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by Darren65
Fri Jun 24, 2022 10:04 pm
Forum: Classic Porsche General Chat
Topic: Your Porsche pic of the day......
Replies: 28537
Views: 1821324

Re: Your Porsche pic of the day......

Don't you just hate those moments when you almost heave and are left with the taste of sick in your mouth! :pukeright:
by Darren65
Fri Jun 03, 2022 9:46 pm
Forum: Porsche Restoration Threads
Topic: 1973 911 E RHD - Gemini Blue
Replies: 359
Views: 32101

Re: 1973 911 E RHD - Gemini Blue

Glorious :thumbright: 8) 8)
by Darren65
Fri Jun 03, 2022 9:58 am
Forum: Porsche Restoration Threads
Topic: Flares....
Replies: 837
Views: 86119

Re: Flares....

You boys are all too kind, thanks so much for all the positive comments. Much appreciated :thumbright:

Cheers,
by Darren65
Tue May 31, 2022 9:49 pm
Forum: Porsche Restoration Threads
Topic: Flares....
Replies: 837
Views: 86119

Re: Flares....

....sadly all hidden when the bumper and grill is fitted but nice knowing it's there and working as it should :) Of course it's impossible to get a correct grill so I made Mr Carter a mould of the grill opening.... https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52113371864_1d252cf3d9_b.jpg ....and sent him a p...
by Darren65
Tue May 31, 2022 9:44 pm
Forum: Porsche Restoration Threads
Topic: Flares....
Replies: 837
Views: 86119

Re: Flares....

....well it's taken the best part of two years stumbling through getting these done but it's been an enjoyable process and I couldn't be happier with the end result :) The coolers have been produced by one of the worlds leading suppliers of aviation and racing radiators, coolers and motorsport fabri...
by Darren65
Tue May 31, 2022 9:21 pm
Forum: Porsche Restoration Threads
Topic: Flares....
Replies: 837
Views: 86119

Re: Flares....

In lieu of any further paint shots a quick update on my project within a project..... ....today I collected my first assembled oil cooler for a little trial fitting.... https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52113055321_01a3b89c3a_b.jpg ....I never set out to commission the building of reproduction oil...
by Darren65
Tue May 31, 2022 9:07 pm
Forum: Porsche Restoration Threads
Topic: Flares....
Replies: 837
Views: 86119

Re: Flares....

rich73 wrote:......I just need to do a bit of filling, sanding and choose a colour now!.....
.....looking forward to it :thumbleft:
by Darren65
Fri May 27, 2022 10:52 am
Forum: Porsche Restoration Threads
Topic: Flares....
Replies: 837
Views: 86119

Re: Flares....

rich73 wrote:.....I've just googled the PPG Nexa Turbo which looks like its only £140 for 5 litres on eBay, does that sound correct?.....
.....for 8 litres of paint plus activator plus thinners worked out at just under £500 + VAT.
by Darren65
Thu May 26, 2022 9:54 pm
Forum: Porsche Restoration Threads
Topic: 1973 911 E RHD - Gemini Blue
Replies: 359
Views: 32101

Re: 1973 911 E RHD - Gemini Blue

Man they're funky! 8) 8)

Love 'em :thumbleft:
by Darren65
Thu May 26, 2022 9:52 pm
Forum: Porsche Restoration Threads
Topic: My '72 911T
Replies: 1990
Views: 129988

Re: My '72 911T

It's all been said Gary but what a beautiful thing you've done, absolutely glorious! :drunken:

Gary....you're legend! :notworthy:
by Darren65
Thu May 26, 2022 9:46 pm
Forum: Porsche Restoration Threads
Topic: Flares....
Replies: 837
Views: 86119

Re: Flares....

No idea but will check and let you know.
by Darren65
Thu May 26, 2022 9:45 pm
Forum: Porsche Restoration Threads
Topic: 911 2.2E restoration
Replies: 637
Views: 53441

Re: 911 2.2E restoration

Beautiful and still one of my all time favourite DDK cars 8)
by Darren65
Mon May 23, 2022 7:45 pm
Forum: Porsche Restoration Threads
Topic: Flares....
Replies: 837
Views: 86119

Re: Flares....

911hillclimber wrote:Finish target the Castle event 2022?
...more like 2023 although the car will go to Cookie in a few months for the build process to begin :)
by Darren65
Mon May 23, 2022 7:44 pm
Forum: Porsche Restoration Threads
Topic: Flares....
Replies: 837
Views: 86119

Re: Flares....

.....Is that the finish out of the gun, or the finish after the post paint finishing?..... ....that was straight out of the gun Graham and just a few hours old when the photos were taken. The booth was given a spring clean and treated to new filters to keep the job as clean as possible. Chris also ...
by Darren65
Mon May 23, 2022 2:54 pm
Forum: Porsche Restoration Threads
Topic: Flares....
Replies: 837
Views: 86119

Re: Flares....

Thanks to everyone for the kind words, they're much appreciated :) All thanks to this guy.....Chris left the company a couple of years ago to set up his own detailing and specialist paint correction business but continues to help us on a freelance basis when he can and really enjoys special projects...