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This week has been kind of silly for trying to do my real job (photographing real estate for Realtors), so I spent a few hours getting the 912 down to stripped tub. Honestly?
I don't think it's as bad as I thought originally - but - there are some huge areas that will need quite a bit of new metal fabrication and welding in either hand-made or pre-fabricated parts.
Affter a few hours today - here is where I am. this weekend, I'll pull the front windshield and finish stripping the dash/instruments. As well - probably pull the engine/tranny - and whatever else..
Here are some images:
Thanks for all the comments - and I'm looking foward to week #2 with this 912
Many thanks! Actually - I'm having quite a bit of fun doing this - and as I've done a '73 and a '65 911 rebuild - the good news is, I know how it all comes apart...
However - sometimes - remembering how it all goes back together is a bit more problematic..?? HA!!
As well.....
Originally Posted by Bob Rouleau
....Oh, and I agree with Randy ...
Uhhh - ohhh... Now you've done it....!!
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Best to you always - and thanks for all you do, Bob..!
Many thanks! Actually - I'm having quite a bit of fun doing this - and as I've done a '73 and a '65 911 rebuild - the good news is, I know how it all comes apart...
However - sometimes - remembering how it all goes back together is a bit more problematic..?? HA!!
As well.....
Uhhh - ohhh... Now you've done it....!!
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Best to you always - and thanks for all you do, Bob..!
John D.
Tip: take a quick picture with your Iphone before disassembling.
Well - here it is.. At the end of week three. I have a few issues before sending it to the restoration shop to media blast her - and I have to tell you - I don't know if she can be saved. The cancer is far more then I anticipated - in the inner fenders, in the structural parts in the front and in the floorpan. Anyway?
Here is what I have left before sending her to the blaster, which should be next week or two...
Engine needs to come out;
Finish pulling the wiring harness out;
Rear suspension needs to come out.
The front suspension dropped out fine today, but - I uncovered quite a bit of rust in the left front inner panel. The drivers side front floor pan is toast, as is the front trunk - and...
It could be a daunting task but I can assure you that I have seen much worse many times restored back to greatness. I think all off the sheet metal you may need has been reproduced. So weigh your options. What will the end product mean to you? What will the end product cost? Is the value there? (with these cars skyrocketing I would say yes). Are you looking for a challenge?
Often times when the car comes back from media blasting little is left in tact. How do you think the metal that is there will fair?
Tell me what would make you stay the course. I have select body panels that I could donate to the project if that would tilt you one way or the other. There is something that tells me to keep persuading you. Something that tells me that you would adore this car. Something that tells me to have you save it.
Anyway - it was a long day today getting this old girl set to be blasted. I am still committed to do this - but, and as you know - this is not my first "rodeo" with a Porsche restoration - as I have my '65 911, my 914 (OMG! Lot's of RUST!), and my others.. But - this one is a little - umm - daunting"???
While I know how to weld, use lead as a filler (I *HATE* bondo? ) and can fabricate many parts - today, most front suspension attachment points are "gone"..
As well..? Here is a shot of the engine from last week.. That doesn't scare me too much, as I can rebuild what is there...
Anyway - just simply "THANK YOU"..
Here is the engine last week. Since this image - it's about to be dropped, and it is "uncovered" from the engine lid, etc..
Anyway - it was a long day today getting this old girl set to be blasted. I am still committed to do this - but, and as you know - this is not my first "rodeo" with a Porsche restoration - as I have my '65 911, my 914 (OMG! Lot's of RUST!), and my others.. But - this one is a little - umm - daunting"???
While I know how to weld, use lead as a filler (I *HATE* bondo? ) and can fabricate many parts - today, most front suspension attachment points are "gone"..
As well..? Here is a shot of the engine from last week.. That doesn't scare me too much, as I can rebuild what is there...
Anyway - just simply "THANK YOU"..
Here is the engine last week. Since this image - it's about to be dropped, and it is "uncovered" from the engine lid, etc..
I think with the fact that you have done a SWB previously (1965) then this will be familiar territory & only a small hurdle. Put together a parts list!
My sincerest thanks! Today, it was wonderful - and I now have the interior, wiring and the front trunk/suspension out at the end of the day...
My son, John - came by - and we made short work of all of the "short list" on the dash parts... Then - a young 4 year old came by with his parents, as he wanted to assist.?? You are kidding...
That's what it is all about...
And the steering column tube is now out - last part from the dash before it is sent to the restoration blaster...
11-06-2014, 08:37 AM
