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That tail actually came separate with another 911 I owned several years back, hung it on the wall for decoration 'til this car. Then it lured me into installing it. (My wide body car didn't need an intercooler tail and no intercooler!)
Anyway, I was told it was an MA Shaw tail at the time. The fitment was good, not great, and I had to very lightly mod the rear edge.
Also, for any of these, I'd check the flexibility of the panel where you push to latch the tail. Mine was very flexible at that vulnerable and oft-pushed spot and I though I'd crack the paint, the glass, both.
So I found a discreet spot (just under the 'bridge' of the latch) to drill a hole and fill the cavity with 'Great Stuff' expanding sealant. Very light, fiberglass compatible. I let it sit closed for a couple days.
That area is now firm as if it were solid, no more issues. Hope this helps.
Now, back to our regularly scheduled programming...
My gas tank was a bit marred up from battery banging into it, plus some general uncleanable areas. The hold downs for the tank were also gunked up a bit.
Purchased the correct Gas Tank Gray from Surflex. They always have excellent products, and Joanne Price is among the nicest people ever. If you're not in a better mood after talking to her, you may need to increase counseling.
1. Removed all items in immediate area as I didn't intend to pull tank.
2. Cleaned tank with mineral spirits
3. Got ambitious and pulled all my fuses for a clean up too.
4. Removed my huge battery and cleaned ground strap
5. Painted tank with gray. This is a water based coating so fumes were low, fast dry time. Match was dead on.
After reassembling all my cleaned parts, regluing the old rubber protectors for the jack, and general tidying, this was a small but satisfying project.
I have a lot of this gray left. If anyone wants enough to do their tank, I'll give it to you if you'll cover shipping. Call it $10 in the US. (The mix is $45 alone.) Just PM if you want it.
Purchased the correct Gas Tank Gray from Surflex. ....
1. Removed all items in immediate area as I didn't intend to pull tank.
2. Cleaned tank with mineral spirits
3. Got ambitious and pulled all my fuses for a clean up too.
4. Removed my huge battery and cleaned ground strap
5. Painted tank with gray. ....
Really appreciate you taking the time for the great DIY write-up and the photos. To apply the Surflex, did you use a quality nylon hand brush or an air brush? My quess is the hand brush. Our 1978 with its original coating would appreciate similar efforts by me to insure that it comes out as nice as yours did!
Really appreciate you taking the time for the great DIY write-up and the photos. To apply the Surflex, did you use a quality nylon hand brush or an air brush? My quess is the hand brush. Our 1978 with its original coating would appreciate similar efforts by me to insure that it comes out as nice as yours did!
Thank You, Type 2
Thanks for the thanks. I am such a slacker on this site, especially compared to the excellent 'real' write-ups hereon.
Anyway, I used a junk quality 3 for $10 chip bristle brush from Lowe's, etc. I normally use them for parts cleaning, but had a new one and used that. The rough texture of the tank means you could paint it with a sock and it'd turn out fine.
Main thing is clean the tank well so the stuff will adhere.
Additionally, I had 'improperly' painted some touch-ups with normal paint in the past, which was tacky to the touch for like 2 years and counting. I suspect it was 'hot' to the original coating. Mineral spirits took care of that.
05-31-2016, 05:20 PM
