Targa Backdate and Restoration - Completed !
Posted: Sat Dec 30, 2006 1:53 pm
After a nearly a year not going anywhere, my Targa project has taken a massive step forward. At the hands of DDK's very own Barry, I now have a very solid Backdated Targa shell 
Here's an overview of the work that has been needed on a what appeared to be a good condition early galvanised RHD Targa shell. Which to my relief, turned out to be at least straight !
With this sort rust around the rear cross member, both rear wings were removed
Only to find that this was the right decision !! The boot release cable had been a platform for the mud to collect with the inevitable consequences...
Generally though the rusty bits were quite limited and cutting back didn't need to go too far. Typically like this.
All still good an clean inside the box sections
The base of the targa bar had just started to weaken, and was cut out and replaced with hand made panels. Where there was rust , the metal was cut out and new fitted.
Some typical IB rust trap areas!
But going backdate, the bumper mounts were removed and flattened off and a new (recovered) slam panel was fitted.
and the wing top areas were given the cut out and let in procedure. The Offside needing significantly more work !!
Pleasing result eh !
The offside opened up for all to see
Not too bad as it turned out. I'd been prepared for new inner and outer silll, and a whole new jacking point and reinforcing plate.... Only the reinforcing plate was used in the end, along with a genuine 993 sill and a replacement kidney bowl
The 993 sill did require the depressions taking out first though !
The bottom of the inner wheel arch
given the treatment
As was the B post lock area
and where it joins top the sill.
and the near side boot release...
Like the door fit too
And on christmas eve, this is how it left to go to the paintshop.
Many thanks to Barry. I cannot speak too highly of the work and skill devoted to getting another 911 back on the road.
Here's an overview of the work that has been needed on a what appeared to be a good condition early galvanised RHD Targa shell. Which to my relief, turned out to be at least straight !
With this sort rust around the rear cross member, both rear wings were removed
Only to find that this was the right decision !! The boot release cable had been a platform for the mud to collect with the inevitable consequences...
Generally though the rusty bits were quite limited and cutting back didn't need to go too far. Typically like this.
All still good an clean inside the box sections
The base of the targa bar had just started to weaken, and was cut out and replaced with hand made panels. Where there was rust , the metal was cut out and new fitted.
Some typical IB rust trap areas!
But going backdate, the bumper mounts were removed and flattened off and a new (recovered) slam panel was fitted.
and the wing top areas were given the cut out and let in procedure. The Offside needing significantly more work !!
Pleasing result eh !
The offside opened up for all to see
Not too bad as it turned out. I'd been prepared for new inner and outer silll, and a whole new jacking point and reinforcing plate.... Only the reinforcing plate was used in the end, along with a genuine 993 sill and a replacement kidney bowl
The 993 sill did require the depressions taking out first though !
The bottom of the inner wheel arch
given the treatment
As was the B post lock area
and where it joins top the sill.
and the near side boot release...
Like the door fit too
And on christmas eve, this is how it left to go to the paintshop.
Many thanks to Barry. I cannot speak too highly of the work and skill devoted to getting another 911 back on the road.
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. The basic principle for all of this sort of thing (heavily shaped, small repairs). Paper or card pattern, rough out in steel (1st picture), tidy up by beating upon something with correct shape held in vise (2nd / 3rd pictures), weld in, linish up and home for tea and toast