On to the next project:

Lightweight_911 · Post by **Lightweight_911** » Mon Dec 04, 2006 5:02 pm

Jason - I think you would be better starting a new thread on this Targa.

Alan @ CanfordClassics · Wed Dec 06, 2006 7:19 pm

Hi,

Quick update.
New parts have started to arrive so things can progress again. I have picked up the newly rebuilt alternator so the motor is now complete. The wheels have been polished and are of to be anodised (picked up the re-plated suspension parts whilst there). All the new bushes, bearings and ball joints are here so the suspension can be put back together. Rather than buy new I also had the original nuts polished and these will be re-anodised black.

Sad I know

Hope to have the shell in primer by the weekend, so will try and get some more pics soon.

Alan

New (re-furbished) alternator with new 16 x 1 nut (I have had 20 made as these are really hard to find.

New suspension and roll bar bushes

Front suspension parts

Oh - nuts

Lightweight_911 · Post by **Lightweight_911** » Wed Dec 06, 2006 7:29 pm

This looks as though it's heading for the record as the fastest early 911 restoration...

Jasam_Mx · Post by **Jasam_Mx** » Wed Dec 06, 2006 10:59 pm

Great job there andy!!!

Lightweight_911 · Post by **Lightweight_911** » Wed Dec 06, 2006 11:01 pm

Thanks but it's Alan who's restoring the car !...

Jasam_Mx · Post by **Jasam_Mx** » Wed Dec 06, 2006 11:17 pm

LOL sorry

misplacing names

GJ ALAN

Alan @ CanfordClassics · Thu Dec 07, 2006 8:26 pm

Hi,

The front suspension is now back together with new strut inserts, ball joints, discs, brakes lines , bushes. Things are progressing well, but as with any resto there is always more to do. For me the art is in working on several areas all at the same time.

Thanks

Alan

Before

After

Before

After

Ferry Man · Post by **Ferry Man** » Thu Dec 07, 2006 10:08 pm

Alan.UK wrote: Before

After

So Alan, the speed you go at, I'm guessing there's maybe half an hour between those shots?

Jasam_Mx · Post by **Jasam_Mx** » Fri Dec 08, 2006 3:27 pm

Thats really fast Alan, are you going to make it a bit resto? or keep it mostly stock?

GJ and have a nice day everyone!

bjmullan · Post by **bjmullan** » Fri Dec 08, 2006 3:50 pm

I so love this post

Jasam_Mx · Post by **Jasam_Mx** » Tue Dec 19, 2006 3:54 pm

Hi Alan, how is the Targa going? so many days without news I'm starting to worry that you've finished it and bought another car

Have a nice day

Alan @ CanfordClassics · Tue Dec 19, 2006 7:24 pm

Hi,

I have bit busy working on a few other car bits and yes, I am also looking to buy another car

. I will get some up date pics tomorrow, and I think you will be surprised.

Thanks

Alan

MdR · Post by **MdR** » Wed Dec 20, 2006 2:15 pm

Erm. I have been 'restoring' my '51 beetle since 1999...
Alan - I've said it before & I'll say it agian - you amaze me.
How do you find the time?!

autohausdolby · Post by **autohausdolby** » Wed Dec 20, 2006 4:06 pm

Awesome

912uk · Post by **912uk** » Wed Dec 20, 2006 4:28 pm

Alan

looking good...

Andy and I bought this paint we spoke about I have had a go with it and it;s looking good already on a few bits seams to be 100% the same stuff I used in the water board..

OH as per our chat looks like I will be going to Brum in Jan if this helps as I need to see the man my self..will PM dates etc..