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  1. 03-29-2020, 12:06 PM #1
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    What happens Lock-Down.

    Hi Everyone,

    With 4 weeks Lock-down in NZ & only on day 5, I’m getting around to doing those projects I put away for when I had “time on my hands” - be careful what you wish for!

    Finally found an orphan upper valve cover here in the For Sale and made my key holder!

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    Proper gasket fitted. Nuts torqued to spec. No oil leaks so far! Next project .........

    Stay safe & stay well,

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  2. 03-29-2020, 12:08 PM #2
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    That’s brilliant! Best wishes from England
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  3. 03-29-2020, 12:30 PM #3
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    looks great. How did you affix the Spark plugs?
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    If you can mock up another, I'm a buyer...
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  5. 03-29-2020, 02:10 PM #5
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    Looks like the price of old valve covers just went up! Great usage of old parts.
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  6. 03-29-2020, 03:16 PM #6
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    How did you affix the Spark plugs?

    Hi 1970rsr,

    The backing is timber, painted and mottled to resemble the mag cover. I drilled and tapped the hole and simply screwed the spark plugs in. Easy to remove with plug wrench at next tune up!
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    Some other ideas for “re-purposing” old parts:

    Dead gas struts make really good cupboard handles or towel rails. And even used oil filters have their uses.

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  8. 03-29-2020, 03:59 PM #8
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    These are BRILLENT Gary !!!

    Stay creative and safe my friend....

    BTW - Those hood shocks probably work MUCH better as door pulls/towel racks than what Porsche had in mind....
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  9. 03-29-2020, 04:28 PM #9
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    Haha Chuck. Sadly I think you are correct. Hate to think how many towel rails and door pulls I’d have by now if I’d thought of this sooner!
    Stay safe & well, buddy!
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  10. 03-30-2020, 03:58 AM #10
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