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by mrg3.6
Mon May 14, 2018 6:20 pm
Forum: Porsche 356
Topic: 59 356a (BXE 435 to 851 XVA)
Replies: 45
Views: 3003

Re: 59 356a (BXE 435 to 851 XVA)

Thanks Guys - Mike see email.
by mrg3.6
Mon May 14, 2018 8:18 am
Forum: Porsche 356
Topic: 59 356a (BXE 435 to 851 XVA)
Replies: 45
Views: 3003

Re: 59 356a (BXE 435 to 851 XVA)

Hi,

Most of the seals on the car (door, windows, bonnet etc) need replacing so any supplier recommendations or should I stick with Porsche OEM parts assuming they are still available?

Thx
Martin
by mrg3.6
Sat May 12, 2018 5:05 pm
Forum: Porsche 356
Topic: 59 356a (BXE 435 to 851 XVA)
Replies: 45
Views: 3003

Re: 59 356a (BXE 435)

Deed finally done:

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Martin
by mrg3.6
Mon May 07, 2018 11:22 am
Forum: Porsche 356
Topic: 356 INTERNATIONAL
Replies: 12
Views: 813

Re: 356 INTERNATIONAL

Unfortunately couldn't get my 59A plates ready in time but good excuse to take my 72T out for a spin to the 356 International then Duxford: https://farm1.staticflickr.com/970/41903744602_53c6e9662a_b.jpg 911 parking: https://farm1.staticflickr.com/864/41904156282_c5a2470906_b.jpg 356 parking: https:...
by mrg3.6
Sat Apr 28, 2018 1:10 pm
Forum: Porsche 356
Topic: 59 356a (BXE 435 to 851 XVA)
Replies: 45
Views: 3003

Re: 59 356a (BXE 435)

Just received my new registration number: 851 XVA

Any recommendations for getting some classic plates made up?

Thx
Martin
by mrg3.6
Fri Apr 20, 2018 8:27 am
Forum: Porsche 356
Topic: 59 356a (BXE 435 to 851 XVA)
Replies: 45
Views: 3003

Re: 59 356a (BXE 435)

Wednesdays DVLA inspection went very smoothly and as suggested the only interest was VIN, engine number and photographs to demonstrate originality, all over within 30 minutes so now just a waiting game.

Thx
Martin
by mrg3.6
Tue Apr 17, 2018 7:35 pm
Forum: Pre 1974 - Porsche 911 (longhood)
Topic: 72 911T Widebody
Replies: 286
Views: 21536

Re: 72 911T Widebody

Russell @RSR has transformed the ride of my 72T on our great British roads. The raised suspension height may not be as cosmetically pleasing but this is the first time I have driven her home without any fear of potholes, camber and speed humps whilst she still corners and grips like a limpet. https:...
by mrg3.6
Thu Apr 12, 2018 9:59 pm
Forum: Pre 1974 - Porsche 911 (longhood)
Topic: 72 911T Widebody
Replies: 286
Views: 21536

Re: 72 911T Widebody

DustyM wrote:
mrg3.6 wrote:
DustyM wrote:Are those pictures the correct way around? What have you done!
she should get through the MOT next Monday.
I'm not sure the guy testing the headlamp aim would agree!
Russell will sprinkle some Porsche 'fairy dust' :)

Martin
by mrg3.6
Thu Apr 12, 2018 6:10 pm
Forum: Pre 1974 - Porsche 911 (longhood)
Topic: 72 911T Widebody
Replies: 286
Views: 21536

Re: 72 911T Widebody

Graham,

Thanks for that, 15mm looks good is that a stock measurement?

By the way love that colour :)

Martin
by mrg3.6
Wed Apr 11, 2018 10:22 pm
Forum: Pre 1974 - Porsche 911 (longhood)
Topic: 67S arriving tomorrow - can't wait - Recommission Thread.
Replies: 270
Views: 14248

Re: 67S arriving tomorrow - can't wait - Recommission Thread

Pleased to see you are sticking with the original racing colours 8)

Martin
by mrg3.6
Wed Apr 11, 2018 10:17 pm
Forum: Pre 1974 - Porsche 911 (longhood)
Topic: 72 911T Widebody
Replies: 286
Views: 21536

Re: 72 911T Widebody

911hillclimber wrote:Ha!
Exactly where I got to a few months ago and totally re set my 73T to stock ride height, looked tall, but stance has grown on me.
I'm thinking something similar to the Toad Hall ride height:

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Martin
by mrg3.6
Wed Apr 11, 2018 10:00 pm
Forum: Pre 1974 - Porsche 911 (longhood)
Topic: 72 911T Widebody
Replies: 286
Views: 21536

Re: 72 911T Widebody

Yup, Bob treated my car like it was his own....a great loss :(

Now I really must re-build this thread and ditch photobucket

Martin
by mrg3.6
Wed Apr 11, 2018 9:08 pm
Forum: Pre 1974 - Porsche 911 (longhood)
Topic: 72 911T Widebody
Replies: 286
Views: 21536

Re: 72 911T Widebody

Are those pictures the correct way around? What have you done! Haha....correct photographic order however I have a cunning plan. :shock: Car was so low that she couldn't get onto MOT ramp, so small adjustment by Russell at RSR and hey presto she should get through the MOT next Monday. In meantime I...
by mrg3.6
Wed Apr 11, 2018 7:04 pm
Forum: Pre 1974 - Porsche 911 (longhood)
Topic: 72 911T Widebody
Replies: 286
Views: 21536

Re: 72 911T Widebody

Before:

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After:

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Martin