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post Jun 27 2017, 04:56 PM
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Thanks, Mark. I have dealt with the odo issue on prior German cars. Hardest part is to get the bezel off without ruining it. I repaired a clock on one of my 240Zs in the past, figure this is probably similar. And I had already seen the seatbelt fix thread, will be doing that shortly.

Actually, the one that bothers me most is the parking brake handle. I've looked at that already, fear I'm going to need a replacement.
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post Jun 27 2017, 10:10 PM
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QUOTE(arne @ Jun 27 2017, 09:14 AM) *

Speaking of things that don't work, it's really a pretty short list.

Passenger exterior door handle
Rear defroster

I've got an extra passenger door handle. I also have 2 rear defrost windows if need be. For paint I used a guy in Junction city. He repainted my passenger side on my car after my snafu with hydroplaning into guard rail (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif) . My synergy green metallic I thought would be impossible to match. Guy absolutely nailed it. He does more molar restorations besides usual insurance work. He isn't cheap but does excellent work. I want to say a full repaint of a 914 he quoted me 10k. That is for an Excellent paint job. After having 2 different 5k paint jobs that sucked. Dbl that for a pristine one is damn cheap (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif)
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post Jun 28 2017, 08:30 AM
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I'll send you a PM on the handle, Jamie. Not sure yet if it's the handle or something disconnected/broken inside the door. Will know for sure in a few days.

The painter I'm talking with is well known around here in the British car community, but not much beyond that. There are many MGs, Morris Minors, early Minis and the like running around these parts that he has painted. The owners of those cars are universally happy with his work, and his prices are realistic.
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post Jun 28 2017, 02:53 PM
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Tim (timothy_nd28) is the gauge guru on this board ... you might ask him how he removes and re-crimps the bezels
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post Jun 28 2017, 09:18 PM
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Disassembly has begun. This appears to be a recurring theme - I buy a car that doesn't run, then I make it drivable, then I take it apart, then I make it drive again, then I take it apart...

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post Jun 29 2017, 05:48 PM
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post Jun 29 2017, 07:34 PM
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That's precisely why one needs two of them ... one to drive while restoring the other one (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif)
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That's precisely why one needs two of them ... one to drive while restoring the other one (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif)
Well, I guess since I only have one 914, I'll have to console myself by driving the other P-car.

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post Jun 29 2017, 08:29 PM
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Nice. Just lifted my '66 up in the air this afternoon ... getting ready to send some calipers up to Eric for 'restoration' (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)

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post Jun 30 2017, 01:47 PM
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Dropped off both front and rear deck lids to be base/acid stripped. Handy that these guys are local. http://metaldipping.com

This will eliminate any rust in the crimped seam between the frame and skin. Highly recommended by body and paint people.

Also, have soaked both seat belts in a bucket of hot, soapy water, rinsed and let dry. They work amazingly well now. Very happy with this.
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post Jul 7 2017, 04:27 PM
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Disassembly and paint prep continues. Aiming for mid-week to get into paint shop. Can't work on it tomorrow because we'll be in the 911 on a PCA drive. More work on Sunday, though, and the windshield should come out on Monday.

Both lids back from the stripper. Impressive! No filler found in either lid. Had the heater parts stripped too, way easier than me cleaning all the built up oil crud off of them.

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post Jul 7 2017, 05:34 PM
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Nice lids for sure.
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Pulled the final bits out yesterday, then had the windshield removed today. Good news there, no new rust found under the glass. Goes to the painter tomorrow morning.

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post Jul 10 2017, 07:30 PM
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Nice. You're making a lot better progress than me (IMG:style_emoticons/default/thumb3d.gif)
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Pulled the final bits out yesterday, then had the windshield removed today. Good news there, no new rust found under the glass. Goes to the painter tomorrow morning.




Looks like you are going to drive it there. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif)
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Looks like you are going to drive it there. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif)
Indeed. The tail lights are now held in place with just a single nut, and the license plate a single bolt. I will drive it there and remove those bits, the shop will have a very bare canvas to work on.

I'm pleased that I haven't found much other rust to deal with, just a little in the front trunk seal channel. Add to that the fact that the car is VERY straight, so perhaps this will go fairly quickly.
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QUOTE(Calvinator2016 @ Jul 10 2017, 06:30 PM) *
Looks like you are going to drive it there. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif)
Indeed. The tail lights are now held in place with just a single nut, and the license plate a single bolt. I will drive it there and remove those bits, the shop will have a very bare canvas to work on.

I'm pleased that I haven't found much other rust to deal with, just a little in the front trunk seal channel. Add to that the fact that the car is VERY straight, so perhaps this will go fairly quickly.


The progress you are making on this car in such a short time is remarkable. This is going to be a great car for the lucky person to acquire it once you have completed the restoration.
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Agreed on both counts. It is progressing much faster than I planned/expected, and it is shaping up to be a nice example. Not pristine or show quality, but a really great weekend driver.
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Dropped it off with the painter today. Initial discussion went well. Side marker wart holes will be welded up, everything else fairly standard. I will be checking back with him later this week.

In the mean time, I've got a lot of parts to clean, and a whole pile of new rubber and such to order. "Hello, 914rubber.com?"
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