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"I keep the paint on the radiator for an hour or so first to get it nice and warm, then very light coats with a good 10mins between. Hope this helps...."

Radiator in a workshop - far too much luxury!

I really ought to finish off this blog. But to see the finished car, it is featured in Practical Classics June 2021

My 914 is featured in Practical Classics June 2021

I am beginning to have a clear out of parts left over from my 914 resto. I will sort a full list over time, but I thought I would start and see if anyone needs a pair of heat exchangers for a 1.7 litre car?

Drop me a message if you want further info or pics

Vary the gun pressure to get a different finish

Ive used raptor on the valance, cover sills and roof on my 914, and used the remainder of the bottle on the metal frame of my workshop door. Great product to apply, superb finish, and very, very tough. I am restoring another vehicle at the moment, and will be using it as the underseal on that. Ive u...

Vinyl will stretch and shape if you steam it.

After filling mine I used vinyl paint, and it has come up okay.

rhd racer wrote:So Gary’s shot is at Curborough.

Phil’s I am struggling with, especially the building next to the circuit, not somewhere I have been. Mallory maybe?

Some brilliant shots in this thread

Yep, Mallory Park!

Folks I am rebuilding my seats. Can anyone tell me a source for the card / vinyl that goes in the back of the seat? Its the bottom arrow on the photo below. Darren C has given me some pointers, but I haven't yet found where I can buy it https://i.postimg.cc/6qzxYTrY/Screenshot-2020-02-25-at-21-19-14...

Your existing one can be rebuilt. A local auto electrician should be able to sort it

I need to change the dog ring on first gear on my 914. Do I need a specific tool or will a standard bearing puller sort it?

If I do need a specific tool, does anyone have one?

Happy New Year

Yep, count me in!