The repair of the collision damage received on the way to SITM'06 has evolved into a complete exterior restoration. Roger Tyson is shipping the required rear end parts tomorrow (thanks again Roger). Now I just have to buy all of the needed trim and rubber. The side moldings aren't going back on. The shop has already started disassembly so I stopped by today and took a few pics. My baby may be in pieces but at least she's in good company. I took some pics of some of the other gems there either being restored or just stored.

 

Well, I got to join you with the damaged rear-end Mike. Two weekends ago someone backed into my wife in a parking lot (both of them were moving so it's a no-fault) and dented the driver's side rear quarter panel. Thankfully the bumper is ok so I'm going to push the quarter panel back out and a Bond-O-ing we will go.

 

Mike,
That RMB droop needs some VIAGRA.
Can't wait to see the finished product.
Maybe the Carrera GT will learn something.
Roger

 

Wow - what a great project! While I don't envy you for the event that lead to it, I do for the outcome - I'd love to do this with my car some day...

Can you do me (and probably others on the list) a favor and document what parts you had to purchase for this restoration?

 

Hey Roger, Your RMB comment reminded me of a question. The previous owner had trimmed away part of the underside of the rear bumper cover to allow the twin exhaust tips to fit through. Is this typical? I don't want to have to do the same thing again to the "new" cover when I replace the RMB. Do some RMB's fit better than others?

 

oh men...this garage is what heaven must be like... awesome

 

Mike-- it looks like you're gonna get fixed up royally! Good call on the rub strip delete; I don't actively dislike 'em, but everytime I see one without, I think "Oh yeah!"

John-- Damn, man...sorry to hear about the accident. I hope it comes back together beautifully for you.

 

Mike,
Never had an RMB so don't know.
Pic of your cover on its way.
Roger

 

So sorry to hear it, John. I hope you can get it straightened out yourself but if you need help, I think these guys are the ones to try and they're close to home too. Their prices aren't as high as I was expecting them to be either. Let me know if you need any help or info.

 

Will do, Nicole. I'm going to start with the list posted by khalloudy on the thread titled "Parts list for repaint anyone?". It looks like a pretty complete list. At least I hope so. I added up the prices for everything listed and let's just say I'm hoping that my friendly 928 vendor will offer a discount for such a large order. I'll post the list when everything's done but the shop says it may be 3 to 4 months before it's finished.

 

Here is a little tip for you. If you can use a tire tube to push the damage out. Get it in between the inner and outer panels and you can use low air pressure to push out the damage.

 

Mike,

sorry to hear about this extensive job, but i bet you will have one nice 928 when it is all said and done. I will revisit my list for you and make sure i update it with the final parts i needed for my car. I believe i missed a couple, but the list is a good indicator of 99% of the parts needed. You have soo many parts off the car now, so it is no time to save a penny here or there. I went all the way on the exterior and suggest the same to anyone doing it as well. Next on my list is a full leather and carpet interior and you bet i will do the same.

Sincerely,

 

Looks like they will take good care of it for you.

 

In my experience it is not typical. I've got three RMBs. Two from Specialists and the SS one from 928 International. They fit just fine. If the RMB is 'correct' then the only thing I can think of that would make the RMB not fit is if the mid-exhaust is hung too low (or buggered) or if for some reason you didn't use the hangers from the muffler. I don't know how you'd hang it without the hangers...

Barring any of those, I suppose that it would be possible to install a correct RMB such that it would rub the bumper cover but you'd have to try...

 

Zoot Allures!
What a list of shop occupants...slober, slober.
Take note every one;
Notice the dangling wire/connectors at rear.
Taillights/license plate feeds.
Front end;
Those leads go thru that little rectangle and feed running/fogs/turnsignals -should be a junction for the runninglights and front marker(s) as well. Take note! On the early models the bundle is a little bit of a bear to remove as part of the clamp is connected to the foglamp -clamp on one side of bumperyet attached to foglamp on other side of bumper-. And , Mike, check out the bumper itself.
Aircraft grade aluminum extrusions -boxed with aircraft fasteners-. Trick and very light.
And doesn't that fender/bumper cover mating surface make it look easy to remove those 8mm fasteners -very deceptive-.
If they'll let you ... you see quite a bit of how your sHARk is put together.
Get them to clean up the overspray around that old right front fender re-paint.
Good lookin' shop.
Two sHARKs from Cumming, GA wounded in the butt? How many 928's are swimming around there anyhow?