70 S, RHD, Signal Orange, UK->Australia->UK
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Re: 70 S, RHD, Signal Orange, UK->Australia->UK
Are you rear arches tweaked a little?
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Re: 70 S, RHD, Signal Orange, UK->Australia->UK
Outer profile is standard 1970.Ralph wrote:Are you rear arches tweaked a little?
Barry did roll the inner arches for me. I asked for that because I have a set of 7Rs for the rear which I will probably run with spacers.
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Re: 70 S, RHD, Signal Orange, UK->Australia->UK
i am doing the same, 7R plus spacers so asked Barry to roll my arches as well - great minds etc.....
When will DC start painting? Looking to get my shell in there in November....
When will DC start painting? Looking to get my shell in there in November....
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Re: 70 S, RHD, Signal Orange, UK->Australia->UK
I suppose mine might be finished in November. Or not!Dougieboy1 wrote: When will DC start painting? Looking to get my shell in there in November....
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Re: 70 S, RHD, Signal Orange, UK->Australia->UK
Sheel looks really sweet
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72T 2.5... http://ddk-online.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=56183
73 2.4E ... http://ddk-online.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=44242
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
73 2.4E ... http://ddk-online.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=44242
77 Carrera 3.0...to 74 3.0RS ... http://ddk-online.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?f=28&t=63389
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Re: 70 S, RHD, Signal Orange, UK->Australia->UK
Everything (including the new Porsche panels) has gone back to bare metal as the first stage of paint prep.
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A skim of filler in places, but not tons of the stuff.
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Re: 70 S, RHD, Signal Orange, UK->Australia->UK
And some epoxy primer.
Lovely and tough, offering much better protection against corrosion than was usual in 1969.
Lovely and tough, offering much better protection against corrosion than was usual in 1969.
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Re: 70 S, RHD, Signal Orange, UK->Australia->UK
Takes me back 11 years to see those pictures....lovely stuff...!
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Re: 70 S, RHD, Signal Orange, UK->Australia->UK
Takes me back 11 months..! Exciting times Richard. Look forward to seeing some colour.
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Re: 70 S, RHD, Signal Orange, UK->Australia->UK
Thanks JP, thanks Dave,
Should say: I'm no expert on paint, so if you see anything wrong / questionable - please shout now while we can still fix it.
Cheers, Richard.
Should say: I'm no expert on paint, so if you see anything wrong / questionable - please shout now while we can still fix it.
Cheers, Richard.
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Re: 70 S, RHD, Signal Orange, UK->Australia->UK
Let's start with the front slam drains .inaglasshouse wrote:Thanks JP, thanks Dave,
Should say: I'm no expert on paint, so if you see anything wrong / questionable - please shout now while we can still fix it.
Cheers, Richard.
Will pop down to Steve's in next day or so and beat the little darlings out. Oh well, at least they make an excellent cuppa. Sigh.
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Thanks Barry!Barry wrote: Let's start with the front slam drains .
Will pop down to Steve's in next day or so and beat the little darlings out. Oh well, at least they make an excellent cuppa. Sigh.
A very knowledgable DDK-er sent me a PM today pointing out a cock up. Thank you, just in time...
My fault, I did know about this, but had forgotten somewhere along the line.
To elaborate, what's wrong with this picture? (my car):
Clue from some reference pics of 70/71 cars (with thanks to Giovanni Favelli and David Conklin):
Re: 70 S, RHD, Signal Orange, UK->Australia->UK
Richard, good timing. Mine is about ready for paint. I will watch with interest. Currently have three versions of Gemini Blue to choose from. The one I think is the closet is the lightest shade of blue from the three paint suppliers.
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Re: 70 S, RHD, Signal Orange, UK->Australia->UK
Hi Tom,
I feel your pain. Colour choice next week for me, I think...
Gemini is pretty light. Sure that's a great help!
Anyway my cock-up is...
.... the highlighted drain holes are not correct for a 1970 car. I'm told they were introduced for the '74 model year. You all knew that, right?
*** edit - Darren, Gitesh, Mike say mid '73 model year and I'm sure they are right. Either way mine is wrong ***
As mentioned above, Barry is willing and able to fix immediately. Many thanks Barry. Still in first coat of primer, just in time.
Right then, any more details I've got wrong? Time to shout. Massive thanks for the help so far.
Cheers, Richard.
I feel your pain. Colour choice next week for me, I think...
Gemini is pretty light. Sure that's a great help!
Anyway my cock-up is...
.... the highlighted drain holes are not correct for a 1970 car. I'm told they were introduced for the '74 model year. You all knew that, right?
*** edit - Darren, Gitesh, Mike say mid '73 model year and I'm sure they are right. Either way mine is wrong ***
As mentioned above, Barry is willing and able to fix immediately. Many thanks Barry. Still in first coat of primer, just in time.
Right then, any more details I've got wrong? Time to shout. Massive thanks for the help so far.
Cheers, Richard.
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