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> Fix a six, Like Neil Young says...rust is an insomniac
wachospeedo
post Jun 10 2012, 07:10 PM
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New to the board. Most of my work and experience is over on Pelican with 911 longhoods. I stalked a local PCA guy who was going to eventually sell his 914-6. No pressure, just every few months I let him know I hadn't forgotten. Finally got a chance to see the car in person three weeks ago. Passenger rocker issues as well as surface bubbling in a number of places. Car had been extensively autocrossed at PCA parades for years...very successfully. Owner had pulled the original 2.0 and replaced with a 2.7 RS spec engine with carbs. He bought another mid-engined car (boxster) and ignored the 6. I bought the car (w/ 2.7) and original engine. Got the 2.7 running well enough to drive the car...and decided to dive into the resto. I am familiar with rust, and plan to do it correctly. I have a rotisserie with 911 mounts, but shouldn't be a big deal to make mounts for the 6. Made a couple calls to Resto Design to check on parts...and away I go. I have a 71 911 softie that has been at paint too long...so while I wait for it to come home, thought I would see what my sandblasters schedule was. Turns out he can do the car in two weeks. So, I have a deadline. So...I guess this is my resto thread on my new Adriatic Blue 6...
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I took a few hours Friday afternoon,a couple yesterday, and a few more today. Almost ready for the blaster
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yuck...passenger side. Drivers side looks ok. Before you question...yes I do have some hell-hole issues.
More later...

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post Jun 10 2012, 07:41 PM
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Wow, way to tackle the car. Looking forward to seeing the in-progress blasting photos.
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If you are going to blast the car, please put quality door braces in the car now, before proceeding. Obviously your not new to these cars, but it is a typical mistake folks make. It will insure your door gaps don't move.

Soda or sand? There are arguments for/against both.

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post Jun 10 2012, 09:06 PM
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Looks Nice. Probably too nice for Original Paint. If that was the case, I wouldn't blast
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post Jun 10 2012, 09:27 PM
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Welcome, and wow - looks like this -6 didn't find a new home, it found a three star spa and resort!
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Love reading the resto threads, especially when they're done right. I don't have the resources for more than piecemeal progress, but I'll be stealing ideas where I can...
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post Jun 10 2012, 09:39 PM
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Nice work so far! It will be nice to see this car when done!
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post Jun 11 2012, 07:48 AM
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post Jun 11 2012, 07:51 AM
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Actually, it seems this -6 may have found another guardian. Gotta love these old cars.
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post Jun 11 2012, 07:53 AM
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Wow! Thats a quick start! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif) That rocks!

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post Jun 11 2012, 07:54 AM
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Good Work Lars!

this is going to be a great thread
This car deserves a taste of your metal skills

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post Jun 11 2012, 09:34 AM
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post Jun 11 2012, 10:24 AM
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Has not changed much since I saw it 20 years ago. San Diego Porsche Parade 1992

I think I have another somewhere from Monterey 1990,


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Hi Lars!

Gang, mark this thread, Lars has skills, and this is soon to be a "classic" thread.
Lars, great to see you and the car, going to love watching this one brought back.

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post Jun 11 2012, 03:09 PM
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1st picture of the car show what looks like a trailer hitch or something hang n down for rear bumper ?? what is or was it...
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1st picture of the car show what looks like a trailer hitch or something hang n down for rear bumper ?? what is or was it...
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trailer hitch...

very common amongst the autox crowds and DE crowds
usually for towing a very small dolly-trailer loaded with Yokohama 008R's


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Wow, fast tear down ! Looks like this one should be rescued quickly (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sawzall-smiley.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welder.gif)

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post Jun 11 2012, 07:22 PM
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Wow! That's the car alright! No, not much has changed. There is a little rust at the top rear of the drivers fender by the bonnet and in your pic I can almost see it! And it was missing the front bumper top rubber trim 20 years ago. Thanks a bunch for posting. I will do the car justice. I picked up the square stock for the door jam braces today. I'll post better pics of the good, the bad and the ugly. This car (in terms of what I normally drag home) is in much better shape (at the outset).
I will start to accumulate a list of needs...like to swap the later wrong rear bumper for a 1970 right bumper. Did any of the early 6s that were not GTs ever have 2 in 2 out sport exhausts? If I am out of line (purists) with the muffler...just shut me down. I make nice 2 in 2 out sport exhausts for my 911s.


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