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Re: Resto thread for 119100008 69t
Posted: Tue Oct 18, 2022 8:47 pm
by Tosh
leedurrant73 wrote: ↑Wed Jun 09, 2021 8:36 pm
Hello,
I have never found enough info on the car unfortunately.
It was sold new in London but never registered and shipped to South Africa.
Was the 1st RHD 69t sportomatic manufactured that year (I think) but is now manual.
1 of 6 first batch production cars shipped to Uk for MY 69.
So not special from what I know. 00009 was the Earl’s Court car.
Really wish I could find more info but tried for years.
1st owner: M Black 148 the water gardens, Edgware rd. sw2.
The car came back to Uk in 2000.
I would think one of the earliest 69t cars in existence- Oct 68?
Appreciate you asking
Coincidentally, this is back on the market. 69E Sporto, Earls Court car, with a Sth African connection.
https://www.carandclassic.com/auctions/ ... 11e-nrLVx8
Re: Resto thread for 119100008 69t
Posted: Tue Oct 18, 2022 9:04 pm
by leedurrant73
Hey what’s the South African connection on this car. The was in the Earl’s Court show of 69 with the sister car to mine. 119100009. Arfor’s car.
So wish I found something but given up hope. Thanks buddy
Re: Resto thread for 119100008 69t
Posted: Tue Oct 18, 2022 9:06 pm
by leedurrant73
There was also a blue S in the show and that is still around too. I spoke to the chap a while back
Re: Resto thread for 119100008 69t
Posted: Mon Oct 24, 2022 1:28 pm
by Tosh
leedurrant73 wrote: ↑Tue Oct 18, 2022 9:04 pm
Hey what’s the South African connection on this car. The was in the Earl’s Court show of 69 with the sister car to mine. 119100009. Arfor’s car.
it was sold from the stand to Mrs Oppenheimer (Mr O was head of De Beers, headquartered in Sth Africa)
Re: Resto thread for 119100008 69t
Posted: Mon Oct 24, 2022 3:08 pm
by leedurrant73
My car would have looked exactly the same and was a sporto originally. Same colour but a T sporto.
Re: Resto thread for 119100008 69t
Posted: Mon Oct 24, 2022 3:09 pm
by leedurrant73
My car would have looked exactly the same and was a sporto originally. Same colour but a T sporto. Always makes you wonder if a connection some how ?
Resto thread for 119100008 69t
Posted: Sun Nov 13, 2022 7:44 pm
by leedurrant73
Hello, can anyone tell me what the hole is to the lower right ?
It’s the panel below the rear quarter window near the the rear seat area. Looks like there is welding inside the hole?
Both sides have the same.
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Re: Resto thread for 119100008 69t
Posted: Mon Nov 14, 2022 12:52 am
by IanM
This car also have it. Nothing to worry about.
Re: Resto thread for 119100008 69t
Posted: Mon Nov 14, 2022 8:53 am
by deano
Those holes simply provide access to the cavity behind, like many others. They wouldn't normally have weld, so perhaps an old repair and worth investigating I think
Re: Resto thread for 119100008 69t
Posted: Mon Nov 14, 2022 9:16 am
by leedurrant73
ok will check it out tonight - thanks
Resto thread for 119100008 69t
Posted: Mon Jan 02, 2023 6:20 pm
by leedurrant73
Hello and happy new year.
Need some help,
Picture above is the front window wiper area. The lip which holds the seal is perforated. I know design 911 does a windshield scuttle repair panel.
But does anyone sell the lip only ?
Thanks.
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Re: Resto thread for 119100008 69t
Posted: Mon Jan 02, 2023 7:15 pm
by Gary71
Hi Lee,
I used part of the restoration design panel for the corner area on both sides and fabricated a larger area of the lip where it needed it.
The little triangle in the bottom of that shot looks a bit ropey so probably should come out.
Re: Resto thread for 119100008 69t
Posted: Mon Jan 02, 2023 7:30 pm
by leedurrant73
Hey thanks Gary. So just buy the scuttle panel and use what is required….. ok thanks bud.
Resto thread for 119100008 69t
Posted: Mon Jan 02, 2023 7:34 pm
by leedurrant73
Today I managed to find time to remove paint from front partition panel.
I’m unsure if I should try and keep the original and patch it up… or replace it?
I’ve already got a new panel but wondering if I should have certain areas repaired. I have an original Porsche front lip I could fit?
What’s your thought?
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Re: Resto thread for 119100008 69t
Posted: Mon Jan 02, 2023 8:12 pm
by Gary71
I repaired mine that was worse than that, however if I had my time again I’d replace it as rebuilding those corners is an absolute pain!
