It has been suggested by a few people I've met here on the website that I do a post on the progress of my 951 barn-find resto project. I apologize in advance for any boredom the occasional reader my suffer by opening this post.

Bought the '86 951 on ebay out of a barn in Illinois on a crystal clear, 9 degree day and had it shipped to Florida. Immediately put the car on jack stands where it currently resides. The plan is to restore and upgrade the car, complete with graphics as an homage to the Martini race teams of the '80's.

Here's the list of stuff done so far:

Instrument cluster replaced (white back to black)
New ignition system
Replaced transaxle cooler
Rebuilt the turbocharger
Replaced the steering rack (leaking badly)
Upgraded entire brake system
Installed new Hankook tires on the 17" 911 turbo twist wheels
Removed and sold the aftermarket rocker boxes
Installed new fuel lines, FPR, FPD and Filter. Fuel pump is going and will be installed soon.
Removed intake manifold to get access to and replace several under manifold sensors and replaced vacuum lines.
Replaced AOS seals
Replaced delaminated rear hatch
Relocated turbo boost gauge and added Innovate Air Fuel Ratio system into the A pillar (Lindsey gauge pod).
Reupholstered front seats and replaced the rear seat in black (no more ugly white seats).
New red centered Momo Race steering wheel
Short shifter from only944.com
Pulled exhaust as a complete unit to get the AFR bung welded in and replaced rubber hangers and muffler chrome tip.

Upcoming: Windshield, some paint and body repairs, addition of lower lip front spoiler, boost enhancer and application of Martini race graphics.

Here's some pics of project to date:

 

The last picture is where I'm headed as an homage to the Martini race teams of the '80's.

 

You have been busy - thanks for the post! The car will look great when you finish.

 

+1 !!