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Title: Porsche Project (Done!)
Post by: Randy@StradaFab on August 29, 2009, 06:54:37 AM
   A couple pics of the 1968 911S I'm restoring. This is a very rare Soft-Window Euro model, only about 300 produced.
(http://i470.photobucket.com/albums/rr62/porsche40/Porsche10.jpg?t=1251557211)
(http://i470.photobucket.com/albums/rr62/porsche40/Porsche11.jpg?t=1251557561)
Title: Re: Porsche Project
Post by: red baron on August 29, 2009, 07:17:24 AM
What needs restoring?

That looks pretty good from the pics.
Title: Re: Porsche Project
Post by: ducpainter on August 29, 2009, 07:22:46 AM
Quote from: trouble on August 29, 2009, 07:17:24 AM
What needs restoring?

That looks pretty good from the pics.
I'm guessing the before pics haven't been posted yet.
Title: Re: Porsche Project (Done)
Post by: Randy@StradaFab on August 29, 2009, 08:28:22 AM
Here's a before:
(http://i470.photobucket.com/albums/rr62/porsche40/DSCN0929.jpg?t=1251563161)
Title: Re: Porsche Project
Post by: zarn02 on August 29, 2009, 10:23:59 AM
Very cool. I dig me some old 911s. [thumbsup]
Title: Re: Porsche Project
Post by: ducpainter on August 29, 2009, 10:30:06 AM
Quote from: RMartin on August 29, 2009, 08:28:22 AM
Here's a before:
(http://i470.photobucket.com/albums/rr62/porsche40/DSCN0929.jpg?t=1251563161)
...as I suspected. ;)
Title: Re: Porsche Project
Post by: csp808 on August 29, 2009, 09:39:10 PM
Man o Man. One day i will have an older 911. The car looks great keep the progress reports coming i got a shovel i can dig it
Title: Re: Porsche Project
Post by: Le Pirate on August 30, 2009, 05:42:25 AM
beautiful  [clap]
Title: Re: Porsche Project
Post by: mitt on August 30, 2009, 09:27:37 AM
 [thumbsup]  [clap]  [popcorn]

more updates


mitt
Title: Re: Porsche Project
Post by: Porsche Monkey on August 30, 2009, 11:35:27 AM
 [popcorn]
Title: Re: Porsche Project
Post by: Randy@StradaFab on August 30, 2009, 12:15:17 PM
   Thanks guys! The pics I posted are pretty much where I'm at. I just finished the wheels this week. I stripped the clear anodize and polished out all of the scratches and then had them clear anodized and repainted the centers black. All of the chrome and cadmium parts should be done at the platers this week. The Targa top was a PIA to restore but I'm almost finished with it.
  I'm just about ready to put the doors back on and fit all of the seals. I'll post some pics as I go if your interested.
(http://i470.photobucket.com/albums/rr62/porsche40/Wheel2.jpg?t=1251664775)
(http://i470.photobucket.com/albums/rr62/porsche40/Wheel1.jpg?t=1251664969)
(http://i470.photobucket.com/albums/rr62/porsche40/Pic01.jpg?t=1251665119)
Title: Re: Porsche Project
Post by: Kopfjager on August 30, 2009, 02:35:18 PM
Beautiful work.  [thumbsup]  Keep posting pics of your progress.
Title: Re: Porsche Project
Post by: Duck-Stew on August 30, 2009, 03:28:06 PM
Nice project coming along nicely.  [thumbsup]
Title: Re: Porsche Project
Post by: justinrhenry on August 30, 2009, 06:54:38 PM
Very nice!   [popcorn]
Title: Re: Porsche Project
Post by: Kurt V on August 31, 2009, 06:56:40 AM
Are you a member of the Early S Registry? If not check out the board! http://www.early911sregistry.org/ (http://www.early911sregistry.org/)
Title: Re: Porsche Project
Post by: Pakhan on August 31, 2009, 07:32:33 AM
Looks awesome but no pics of the front I noticed....
Title: Re: Porsche Project
Post by: Randy@StradaFab on August 31, 2009, 01:08:23 PM
QuoteAre you a member of the Early S Registry? If not check out the board! http://www.early911sregistry.org/ (http://www.early911sregistry.org/)

  Yeah, I'm a member but I only go there to look for parts. That has to be the most arrogant bunch of guys I've ever seen. They take real delight in picking apart other peoples cars. Whats funny is that they complain about the Ferrari guys being arrogant [roll]

I don't have a pic of the front without the fenders and hood, but here is one where I'm in the process of stripping off the old paint.
(http://i470.photobucket.com/albums/rr62/porsche40/DSCN0518.jpg?t=1251752225)

  And here is one of how it looked before I started. Looks a lot better than it was.
(http://i470.photobucket.com/albums/rr62/porsche40/DSCN0388.jpg?t=1251752756)
Title: Re: Porsche Project
Post by: CairnsDuc on August 31, 2009, 02:29:03 PM
I always have a lot of respect for people who undertake this type of ground up restoration, I don't think I could do it, I don't think I would have the patience, I would want it done now!
Well done, looking good!  [thumbsup]
Title: Re: Porsche Project
Post by: Porsche Monkey on September 01, 2009, 04:35:09 AM
Looks pretty good.  Any rust in the typical areas?
Title: Re: Porsche Project
Post by: Kurt V on September 01, 2009, 05:21:34 AM
Quote from: RMartin on August 31, 2009, 01:08:23 PM
  Yeah, I'm a member but I only go there to look for parts. That has to be the most arrogant bunch of guys I've ever seen. They take real delight in picking apart other peoples cars.

I couldn't agree with you more! I do most of my posting on Pelican Parts!  [clap]
Title: Re: Porsche Project
Post by: il d00d on September 01, 2009, 05:38:22 AM
Quote from: RMartin on August 30, 2009, 12:15:17 PM
  I'm just about ready to put the doors back on and fit all of the seals. I'll post some pics as I go if your interested.

Put me down for "interested"  [popcorn] - more Porsche porn, please.

Great job, she looks beautiful already  [thumbsup]
Title: Re: Porsche Project
Post by: Porsche Monkey on September 01, 2009, 09:51:06 AM
Quote from: Ducaholic on September 01, 2009, 04:35:09 AM
Looks pretty good.  Any rust in the typical areas?

Nevermind, went back to the first page and saw your patch panel.  Very nice work. [thumbsup]
Title: Re: Porsche Project
Post by: Randy@StradaFab on September 01, 2009, 02:34:32 PM
  Got most of the parts back from the platers yesterday. Just like X-Mas!
(http://i470.photobucket.com/albums/rr62/porsche40/Plating1.jpg?t=1251843805)

Here is a pic of one of the things that took the longest to do. The carpet pad in these old cars was a 1/2" mat made of horse hair soaked in asphalt :o The entire rest of the interior was covered in what looked like roofing paper and asphalt.
(http://i470.photobucket.com/albums/rr62/porsche40/DSCN0672.jpg?t=1251844273)
(http://i470.photobucket.com/albums/rr62/porsche40/DSCN0677.jpg?t=1251844327)
Title: Re: Porsche Project
Post by: DoubleEagle on September 02, 2009, 09:40:25 PM
Wow......what a project!

I had a '69 911 S.

5 speed coupe.

Biggest reason I got rid of it back in '70 was a problem I had w, the mechanical fuel injection.

I was getting oil in the gas.

The car bucked and stumbled badly under 3000 rpms in 1st gear .

I loved the S.

I thought it was really fast.....200 DIN hp.

The gear shifter felt like a stick in a bowl of spaghetti.

I even got a letter ( which I still have ) from Dr. Ferry Porsche congratulating me on the purchase.

A far cry from the Carrera S I last had.

I saw a fully restored '72 or '73 S offered for $135,000 just this last weekend.

You are going to have a beautiful car when it's all done.

Dolph      :)
Title: Re: Porsche Project
Post by: Speedbag on September 03, 2009, 03:42:55 AM
Very cool.  [thumbsup]

I recently was lusting after a local 912 that was on eBay, same owner for 20+ years. Extremely nice car, well documented, pics of everything imaginable in the listing, only went for $16K.
Title: Re: Porsche Project
Post by: Randy@StradaFab on September 03, 2009, 02:33:14 PM
   The "S" models probably aren't the best drivers. Everything has to be perfect for the engine to run right. But nothing else sounds like an "S" at 7,200 rpm ;D
Title: Re: Porsche Project
Post by: Randy@StradaFab on September 14, 2009, 12:52:02 PM
(http://i470.photobucket.com/albums/rr62/porsche40/DSCN1465.jpg?t=1252961330)
Title: Re: Porsche Project
Post by: spolic on September 17, 2009, 09:43:43 AM
d'Oh

it took me a few to figure out that the soft window folds down    (see's the light)

Very cool!
Title: Re: Porsche Project
Post by: al@sktc on September 17, 2009, 12:20:05 PM
great thread. [popcorn]
Title: Re: Porsche Project
Post by: Monster Dave on September 17, 2009, 12:56:13 PM
Quote from: al@sktc on September 17, 2009, 12:20:05 PM
great thread. [popcorn]

Agreed.  [popcorn]
Title: Re: Porsche Project
Post by: Randy@StradaFab on September 17, 2009, 04:24:22 PM
   The soft window doesn't actually "fold" down. Well not like a convertible anyway. The frame stays in place and the window "zips" around the top and sides and lays down in the back seat area. There are a couple of handles under the Targa bar that you release to relieve pressure on the window so that it can be unzipped. After the window is down there is a cover that is fastened with Tenex fasteners that covers everything up.
   This was a neat idea. You could have the Targa top on and the rear window up and have a semi convertible. Or have the Targa off and the window down and have a full convertible. I read that Porsche quit building these bacause the American market complained about the windows leaking and being noisy.
  I'll take some closer pictures this weekend. Glad to see some interest in the old Porsches.
Title: Re: Porsche Project
Post by: Randy@StradaFab on September 17, 2009, 04:40:23 PM
   Dolph,
Did you buy the 69S new? These old Porsches are like Ducati's...they definately have their quirks! Especially the S models. Mine is a 2 liter rated at 170 hp. It has the two 3 barrel Weber carbs. I think your 69 was a 2.2 liter and you said it had the fuel injection. Those are pretty good HP per liter numbers for the late 60's.
  I remember the first time I drove mine. I was really dissappointed. These things are have no power taking off! But after you get to 5,000 rpm...Wow! From 5k to 7.2k rpm those little motors sing! Especially with that rear window folded down ;)
  135k is GOOD money for an early "S" right now. I haven't seen any sell that high, although the really good cars never make it to ebay. I'm selling mine as soon as it's done to finance my next project. I hope at least a few on the board will be excited about it.
Title: Re: Porsche Project
Post by: DoubleEagle on September 17, 2009, 09:04:35 PM
Quote from: RMartin on September 17, 2009, 04:40:23 PM
  Dolph,
Did you buy the 69S new? These old Porsches are like Ducati's...they definately have their quirks! Especially the S models. Mine is a 2 liter rated at 170 hp. It has the two 3 barrel Weber carbs. I think your 69 was a 2.2 liter and you said it had the fuel injection. Those are pretty good HP per liter numbers for the late 60's.
 I remember the first time I drove mine. I was really dissappointed. These things are have no power taking off! But after you get to 5,000 rpm...Wow! From 5k to 7.2k rpm those little motors sing! Especially with that rear window folded down ;)
 135k is GOOD money for an early "S" right now. I haven't seen any sell that high, although the really good cars never make it to ebay. I'm selling mine as soon as it's done to finance my next project. I hope at least a few on the board will be excited about it.
Hi RM, I bought my " S " used in '72 w, low miles from a Lotus and Alfa Romeo Dealer who used to race professionally.

He took me for a test drive and we were flying so to speak in and out of traffic on an Inter State located near his location.

I was sold !

I was driving a 1970 TR-6 that I had bought as a new car and I thought it was a peppy car for what it was.

I paid $3300 for the " S ."

The good ole days .

In 1972 it was all I could afford.

In 2005 the Carrera S I leased was $113,000 and change.

The cars are light years apart.

The '69 was a standout in '72 .

To see a Porsche 911 S was such a rarity.

The Carrera S was such a pleasure to drive but it wasn't " that " car like the '69 S was for it's time.

The '05 Carrera S was like a fine Swiss watch.

It ran so smooth and handled like a dream w, an interior that was mind blowing.

The '69 " S " was so ........VISCERAL !

It was like an untamed beast.

Compared to the '05 , totally unrefined , but it made my blood rush every time I turned it over.

It was a torrid love affair that did not end the way that I had hoped.

It will always be remembered as one of my failed loves but what amazing times we had.

Dolph       :'(  :)

I forgot to mention , the 911 S that was advertised for $135,000 was for a totally restored car that had as much or more invested in it as advertised..
Title: Re: Porsche Project
Post by: zarn02 on September 17, 2009, 09:39:31 PM
Haven't checked this thread in awhile. More pictures, hooray!

I'd love an older 911. My pops has a '56 or '57 (I forget) 356A Coupe that's mostly restored sitting in his garage. Still needs some work to be a daily driver, but I've driven it some, and it's a hoot.
Title: Re: Porsche Project
Post by: Duck-Stew on September 18, 2009, 08:51:02 AM
Hey RM...

What's this 'next' project of which you speak?!?
Title: Re: Porsche Project
Post by: Randy@StradaFab on September 18, 2009, 12:58:19 PM
  Titanium frames for Monsters.
Title: Re: Porsche Project
Post by: Monsterlover on September 20, 2009, 06:21:33 AM
Now we're talkin'

[popcorn]
Title: Re: Porsche Project
Post by: DoubleEagle on September 20, 2009, 08:09:26 PM
Quote from: RMartin on September 18, 2009, 12:58:19 PM
  Titanium frames for Monsters.
You might check out NCR and there Mike Hailwood TI bike for some ideas .

Dolph       :)
Title: Re: Porsche Project
Post by: DRKWNG on September 20, 2009, 08:57:03 PM
Quote from: RMartin on September 18, 2009, 12:58:19 PM
  Titanium frames for Monsters.

You are not allowed to tease about such things!!  Either you produce or post of them no more. 

;)
Title: Re: Porsche Project
Post by: Randy@StradaFab on September 21, 2009, 02:49:33 AM
   OK, no teasing......I really shouldn't have mentioned it without actual product. I'll just say that it is something that I've been planning for a while.
Title: Re: Porsche Project
Post by: DRKWNG on September 21, 2009, 08:20:11 AM
Well then, I suggest that you finish up with all the Porsche silliness and get to work.   ;D
Title: Re: Porsche Project
Post by: lwszabo on September 21, 2009, 09:11:19 AM
 [popcorn] wow! Looks awesome!
Title: Re: Porsche Project
Post by: Randy@StradaFab on September 23, 2009, 03:56:24 PM
  One door, and one fender on! I could get this done a lot faster if I didn't have a job. I mentioned this to the wife but she isn't going for it.
(http://i470.photobucket.com/albums/rr62/porsche40/PIC51.jpg?t=1253749850)
(http://i470.photobucket.com/albums/rr62/porsche40/PIC50.jpg?t=1253749943)
Title: Re: Porsche Project
Post by: Kopfjager on September 23, 2009, 08:06:40 PM
Looking good.  [thumbsup]
Title: Re: Porsche Project
Post by: Randy@StradaFab on October 14, 2009, 04:19:42 PM
   More progress! ;D
(http://i470.photobucket.com/albums/rr62/porsche40/PIC17.jpg?t=1255565466)
(http://i470.photobucket.com/albums/rr62/porsche40/DSCN1634.jpg?t=1255565517)
(http://i470.photobucket.com/albums/rr62/porsche40/PIC13.jpg?t=1255565573)
(http://i470.photobucket.com/albums/rr62/porsche40/PIC16.jpg?t=1255565656)
Title: Re: Porsche Project
Post by: Kopfjager on October 14, 2009, 04:27:07 PM
Beautiful work.  [thumbsup]
Title: Re: Porsche Project
Post by: cokey on October 14, 2009, 05:11:02 PM
good job man.. good luck with the rest.. i can't wait to start my own project allready.. are you doing the motor as well?
Title: Re: Porsche Project
Post by: DoubleEagle on October 14, 2009, 09:14:53 PM
So far so good !

Dolph     :)
Title: Re: Porsche Project
Post by: Randy@StradaFab on October 15, 2009, 01:58:53 PM
   Not doing any engine work. It was rebuilt by the previous owner about six years ago. After I found out what it was worth I hardly ever drove it. I am going to pull the engine for some detail work and put a synchro in the trans.
Title: Re: Porsche Project
Post by: Speedbag on October 15, 2009, 05:50:35 PM
Schweet.  8)
Title: Re: Porsche Project
Post by: Randy@StradaFab on November 22, 2009, 04:06:08 PM
  The engine is almost done....looks a lot better. Hopefully by next weekend the motor will be back in and running again. This was the first Porsche engine I removed. Did it by myself in a couple of hours. Only 4 bolts holds the engine/transmission in :o
(http://i470.photobucket.com/albums/rr62/porsche40/Engine1.jpg?t=1258941342)
Title: Re: Porsche Project
Post by: Kopfjager on November 22, 2009, 04:17:50 PM
^^ Looks really clean.  [thumbsup]
Title: Re: Porsche Project
Post by: DRKWNG on November 22, 2009, 04:20:16 PM
Quote from: kopfjäger on November 22, 2009, 04:17:50 PM
^^ Looks really clean.  [thumbsup]

Yes it does.  Now slap that puppy in a Karmann Ghia body and we're in business!!
Title: Re: Porsche Project
Post by: Porsche Monkey on November 22, 2009, 04:40:52 PM
Looking good  [thumbsup]
Title: Re: Porsche Project
Post by: mitt on November 22, 2009, 04:46:13 PM
Quote from: RMartin on November 22, 2009, 04:06:08 PM
  The engine is almost done....looks a lot better. Hopefully by next weekend the motor will be back in and running again. This was the first Porsche engine I removed. Did it by myself in a couple of hours. Only 4 bolts holds the engine/transmission in :o
(http://i470.photobucket.com/albums/rr62/porsche40/Engine1.jpg?t=1258941342)

I love the carbs and intakes  [thumbsup]

mitt
Title: Re: Porsche Project
Post by: Randy@StradaFab on November 22, 2009, 05:02:03 PM
   You cannot believe how good it sounds at 7k rpm. The older Porsches sound better than the new ones imho. Well, except for the Carrera GT. Kind of hate to sell it when it's done, but it should be in someones collection.
Title: Re: Porsche Project
Post by: NAKID on November 22, 2009, 05:13:09 PM
Quote from: RMartin on November 22, 2009, 05:02:03 PM
Kind of hate to sell it when it's done, but it should be in someones collection.

I have to disagree. I think it needs to be driven and enjoyed. I'd hate to see it go to waste is a collection...
Title: Re: Porsche Project
Post by: Kopfjager on November 22, 2009, 05:14:13 PM
Quote from: NAKID on November 22, 2009, 05:13:09 PM
I have to disagree. I think it needs to be driven and enjoyed. I'd hate to see it go to waste is a collection...

It can do double duty.
Title: Re: Porsche Project
Post by: 1KDS on November 22, 2009, 05:45:01 PM
On the home stretch now, looking good  [thumbsup]
Title: Re: Porsche Project
Post by: Randy@StradaFab on November 22, 2009, 06:00:16 PM
   The reason I say it should be in a collection is that there just aren't very many like this left. A Porsche restorer told me there may only be 20 of these in the states. There is one for sale on the German market and the ad says only 3 known in Europe. They're asking 69k Euro for it, which is about 104k dollars. And it's in pieces! It's been completely stripped and painted and the engine rebuilt, but you have to put it together. The only other one I've seen in the states just sold for 117k dollars. Now you know why it will be for sale ;)
Title: Re: Porsche Project
Post by: COWBOY on November 22, 2009, 08:17:19 PM
Looks great.  Thanks for sharing.  Sent you a PM as well.


Title: Re: Porsche Project
Post by: NAKID on November 23, 2009, 02:51:19 AM
Quote from: RMartin on November 22, 2009, 06:00:16 PM
The only other one I've seen in the states just sold for 117k dollars. Now you know why it will be for sale ;)

Totally understand, assuming you'd be making a profit at that price?
Title: Re: Porsche Project
Post by: Porsche Monkey on November 23, 2009, 09:13:40 AM
I have a customer that has a 356 Carrera something or other that is one of 12 left in the world.  He routinly takes it on 1,000 mile rallies.  He bought it to drive it.  Just saying. 
Title: Re: Porsche Project
Post by: Randy@StradaFab on November 23, 2009, 02:25:46 PM
  So, Ducaholic you work on Porsche's everyday. You ever get the urge to take a baseball bat to one of them? ;D  Just askin
Title: Re: Porsche Project
Post by: grandpa nate on November 23, 2009, 02:49:47 PM
Quote from: DRKWNG on September 21, 2009, 08:20:11 AM
Well then, I suggest that you finish up with all the Porsche silliness and get to work.   ;D

+10000000000000000000000000000

do not tease the monster folk
Title: Re: Porsche Project
Post by: ducpainter on November 23, 2009, 03:11:55 PM
Quote from: RMartin on November 23, 2009, 02:25:46 PM
  So, Ducaholic you work on Porsche's everyday. You ever get the urge to take a baseball bat to one of them? ;D  Just askin
He likes to get on his hands and knees and pray to the Porsche gods to make the fricken thing run...

he;s like that you know. [laugh]
Title: Re: Porsche Project
Post by: Porsche Monkey on November 23, 2009, 03:14:56 PM
Quote from: ducpainter on November 23, 2009, 03:11:55 PM
He likes to get on his hands and knees and pray to the Porsche gods to make the fricken thing run...

he;s like that you know. [laugh]

Been there done that.

Quote from: RMartin on November 23, 2009, 02:25:46 PM
  So, Ducaholic you work on Porsche's everyday. You ever get the urge to take a baseball bat to one of them? ;D  Just askin


But of course.  Almost everyday.  Some of my clients too.
Title: Re: Porsche Project
Post by: ducpainter on November 23, 2009, 03:18:49 PM
Quote from: Ducaholic on November 23, 2009, 03:14:56 PM
Been there done that.


But of course.  Almost everyday.  Some of my clients too.
If you've ever worked on one you've been there. ;)
Title: Re: Porsche Project
Post by: Porsche Monkey on November 23, 2009, 03:51:53 PM
Worked on the cars or the clients?  Ive had several opportunities to service some high maintenance female clients but respectfully declined due to higher costs down the road.  Seen some real basket cases.
Title: Re: Porsche Project
Post by: ducpainter on November 23, 2009, 03:53:21 PM
Quote from: Ducaholic on November 23, 2009, 03:51:53 PM
Worked on the cars or the clients?  Ive had several opportunities to service some high maintenance female clients but respectfully declined due to higher costs down the road.
i was referring to the cars...

your bidness is your bidness. ;)
Title: Re: Porsche Project
Post by: Randy@StradaFab on November 23, 2009, 04:42:10 PM
   Some of the things that you think would be simple can take forever! Those diabolical German engineers must have had longer fingers than I do. Anything in the tunnel is a PIA. I can't even imagine working on a new Porsche.
Title: Re: Porsche Project
Post by: il d00d on December 06, 2009, 06:35:46 PM
Update, please? Bump  ;D

Also, photos from the Porsche factory tour, 1972 (http://www.acontinuouslean.com/2009/12/02/porsche-factory-tour-c-1972/)

This is hot.  Or groovy.  Or solid.  Or however you said "make the beast with two backsing awesome" in 1972

(http://www.acontinuouslean.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/13.jpg)
Title: Re: Porsche Project
Post by: Randy@StradaFab on December 10, 2009, 02:13:40 PM
   That is an awesome pic! Well I've been underneath the car for the past couple of weeks. Ugh The last of the dirty jobs. Tooks some pics of it, but didn't turn out very well do to lighting. I'll try again. The engine is back home though, and just recieved all of the trim goodies!
(http://i470.photobucket.com/albums/rr62/porsche40/engine2.jpg?t=1260489739)
Title: Re: Porsche Project
Post by: Kopfjager on December 10, 2009, 02:17:37 PM
Bad ass.  [evil]
Title: Re: Porsche Project
Post by: Porsche Monkey on December 10, 2009, 04:14:59 PM
Yummy Webbers
Title: Re: Porsche Project
Post by: Randy@StradaFab on December 11, 2009, 01:29:50 PM
Never was a big fan of the Boxster, but I kinda like this with the retro stripe on the side.
(http://i470.photobucket.com/albums/rr62/porsche40/Bikes%20and%20Cars/2011_porsche_boxster-spyder_prf_fd_.jpg?t=1260573795)
Title: Re: Porsche Project
Post by: DRKWNG on December 11, 2009, 02:07:18 PM
Quote from: RMartin on December 11, 2009, 01:29:50 PM
Never was a big fan of the Boxster, but I kinda like this with the retro stripe on the side.
(http://i470.photobucket.com/albums/rr62/porsche40/Bikes%20and%20Cars/2011_porsche_boxster-spyder_prf_fd_.jpg?t=1260573795)

Yes
Title: Re: Porsche Project
Post by: Porsche Monkey on December 11, 2009, 05:19:45 PM
If I'm not mistaken that is a new boxster that will be available next year. Its going to be super light, somewhere around 2800 pounds with 320 horsepower.  Hate on the Boxster all you want but that's going to be a fun car.
Title: Re: Porsche Project
Post by: MotoCreations on December 11, 2009, 08:26:06 PM
{thread drift}
Looking for my own Porsche project -- if anyone knows of a roached out 356 A or pre-A model -- I want to build an Outlaw project!  Thus I don't care about the engine, interior, gauges, floorpans, suspension, etc.  Just need a repairable shell to use w/paperwork.  Contact me offline if you know of something.  Thanks!
{end thread drift}
Title: Re: Porsche Project
Post by: DRKWNG on December 11, 2009, 08:37:55 PM
Quote from: Ducaholic on December 11, 2009, 05:19:45 PM
If I'm not mistaken that is a new boxster that will be available next year. Its going to be super light, somewhere around 2800 pounds with 320 horsepower.  Hate on the Boxster all you want but that's going to be a fun car.

Even though I am sure I already know the answer to this; any chance they are going to let this have an LSD?
Title: Re: Porsche Project
Post by: Randy@StradaFab on December 12, 2009, 03:44:02 AM
QuoteEven though I am sure I already know the answer to this; any chance they are going to let this have an LSD?

QuoteOne clue to the Spyder's purposefulness is that it comes standard with a mechanical limited-slip differential, a relatively rare device in a Porsche. A six-speed manual transmission is standard for the Boxster Spyder, while the impressive dual-clutch seven-speed PDK transmission is optional (and 55 pounds heavier). We drove only cars with the manual transmission, but Porsche tells us it has eliminated the PDK's Tiptronic-style shift buttons on the spokes of the steering wheel in favor of shift paddles behind the steering wheel.
Title: Re: Porsche Project
Post by: Porsche Monkey on December 12, 2009, 04:50:40 AM
Quote from: DRKWNG on December 11, 2009, 08:37:55 PM
Even though I am sure I already know the answer to this; any chance they are going to let this have an LSD?

I believe it comes standard but I will check.
Title: Re: Porsche Project
Post by: DRKWNG on December 12, 2009, 08:04:09 AM
And there you have it gentlemen!!  Looks like it's time to start saving.  ;)
Title: Re: Porsche Project
Post by: Randy@StradaFab on March 11, 2010, 02:21:07 PM
Well its been while since I've posted new pics, and it's still not completely done (spent the entire month of Jan. and most of Feb. at work, they did let us off for Superbowl Sunday though :P). Still some odds and ends to finish up and I have to haul it to a shop for an alignment.
(http://i470.photobucket.com/albums/rr62/porsche40/62.jpg?t=1268352708)
(http://i470.photobucket.com/albums/rr62/porsche40/63.jpg?t=1268352767)
(http://i470.photobucket.com/albums/rr62/porsche40/64.jpg?t=1268352821)
It did finally make it out of the shop under it's own power ;D An appraiser is coming this weekend so I know how much to up my insurance.
Title: Re: Porsche Project
Post by: lethe on March 11, 2010, 02:44:29 PM
Came out great. By the time you get any little bugs worked out it will be right in time for the good weather too, perfect timing.  [thumbsup]
Title: Re: Porsche Project
Post by: Speedbag on March 11, 2010, 02:57:42 PM
Love it.

8)

Be sure to over-insure it.  ;)
Title: Re: Porsche Project
Post by: Kopfjager on March 11, 2010, 03:09:55 PM
Beautiful car.  [thumbsup]
Title: Re: Porsche Project
Post by: bulldogs2k on March 11, 2010, 03:16:37 PM
WOW.... [bow_down]

Is this the same model that was in Spy Game? 
Title: Re: Porsche Project
Post by: Randy@StradaFab on March 11, 2010, 03:20:00 PM
  Was that the movie with Robert Redford and Brad Pitt? I think that was around a '72 coupe.
Title: Re: Porsche Project
Post by: bulldogs2k on March 11, 2010, 05:25:54 PM
Yup thats the movie.  I've always liked that car!
Title: Re: Porsche Project
Post by: TAftonomos on March 11, 2010, 06:04:06 PM
Quote from: MotoCreations on December 11, 2009, 08:26:06 PM
{thread drift}
Looking for my own Porsche project -- if anyone knows of a roached out 356 A or pre-A model -- I want to build an Outlaw project!  Thus I don't care about the engine, interior, gauges, floorpans, suspension, etc.  Just need a repairable shell to use w/paperwork.  Contact me offline if you know of something.  Thanks!
{end thread drift}

That will only run you about 10K, for what you're asking.   ;D
Title: Re: Porsche Project
Post by: Popeye the Sailor on March 11, 2010, 06:10:34 PM
Quote from: TAftonomos on March 11, 2010, 06:04:06 PM
That will only run you about 10K, for what you're asking.   ;D

What are you, some sort of electrician?  ;D
Title: Re: Porsche Project (Finally Done!)
Post by: Randy@StradaFab on June 04, 2010, 01:24:10 PM
   I'm several months behind, but it is finally done:
(http://i470.photobucket.com/albums/rr62/porsche40/DSCN2341.jpg?t=1275689361)
(http://i470.photobucket.com/albums/rr62/porsche40/DSCN2343.jpg?t=1275689421)
(http://i470.photobucket.com/albums/rr62/porsche40/DSCN2340.jpg?t=1275689469)
(http://i470.photobucket.com/albums/rr62/porsche40/DSCN2347.jpg?t=1275689521)
(http://i470.photobucket.com/albums/rr62/porsche40/DSCN2360.jpg?t=1275689579)
(http://i470.photobucket.com/albums/rr62/porsche40/DSCN2357.jpg?1275689780)
Title: Re: Porsche Project
Post by: Kopfjager on June 04, 2010, 01:25:46 PM
Very nice.  [thumbsup]
Title: Re: Porsche Project
Post by: Popeye the Sailor on June 04, 2010, 01:26:48 PM
I'll trade my firstborn for it.


You'll have two wait two more months though.
Title: Re: Porsche Project
Post by: ryandalling on June 04, 2010, 01:28:29 PM
Now sell it to me, and begin a new project.  ;D
Title: Re: Porsche Project
Post by: Randy@StradaFab on June 04, 2010, 01:30:17 PM
   No trading for firstborn. I already have one, he's a PIA! LOL and now he has three kids that act just like him!. I wouldn't tradem for anything though ;D
Title: Re: Porsche Project
Post by: Randy@StradaFab on June 04, 2010, 01:41:38 PM
  Thanks for the compliments guys!

  ryandalling: The car is for sale if you want it. And I'm ready to start my next project as soon as the car is sold. It has something to do with titanium ;)
Title: Re: Porsche Project
Post by: Rameses on June 04, 2010, 04:11:57 PM
Quote from: bulldogs2k on March 11, 2010, 03:16:37 PM
WOW.... [bow_down]

Is this the same model that was in Spy Game? 



Quote from: RMartin on March 11, 2010, 03:20:00 PM
  Was that the movie with Robert Redford and Brad Pitt? I think that was around a '72 coupe.




I think you're right about the year, and it was definitely a coupe.

It sold on ebay several months ago.



Title: Re: Porsche Project (Done!)
Post by: Bick on June 04, 2010, 04:36:57 PM
Very Nice!  [thumbsup] [thumbsup]
Title: Re: Porsche Project (Done!)
Post by: mitt on June 04, 2010, 05:08:58 PM
looks clean - nice job

Title: Re: Porsche Project (Done!)
Post by: Grampa on June 04, 2010, 06:35:36 PM
you missed a spot.





[cheeky]



looks awesome [thumbsup]






Title: Re: Porsche Project
Post by: DoubleEagle on June 04, 2010, 08:26:02 PM
Quote from: Porsche Monkey on December 11, 2009, 05:19:45 PM
If I'm not mistaken that is a new boxster that will be available next year. Its going to be super light, somewhere around 2800 pounds with 320 horsepower.  Hate on the Boxster all you want but that's going to be a fun car.
No Stereo, no A/C , manual roof ......if that get's it ......go for it.


The new " Speedster."

Dolph       :)
Title: Re: Porsche Project (Done!)
Post by: DoubleEagle on June 04, 2010, 08:38:58 PM
Beautiful Restoration.

Looks good as new !

Dolph      :)
Title: Re: Porsche Project (Done!)
Post by: Rameses on June 04, 2010, 10:57:41 PM
Quote from: DoubleEagle on June 04, 2010, 08:38:58 PM
Beautiful Restoration.

Looks good as new !

Dolph      :)




+1

That thing looks amazing.

Great job man!


Title: Re: Porsche Project (Done!)
Post by: Randy@StradaFab on June 05, 2010, 02:54:08 AM
   Hopefully this will be proof that hard work does pay off. I bought the car 7 years ago for $7,800. Actually got a four year loan on a 1968! The wife wasn't that impressed ;D Anyway, I kept looking for one like it on the internet and couldn't find one. After talking with some Porsche experts I found that it was a pretty rare car, so about 2 years ago we took out a loan to build shop so that I could restore the car. Another big risk for us. I usually don't do anything unless it's a sure thing.
  Well, a couple of months ago I had an appraisal group out of California come take a look at before it was even finished. It ended up appraising for $107K believe it or not. The last one like mine that I saw sell went for $117k. I have plans to build some titanium duc frames after the car sells. Getting all of the paperwork done for the business now.
Title: Re: Porsche Project (Done!)
Post by: lethe on June 05, 2010, 04:03:35 AM
Quote from: RMartin on June 05, 2010, 02:54:08 AM
   Hopefully this will be proof that hard work does pay off. I bought the car 7 years ago for $7,800. Actually got a four year loan on a 1968! The wife wasn't that impressed ;D Anyway, I kept looking for one like it on the internet and couldn't find one. After talking with some Porsche experts I found that it was a pretty rare car, so about 2 years ago we took out a loan to build shop so that I could restore the car. Another big risk for us. I usually don't do anything unless it's a sure thing.
  Well, a couple of months ago I had an appraisal group out of California come take a look at before it was even finished. It ended up appraising for $107K believe it or not. The last one like mine that I saw sell went for $117k. I have plans to build some titanium duc frames after the car sells. Getting all of the paperwork done for the business now.
WOW!  :o
It's worth that much?
I guess I'll have to appreciate it's beauty in pictures unless you want to set up a 30 yr mortgage for me to buy it.  [laugh]

Great work.  [thumbsup]
Title: Re: Porsche Project (Done!)
Post by: Randy@StradaFab on June 05, 2010, 05:28:49 AM
   Yeah, it's really worth that much.....heck I'd take 90K for it ;) Still a lot less than that new bike from NCR!

   Porsche is just like any other car, if you get the right one they're worth something. Usually if it has an "S" in the model it's worth quite a bit more. Hmmm....Ducs also. The old 50's Speedsters are worth 180k-200k. Same with the '73 RS 911. Anything after '74 (when the new emmision and bumper laws came into effect) isn't worth much, 10k-20k. So, if you find a pre '74 911S that needs restored you'd better buy it.
Title: Re: Porsche Project (Done!)
Post by: lethe on June 05, 2010, 05:31:07 AM
Quote from: RMartin on June 05, 2010, 05:28:49 AM
   Yeah, it's really worth that much.....heck I'd take 90K for it ;) Still a lot less than that new bike from NCR!

   Porsche is just like any other car, if you get the right one they're worth something. Usually if it has an "S" in the model it's worth quite a bit more. Hmmm....Ducs also. The old 50's Speedsters are worth 180k-200k. Same with the '73 RS 911. Anything after '74 (when the new emmision and bumper laws came into effect) isn't worth much, 10k-20k. So, if you find a pre '74 911S that needs restored you'd better buy it.
I'll trade you a '69 Chevelle SS that needs full restoration for it.  [cheeky]

There's an old 911 sitting in a junkyard nearby but it's well beyond help. Breaks my heart to see it.
Title: Re: Porsche Project (Done!)
Post by: Speedbag on June 05, 2010, 07:05:07 AM
Schweet.  8)
Title: Re: Porsche Project (Done!)
Post by: Le Pirate on June 07, 2010, 12:14:43 PM
ooo pretty!

makes me want to drag my 65 bug out and start working on it again. doubt it'll be worth 107k when I finish with it though  [laugh]
Title: Re: Porsche Project (Done!)
Post by: triangleforge on June 07, 2010, 12:18:46 PM
That's gorgeous.  [clap] [clap] [clap]

Title: Re: Porsche Project (Done!)
Post by: Triple J on June 07, 2010, 12:28:46 PM
Quote from: RMartin on June 05, 2010, 02:54:08 AM
   I have plans to build some titanium duc frames after the car sells. Getting all of the paperwork done for the business now.

Keep us posted on this. I will most likely be interested.  :)
Title: Re: Porsche Project (Done!)
Post by: Randy@StradaFab on June 07, 2010, 01:52:20 PM
    I had a guy interested in the car, so I sent him the link to my photobucket account. There's around 160 pics of the restoration. Turns out he was a car broker looking to present the car to a client in Germany. He told me the price was to high (started out high on purpose) and that the car wasn't perfect enough for his client! :o  Not sure what I could do to make it better.....
Title: Re: Porsche Project (Done!)
Post by: Duck-Stew on June 07, 2010, 03:02:32 PM
Show him pictures of other 911's in rougher shape...   [roll]
Title: Re: Porsche Project (Done!)
Post by: lethe on June 07, 2010, 03:05:05 PM
Quote from: RMartin on June 07, 2010, 01:52:20 PM
    I had a guy interested in the car, so I sent him the link to my photobucket account. There's around 160 pics of the restoration. Turns out he was a car broker looking to present the car to a client in Germany. He told me the price was to high (started out high on purpose) and that the car wasn't perfect enough for his client! :o  Not sure what I could do to make it better.....
Are you positive that it wasn't some clown messing with your head?

That looks damn beautiful to me.
Title: Re: Porsche Project (Done!)
Post by: the_Journeyman on June 07, 2010, 04:05:45 PM
That is an awesome car.
Title: Re: Porsche Project (Done!)
Post by: somegirl on June 08, 2010, 10:57:00 AM
Beautiful work! [clap] [bow_down]
Title: Re: Porsche Project (Done!)
Post by: iDuc on June 08, 2010, 11:11:50 AM
Oh, man! Old 911's!  That closeup of the interior just about made me wet myself. I can smell it, I can hear the engine fan and gearbox, I can feel that shifter. I get a bunch more excited about these than a new one... help me...



Great job!
Title: Re: Porsche Project (Done!)
Post by: Randy@StradaFab on June 08, 2010, 12:29:08 PM
   Oh yeah, the smell of gas and oil! The sound of the dual webbers sucking air! I wish I had a sound clip of the engine at 7,000 rpm! Almost F1 like. I really like that car. But I don't need a 100k car to drive once in a while. It should be in some rich guys collection. Besides, my wifes new Mini Cooper S will kill it on the back roads ;D

   The interior is just like new. Autobahn Interiors in California did the seat covers and zip out rear window. The black and white houndstooth material was the last piece of NOS that he had! The "Elephant" hide vinyl pattern was a one year only option. I bought the drivers side door panel from a guy in California (guess they have all of the cool stuff). It was NOS still in the plastic! Kinda pricey. I wasn't sure the wife was gonna survive the restoration. LOL
Title: Re: Porsche Project (Done!)
Post by: zooom on June 09, 2010, 10:25:24 AM
I think you need a video of Tom Berenger trying to jump into it unsuccessfully and a picture of William Hurt driving it in a brown tweed sportcoat with old school RayBan's on.
Title: Re: Porsche Project (Done!)
Post by: Randy@StradaFab on June 09, 2010, 11:43:51 AM
  lol My wife loves that movie!