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Elsewhere I've read that the RS's were supplied with two whale tails as the Group 4 tail wasn't road legal and a standard length spoiler came with the car for road use....not certain if that's truly correct but having a standard tail to hand we prepped it to hang on the wall :) ....

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It was also pointed out that I stupidly forgot to dry fit front lenses to the front bumper before prepping it, a big mistake on a fibreglass part!

So, a little research of original cars....

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....which confirmed no two were exactly the same!

All now sorted...

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Meanwhile Nick has installed ARP head studs, measured barrels and pistons and set ring gaps etc along with giving the cylinders a little ventilation for windage 8) ....

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....will give this serious detail the update it deserves in due course 8)
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Nick also recommended Partsklassik for ignition whom I'm told are the preferred choice for most major Porsche specialists and we'll be using their circuit boards inside my 8-pin CDI boxes along with using their coils etc https://www.partsklassik.com ...

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Gary has had brake pipes plated and has started beautifully fabricating what's needed 8) ...

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Random interior shot because the steering wheel is so gorgeous :drunken: ...

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Head lining about to be fitted! :) ....

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...and did I mention about the car on its wheels?...

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No big deal in the grand scheme of things but a magic day for me and it's been a long time coming! :) ....

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...excuse the safari ride height, we'll work on that! :thumbleft:
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...seen it all before!!! :roll:

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That looks amazing Darren. What an epic build!
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Noice!!
The force is strong in this one ......
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Not too shabby, Sir :salute:
'79 Targa - restoration now mainly complete & being driven
http://www.ddk-online.com/phpBB2/viewto ... 28&t=59756

and now CIS to EFI
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Going to be amazing, but would expect no less from you Darren. On the road for this summer?


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