GRK911 Posted 12September, 2011 Report Share Posted 12September, 2011 Hello everybody. After a lot of encouragement from Vas, I have decided to FINALLY start my own 930 thread. In late May, I did a deal with a gentlemen on a fair condition 1985 model 930. The body was a bit rough, the interior probably a little better, and unfortunately the original wheels were missing. Other than the wheels, the car seems to have most of the original bits and pieces. On further inspection, the car looks to have never been in a major accident, with most of the paint looking to be very original. The idea was to keep the car as it was with the plan to slowly (and I mean in a few years) of cleaning it up to a respectable condition. After all, I had just purchased my dream car and I loved it as it was. How quickly things can change! After only driving it for the second time, I drove passed my panel beater to get the stone chips inspected on the front bar. After some discussions with him, and then a couple of days thinking about it (and no doubt drawing inspiration from Vas), I decided to give the car a full respray. SO to cut an already long story a little short, the car has been at the panel beater for 7 weeks. It is very slowly being done. I have also since purchased just about every external rubber, felts and most lights to give it a really 'new' look. I have also sourced some original fuchs wheels which are in the process of being restored. I have some very low res shots which I took on my phone attached below. Unfortunately, I didn't really take any proper before shots of the entire car before the work commenced, but here goes. Enjoy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GRK911 Posted 12September, 2011 Author Report Share Posted 12September, 2011 And the repairs start..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris-p Posted 12September, 2011 Report Share Posted 12September, 2011 Hi Jim, As a fellow 930 lover I have to say I am really excited for you just as I was for Vas. Love the dark blue and I look forward to following the progress and seeing the finished product in the flesh when all is done... Cheers Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest vas930 Posted 13September, 2011 Report Share Posted 13September, 2011 Go the 930. Well done Jim, your car is just awesome. I love the colour, its similar to my old 89. So glad you are going with the Fuchs. Getting all the rubbers and seals will make it look like new. Doing so much of the work yourself is a credit to you. To have your dream car at your young age speaks of your determination. Good luck with the resto. Please post as many pics as you can. Looking forward to annoying the hell out of you with questions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GRK911 Posted 13September, 2011 Author Report Share Posted 13September, 2011 Thanks for the reply Chris. I look forward to sharing the rest of the journey. And Vas. Thanks for the kind words. I'm sure I will have just as many questions to ask you in return. See you soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GRK911 Posted 13September, 2011 Author Report Share Posted 13September, 2011 As requested, here is the only shot I have of the interior. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GJH911 Posted 14September, 2011 Report Share Posted 14September, 2011 Congrats on your purchase and good luck with the project Jim. I was looking at the 'low res' shots at the start thinking how great it looked originally and then saw the 'in progress' stuff. Aarrghh! Quick question. Who is doing the respray? I am asking as I need to get my GT3 done and want to canvass the appropriate shops and don't want to miss anyone good for a quote & chat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GRK911 Posted 14September, 2011 Author Report Share Posted 14September, 2011 Thanks for the nice words. A PM has been sent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thesnowdrift Posted 15September, 2011 Report Share Posted 15September, 2011 Hi Jim Keep the pics coming... I am doing similar process with the targa just got interior to knock off and thats about it except for a few little mechanical tweaks... Unfortunately the bug hit me hard and fast and the camera got left out... Cheers Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest vas930 Posted 17September, 2011 Report Share Posted 17September, 2011 Hey Jim, any pics of your flash new exhaust? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GRK911 Posted 19September, 2011 Author Report Share Posted 19September, 2011 As requested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest vas930 Posted 19September, 2011 Report Share Posted 19September, 2011 WOW, thats one nice looking exhaust. I have a feeling I may hear it from RYE. Me want one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GRK911 Posted 19September, 2011 Author Report Share Posted 19September, 2011 Hahaha. Won't be that loud. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GRK911 Posted 20September, 2011 Author Report Share Posted 20September, 2011 Just to give you guys an update. The car should be ready next week. I was also very happy to learn that there was no rust in any part of the car. Also, there is no evidence of any structural or body damage as all creases/joins are original, as well as most of the paint (except the front and rear bars which seem to have been repainted somewhere in their lives). My panel beater claims that this is one of the better 911 bodies that he has seen. The next update should include photo's of the finished product. Stay tuned...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nine93 Posted 5October, 2011 Report Share Posted 5October, 2011 Jim, Met you today at Porsche Parts, spending some more money on your baby. The car looks good and will look awesome when it's done. The wait will be worth it once its done and you are enjoying the sight and sounds. Look fwd to seeing the update pics as they come and the final result once you pick it up. Kevin nine93 Just to give you guys an update. The car should be ready next week. I was also very happy to learn that there was no rust in any part of the car. Also, there is no evidence of any structural or body damage as all creases/joins are original, as well as most of the paint (except the front and rear bars which seem to have been repainted somewhere in their lives). My panel beater claims that this is one of the better 911 bodies that he has seen. The next update should include photo's of the finished product. Stay tuned...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GRK911 Posted 5October, 2011 Author Report Share Posted 5October, 2011 Hey mate. Great meeting you today. Thank you for your kind words and I look forward to attending the next cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GRK911 Posted 5October, 2011 Author Report Share Posted 5October, 2011 Just a quick update. The bars, sideskirts, sunroof and various other trims have been painted. I couldn't get any proper shots as they were in a dark spray booth and the flash wasn't helping me, but here is one. You can sort of see the colour. I have also attached a pic of one of the refurbished wheels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D-banger Posted 5October, 2011 Report Share Posted 5October, 2011 Hi Jim, The exhaust looks like artwork. I am looking forward to seeing it all together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P T Posted 5October, 2011 Report Share Posted 5October, 2011 Polished Fuchs wheels with a black heart ! Beautiful !! Nice looking Turbo you have there. Looking forward to the final result ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GRK911 Posted 6October, 2011 Author Report Share Posted 6October, 2011 Thank you. The wheels look shiny in the photo, but they are actually more of a brushed aluminium look. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest vas930 Posted 6October, 2011 Report Share Posted 6October, 2011 The wheels look great ,Jim. I hope I get the phone call to come over and check out the pile of parts. Can you post your parts list for us? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GRK911 Posted 7October, 2011 Author Report Share Posted 7October, 2011 Here you go Vas. This is my complete parts list. RarlyL8 dual out hooligan exhaust (does this even count??) and waste gate pipe 2 - [911.503.325.00] Front Lower Bumper Beading (74-89) 2 - [911.503.326.00] Front Upper Bumper Beading (74-89) 1 - [930.559.322.00] Stone Guard, Right, 930 (76-89) 1 - [930.559.321.00] Stone Guard, Left, 930 (76-89) 2 - [911.631.115.02] Headlight Assembly Seal, 911/912/930/912E/C2/C4/Turbo (65-94) Options: Genuine OEM 2 - [914.423.210.00] Brake & Clutch Pedal Pad (55-89) 1 - [901.559.215.20] Hood Crest Seal, 911 (65-89) 1 - [901.559.210.20] Hood Crest, 911/912/930 (74 ) 1 - [930.006.509.00] Firing Order Decal, 930 2 - [901.006.503.00] Valve Clearance Decal, 911 (65-89) 1 - [930.006.504.02] Engine Oil Level Decal, 911 (81-89) 1 - [930.006.505.01] Tire Pressure Decal, 930 (78-86) 1 - [911.631.971.00] Taillight Gasket, Right, 911/912/930 (69-89) 1 - [911.631.971.01] Taillight Gasket, Left, 911/912/930 (69-89) 2 - [ SMC.000.175] Euro Version Side Marker 2 - [911.631.920.00] Side Marker Lens, (74-89) 2 - [911.531.095.02] Door Seal, Coupe 911/930/C2/C4 (74-94) 1 - [911.531.252.00] Inner Door Handle, Right, (74-89) 2 - [911.564.193.00] Rear Sunroof Seal, Felt, Coupe (65-89) 1 - [911.564.191.00] Front Sunroof Seal, Felt, Coupe (65-89) 2 - [911.531.632.00] Rear Door Handle Gasket (70-94) 2 - [911.531.631.00] Door Handle Gasket (70-94) 2 - [911.799.503.07] Cowl Beading, Coupe/Targa/Cabriolet (65-94) 1 - [ SMC.550.010-SMC.550.015] Trunk Carpet, Perlon (65-85) Models: 911/930 (77-85) Brake Booster 1 - [911.631.942.01] Fog Light Lens, Right, 911/930 (84-89) 1 - [911.631.941.01] Fog Light Lens, Left, 911/930 (84-89) 1- [911.551.619.00] Door Sill Threshold, Left (65-98) 1 - [911.551.620.00] Door Sill Threshold, Right (65-98) 2 - [901.551.419.50] Carpet Trim Sill Threshold, Aluminum, 911/912 911-628-963-00-OEM WIPER CRANK SPACER 901-628-926-00 Wiper Arm Base Plastic Cover/Cap - Front (sold per each, 2 req.), 914 all, 911/912/911 Turbo (1965-89) - 930-512-215-00 Turbo Tail Base Seal, 911 (1978-89) - 901-504-759-01-M260 Torsion Bar Cover Seal (1965-86) - 10- 999-703-119-40 - black plastic caps for the front doors 1- 901-564-905-05 - Sunroof rear rubber 2- 911-531-951-01 - top door seal 1- 964-201-507-00 - cover 1- 411-000-263-a - petrol cap decal 2 - 930-503-197-00 - seal 1- 911-531-932-02 - door window seal 1- 911-531-932-01 - door window seal 2- 930-559-103-01 - sill rubber 1- 911-503-085-05 - rear bar seal 1- 911-731-248-00 - ??? 1- 911-731-247-00 - ??? 1- 911-505-345-03 - rear seal 2- 911-559-149-01 - plug ?? 1- 911-505-327-00 - ??? 2- 911-628-085-01 - washer jet 2- 911531-933-20 - window seal 1- 911-511-932-02 - bonnet rubber Complete new roof lining Set of 16x7 and 16x8 original fuchs wheels. I think that's it. How's that for a list?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest vas930 Posted 7October, 2011 Report Share Posted 7October, 2011 Great list, Jim. This shows you are doing it properly. Well done. Any new glass? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GRK911 Posted 8October, 2011 Author Report Share Posted 8October, 2011 No new glass. The glass wasn't too bad to start with along with all the rubbers to go with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GRK911 Posted 9October, 2011 Author Report Share Posted 9October, 2011 Update time.... Unfortunately, the car is still not finished. It looks like there is a fair chance that it's getting painted tomorrow. I hope!!! However, I did pick up the bars, side skirts, mirrors and roof. I thought that I would attach a shot of the mirror so I could give you guys a sample of the colour. I am very happy with what has been completed already. The colour looks amazing, an exact fresh version of the original. Let me know what you think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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