Siy Posted July 15, 2021 Share Posted July 15, 2021 (edited) So I took the plunge. Here is my new 911 SC 3.0 Sport Targa. It's 1982, and needs a little TLC ! Doesn't need anything too major, structurally all in great shape. She is already in having some works done. Need to get the Targa re-trimmed. Really looking forward to this ownership experience. Will be asking lots of you knowledgeable folks over the coming months no doubt! Edited July 15, 2021 by Siy 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugs 77 Posted July 15, 2021 Share Posted July 15, 2021 Hi Siy, well done on the purchase, looks pretty original. Did you get some knowledgeable input there when looking for an IB? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Siy Posted July 15, 2021 Author Share Posted July 15, 2021 Thanks Bugs... well other than a whole load of useful info from IB, I did have a PPI inspection done... it has found about 15/20 things (mainly minor) which we are sorting now. Have ordered an Achtung Kraft airbox, and some coco mats to start my fettling with..... I will let the experts do the oily bits! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoot Posted July 15, 2021 Share Posted July 15, 2021 That's a great choice you are going to love it. You can't really beat a Targa on a sunny day with the roof off its fabulous. All the best Fin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strosek34 Posted July 15, 2021 Share Posted July 15, 2021 Looks very nice Siy, 👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
double0 Posted July 16, 2021 Share Posted July 16, 2021 Congrats and just in time for the good weather!. Hope the works don't take too long so you can get out and drive it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Siy Posted July 19, 2021 Author Share Posted July 19, 2021 Thanks guys... Am not going to rush things... booked in at Southbound for some trim/targa rebuild but that is not until Jan/Feb 22... just have to be patient. In the meantime, will get everything else sorted. Hope to get it delivered next weekend - guarantee the sun will go into hiding then!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richot1989 Posted July 20, 2021 Share Posted July 20, 2021 I purchased Cocomats for my Cab (3.2) and they are excellent. —such that my friend purchased some for his early 356”👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Siy Posted July 21, 2021 Author Share Posted July 21, 2021 10 hours ago, Richot1989 said: I purchased Cocomats for my Cab (3.2) and they are excellent. —such that my friend purchased some for his early 356”👍 That's good to hear.... I am waiting for coco mats to send a template to ensure they fit correctly... Achtung airbox and fan bracket arrived yesterday... look great. Cant wait to actually get the car and make a start!!!! Have decided it will become a mix of classic with some modern touches (hence the cf airbox).... few other tweaks to come as soon as I can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richot1989 Posted July 21, 2021 Share Posted July 21, 2021 Hi Siy, I had to modify the template they sent to make sure the matts would fit correctly (which they do👍). Check and check again that you have got your template absolutely right before sending them back to them. I also invested in them making the two small matts which go behind the seats. The matts are very heavy (if overall car weight is an issue for you). I just laid them over my original carpets Cheers, Richard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Siy Posted July 22, 2021 Author Share Posted July 22, 2021 Thanks Richard - good to hear that a i probably would not have paid too much attention to the templates, but I will now. Weight doesnt really bother me too much (within reason). yes I too ordered the rears, just to finish it off nicely. Thanks for the advice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nige Posted July 22, 2021 Share Posted July 22, 2021 Coco mats are great! Heavy, but great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin689 Posted July 23, 2021 Share Posted July 23, 2021 Lovely purchase, red is beautiful Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GimmeShelter Posted July 24, 2021 Share Posted July 24, 2021 Nice looking car, well done! I, too, have cocomats and did the full template thing, which worked well. Another suggestion I'd make is to fit a Classic Retrofit fuseboard - eliminates those dodgy old fuses and gives a much better connection for your headlights, via in-built relays, hence brighter light. After quality tyres, I'd venture to suggest this is the best mod you can make. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Siy Posted July 26, 2021 Author Share Posted July 26, 2021 On 24/07/2021 at 09:21, GimmeShelter said: Nice looking car, well done! I, too, have cocomats and did the full template thing, which worked well. Another suggestion I'd make is to fit a Classic Retrofit fuseboard - eliminates those dodgy old fuses and gives a much better connection for your headlights, via in-built relays, hence brighter light. After quality tyres, I'd venture to suggest this is the best mod you can make. Thats great to hear... will def look into doing this.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Siy Posted September 27, 2021 Author Share Posted September 27, 2021 (edited) So after 6 weeks I got my new toy back... had quite a bit of work done. sounds like it was a little unloved in it's previous life, and just need some tlc... which it has received. Next will be some trim work, at Southbound in January.... get those seats looking right and targa top rebuild. new door cards. Hopefully new stereo and speakers sometime soon as well. A few pics now... Edited September 27, 2021 by Siy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wingnonut Posted September 27, 2021 Share Posted September 27, 2021 That’s looking lovely! Well done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Type911 Posted September 27, 2021 Share Posted September 27, 2021 Yep, looks good! Heater backdate and single pulley needed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Siy Posted September 27, 2021 Author Share Posted September 27, 2021 9 minutes ago, Type911 said: Yep, looks good! Heater backdate and single pulley needed tell me more......? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rustybum Posted September 27, 2021 Share Posted September 27, 2021 Car looks fab! Engine bay looks great!! Who did the fan and housing refurb? regards Russ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Siy Posted September 27, 2021 Author Share Posted September 27, 2021 2 minutes ago, Rustybum said: Car looks fab! Engine bay looks great!! Who did the fan and housing refurb? regards Russ Thanks Russ... still plenty to do, but good to have made a start. I bought the airbox and fan strap from the States and had them sent over here. Carrera Classic Cars in Ottershaw Surrey did the work, including the refurb etc... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rustybum Posted September 27, 2021 Share Posted September 27, 2021 2 minutes ago, Siy said: Thanks Russ... still plenty to do, but good to have made a start. I bought the airbox and fan strap from the States and had them sent over here. Carrera Classic Cars in Ottershaw Surrey did the work, including the refurb etc... I have ordered fan strap from the states too😊 I’ve been trying to get quotes for the fan and back housing to be re-chromated and it’s very expensive. So I was looking for alternatives. I was wondering what coating process you’d had done. Regards Russ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Siy Posted September 27, 2021 Author Share Posted September 27, 2021 29 minutes ago, Rustybum said: I have ordered fan strap from the states too😊 I’ve been trying to get quotes for the fan and back housing to be re-chromated and it’s very expensive. So I was looking for alternatives. I was wondering what coating process you’d had done. Regards Russ Not entirely sure what the process was... I know that it was blasted initially to clean everything up, and then he was using a new process on it... Am going back for a small gearbox adjustment having had the short shift kit fitted.. I will check. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rustybum Posted September 27, 2021 Share Posted September 27, 2021 3 minutes ago, Siy said: Not entirely sure what the process was... I know that it was blasted initially to clean everything up, and then he was using a new process on it... Am going back for a small gearbox adjustment having had the short shift kit fitted.. I will check. Okey dokey, that’d be great. Thank you😁👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Type911 Posted September 27, 2021 Share Posted September 27, 2021 3 hours ago, Siy said: tell me more......? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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