Jon Exotic Posted 9June, 2020 Report Share Posted 9June, 2020 Incase anyone was wondering which idiot bought the 928S that popped up in the desert on Porsche buy swap sell recently it was me. Definitely the most expensive kinder surprise egg i've ever bought. Haven't received it yet but stoked to be here and looking forward to the Journey ahead. Dave997S, 3legs, Russ and 3 others 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KGB Posted 9June, 2020 Report Share Posted 9June, 2020 Brave, brave man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TINGY Posted 9June, 2020 Report Share Posted 9June, 2020 Yes indeed, that will be some kind of journey, just wash and drive, what could go wrong? Niko and Troubleshooter 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OZ930 Posted 9June, 2020 Report Share Posted 9June, 2020 Sorry, missed the story behind this. Could you enlighten me please? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3legs Posted 9June, 2020 Report Share Posted 9June, 2020 Have to ask but how much did it cost you? I'm assuming this is the one from Darwin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave997S Posted 10June, 2020 Report Share Posted 10June, 2020 Surely it just needs a good cut and polish... TINGY 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Tinker Posted 10June, 2020 Report Share Posted 10June, 2020 And air in the tyres.... 4 hours ago, Dave986 said: Surely it just needs a good cut and polish... Dave997S 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Exotic Posted 10June, 2020 Author Report Share Posted 10June, 2020 14 hours ago, 3legs said: Have to ask but how much did it cost you? I'm assuming this is the one from Darwin. yeh man that's the one, paid 2k. On 09/06/2020 at 21:52, OZ930 said: Sorry, missed the story behind this. Could you enlighten me please? Not much is known about it other than it has been off the road for a long time. was part of a deceased estate. Previous owner was attempting a full engine rebuild from what i can gather. Was last reg'd in qld. Not sure how long it was in darwin for. hoping not too long. At least has been sitting undercover. On 09/06/2020 at 19:38, KGB said: Brave, brave man. someone had to do it 3legs 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troubleshooter Posted 11June, 2020 Report Share Posted 11June, 2020 11 hours ago, Jon Exotic said: yeh man that's the one, paid 2k. Not much is known about it other than it has been off the road for a long time. was part of a deceased estate. Previous owner was attempting a full engine rebuild from what i can gather. Was last reg'd in qld. Not sure how long it was in darwin for. hoping not too long. At least has been sitting undercover. someone had to do it $2000 for the car - cheapest "part" you'll pay for in the entire build Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwoHeadsTas Posted 11June, 2020 Report Share Posted 11June, 2020 14 minutes ago, Troubleshooter said: $2000 for the car - cheapest "part" you'll pay for in the entire build Talk to @ANF, he'll tell you all about 928 engine rebuilds... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patrick911 Posted 11June, 2020 Report Share Posted 11June, 2020 That is brave! Interesting to see what you're going to find once you have it and start working on getting it back together. Please keep us posted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ANF Posted 11June, 2020 Report Share Posted 11June, 2020 13 minutes ago, TwoHeadsTas said: Talk to @ANF, he'll tell you all about 928 engine rebuilds... Wow! Brave indeed..... must have deep pockets!! Good luck!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JV911 Posted 11June, 2020 Report Share Posted 11June, 2020 #LStheworld GTP911, DJM, P-Kay and 1 other 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Exotic Posted 20August, 2020 Author Report Share Posted 20August, 2020 Update: Sand shark is here. was pretty tricky getting a non runner down the guts of Australia during a pandemic but got lucky with a back load. Surpassed expectations so far. Is in pretty good shape considering it has been sitting for so long. Heads are machined and valves done. Will get them checked again anyway. bit of corrosion in the usual spots but look ok to use. Few surprises included as well. Full Victor Reinz head gasket set, new rod bearings and rings already installed. New laso water pump, solid mounts from 928 motorsports and and few other goodies. Block looks good, minimal scoring and no thrust bearing issues. Deck looks good no corrosion. Pistons in good nic for 280K as well. Looking like a viable build at this point. Just waiting for this covid bs to blow over so i can get everything down to be machined. 3legs, Dreamr, tomo and 8 others 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troubleshooter Posted 20August, 2020 Report Share Posted 20August, 2020 Good news ... Now the fun starts! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJM Posted 20August, 2020 Report Share Posted 20August, 2020 I’m waiting for the “everything works” post 🤔. Or maybe not.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Exotic Posted 20August, 2020 Author Report Share Posted 20August, 2020 6 minutes ago, DJM said: I’m waiting for the “everything works” post 🤔. Or maybe not.... Definitely will not see that post. Had to winch it DOWN my driveway because all four tires popped during freight and wheel bearings are toast. DJM 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJM Posted 21August, 2020 Report Share Posted 21August, 2020 I was thinking electrical bits too...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Exotic Posted 22August, 2020 Author Report Share Posted 22August, 2020 On 22/08/2020 at 06:47, DJM said: I was thinking electrical bits too...... Haven’t got that far yet but the wiring diagrams sprawled through the cabin are not inspiring confidence DJM 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russ Posted 24August, 2020 Report Share Posted 24August, 2020 an awesome buy for $2k, you're ahead in parts alone. Love the colour too looks like a challenge but hopefully you get it back and running. I'm afraid of under the dashboard have you tried stuttcars website to get all your options? - https://www.stuttcars.com/technical/vin-decoder/ (under 'My Garage') Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russ Posted 24August, 2020 Report Share Posted 24August, 2020 This guy has some great 'how to' videos as he rebuilds his car https://www.youtube.com/user/mrjones100 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Exotic Posted 25August, 2020 Author Report Share Posted 25August, 2020 On 24/08/2020 at 11:09, Russ said: an awesome buy for $2k, you're ahead in parts alone. Love the colour too looks like a challenge but hopefully you get it back and running. I'm afraid of under the dashboard have you tried stuttcars website to get all your options? - https://www.stuttcars.com/technical/vin-decoder/ (under 'My Garage') Interesting! Will have a look tonight when i get home. Pretty sure the options sticker is still there. Paint sticker is... Just about every tech i have talked to so far has warned me of the electrical gremlins in these. Will probably hand it over to someone for that part. Will be using one of Sean's wiring harnesses from 928 docs. They fit RHD no problems according to him. Interior is burgundy, and is actually not too bad considering, seats and dash are worst. Theres a mob in coburg that do vinyl re-wraps with a vacuum press on dashes and consoles. https://www.dashboarddoctor.com.au/ Priced competitively, includes prep work for cracked dashes etc. Jon, We can only do the following, cost depends on condition. Main dash $650.00 Instrument panel $495.00 Glove box lid $200.00 Centre console $550.00 Allan Would consider changing interior colour if i go this route. Has anyone used them before? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P-Kay Posted 25August, 2020 Report Share Posted 25August, 2020 Used the dashboard doctor for years Last on I did for my Falcon was well and truly rooted - I had to scrape the remains from the metal dash as it was well and truly sun damaged and not much left. They really wanted me to find them another one to recover, but I insisted the unobtainium I already had was good enough and what a transformation! Just be anal and make sure you have a towel or something handy so whenver the car is in the sun, the dash is protected Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russ Posted 25August, 2020 Report Share Posted 25August, 2020 every time someone mentions the Dashboard Doctor, this is all i think of luzzo, firstone and Jon Exotic 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Exotic Posted 25August, 2020 Author Report Share Posted 25August, 2020 8 hours ago, P-Kay said: Used the dashboard doctor for years Last on I did for my Falcon was well and truly rooted - I had to scrape the remains from the metal dash as it was well and truly sun damaged and not much left. They really wanted me to find them another one to recover, but I insisted the unobtainium I already had was good enough and what a transformation! Just be anal and make sure you have a towel or something handy so whenver the car is in the sun, the dash is protected Sounds like the way to go. Watched a few hours of dash upholstery tutorials and decided not to put myself through that. On 24/08/2020 at 20:11, Russ said: This guy has some great 'how to' videos as he rebuilds his car https://www.youtube.com/user/mrjones100 These are great! Hopefully he keeps doing more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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