Safer than jackstands (revised)

[desertspirit]

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[19psi]

Much better. Now place your wood blocks under the tires for backup. It's always good to have multiple failsafes.

[AirtekHVAC]

Yea! And congrats on the new head....

Now, make the proper upgrade step and get porkens lift bars (Liftbars) I LOVE mine!

[Danglerb]

Porsche emblem on the wheels should point at the valve stems.

Forth pict looks like reflection of C3PO in the door.

[MPDano]

Originally Posted by Danglerb

Forth pict looks like reflection of C3PO in the door.

Don't mind Mike, he is from the 70's era and lots of acid. Come to think of it, I see him too

[77tony]

[QUOTE=desertspirit;7838537]Actually, I was thinking of his comment with regard to the paint on the vehicle. This is an '86 and this color is original paint, a dark brown metallic, actually very beautiful when I put some wax on it.

I have not seen too many vehicles this color. In fact, I have seen none.

That a reflection of an android can be seen in the paint speaks volumes to me, not only about the paint but the origin of the vehicle's engineering.

Obviously the engineers were advanced in their thinking, perhaps androids themselves.

That color is somewhat rare and looks great. It appears to be Nutmeg Brown. Had an 80 euro back in the day a friend brought back from Germany and think it had to have been a custom color. Could not find it anywhere.
928 AUSTRALIA - Shark Colours - 492 - Muscat Brown

Those jackstands look a whole lot safer. Don't treat helmets like they are a bad thing. I have numerous skin grafts on the top of my head to from a low speed crash back in the day along with 14 fractured ribs. Had a few bikes in the past, pics below. 77tony

[Landseer]

The brown car is actually an 86.5, based on the rear jackpoints.

[77tony]

Originally Posted by desertspirit

"IIRC, 86.5's last four vin #'s ended in 1000+"

According to the title, the last four of the VIN are 1071. So then I would be looking to acquire parts for a 1986.5?

1986 928 Automatic

Yep. Where town do you travel to in CT ? T

[77tony]

Originally Posted by desertspirit

Tobacco

Cashmere Beige

...respectively....


1986 928 Automatic

Tobacco aka Tabac paint code 464 was a 1979-1980 928 color. Nutmeg aka Muscat, code 492 was a 1985-1986 color. It might have been a special order ? You could walk into a Porsche dealership back in the day with a color sample and Porsche would match it-for a price $$$$. Whats the paintcode on your door ? T

[77tony]

Originally Posted by desertspirit

Welll, it 32 Farenheit outside and she is all locked up and after midnight. I will check it tomorrow and post the color code.

Thank you for your hospitality.

No problem. Look forward to what color yours really is. Could care less if I am right or wrong. Another cool color is Expresso Brown code 40D found on 87-88 S4's. Paul Champagne has the only one I have ever seen. 928 AUSTRALIA - Shark Factory Colours - Other Colours

[Plexus928]

[QUOTE=desertspirit;7838182] the doctor told me I needed a new head, and of course a new brain to go with it. I told him that I wanted the best parts used in his overhaul.

So with a new head and new brain, I have some new pics to share with you. Perhaps this post too will be distasteful to some, but hey, what can I say? Go have a nice day and do not drink. QUOTE]

2nd heads always work better than the first one, - I'm onto about my 4th, memory not so good, think it has something to do with the bolt through my neck
Welcome back.

[Niles]

Originally Posted by desertspirit

Desertspirit, I also own a Heritage Softail anniversary addition. I love the special black and silver paint scheme.

[Mrmerlin]

Nice job on the work station upgrade.
nice HD as well from your VIN # you have a 1986.5
a picture of the brakes and seats will add info.
goodluck on your project

[uBoat Commander]

Originally Posted by desertspirit

I wish to thank everyone who participated in my previous SAFER THAN JACK STANDS posts. I did enjoy all your comments, regardless of your level of intelligence. (just kidding...do not wish to push any buttons or sound like I am full of elevated thinking)

So after the vehicle fell and crushed my head, and they found me a week later and dragged me from under the vehicle, the doctor told me I needed a new head, and of course a new brain to go with it. I told him that I wanted the best parts used in his overhaul.

So with a new head and new brain, I have some new pics to share with you. Perhaps this post too will be distasteful to some, but hey, what can I say? Go have a nice day and do not drink.

BTW, if the pics are not clear, those are 6 TON jack stands from Harbor Freight that someone suggested. The jack is a 3 ton Craftsman, and works quite well. I am pleased with my new configuration, and my new head.

The doctor also suggested I wear a helmet when I ride.....

Please stop sending PMs to me - You have already won.

http://mybfolder.com/pics/5195-1270679518.jpg

[Plexus928]

Originally Posted by

On another note, can anyone tell me how to put this back together???


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now you are on to head #2 you should have enough brains to drop a chevvy
(or a lexus) in there!
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[dtw]

Step 1: remove strut bar...

[MPDano]

Originally Posted by desertspirit

Yes, thank you.

I was wondering about that. I read somewhere removing the strut bar will cause the vehicle to flex and potentially crack the windshield if the vehicle is raised without it in place.

But if the vehicle is up on jack stands, and the wheels are not supported, is it safe to remove the strut bar?

remove it as said above. never heard of it having so much flex to crack a windshield. Once you have it off and it being a flimsy aluminum, you'll see why I said that. Most of those bars are actually bent.

[dtw]

Also, you're down far enough now, you may as well consider replacing your cam seals and all the various rubber bits on the valve covers (something like 17 rubber seals/gaskets each, ridiculous). Do your vacuum and fuel lines if you haven't already. You've been so busy tangling with everyone I forgot what you are actually in here to do - sorry.

[dtw]

Originally Posted by desertspirit

Here is what I was talking about...a TOP END REFRESH write-up by MIKE FRYE. In this procedure he says,

"Next remove the cross brace. It’s just attached at the sides with 2 8mm allen bolts on each end. I like to put the allen bolts back in the holes after the brace is off so I don’t lose them. NOTE: don’t raise or lower the car with the cross brace out, the car will flex and you could crack your windshield. Always raise and lower with the cross brace in place and the bolts tight." (TOP END REFRESH PROCEDURE - MIKE FRYE)

1986 928 Automatic

I could see it happening as some kind of freak accident when lowering a car down off of jack stands one side at a time...but even then...seems remote.

[77tony]

Originally Posted by desertspirit

Checked on the door jam today - the paint sticker for the vehicle's color says "492 - Muscatbraun - metallic"

1986 928 Automatic

Love that Nutmeg Brown aka: Muscat Brown or Muscatbraunmetallic. Have never seen one in person but would like to. How about some interior pics desert boy ? TIA. T