1976 RHD 911 restoration thread

[misteralz]

Looks great! Now, please don't ruin it by fitting modern perspex numberplates in that horrible post 2001 typeface. You can get proper ones here:

http://www.classicplatesonline.co.uk/pl ... tAod2EUAjA

They'd set it off a treat.

[n7ppo]

As much as I would like black plates, they are not legal for my '76 so I have brand new ones from Porsche Solihull...

After A LOT of work on the wiring loom (plenty of earthing problems on these cars), plus new stainless heat exchangers, brake discs, pads and clutch, I took the car for a 3000 miles trip to France, Spain and Switzerland... the picture below was taken in front ot the Chateau de Chillon, near Montreux (CH).



It was such a joy... I had to move fuses around a couple of time when one side of the position lights or the electric windows appeared not to be working... I actually sanded all fuse ends and secured the big ones back in place so it should be completely reliable now. By the way, if anybody has any advice on how to reduce the tendency of the engine lid to become ajar after potholes or speed bumps please do share!

The car is not completely finished yet (are they ever) but at least it's rolling now. I need to adjust the driver's door window frame position (it does not compress the door seal enough) and the quarter window on the same side. Also, it has been booked in for a detailing session to improve onto the paint finish (orange peel, wetsanded areas not properly polished and so on). I am a little disappointed by many bodyshop little details to be honest - nothing that can't be fixed, but it should have been already - so like for other cars on here I guess it's not going back to Wales

That said, it does look great - and gets thumbs up from skateboarding teenagers and Bentley Continental drivers alike. It smokes for a couple of seconds on cold start and the engine is sluggish when cold, but it's SO lovely to drive once it warms up - IMHO much more enjoyable than any 3.2 I have driven so I am a very happy boy for sticking to the "underdog" 2.7CIS! The engine makes a fantastic noise (except for the fuel accumulator buzz) and pulls like a train. Brakes are just perfect, this is my chance to thank and recommend SVP in Droitwich for their work on corner weighting, geometry and engine setup. The guy who went through my wiring loom is nothing short of a saint...
Lots of feedback from the steering, I do love holding my lovely Nardi - so thanks again Andy (Lightweight911) for letting it go, I had to fiddle a bit with the horn button to make it work reliably but I am very happy indeed!

I will be sharing more photos of the detailing in the next few weeks, and then the restoration thread will be concluded - time to drive it! I just came back but I feel like getting back on the driver's seat and do another 3000 miles...

Like Mr Moss said on impactbumpers - "How many 30 year old cars can achieve that?"

[Darren65]

I love happy endings!

Great job, enjoy the summer.

[40 scout]

Car looks cool -

I have a spare CIS system, removed from my car, with a nice stainless steel air box inc pop off valve, fuel pump etc etc, shout if your interested for spares.

Cheers

Steve

[misteralz]

As much as I would like black plates, they are not legal for my '76

I know - and I never suggested them! Those guys do proper period-correct white and yellow ones.

Glad you're enjoying it - I'm thoroughly envious.