SteveF Posted 10March, 2013 Report Share Posted 10March, 2013 Congrats Lee. Looking forward to hearing more about the car as you progress. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D-banger Posted 10March, 2013 Report Share Posted 10March, 2013 Congrats Lee. From one long bonnet owner to another, I hope there is not too much metal cancer. Is SA becoming the 912 centre of Australia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeM Posted 11March, 2013 Author Report Share Posted 11March, 2013 Cheers mate. Fingers crossed it isnt too bad,though It has some that I know of, but as we know, it can turn to crap pretty quick the deeper you dig. I've already sourced a new front pan half,as mine has had a repair, if you could call it that (dodgy street sign and chewing gum comes to mind), so I'm sure the guru that will be doing the work will find that there is other areas that need attention. We'll see soon enough, as I should have it home this week.........probably Will post some better pics when it's in the garage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
withers Posted 11March, 2013 Report Share Posted 11March, 2013 Cheers mate. Fingers crossed it isnt too bad,though It has some that I know of, but as we know, it can turn to crap pretty quick the deeper you dig. I've already sourced a new front pan half,as mine has had a repair, if you could call it that (dodgy street sign and chewing gum comes to mind), so I'm sure the guru that will be doing the work will find that there is other areas that need attention. We'll see soon enough, as I should have it home this week.........probably Will post some better pics when it's in the garage Ah yes.... dodgy street sign. That reminds me of the guy that bought my Pink XY. He bought it without RWC and discovered it had some rust in the passenger front floor pan (which we genuinely didn't know it had). He came by one weekend in the car and showed it to my Dad. He used a metal Go Gas sign and either welded or bolted it in.. just like it was, didn't paint it or do anything to hide what metal was used. My Dad said he was sorry he couldn't help but then said 'erm perhaps you try dressing that floor up a bit so it doesn't look like an advertisement' and this is how good cars get ruined! Good luck with the build Lee.. look forward to your stories, oh and some pics too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeM Posted 11March, 2013 Author Report Share Posted 11March, 2013 Yeah, I sold my 1960 Karmann Ghia to a guy in Melbourne coupla years ago, which I 'thought' had bugger all rust in it. Anyway, the guy I sold it to then onsold it to some other bloke that completely stripped it for a full resto. He got my number from the guy I sold it too and kinda had a go at me coz the sills etc were swiss cheese and he was annoyed at me, as he had to spend $25k on bodywork,paint etc etc. Errrrr, my problem? No, buyer beware! I know this 912 has visible rust, gawd, it was born in 1966 so it's expected, yet it's what I can't see cannot be blamed on any seller if they genuinely don't know themselves. It's the chance you take buying these old cars, yet anything can be fixed, it just takes time...and money ofcourse Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazzieman Posted 12March, 2013 Report Share Posted 12March, 2013 Good luck with the car mate! Nice pick up! It is a dead ringer with this car I first ogled in 1968 in the "Ladybird Book of Motor Cars", here I scanned the pic! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeM Posted 12March, 2013 Author Report Share Posted 12March, 2013 Cool, cheers for that I pick it up tomorrow, so I'll try and load some pics up in the evening Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeM Posted 13March, 2013 Author Report Share Posted 13March, 2013 It's home, and I'm pretty damn happy!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hugh Posted 13March, 2013 Report Share Posted 13March, 2013 Looks great man, well done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Tony Posted 13March, 2013 Report Share Posted 13March, 2013 congrats, very nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeM Posted 13March, 2013 Author Report Share Posted 13March, 2013 Ta mate Been waiting over 30 years for this day to happen since I was a 10 or 12 year old and saw my first Porsche I remember my dad saying at the time 'It's just a glorified Volkswagen'! He's pretty happy I finally got one which means a lot to me After looking at it a bit in the past few hours, it's better than I thought too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niko Posted 13March, 2013 Report Share Posted 13March, 2013 Good for you Lee congratulations 'LIVING THE DREAM" Looks the goods mate, good luck with it. Don't forget to take your dad for a drive in it...."Glorified Volkswagen" indeed....hee hee... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-Man Posted 13March, 2013 Report Share Posted 13March, 2013 Well done Lee.............I luv my vdub! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris-p Posted 13March, 2013 Report Share Posted 13March, 2013 Good on you Lee, been a bit slow with catching up with news. Really pleased for you and look forward to hearing the story of the rebuild as it progresses.... Cheers C Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michel Posted 13March, 2013 Report Share Posted 13March, 2013 Lee congrats and enjoy the recommission/ rebuild journey have you read the Chris Jury project on ddk? What a re your plans? More pics please Cheers michel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeM Posted 13March, 2013 Author Report Share Posted 13March, 2013 Cheers for that Well I've pulled and prodded things, taken stuff off, put them back on,polished this n that, used more WD40 than a WD40 shop, had the hood boof me in the head with some fruity language (again!), sat in it, had my dog in it (it's a small dog). my missus likes it (though usually hates white cars), had a painter/panel beater mate drop in to give me some good news on the body, charged the battery and it turned over ok, compression is awesome, sat in it a bit more, marvelled at the ingenious door open button on the armrest (god I love that) and generally just looked at it. Whats the plan? I'm glad you asked In a nutshell, do what is required to get it regoed first, then I want to put some different wheels on (detailed or polished Fuchs or some space savers) and lower it a bit......well.....more than a bit really. Not a fan of the 4wd look at the moment What I'd really like to do is make a race car replica out of it, but I doubt the rego conditions for LHD cars would allow that. All in all, I couldnt be happier,though a 911 woulda been nice, but it's a Porsche and it's mine More pics tomorrow hopefully Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wasserkuhl Posted 13March, 2013 Report Share Posted 13March, 2013 Cool stuff Lee. The door handles are cool aren't they? Mine are all off at the moment whilst the door cards get their little pockets re trimmed. One of the best first porsches anyone could want! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeM Posted 14March, 2013 Author Report Share Posted 14March, 2013 Yep, I'm pretty damn happy Steve, cheers for your advice etc Now I'm just trying to sort out my pathetic excuse for a shed. Time to knock out a wall I reckon, or buy the house around the corner with 3 side by side 9 x 3mtr garages,mezzanine floor and self contained man cave for rehearsing songs. I'd never leave! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeM Posted 14March, 2013 Author Report Share Posted 14March, 2013 Just had a guy drop in for the second time to buy some Oval beetle parts I have. We spoke on the phone earlier regarding my 912, and he said he'd bring something over for me. Turns out to be an original sales brochure with the pics practically identical to mine and another one for the 911 SC and Turbo. Very cool! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wasserkuhl Posted 14March, 2013 Report Share Posted 14March, 2013 Brochure Porn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
withers Posted 15March, 2013 Report Share Posted 15March, 2013 Just had a guy drop in for the second time to buy some Oval beetle parts I have. We spoke on the phone earlier regarding my 912, and he said he'd bring something over for me. Turns out to be an original sales brochure with the pics practically identical to mine and another one for the 911 SC and Turbo. Very cool! What a generous offer! Those brochures are awesome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wasserkuhl Posted 22March, 2013 Report Share Posted 22March, 2013 Went down to Lee's house yesterday to meet and have a look at the 912. I proclaim this car the bargain of 2013. I would have bought it no probs. Oh and Lee is a great bloke!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeM Posted 23March, 2013 Author Report Share Posted 23March, 2013 Hahahaha, it's amazing what alcohol and coffee can do to people Youre a good bloke yaself Thanks LOADS for dropping in fella, and your advice and knowledge is appreciated. ya always welcome here (theres usually always a scotch here too!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jnr356 Posted 23March, 2013 Report Share Posted 23March, 2013 lets not get carried away,and you mean he hid the jacks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeM Posted 23March, 2013 Author Report Share Posted 23March, 2013 Oi! I ran outta Jacks mate :-( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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