Shoot, you'll be ready for the parts soon.

 

I've got the whole front end to deal with. That's going to be a big job. But after that there's about 5 more areas to address then.... yeah parts. My fear is that I'm going to get everything done sooner than saving for an engine! That would be a bummer.

 

Hey Ed,

Looking good, man...

A good way to assess the flares is to use some final wipe (i.e. the pre-paint cleaner you use shortly before spraying) and wipe over the areas. The cleaner will remain wet for a few seconds and allow you to visually judge the uniformity and flatness of the surface. Sight along the sides from all angles.

If you are not already, I would recommend using a guide coat and flexible sanding block. Take your time at this stage as things can look dynamite in primer but awful in paint if one rushes!

Hey, you probably already know all this, I'm just adding it in case there is a snippet that is useful!

 

Thanks for the hints/tricks. I've got the flex sanding block and figure I have another weekend of sanding to get it right. I'll definitely use the pre-paint cleaner idea soon just to see what I have. I just hope I'm not dissappointed in the results when I do.

 

Parts! Just received from a Pelicanite. Woo Hoo! Targa Bar, Door wndows, trim and sun visors!

 

You're going to nickel and dime yourself doing those 1 at a time....I'm telling you. Its gonna happen late 2011 or first half 2012....

 

Even if I could, I wouldn't strip out that car. You need to find a 1975 or older shell and transfer it all and never have to worry about the smog again. Think about how much fun that could be. RSR coupe....

 

I'm projected out...

 

You're currently idle, with intent to resume at a later unknown date. I was hoping to pitch a spread to Excellence once I was done with both cars in it. You are making that hard to do.

 

Not really. She's here thru Rennsport Reunion in Oct. Can't promise much beyond that.

 

Well I don't want to keep the pressure on. I sold the 996 and regret it and at the same time don't since I'm going down a new road. I wish we could all keep the cars we have and enjoy the rides we have on Palomar, but times change. I know you're not going to remove yourself from the North County Centre of Porsche Technology and Advancement.

 

NCCPTA-I like that! Let's just say I'm working on a new model.....shocks and springs are on order.

 

great work,

i am not far off starting a full restoration of my 76 targa and following your progress is keeping me occupied while i wait

very inspiring

regards michael

from the other side of the world

 

Nice Car Tassie, are you sure theres a restoration in that?

As for me I've been picking at mine here and there. I've had a boat load of other things to deal with so it's been a little slow. Blowing my back out last week and tweaking it on Friday doesn't help either.

The past few weeks have been "perfecting the fender flares, I always seen to "feel" something that requires just a shave of filler......

Also I've been attacking the rust issues in the corners. They're a pain but not horrible. Rust photos first....

 

Next was hacking away at the front suspension pan. Half of my work today was trying to figure out how to make a jig to lock in all the panels that are coming off and the new ones are attached. I cut up some angle iron to make plates for the front suspension contact points (no photos) And also I was working on getting out spot welds around the front lateral supports. The front suspension pan was replaced before and they lap welded the new one in. As you can see by the rusted rectangular hole, lap welding is not a good idea since it traps moisture..... Also more rust removal on the drivers side.