My '72 911T
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Hang in there Gary. It's much tougher doing most of this stuff yourself as i know only too well.
Writing cheques is easy compared to DIY resto. Your doing a great job... Crack on.
Writing cheques is easy compared to DIY resto. Your doing a great job... Crack on.
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Cheers gents, I’ll get over it soon!
As part of ‘tidying’ I’ve fitted the new engine lid and it all lines up perfectly. That’s a bit of mojo back![Image](http://emoji.tapatalk-cdn.com/emoji106.png)
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As part of ‘tidying’ I’ve fitted the new engine lid and it all lines up perfectly. That’s a bit of mojo back
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I agree - tidying up works wonders - helps to remove mental blockages
The simple things you see are all complicated
I look pretty young but I'm just backdated yeah
I look pretty young but I'm just backdated yeah
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Just remember where you you’ve come from with the car Gary ... superb work and it is looking good ![](http://emoji.tapatalk-cdn.com/emoji106.png)
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1973 911 2.4S
1993 964 C2
2010 987 Spyder
1973 MGB Roadster
Its not how fast you go, but how you go fast
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Bit like when I worked, get a time slot you have to meet to focus.
I know too how hard it is when things have been intense, even when it is a little French bike..same emotions.
Workshop Practice, everything has a place, get it clean and everything away and get rid of the junk down the tip etc.
I keep a 'momento' back and put it on the wall or somewhere to remind me of where I've come from. Just my way.
Not far to go now till when there will be a hole in the garage and Barry will be smoothing magic all over the shell.
Time then for a big change, suspension parts to get it a roller.
That will feel real progress.
Re-assembly is the best bit.![Smile :)](./images/smilies/icon_smile.gif)
I know too how hard it is when things have been intense, even when it is a little French bike..same emotions.
Workshop Practice, everything has a place, get it clean and everything away and get rid of the junk down the tip etc.
I keep a 'momento' back and put it on the wall or somewhere to remind me of where I've come from. Just my way.
Not far to go now till when there will be a hole in the garage and Barry will be smoothing magic all over the shell.
Time then for a big change, suspension parts to get it a roller.
That will feel real progress.
Re-assembly is the best bit.
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I guess we've all been there Gary.
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Impressive results there. 10/10!
I have similar gloominess when working solo on projects for any length of time. My answer is to put down my tools at a convenient point, lock up my unit and leave the UK for three months at a time. Admittedly a bit extreme - work takes me away a lot - and lengthens the end date drastically, but opening that roller shutter on my return always makes me proud of what i've achieved. I then pick up the tools and carry on refreshed. I've always found the tidying up, standing back and taking stock bit invaluable for cracking on. It used to be a burden not having my projects at home but locked away in an industrial unit, however, I now get a lot of satisfaction in dragging my lazy arse over there and putting some proper man hours in. Onwards!
I have similar gloominess when working solo on projects for any length of time. My answer is to put down my tools at a convenient point, lock up my unit and leave the UK for three months at a time. Admittedly a bit extreme - work takes me away a lot - and lengthens the end date drastically, but opening that roller shutter on my return always makes me proud of what i've achieved. I then pick up the tools and carry on refreshed. I've always found the tidying up, standing back and taking stock bit invaluable for cracking on. It used to be a burden not having my projects at home but locked away in an industrial unit, however, I now get a lot of satisfaction in dragging my lazy arse over there and putting some proper man hours in. Onwards!
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Sherbet Lemons - 4oz, loose
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Re: My '72 911T
Monster resto!Alan @ CanfordClassics wrote:Hi, in case it helps also remove the sound deadening of the inside of the new engine lid if you don’t the pins on the letters aren’t long enough for the fixings to connect.
HTH
Alan
Arggh, good info on the sound deadening, i had my lid sent straight to the paint shop and they painted over the sound deadening, i've just painted my letters but had not offered them up. I will have to tackle this for the speednuts to attach.
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Keep it up Gary. It certainly get to you sometimes and a break every now and then works wonders. I've struggling with mine for weeks now with engine issues and like you have stepped away from in for a couple of weeks. Still not sure if I can face it this week so I may just leave it another few days. ![Neutral :|](./images/smilies/icon_neutral.gif)
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Wow, fantastic repairGary71 wrote:Rear section now complete:
And the trim fits!
Tomorrow I’ll find out what lurks beneath here:
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as folks are saying....we all go through this....remember its a hobby and it has no deadline...look at what you have achieved...its feckin amazing son...Gary71 wrote:Think this abandoned coffee tells its own story on this topic!
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....even those that just write out cheques!PeterK wrote:I guess we've all been there Gary.
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Be proud of the fantastic progress you've achieved Gazza........we all are
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72T 2.5... http://ddk-online.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=56183
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77 Carrera 3.0...to 74 3.0RS ... http://ddk-online.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?f=28&t=63389
72T 2.5... http://ddk-online.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=56183
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What Dazzer said
Be proud, stand tall - you’re doing a mighty fine job
Be proud, stand tall - you’re doing a mighty fine job
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My '72 911T
Thanks for all the positivity, really appreciate it! Hopefully I’ll manage a proper day in the garage this weekend.
As a little additional motivation I went to the design studio today for a review and my most awesome design friend had a little gift for me.
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Full custom hot wheels build, 3D printed wheels, hand made front spoiler, metal foiled chrome, custom box and card... maybe I owe him a pint!
He even rebuilt the interior to make it RHD. Only then did he remember my car is LHD![Image](http://emoji.tapatalk-cdn.com/emoji3.png)
As a little additional motivation I went to the design studio today for a review and my most awesome design friend had a little gift for me.
![Image](http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200227/54bda73771e2164f130e2b691ac3655d.jpg)
Full custom hot wheels build, 3D printed wheels, hand made front spoiler, metal foiled chrome, custom box and card... maybe I owe him a pint!
He even rebuilt the interior to make it RHD. Only then did he remember my car is LHD
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+1Bootsy wrote:What Dazzer said
Be proud, stand tall - you’re doing a mighty fine job
Well done Gary, awesome skills. As another writer of cheques I can only applaud.
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What a great present, too!
Cheers, Richard.