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by coomo
Sat Feb 17, 2024 10:58 am
Forum: Porsche Restoration Threads
Topic: lightweight sleeper build
Replies: 49
Views: 5860

Re: lightweight sleeper build

stretch wrote: Sat Feb 17, 2024 9:46 am Good work Paul, looking very sharp. 8)
Thanks Dave.
by coomo
Sat Feb 17, 2024 10:57 am
Forum: Porsche Restoration Threads
Topic: lightweight sleeper build
Replies: 49
Views: 5860

Re: lightweight sleeper build

Great build, but if i may: The rear flex hoses go through the cast tab where the factory flex hose meets the hard pipe to the calipers normally. Will you bush that hole to protect the hose? I think this is a dry build you are going through at this stage. Sorry if you have this covered already. Than...
by coomo
Sat Feb 17, 2024 12:15 am
Forum: Porsche Restoration Threads
Topic: lightweight sleeper build
Replies: 49
Views: 5860

Re: lightweight sleeper build

fuel lines.For these I silver soldered fittings into stainless tube.Then inserted into
acesss.Did get a bit tough as it progressed through tunnel!
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by coomo
Sat Feb 17, 2024 12:08 am
Forum: Porsche Restoration Threads
Topic: lightweight sleeper build
Replies: 49
Views: 5860

Re: lightweight sleeper build

https://i.imgur.com/wt54SHyl.jpg https://i.imgur.com/n1XPvesl.jpg Sport Bilsteins in rear.Heater flaps, brakes etc etc . https://i.imgur.com/FqVJk9dl.jpg Hand brake unit.Heater flap controls.I welded tabs, instead of utilising the simple holes for flapper cable.Nice and secure, and able to take up ...
by coomo
Fri Feb 16, 2024 11:33 pm
Forum: Porsche Restoration Threads
Topic: lightweight sleeper build
Replies: 49
Views: 5860

Re: lightweight sleeper build

replated with new bushes etc.
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fitted thus.

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by coomo
Fri Feb 16, 2024 11:30 pm
Forum: Porsche Restoration Threads
Topic: lightweight sleeper build
Replies: 49
Views: 5860

Re: lightweight sleeper build

https://i.imgur.com/Pc1MwdMl.jpg https://i.imgur.com/3DGOGkHl.jpg The rear plates are from Rebel Racing.These are quick release,so rear bars can be simply pulled out for changing or re indexing. https://i.imgur.com/K86lJSrl.jpg The rear roll bar, is a period 22mm unit from Weltmiester.The Achilles ...
by coomo
Fri Feb 16, 2024 11:19 pm
Forum: Porsche Restoration Threads
Topic: lightweight sleeper build
Replies: 49
Views: 5860

Re: lightweight sleeper build

Blimey time flies.Finally managed to find a window to progress.First job was to slighlty modify these sway away rear bars.They are hollow.I welded in a insert, so a bolt can be inserted to make removal a tad easier https://i.imgur.com/nyPgx0Yl.jpg https://i.imgur.com/q2pdRc4l.jpg http://i.imgur.com/...
by coomo
Thu Feb 01, 2024 6:07 pm
Forum: Porsche Parts Wanted
Topic: SWB Outer door handles.
Replies: 0
Views: 170

SWB Outer door handles.

Need above please guys.Be nice with keys.Condition immaterial, as long as no irrepairable damage.
by coomo
Thu Feb 01, 2024 5:51 pm
Forum: Porsche Tractors
Topic: Any tractors for sale?
Replies: 7
Views: 4661

Re: Any tractors for sale?

Design 911 have a nice red one in Reception.Likely will sell if price is right.
by coomo
Wed Jan 24, 2024 7:17 pm
Forum: For Sale - Porsche Parts/Misc etc.
Topic: 3.2 Engine for sale
Replies: 8
Views: 6832

Re: 3.2 Engine for sale

Hi Again.Have you a change of heart,re selling carbs seperately?
by coomo
Sun Nov 19, 2023 5:50 pm
Forum: Classic Porsche General Chat
Topic: Another early S bites the dust
Replies: 42
Views: 17727

Re: Another early S bites the dust

Amazed the owner didnt buy it back from insurance company.You can usually do a deal,against payout etc.IE take 20% less than agreed value,and keep the salvage.The coding for insurance classification must have also changed.Last time I checked via HPI B & C were ok to repair.It was S that was brea...
by coomo
Tue Nov 07, 2023 1:26 pm
Forum: Classic Porsche General Chat
Topic: mobile electrics guy.
Replies: 7
Views: 1905

Re: mobile electrics guy.

Just bumping this guys.Still looking.
by coomo
Thu Oct 19, 2023 8:45 pm
Forum: Classic Porsche General Chat
Topic: Targa Top refurb
Replies: 7
Views: 2368

Re: Targa Top refurb

Many thanks for replies guys.Will pass on.
by coomo
Tue Oct 17, 2023 7:44 am
Forum: Classic Porsche General Chat
Topic: Targa Top refurb
Replies: 7
Views: 2368

Re: Targa Top refurb

Thanks Andy
by coomo
Tue Oct 17, 2023 7:41 am
Forum: Classic Porsche General Chat
Topic: Chrome paint for reflectors
Replies: 16
Views: 2597

Re: Chrome paint for reflectors

Mike,the paint will work on any surface .As with any finish, quality depends on substrate preparation.I prepare myself,they just refinish.They refinish huge plastic statues etc,for shop fittings and the like Plus car stuff.Be warned long wait times,and completely disorganised and apathetic communica...