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| mgarrison |
 Mar 22 2022, 10:03 AM
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Member  Group: Members Posts: 376 Joined: 14-February 20 From: Chandler, AZ Member No.: 23,922 Region Association: Southwest Region 
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My brake lines arrived from Pelican/Stoddard... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif)
 Laid out the old & new together to match everything up. No clue what the two, short "S" shaped lines in the lower, middle are for - don't see any old lines that size/shape! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)  With the Boxster calipers, these two lines from the rear trailing arms are no longer needed. Let me know if you need/can use them, especially if your local.  I got the lines all installed - still need to decide what I'm doing with the pedal cluster/master cylinders, etc. Thinking of using the Wilwood pedal cluster. Started scuffing and checking the deck lid and filled a few spots. Still need to spray it with the high-build surfacer and block sand it, but getting closer.  Gaps along the sides are bigger than I hoped for, but it's just sitting loosely in place. Need to start on the hood now! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smash.gif)  |
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| mgarrison |
Mar 22 2022, 08:56 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 376 Joined: 14-February 20 From: Chandler, AZ Member No.: 23,922 Region Association: Southwest Region
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Did a quick test fit of the hood before I start scuffing it and looking for spots that need to be filled (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif)
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| mgarrison |
Mar 24 2022, 10:13 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 376 Joined: 14-February 20 From: Chandler, AZ Member No.: 23,922 Region Association: Southwest Region
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I filled some larger imperfections, and sanded them out on the hood and decklid. I also used up the last of my high-build surfacer/primer but managed to get both the hood and decklid coated pretty well.
 Now for more fun block sanding them both out! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) |
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| mgarrison |
Mar 27 2022, 08:40 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 376 Joined: 14-February 20 From: Chandler, AZ Member No.: 23,922 Region Association: Southwest Region
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Arrrrrrgggh, even the birds are out to get me! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif)
 Block sanding is so much fun...except it's not really fun. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wacko.gif)  Only 2/3 more to go plus the duck tail (IMG:style_emoticons/default/cheer.gif)  I did managed to get my steering column reassembled. I just need to get it installed into the chassis. |
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| mgarrison |
Apr 4 2022, 08:36 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 376 Joined: 14-February 20 From: Chandler, AZ Member No.: 23,922 Region Association: Southwest Region
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Oh my, she has a hood and trunk...sort of. Or, Look, its her Cars & Coffee pose! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif)
 Now all I need is wheels, a fuel tank, some fuel lines, maybe some wiring...Oh yea, and engine & trans too! But, it's still progress, right? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)   |
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| 76-914 |
Apr 4 2022, 10:39 PM
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Repeat Offender & Resident Subaru Antagonist Group: Members Posts: 13,652 Joined: 23-January 09 From: Temecula, CA Member No.: 9,964 Region Association: Southern California
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Your 914 is shaping up. Beginning to look like my '70 conversion in many ways. If you paint it red they will be "Twisted Sisters". (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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| mgarrison |
Apr 10 2022, 03:03 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 376 Joined: 14-February 20 From: Chandler, AZ Member No.: 23,922 Region Association: Southwest Region
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Still doing wheel research and trying to keep moving forward in some way. Today I media blasted the steering rack cover piece and the dash. Looks like the dash was baby blue - no idea why they would use blue on a red car... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/screwy.gif)
  Media blasting is quicker - except waiting for the compressor to catch up. But, having to vacuum out my shoes, then my socks, then between my toes, and...my ears! Grit just goes everywhere! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wacko.gif) |
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| mgarrison |
Apr 18 2022, 05:02 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 376 Joined: 14-February 20 From: Chandler, AZ Member No.: 23,922 Region Association: Southwest Region
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I'm waiting to collect enough stock $$$ for the purchase of wheels - easily double what I expected to pay! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif)
In the meantime, Chris aka Tygaboy provided some much needed parts porn! I'm the proud second owner of his SpeedHut gauge setup. Woohoo  I've already replaced the ring on the speedo so it matches the other two. Still debating if I need to replace the "glass" on the tach - has some barely there scratches. I have the replacement already, just not sure its worth the effort, at least for now. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif) Our Son's Miata started having some really odd timing issues. The lead tech at the auto shop where he works finally narrowed it down the crank pulley. It's not the dreaded "short-nose" crankshaft - that was the NA 1.6L engine. Once we started taking it apart, it became obvious what happened...   The Woodruff key that holds the timing pulley on the crank, the timing plate, and the harmonic balancer sheared in half. I can tell you from personal experience drilling out a hardened steel pulley to get the broken half of the key out is a true PITA! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/hissyfit.gif) At least the keyway in the crank seems ok! I did finally get some time Sunday afternoon to work on the 914 dash. I wanted to get rid of some openings I no longer have use for:   I think it came out rather nice! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif) |
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| nivekdodge |
Apr 18 2022, 08:34 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 283 Joined: 28-August 21 From: Pittsburgh Pa Member No.: 25,860 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
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QUOTE(mgarrison @ Feb 29 2020, 11:26 PM)  I did manage to get the pedal cluster out. Quite a bit of surface rust under there, but nothing seems to have gone very deep. A bit of cleaning and sealing is due back here... The wiring harness removal was way too much fun. Got 95% of it out intact in case its needed down the road, but it so old and crunchy I'm not sure it safe/worth using! Does anybody have any amazing, creative ideas on how to clean out the tunnel area if you are not replacing any of the floor? Bit of a mess in there, and impossible to get to. Some kind of chimney sweep brush hooked to a drill??? What are your plans for a wiring harness? |
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| mgarrison |
May 31 2022, 11:39 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 376 Joined: 14-February 20 From: Chandler, AZ Member No.: 23,922 Region Association: Southwest Region
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QUOTE(nivekdodge @ Apr 18 2022, 07:34 PM) QUOTE(mgarrison @ Feb 29 2020, 11:26 PM) I did manage to get the pedal cluster out. Quite a bit of surface rust under there, but nothing seems to have gone very deep. A bit of cleaning and sealing is due back here... The wiring harness removal was way too much fun. Got 95% of it out intact in case its needed down the road, but it so old and crunchy I'm not sure it safe/worth using! Does anybody have any amazing, creative ideas on how to clean out the tunnel area if you are not replacing any of the floor? Bit of a mess in there, and impossible to get to. Some kind of chimney sweep brush hooked to a drill??? What are your plans for a wiring harness? I plan on either using a Painless street/track kit, or possibly the same kit that Tygaboy used on his LS3 914... |
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| mgarrison |
May 31 2022, 11:45 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 376 Joined: 14-February 20 From: Chandler, AZ Member No.: 23,922 Region Association: Southwest Region
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Not much progress lately - waiting for stock to go positive again so I can fund the next needed part for the 914. But, that finally happened - Parts Porn!
 After some runaround, I finally got my wheels ordered and they actually made it to me intact on the first try! The lugs even arrived the same day - maybe shipping is getting back on track! I did a quick test fit to see how things looked, cleared, etc.   I still need to hit the local Discount Tire to see what my options are for some temporary tires while I finish the rest of the 914...Still a long road ahead! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smash.gif) |
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| slowrodent |
May 31 2022, 12:17 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 159 Joined: 29-February 20 From: Tucson/Oro Valley Member No.: 23,981 Region Association: Southwest Region
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Car looks great Mike. Excellent wheel choice! FYI my dash is blue too...seems to be pretty common
Keep up the great work. Kevin |
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| Mayne |
May 31 2022, 12:25 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 254 Joined: 28-February 17 From: NM Member No.: 20,880 Region Association: None |
Looking great! 15 or 16 inch wheels?
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| tygaboy |
May 31 2022, 01:09 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,477 Joined: 6-October 15 From: Petaluma, CA Member No.: 19,241 Region Association: Northern California
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I love your build! If I was doing mine over, I think I'd do riveted flares. LOVE the "tough guy" look they have. Keep up the great work! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif)
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| mgarrison |
May 31 2022, 02:18 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 376 Joined: 14-February 20 From: Chandler, AZ Member No.: 23,922 Region Association: Southwest Region
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QUOTE(Mayne @ May 31 2022, 11:25 AM) Looking great! 15 or 16 inch wheels? 16x8 and 16x9. Needed 16's to clear the Boxster calipers. Probably should have gone 17's but nobody seemed to have them in stock. |
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| autopro |
May 31 2022, 02:59 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 306 Joined: 14-January 18 From: San Diego / Tijuana Member No.: 21,797 Region Association: Southern California |
Awesome car, I got the same wheels but in size 15. Interested to see what tire choices you come up with.
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| Costa05 |
May 31 2022, 07:10 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 320 Joined: 27-October 16 From: Phoenix, Arizona Member No.: 20,535 Region Association: Southwest Region
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Congrats on the wheels! Looks great Mike.
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| mgarrison |
Jul 19 2022, 05:06 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 376 Joined: 14-February 20 From: Chandler, AZ Member No.: 23,922 Region Association: Southwest Region
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So...I've been trying to track down the BFG's I wanted to use - no luck. Backordered everywhere. I had moved on to my second choice General GMAX RS, but on the way to the tire store I got distracted - SQUIRREL! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/w00t.gif)
After a marathon day to run to Santa Fe Springs, CA and back, without a stop at Disneyland, I now have some more goodies to move me a few BIG STEPS closer to that far away goal...    A US market EZ36 with low miles, plus a 5 speed Subaru trans already converted to two wheel drive, AND 930 output flanges already installed was too good an opportunity to pass up! Not to mention the included radiator, braided hoses, AN fittings, stainless steel cradle, brand new motor mounts, MR2 shifter. Feel like I struck gold! And a huge shout out to Bob Asam for helping me load it all on the trailer (IMG:style_emoticons/default/pray.gif) Maybe I can find some CHEAP, used 16" tires to at least get me back to roller stage while I repay my savings account (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif) |
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| mgarrison |
Jul 20 2022, 08:42 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 376 Joined: 14-February 20 From: Chandler, AZ Member No.: 23,922 Region Association: Southwest Region
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Did a test fit of the coolant hose down the passenger side, and tried a few things with the radiator that came with the EZ36.
Hose routing seems viable, just need some grommets for the openings to protect the hose.    The radiator is too tall for where & how I would like to place it. I tried laying it at an angle, but the upper hose connection would need some kind of elbow to get it headed back down in the right direction. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif)   I'll go with the Mishimoto Celica GTS radiator. Input/ouput in much better locations, and about 2" shorter also. If anyone's interested in this radiator, just let me know! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/popcorn[1].gif) |
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| slowrodent |
Jul 21 2022, 09:04 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 159 Joined: 29-February 20 From: Tucson/Oro Valley Member No.: 23,981 Region Association: Southwest Region
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Engine and trans in-house is a huge step Mike. If nothing else for the moment, it's a huge motivator! I saw the posting for that engine/trans and wondered if you'd jump on it. Congrats. As usual, your work looks great.
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