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| Chris H. |
 Jun 23 2014, 10:24 AM
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Senior Member  Group: Members Posts: 4,053 Joined: 2-January 03 From: Chicago 'burbs Member No.: 73 Region Association: Upper MidWest 
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Everyone gets to "that point" Doug....hang in there man. You'll get more satisfaction (and money) out of it finished. I was so determined not to have mine off the road for long but have stopped working on it a couple times and stepped away. It's good to give a project a rest sometimes.
Plus.... IT'S A FRIGGIN' JET FIGHTER PLANE 914 WITH HUNDREDS OF HORSEPOWER!!!!!! YOU ARE THE PILOT!!!!! IT SAYS SO RIGHT ON THE STICKER!!!!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) |
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| CptTripps |
Jun 24 2014, 06:26 AM
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:: Punch and Pie :: Group: Members Posts: 3,584 Joined: 26-December 04 From: Mentor, OH Member No.: 3,342 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Thanks guys. I appreciate the support. I just got REAL stuck on a few things that I need to work through on it. REALLY helps to have someone else in the garage with you. Unfortunately, there aren't a lot of people in this area that could come out and help for a few days.
I'm still forever grateful to Dr. Evil for getting my wiring sorted for me. I'm sure I had a lot less into the wiring than a lot of people would have, and that made all the difference for me. I just wish I understood more about it so I could finish off what he started. Having to re-locate the ECU was a pretty major blow too. The major things left on the list are the plumbing for the last bits of the intercooler, including the blow-off valve. I'll get out there tonight and finish the radiator for that. I also need to re-work my engine radiator tubing so it is more trustworthy. I need to get some fillers int there so I have a way to get the water INTO the hose. Past that, it's all the little bits-and-pieces that are starting to mount up. |
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| CptTripps |
Jun 25 2014, 07:15 AM
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:: Punch and Pie :: Group: Members Posts: 3,584 Joined: 26-December 04 From: Mentor, OH Member No.: 3,342 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
I'm getting back in the groove. Made a list of stuff I need last night. Located a bunch of them, need to go out to you all for the rest.
The two most pressing things I need: Window-track fuzzys for the rear part of the door. Headlight dog-bones and the rotators for the motors. Bushings too. |
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| bulitt |
Jun 25 2014, 07:57 AM
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Achtzylinder Group: Members Posts: 4,188 Joined: 2-October 11 Member No.: 13,632 Region Association: South East States |
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| CptTripps |
Jun 25 2014, 08:32 AM
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:: Punch and Pie :: Group: Members Posts: 3,584 Joined: 26-December 04 From: Mentor, OH Member No.: 3,342 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Great find.
Ordered! |
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| 76-914 |
Jun 25 2014, 09:16 AM
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Repeat Offender & Resident Subaru Antagonist Group: Members Posts: 13,653 Joined: 23-January 09 From: Temecula, CA Member No.: 9,964 Region Association: Southern California
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IIRC, I bought my headlight bushing kit from Carrie @ 914central
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| CptTripps |
Jun 25 2014, 11:13 AM
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:: Punch and Pie :: Group: Members Posts: 3,584 Joined: 26-December 04 From: Mentor, OH Member No.: 3,342 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
The metal pieces are more important. I can't finish the headlights without them, and cant finish up the front without finishing the headlights.
Got a local guy to make me 10 1"-OD stainless pieces to use on my radiator hose joints. Found 2 filler valves I can use, and with an hour of work tonight, I should have that all ready to go. After that, I need to re-wire things up and get a blow-off valve involved somehow. That should let me start the motor, which would motivate the hell out of me to finish this thing. |
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| 76-914 |
Jun 26 2014, 12:20 PM
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Repeat Offender & Resident Subaru Antagonist Group: Members Posts: 13,653 Joined: 23-January 09 From: Temecula, CA Member No.: 9,964 Region Association: Southern California
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QUOTE(CptTripps @ Jun 25 2014, 10:13 AM)  The metal pieces are more important. I can't finish the headlights without them, and cant finish up the front without finishing the headlights. Got a local guy to make me 10 1"-OD stainless pieces to use on my radiator hose joints. Found 2 filler valves I can use, and with an hour of work tonight, I should have that all ready to go. After that, I need to re-wire things up and get a blow-off valve involved somehow. That should let me start the motor, which would motivate the hell out of me to finish this thing. We'll be expecting a video, soon. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) |
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| 914forme |
Jun 26 2014, 06:57 PM
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Times a wastin', get wrenchin'! Group: Members Posts: 3,896 Joined: 24-July 04 From: Dayton, Ohio Member No.: 2,388 Region Association: None
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I dropped you a PM about the head light parts.
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| scotty b |
Jun 26 2014, 07:01 PM
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rust free you say ? Group: Members Posts: 16,375 Joined: 7-January 05 From: richmond, Va. Member No.: 3,419 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(914forme @ Jun 26 2014, 04:57 PM) I dropped you a PM about the head light parts. I'm dropping you a PM about letting Drevil work on your wiring (IMG:style_emoticons/default/unsure.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/mellow.gif) |
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| CptTripps |
Jun 27 2014, 11:47 AM
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:: Punch and Pie :: Group: Members Posts: 3,584 Joined: 26-December 04 From: Mentor, OH Member No.: 3,342 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
QUOTE(scotty b @ Jun 26 2014, 09:01 PM) I'm dropping you a PM about letting Drevil work on your wiring (IMG:style_emoticons/default/unsure.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/mellow.gif) Mike came out a month ago to help...and did a LOT of great work. I fear I need a little more help in that department to get it all done though. Perhaps I can get him out "one more time" when I get closer to having it done. I'd love to get the rest of the interior put together first though. That way, there's just 'buttoning up' to do and he can be there for the first start. |
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| Dr Evil |
Jun 27 2014, 02:34 PM
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Send me your transmission! Group: Members Posts: 23,036 Joined: 21-November 03 From: Loveland, OH 45140 Member No.: 1,372 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
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Scotty is just being an ass hat. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif)
I have some time I might be able to come out. Main thing is I have a back log of transmissions to build that need to be cleared out first. |
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| CptTripps |
Jun 28 2014, 07:26 AM
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:: Punch and Pie :: Group: Members Posts: 3,584 Joined: 26-December 04 From: Mentor, OH Member No.: 3,342 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
No worries. I'm a way out from needing more help in that department.
I'm going to concentrate on the interior and seals over the next week or so. The engine stuff can be worked out by people smarter than me after a spell. IF I can get the interior done, I'll feel like I'm making progress so that'll help mentally. |
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| rick 918-S |
Jun 29 2014, 06:30 AM
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Hey nice rack! -Celette Group: Members Posts: 20,839 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Now in Superior WI Member No.: 43 Region Association: Northstar Region 
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I was in Cleveland again Friday but only long enough to pick up the Mercedes. I wanted to come check the progress but the phasers in my truck went south. I was lucky to make it home. Remember 9-14-14
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| CptTripps |
Jun 30 2014, 06:34 AM
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:: Punch and Pie :: Group: Members Posts: 3,584 Joined: 26-December 04 From: Mentor, OH Member No.: 3,342 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
QUOTE(rick 918-S @ Jun 29 2014, 08:30 AM) I was in Cleveland again Friday but only long enough to pick up the Mercedes. I wanted to come check the progress but the phasers in my truck went south. I was lucky to make it home. Remember 9-14-14 Honestly, it's not visably further along than the last time you saw it. I've done a few things here and there, but I need to start hitting it hard this week. Like I said: Interior is next. I'm not going to feel good about it until I tackle that the way I'd intended. |
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| Dr Evil |
Jun 30 2014, 08:36 AM
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Send me your transmission! Group: Members Posts: 23,036 Joined: 21-November 03 From: Loveland, OH 45140 Member No.: 1,372 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
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Just make sure the seats are easily removed and the dash is not blocking up the wiring as it will make finishing up that part a crap load more difficult. Send me a list of things you still need done as far as wiring and I can get a plan together.
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| CptTripps |
Jun 30 2014, 11:02 AM
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:: Punch and Pie :: Group: Members Posts: 3,584 Joined: 26-December 04 From: Mentor, OH Member No.: 3,342 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
QUOTE(Dr Evil @ Jun 30 2014, 10:36 AM) Just make sure the seats are easily removed and the dash is not blocking up the wiring as it will make finishing up that part a crap load more difficult. Send me a list of things you still need done as far as wiring and I can get a plan together. Understood! I'll put a plan together, but it'll be a bit before I have my head around what is needed. Now that you 'know' the car, we'll be able to make quick work of everything. |
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| 76-914 |
Jun 30 2014, 01:04 PM
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Repeat Offender & Resident Subaru Antagonist Group: Members Posts: 13,653 Joined: 23-January 09 From: Temecula, CA Member No.: 9,964 Region Association: Southern California
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The Rotten Dr has a point. The interior should be the last thing to go in for several reasons. Besides, you can throw it in quickly once you've got things as you want them. Just saying..........
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| CptTripps |
Jul 1 2014, 06:25 AM
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:: Punch and Pie :: Group: Members Posts: 3,584 Joined: 26-December 04 From: Mentor, OH Member No.: 3,342 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
QUOTE(76-914 @ Jun 30 2014, 03:04 PM) The Rotten Dr has a point. The interior should be the last thing to go in for several reasons. Besides, you can throw it in quickly once you've got things as you want them. Just saying.......... It's more about building the pieces needed. My center console needs to be constructed, the dash is completely custom work, and there's a lot of padding and covering that needs to happen. The seats will be the last thing to go in, well after the rest is done. The wiring for the tach, speedo, lighting and all that is already in place, so there's no reason to not get started on the instrument clusters. I got to the garage yesterday afternoon to get started and it was just too damn hot to do anything. I need a fan in there or something. At the very least, I should only work on it at night after the sun goes down. It's just brutal right now. I am waiting on a few more parts that should arrive in the next few days. That'll let me at least get the headlights in there so I can check that off my list. Small victories is the key for me right now. not looking at the big picture all the time. One thing at a time... |
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| CptTripps |
Jul 15 2014, 07:47 AM
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:: Punch and Pie :: Group: Members Posts: 3,584 Joined: 26-December 04 From: Mentor, OH Member No.: 3,342 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
I've literally lost almost all motivation with this right now. Sorry for not having any updates. "Life" threw me a bunch of curve-balls recently and it may be a while. I'm super pissed that I can't get it on the road, because I think it would help my mental state to be able to drive it. I'm just 'stuck' on too many things right now and would need someone experienced to come in and fix things so I can keep moving.
Ugh. |
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