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That's weird, John. Was there any record of them being changed, they sure look to be original. Wonder if it was this way since birth? Brian.
Brian:
Unfortunately there was no records with car when I bought it in 2007 ish. I had no idea what if bought or that record were important. I just liked the car. I've kept good records since I've owned it and in last 2 years have done most of the maintenance people smarter than me on this site recommend. I wondered same thing? Does anyone else have a vehicle with the dampener on the passenger side and the regulator on the driver's side? It ran fine but I switched it back.
Put it out in the sun for a while before you try to install it.
There are a couple spots, mainly where it goes up along the wheel arch, where you have to tuck a tab around the back of the edge, while simultaneously making a stud go into the hole.
If it's nice and warm, it's noticeably softer.
A pair of smooth jawed pliers helps "persuade" the studs through far enough to start the nuts.
Don't lose any of the hardware. Some of the washers have a side ground down to fit in the inside of the fender right.
An extra pair of hands helps. If they are attached to a brain that's done this before, it's a bonus.
What he said plus a heat gun for the spots that need additonal flexibility and one of these as at least three of the bolts are a bitch to counterhold.
Put it out in the sun for a while before you try to install it.
There are a couple spots, mainly where it goes up along the wheel arch, where you have to tuck a tab around the back of the edge, while simultaneously making a stud go into the hole.
If it's nice and warm, it's noticeably softer.
A pair of smooth jawed pliers helps "persuade" the studs through far enough to start the nuts.
Don't lose any of the hardware. Some of the washers have a side ground down to fit in the inside of the fender right.
An extra pair of hands helps. If they are attached to a brain that's done this before, it's a bonus.
Discovered the 058-131-851-A thermo-switch had a broken stem. I drilled out the remains, ground an arch into one end of a one-inch piece of plastic vacuum line and JB welded it into place. I'm not sure if I left enough clearance inside so I will order a new one on Monday.
We'd driven the 84, sunroof open, last night...arrived home around 10:30...great evening for sure.
Well, tonight was just as nice...so we took the 78 around the block (square mile) to keep brakes, clutch, charging system, fuel system and bearings lubed or fresh.
She shifts like butter and I find myself wanting to drive this car more than I could ever imagine. It's a sweet little driving car.
Drove it to Katie's C&C in Great Falls. Lots of folks lingering around the car while I was walking around looking at other cars. Several people wanting to be educated on the 928 and saying they are looking to buy one soon. Most said they were watching the prices go up and wished they had bought one a few years ago. One brought his 15 year-old son over and as they looked in the passenger window the father says to his son "When I was 16 this was the coolest car...a spaceship...I had a poster on my bedroom wall." His son had only seen pictures and scenes in the well-known movies and was genuinely excited to see it and thanked me for bringing it. I demonstrated how the instrument pod moves with the steering wheel to a small group...they loved that and the pop up headlights. On fellow says "There were a lot of innovations in this car" (said as if he'd just realized it for the first time).
I had to leave while it was still packed...I slowly crept out down the core parking area, with 50 meters of high end exotic cars (Two of the new MB that should have been the new 928 were there) and restored classics lining both sides. Lots of people milling around. I noticed people pointing and nudging others to look..."look at that beautiful 928....nice color"...."That ones in great shape"... Owners of exotics, to the owner of a perfect 1957 Speedster giving thumbs up "nice!"..."great looking car". It's so surreal...hard to find words to describe how much the reception of the 928 has changed from 6 years ago. It actually felt a little weird with so many watching as I drove in at 6:30 am (gotta get there early) and left at 9:00.
People did something else today that I don't recall in the past. After talking to them about the car, answering questions about working on it, buying parts, car buying advice...and asking me to put up the headlights...every one of them shook my hand and thanked me in one way or another. This didn't happen 5-6 years ago when I owned a black 86.5 in similar condition. A guy commented "The design looks better today than it did 30 years ago. Back then what people thought was odd about the styling is not unusual compared to modern cars. It's time is now." Felt good to hear that from someone who isn't already an owner.
Drove it to Katie's C&C in Great Falls. Lots of folks lingering around the car while I was walking around looking at other cars. Several people wanting to be educated on the 928 and saying they are looking to buy one soon. Most said they were watching the prices go up and wished they had bought one a few years ago. One brought his 15 year-old son over and as they looked in the passenger window the father says to his son "When I was 16 this was the coolest car...a spaceship...I had a poster on my bedroom wall." His son had only seen pictures and scenes in the well-known movies and was genuinely excited to see it and thanked me for bringing it. I demonstrated how the instrument pod moves with the steering wheel to a small group...they loved that and the pop up headlights. On fellow says "There were a lot of innovations in this car" (said as if he'd just realized it for the first time).
I had to leave while it was still packed...I slowly crept out down the core parking area, with 50 meters of high end exotic cars (Two of the new MB that should have been the new 928 were there) and restored classics lining both sides. Lots of people milling around. I noticed people pointing and nudging others to look..."look at that beautiful 928....nice color"...."That ones in great shape"... Owners of exotics, to the owner of a perfect 1957 Speedster giving thumbs up "nice!"..."great looking car". It's so surreal...hard to find words to describe how much the reception of the 928 has changed from 6 years ago. It actually felt a little weird with so many watching as I drove in at 6:30 am (gotta get there early) and left at 9:00.
People did something else today that I don't recall in the past. After talking to them about the car, answering questions about working on it, buying parts, car buying advice...and asking me to put up the headlights...every one of them shook my hand and thanked me in one way or another. This didn't happen 5-6 years ago when I owned a black 86.5 in similar condition. A guy commented "The design looks better today than it did 30 years ago. Back then what people thought was odd about the styling is not unusual compared to modern cars. It's time is now." Felt good to hear that from someone who isn't already an owner.
Drove it to Katie's C&C in Great Falls. Lots of folks lingering around the car while I was walking around looking at other cars. Several people wanting to be educated on the 928 and saying they are looking to buy one soon. Most said they were watching the prices go up and wished they had bought one a few years ago. One brought his 15 year-old son over and as they looked in the passenger window the father says to his son "When I was 16 this was the coolest car...a spaceship...I had a poster on my bedroom wall." His son had only seen pictures and scenes in the well-known movies and was genuinely excited to see it and thanked me for bringing it. I demonstrated how the instrument pod moves with the steering wheel to a small group...they loved that and the pop up headlights. On fellow says "There were a lot of innovations in this car" (said as if he'd just realized it for the first time).
I had to leave while it was still packed...I slowly crept out down the core parking area, with 50 meters of high end exotic cars (Two of the new MB that should have been the new 928 were there) and restored classics lining both sides. Lots of people milling around. I noticed people pointing and nudging others to look..."look at that beautiful 928....nice color"...."That ones in great shape"... Owners of exotics, to the owner of a perfect 1957 Speedster giving thumbs up "nice!"..."great looking car". It's so surreal...hard to find words to describe how much the reception of the 928 has changed from 6 years ago. It actually felt a little weird with so many watching as I drove in at 6:30 am (gotta get there early) and left at 9:00.
People did something else today that I don't recall in the past. After talking to them about the car, answering questions about working on it, buying parts, car buying advice...and asking me to put up the headlights...every one of them shook my hand and thanked me in one way or another. This didn't happen 5-6 years ago when I owned a black 86.5 in similar condition. A guy commented "The design looks better today than it did 30 years ago. Back then what people thought was odd about the styling is not unusual compared to modern cars. It's time is now." Felt good to hear that from someone who isn't already an owner.
Yes a great story!! and one I can repeat every time I take my dream car out, which is not a lot as I have only owned her for around 2 months!!! I too had a "picture" of a 928 on my bedroom wall as a youngster, they really are head turners down under as well!!
06-10-2016, 12:07 AM
