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by markmws
Mon Oct 15, 2007 9:18 am
Forum: Pre 1974 - Porsche 911 (longhood)
Topic: Lifting points - help required on location
Replies: 3
Views: 249

Here you go Ian - just use the corners of the floorpan - no problems unless shell is a complete basket case!!

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by markmws
Sun Oct 14, 2007 10:16 pm
Forum: For Sale - Porsche Cars
Topic: 1983 Targa SC - Absolutely Complete Rolling Shell
Replies: 4
Views: 642

Derek - gearbox is being sold seperately - but could be part of a deal.

cheers
Mark
by markmws
Sun Oct 14, 2007 10:13 pm
Forum: Porsche Restoration Threads
Topic: 914/6 GT- A Quick Rebuild?
Replies: 47
Views: 5542

Quick update - Engine ut this wekend , after fitting hyd. tensioners ,test driving , and finding a nice sounding engine - good result!! However , after doing a leakdown test , with some worrying results , then pulling a valve cover and finding 2 broken studs on one cylinder - it looks like I'm final...
by markmws
Sun Oct 14, 2007 9:43 pm
Forum: For Sale - Porsche Cars
Topic: 1983 Targa SC - Absolutely Complete Rolling Shell
Replies: 4
Views: 642

1983 Targa SC - Absolutely Complete Rolling Shell

I bought this for the engine to fit in my 914/6 GT project , with the intention of breaking the remains to recoup some of my costs. However , in spite of my lack of love for Targas !! it really does seem to be a shame to break what is really a very sound car - so here it is ..... http://i233.photobu...
by markmws
Thu Oct 04, 2007 11:04 pm
Forum: Porsche 914
Topic: Building a 914/6 GT ?
Replies: 19
Views: 836

Car is now home with me :P , and just got the engine donor here too.
I've started a thread in the restoration forum here : http://www.ddk-online.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=17068
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by markmws
Thu Oct 04, 2007 10:59 pm
Forum: Porsche Restoration Threads
Topic: 914/6 GT- A Quick Rebuild?
Replies: 47
Views: 5542

914/6 GT- A Quick Rebuild?

Bought this from Andy (Lightweight 911) a couple of weeks ago , and starting to get some bits together now-- http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee289/mark911rsr/PA040543.jpg http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee289/mark911rsr/P9120424.jpg gearbox given a wash and brush up - http://i233.photobucket.c...
by markmws
Sun Sep 23, 2007 8:42 pm
Forum: Porsche 914
Topic: Building a 914/6 GT ?
Replies: 19
Views: 836

Ian Gunney wrote:has the car stayed in the UK Andy?
Ian - Not only has the car stayed in the UK - it now lives in Wales!!

I intend to fit a 3 litre on carbs - Watch this space!!
by markmws
Sat Sep 08, 2007 7:16 am
Forum: Pre 1974 - Porsche 911 (longhood)
Topic: 1982 3ltr sc distributor wanted
Replies: 3
Views: 92

David - I think there may be a solution to your gearbox delivery here!!
by markmws
Thu Sep 06, 2007 8:07 pm
Forum: Pre 1974 - Porsche 911 (longhood)
Topic: RS911
Replies: 33
Views: 3379

Allan You certainly wont be disappointed if you leave your project in Mark's hands. He's painted 2 cars for me , the latest being the Jagermeister RSR on his site. What is even better for me is that he is more or less on the doorstep , and you are always made to feel very welcome whenever you pop in...
by markmws
Wed Jun 20, 2007 1:18 pm
Forum: Porsche Past Events & Pictures
Topic: From Le Valleys to LeMans - RSR style
Replies: 15
Views: 962

Yep - Dredd is another of mine and Steves projects - you can see the story and the results here - http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topi ... 99158&i=20

Actually , its a shame we couldn't get the BBQ in Steves car ..... would have come in very useful on the trip down :?:
by markmws
Wed Jun 20, 2007 11:45 am
Forum: Porsche Past Events & Pictures
Topic: From Le Valleys to LeMans - RSR style
Replies: 15
Views: 962

Well , we made it , and got back yesterday - nice to see the cars going under the bridge!!
Heres the proof!! :drunken:

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by markmws
Fri Apr 13, 2007 11:55 pm
Forum: Porsche Parts Wanted
Topic: 930 3.0 Gearbox
Replies: 4
Views: 226

Thanks for the lead - contacted this guy - but unfortunately it's not a turbo box!
by markmws
Thu Apr 12, 2007 5:07 pm
Forum: Porsche Parts Wanted
Topic: 930 3.0 Gearbox
Replies: 4
Views: 226

930 3.0 Gearbox

I am looking for a gearbox from a 3 litre 930 Turbo - the short one. Any information or leads would be most appreciated.