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> *Project 2.4* • Dion’s endeavor • Six conversion, Rustoration & transformation
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post Apr 27 2022, 04:41 PM
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Congratulations on the milestone!

She sounds great!
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post Apr 27 2022, 05:24 PM
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There is absolutely nothing like the "first drive". That can only happen once. Awesomely great that yours went so well. BIG congrats. You earned the right to be very proud, my friend. So cool... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif)
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post Apr 28 2022, 06:49 PM
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YES !!!!!
I'm so happy for you.
Sounds great a runs beautifully !
What a great accomplishment.
Beautiful. Enjoy it.
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post Apr 29 2022, 09:00 AM
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Wow Dion, congratulations. I left off right before you got the engine running, I am so happy to see that not only does it run but you are driving your car now. What a great accomplishment. Best to you.
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post Apr 29 2022, 10:19 AM
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QUOTE(Maltese Falcon @ Feb 25 2022, 06:52 PM) *

Well done Dion...just something about a yellow fan shroud ! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

That shroud is sort of special.
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post Apr 29 2022, 01:36 PM
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Your car sounds as great as it looks - congrats! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/first.gif)

I look forward to seeing it tomorrow at Carlisle.
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post Apr 29 2022, 06:33 PM
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Thanks for the kind words and compliments fellas, I truly appreciate it.

Spent the day today sorting a fuel feed leak. I believe it is now ok. Also was getting a few backfires. Might be too rich. Also temps were cold past days. Today being a bit warmer it calmed down. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) It’ll be a long test tomorrow heading to Carlisle.
It’s first Turnpike cruise in 7 years. Spiffed er up a little today as well. Mark & Bob see ya tomorrow all things being equal.
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post Apr 30 2022, 06:58 AM
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Dion- your car is looking terrific; are you planning to run a rear valance? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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post Apr 30 2022, 01:35 PM
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Saw it in person today. Pictures don’t do it justice. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/first.gif)
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post May 14 2022, 12:17 PM
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Had to replace the previous fuel gauge with a new one. Found one that works very closely per VDO with the 914 sender. I’m not needing exact parameters. I’ll rely on the yellow warning lamp for when we hit the 1
gallon area. The gauge part # was VDO-301-020 if interested.
I never saw a fuel pointer go down as you put more fuel in (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif) maybe was reading the amount of cash in my wallet. Anyway it stopped working altogether after that so purchased the new one.


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post May 14 2022, 12:23 PM
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In addition to the bumper mounted trumpet ( say that 3 times fast), horn. I believe you can’t have too many horns in a small car. So… I added some Italian trumpets under the bonnet. Loud as hell. Plenty of decibels when the lid is shut.


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post May 15 2022, 08:42 PM
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QUOTE(Dion @ May 14 2022, 11:23 AM) *

In addition to the bumper mounted trumpet ( say that 3 times fast), horn. I believe you can’t have too many horns in a small car. So… I added some Italian trumpets under the bonnet. Loud as hell. Plenty of decibels when the lid is shut.


Bet this will make people get out of the way (IMG:style_emoticons/default/evilgrin.gif)
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post Jun 27 2022, 07:15 AM
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Uggh, might be lagging and limping going to the NE gathering. The old cast iron distributor is complaining. It’s out of advance. It’s tired.
Thinking about that 123 Distributor.
Sent them an email to see which one is suitable for my set up.
Also have cylinder #4 showing signs of poor performance. Leak down showed all cylinders healthy at 7-10% except #4 was showing near 60%!
Stuck or broken ring?, Valve too tight or stuck in guide? Oh well, find out over coming week. Have to open up that valve cover and see.
I guess the honeymoon is over (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)
It was running so well. Maybe i expected too much from the motor, it was sleeping for nearly 7 years. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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post Jun 27 2022, 08:11 AM
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Sorry to hear about the bad news Dion. Let me know what you find on the 123 end, I was thinking about making the switch on my 2.4. Praying that the leak down being low is something simple and not a rebuild.
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post Jun 27 2022, 08:37 AM
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Ugh. These cars... I'm working through teething problems with my E9 and have had to be towed home on two separate occasions in the month I've had it back on the road. What immediately pops into my head is "Screw this, I'll sell it." Hey, with my 914, I already have a car that always needs something! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)

But more than one person has reminded me by saying something to the effect of "these are the things we have to get through to get our wonderful (old!) cars dialed in..."

I get how deflating it can be, believe me. All I can offer is that once it's resolved, these sorts of things become part of the rich, historical record you have with your wonderful creation.

Hang in there, my friend. You will persevere!
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post Jun 27 2022, 08:47 AM
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@nditiz1 , @tygaboy thanks guys appreciate the encouragement. Sorry about the E9 Chris. Yes you are familiar all too well with re configuring and starting over. Perseverance for sure. Yeah will get to bottom of it whatever it will be.
Nick I will let you know what they say.
Cheers, fellas!
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post Jun 27 2022, 10:48 AM
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Dion - that sweet 914 better be at the NE Gathering. You have two weeks. Lots of time. let me know if you need someone to hold a flash light....I will send Tony.
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post Jun 27 2022, 11:14 AM
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(IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif) Thanks Ralph, Hmmm Tony, (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif) He just told me creamsicle is being disagreeable. He’s gonna need a hand with his baby.
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post Jun 27 2022, 12:00 PM
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Hi Dion - Sorry about the leak down problem- hopefully it is a simple fix. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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post Jun 27 2022, 03:24 PM
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Hopefully just a temporary, and minor setback.
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