HH1 Posted 3July, 2015 Report Share Posted 3July, 2015 I see its piecing together very well - had no doubts of your ability though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foyley Posted 6July, 2015 Author Report Share Posted 6July, 2015 A few more pictures as we slowly progress! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bear924 Posted 16July, 2015 Report Share Posted 16July, 2015 Inspirational... thanks for sharing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foyley Posted 21July, 2015 Author Report Share Posted 21July, 2015 A couple more pictures showing some more slow progress! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted 21July, 2015 Report Share Posted 21July, 2015 DarylLooking good - need to replace that discoloured expansion tank though - it's letting the side down! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foyley Posted 21July, 2015 Author Report Share Posted 21July, 2015 That's Clean compared to what it was! now I feel bad and have to go and buy a new one!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foyley Posted 22July, 2015 Author Report Share Posted 22July, 2015 That's Clean compared to what it was! now I feel bad and have to go and buy a new one!!!!!!! Rob have you seen the price of those things???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coastr Posted 23July, 2015 Report Share Posted 23July, 2015 The car looks fantastic.How many under bonnet plastic parts have you replaced? Or are most of them original? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foyley Posted 23July, 2015 Author Report Share Posted 23July, 2015 The car looks fantastic.How many under bonnet plastic parts have you replaced? Or are most of them original?What plastic bits are you referring too? Ive replaced all hoses, heater tap, Rebuilt the engine wiring loom all new plugs if this helps! also replace all retaining clips for the wiring! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyberpunky Posted 23July, 2015 Report Share Posted 23July, 2015 The expansion tank isn't cheap. My car came with a reasonably new one, so I am thankful for that but know I would have to replace it, if it was an original(crazy eddies disease), despite cost. When you are this deep into it Daryl, whats a few more $$'s<<runs and hides Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted 23July, 2015 Report Share Posted 23July, 2015 DarylJust had a look on Paragon and Pelican: USD$285 and $304. Probably looking at around $500 AUD delivered - not cheap that's for sure. Sometimes Porsche Centre Brissie is cheaper for things like this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_f Posted 23July, 2015 Report Share Posted 23July, 2015 Really coming together now, looks great... the expansion tank is very expensive for a piece of plastic. For similar money, Lindsey Racing also sells an aluminium one: http://www.lindseyracing.com/lr/Porsche/944COOLINGSYSBILLET/LRA-944-XTANK.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyberpunky Posted 23July, 2015 Report Share Posted 23July, 2015 Really coming together now, looks great... the expansion tank is very expensive for a piece of plastic. For similar money, Lindsey Racing also sells an aluminium one: http://www.lindseyracing.com/lr/Porsche/944COOLINGSYSBILLET/LRA-944-XTANK.htmlNot a fan of these on our cars, as being able to see level and colour can be handy, if ever there is something wrong. It would also ruin that total stock engine bay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foyley Posted 23July, 2015 Author Report Share Posted 23July, 2015 Guys, Given I have gone so far to retain the originality of the car ill stick with the plastic tank! As Bruce points out, ive gone this far why stop now! car is all original except the wheels and paint. I still have the factory wheels locked away for later on or shows as required. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_f Posted 24July, 2015 Report Share Posted 24July, 2015 Definitely a good call to stay with the plastic tank with that objective in mind Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foyley Posted 27July, 2015 Author Report Share Posted 27July, 2015 The slow progress continues now a lot of the interior is fitted! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NA944 Posted 29July, 2015 Report Share Posted 29July, 2015 Hey Daryl, the cars come up real nice mate well done.Probably a stupid question but why does your rear bumper look different... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foyley Posted 31July, 2015 Author Report Share Posted 31July, 2015 NA944,Welcome to the forum! there are many here with lots of knowledge and always happy to help! the team here help me out greatly when I started with my silly questions! Not a silly question at all> its one that been pointed out and asked of me here before but happy to answer now I have the answer. This car was originally sold into South Africa and as a car built during that period it was classed as a rest of world car and from the build sheet I have it was built with these on the car (US Style) They have grown on me seeing them every day. not every ones cup of tea but i'm keeping the car true to build spec Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foyley Posted 10August, 2015 Author Report Share Posted 10August, 2015 Well the day has arrived the girl is now on the road! We clocked up 400k yesterday. A couple of little rattles and squeaks to sort out and we are good to Go! Sorry the pictures are not the best but when I get a chance and a good location I will post some good pictures Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveF Posted 10August, 2015 Report Share Posted 10August, 2015 Congratulations, it looks fantastic. I bet that drive was a special one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted 10August, 2015 Report Share Posted 10August, 2015 Well done Daryl, looks great. Don't like your parking spot in the 2nd last pic, though - paranoid about door dents! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozvino Posted 10August, 2015 Report Share Posted 10August, 2015 That looks fantastic !!! Great to see someone saving these cars Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foyley Posted 10August, 2015 Author Report Share Posted 10August, 2015 That looks fantastic !!! Great to see someone saving these carsThanks Dave, Ive worked over time to preserve its originality! The paint maybe new but the rest has been restored to how it was delivered even still have the original wheels if required to complete the package! Too many are going to the race track! just wish they could be regarded in the same way as other Porsche models! but we wont go there???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HH1 Posted 12August, 2015 Report Share Posted 12August, 2015 Hi Daryl,She looks great. Kudos to you on a job well done. She's probably bettet than when it left the factory. Sohan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foyley Posted 13August, 2015 Author Report Share Posted 13August, 2015 Hi Daryl,She looks great. Kudos to you on a job well done. She's probably bettet than when it left the factory. SohanSohan,Nothing will replace a new car but she's a close second? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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