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> Finishing A 914-6 GT Conversion Project, Great Start, But The Devil Is In The Details!
Lucky9146
post Jul 23 2018, 05:41 AM
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QUOTE(moparrob @ Jul 21 2018, 09:53 PM) *

Hey Jim, for the guy (and the car) that has everything:


914 Factory Headlight Washer System (#34565)
Published: 07/21/2018
$2,500

OEM Headlight Washer System 1970-74 914. Many of the parts are no longer available new and are extremely rare. Included are NOS bumper top, NOS (not tested) pump, NOS (I believe) washer jets, a new (911) switch, NOS reservoir with new cap, NOS relay, new clear tubing, used 944 wiring harness, and used onnector parts. Price reflects completeness of kit, rarity and condition
Winnipeg, MB R3N1M2
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found on PCA website


Wow, that is an amazing kit, but as you can well imagine I have invested a bunch into my car already. That has got to be an extremely rare find for sure, and someone with a concourse car should probably have it. Hope it finds a good home with someone here on the World. Thanks for thinking of me! Just a few more things and I should have my car completed. Or are they ever completely done! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif)
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post Aug 1 2018, 08:20 PM
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Well they FINALLY arrived!
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post Aug 1 2018, 08:22 PM
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And just installed (IMG:style_emoticons/default/cheer.gif)
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post Aug 1 2018, 08:25 PM
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That’s one very cool plate.
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post Aug 1 2018, 08:59 PM
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post Aug 1 2018, 11:03 PM
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post Aug 2 2018, 11:43 AM
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QUOTE(Dion @ Aug 1 2018, 07:25 PM) *

That’s one very cool plate.


Thanks Dion, Marty, Moparrob, and Stephen, it was a long time a coming! 18 weeks total! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/barf.gif) All the time I was worried that it might get rejected. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif)

I mentioned to the DMV person when picking it up that it took a lot longer than the 8-12 weeks. She said you know why it took so long don't you? I said no why and she pointed to these words on the bottom of the envelope. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smash.gif)

I guess good things come to those who wait.
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post Aug 2 2018, 12:15 PM
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post Aug 2 2018, 01:24 PM
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Well, it appears they function as well as the rest of the state of California employees do.

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post Aug 5 2018, 11:57 AM
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Got my first chance to show off my new license plate Friday at Cruisin' Grand German night in Escondido. They dedicate one night during the summer to German cars. I posted a separate thread here http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=332153

If you have not seen that thread check it out as 914's were well represented!
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post Aug 14 2018, 10:42 AM
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post Aug 18 2018, 09:32 PM
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Was on vacation in Michigan and heard of a Cars and Coffee preceding the 40th Annual Concours d'Elegance Of America at the St John's Inn which is in Plymouth Michigan. They were recognizing the Porsche 70th Anniversary. I had reached out to a 914 guy here on World, TJB/914, hoping to meet someone in Mich with a 914 while there. Although Tom was not available during my visit I did take his advice and tried to see what I could relative to this event.

Time did not permit my attending the actual concours, but the Cars and Coffee proceeding was right up my alley. I headed over fairly early July 28th and found a huge turnout, that I later learned was about 800 cars, the most they ever had, and it was amazing. Everything imaginable there with lots of Ferrari's, Ford GT's, a zillion Corvettes. just tons of really nice cars. There were lots of Porsche's too but sadly not a single 914 to be found.

I did find a mid engine Porsche though that they were in the process of unloading just as I walked up. Only 29 of these Porsche 910's were produced! I didn't know much about them, but soon learned.

Shout out to Tom TJB/914 thanks for the tip! Had a great time! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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post Aug 18 2018, 10:07 PM
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Any chance it was one of the uber rare 8 cylinder variants?

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post Aug 22 2018, 12:08 PM
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Have been monitoring an oil leak from the engine for some time and this past weekend I came to understand it better.
I have a problem with the 16 AN hose between the tank and cooler, and it is leaking in 2 places. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)
It's not that it isn't tight, it is, but it is fitting itself is actually seeping, the one by the oil tank, and also appears to be seeping where the braided hose goes into the fitting as shown.
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But what I discovered next instantly became a top priority to fix. The support bracket holding the outer end of the oil cooler inlet tube next to where the large AN fitting had been attached had cracked and the inlet tube was loose. This then puts the strain on the inlet tube just before it enters the engine. We all know what happens if that inlet tube were to break while driving.
It becomes a priority because I have purchased laps at Laguna Seca at Renn6
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post Aug 22 2018, 12:15 PM
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Thinking the worst that the engine had to come out. I did a lot of searching to learn what I could. Of course I found new coolers for $1275 but then I finally found a thread right here on World that Rich Johnson had posted in 2003 with info on 914-6 parts and a picture of what he did with coolers to convert to 914-6 type. Contacted him by e-mail and immediately heard back!

This is what it will look like when he is done. Man, I love this site!

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The setup I had put the big 16 AN fitting very close to the suspension.

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and his will position the inlet the same as a real 6 cooler
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Removed the cooler, without having to drop the engine, yesterday and shipped to Rich. He vowed to jump right on it and return because I will need to make a new flex line due to change of location of the inlet and to resolve my leaking hose.
Rich is a great guy to deal with! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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post Aug 22 2018, 01:30 PM
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The modified cooler looks great Jim. If only Rich was closer I'd send mine off to him. I'm yet to find anyone in the UK that will take on the job of modifying my 911 cooler.
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post Aug 22 2018, 05:22 PM
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The modified cooler looks great Jim. If only Rich was closer I'd send mine off to him. I'm yet to find anyone in the UK that will take on the job of modifying my 911 cooler.


All I can say is have it done by someone who knows what they are doing. Not sure who did mine as it came done with the project and had an ugly weld. I installed it anyway not understanding the weak point. Rich makes a very robust fix, replacing the tube and fitting plus serious mounting flange for reasonable $$. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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post Aug 22 2018, 06:42 PM
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QUOTE(defianty @ Aug 22 2018, 03:30 PM) *

The modified cooler looks great Jim. If only Rich was closer I'd send mine off to him. I'm yet to find anyone in the UK that will take on the job of modifying my 911 cooler.

I just sent 4 shocks and a set of springs to the UK through a shipping company called parcelmonkey.com check them or a similar company. Shipping might be a lot less than you expect.
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Looks really nice. I talk with Rich every once and a while. Known him virtually for year and we do business back and forth. He's a good guy.
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