way of the bottom of the tank - I mounted it upside down. Don't do this - they don't work upside down. I wouldn't either so I'm not quite sure why I didn't think of that. Anywho. It won't work that way...

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post Apr 3 2016, 10:00 PM
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(IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) drove it everyday the whole week!

i am waiting for uncle sam to send me $$ so I can buy new tires for longer road trips.

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i like my old pedal board but i can't resist a good deal-Engman pedal board from Stephen (914forme). (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) Thanks buddy!

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