964 Refurb
05-01-2014, 04:40 AM
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Three Wheelin'
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05-01-2014, 04:47 AM
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the unicycle.....for years the war dept would say what do you want for your birthday,reply....Go Ped, nothing,then the unicycle accompanied with "that is the nearest you are getting to a goped" They are not easy, much smashed ankles and a*se bones in order to manage a few measly feet.It is now an ornament.
The beetle is now gone and replaced with the C4,tbh I am still missing the bug, it was properly quick.
Apologies for blocking your fantastic thread,but here are a couple more pics as requested by Fuchs(the offer of the space was genuine by the way)
The beetle is now gone and replaced with the C4,tbh I am still missing the bug, it was properly quick.
Apologies for blocking your fantastic thread,but here are a couple more pics as requested by Fuchs(the offer of the space was genuine by the way)
05-01-2014, 05:33 AM
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OOh mancave of the year award beckons, you have to admire a man with low level lighting and polished jack stands
I just need to remove the table tennis table,kids bikes,lawnmower,BBq,badminton set,cuddly toy etc etc etc
I just need to remove the table tennis table,kids bikes,lawnmower,BBq,badminton set,cuddly toy etc etc etc
05-01-2014, 11:33 AM
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I cleaned up a bit for that photo! Thanks for all the compliments chaps,I really miss the oval and have yet to really use the 64 as it has a few issues which I am working through and formulating some plans down a bit of a singer inspired route for the interior.Can't wait to see your car in the flesh Rbt964 ... it is inspirational.
05-01-2014, 02:26 PM
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the unicycle.....for years the war dept would say what do you want for your birthday,reply....Go Ped, nothing,then the unicycle accompanied with "that is the nearest you are getting to a goped" They are not easy, much smashed ankles and a*se bones in order to manage a few measly feet.It is now an ornament.
The beetle is now gone and replaced with the C4,tbh I am still missing the bug, it was properly quick.
Apologies for blocking your fantastic thread,but here are a couple more pics as requested by Fuchs(the offer of the space was genuine by the way)
The beetle is now gone and replaced with the C4,tbh I am still missing the bug, it was properly quick.
Apologies for blocking your fantastic thread,but here are a couple more pics as requested by Fuchs(the offer of the space was genuine by the way)
Simply stunning in every respect and the perfect garage to keep it in, Ive been in dirtier hospitals
Rob,
Keep up the fantastic work
Cheers,
Paul
05-01-2014, 05:08 PM
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Thanks TOFT....epic bug & man cave....my master plan is to get back in a bug soon as I miss my 65 big time...
Rob how was the drive home from mine in the dark with the 964 candles
Rob how was the drive home from mine in the dark with the 964 candles
05-01-2014, 07:34 PM
#565
Three Wheelin'
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It was certainly different Drove back to M40 at a sedate pace anyway because of the wet roads. The motorway however was dry and empty so I get to stretch the legs
Drove back to M40 at a sedate pace anyway because of the wet roads. The motorway however was dry and empty so I get to stretch the legs
05-03-2014, 11:27 PM
#566
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Learned more about my own car and what holds it together down to literally, the "nuts and the bolts", following your rebuild thread.
You have a gift.
Thank you for sharing.
TJ
You have a gift.
Thank you for sharing.
TJ
05-07-2014, 04:26 AM
#567
Three Wheelin'
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I did the first long 300mile run with the car last weekend and it went like a dream - a really good blasting The next day I put it up on the stands with all the wheels off to check brake, clutch & fuel lines and generally give everything a good eyeball. Happy to report no leaks and a bone dry engine too. Tracked down one or two minor rattles from under the dash where things have been disturbed, and with help from Mark 
recon we've identified the cause/source of the wind noise (+60mph) from the frame around the lower front corners of the door quarter glass. I've goo'ed it up with the stuff you gave me and will retest later in the week.
A few more tins of the spray trim adhesive have turned up so I can get crackin and finish the headliner now.
Despite completion of the main build, the mods and tweeks will continue Once I've sorted the caster issue (see geo thread) the next mod will be the carbon oil cooler tray and its ducting. This will continue the theme of eliminating any metal in the wheel arches / under the car.
The next day I put it up on the stands with all the wheels off to check brake, clutch & fuel lines and generally give everything a good eyeball. Happy to report no leaks and a bone dry engine too. Tracked down one or two minor rattles from under the dash where things have been disturbed, and with help from Mark recon we've identified the cause/source of the wind noise (+60mph) from the frame around the lower front corners of the door quarter glass. I've goo'ed it up with the stuff you gave me and will retest later in the week. A few more tins of the spray trim adhesive have turned up so I can get crackin and finish the headliner now.
Despite completion of the main build, the mods and tweeks will continue
Once I've sorted the caster issue (see geo thread) the next mod will be the carbon oil cooler tray and its ducting. This will continue the theme of eliminating any metal in the wheel arches / under the car.
05-20-2014, 12:27 PM
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The lions share of the time was spent sorting out the loom. My car doesn't have AC, rear defroster, rear blower, rear wiper, sunroof, stereo or the big electric seats. What I wanted to do is remove all this from the loom. I'm not talking about just snipping off the connectors and taping the end, I mean total removal. From device, to switch, to fuse box. To help with this I printed the wiring docs on A3 and laminated them. This proved a worthy exercise since you need constant referral to many sheets at the same time.
With that job now done, my loom is HALF the size it was and I no longer have the engine bay fuse box
More pictures to follow.
05-20-2014, 12:42 PM
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Three Wheelin'
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I pretty much unwrapped the entire loom with the exception of the engine bay and did it all in situ. With a bit of careful manipulation I was able to tease the redundant wires from the engine bay section with minimal unwrapping (just the taped ends where they exit the vinyl tube covering of the loom as I didn't want to slice into this)
To be honest tho it doesn't matter how much you pick apart. Buy some proper non-adhesive loom tape and rewrap the sections you've opened. You then only need to use a small bit of adhesive tape at the end. It gives the loom a nice neat professional finish.
To be honest tho it doesn't matter how much you pick apart. Buy some proper non-adhesive loom tape and rewrap the sections you've opened. You then only need to use a small bit of adhesive tape at the end. It gives the loom a nice neat professional finish.
05-20-2014, 01:03 PM
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My next job that I've literally been putting off for years - noise is just on my passenger side at same speed.