So it started with an MOT.... in 2012

[sladey]

I've done it viewtopic.php?f=28&t=6932&start=1380

[1968911s]

Carb rebuild? Who should be on my short list? Who have you used?

Many thanks Rich

[1968911s]

Also what are people's thoughts on drive shafts? In my box of bits taken off are later units. Should I consider this a sensible upgrade or should I pursue period correct? Pretty much all else on car is original.

Thoughts ?

[DEEMAN]

Carbs - Chris at Fenn Lane. Drive shafts, well, keep it standard - they are tough enough for most uses.

Just my tuppence

You will go through the 'How many more bits to do!!' phase. I did, am doing and will for a while yet!

Keep the faith


Ian

[1968911s]

So many bolts Ian..... And how did they all get in the same bag?

I think someone would make a fortune with a labelled OEM bolt restoration kit!

[1968911s]

Turn signal / indicators question, what was the correct combination of surround for the lens for model year 1968? Some have suggested this was black rather than sliver?

Thanks Rich

[DEEMAN]

It was chrome until the early '70's Rich. They weren't black until then.

Ian

[1968911s]

Perfect thanks Ian

[Lightweight_911]

To elaborate a little on Ian's answer - on swb models the 'rim' around the lens was part of the metal lamp housing itself (ie not part of the lens) & was chromed.

The lwb models had easily replaceable separate lenses with either a silver rim ('69-'72) or black rim ('73-on).

[1968911s]

What have people used to secure/glue replacement lens into housing?

[Lightweight_911]

It's many years since I last did that job so there may be more suitable techniques used now but I used an electric soldering iron to melt the tabs over at the back of the housing & sealed any gaps between the lens & housing on the front with a thin bead of clear silicon.

[1968911s]

Hi has anyone been through the nuts and bolts required for restoration replacement?

Eg

Transmission tunnel 701
M6x10#2
M6 Spring washer #2
M8x15#3
M8 Lock washer #3
M8x32#1
M8 lock washer #1
M8 nut#1

If not I am about to have a go for 1968 swb.

Plan is to figure out ball park quantities of bolts required (eg 88 M8x1x25 ) , and then have project packs for each section of the rebuild.

Can someone confirm if all fasteners are yellow zinc or if there are bolts with other coating for interior or for fixing panels?

Help appreciated as ever

Rich

[DEEMAN]

You might find this post helpful if you haven't seen it Rich.
http://www.early911sregistry.org/forums ... olt+finish
Be aware that cadmium was not licenced in Germany in the early days but not sure if it was by 1968. Many parts were clear zinc plated but there are a number of different finishes (detailed on the item description in the parts catalogue).

Cheers

Ian

[1968911s]

Very interesting information copied this from the other forum on coatings



Some folk are suggesting it is better to reuse original bolts rather than replace. Does anyone have pictures of original bolt heads for 1968?

And to Ian's point what colour coatings might have been used?


Thanks Rich

[1968911s]

So I understand bolt head marking are detailed as picture, does anyone know if specific makes were used for different part of the car, or was it the are that any bolt was interchangeable and all would be correct for Swb particularly 1968?

Thanks Rich