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Cairo94507 |
Nov 4 2014, 03:50 PM
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Michael Group: Members Posts: 10,095 Joined: 1-November 08 From: Auburn, CA Member No.: 9,712 Region Association: Northern California |
I think it is gong to look very nice. You know I do not want it to be obvious, and I think the direction you are headed is perfect. I can't wait to see it with a little primer on it and mounted on the car.
Then we have to think about some kind of screening or grill, possibly like the fog light grills to make it blend and protect the oil cooler from rocks and debris. |
Cairo94507 |
Nov 8 2014, 07:22 AM
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Michael Group: Members Posts: 10,095 Joined: 1-November 08 From: Auburn, CA Member No.: 9,712 Region Association: Northern California |
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Cairo94507 |
Nov 8 2014, 07:28 AM
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#423
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Michael Group: Members Posts: 10,095 Joined: 1-November 08 From: Auburn, CA Member No.: 9,712 Region Association: Northern California |
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mepstein |
Nov 8 2014, 07:31 AM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,600 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
I think it is gong to look very nice. You know I do not want it to be obvious, and I think the direction you are headed is perfect. I can't wait to see it with a little primer on it and mounted on the car. Then we have to think about some kind of screening or grill, possibly like the fog light grills to make it blend and protect the oil cooler from rocks and debris. I'm using the grill from an engine lid. But my bumpers and lower valence will be satin black. |
scotty b |
Nov 8 2014, 07:48 AM
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rust free you say ? Group: Members Posts: 16,375 Joined: 7-January 05 From: richmond, Va. Member No.: 3,419 Region Association: None |
I think it is gong to look very nice. You know I do not want it to be obvious, and I think the direction you are headed is perfect. I can't wait to see it with a little primer on it and mounted on the car. Then we have to think about some kind of screening or grill, possibly like the fog light grills to make it blend and protect the oil cooler from rocks and debris. I'm using the grill from an engine lid. But my bumpers and lower valence will be satin black. This is probably what we will end up with on Michaels car as well. We talked about a lot of ideas for venting, cooling etc, and want to keep things looking as O.E. ( although modified ) as possible, so using the engine lid grill is a natural tie in. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif) |
Rod |
Nov 8 2014, 09:13 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 617 Joined: 1-January 08 From: Farnham UK Member No.: 8,526 Region Association: England |
Great thread, just read all 22 pages whilst watching England Beating NZ in the rugby (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif) What a talented guy Scotty is. I'm sure this will be a wonderful car. I'm no jealous (much!!!) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/pray.gif)
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Mike Bellis |
Nov 8 2014, 10:21 AM
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Resident Electrician Group: Members Posts: 8,346 Joined: 22-June 09 From: Midlothian TX Member No.: 10,496 Region Association: None |
What's wrong with purple Fuchs? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)
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altitude411 |
Nov 8 2014, 10:33 AM
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I drove my 6 into a tree Group: Members Posts: 1,306 Joined: 21-September 14 From: montana Member No.: 17,932 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
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SixerJ |
Nov 8 2014, 03:54 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 448 Joined: 24-June 13 From: UK Member No.: 16,042 Region Association: England |
I'm digging the Purple (IMG:style_emoticons/default/drooley.gif) , let's start a vote thread |
Cairo94507 |
Nov 8 2014, 05:27 PM
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Michael Group: Members Posts: 10,095 Joined: 1-November 08 From: Auburn, CA Member No.: 9,712 Region Association: Northern California |
I dropped the wheels off with Harvey today. Got a tour of the shop and he explained the entire restoration process. I am having all 5 wheels widened 1" so I can fit a little bit wider tire on them to keep the rear hooking up a little bit better with the 3.2. I want all 5 to match. I also gave him 4 new center caps along with my 4 original center caps so I can have a couple spares and they will match the wheels as closely as possible.
Harvey is a terrific guy who enjoys what he does and it certainly shows in his finished product. I can't wait to see these wheels when they are finished. |
scotty b |
Dec 14 2014, 09:12 AM
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rust free you say ? Group: Members Posts: 16,375 Joined: 7-January 05 From: richmond, Va. Member No.: 3,419 Region Association: None |
I blasted the oil tank and checked it over, cleaned up a previous repair, then sent it out to Pacific oil cooler for a thorough cleaning, pressure testing and refinish
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mepstein |
Dec 14 2014, 04:14 PM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,600 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
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Cairo94507 |
Dec 14 2014, 04:25 PM
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Michael Group: Members Posts: 10,095 Joined: 1-November 08 From: Auburn, CA Member No.: 9,712 Region Association: Northern California |
Looks nice. Glad to see it is done. - will you be sealing it up so nothing gets inside of it in the interim?
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scotty b |
Dec 14 2014, 07:12 PM
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rust free you say ? Group: Members Posts: 16,375 Joined: 7-January 05 From: richmond, Va. Member No.: 3,419 Region Association: None |
I blasted the oil tank and checked it over, cleaned up a previous repair, then sent it out to Pacific oil cooler for a thorough cleaning, pressure testing and refinish So glass bead blasting wont remove the copper plate? a heavier blasting or harsher media would. I've got a fine glass bead in the cabinet so all it would do without more time was remove any that was already loosening. will you be sealing it up so nothing gets inside of it in the interim? already done |
Cairo94507 |
Dec 15 2014, 06:46 PM
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Michael Group: Members Posts: 10,095 Joined: 1-November 08 From: Auburn, CA Member No.: 9,712 Region Association: Northern California |
I knew that but wanted to remind everyone not to let these sit unsealed. Thanks for the terrific work Scotty. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif)
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scotty b |
Jan 25 2015, 08:35 PM
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rust free you say ? Group: Members Posts: 16,375 Joined: 7-January 05 From: richmond, Va. Member No.: 3,419 Region Association: None |
3.5 struts arrived and I was feeling a bit destructive soooooo. the broken nuts seem to be a regular issue I run across. Both of the new struts were broken, as was one of his originals. I have a box full of them so I'll grab one more good one, and repair these later
Fab work on the valance is done save for some clean up. some dents, warpage from welding, and I want to spend a little more time on some of the lines to sharpen them up. Attached image(s) |
JeffBowlsby |
Jan 25 2015, 08:37 PM
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914 Wiring Harnesses Group: Members Posts: 8,745 Joined: 7-January 03 From: San Ramon CA Member No.: 104 Region Association: None |
:gasp: I see front license plate mounting holes in that bumper... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/new_shocked.gif)
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scotty b |
Jan 25 2015, 08:38 PM
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rust free you say ? Group: Members Posts: 16,375 Joined: 7-January 05 From: richmond, Va. Member No.: 3,419 Region Association: None |
:gasp: I see front license plate mounting holes in that bumper... :zoikes: (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif) There's also bondo and paint all over it too (IMG:style_emoticons/default/slap.gif) |
Cairo94507 |
Jan 25 2015, 09:44 PM
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Michael Group: Members Posts: 10,095 Joined: 1-November 08 From: Auburn, CA Member No.: 9,712 Region Association: Northern California |
No worries Jeff - all that will be gone. Scotty will strip that bumper and then it gets re-chromed to look like new - No holes of course.
That oil cooler opening looks very sweet Scotty. I am so looking forward to seeing some of the parts for my car plated, powder coated and ready to be installed. Thanks for the update pictures. |
Socalandy |
Jan 26 2015, 11:48 AM
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Its got to be Yellow!!! Group: Members Posts: 2,432 Joined: 29-August 09 From: Orange Member No.: 10,742 Region Association: Southern California |
FYI, These are available new with fresh rubber from Porsche
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