Arne Krix Posted 6December, 2020 Report Share Posted 6December, 2020 1 hour ago, P-Kay said: I just might get my Christmas wish after all......... awesome project !! Ready for X mas ? Still wrestling my '67 Beetle project , but we are now inspired to finish , looking at your progress shots. Hope to see thee finished car. P-Kay 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P-Kay Posted 6December, 2020 Author Report Share Posted 6December, 2020 3 hours ago, Arne Krix said: Ready for X mas ? Home this Christmas and aiming to be driving it in 2021 EDIT* That would be mid to late 2021 luzzo, wilburforce and Arne Krix 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coastr Posted 7December, 2020 Report Share Posted 7December, 2020 I might have missed it or forgotten - what motor is going in? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P-Kay Posted 7December, 2020 Author Report Share Posted 7December, 2020 MFI plus reco'd engine imported from the states --> Page 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P-Kay Posted 7December, 2020 Author Report Share Posted 7December, 2020 What's a build thread without an obligatory paint booth shoot 'All I want for Christmas...' Mike-S, JWM, Simonk and 7 others 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barks Posted 7December, 2020 Report Share Posted 7December, 2020 4 minutes ago, P-Kay said: What's a build thread without an obligatory paint booth shoot 'All I want for Christmas...' Oh Momma!!!!!! Beautiful.... Arne Krix, P-Kay and reggiegums 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P-Kay Posted 7December, 2020 Author Report Share Posted 7December, 2020 42 minutes ago, Barks said: Oh Momma!!!!!! Sure is It's been quite the trip to this point and as others have mentioned....relative straight forward journey from here I'm still in disbelief to be honest and a little jumping out of my skin with excitement at the same time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwoHeadsTas Posted 7December, 2020 Report Share Posted 7December, 2020 23 hours ago, P-Kay said: I just might get my Christmas wish after all......... So we'll see you at Cars & Cabernet in it then???? 🙂 P-Kay 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P-Kay Posted 7December, 2020 Author Report Share Posted 7December, 2020 6 minutes ago, TwoHeadsTas said: see you at Cars & Cabernet I wish!! It'll take me a little longer than that timeframe You will see me and potentially my better half but we will both be in black Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P-Kay Posted 17December, 2020 Author Report Share Posted 17December, 2020 Final assembly before the inner doors are painted black and then the car is ready for delivery...... Troubleshooter, firstone, edgy and 14 others 17 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edgy Posted 17December, 2020 Report Share Posted 17December, 2020 Oh my 😱 you’re doing good work sir! Keep those updates coming P-Kay 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luzzo Posted 17December, 2020 Report Share Posted 17December, 2020 Great work @P-Kay. Loving the work done so far, looks like you now have an incredibly well prepared starting point to assemble a beautiful 911. P-Kay 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P-Kay Posted 18December, 2020 Author Report Share Posted 18December, 2020 37 minutes ago, luzzo said: have an incredibly well prepared starting point Damn strait Raff!! Poor Betty.....She's been relegated out to the cold The Eagle has landed and I have a grin from ear to ear! luzzo, Arne Krix, Mike-S and 7 others 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dalai Posted 18December, 2020 Report Share Posted 18December, 2020 Huge milestone. Congratulations! How many times since getting it home have you been out to the garage just to enjoy the sight? Or have you not even stepped out of the garage yet? I know I would just pull up a chair and sit out there! P-Kay 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P-Kay Posted 18December, 2020 Author Report Share Posted 18December, 2020 2 minutes ago, Dalai said: chair and sit out there! hehehe Well, now that you mention it, I pass the garage from home office to kitchen, so my excuses/reasons to get out of the office is slightly increased 3legs, Arne Krix and Dalai 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3legs Posted 18December, 2020 Report Share Posted 18December, 2020 Fill the fridge, put the barby on and you will have heaps around to help and have everything installed in a day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P-Kay Posted 14March, 2021 Author Report Share Posted 14March, 2021 Consistently spending time in the garage with patience and a methodical approach while I wait for parts to be quoted/arrive etc. Sound deadening complete and one more thing out of the family room along with brake calipers fully rebuilt Just love that little rear Dalai, 3legs, edgy and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
9er Posted 14March, 2021 Report Share Posted 14March, 2021 It's worth applying some heat shielding to the inner side of the number plate panel to prevent any damage from the muffler. 901505INS Insulation for Center License Plate Panel. Fits 911 912 1965-1973 (stoddard.com) P-Kay 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P-Kay Posted 14March, 2021 Author Report Share Posted 14March, 2021 @9er Thanks again for the tip - Will do! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coastr Posted 14March, 2021 Report Share Posted 14March, 2021 My favourite build .. love to see it inching closer P-Kay 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samp Posted 23March, 2021 Report Share Posted 23March, 2021 On 17/07/2020 at 09:35, P-Kay said: It's good yeah? As you mentioned previously....it's going to be a new car. Well as near as possible Hi. Is the restoration complete? Were you happy with skunk Werks as I am considering using them for a full restoration on my 74 targa. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P-Kay Posted 23March, 2021 Author Report Share Posted 23March, 2021 Hi @Samp The pictures are current - so not complete as I am finishing the build from here. If you are referring to the body work, then yes. I would not hesitate to recommend them. Porsche Melbourne also use them if that helps your decision Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samp Posted 23March, 2021 Report Share Posted 23March, 2021 31 minutes ago, P-Kay said: Hi @Samp The pictures are current - so not complete as I am finishing the build from here. If you are referring to the body work, then yes. I would not hesitate to recommend them. Porsche Melbourne also use them if that helps your decision Oh thanks. Yes I am wanting a full paint job back to metal. Would you mind if I have you a call for a quick chat as I would love to pick your brain. Cheers sam. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P-Kay Posted 14April, 2021 Author Report Share Posted 14April, 2021 Love it when parcels arrive! Looks like my weekends ahead will be filled with one wire at a time tomo and Arne Krix 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P-Kay Posted 1February, 2022 Author Report Share Posted 1February, 2022 Not quite as good as Hydro Blasting, but I'm content with my weekend efforts. Yeatesy, JWM, LeeM and 9 others 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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