Page 51 of 51

Re: 356 Speedster Flat6 outlaw build

Posted: Fri Jan 28, 2022 3:33 pm
by greg356a
Never been overly happy with the mountings and fixings for the hardtop. You are kinda left on your own to find solutions as far as how to is concerned.

Originally I used rivnuts at the back which are great in thin steel but really poor in thick fibreglass. I have come up with a new solution which is to used M14 left hand thread bolts which have been drilled and tapped with a M8 x1.5 thread. This will allow a very positive fixing in the rear bulkhead. I will use spreader washers and rubber washers for water sealing. There will also be 4 mounting points, two at the back under the rear window and two on each 1/4 window pillar. I found some lever cams which will allow them to be screwed in and levered tight to squash the gaskets. Local engineering shop did the machining for me and also added a chamfer in the bolt head to aid locating the M8 cam thread. The shop actually did it next day for me, cant ask for better service.

Hope to get these fitted tomorrow, will add more pictures.

ImageUntitled

ImageUntitled

So car is booked into the upholsterers for new carpet and head lining for the hardtop. This means it would be finished ish.

Re: 356 Speedster Flat6 outlaw build

Posted: Fri Jan 28, 2022 8:41 pm
by rhd racer
Neat solution!

Re: 356 Speedster Flat6 outlaw build

Posted: Thu Apr 28, 2022 4:50 pm
by greg356a
Work seems to be getting in the way of fun lately, so got some help locally;

ImageUntitled

ImageUntitled

ImageUntitled

ImageUntitled

ImageUntitled

ImageUntitled

I did manage to apply the sound proofing everywhere. Used a Porsche style black polypropylene carpet. Slightly off script with pepita door pockets, but it came down to making things fit rather than originality.

Re: 356 Speedster Flat6 outlaw build

Posted: Fri Apr 29, 2022 2:33 pm
by greg356a
The speedster interior is now finished, new carpets, and finished door cards really pleased with the result. Amazing difference makes to the car.

Pictures don't really the work work justice.

ImageUntitled

ImageUntitled

Just the hardtop headliner to finish

Re: 356 Speedster Flat6 outlaw build

Posted: Fri Apr 29, 2022 5:19 pm
by jury
Lovely updates, I do like bit of Houndstooth 8)

Re: 356 Speedster Flat6 outlaw build

Posted: Fri May 06, 2022 5:12 pm
by greg356a
Do you ever finish a car which is hand built? All but completion of a few minor tied up issues and any ongoing maintenance and running issues I think I might be there, maybe.

Bring on the summer of fun :)

Tried to get some better interior pics;

ImageUntitled

ImageUntitled

ImageUntitled

ImageUntitled

ImageUntitled

Re: 356 Speedster Flat6 outlaw build

Posted: Fri May 06, 2022 5:15 pm
by Bootsy
Looks great

Re: 356 Speedster Flat6 outlaw build

Posted: Tue May 10, 2022 3:58 pm
by 911hillclimber
Looks finished too!
:)

Re: 356 Speedster Flat6 outlaw build

Posted: Wed Sep 07, 2022 3:03 pm
by greg356a
One last small 3.2 addition;

[url=https://flic.kr/p/2nKcQgs]Image

Re: 356 Speedster Flat6 outlaw build

Posted: Sat Oct 15, 2022 3:01 pm
by greg356a
My work is done :)

ImageUntitled