tazzieman Posted 19November, 2016 Report Share Posted 19November, 2016 After successfully rebuilding and installing 50 yo twin carbs on one of the Mercs , I relaxed with some wash/polish/wax work on the 944 and 911. Much easier with an orbital polisher.The amphibious one is off to C&C tomorrow. symsy, Tips, Rod C and 7 others 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted 19November, 2016 Report Share Posted 19November, 2016 OK - where's the pic of the 944? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazzieman Posted 19November, 2016 Report Share Posted 19November, 2016 OK - where's the pic of the 944?Who wants to see another red '85? (With a roof that needs repainting) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted 19November, 2016 Report Share Posted 19November, 2016 Pic or it doesn't exist... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michel Posted 19November, 2016 Report Share Posted 19November, 2016 Spent the afternoon with an analyser up the clacka and chasing weird electrical issues that continue to plague my daily commute and sat morn bread run found the likely culprit, though ran out of light Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew F Posted 19November, 2016 Report Share Posted 19November, 2016 There might be a grub screw on the base of the knob, or a nut you loosen off first, then unscrew it on the 915 itwas has a crush sleeve inside the knob that secures it to the shift lever. Problem is that I don't have my vice here to clamp the lever securely. Spent the afternoon with an analyser up the clacka And how did that make you feel? reminds me of a joke. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandy468 Posted 19November, 2016 Report Share Posted 19November, 2016 After successfully rebuilding and installing 50 yo twin carbs on one of the Mercs , I relaxed with some wash/polish/wax work on the 944 and 911. Much easier with an orbital polisher.The amphibious one is off to C&C tomorrow.That's a real ol skool colour Tassie, love it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michel Posted 20November, 2016 Report Share Posted 20November, 2016 on the 915 itwas has a crush sleeve inside the knob that secures it to the shift lever. Problem is that I don't have my vice here to clamp the lever securely. And how did that make you feel? reminds me of a joke.let's hear it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michel Posted 20November, 2016 Report Share Posted 20November, 2016 (edited) It's a big heat fitted this little trinket ... now looking for a naive outsider art knitted nana blankie we all need more noir%5BURL=http://s615.photobucket.com/user/micheloaks/media/IMG_9139.jpg.html] Edited 20November, 2016 by michel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pork Chops Posted 20November, 2016 Report Share Posted 20November, 2016 It's hot so fitted this little trinket ... now looking for a naive outsider art knitted nana blankie%5BURL=http://s615.photobucket.com/user/micheloaks/media/IMG_9139.jpg.html]not to wish my troubles on anyone else, but good to see I'm not the only 1 Photobucket is giving the shits. symsy and Stew F 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michel Posted 20November, 2016 Report Share Posted 20November, 2016 (edited) spot on mr chops .. Along with multiple quoting and generally been misunderstood on the forum though the photobucket bugginess seems to be mostly off the phone Edited 20November, 2016 by michel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pork Chops Posted 20November, 2016 Report Share Posted 20November, 2016 spot on mr chops .. Along with multiple quoting and generally been misunderstood on the forum though the photobucket bugginess seems to be mostly off the phone grumpy old man high five ✋ michel 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew F Posted 20November, 2016 Report Share Posted 20November, 2016 let's hear it Posted it in the random funnies thread. not to wish my troubles on anyone else, but good to see I'm not the only 1 Photobucket is giving the shits.Where did you get that Venetian blind? I want one... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michel Posted 20November, 2016 Report Share Posted 20November, 2016 Stew you taking the piss?? See above Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pork Chops Posted 20November, 2016 Report Share Posted 20November, 2016 Tried cleaning these guys up. Got the double sided tape off the back but the edges are hard to clean as they're rough. Not sure how you'd re-anodise them either as they're wee little things. I should just mount them up and forget them as I'll never 'see' them again. Wow check out the chest on this one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ANF Posted 20November, 2016 Report Share Posted 20November, 2016 Cheers Dave and everyone else. I'll look into it more this week. Thinking of just grabbing some cement will be an easier optionLee, my 2 cents worth.... you cannot legally do any works outside your property (this even includes putting your letterbox outside your property....), basically because it is not your property. Any works you will do will be void of any insurance coverage, the council will not cover any unauthorised works on their land and your insurance company will not cover you for works outside your land. Basically you need to pay one of their contractors or themselves to cover you, unfortunate but the way it is today...... LeeM 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeM Posted 20November, 2016 Report Share Posted 20November, 2016 Lee, my 2 cents worth.... you cannot legally do any works outside your property (this even includes putting your letterbox outside your property....), basically because it is not your property. Any works you will do will be void of any insurance coverage, the council will not cover any unauthorised works on their land and your insurance company will not cover you for works outside your land. Basically you need to pay one of their contractors or themselves to cover you, unfortunate but the way it is today......Yeah, I kinda guessed that would be the case mate. S'pose what they don't know won't hurt them, yet I do understand the legal ramifications if they find out. My other alternative was to place a metal plate there, though that is probably more of a bad idea than cementing it myself. I laid some gravel there which helps, and also found that if I swing the front out a bit more, it lessens the scraping. I loved how the car handled in the hills yesterdat after lowering it, and the looks, so I won't be changing that. Am contacting the council by phone today to try and sort something out, and have a lawyer in my pocket that knows this kinda thing, so we'll see if we get a guernsey and a middle finger to the council! :-) Righto, back on topic. My apologies for getting off of it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky Phil Posted 21November, 2016 Report Share Posted 21November, 2016 After successfully rebuilding and installing 50 yo twin carbs on one of the Mercs , I relaxed with some wash/polish/wax work on the 944 and 911. Much easier with an orbital polisher.The amphibious one is off to C&C tomorrow.Can I have a view on the orbital polisher. I have wanted to buy one but worried about creating swirl marks. Is there a brand out there that is recommended and what is the trick to a smooth clean look. I have always been a polish on (one cloth) and polish off (another cloth) person, using old nappies from when my daughter was a baby but now thinking of the orbital as with three cars just too hard on the arms and shoulders. What's the recommended one to buy and how often do you change the pads etc?The green 911 is cool too BTW.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazzieman Posted 21November, 2016 Report Share Posted 21November, 2016 Can I have a view on the orbital polisher. Cheers; the green one is very 70s , but quite a rare green. I've only seen two other fern green 911s ( a targa & a coupe) in Aust.I bought this one for polishingTrick is to use low speed and heed all warnings about pushing (just use weight of polisher and your arms to control) , sharp edges , moving it all the time so as not to cause hot spots. And to use just the type of polish you need - not too coarse if it's just to buff out finer marks. It won't give you a perfect finish (you get what you pay for in equipment , materials and effort!) but saves a heap of elbow grease. Pad change when it gets grimy. Have a spare ready to go . Your arms will get tired unless you are a bit of a labourer. Rest often.Lots of Youtube on this process.Suggest you practise on another car first. Be gentle, always! One mistake and it will cost more than the polisher! Harvs11, Lucky Phil and sandy468 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red clubbie Posted 21November, 2016 Report Share Posted 21November, 2016 I bought a rotary polisher, Makita 9227CB.I practiced on an old bonnet I got from a Smash Repair shop.The rotary polisher is a faster machine to use so lessens the time on a detail.Once you get used to it and make sure you keep the speed low and keep it moving, it gets the job done.I finished a detail on my GT3 today using the Makita....... Cheers,Geoff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caledonian Posted 21November, 2016 Report Share Posted 21November, 2016 (edited) These arrived.. %5BURL=http://s259.photobucket.com/user/mikechev/media/56A5ED58-6861-4820-AF25-217E176C3EE3_zpszwfbsxn9.jpg.html]%5BURL=http://s259.photobucket.com/user/mikechev/media/E9BEB7CE-82F5-447C-8418-A3129FC4A8B7_zpswf7jvgel.jpg.html] Edited 21November, 2016 by Caledonian add text P-Kay, GUT and Rod C 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazzieman Posted 24November, 2016 Report Share Posted 24November, 2016 Pic or it doesn't exist...I spent a little more time on the bonnet...31 year old non clear coat red paint on a car used regularly and left in the elements takes a beating.However , it's Porsche quality paint.Then I thought I'd do the 15 minute annual oil change (1 of 9 cars I do each spring).All fine until I went under to replace the sump plug and there was a pool of ~3 L oil over the concrete (even though I had carefully spread newspaper to catch any stray drips). At that moment , her indoors came out to announce dinner was ready.As I married the right person , there was no drama , just support & help My money in the bank was the 50 hours of parental driving instruction just completed with the youngest lad. Raven and Niko 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raven Posted 24November, 2016 Report Share Posted 24November, 2016 I have a Red daily driver that,s 16 years old red is one of those colors that tends to need a little work to keep it looking nice as our hash sun is not kind to that color..........Your 944 looks stunning nice work tazzieman 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted 24November, 2016 Report Share Posted 24November, 2016 Nice job Tazzie. Was your lad able to teach you anything about driving? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazzieman Posted 24November, 2016 Report Share Posted 24November, 2016 Nice job Tazzie. Was your lad able to teach you anything about driving? Yes. If you aren't at the designated speed limit when you pass the sign , you fail instantly. That , and several other things that have evolved over the past 36 years! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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