Update, December 12, 2013 (See Post #207) - 91 S4 Turquoise Metallic "Refresh" Part 4
03-18-2010, 02:23 AM
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Andy-
Check post #95. It contains the information you seek.
Check post #95. It contains the information you seek.
03-18-2010, 02:50 AM
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Andy, the body/paint guy, Ron Ruff is in SoCal, Mckenna Porsche, Audo MB Collision Repair. He is a maestro to be sure but it can get pricey.
dr. bob - yes the base car was in pretty good shape. Paint was ok but had several clear coat and base coat issues on the hood and roof. What started out as a medium effort to correct those paint issues evolved into a full repaint for a few dollars more.... then I realized having an all black interior was not a good idea in Hawaii, so I decided to do the Champagne treatment, for a few dollars more..... then I got thinking how great it would be to have Greg Brown build me a stroker.... for few dollars more.
The truth be known the front end damage is bittersweet but in the end the S4ordie family will have a spectacular 928.... two when you consider the Zyclamrot Metallic car I just bought from Marc White... for a few dollars more. Not many dollars left so until I find the leprechaun with the pot-o-gold at the end of the rainbow, I'll be done for awhile. Although I would like to someday own a ORR capable and prepared car. I know there is one for sale now, but just no in a position to act upon it.
03-18-2010, 02:27 PM
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Wow...odd since I seem to remember that Kie had a pretty reputable shop up here in the PacNW do the initial repair. I can't remember the name of the place, but I guess it goes to show..even the better places may not do the job right..
Nice to see that this one will end up better than it left the factory though..
good job Dan..
Nice to see that this one will end up better than it left the factory though..
good job Dan..
After a couple of weeks of looking at the empty engine bay Ron Ruff, the paint body person, called me and told me the front end damage previously repaired was not done well and indeed he had concerns about the car getting a good alignment. He also pointed out some evidence the front end was still bent somewhat. The first pic shows where the headlight bar across the front of the main support has etches where it rubs against the small finned cooler. I asked him to take some measurements of the critical points along the frame. Sure enough, the left front was still pushed in about an inch. Though the previous front end repair looked good, all panels aligned pretty well, the sub structure was not properly repaired. This also explained why the car still pulled a bit to the left immediately after a full Hunter alignment at a reputable Porsche shop here in the Bay Area.
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03-31-2010, 06:07 PM
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More progress! Got these pics from Paul Champagne. Just a peek for now....
03-31-2010, 06:35 PM
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Wow, Cowboy! Just wow!
03-31-2010, 06:38 PM
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Cowboy,
What colors are you going with? Linen type for seats, emerald green on doors, black carpet??
Are you having speakers installed in doors later?
Looking good man!!
What colors are you going with? Linen type for seats, emerald green on doors, black carpet??
Are you having speakers installed in doors later?
Looking good man!!