eebee Posted December 12, 2019 Share Posted December 12, 2019 And look at the dirt!!! Thats what 1500 miles since restoration does. I finished (haha - of course it never is) in October 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henry Posted December 12, 2019 Share Posted December 12, 2019 (edited) A Jig only gets the eye pick up points in the correct place which is of course very important if major reconstruction is undertaken , panel gap is down to the attention and skill of the builder . 6 minutes ago, eebee said: And look at the dirt!!! Thats what 1500 miles since restoration does. I finished (haha - of course it never is) in October 2017 I know how you feel mine was shiny once Edited December 12, 2019 by Henry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eebee Posted December 12, 2019 Share Posted December 12, 2019 27 minutes ago, Henry said: A Jig only gets the eye pick up points in the correct place which is of course very important if major reconstruction is undertaken , panel gap is down to the attention and skill of the builder . I know how you feel mine was shiny once Still shiny topside, and had its bottom stripped, (stone-chip) recoated and completely dinitroled in every nook and cranny in the summer. Rust protected... hopefully... 😐 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eebee Posted December 12, 2019 Share Posted December 12, 2019 31 minutes ago, Henry said: A Jig only gets the eye pick up points in the correct place which is of course very important if major reconstruction is undertaken , panel gap is down to the attention and skill of the builder . I know how you feel mine was shiny once Use of a jig is critical with a targa, as is the use of highest quality sills, and seam welding rather than spot. I used the very slightly thicker sills from 'Restoration Design' They were also galvanised at birth. My bodyshop was very impressed with the quality. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apesman Posted December 13, 2019 Author Share Posted December 13, 2019 16 hours ago, eebee said: Are these any help? Had to crawl under the car as I'm not able to access my resto photo-log this evening. And loom at the dirt!!! Thats what 1500 miles since restoration does. I finished (haha - of course it never is) in October 2017 Thanks for doing that, still abit unsure of the routing, if anyone else knows please chip in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robos911 Posted December 13, 2019 Share Posted December 13, 2019 Flipping heck, this is looking fantastic, another level👍 I feel like i need to try harder🤣🤣 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fat fuchs Posted January 5, 2020 Share Posted January 5, 2020 How's the build progressing? Cheers FF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apesman Posted January 5, 2020 Author Share Posted January 5, 2020 6 hours ago, fat fuchs said: How's the build progressing? Cheers FF Quite a bit done over the Christmas period, I think I've sorted out the fuel lines routing in engine bay, First I mounted the pressure accumulator with fuel filter using rubber compression fixings. Then fixed the fuel pump, again using rubber mount anti vibration So the fuel feed from tank goes to fuel pump, from fuel pump through body to accumulator/ filter to engine, then return from engine goes back to tank via flex pipe, hard line. Last pic you can also see fuel pump power connector. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fat fuchs Posted January 6, 2020 Share Posted January 6, 2020 Glad you got that sorted and thanks for updating the thread. It's an incredible build and i'm sure many on here will be following with interest. Cheers FF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apesman Posted January 12, 2020 Author Share Posted January 12, 2020 More update pics, "most" of second fix wiring now done, rear engine bay electrics fitted Wiring loom cable tied along back of engine bay Rear lights installed, front lights wired Door switches wired and fitted Electric windows wired, had to remove door to get cable in Bench testing operation of electric window switches and installing Door refitted and door stay installed Dials wired and fitted along with steering switches All near side internal doorware fitted along with outside door bling 😃 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robos911 Posted January 12, 2020 Share Posted January 12, 2020 Nice work👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strosek34 Posted January 12, 2020 Share Posted January 12, 2020 Just keeps getting better and better, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fat fuchs Posted January 13, 2020 Share Posted January 13, 2020 Love the bright work against that exterior colour. What are the interior trim colours? Cheers FF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R2D2 Posted January 14, 2020 Share Posted January 14, 2020 Top job this, well done that man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swift911 Posted January 14, 2020 Share Posted January 14, 2020 Very impressive, looks fantastic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apesman Posted January 16, 2020 Author Share Posted January 16, 2020 On 1/13/2020 at 9:48 AM, fat fuchs said: Love the bright work against that exterior colour. What are the interior trim colours? Cheers FF Midnight leatherette with tweed insert seats, black carpet, all work to be carried out by southbound trimmers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fat fuchs Posted January 17, 2020 Share Posted January 17, 2020 11 hours ago, apesman said: Midnight leatherette with tweed insert seats, black carpet, all work to be carried out by southbound trimmers. Good choice, a safe pair of hands. Cheers FF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROBINWILD Posted January 17, 2020 Share Posted January 17, 2020 You worked on the production line at Porsche in Stuttgart for several years, correct? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkJ Posted January 17, 2020 Share Posted January 17, 2020 wow, its like a brand new old car, very impressive work and photos. Another thread that makes me feel like a useless pleb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChesterJLampwick Posted January 20, 2020 Share Posted January 20, 2020 Quote the gaping is fantastic Seriously, that's something you probably don't want to Google! As someone already said, your car looks museum quality. Reading this thread from the start, and seeing what happens when people without a clue do serious bodywork without the aid of a jig, was a major influence in deciding to send my 3.2 to an OPC bodyshop for new sills and kidney bowls, where it is currently disemboweled, but on a proper jig. I'm sure my gaping will be immaculate. 😉 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busybee Posted January 20, 2020 Share Posted January 20, 2020 Spelling dudes! Gapping! Gaping is a whole world we don’t want to visit on this forum! 😂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apesman Posted January 21, 2020 Author Share Posted January 21, 2020 Yes I did notice it after I posted but couldn't edit it 😕 The first guy was recommended to me by a friend of mine who was having work done there on a 21 window samba that turned out later to being a bodge job, he had to have work undone and corrected at the place I took mine the second time. Check there website out here for some pics of mine, some nice shots after bodywork finished. http://www.edmondsclassicrestos.com/albums/porsche-911/ Good luck with your bodywork ChesterJLampwick On 1/17/2020 at 1:07 PM, ROBINWILD said: You worked on the production line at Porsche in Stuttgart for several years, correct? Funny, 😂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apesman Posted February 20, 2020 Author Share Posted February 20, 2020 More update pics, Rear grille fitted, Engine bay sound installation along with engine seals, Front smile and bumper, Rear reflector and lights, Front wiper motor, Wiper fixings hidden under dash Heater refurbed and fitted, before.. After, Fuel tank painted and ready for install with gauge, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamTompkins Posted February 20, 2020 Share Posted February 20, 2020 Amazing work..think you’d better sell this back to Porsche when you’re done, probably better than they made them 😉 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkJ Posted February 20, 2020 Share Posted February 20, 2020 Amazing quality work, is this a money no object complete restoration? its virtually a brand new old 911 now Be nice to get all these old cars re-jigged, bet plenty of them are well out of skew after 30-40 yrs of use and previous history. Is it something you can only do with a stripped down shell? If not, what sort of money are we looking at for a jig alignment ? Mines going in for a re-spray soon hence the interest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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