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by defianty
Mon Jan 06, 2020 6:00 pm
Forum: Classic Porsche General Chat
Topic: Hedingham is back!
Replies: 21
Views: 1292

Re: Hedingham is back!

Excellent, it's in the diary!
by defianty
Sat Jan 04, 2020 8:39 am
Forum: Porsche 914
Topic: Better without!
Replies: 8
Views: 763

Re: Better without!

Looks great Keith! Huge improvement.
by defianty
Sat Dec 28, 2019 12:30 pm
Forum: Porsche Technical advice and help
Topic: PMO Carburetor help needed
Replies: 1
Views: 217

PMO Carburetor help needed

Some of you may have seen my build thread where I mentioned I stripped down my PMO's for a good clean. Sitting around for a couple of years with remnants of old fuel in didn't do them any favours. Now all clean and back together I'm having an issue I can't find a solution to and I need help. So with...
by defianty
Fri Dec 13, 2019 5:58 pm
Forum: Porsche Restoration Threads
Topic: 914 2.0 > 3.0 GT Conversion
Replies: 604
Views: 50098

Re: 914 2.0 > 3.0 GT Conversion

So I stripped down the carbs and gave them a thorough clean. One litre of carb cleaner later and a few replacement gaskets they look much better and hopefully will perform as good as they look. Taking the carbs off it was plain to see I didn't do the best job in repainting the engine shroud. It had ...
by defianty
Fri Dec 13, 2019 9:44 am
Forum: Porsche 914
Topic: Bye bye bumpers...
Replies: 21
Views: 1821

Re: Bye bye bumpers...

Where did you source the bumpers from Keith? Looking to get myself a set in the future. I bought them from Angus at Greatworth Classics who I believe is looking to do them. I think they probably originated from FSH GFK in Germany https://www.f-s-h.com/914 Thanks. I know them well. All James's and m...
by defianty
Fri Dec 13, 2019 6:36 am
Forum: Porsche 914
Topic: Bye bye bumpers...
Replies: 21
Views: 1821

Re: Bye bye bumpers...

Where did you source the bumpers from Keith? Looking to get myself a set in the future.
by defianty
Tue Dec 10, 2019 6:09 pm
Forum: Porsche 914
Topic: Project Blue Book
Replies: 291
Views: 76614

Re: Project Blue Book

:cheers: :cheers: :cheers: :cheers:

Fantastic!
by defianty
Tue Dec 10, 2019 9:26 am
Forum: Porsche 914
Topic: Bye bye bumpers...
Replies: 21
Views: 1821

Re: Bye bye bumpers...

Looks better already!
by defianty
Mon Dec 09, 2019 3:53 pm
Forum: Porsche 914
Topic: With or without...
Replies: 24
Views: 1805

Re: With or without...

Personally never been a fan of the negative side stripes, so for me, and just me by the looks of it, without :lol:

However I do like the positive stripes.

Image

Stance is looking spot on Keith.
by defianty
Sun Dec 08, 2019 8:03 am
Forum: Porsche 914
Topic: Project Blue Book
Replies: 291
Views: 76614

Re: Project Blue Book

Beautiful details Chief!
by defianty
Sun Dec 01, 2019 9:37 am
Forum: Classic Porsche General Chat
Topic: Painting engine shrouds
Replies: 18
Views: 673

Re: Painting engine shrouds

Hi Stephen, There is a company in the US that reproduce these. I can’t remember the source but I can try an find out if you like. Kind regards Gitesh . Best quality aftermarket version I've had came from Damon Josz at Series 900: http://www.series900.com/ . Many thanks guys. I'll make an inquiry.
by defianty
Sat Nov 30, 2019 12:52 pm
Forum: Classic Porsche General Chat
Topic: Painting engine shrouds
Replies: 18
Views: 673

Re: Painting engine shrouds

Powder coat is baked at 400°F

I know there are techniques to Powder coat non metallic items but they need to be able to withstand the heat.
by defianty
Sat Nov 30, 2019 11:47 am
Forum: Classic Porsche General Chat
Topic: Painting engine shrouds
Replies: 18
Views: 673

Re: Painting engine shrouds

210bhp wrote:it would be a shame to spoil that lovely car with a painted shroud.


Regards
Mike
I agree Mike, but with the limited look around I've had I can't find one that suits my pocket at the moment. :(