BUILD-OFF CHALLENGE: Michigan Build, Garland, Never ending project, 8/2023 reinstalling headlamp housings Options

[Garland]

OK, To catch-up:
The 1.7 is out, and the build 2??? is in, after multi oil concerns and now I need to remove the cooler to replace the washers into the correct location.
So,
I removed the cooler while the engines in the car. I have done this before, can be time consuming, even when it is a fresh build.









Small pliers loosen and fully unscrew the studs. This will take some time. Little turns. when all 3 are loose, remove cooler with studs in cooler.








I had to do this twice since after repairing the washer location, I found the cooler leaked and needed to be replaced.


Tested and installed. NO leaks!



Cleaned up the trans case with a bit of Gibbs oil.

[Garland]

I have been pushing to get this done, and keep running into concerns, now I find the alternator I has installed when the engine was out. Is shot! I was hoping to install the heater tin tonight, not R&R the alternator. Heres a few shots.







Then took a night drive, since I have charging power. Heres the video I took. It looks like a picture, since I didn't select video when filming. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smash.gif) And a few night shots.








Im working on a 9/14/16 post, that will include a video. And thinking more if I can find a way to Okteenerfest, maybe.

[Garland]

Well onward I go. A little grass and dirt on the tread, just brought up some new things to check and finish.



Checking the valves, just be sure. Wont need adjusting for a few hundred miles.



Was concerned I was not were I should be on the timing. But this is it, one tooth right , or left is way off. Just checking.



Timing mark



Need heat, this is a Michigan Build. So in it goes.



Sterring rack cover back in place (still using original factory seals)



Could not resist replacing this week pedal board, and very loose pedal.
As I said one thing leads to ……a Lot! When will it stop.



I was ask if I had any pictures of the car painted? It wasn't in the plan from the start, and as of Aug 31st it still wasn't.


But…….


I thought I would try Plasti-dip.






A/C unit in the garage helps with keeping the car cool. Its 90 in Michigan and Im painting! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/chair.gif)





First peal






914 Rubber Deck Lid Seal Fits great, looks great, and I needed a new one.



Done with paint!

[Garland]

Ran into a backfire condition from one of the carbs, # 3 was popping from the carb. backed off the timing a bit, and 90% solved. Not sure were to set the timing, other then stock. Still working on it. Other then that……………….

Im a GO for Okteenerfest. that also was not in the plan till just a few days ago. So been very busy with the car getting it together, running, and making myself confident for the 11 hour drive. Ill be aligning it on a rack next week.

Other then that Im done, for the minute.

And a few art shots.

[Andyrew]

PD looks great! Congrats!! Great thing is you can remove it quickly if you decide to do real paint. Hope you put a couple layers on as the more layers the easier it is to remove.

[Garland]

Thanks

Did 6 layers. moved it in and out of the garage, to keep the body cool, and let the paint dry, not bake. 6 coats, 6 times in and out of the garage. i would only move it out to paint, quickly. it was 90 and humid, so 10 foot paint job, maybe 15. But I like it.

[Garland]

This was the day i first drove the build, and before paint. Just like the picture, and wanted to post it.

[Andyrew]

6 coats should work great!

Congrats on driving it. Its a great feeling when you realize your driving your project you have been working on forever

[Chris H.]

Nice work! That bodywork looks professional! The headlights are pretty bright. Are you happy with the way they work?

[Mueller]

Very nice...turned out great!

[Garland]

Nice work! That bodywork looks professional! The headlights are pretty bright. Are you happy with the way they work?

Chris,

The body work is very close, thank you. The plaisti-dip is 10 footer. The lights work great, very bright. One consern is brights, my stock fogs are aimed up a bit and fill that loss a bit. But I may upgrade to hi/low beam package, in the future.

[ndfrigi]

beautiful even with the plasti dip body paint. Congratulation!

[3d914]

Congrats on the finish. Very nice Job! Looks like you'll be one of the handful of challengers that actually gets his car running. Be sure to post that video.

Enjoy!

[Garland]

The video is coming next but I just learned that you can wet sand plastic dip.
Took a 40 mile drive last night freeway and back roads everything went well. Still need to get the alignment before Octeenerfest, and about 100 miles more.

[Chris H.]

Hey as long as you have the metal covered enjoy it until the snow flies! Is it going back to red eventually or no? The exhaust looks great. Maybe think about about LED tail lights or a 3rd brake light down the road? Need to get those textanddrive people's attention.

[Garland]

September Update: Michigan Build
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Build progress :

A lot has happen in this month. I was going to just finish up a few things little things over the last 14 days, and then, I should paint the car!, since I'm going to Okteenerfest. So, I sprayed Plasti-Dip flat white. Came out OK, and I can peel it off!

The engine was running some what rough. So I learned a lot about carb adjustment, and balancing. Thanks for the help from our community. That took a while, I'v always run FI.

Changed out the targa sail trim back to chrome, from black. Installed wiper arms, lettering on the grill also chrome, from black.

Drove it and pictures last Sunday. Im done.

Unexpected challenges:

Last second, 3 day labor day weekend paint job.

Vendors:

Local Paint supplier.

Progress Pictures:

Here are some before and after pictures, and a few others.

5 Major Tasks to complete during the Challenge:

1. Replace back half of rear trunk floor. (Rusted, rear ended, poorly patched)





& Replace entire rear body panel, and Bumper. (Rear ended, poorly repaired)





& Patch in 1/2 left front fender. (Poorly repaired)





2. Delete headlamp doors, modify hood, and relocate headlamps.





3. Install 4 steel flares, and modify all valances. 5 lug, and wheel tire package.





4. Build up, and replace engine.





1.7 914 Engine balanced
260 x 396 Cam .006
96mm Big Bore kit
Mallory Unlite Distributor 14004
Weber 40 DCNF (w/ very short intakes)
Air jet 1.80 Main 1.25
2.0 L exhaust
Work in progress replacement.

5. Major interior renew.




Un-planed:

6. Paint



7. Misc:


Misc:
Turbo tie rod ends, rack spacers, and firmer springs and shocks. Also went with a pair of old front calipers I had from the 70's these are Girling calipers, that were tested for use on some VW's And a few other things. Also a stock steering wheel.

I try to use original hardware, and parts, where i can.

Previously installed Dr.Evil rear view mirror, 3rd brake lamp, and Triad exhaust. Sound system 5 way amp, w-sub and iPod plug only, no head unit.





Without the challenge, and all of the members here, I would have never got this done, much less within a year. Since as an example my other project car is over 10 years a work in process.

I have enjoyed working, and sharing the thing I enjoy doing with my free time. I have been an owner since the 70's and still enjoy every view. See some of you at Okteenerfest, my last 914 event was
2005 Mid-West Classic I took this same car there then. Im long over do.

Thank you, to all.

[size=7]Don't miss the videos!

Video #1

Video #2

Video #3

Video #4

[Garland]

More:

3rd Brake lamp (Not new but I was ask)



Puuled out the red dot wiper blades.



Shot of the rocker flare, to the fender.



Time to snuff the 914 tourch. Pulled and first lite early in the build. It was my 12 mt Olympics.

[Garland]

[Garland]

[Garland]