DDK - Die Deutschen Klassiker

Sure anyone can fit covers.However, the difference between do it yourself,and a pro upholsterer,is likely to be very obvious.

After 5/6 days paint was flatted with 2000 grit machine,2000 grit wet & 3000 grit by hand.Then polished with Roar compound.Colour is much different in bright sunlight. http://i.imgur.com/yWSL9Fhl.jpg?3 Next was oil system.Bracket welded under rear quarter http://i.imgur.com/rRP6TZ7l.jpg Overhaul...

SeanP wrote: ↑Sun Jun 04, 2023 1:49 pm Hi Paul

A great build. Glad to see you posting this up on the forum!
Still miles behind you on my build!

Sean

thanks Sean.Hardest part was discovering how to post pics.I did it years back, with 924 build,but since become computer illiterate! Ive purposely slowed down to help you catch up!

Onto colour.This was the most difficult aspect.Trying not to conform totally,yet not wanting to smash the bad taste barriers (Yknow like Americans can!).I finally settled on this.Its a Duraglit paint.(Max Meyer) which after a few samples chose. Its s solid 2k.Therefore no laquer is used.(I did,but m...

Then we move onto first coats of primer.Spectral epoxy first.2/3 coats. http://i.imgur.com/hwjCzUnl.jpg The epoxy primer doesnt build at all.In fact its gets sucked down,into repairs.Its sole purpose is protection and to key substrate to following coats, and prevent any "ruck ups" (reactio...

Now its panelled.Time to straighten out the repairs.Lead loading.Everywhere. http://i.imgur.com/E4xHc1Yl.jpg Notice the brown patch on rear quarter.Thats surface rust, which has appeared overnight after lead loading the repairs.I forgot to clean up with phosphoric acid.It comes off easy enough.That ...

Thanks for comments guys.Ok here comes another lot!

Thanks Dave.More to follow soon!

Bonnet is a carbon one.Original hinges were a tad worn.Decided to lighten them up a tad.Then make up some new pins to restore tightness. http://i.imgur.com/7CcVfr1l.jpg http://i.imgur.com/Um7hkigl.jpg There will be a centre fill tank.Obviously being carbon,I cant dress the acess hole for the filler....

Front bumper is an EB Motorsports unit.Ive a couple of pairs of freshly restored Hella fogs.Therefore I was going to need brackets.Found a pair of donors from an old steel bumper,and grafted them in. Welded a bracket to inner wing,and bonded one to inner of bumper.Used some SS rod, to make a stud.On...

Rear bumper quarters were originally SWB.OEM parts that were lightly used and as new. http://i.imgur.com/fRCPJiyl.jpg Obviously needed some modifications. http://i.imgur.com/1Cr1o7ul.jpg http://i.imgur.com/OSuIebfl.jpg I wanted to use rear bumperettes.Aquired these plates,and set about making some s...

tunnel renforcement. http://i.imgur.com/hCT1npAl.jpg rear mounts http://i.imgur.com/8SK4PYJl.jpg http://i.imgur.com/YBzzNKPl.jpg rear tube http://i.imgur.com/Sm7unh3l.jpg Wevo rear sway mounts http://i.imgur.com/jp46Zwol.jpg Engine mount plates http://i.imgur.com/NuQQgtUl.jpg http://i.imgur.com/SqP1...

Will be using 911R rear lights.obviously being fibreglass,there is no real way to fit these nicely.Again some lead in rear quarters to get nice fitment. http://i.imgur.com/I9kKc9Hl.jpg Next step was to add chassis strengthening.Really a case of why not.Its not spendy, just time consuming,which for m...

2 genuine Porsche front wings.As usual required fitting.Gaps to doors was way off.Welded TIG wire to wing edge.Then finished with lead to create decent gaps. http://i.imgur.com/aXJuS2Kl.jpg http://i.imgur.com/BDdnxOol.jpg http://i.imgur.com/cSOwsGFl.jpg Same for light boxes,and edge of bonnet.I used...

Rear seats are not an option.Nor Am I keen on the rear carpeted look.Instead the interior, will be a paint finish.However, the rear tub, is deep and wide! I fabed up some panels backed with soundproofing, and welded in.They will take a very slim cushion if required.lots of filling to smooth it all o...