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> CptTripps' Restoration 2 - The Grey Matter Build, Back in Doug’s garage
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post Apr 15 2014, 07:49 AM
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Doug, I am addicted to this thread. Can't believe how much work you are getting done so quickly, yet so well. You must be one hell of a project manager to keep yourself so focused and on task.


He hasn't hit Men-O-Pause yet. The energy of youth.
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post Apr 15 2014, 07:58 AM
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Who did your seats? Would they do a stitched dash?


I'll bet if this guy ever sees another 914 seat, he throws something at it! He's out of town for the next 2 weeks, so I'll ask when I pick up my door panels. I had to order the thread from http://thethreadexchange.com That reminds me...I need to get that back from them.

I'm going to have him do a "booster" seat for my kids too. Basically, something that just goes over the existing bottom seat to raise it up 4-5". So it'll look stock, and give the kiddos the added support they need.

QUOTE(bulitt @ Apr 15 2014, 09:49 AM) *

He hasn't hit Men-O-Pause yet. The energy of youth.


People said that It'd happen to me at 30...then 35...now 40. I'll turn 40 in January, so we'll see!
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post Apr 15 2014, 08:08 AM
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post Apr 15 2014, 12:07 PM
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I just hope it doesn't happen before Friday. I need to keep the momentum up.
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post Apr 15 2014, 12:48 PM
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Less posting and more... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smash.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sawzall-smiley.gif)

You need to... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif)
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post Apr 15 2014, 02:18 PM
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QUOTE(Qarl @ Apr 15 2014, 02:48 PM) *

Less posting and more... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smash.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sawzall-smiley.gif)


This IS how I work on the car throughout the day while I'm at work.
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post Apr 15 2014, 02:21 PM
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post Apr 15 2014, 05:47 PM
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Ok. Back in the garage for the last hour or so. Here's what I got done.

The 5mm spacers came in from PM so I was able to get the back hubs, disks, calipers, and CVs installed. Tried the wheels on for size and realized the following:

A: 2" spacers in the rear are too much.

B: 1" spacers may be just right

C: I have a lot of negative camber in the front.

So now I'm 2" up front, 1" in the rear, and looking to replace these 100mm studs I bought! (Or at least put spikes on the end.)

...back to work on making brake lines.


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post Apr 16 2014, 08:02 AM
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Ok...more updates.

Spent the remainder of the evening working on the brakes, exhaust, and axels.

The pedal cluster bolts weren't really long enough for me to get a good grip on everything after the Raptor Liner was sprayed on, and the plate for the clutch slave plate was installed, so I needed to make a few adjustments. I tool a cut-wheel and got rid of the captive bolts that were in place. Then welded up the cuts, ground them down, and re-painted it. I just left the 2 holes. I'll use bolts that are about 1cm longer so I can get the threads on and feel comfortable with the safety of it all.

I also forgot to add the CV joint gaskets, so I had to pull everything off and re-do those too. After buttoning everything up...again...I realized that I may need spacers between the trans and the magic flanges. HOPEFULLY I can just pull the flanges, but I may not have enough travel available for that, so I'll need to pull the drive-half of the CVs off again before I get on the road. It's starting to look like a proper car from behind though!

The exhaust is going to be trickier. The divorced down-pipe I have drops just a LITTLE too low for me to weld the can directly to. There's also the question of how I'm going to orient it. The thinking right now is that I'll cut a 2" section out where the bung for an O2 sensor was, and use that for my wideband, and then weld the exhaust to that. I'll have to curve around the engine cradle and leave myself enough room to still get to the cradle bolts if needed. In reality though, I shouldn't need to pull the engine without taking the exhaust off. It's only 3 bolts and it'll come out in one piece.


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post Apr 16 2014, 11:46 AM
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post Apr 16 2014, 12:57 PM
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Be safe!


...which is exactly why I'm not going to try to make Hershey with the car.

If I rush it, I'll overlook something important...and may end up killing myself, or someone else. It's just not worth it.

So, I've decided to take the night off of wrenching and spend it with my kids. I've been in the garage every day for 3 weeks whenever I'm in town, and I miss hanging out with them.

Plus, it'll be a LOT less stressful driving 5.5hrs to Hershey in my DD. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) (And faster!)
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post Apr 16 2014, 01:03 PM
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Doug, great idea on the longer bolts (and spending time w/family). I have a unit here that I was about to ship but will modify it before releasing it.
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post Apr 17 2014, 07:31 AM
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Last night's progress: Watched MIB-2 with the family and consumed a pizza.

Tonight: Get a box of stuff ready to sell in Hershey. Maybe clean the car too?
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post Apr 17 2014, 07:43 AM
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QUOTE(CptTripps @ Apr 16 2014, 07:02 AM) *

Ok...more updates.

Spent the remainder of the evening working on the brakes, exhaust, and axels.

The pedal cluster bolts weren't really long enough for me to get a good grip on everything after the Raptor Liner was sprayed on, and the plate for the clutch slave plate was installed, so I needed to make a few adjustments. I tool a cut-wheel and got rid of the captive bolts that were in place. Then welded up the cuts, ground them down, and re-painted it. I just left the 2 holes. I'll use bolts that are about 1cm longer so I can get the threads on and feel comfortable with the safety of it all.

I also forgot to add the CV joint gaskets, so I had to pull everything off and re-do those too. After buttoning everything up...again...I realized that I may need spacers between the trans and the magic flanges. HOPEFULLY I can just pull the flanges, but I may not have enough travel available for that, so I'll need to pull the drive-half of the CVs off again before I get on the road. It's starting to look like a proper car from behind though!

The exhaust is going to be trickier. The divorced down-pipe I have drops just a LITTLE too low for me to weld the can directly to. There's also the question of how I'm going to orient it. The thinking right now is that I'll cut a 2" section out where the bung for an O2 sensor was, and use that for my wideband, and then weld the exhaust to that. I'll have to curve around the engine cradle and leave myself enough room to still get to the cradle bolts if needed. In reality though, I shouldn't need to pull the engine without taking the exhaust off. It's only 3 bolts and it'll come out in one piece.


can you send me some measurements on how far the shifting stuff sticks out behind the transmission? I need to get some data to start fab work.
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You need to fab something? I thought you bought Ian's kit? I can't imagine anyone's set-up extending further than the end of the shift rod, though!
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post Apr 17 2014, 04:32 PM
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I believe he's thinking for exhaust work.

I'll look at it tonight. I agree that it's not much past the Trans rod.

Pics in a bit. Stay tuned.
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So after seeing people DRIVING their 914s, I'm motivated to get mine on the road!

Picked up a few goodies this weekend in Hershey. Headed out to the garage to put them to good use!

I'm out if town until Thurs morn, but plan on working hard Thurs afternoon, and then all day Fri and Sat. Hopefully I really can drive it on Sunday. Even just around the block would be nice.
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