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by MikeyC
Sat Feb 13, 2021 3:50 pm
Forum: Post 1973 - Porsche 911 (Aircooled)
Topic: FUCH Wheel restoration
Replies: 33
Views: 3178

Re: FUCH Wheel restoration

A few photos of the 2 sets of '73 6J x 15" flat 6's that I've just completed full restoration on this week. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210213/5884cc2441be509205d5b8c6516aa9e7.jpg https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210213/1bca46ac6e1753cff48c59a613c94af9.jpg https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn....
by MikeyC
Mon Feb 08, 2021 2:17 pm
Forum: Post 1973 - Porsche 911 (Aircooled)
Topic: FUCH Wheel restoration
Replies: 33
Views: 3178

Re: FUCH Wheel restoration

Thanks for all the positive feedback. It's nice to be able to bring these wheels back to life.
by MikeyC
Mon Feb 08, 2021 9:42 am
Forum: Post 1973 - Porsche 911 (Aircooled)
Topic: FUCH Wheel restoration
Replies: 33
Views: 3178

Re: FUCH Wheel restoration

Thanks for the recommendation, Mike, appreciated. A few photos of recent MCE restored wheels below. Full details of the process I work to is at: http://www.mceporsche.com/fuchs-wheel-restoration A mixture of 5.5J x 15", 6J x 15" (deep & flat six) and later 7J & 8J x 16" styles...
by MikeyC
Mon Jan 25, 2021 9:20 am
Forum: Pre 1974 - Porsche 911 (longhood)
Topic: Third Brake Light
Replies: 13
Views: 1324

Re: Third Brake Light

If you're putting a rear-facing light on the parcel shelf or high up on the rear window (especially if a LED ight cluster), just be aware of the potential for the reflections from that light on the rear screen to dazzle or distract you in the rear view mirror. I have a rain light/3rd brake light com...
by MikeyC
Sun Sep 20, 2020 10:18 pm
Forum: Post 1973 - Porsche 911 (Aircooled)
Topic: Porsche 993 in need of a little TLC
Replies: 1
Views: 724

Re: Porsche 993 in need of a little TLC

Yes, I've seen this, it's the Italian 'wreck pulled out of a river' car. Fascinating. Totally bonkers project, but fascinating. "Good morning Rennlisters and Merry Christmas from Tuscany, I recently bought a yellow car, that has flown into a river and remained there for 4 and half years: the ca...
by MikeyC
Sun Jul 26, 2020 12:19 am
Forum: Porsche 912
Topic: Tyre choices
Replies: 46
Views: 17500

Re: Tyre choices

Good stuff. The CN36 is a good tyre in this application for sure.

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by MikeyC
Fri Jul 24, 2020 9:53 pm
Forum: Porsche 912
Topic: Tyre choices
Replies: 46
Views: 17500

Re: Tyre choices

Picture of mine with current CN36'S on. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50140680242_9d4c16e9be_b.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50140667327_3e4d0f8ae4_b.jpg Mike Your car wheel/tyre combo is looking great, Mike, and it will be a lot of fun with 165's and a Polo engine, that's for sure,...
by MikeyC
Fri May 01, 2020 12:46 pm
Forum: TRADE For Sale - Porsche Parts/Misc etc.
Topic: Fuchs 5.5J x 15" wheelset, matching 10/67 dates, restored
Replies: 1
Views: 422

Re: Fuchs 5.5J x 15

These wheels are now sold.
by MikeyC
Fri Mar 20, 2020 9:22 am
Forum: TRADE For Sale - Porsche Parts/Misc etc.
Topic: Fuchs 5.5J x 15" wheelset, matching 10/67 dates, restored
Replies: 1
Views: 422

Fuchs 5.5J x 15" wheelset, matching 10/67 dates, restored

Date-matched set of original Fuchs, offered in restored condition. Size: 5.5J x 15" Date Codes: All wheels 10/67 dated Part number: 901.361.012.04 Recent professional restoration at MCE Porsche. Stripped, polished, clear-anodised and satin black 2K painted to 5.5J finish. Photos attached to sho...
by MikeyC
Sun Mar 08, 2020 7:30 am
Forum: Porsche Past Events & Pictures
Topic: 2nd DDK Swap-Meet - Sunday 8 March at 9.30 -12.30 (and blog)
Replies: 86
Views: 19072

Re: 2nd DDK Swap-Meet - Sunday 8 March at 9.30 -12.30 (and b

Bit of carb tuning this afternoon around the Banbury back lanes between mine and Gus's. The cloudy skies behind just about holding the rain back.......for now...... https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200307/34cf5464ea8f6d91516aceeb770f33ba.jpg Sent from my SM-J710F using Tapatalk You crossed a roun...
by MikeyC
Sat Mar 07, 2020 2:43 pm
Forum: Porsche Past Events & Pictures
Topic: 2nd DDK Swap-Meet - Sunday 8 March at 9.30 -12.30 (and blog)
Replies: 86
Views: 19072

Re: 2nd DDK Swap-Meet - Sunday 8 March at 9.30 -12.30 (and b

Bit of carb tuning this afternoon around the Banbury back lanes between mine and Gus's. The cloudy skies behind just about holding the rain back.......for now......Image

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by MikeyC
Sat Mar 07, 2020 8:51 am
Forum: Porsche Past Events & Pictures
Topic: 2nd DDK Swap-Meet - Sunday 8 March at 9.30 -12.30 (and blog)
Replies: 86
Views: 19072

Re: 2nd DDK Swap-Meet - Sunday 8 March at 9.30 -12.30

looking forward to it! The van is packed. Contents include: - Set of 5.5" x 15 Fuchs, restored, '67 date stamps. Matching set of 4 x 10/67 also on the way - Pair of MFI heat exchangers for '71-'74 - SWB engine lid - '74-'89 front struts - 901 gearbox parts - Lots of SWB and LWB interior trim, d...
by MikeyC
Sun Jan 19, 2020 3:05 pm
Forum: Porsche 912
Topic: 912 Display & Meet Up - Stanford Hall - Sunday 3rd May 2020
Replies: 43
Views: 6367

Re: 912 Display & Meet Up - Stanford Hall - Sunday 3rd May 2

Hi Danny,

Please can you add me to the list - '65 Coupe - aiming to bring the RHD Porsche GB demo car if it's through resto by then.

Thanks,
by MikeyC
Sun Jan 19, 2020 2:36 pm
Forum: Classic Porsche General Chat
Topic: Race Retro?
Replies: 4
Views: 373

Re: Race Retro?

I like it, as it seems to provide a good combination of 'enthusiasts in a field' vibe, great cars of historical significance being driven and enjoyed in anger (spotter's heaven), plus a broad selection of static displays and indoor attractions for those who prefer super-unleaded on their cornflakes ...