Wobbly Posted 11May, 2010 Report Share Posted 11May, 2010 Ok, so finally got the car back from the garage after its roadworthy and got the chance to take a couple of pics ... not the greatest day for happy snaps, but not much choice in the matter I did find out that the old yokos on the rear are truely shot, particularly in the wet Plans are to return to stock shape and sell the slope nose front end (including bonnet) and go to a glass front end, then go on a diet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris-p Posted 12May, 2010 Report Share Posted 12May, 2010 Congratulations, looks fantastic. Always love White 911's there is just something about the shape in that colour that just looks so great. Enjoy!! Cheers Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D-banger Posted 12May, 2010 Report Share Posted 12May, 2010 Plans are to return to stock shape and sell the slope nose front end (including bonnet) and go to a glass front end, then go on a diet Great pics. It does take a while for the eye to adjust for the slant nose shape. I assume you'll maintain a wide body front-end. Nice. Congratulations, looks fantastic. Always love White 911's there is just something about the shape in that colour that just looks so great. I have always liked the white with the black trim. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wobbly Posted 12May, 2010 Author Report Share Posted 12May, 2010 Cheers guys ... yes, plan is to go with turbo front guards (since they're turbo rear guards and not RSR profiles) and with either the first generation whale tail or with the original duck tail and RS/IROC style bumpers. Colour will remain white. Was thinking of going with the typical carrera script on the side, and although appropriate its been done to death. Instead I was thinking of using the older style 911R porsche logo with the horizontal bars (ala http://www.toadhallracing.com/911R-Monterey.jpg ). On that theme maybe 911R indicators and a duck (rather than whale) tail. That's down the road a bit though, in the meantime I need to find out where to get reasonably priced oil filters ... any suggestions other than your local porsche dealer, and are they deadly in price vs getting them from o/s? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris-p Posted 13May, 2010 Report Share Posted 13May, 2010 For Oil filters and the like try Porschapart in Mordialloc. I have bought filters from there with no problem. It was some time ago but pretty sure they carry Mahle brand.And looking at the photos of your car it looks like the location was beach road so shouldnt be too far for you. Cheers Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AD911S Posted 13May, 2010 Report Share Posted 13May, 2010 http://www.performance9.com.au/products%20&%20services.htm Also good Regards Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wobbly Posted 14May, 2010 Author Report Share Posted 14May, 2010 Cheers again ... i'm in beaumaris and the pics were just down at the beach in mentone, so i'll give aporscheapart a go as they're just down the road from me. Have been doing some reading on recommended oil and with all the formulation changes recently its enough to make your head spin. I picked up some penrite hpr30 20w-60 dino oil so will given that a burl as it seems to have decent zinc content. Will give the tranny a flush at the same time and a new set of plugs too. Given its been sitting for some time, anything else worth doing off the bat, apart from cleaning the air filter and general perishables, do you think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kerry Posted 14May, 2010 Report Share Posted 14May, 2010 Hey Wobbly, Can't say as I've ever really seen the appeal of the ole slanty nose however..... after seeing that GORGEOUS 935 in at Porsche Australia recently, and now your very nice looking machine.... I might be coming around! The pics, and more importantly, your car looks GREAT! Looking forward to seeing it in person. Are you a starter for next Sundays mornings stroll? Cheers, Kerry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wobbly Posted 14May, 2010 Author Report Share Posted 14May, 2010 Thanks Kerry. Would be interested in a drive but have a couple of things that need doing first. Fresh oil and filter is one but is easily done. More importantly I need some rear rubber (which has to get ordered in from o/s) and sort out whether I have a charging problem or not (battery has run down a few times, seems to take quite a while for the alternator light to go off, though after it does it charges at around 13.5v, but might just be a dying battery)... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kerry Posted 15May, 2010 Report Share Posted 15May, 2010 Instead I was thinking of using the older style 911R porsche logo with the horizontal bars (ala http://www.toadhallracing.com/911R-Monterey.jpg). On that theme maybe 911R indicators and a duck (rather than whale) tail. Decals? Have I got an idea for YOU!!! Eh?! Eh?!?! EH?!! Kerry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wobbly Posted 16May, 2010 Author Report Share Posted 16May, 2010 So all I need then are wheels, more bodywork and a turbo motor amongst others... ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kerry Posted 16May, 2010 Report Share Posted 16May, 2010 Oh come on Wobbly, I've got some spray cans, I'll give you a hand! they could be twins! Kerry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris-p Posted 16May, 2010 Report Share Posted 16May, 2010 Gee you could be onto something there!! Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wobbly Posted 17May, 2010 Author Report Share Posted 17May, 2010 Can you paint on the kkk turbos as well? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kerry Posted 17May, 2010 Report Share Posted 17May, 2010 Can you paint on the kkk turbos as well? What colour? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D-banger Posted 17May, 2010 Report Share Posted 17May, 2010 Slant nose and decals work for me. Does this look conspicuous?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D-banger Posted 17May, 2010 Report Share Posted 17May, 2010 Slant nose and decals work for me. Does it look out of place?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris-p Posted 17May, 2010 Report Share Posted 17May, 2010 You guys are just too clever!! Cheers Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kerry Posted 18May, 2010 Report Share Posted 18May, 2010 Slant nose and decals work for me. Does it look out of place?? LMAO!!! Yes! Wobbly, theres no going back now!! Kerry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wobbly Posted 18May, 2010 Author Report Share Posted 18May, 2010 Well, unfortunately its an old mag case engine and the turbos would not only pull the case studs out but would eject the heads through the flanks of the car at a great rate of knots So it'll have to be an original boddied rennsport knockoff instead. Plus I already have the plates for it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wobbly Posted 23May, 2010 Author Report Share Posted 23May, 2010 Well something of a productive weekend ... the car is up on stands now and the wheels are off. Oil dumped and a new filter in place, and a brandy new air filter. Spent some time fitting a new steering wheel (momo protipo) though the boss doesn't seem to have the indicator cancel arms. Weird. Also installed my seine centering kit which was pretty straight forward, though my welding skills still aren't much chop, but good enough The weltmeister short shift went in at the same time. Next up is pulling off the valve covers and doing the clearances and a new stomache full of penrite's finest Small things, but progress nonetheless... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris-p Posted 23May, 2010 Report Share Posted 23May, 2010 Sounds like you have been very busy indeed. Looking forward to seeing it in person at some stage and you too of course! Cheers Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wobbly Posted 24May, 2010 Author Report Share Posted 24May, 2010 Cheers Chris. I got myself one of those little Z blocks from pparts along with a dial indicator and the nib extension ... anyone done clearances that way instead of the old feeler gauge? I figured it sounded more straightforward and accurate, but will find out in time I guess Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wobbly Posted 24May, 2010 Author Report Share Posted 24May, 2010 On the down side I managed to lean on the shifter when it was sitting in the vice and I was welding the tab on it. That's forming into a nice blister now. Between that and stabbing my finger with a screwdriver I think I can say that the car has now taken its first bites Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wobbly Posted 1June, 2010 Author Report Share Posted 1June, 2010 Hey guess what I just picked up off ebay Taken from a 74 model no less, quite the coincidence! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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