Restoration of a RHD 67S

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Re: Restoration of a RHD 67S

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Just superb Garry, breathtaking. One of the best quality restorations I've seen on here. 8) :salute:
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I don't know how I missed your updates, but WOW the colour is beautiful. The whole thing looks fantastic and is testament to your hard work & dedication to get it right. Great job sir.

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Ferry Man wrote:Just superb Garry, breathtaking. One of the best quality restorations I've seen on here. 8) :salute:

Yep, it's the new 67S benchmark all right,.... lovely!

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Re: Restoration of a RHD 67S

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Hi

What a great looking car, just look where its come from.

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Looking forward to seeing her in the flesh one day.

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Looks fantastic Garry - it's going to be a stunning car when finished.
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Photos don't do it justice Garry, looks even better in the flesh! :wink:

Simply stunning 8)
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Encouraging comments thank you.

I saw you’re car yesterday Darren, looking good from where I was standing :thumbright:
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Gary, car looks fantastic, lovely paint colour, you must be seriously pleased with the results so far.

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Wow Garry, superb.

Won't be long before this is a feature car in Classic Porsche.

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stretch wrote:Wow Garry, superb.

Won't be long before this is a feature car in Classic Porsche.

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Re: Restoration of a RHD 67S

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Garry, long time no update! How's progress?
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Re: Restoration of a RHD 67S

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Some small problems with final paint have delayed things a little recently but these should be rectified quite soon and I’ll be back on track.

During the past eight months while the “S” has been away I’ve been restoring my SWB 68 912, some pictures below (before, during, and current) in rough order….

Car: 68 SWB 912
Shell - Strip
Blast- Holes
Body Repairs- Floor, Parcel shelf, Tank support, Rear Seats (Thanks Mick)
Engine Rebuild- Mains, Pistons, Heads, Cam, machining.
Under body- Seal (POR 15)
Engine Finish
Paint – Champagne Yellow
Suspension Reassembly
Current :)

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Well done on the 912 Garry! Have to say though saw the 'S' at Alan's shortly before Christmas and that colour is sensational. 8)
cheers, Mike.

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Re: Restoration of a RHD 67S

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Nice welding on that floor pan. All your own work? :)
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