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Rebuiding Inside-out |
bkrantz |
Jun 10 2022, 08:27 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 8,154 Joined: 3-August 19 From: SW Colorado Member No.: 23,343 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
I decided to fill the trunk lid frame cavity with the 3M foam, at least around the center-rear near the latch. But first, I found some leftover Eastwood cavity sealer. Have you been able to clean and reuse those nozzle tubes? If so, what process to clean them for future use? Thanks I have not tried. Eastwood suggests attaching the nozzle to one of their cans of spray solvent. |
bkrantz |
Jun 10 2022, 08:29 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 8,154 Joined: 3-August 19 From: SW Colorado Member No.: 23,343 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
I cleaned the seam sealer as much as possible, and will probably leave this as is for now.
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bkrantz |
Jun 10 2022, 08:29 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 8,154 Joined: 3-August 19 From: SW Colorado Member No.: 23,343 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
New rubber stand-offs.
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bkrantz |
Jun 10 2022, 08:30 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 8,154 Joined: 3-August 19 From: SW Colorado Member No.: 23,343 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
One in each rear corner.
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bkrantz |
Jun 10 2022, 08:31 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 8,154 Joined: 3-August 19 From: SW Colorado Member No.: 23,343 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
Then I made room for the adjuster bolt on top of the latch pin.
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bkrantz |
Jun 10 2022, 08:32 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 8,154 Joined: 3-August 19 From: SW Colorado Member No.: 23,343 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
I cut a round recess. But I will wait to install the latch until after the trunk lid is on the car.
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bkrantz |
Jun 10 2022, 08:35 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 8,154 Joined: 3-August 19 From: SW Colorado Member No.: 23,343 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
re: clock losing time - have you been disconnecting/reconnecting the battery in short bursts over that time? No, that's why I noted the slow running. The car has been connected to battery non-stop for at least 2 weeks (andmostly on a charger). I just reset the clock and will check it tomorrow. After 48 hours the clock lost 4 minutes. I took this fuzzy photo at 8:22. Anyone know if the clock running speed can be adjusted? Attached thumbnail(s) |
bbrock |
Jun 10 2022, 08:43 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 |
re: clock losing time - have you been disconnecting/reconnecting the battery in short bursts over that time? No, that's why I noted the slow running. The car has been connected to battery non-stop for at least 2 weeks (andmostly on a charger). I just reset the clock and will check it tomorrow. After 48 hours the clock lost 4 minutes. I took this fuzzy photo at 8:22. Anyone know if the clock running speed can be adjusted? Yes, there is a small speed adjustment screw on the back. IIRC, counter clockwise to speed it up. That said, I've spent months trying to make small adjustments to dial mine in but it still loses or gains time over a week. The clock is a self-winding clock so it is mechanical. The only thing the power does is periodically rewind the spring. I haven't timed how long it runs between winding events, but you can clearly hear when they happen. Seems like I've had the clock run for several minutes after disconnecting from power. It's a pretty neat contraption, but doesn't have the precision of a quartz crystal. |
bkrantz |
Jun 11 2022, 09:03 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 8,154 Joined: 3-August 19 From: SW Colorado Member No.: 23,343 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
Thanks, Brent. Yeah, the 914 clock design has always tickled me. Not manual, not really electric. Do you think it was designed on a bet?
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bkrantz |
Jun 11 2022, 09:06 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 8,154 Joined: 3-August 19 From: SW Colorado Member No.: 23,343 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
Anyway, I will attempt to adjust the running speed. On the back of the clock I found a very thin stud with a slotted end, and I turned this about 20° counterclockwise.
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bkrantz |
Jun 11 2022, 09:07 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 8,154 Joined: 3-August 19 From: SW Colorado Member No.: 23,343 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
I reset the time to match my phone, and will check again tomorrow.
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raynekat |
Jun 12 2022, 04:38 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,164 Joined: 30-December 14 From: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Member No.: 18,263 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Easy to see why I competent shop would charge a bazillion dollars for this level of detail in restoring one of these cars.
It's not trivial to put one back together nicely. |
bkrantz |
Jun 12 2022, 08:06 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 8,154 Joined: 3-August 19 From: SW Colorado Member No.: 23,343 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
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bkrantz |
Jun 12 2022, 08:10 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 8,154 Joined: 3-August 19 From: SW Colorado Member No.: 23,343 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
No time to work on 914s today. I spent the afternoon replacing a hinge on the door of our fancy built-in microwave.
I did check the clock, and after about 24 hours, it seems correct. Attached thumbnail(s) |
FlacaProductions |
Jun 13 2022, 07:47 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,809 Joined: 24-November 17 From: LA Member No.: 21,628 Region Association: Southern California |
Very cool....it's the little things....
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930cabman |
Jun 13 2022, 09:19 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,705 Joined: 12-November 20 From: Buffalo Member No.: 24,877 Region Association: North East States |
Easy to see why I competent shop would charge a bazillion dollars for this level of detail in restoring one of these cars. It's not trivial to put one back together nicely. Does that mean if I pay myself for the time I worked I will be rich? Exactly, or so I have thought for many years, just not sure how to cash out? BTW, project is looking great |
bkrantz |
Jun 13 2022, 07:20 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 8,154 Joined: 3-August 19 From: SW Colorado Member No.: 23,343 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
Easy to see why I competent shop would charge a bazillion dollars for this level of detail in restoring one of these cars. It's not trivial to put one back together nicely. Does that mean if I pay myself for the time I worked I will be rich? Exactly, or so I have thought for many years, just not sure how to cash out? BTW, project is looking great Thanks. And if you figure that out, let know. |
bkrantz |
Jun 13 2022, 07:25 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 8,154 Joined: 3-August 19 From: SW Colorado Member No.: 23,343 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
Big day today! Car friends Chuck and Mike (Kansas 914) came over to help with some jobs that need extra hands (thanks, guys!).
First up, the windshield. Here we are checking the fit and adjusting spacers. Note that I tried to find Speed Yellow suction cups, but had to settle for Sunflower. Attached thumbnail(s) |
bkrantz |
Jun 13 2022, 07:28 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 8,154 Joined: 3-August 19 From: SW Colorado Member No.: 23,343 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
To get an even gap all around, I doubled up on the rubber spacers at the bottom.
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bkrantz |
Jun 13 2022, 07:29 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 8,154 Joined: 3-August 19 From: SW Colorado Member No.: 23,343 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
Gap at the top.
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