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> 914 2.0 > 3.0 GT Conversion, On the road!
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post Mar 11 2019, 02:51 PM
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QUOTE(Dion @ Mar 11 2019, 08:11 PM) *

All of it is.....(IMG:style_emoticons/default/drooley.gif) .
That is mega! Congrats Stephen


Thanks Dion.

QUOTE(maf914 @ Mar 11 2019, 08:34 PM) *

Is the targa hardware painted or powder coated? If painted, what type paint did you use? The finish looks great.

The targa top finish also is impressive. Excellent finish for aerosol spray can bedliner.


The hardwear is all painted. A decent etch primer was used first and then just a satin automotive paint aerosol from my local car parts store. The paint I've used is sold as a tough paint and it seems to hold up well. I can't remember the brand of it to be honest and I'm fairly sure you wouldn't be able to get the same in the US anyway.
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post Mar 11 2019, 03:00 PM
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QUOTE(defianty @ Mar 11 2019, 01:51 PM) *

QUOTE(Dion @ Mar 11 2019, 08:11 PM) *

All of it is.....(IMG:style_emoticons/default/drooley.gif) .
That is mega! Congrats Stephen


Thanks Dion.

QUOTE(maf914 @ Mar 11 2019, 08:34 PM) *

Is the targa hardware painted or powder coated? If painted, what type paint did you use? The finish looks great.

The targa top finish also is impressive. Excellent finish for aerosol spray can bedliner.


The hardwear is all painted. A decent etch primer was used first and then just a satin automotive paint aerosol from my local car parts store. The paint I've used is sold as a tough paint and it seems to hold up well. I can't remember the brand of it to be honest and I'm fairly sure you wouldn't be able to get the same in the US anyway.


SEM Trim Black is a good paint and match for those parts. Comes in either satin or gloss and I've found both on the interior of my car. IIRC, my targa latches are gloss but either would look nice.
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post Mar 11 2019, 04:44 PM
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Man.. .that silver GT is gonna look bitchin.
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post Mar 11 2019, 06:19 PM
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Wow just Wow on the silver, going to be a stunning car! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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post Mar 12 2019, 03:32 AM
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QUOTE(raynekat @ Mar 11 2019, 10:44 PM) *

Man.. .that silver GT is gonna look bitchin.


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QUOTE(Lucky9146 @ Mar 12 2019, 12:19 AM) *

Wow just Wow on the silver, going to be a stunning car! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/white914.jpg)


Thanks Jim, getting close to build up now.
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post Mar 16 2019, 03:33 AM
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Haven't done much this week as we're literally waiting for paint to dry. However I collected another small batch of parts from my local plater.

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As you can see my door stays needed some love. The one fitted to the drivers door had worn the aluminium arm flat and therefore the door didn't stay put in any position. The rollers were also worn square. Thanks to 914Rubber for producing a repair kit for this.

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I find putting together this little pieces so rewarding, even more when you find the original photos showing you how to put everything back together (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)

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All done, just need a bit of lubrication before fitting.

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post Apr 3 2019, 01:00 PM
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Finally back home where it belongs. I'd like to say incident free but unfortunately it had a bit of a bump in the trailer and has a car park ding type dent in the front offside flare. Annoying but it'll be fixed along with whatever scratches I'm surely going to put on it whilst rebuilding it.

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And in the garage...

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Still got the final buff to go yet, but looking great.

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Obviously I wasted no time getting to work.

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post Apr 3 2019, 01:10 PM
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Man that's pretty.
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post Apr 3 2019, 01:13 PM
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Woo-frickin'-hoo!!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif) Sorry about the ding but DAMN son! That car is beautiful. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/cheer.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif)
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post Apr 3 2019, 01:36 PM
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Fun and frustration are coming your way.
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post Apr 3 2019, 02:50 PM
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QUOTE(bbrock @ Apr 3 2019, 08:13 PM) *

Woo-frickin'-hoo!!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif) Sorry about the ding but DAMN son! That car is beautiful. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/cheer.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif)


Thanks Brent, full steam ahead with the build now.

QUOTE(PanelBilly @ Apr 3 2019, 08:36 PM) *

Fun and frustration are coming your way.


That just about sums up my day. Fun fitting little bits and then complete frustration try to get the front hood catch to work! Had to walk away in the end (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)
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post Apr 3 2019, 06:04 PM
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It looks like shiny jewelry! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/first.gif)

Great job (as usual) on everything, I'll bet you can't wait to drive it. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif)
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post Apr 3 2019, 06:08 PM
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I can't add anything that hasn't already been said. What a beauty.
You should be very proud of what you've accomplished. Such great work personalizing the car to be just what you want. All the ups, downs and back ups!
I'd take you out to celebrate if I could so go buy yourself a beer and send me the bill!
Really, really lovely.... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif)
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post Apr 3 2019, 06:28 PM
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Find a PDR guy. A decent one will smooth out the dent from the back until it's invisible.
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post Apr 3 2019, 06:36 PM
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QUOTE(mepstein @ Apr 3 2019, 05:28 PM) *

Find a PDR guy. A decent one will smooth out the dent from the back until it's invisible.


I agree...some of these dent-wizards are spot on !!
And that silver gt body belongs on a wall / with a big frame around it just to gaze at (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
On the other hand : best enjoyed whizzing through canyons (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif)
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post Apr 3 2019, 07:15 PM
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Except for the hiccup, now the real fun begins!
Nothing like putting beautiful refurbished parts and new parts on a beauty like this (IMG:style_emoticons/default/silver914.jpg) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif) Cheers to you (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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post Apr 4 2019, 03:17 AM
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Thanks for all the comments guys.

Unfortunately there's a small chip in the paint around the dent right down to the primer so it's a bit more work than just the dent. It'll just have to go back to the paint shop once it's altogether, they've admitted fault so nothing to worry about.

Already hard at it getting things out of storage and getting them back on the car. I make no apologies for the amount of photos I'll be posting over the coming weeks/months. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)

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Yes this does clear the targa top when it's in place. Only just mind (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)
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I got these lenses from Porsche NOS a few years ago.
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post Apr 4 2019, 05:29 AM
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(IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif) very tasty! Sorry bout that incident. Glad the shop will make good on it.
I’m guessing that’s a battery cut-off near the targa latch. That’s clever. I like that.
That colour shows the details of the lines of the car so well. Great choice Stephen.
Have at it!
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Wow (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif) It is looking amazing! Very exciting progress!!!

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What a great color! Your car looks perfect. Dings happen-no worries. Please post a ton of pictures. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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