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schreiber
post Aug 29 2008, 01:13 PM
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Greetings all! I guess this will serve as a central introduction/ build/ update thread for my teener. A little about me: I've been a member of the site for a year or so. I'm a full time student, work full time as a networks administrator, and am a member of the Marine Corps reserve.

I hope to take this car back to a factory original look... Not down to the last bolt, but given the choice, I'll probably choose the factory look. I've really enjoyed reading the enthusiasm of Pat Garvey and crew in the 'Originality & History' section.

Finally, the 914 is and will be a learning experience for me. I'll admit I have a lot to learn, but I've enjoyed playing around with it so far.

..Also want to give a shoutout to my neighbor, Scott (SGB). He has a beautiful 914, and has been an inspiration with regards to the car. I can only hope I get mine looking like his some day.

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post Aug 29 2008, 01:15 PM
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So far most of the stuff I've attempted has been cosmetic:
-Tore out the headliner & resurfaced targa top in and out
-Sanded and repainted wheels, put on shiny wheel covers
-Installed new fog light grilles
-Added new parking light lenses
-Ripped out old rear trunk springs
-Installed rear trunk shox from Camp914
-Reinstalled lower dash
-Tore off rotting rear bumper top
-Installed new dash cover

Bought, but have not installed:
-New rear valance
-Passenger side seat
-Replacement door latches
-New switch caps

Big glaring things to work on in the future:
-Fix brakes!!
-Figure out rear camber problem
-New front bumper
-New interior carpet
-New bumper tops
-Repair (or replace) front valance

The little 'guts' works I've done has been limited to an oil change and plugs/ wires swap. Amazing the difference that has made... Next on the list will probably be brake work. Only having 10% braking is probably the biggest thing that is keeping this car off the road right now.

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post Aug 29 2008, 02:14 PM
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QUOTE(schreiber @ Aug 29 2008, 03:15 PM) *

Big glaring things to work on in the future:
-New front bumper

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/huh.gif) from the pic above, the front bumper looks pretty clean!
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post Aug 29 2008, 02:23 PM
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QUOTE(schreiber @ Aug 29 2008, 11:13 AM) *

I hope to take this car back to a factory original look...

Your passenger side turn signal lense is upside down. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)


Looks like a nice project!
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post Aug 29 2008, 04:32 PM
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I have never seen seat belts like those before
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post Aug 29 2008, 05:18 PM
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QUOTE(ruddyboys @ Aug 29 2008, 02:32 PM) *

I have never seen seat belts like those before

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Stock early non retractable seatbelts ...
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post Sep 2 2008, 09:34 AM
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Made some good progress this weekend! I replaced my passenger side door latch (no more only opening that one from the inside)... And also replaced that beat up passenger side seat.


QUOTE(SirAndy @ Aug 29 2008, 03:23 PM) *

QUOTE(schreiber @ Aug 29 2008, 11:13 AM) *

I hope to take this car back to a factory original look...

Your passenger side turn signal lens is upside down. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

Looks like a nice project!
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif) Andy


I'm gonna blame the turn signal thing on a PO. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) That is remedied.

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QUOTE(schreiber @ Aug 29 2008, 03:15 PM) *

Big glaring things to work on in the future:
-New front bumper

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/huh.gif) from the pic above, the front bumper looks pretty clean!


Unfortunately, the bumper looks worse in person...
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post Sep 2 2008, 11:09 AM
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Looks like you are well on your way to a great clean car.
Nice work!
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post Sep 3 2008, 01:35 AM
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Cool (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
Those side mirrors look like the plastic kind...if they are they suck and I suggest replacing with OEM style mirror(s). My plastic mirrors never stayed put with a head wind and eventually broke off when I hit freeway speed, D'Oh!

The wheels look great (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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post Sep 3 2008, 08:05 AM
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Hey Jake!

Saw you go down the street this weekend. Car sounded great. I'll help ya with those brakes. That is a high priority, or at least should be. Just let me know... You can almost always find me there in the garage pidling around with something.
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post Sep 3 2008, 08:41 AM
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Cool, always love seeing other peoples projects. At least you are able to drive the car and do some work when time and money allows. What a difference in the wheels! Nice work!! Keep it up!
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post Oct 11 2008, 12:00 PM
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Ok 914 world, I need some help. I'm under the car today, fiddling with things, and can't determine what these spacers? are... I speculate it was something done by a previous owner. See picture.
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post Oct 11 2008, 12:04 PM
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Those are cheesey spacers to make up for sagging springs. I'd yank them out. They also make the spring feel stiffer. If the spring is shot or not stiff enough I'd buy a new spring.
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post Oct 11 2008, 12:08 PM
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Those would be the JC Whitney style spring spacers. The rear attitude of the car was likely "draggin' ass" and the PO wedged these into the springs to heighten the rear. Ya need new springs. (Edit: jmill beat me to the punch)
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post Oct 11 2008, 12:10 PM
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Aright. Thanks for the help!
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post Oct 22 2008, 03:45 PM
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OK gentlemen, I need some assistance. I was wanting to clean up my carburetor setup... I was spraying a can of carb cleaner straight down the barrels, engine running. (I was told to be careful and not let the engine die as I was spraying the cleaner in there). Well what did I do? I let the engine die. Now the engine will turn over and over, but won't fire up. Any help?
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post Oct 23 2008, 09:03 AM
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Hey Jake!
Probably need new spark plugs. They can be a little hard to get to unless you have done it before. I've got some new plugs at my house. Will you be there this weekend? Still got my phone number? I've got a spark plug wrench I modified a little to make the job easier too.
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post Oct 24 2008, 05:44 PM
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Scott, I did changed the plugs a few months back. I guess it is a cheap way to troubleshoot though. If I have some time I'll try to come by this weekend.

On another note, I got my temp European plate put on. Like it? Loathe it? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)


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post Oct 24 2008, 06:53 PM
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I just noticed you were in huntsville and wanted to say hi. So I guess your part of the non running 914 owners club now. I haven't driven mine in about 3 years. Good luck on your build.

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post Feb 24 2009, 09:33 AM
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QUOTE(schreiber @ Oct 11 2008, 12:00 PM) *

Ok 914 world, I need some help. I'm under the car today, fiddling with things, and can't determine what these spacers? are... I speculate it was something done by a previous owner. See picture.
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QUOTE(Wilhelm @ Oct 11 2008, 12:08 PM) *

Those would be the JC Whitney style spring spacers. The rear attitude of the car was likely "draggin' ass" and the PO wedged these into the springs to heighten the rear. Ya need new springs. (Edit: jmill beat me to the punch)


Well guys, I'm diving back into this project. I need advice/recommendations on springs. AutoAtlanta? Automotion? This car probably won't ever see much autocross, so I'm probably leaning towards 100# street springs. Thoughts?
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