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by craig001
Thu Dec 03, 2009 6:34 pm
Forum: For Sale - Porsche Parts/Misc etc.
Topic: BREAKING 911 '74 3.0 RS lookalike.
Replies: 14
Views: 1045

Hi Ian,

If you end up cutting the shell up for panels, I'd be interested in the rear seat basins (if not rotten)!

Thanks,
Craig.
by craig001
Fri Nov 13, 2009 3:39 pm
Forum: Classic Porsche General Chat
Topic: What movie?
Replies: 5
Views: 270

Not sure of the film but the guy on the left needs to aim down a bit if he wants to live.. :shock:
by craig001
Wed Nov 11, 2009 8:47 pm
Forum: Classic Porsche General Chat
Topic: Defend Spa
Replies: 15
Views: 638

Done
by craig001
Sat Sep 19, 2009 8:07 pm
Forum: Porsche Restoration Threads
Topic: 912 outlaw project
Replies: 966
Views: 71130

I have heard of very good results from rustoleum paints, mirror finishes if you spend the time flatting back etc between coats, will be interesting to see how you get on! :)
by craig001
Tue Sep 15, 2009 1:24 pm
Forum: Porsche Technical advice and help
Topic: rust treatments
Replies: 12
Views: 549

Dont leave it!! Bilt hamber do some pretty effective treatments/preventions: http://www.bilthamber.com/corrosionremoval.html http://www.bilthamber.com/corrosionprevention.html Key is to get rid of as much as possible before using chemicals..... use a wire wheel/brush or a spot blaster if you have a ...
by craig001
Thu Sep 03, 2009 12:26 pm
Forum: Porsche Past Events & Pictures
Topic: VW Action at santa pod this coming weekend?
Replies: 7
Views: 355

Not there for Action this weekend (wish I was) but going next weekend for the FIA European finals ...... And my stag do! 22 of the lads camped for 4 days, Its gonna get messy! :lol:
by craig001
Tue Aug 04, 2009 8:06 am
Forum: Classic Porsche General Chat
Topic: Porsche Archive app launched for iPhone
Replies: 27
Views: 986

We were playing with the fart noise generator app (iFart) down the pub last night, Havent laughed that hard in a long time!
by craig001
Mon Jun 22, 2009 11:17 am
Forum: Classic Porsche General Chat
Topic: petrol price rant/question
Replies: 9
Views: 512

johnM wrote:The oil companies are doing soooooo bad I didnt even get a pay rise this year :cry: Still they havent asked us to swim to work yet :lol:

Yeah, thats what they tell you, then they'll announce record profits again :cussing:
by craig001
Mon Jun 22, 2009 8:56 am
Forum: Classic Porsche General Chat
Topic: petrol price rant/question
Replies: 9
Views: 512

petrol price rant/question

Can someone explain to me the rising prices at the fuel pumps? This maybe simplistic and possibly just wrong, but last summer crude was priced at $150 a barrel, this equated to roughly £1.20 a litre of go-go juice. Then crude nose-dived to approx $40 a barrel, we saw pump prices drop to 85p/litre (i...
by craig001
Thu May 14, 2009 1:21 pm
Forum: Classic Porsche General Chat
Topic: How long have you owned your car?
Replies: 38
Views: 1769

I bought mine when I was 24, 5 years ago, then found out a lot of insurance companies wont insure porsches until your 25 or in some cases 30, Doh! found one though that did it for a few hundred quid so got away with it!
by craig001
Sun Feb 15, 2009 1:36 pm
Forum: Classic Porsche General Chat
Topic: safe way of payment to USA
Replies: 3
Views: 343

I did an international funds transfer through lloyds tsb (my bank). I cant remember what it cost but I dont think it was too damaging. kind of like doing any other transfer of money from account to account but as its international I couldnt do it online, had to speak to them on the phone. Ask your b...
by craig001
Thu Jan 08, 2009 1:12 pm
Forum: Classic Porsche General Chat
Topic: Camera for beginners ?
Replies: 90
Views: 4682

You can get some amazing photos with one of these:

http://www.pixmania.co.uk/uk/uk/913581/ ... black.html
by craig001
Mon Nov 24, 2008 7:52 am
Forum: Pre 1974 - Porsche 911 (longhood)
Topic: Duff horn relay?
Replies: 2
Views: 204

The relay is switching but maybe the contacts are dirty or duff.
A standard 12V auto relay costs a couple of pounds, just replace it if in doubt.
by craig001
Mon Nov 24, 2008 7:44 am
Forum: Classic Porsche General Chat
Topic: Your Porsche pic of the day......
Replies: 28619
Views: 2219881

Just had a good look at the great stuff in this thread, an hour well spent! Here are a few from the Register archive... Classic Le Mans, Brands and a few faces... http://www.912register.co.uk/register/3.jpg I know Le Mans is a marathon but running it is taking it to extremes..... :wink: Ha Ha! Flin...
by craig001
Thu Oct 09, 2008 5:53 pm
Forum: Porsche Restoration Threads
Topic: Need advice about this 964 rust repair please..
Replies: 4
Views: 648

Ive done this on mine... Although it wasnt that bad! You can take the screen out by carefully applying pressure on the glass from the inside with your foot, start at the top and push firmly but carefully, get some one on the outside to get their fingers under the seal and try and prize the seal off ...