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Cairo's (Michael) 6 - Part 2, 3.2 coming out and '95 3.6 going in... |
banananose914 |
Aug 3 2020, 10:51 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 235 Joined: 20-November 13 From: california Member No.: 16,681 Region Association: None |
Truly a long, strange trip its been. Congratulations on staying with your car Mike. Most people, myself included, would have hung it up a long time ago. Many, many ups and downs, but in the end, victory. If you find another six, and you need our help in restoring it, I promise you it won’t take 10 years. Ya done good!
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Cairo94507 |
Aug 4 2020, 06:29 AM
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Michael Group: Members Posts: 10,095 Joined: 1-November 08 From: Auburn, CA Member No.: 9,712 Region Association: Northern California |
Thank you Jim that means a lot. The skills you and your team have are beyond comparison in my experience. The best part though is, don't take my word, let the finished car speak for itself. It is a beauty. Once I get the time, hopefully this coming weekend, I will get it up on the lift and shoot some pictures of the underside for everyone to see. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/first.gif)
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EdwardBlume |
Aug 4 2020, 07:05 AM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 12,338 Joined: 2-January 03 From: SLO Member No.: 81 Region Association: Central California |
Well done! and Congratulations!
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infraredcalvin |
Aug 4 2020, 07:08 AM
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Distracted Member Group: Members Posts: 1,571 Joined: 25-August 08 From: Ladera Ranch, CA Member No.: 9,463 Region Association: Southern California |
Followed from the start, what an amazing adventure! Congrats!
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Lucky9146 |
Aug 4 2020, 08:09 PM
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Always Wanted A Bigger Go Cart Group: Members Posts: 1,663 Joined: 22-September 14 From: Poway California Member No.: 17,942 Region Association: Southern California |
OK- My Six is finished and it is beautiful (I might be slightly biased) and I love it. Jim ( @banananose914 ) Kent ( @914350 ), Andy ( @Socalandy ) and Bob, (or the Justice League as I affectionately named them) did a great job. This car looks better than new and drives like new. Enjoy the photos guys and thanks for all of the support as I experienced Mr. Toad's Wild Ride. I can't believe it has been 10 years. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) Michael I thought it was in your kitchen when I first looked at this pic! Then I realized no one has a big screen in their kitchen, or do they? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) What a garage to welcome your car home to. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/first.gif) Congrats to the man with the patience of a saint. Driving Vid would be cool. Time to enjoy it! All the best! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/white914.jpg) |
Cairo94507 |
Aug 5 2020, 06:24 AM
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Michael Group: Members Posts: 10,095 Joined: 1-November 08 From: Auburn, CA Member No.: 9,712 Region Association: Northern California |
Thanks so much. Yeah, the garage is another passion. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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Cairo94507 |
Aug 9 2020, 04:55 PM
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Michael Group: Members Posts: 10,095 Joined: 1-November 08 From: Auburn, CA Member No.: 9,712 Region Association: Northern California |
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billh1963 |
Aug 10 2020, 06:48 AM
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Car Hoarder! Group: Members Posts: 3,404 Joined: 28-March 11 From: North Carolina Member No.: 12,871 Region Association: South East States |
Wow! So happy for you. Now, drive the hell out of that thing. You deserve it!
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Cairo94507 |
Aug 10 2020, 08:28 AM
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Michael Group: Members Posts: 10,095 Joined: 1-November 08 From: Auburn, CA Member No.: 9,712 Region Association: Northern California |
Thanks Bill. Will do. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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rhodyguy |
Aug 10 2020, 08:30 AM
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Chimp Sanctuary NW. Check it out. Group: Members Posts: 22,192 Joined: 2-March 03 From: Orion's Bell. The BELL! Member No.: 378 Region Association: Galt's Gulch |
That tie rod end assembly is slick. Never seen that one before. WOW!
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Cairo94507 |
Aug 10 2020, 10:30 AM
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Michael Group: Members Posts: 10,095 Joined: 1-November 08 From: Auburn, CA Member No.: 9,712 Region Association: Northern California |
That's because we raised the spindles 17mm. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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Mark Henry |
Aug 10 2020, 10:36 AM
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that's what I do! Group: Members Posts: 20,065 Joined: 27-December 02 From: Port Hope, Ontario Member No.: 26 Region Association: Canada |
Had the car up on the left today so I snapped a couple of what turned out to be poor belly shots. Tomorrow I will take some better underneath shots. Details on the front struts and tie rod ends, or the page number please. Driving impressions? I have full motion bearings, 914/6 struts, Alfa calipers, 22mm Tarrett hollow bar, turbo tie rods, 911 hubs, etc. I'm not quite as low as you and although it's not too bad I do feel a bit of bump steer. |
sb914 |
Aug 10 2020, 10:40 AM
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Surf Guru Group: Members Posts: 4,396 Joined: 25-November 12 From: Brookings,Oregon Member No.: 15,191 Region Association: Southern California |
But that garage! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wub.gif)
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willieg |
Aug 10 2020, 12:11 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 138 Joined: 13-August 18 From: Pleasant Hill Member No.: 22,389 Region Association: Northern California |
OK- My Six is finished and it is beautiful (I might be slightly biased) and I love it. Jim ( @banananose914 ) Kent ( @914350 ), Andy ( @Socalandy ) and Bob, (or the Justice League as I affectionately named them) did a great job. This car looks better than new and drives like new. My brother Bob, my cousin Phil and I drove down to Jim's on Saturday and I admit I was anxious to see my car. It has been 10 years and 5 months since I bought it. We were tickled to hear it start and run, see the gauges working and hear that terrific 3.2 with Ben's ( @mb911 ) beautiful SS heat exchangers and muffler. We took it for a drive and I was not disappointed. It runs strong. It sounds great. It rides great. It looks terrific. A nice surprise was Oscar ( @[url=http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php? showuser=16669]ValcoOscar[/url] ) showed up at Jim's and he came bearing gifts. Oscar is just a great guy. He gave me a cool 914 hat that was in shades of green, a cool 914 hoodie and 2 914 T-shirts. I don't make out like that Christmas time. Thank you Oscar I am really looking forward to one of your BBQ's where I can bring my car and let everyone get a chance to check it out. Also Dave ( @blue6 ) was there and he has seen this project progress from the complete mess I delivered to Kent to what I consider to be one of the finest 914-6 in the country. Yeah, that's my opinion. I am sure this is not everyone's cup of tea, but that's OK. It is mine. Thanks for coming over Dave and safe travels my friend. We put about 40 miles on it and then loaded it into the enclosed car carrier, special thanks to Chris ( @tygaboy ) for hooking me up. After loading it was time to relax for a bit and we cooled off in Jim's pool. We sat around and talked about everyone (of course) and then decided we were refreshed enough to do the 400 mile return trip home. Off we went; the drive home was very easy with very little traffic. This morning we unloaded the car and returned the trailer to Petaluma with another big thank you to Chris. I would also like to thank my twin brother and best friend Bob for sharing this whole experience with me. He has been there for the whole thing and I hope he drives this when I throw him the keys and enjoys the way this car runs, rides, handles and looks. I doubt I would have hung in there with this build when the going was rough (pre-LA) without his support. Enjoy the photos guys and thanks for all of the support as I experienced Mr. Toad's Wild Ride. I can't believe it has been 10 years. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) Damn that trailer looks familiar? I suspect many of us on 914World have been transported by that trailer. Many thanks to tygaboy. |
Cairo94507 |
Aug 10 2020, 04:12 PM
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Michael Group: Members Posts: 10,095 Joined: 1-November 08 From: Auburn, CA Member No.: 9,712 Region Association: Northern California |
OK, the Xpel clear-bra (PPF) was installed today by J&E Car Care, Inc. Juan and Ezequiel (brothers). They have done probably 6 or 7 of my cars now and they do great work.
I added their business card into the post in the event anyone is considering a clear-bra. I have no affiliation with them other than as a repeat customer. [attachmentid=756906 Attached thumbnail(s) |
914_7T3 |
Aug 10 2020, 06:39 PM
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Please forgive me, I'm new to all of this! Group: Members Posts: 1,866 Joined: 3-April 17 From: Los Angeles, CA Member No.: 20,991 Region Association: Southern California |
Good call Michael! I’m getting X-Pel applied to my car as well on Wednesday down here in SoCal. Will be using the company that does the work for Singer Automotive.
Now go for a drive! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) |
bbrock |
Aug 10 2020, 06:54 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,269 Joined: 17-February 17 From: Montana Member No.: 20,845 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
If either of you get a chance, I'd love to see a pic of that side by side with an untreated panel in good sunlight. I'm just curious how close to that original shine it comes. Looks pretty impressive from what I'm seeing here. Now time to drive!!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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Michael N |
Aug 10 2020, 08:22 PM
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Certifiable Group: Members Posts: 1,426 Joined: 6-June 04 From: San Jose, Ca Member No.: 2,164 Region Association: Northern California |
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/first.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/pray.gif) So happy to see this come home to you so you can finally enjoy it. Congrats.
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PanelBilly |
Aug 10 2020, 08:45 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,860 Joined: 23-July 06 From: Kent, Wa Member No.: 6,488 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
A work of art
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eric9144 |
Aug 10 2020, 08:51 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,744 Joined: 30-March 11 From: San Diego, CA Member No.: 12,876 Region Association: Southern California |
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Now there's no excuse not to get that thing out and drive the (IMG:style_emoticons/default/stromberg.gif) out of it (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif) |
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