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by Gduplock
Wed Jul 13, 2016 5:07 pm
Forum: Pre 1974 - Porsche 911 (longhood)
Topic: Blockley Tyre company
Replies: 37
Views: 2074

Blockley Tyre company

Blockley are I believe a relatively new and low volume producer of tyres and tubes for Classic Cars. At the London Classic Car Show in January they quoted me £300+VAT for a set of their 165 VR 15 tyres. I have a set of 5.5Jx15 steel wheels for my 1968 911L that I am intending to put these on. I stil...
by Gduplock
Thu Jan 07, 2016 10:28 am
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Archive
Topic: Sportomatic Vacuum Hose (911L)
Replies: 1
Views: 316

Sportomatic Vacuum Hose (911L)

I need to replace the Vacuum Hose from the Solenoid to the Servo Motor (905 108 703 00). The shorter hose to the Reservoir has been replaced so is in good condition. This is no longer available from Porsche. :( Can anyone suggest a source of suitable Vacuum Hose. If anyone has a hose in good conditi...
by Gduplock
Fri Dec 18, 2015 12:52 pm
Forum: Porsche Parts Wanted
Topic: Front under tray for SWB 911/912
Replies: 12
Views: 285

Re: Front under tray for SWB 911/912

Hi,

Bent one up out of 1 mm Aluminium plate for my RHD 911L to protect rack and brake master.

Would be interested if anyone makes a proper job of it.

Thanks
by Gduplock
Wed Dec 16, 2015 6:00 pm
Forum: Pre 1974 - Porsche 911 (longhood)
Topic: Early 911 rear window heater nozzles etc.
Replies: 8
Views: 355

Re: Early 911 rear window heater nozzles etc.

Hi,

What is the "fixing tab" on the underside like. Thats whats corroded on mine.

Haven't mastered posting images yet!
by Gduplock
Wed Dec 16, 2015 5:56 pm
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Archive
Topic: Rear Screen heating nozzles
Replies: 1
Views: 423

Rear Screen heating nozzles

Does anyone know if i can get replacement heating nozzles for the rear screen for my 1968 911L. the fixing tabs on mine are corroded away. No longer available from Porsche.

Thanks
by Gduplock
Wed Dec 16, 2015 5:53 pm
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Archive
Topic: Rear Screen corner corrosion
Replies: 4
Views: 644

Re: Rear Screen corner corrosion

Thanks for drain hole idea. will consider this.

Graham
by Gduplock
Tue Dec 15, 2015 3:31 pm
Forum: Pre 1974 - Porsche 911 (longhood)
Topic: Early 911 rear window heater nozzles etc.
Replies: 8
Views: 355

Early 911 rear window heater nozzles etc.

Currently working on rear screen/parcel shelf of my 1968 911L Sporto. Parcel shelf being repaced but Porsche no longer make the Heating Nozzles that fit in the corners (901 572 041/2 22 part no.) Does anyone know if these, the sleeves and tubes are produced by anyone these days? Sorry no picture. :(...
by Gduplock
Sun Dec 06, 2015 1:21 pm
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Archive
Topic: Rear Screen corner corrosion
Replies: 4
Views: 644

Re: Rear Screen corner corrosion

Rather late thank you for reply.

Cutting started last week. Looks like I do need new parcel shelf and the long support strip with the circular holes that gives extra support. will be using Restoration Design for parts. Thanks for suggestion
by Gduplock
Fri Dec 04, 2015 4:25 pm
Forum: Porsche Technical advice and help
Topic: Steel Wheel paint
Replies: 2
Views: 160

Steel Wheel paint

Have just got four 5.5J steel wheels for my 1968 911L Sporto. Currently wearing 2/73 6J x 15 Fuchs with 185HR15 Vredenstein Srint Classic tyres which look to big. The car should have been supplied with 5.5J steels as the Porsche certificate does not list Fuchs option. Can anyone tell me what paint c...
by Gduplock
Thu Sep 10, 2015 8:55 am
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Archive
Topic: Rear Screen corner corrosion
Replies: 4
Views: 644

Rear Screen corner corrosion

Dear All, I am about to get the corrosion around the bottom rear screen corners on my 1968 911L sorted. I presume the corrosion which is mainly on the inside (but now breaking through the outer surface) is due to condensation from the hot air that is directed up to the rear screen on these early mod...
by Gduplock
Thu Sep 10, 2015 8:25 am
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Archive
Topic: Front windscreen seal
Replies: 1
Views: 407

Front windscreen seal

Hi all, There are three versions of the seal for early 911 (with chrome insertstrip) windscreens at varying cost: Genuine Porsche, OEM and Aftermarket. My screen will be out for respray and leaks around the corners between glass and seal. What are peoples experiences with the different versions. Bas...
by Gduplock
Wed Aug 19, 2015 5:58 pm
Forum: Porsche Technical advice and help
Topic: Which Paint for 1968 911L - Polo Red (6802)
Replies: 6
Views: 137

Which Paint for 1968 911L - Polo Red (6802)

Following work to the lower door panels and both corners at the bottom of the rear screen these parts and bonnett will need repainting. It seems the two choices for a full respray are Acrylic Lacquer or Two Pack. What is the "considered" opinion on which way to go for authenticity, best fi...