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Re: Restoration of my 1971 911T Targa
Posted: Mon May 16, 2022 7:39 pm
by Neilnaz
I have primed the engine compartment mounting plate
Primed:
Part way through painting:
I need to sand this back as I hadn’t prepared the panel well enough. I know it isn’t hugely important but it is good to get things right.
Cheers, Neil
Re: Restoration of my 1971 911T Targa
Posted: Mon May 16, 2022 7:59 pm
by Gary71
It’s annoying you only notice the prep issues once you put the top coat on, happened so many times!
Good progress
Re: Restoration of my 1971 911T Targa
Posted: Wed May 18, 2022 11:10 am
by Neilnaz
Well I tried to persevere with the painting sanding back a little and trying to get rid of the imperfections. It was clear that I needed to get back to completely bare metal before starting again. It goes to show that cutting corners wastes more time than doing it properly.
It looks quite nice brushed but I think painted black is the go.
Cheers, Neil
Re: Restoration of my 1971 911T Targa
Posted: Fri May 20, 2022 7:34 am
by Neilnaz
The Second attempt has been far more successful with regards the preparation and painting of the panel.
I have cleaned most of the units to be reinstalled and am part way through sorting out the short wiring loom and connectors.
Cheers, Neil
Re: Restoration of my 1971 911T Targa
Posted: Fri May 20, 2022 8:29 am
by hot66
Bet you’re pleased with that this time round
Re: Restoration of my 1971 911T Targa
Posted: Fri May 20, 2022 8:38 am
by Gary71
Looks good
You can get new stickers for the electrical bits from Åke Olsson if you start getting really obsessed!
Re: Restoration of my 1971 911T Targa
Posted: Fri May 20, 2022 10:31 am
by Neilnaz
Yes quite pleased. I think I am going to keep the electrical bits as they are. I want to get the balance right between tidy and restored. There is a label on Bosch regulator.
The rear screen relay thingummybob also looks good:
I think the whole setup will look great when finished.
Cheers, Neil
Re: Restoration of my 1971 911T Targa
Posted: Fri May 20, 2022 10:37 am
by Gary71
Good idea, I gave my CDI box a quick once over with a red scotchbrite to freshen it up, then hid the whole lot under a cover
Re: Restoration of my 1971 911T Targa
Posted: Fri May 20, 2022 11:03 am
by Neilnaz
Oooppss I called it a Regulator rather than CDI - my bad.
Re: Restoration of my 1971 911T Targa
Posted: Fri May 20, 2022 11:18 am
by Gary71
Think the regulator is the other square bit!
Re: Restoration of my 1971 911T Targa
Posted: Tue May 24, 2022 8:52 am
by Neilnaz
I have been working on some of the bright work which got some wear and tear as is to be expected. I will be replacing the rubber mounting strips and bump strips but cleaning up the aluminium trim itself.
You can see the difference between before and after here:
Here are the trims I will be cleaning up. I am using a series of sandpaper from 80 all the way through to 2000. I realise that these are likely to be anodised but they are scuffed up.
I am quite happy with how the trim is turning out.
Cheers, Neil
Re: Restoration of my 1971 911T Targa
Posted: Mon Apr 17, 2023 1:18 am
by Neilnaz
Hi All, I haven't updated this thread in quite some time. Apologies.
Rear coming together
Parts having been plated
Rebuilt pedal box suing some of the parts pictured above
More plated jewellery
The rear is looking good
Cheers, Neil
Re: Restoration of my 1971 911T Targa
Posted: Mon Apr 17, 2023 1:23 am
by Neilnaz
The front is also coming together
The bumper ready to be installed
Rear quarters looking even better
Some badges and lettering
Before
After
Starter Motor looking tidy
Brake Master Cylinder
Cheers, Neil
Re: Restoration of my 1971 911T Targa
Posted: Mon Apr 17, 2023 1:25 am
by Neilnaz
The After photo was meant to look like so:
Cheers, Neil
Re: Restoration of my 1971 911T Targa
Posted: Mon Apr 17, 2023 6:56 am
by sladey
Nice