From ‘72T to 2.5 S/T: GeLo #44
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Today's NOS purchase...
Whether they'll make it onto the car or not remains to be seen, but I just had to have them - they look like goddamn howitzers!
I have my Eisenmann Sport 2-in, 2-out muffler being built at the moment as well if I can't find my ear plugs, but I'm reliably assured the noise is like nothing else...
Whether they'll make it onto the car or not remains to be seen, but I just had to have them - they look like goddamn howitzers!
I have my Eisenmann Sport 2-in, 2-out muffler being built at the moment as well if I can't find my ear plugs, but I'm reliably assured the noise is like nothing else...
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Re: From ‘72T to 2.5 S/T: GeLo #44
Wow. That shell looks good
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Well, having cut the rear section of both quarters off, what happened to the car in the accident is unfortunately not a lot clearer - it seems that the rear end has somehow been pinched-in on both sides, making it about 60-80mm narrower than it should be:
Fortunately Angus reckons it can be straightened out on the Celette jig and no new panels will be required (other than what we believe we will need at the moment, unless the media blasting and schutz removal reveals any more rust).
Onwards!
Fortunately Angus reckons it can be straightened out on the Celette jig and no new panels will be required (other than what we believe we will need at the moment, unless the media blasting and schutz removal reveals any more rust).
Onwards!
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Re: From ‘72T to 2.5 S/T: GeLo #44
That seems a hell of a big difference - has someone welded in the wrong panel and then made it fit?
The simple things you see are all complicated
I look pretty young but I'm just backdated yeah
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80mm? That's over 3" yet the engine cover fitted?
Hope Greatworth can detail the pulls needed to get it true.
At least the rest of the shell is strong to keep that true while the pull happens.
We all wish you good luck!
Hope Greatworth can detail the pulls needed to get it true.
At least the rest of the shell is strong to keep that true while the pull happens.
We all wish you good luck!
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Re: From ‘72T to 2.5 S/T: GeLo #44
What is that RHD car on the side of yours? The nose of the inner front wings indicate SWB. Something rare?
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Not sure! You’ll have to ask Camperco!IanM wrote:What is that RHD car on the side of yours? The nose of the inner front wings indicate SWB. Something rare?
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Re: From ‘72T to 2.5 S/T: GeLo #44
Quick update as I haven’t posted for a while - not much to report on the shell but work has been ongoing on the engine (cases shuffle pinned machined, boat tailed, line honed, new oil squirters fitted, oil bypass valve opened up and cylinder heads twin-plugged) in the meantime.
I’ve also continued assembling all sorts of parts including NOS euro-spec turn indicator lenses & housings front & rear, full set of restored ‘S’ gauges (tacho to be converted), repro parts for Heinzmann extinguisher, an 8”x15 unrestored Fuchs rim dated 6/73 (okay but a bit later than I’d ideally like), oil lines (thanks inaglasshouse and billy bean), NOS clutch release bearing and exhaust muffler straps (thanks again billy bean), and a NOS very rare set of f & r fibreglass arches from Russell Edmonds (yes they did make them, and not just in steel, and/or fibreglass wings), so not too bad all in all, but the main work to blast the shell and do all the metalwork won’t start until around June due to Angus’ 3 month lead time - he’s a man in demand! (and deservedly so)
I’ve also continued assembling all sorts of parts including NOS euro-spec turn indicator lenses & housings front & rear, full set of restored ‘S’ gauges (tacho to be converted), repro parts for Heinzmann extinguisher, an 8”x15 unrestored Fuchs rim dated 6/73 (okay but a bit later than I’d ideally like), oil lines (thanks inaglasshouse and billy bean), NOS clutch release bearing and exhaust muffler straps (thanks again billy bean), and a NOS very rare set of f & r fibreglass arches from Russell Edmonds (yes they did make them, and not just in steel, and/or fibreglass wings), so not too bad all in all, but the main work to blast the shell and do all the metalwork won’t start until around June due to Angus’ 3 month lead time - he’s a man in demand! (and deservedly so)
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Re: From ‘72T to 2.5 S/T: GeLo #44
Thanks Mark!
A massive - and very expensive - challenge I’ve embarked on here, not least because the 21 ‘72 SRs (as they are correctly known - i.e. 911 S with M491 racing option) were extremely rare and remain largely undocumented, but at least the shell’s great and a lot of the period-correct parts are coming together already. However I’m sure there’ll be plenty of headaches ahead before it turns a wheel in anger!
Your GeLo stickers will look superb on it though!
A massive - and very expensive - challenge I’ve embarked on here, not least because the 21 ‘72 SRs (as they are correctly known - i.e. 911 S with M491 racing option) were extremely rare and remain largely undocumented, but at least the shell’s great and a lot of the period-correct parts are coming together already. However I’m sure there’ll be plenty of headaches ahead before it turns a wheel in anger!
Your GeLo stickers will look superb on it though!
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Re: From ‘72T to 2.5 S/T: GeLo #44
Small fan to fit your mag fan housing sir?…
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Re: From ‘72T to 2.5 S/T: GeLo #44
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1988 3.2 Carrera backdate, Black
2001 996 Turbo, Lapis blue (am I allowed to put that here?)
I'm looking for a pre-impact bumper 911S or other high-revving 911 to restore - please let me know if you see one.
Re: From ‘72T to 2.5 S/T: GeLo #44
Nothing like that I’m afraid!
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From ‘72T to 2.5 S/T: GeLo #44
…still, £1,800 was all profit!
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Re: From ‘72T to 2.5 S/T: GeLo #44
And I thought Porsche prices were crazy.
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1970 911T, Signal orange (Restoration thread)
1988 3.2 Carrera backdate, Black
2001 996 Turbo, Lapis blue (am I allowed to put that here?)
I'm looking for a pre-impact bumper 911S or other high-revving 911 to restore - please let me know if you see one.
1988 3.2 Carrera backdate, Black
2001 996 Turbo, Lapis blue (am I allowed to put that here?)
I'm looking for a pre-impact bumper 911S or other high-revving 911 to restore - please let me know if you see one.