Here I am, back.......
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Here I am, back.......
Well hello everyone - those that I know and those that I don't
Some years ago I bought a RHD 912 shell, without it's engine that had an 'R light' look that at one stage belonged to Miggs.
So in summary.....
Bought a 3.2 engine, put PMO carbs on it and popped it in
Upgraded brakes and suspension
Added to the 'R' look slightly
Shipped it to Australia where I was living at the time - had the devils own job to get it road approved for use in WA. Returned to UK and left it in Aus for sale, maket there tanked so returned it to UK.
Got it back on the road in UK
Store it in my folks garage during the winter and returning it to hibernation in Autumn 2019 managed to scrape the wheel arch on the garage door...bugger! So after Covid disrption etc - Simon Gunney (yes Ian's brother) at Red Castle Classics agrees to undertake repair....this is where tale of woe starts......bascially it needs a huge amount of surgery to get it sorted again.
Currently the list is.....
Inner and outer sills - both sides
L & RH kidney bowls
L & RH door jambs
LH floor pan
LH side member
Rebuild both door bottoms and frames
Lots of the work is now complete and will send some pics of the 'challenges' in due course.
Look forward to becoming more active here again and re-engaging with my love of air cooled Porsches!
Some years ago I bought a RHD 912 shell, without it's engine that had an 'R light' look that at one stage belonged to Miggs.
So in summary.....
Bought a 3.2 engine, put PMO carbs on it and popped it in
Upgraded brakes and suspension
Added to the 'R' look slightly
Shipped it to Australia where I was living at the time - had the devils own job to get it road approved for use in WA. Returned to UK and left it in Aus for sale, maket there tanked so returned it to UK.
Got it back on the road in UK
Store it in my folks garage during the winter and returning it to hibernation in Autumn 2019 managed to scrape the wheel arch on the garage door...bugger! So after Covid disrption etc - Simon Gunney (yes Ian's brother) at Red Castle Classics agrees to undertake repair....this is where tale of woe starts......bascially it needs a huge amount of surgery to get it sorted again.
Currently the list is.....
Inner and outer sills - both sides
L & RH kidney bowls
L & RH door jambs
LH floor pan
LH side member
Rebuild both door bottoms and frames
Lots of the work is now complete and will send some pics of the 'challenges' in due course.
Look forward to becoming more active here again and re-engaging with my love of air cooled Porsches!
.....AKA the Welsh driving ace - Carlos Monteverdi!
1967 VW Type 2 Camper - 'Betsy'
1969 Porsche 911R Homage hot rod - 'Prescilla'
1972 Karmann Cabriolet - 'Celine'
1967 VW Type 2 Camper - 'Betsy'
1969 Porsche 911R Homage hot rod - 'Prescilla'
1972 Karmann Cabriolet - 'Celine'
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Re: Here I am, back.......
Welcome back - sorry to hear about the level of rot in the car!
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Re: Here I am, back.......
Thanks Keith - so was I but will be all sorted again soon and firing on all 6!
.....AKA the Welsh driving ace - Carlos Monteverdi!
1967 VW Type 2 Camper - 'Betsy'
1969 Porsche 911R Homage hot rod - 'Prescilla'
1972 Karmann Cabriolet - 'Celine'
1967 VW Type 2 Camper - 'Betsy'
1969 Porsche 911R Homage hot rod - 'Prescilla'
1972 Karmann Cabriolet - 'Celine'
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Re: Here I am, back.......
Love it when an old face returns
Great hear from you Viv
Great hear from you Viv
1972 911T | 1994 993 Carrera | 1999 986 Boxster | 1990 T25 Camper
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Good to see you back here Viv !
I had often wondered what had happened to Miggs' old car - now I know !
Sorry to hear of the unexpected repairs but at least it's in safe hands for the remedial work.
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Good to see you back here Viv !
I had often wondered what had happened to Miggs' old car - now I know !
Sorry to hear of the unexpected repairs but at least it's in safe hands for the remedial work.
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Andy
“Adding power makes you faster on the straights;
- subtracting weight makes you faster everywhere”
“Adding power makes you faster on the straights;
- subtracting weight makes you faster everywhere”
Re: Here I am, back.......
good to see you again Viv
James
1973 911 2.4S
1993 964 C2
2010 987 Spyder
1973 MGB Roadster
Its not how fast you go, but how you go fast
1973 911 2.4S
1993 964 C2
2010 987 Spyder
1973 MGB Roadster
Its not how fast you go, but how you go fast
Re: Here I am, back.......
Glad to hear your back Viv.
Shame about the rot, but look forward to seeing you once more at a gathering.
Karl.
Shame about the rot, but look forward to seeing you once more at a gathering.
Karl.
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Welcome back
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Re: Here I am, back.......
It's on the road to recovery now Viv - but some of the horrors that have been unmasked....
1966 912 Karmann Coupe - polo red.
1972 914/6 GT replica - 2.7 - signal orange.
1961 Standard 217 Tractor.
2003 Boxster S.
1967 Alfa Giulia Sprint GT Veloce.
http://www.redcastleclassics.com
1972 914/6 GT replica - 2.7 - signal orange.
1961 Standard 217 Tractor.
2003 Boxster S.
1967 Alfa Giulia Sprint GT Veloce.
http://www.redcastleclassics.com
Re: Here I am, back.......
Welcome back Viv
Burgundy 69 912
Audi A4 1.8T sport avant
VW T25 magnum multivan
Audi A4 1.8T sport avant
VW T25 magnum multivan
Re: Here I am, back.......
Welcome back! How about a couple of photos of it in the Aussie sunshine!
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If only I could remember how Ollie - I'll try over the weekendOllie wrote:Welcome back! How about a couple of photos of it in the Aussie sunshine!
.....AKA the Welsh driving ace - Carlos Monteverdi!
1967 VW Type 2 Camper - 'Betsy'
1969 Porsche 911R Homage hot rod - 'Prescilla'
1972 Karmann Cabriolet - 'Celine'
1967 VW Type 2 Camper - 'Betsy'
1969 Porsche 911R Homage hot rod - 'Prescilla'
1972 Karmann Cabriolet - 'Celine'
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Re: Here I am, back.......
I'll have a lovely box of bits of iron oxide (and filler!)Ian Gunney wrote:It's on the road to recovery now Viv - but some of the horrors that have been unmasked....
.....AKA the Welsh driving ace - Carlos Monteverdi!
1967 VW Type 2 Camper - 'Betsy'
1969 Porsche 911R Homage hot rod - 'Prescilla'
1972 Karmann Cabriolet - 'Celine'
1967 VW Type 2 Camper - 'Betsy'
1969 Porsche 911R Homage hot rod - 'Prescilla'
1972 Karmann Cabriolet - 'Celine'
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Great to see you back Viv, a reminder of great times....
cheers, Mike.
previously..
1994 968 Club Sport Riviera Blue
1994 993 C2 Carrera Riviera Blue
1972 911S to Martini RSR Prototype Spec
1973 911E to RS Lightweight Specification
1981 924 Carrera GT ex Mexborough car
3.2 Carrera Sport x2
previously..
1994 968 Club Sport Riviera Blue
1994 993 C2 Carrera Riviera Blue
1972 911S to Martini RSR Prototype Spec
1973 911E to RS Lightweight Specification
1981 924 Carrera GT ex Mexborough car
3.2 Carrera Sport x2