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I'm not much for posting, as I usually show projects when they are finished. That said, this group seems uniquely supportive and engaged, so I post the beginnings of my next year's work. I started with a high-mileage 1994 C2, and took everything off. Welded up a dolly and sent the body off to a friend to strip. I made a list of parts and the cartons began arriving. I expect to have it running late next summer if all goes approximately as planned. I've built/restored a lot more airplanes than cars, and am finding the relative simplicity a blessing. Below is a shot today of the body in its most basic form, and a list of the stuff I'm working with. I've learned a great deal from reading this forum for the past 2 months as I've been disassembling, cleaning, and making choices, so I'd like to thank all of you who have come before me on this journey!
Porsche 964 rebuild process parts list
Momo Mod 07 steering wheel
Momo steering wheel hub
Airbag delete
Horn contact
Rennline Aluminum Key surround
Clear Front Fog light lenses
964 Front brake duct kit
9eleven LED headlights
Recaro Pole Position seats
Recaro seat mounts/sliders
Rennline Lower Dash delete
Fenn-Line sunroof delete panel
Rennline floor boards
Rennline pedals
Rothsports short shifter
Rothsports front rod
Golden Rod rear rod
Motion Control double adjustable shocks/springs
964 RS Adjustable swaybars, Front/Rear
ER front control arm bushings
ER rear spring bushing kit
9M front uprights and wheel bearings
Tarrett GT2 tie rod assemblies
Rothsport steering rack bushings
Rear wheel bearings
RS strut tower brace
ER front camber plates
Rennline rear monoballs
Rothsport steering rack brace
Augment Custom Wheels - 18 x 8.5, 18 x 10
Speedline Wheels - 18 x 9, 18 x 10.5
Michelin PSS Tires
Rennline tubular engine carrier
Heigo bolt-in roll bar with x-brace
Ducktail (Getty)
New oil cooler
New oil lines - complete
Oil cooler fan/resistor/sensor
Powdercoat all sheet metal
Cad plate/replace all hardware
993 door handles
Griffith AC condenser
Griffith AC evaporator
Denso AC compressor
Griffith AC lines
New blower motors
New evaporator fan
AC dryer
CCU rebuild/upgrade
Gauge overhaul
Alternator rebuild
Alternator fan + bearing
Rennline tubular engine carrier
Starter
All fuel lines
Fuel pump
Fuel filter
Wevo engine mounts (Blue)
RS transmission mount
Rothsport engine build 4.1 liter
Motec ECU
M&M exhaust with 200-cell cats + heat
Bill Rader transmission rebuild/re-gear
Guard LSD
That list looks familiar.
Well except the full repaint, trans, and rothsport built. Those will come, trans soon. Paint maybe never. Don’t like them too clean.
It was a scratched up dark purple blue - it had been repainted once poorly. It will be a 1969 VW color - pale blue/grey.
To the previous question - the first plane I built was a Pitts Model 12 - and it turned into my forum screen name - so no I don't live in Pittsburgh! Model 12 photo enclosed
Also looking forward to seeing this build - you've clearly done your homework!
nterested to know who/how you're doing the Fenn Lane panel. My trusted mechanic and friends all think I'm crazy to remove the sunroof cassette and weld in the Fenn Lane panel. But the weight savings and the additional height are compelling.
I installed the panel. Braced it in from underneath with wood, used TiG with a phosphor bronze filler rod. Needed some hammer/dolly work in the corners, but not an awful job. The roof will need a little filler to have consistent contours, but nothing significant. One of the other forum posts recommended a filler with aluminum to prevent cracking and that's what I used.
On the other hand, removing the sunroof structure is a royal pain - particularly the rear pinch seam. I had most of the interior out, and it still involved some colorful language and a lot of air tools. Ultimately it came out, and I was shocked at both the weight of all the components and the feeling of spaciousness with it gone.
I installed the panel. Braced it in from underneath with wood, used TiG with a phosphor bronze filler rod. Needed some hammer/dolly work in the corners, but not an awful job. The roof will need a little filler to have consistent contours, but nothing significant. One of the other forum posts recommended a filler with aluminum to prevent cracking and that's what I used.
On the other hand, removing the sunroof structure is a royal pain - particularly the rear pinch seam. I had most of the interior out, and it still involved some colorful language and a lot of air tools. Ultimately it came out, and I was shocked at both the weight of all the components and the feeling of spaciousness with it gone.
Thanks for that, it's very helpful. I haven't been able to find anyone experienced with the process, and will a go at it this winter on my own. The car will be tracked, so I'm hoping the filler doesn't start cracking down the road...
Wow, all the good stuff! Welcome to the forum and thanks for posting. We're all excited for you.
4.1, M.C. suspension, regear, sunroof delete, Speedlines and custom VW color.
Can't wait to see a 964 Sid Chavers custom interior!
11-20-2018, 09:13 PM
My 964 kit...
