Exciting stuff, bet you can't wait...Peter S wrote:close to being ready for paint
2.4s restoration
Moderator: Bootsy
-
- Nurse, I think I need some assistance
- Posts: 10661
- Joined: Fri Aug 19, 2005 9:29 pm
- Location: Farnham
Re: 2.4s restoration
Paul
'74 Porsche 911 Carrera 2.7 (MFI) - Lime Green
'94 Porsche 911 Carrera 2 (993) - Mexico Blue
'74 Porsche 911 Carrera 2.7 (MFI) - Lime Green
'94 Porsche 911 Carrera 2 (993) - Mexico Blue
Re: 2.4s restoration
exciting times Look forward to seeing photos of it prepped for paint
James
1973 911 2.4S
1993 964 C2
2010 987 Spyder
1973 MGB Roadster
Its not how fast you go, but how you go fast
1973 911 2.4S
1993 964 C2
2010 987 Spyder
1973 MGB Roadster
Its not how fast you go, but how you go fast
- Darren65
- Nurse, I think I need some assistance
- Posts: 7873
- Joined: Mon Dec 13, 2010 10:55 pm
- Location: North Wiltshire
- Contact:
Re: 2.4s restoration
I know the feeling Pete - I gave up on the hope of getting mine ready for CLM 2012 a long while ago, just hope I make 2014Peter S wrote:Seems to be going ok albeit a bit slower than they would have liked.
It's the end result that counts and yours is looking pretty perfect
Darren
72T 2.5... http://ddk-online.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=56183
73 2.4E ... http://ddk-online.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=44242
77 Carrera 3.0...to 74 3.0RS ... http://ddk-online.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?f=28&t=63389
72T 2.5... http://ddk-online.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=56183
73 2.4E ... http://ddk-online.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=44242
77 Carrera 3.0...to 74 3.0RS ... http://ddk-online.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?f=28&t=63389
Re: 2.4s restoration
Thanks chaps
I am still toying with the idea of CLM, just think I better leave it for another couple of weeks before booking anything.
I am still toying with the idea of CLM, just think I better leave it for another couple of weeks before booking anything.
-
- Nurse, I think I need some assistance
- Posts: 5115
- Joined: Wed May 25, 2005 12:39 pm
- Location: Hampshire
Re: 2.4s restoration
what, a restoration going slowly, surely notPeter S wrote:Seems to be going ok albeit a bit slower than they would have liked.
cheers, Mike.
previously..
1994 968 Club Sport Riviera Blue
1994 993 C2 Carrera Riviera Blue
1972 911S to Martini RSR Prototype Spec
1973 911E to RS Lightweight Specification
1981 924 Carrera GT ex Mexborough car
3.2 Carrera Sport x2
previously..
1994 968 Club Sport Riviera Blue
1994 993 C2 Carrera Riviera Blue
1972 911S to Martini RSR Prototype Spec
1973 911E to RS Lightweight Specification
1981 924 Carrera GT ex Mexborough car
3.2 Carrera Sport x2
- Darren65
- Nurse, I think I need some assistance
- Posts: 7873
- Joined: Mon Dec 13, 2010 10:55 pm
- Location: North Wiltshire
- Contact:
Re: 2.4s restoration
As my American sister-in-law would say - that's funnyMike wrote:what, a restoration going slowly, surely notPeter S wrote:Seems to be going ok albeit a bit slower than they would have liked.
Darren
72T 2.5... http://ddk-online.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=56183
73 2.4E ... http://ddk-online.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=44242
77 Carrera 3.0...to 74 3.0RS ... http://ddk-online.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?f=28&t=63389
72T 2.5... http://ddk-online.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=56183
73 2.4E ... http://ddk-online.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=44242
77 Carrera 3.0...to 74 3.0RS ... http://ddk-online.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?f=28&t=63389
Re: 2.4s restoration
I have been back over to Tuthills today to check on progress and I have to say the cars made a big step forward.
Although we have found a fairly significant snag - the near side wing is an SC unit which has been modified, very well, to fit the car. Therefore, we are now looking for an original wing. The one fitted has no rot, and has been been done very well but I just want it to be right so we may have a delay heading our way unless I can get my hands on a good wing quickly. anyone know of a 1973 MY, 1972 NS wing in good condition for sale?
You will see from the pics the wing closing plates have been replaced, the area around the battery boxes has been repaired and the doors shuts completed plus the offisde door reskinned.
The car is being prepped for paint:
Paint starts being applied to the shell next week
Although we have found a fairly significant snag - the near side wing is an SC unit which has been modified, very well, to fit the car. Therefore, we are now looking for an original wing. The one fitted has no rot, and has been been done very well but I just want it to be right so we may have a delay heading our way unless I can get my hands on a good wing quickly. anyone know of a 1973 MY, 1972 NS wing in good condition for sale?
You will see from the pics the wing closing plates have been replaced, the area around the battery boxes has been repaired and the doors shuts completed plus the offisde door reskinned.
The car is being prepped for paint:
Paint starts being applied to the shell next week
Re: 2.4s restoration
Nipped over to Tuthills this morning and we are into paint
The shell is painted, and they are now painting the panels ready to fit next week. I took some pics in the paont booth but they did not come out at all so no point in posting. The quality of finish is exactly what I was looking for so all seems to be heading in the right direction.
The hick up with the wrong wing was resolved quickly last week with another wing being sourced.
The engine tin work is all ready to be fitted - they are just waiting for a new cowell to come in which needs to be fitted first.
I may have the car back the week after next
The shell is painted, and they are now painting the panels ready to fit next week. I took some pics in the paont booth but they did not come out at all so no point in posting. The quality of finish is exactly what I was looking for so all seems to be heading in the right direction.
The hick up with the wrong wing was resolved quickly last week with another wing being sourced.
The engine tin work is all ready to be fitted - they are just waiting for a new cowell to come in which needs to be fitted first.
I may have the car back the week after next
- Darren65
- Nurse, I think I need some assistance
- Posts: 7873
- Joined: Mon Dec 13, 2010 10:55 pm
- Location: North Wiltshire
- Contact:
Re: 2.4s restoration
Whooaaaa! - I thought posts in restoration threads were meant to last 2 years, not 2 months!
Glad all is going well & look forward to seeing some cool photos.
Well done.
Glad all is going well & look forward to seeing some cool photos.
Well done.
Darren
72T 2.5... http://ddk-online.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=56183
73 2.4E ... http://ddk-online.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=44242
77 Carrera 3.0...to 74 3.0RS ... http://ddk-online.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?f=28&t=63389
72T 2.5... http://ddk-online.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=56183
73 2.4E ... http://ddk-online.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=44242
77 Carrera 3.0...to 74 3.0RS ... http://ddk-online.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?f=28&t=63389
-
- Nurse, I think I need some assistance
- Posts: 5135
- Joined: Sat May 05, 2007 8:53 pm
- Location: Horse country (Surrey).
Re: 2.4s restoration
Late Feb to middle of May? Now that's the way to do it.Peter S wrote:I may have the car back the week after next
Looking forward to seeing the results. Photos soon please!
Steve
1 x '67S, 3 x 2.4S all RHD
A privilege & pleasure to have owned them all.
1 x '67S, 3 x 2.4S all RHD
A privilege & pleasure to have owned them all.
-
- Nurse, I think I need some assistance
- Posts: 7778
- Joined: Mon Apr 16, 2012 4:31 pm
Re: 2.4s restoration
Hopefully I think my 912 Targa is sitting in the queue behind your carPeter S wrote:I may have the car back the week after next
“A REMINDER. I would be grateful if those members who have borrowed bits from me in emergencies (e.g starter motor, oil cooler, etc) would return them and/or contact me”. – Chris Turner RIP
Re: 2.4s restoration
Neil, you will be pleased to hear that my car now has wings and doors on, bumpers on and lights being fitted this afternoon. The wheels are back from refurb and the engine tinwork is being finished to get the engine back in early next week.neilbardsley wrote:Hopefully I think my 912 Targa is sitting in the queue behind your carPeter S wrote:I may have the car back the week after next
With luck and a following wind, I will see my car back next week, so yours should be coming along now
Clearly, this is only stage one of a long process. This part has covered the bodywork. Next winter will be me doing the interior and if money allows the suspension components. So for those worrying this is all moving to fast, just think about this as the opening chapter of a nice book Everything else will be done by me which will take me back about 20 years to the first 911 targa I restored
Re: 2.4s restoration
Well the car is complete in terms of the work Tuthill are doing. Weather permitting, I should be collecting it on Wednesday, but if its lashing it down it will have to wait.
That will be the lot in terms of work this summer apart from a few odds and ends. I will then work on the interior next winter all being well.
Please, please let it be dry Wednesday
That will be the lot in terms of work this summer apart from a few odds and ends. I will then work on the interior next winter all being well.
Please, please let it be dry Wednesday
- Darren65
- Nurse, I think I need some assistance
- Posts: 7873
- Joined: Mon Dec 13, 2010 10:55 pm
- Location: North Wiltshire
- Contact:
Re: 2.4s restoration
Well done Peter - look forward to seeing some photos
Darren
72T 2.5... http://ddk-online.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=56183
73 2.4E ... http://ddk-online.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=44242
77 Carrera 3.0...to 74 3.0RS ... http://ddk-online.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?f=28&t=63389
72T 2.5... http://ddk-online.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=56183
73 2.4E ... http://ddk-online.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=44242
77 Carrera 3.0...to 74 3.0RS ... http://ddk-online.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?f=28&t=63389
Re: 2.4s restoration
Well the baby is back from Tuthill's - all bodywork restoration complete, wheels returned back to original finish and engine tinwork/ pipework/ linkages all restored.
Looks very nice IMO. Big grin on the way home
Next winter I will set about the interior, but for now just want to enjoy it.
Bit short of pics today as it just started to rain as I got home and I didn't want to get it dirty to quickly
I seem to have developed two slight issues in the restoration process:
1) One of the back brakes is binding slightly when the car warms up so thats a bit of work that needs sorting soon.
2) The wind noise around the passenger door which was never great seems to be horrendous now so I need to have a tinker with that.
Apart from that all good.
Looks very nice IMO. Big grin on the way home
Next winter I will set about the interior, but for now just want to enjoy it.
Bit short of pics today as it just started to rain as I got home and I didn't want to get it dirty to quickly
I seem to have developed two slight issues in the restoration process:
1) One of the back brakes is binding slightly when the car warms up so thats a bit of work that needs sorting soon.
2) The wind noise around the passenger door which was never great seems to be horrendous now so I need to have a tinker with that.
Apart from that all good.