A few weeks ago we left Groosh’s Garage and headed for the workshop where I was stripping down my 911 speedometer to fix the odometer. It’s back in, looking fresh and working great! Except for the jumping needle from a … Continued
These late 60’s, early 70’s odometers always stop workin’. So did the “newer” ones for that matter. If it wasn’t the pot metal gear rounding out on the shaft, it was the crappy plastic gear breaking its cogs. At this … Continued
They don’t salt my streets and I live off of a dirt road which they don’t salt either. It makes for year round driving. Today there is that huge blizzard bearing down on the Midwest and all I could think … Continued
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We took the entire family in the 911 to get a Christmas tree, all 11 feet of it. When was the last time you can remember a December rain storm that cleared salt off the roads then straight days … Continued
Haven’t done much since last week with the Thanksgiving holiday and all. Pulled apart the rear bumper assembly of the 911T with intentions of getting it sand blasted and powder coated for long term storage. Look real close at the … Continued
Overview:• Purchased February 2012 from Ohio• Off the road for 8-10 years• Family owned for 30 years• Original color silver but poor repaint • Rust in doors and rockers, nothing structural• Hood, front fenders and front floor pan ahead of … Continued
I don’t mind telling you, I diggidy this photo. Snapped with my camera phone before noon as I walked back from my friend’s place of work yesterday. I parked “out of the way” and got good-parking-photo-mojo I didn’t expect. Damn … Continued
I’ve been a little remiss in getting my weekly project posted. It’s been busy around the ranch but the latest update is the 914 “green beast” is up for sale on eBay. I built a webpage for it on the … Continued
Had the front rotors turned and all new bearings packed inside. If you recall, I originally decided to replace only one outer bearing that was bent since the other fronts seemed ok. Despite new grease all the way around, the … Continued