The Fixer

Very good idea to use the chrome tape. I will do that.

Guy

Even though I haven't posted a lot on this, I have been quite busy getting the 79 in shape.

I took the car out today and drove nearly 10 miles! Car runs better and better each time I take it out. Was able to get up to 50 mph briefly with it. Car runs, steers and shifts very well. The shifter takes some getting used to as all the gears seem to be oriented over to the driver side somewhat. My valve tap has subsided and the car is really feeling quite good.

I would still like to get it a little smoother as I have a little shake a idle (minor). I suspect a vacuum leak although I have been over it quite a few times. I also have a hot start issue once the car has sat for a few minutes after shutdown. I strongly suspect leaking injectors. I am not ready to replace yet as I am hopeful that miles may help the condition out a bit.

I am into the car for around $2900 including the price of the car. Next on the list is the timing belt, cam seals and rear axles.

I can only imagine peoples faces as this car drives by! Faded, peeling paint, cracked windshield and 14 years of dirt and dust!

tailpipe

Hot start will probably will be the fuel accumulator about $250 from roger been there done that lived with it for a year should have replaced it right away...Your rough idle will probably be dirty injectors. My diesel guy here cleans mine for 15 bucks each. They need to be back flowed to be cleaned properly, then tested for opening pressure.
great save....

Guy

Thanks. Accumulator is brand new. I replaced that early on. Injectors were ultrasonicly cleaned but I still suspect that they leak a bit. I am gonna put more miles on it before going any further. It really runs well overall. Thanks for the advice!!

Hilton

The shifter might be something as simple as loosening the bolt on the rear coupler and adjusting the side-to-side angle of the shifter. Factory spec is something like 9 degrees lean towards the driver when in the 2/3 plane. You probably need new rear coupler bushings too - if you do, they're available separately from Porsche.

Sorting out the shifter linkages is a worthwhile project on any new-to-you 5-speed - the front ball cup and rear coupler bushings make a huge difference (the four bushings on the shift lever itself less-so).

Guy

Excellent, thank you! I will add that to my list! I am doing axle boots in the next month so maybe I will fit that in as well.

Hilton

Here's a recent thread with part numbers and pics of the bushings etc.

https://rennlist.com/forums/928-foru...arts-list.html

and here's a post I did about the front ball cup a while ago:

https://rennlist.com/forums/10224307-post13.html

Guy

Been lucky enough to have had some free time to work on the 79. I bought new tires to replace the dry rotted 1989 Potenzas. Decided to recon the wheels while I have the chance.

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AFTER:


Now the rest of the car will really look horrible

The Fixer

No it will look great,

like a lot of old cars in a 'preserved' state with reconditioned wheels and new rubber.

details about how you blasted and what type of paint you used on the wheels would be nice to know
they look very good to me.

And what about a video of the car in motion?

Great work,

one of these days we should go driving in your area where there are nice twisty back roads.
-Matt

Guy

Thanks Matt!

While I have access to a booth and spray equipment, I must admit that my talents at clearing wheels such as these is limited. I tend to get lots of runs so I did these the way I did my 993 Targa wheels.

I used WURTH self etch primer, EINSZETT "Silber" wheel paint and WURTH High Gloss clear. I acid washed the wheels but actually did not bead blast these. They were already natural aluminum when I bought the car.

I prepped them with some 220 grit, followed up with a gray scotch brite pad. I did two coats of primer, three color coats and three clear coats. The silver paint has great depth but don't expect for the color to be dead one until the clear goes on.

Once done, the color is really an excellent match for the original silver used by Porsche. The pic really doesn't do them justice, the clear gives them a deep "wet" look

My Targa wheels held up well after 6 years and 10k miles. As with any spray bomb clear, expect some slight yellowing after 5 years or so.

The Fixer

A local guy (Rich76911) bought some 911 parts from me today and we were discussing WURTH products.
They are really good.
The wheel you show looks great, i can see it isn't cleared yet.
Seeing them makes me miss my phonedials being silver.

You're doing an excellent job with this car.

Guy

Much appreciated, Matt

Here are the center caps. I bead blasted them, painted them base coat black. I then sanded the faces which removed the paint from the high details on the emblem. I then masked the whole emblem and painted the caps silver.

Unmasked the emblem and cleared the entire cap

Guy

Small update.....Car is now legally registered and insured. I was running dealer tags earlier.

Switched over an to an Antique registration. One time registration fee and no inspections or emissions needed. Sometimes this state does it right

The Fixer

That's great news.

Guy

Been busy on the 79 but as usual, I always forget to post progress. I reconditioned the door panels and snapped a couple pics on the driver side. These were loose and peeling when I started but overall, they were nice with no water damage. I removed the vinyl, the pad and the speaker cloth. Cleaned, sanded and reglued. I replaced the speaker cloth.
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After:


I also logged another 10 miles on the car. Runs great, still hard to start after sitting warm. I strongly suspect injector leak down but haven't tested yet.

Fun car, fun project! loving every minute of it!!