Re: Oh yes another 1973 rhd 2.4E
Posted: Sat Sep 03, 2016 2:03 pm
I assumed the underbody protection would be painted over.... 
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Oh yes another 1973 rhd 2.4E
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Re: Oh yes another 1973 rhd 2.4E
Posted: Sat Sep 03, 2016 2:47 pm
Underbody was colour on a 73
Re: Oh yes another 1973 rhd 2.4E
Posted: Sat Sep 03, 2016 2:57 pm
I think you have probably misunderstood my question......
Its ok, I think I have the answer anyway.
Regards
Mike
Its ok, I think I have the answer anyway.
Regards
Mike
Re: Oh yes another 1973 rhd 2.4E
Posted: Sat Sep 03, 2016 8:24 pm
Looking great Adam. I've just started reassembling mine in the garage so if you get stuck give me a call and we can get it wrong together..
Re: Oh yes another 1973 rhd 2.4E
Posted: Sun Sep 04, 2016 2:49 pm
Well come on Kieron, let's see some photos on your thread 
Re: Oh yes another 1973 rhd 2.4E
Posted: Sun Sep 04, 2016 3:49 pm
Just for reference under floor wasn't although wheel arches and engine bay are body colour on 73's.hot66 wrote:Underbody was colour on a 73
However whichever way you go hardly matters as the floor and under arches go black with use anyway.
Re: Oh yes another 1973 rhd 2.4E
Posted: Sun Sep 04, 2016 4:20 pm
Knew engine and arches but was never sure on the undersides of the floor pan or above gearbox
Saying that, most resto houses including Porsche themselves fully paint their shells body colour
Nice example of an over resto
http://www.maxted-page.com/news/a353/details
Saying that, most resto houses including Porsche themselves fully paint their shells body colour
Nice example of an over resto
http://www.maxted-page.com/news/a353/details
Re: Oh yes another 1973 rhd 2.4E
Posted: Sun Sep 04, 2016 8:16 pm
A 73 has body colour everywhere including the underfloor. The only black outs were hand painted under the sills which extends a little way into both front and rear inner arches (and also the inside of the front bulkhead and a few areas on the inner floor, edit, and around the door edges).
Regards
Mike
Regards
Mike
Re: Oh yes another 1973 rhd 2.4E
Posted: Sun Sep 04, 2016 10:08 pm
I don't agree Mike. It makes no rational production sense to flip a car over and paint it underneath.210bhp wrote:A 73 has body colour everywhere including the underfloor.....
Nearly everyone paints the underside now and I did the same with my E. Nothing wrong with doing so, I only mention it for factual reference.
A good video showing 73 cars being painted at the factory - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KVU3Ym8 ... playerhttp
Re: Oh yes another 1973 rhd 2.4E
Posted: Mon Sep 05, 2016 6:08 pm
Re: Oh yes another 1973 rhd 2.4E
Posted: Mon Sep 05, 2016 6:16 pm
Nice ref pics but that's a 72.
Regards
Mike
Regards
Mike
Re: Oh yes another 1973 rhd 2.4E
Posted: Mon Sep 05, 2016 6:25 pm
Indeed it is a 1972. I have no idea whatsoever if there were differences in finishes between the 2 years210bhp wrote:Nice ref pics but that's a 72.
Regards
Mike
Oh yes another 1973 rhd 2.4E
Posted: Mon Sep 05, 2016 10:19 pm
Darren, I'm pretty sure my car hasn't had its underside painted ( it has the topside painted) and it's showing body colour all over
Re: Oh yes another 1973 rhd 2.4E
Posted: Mon Sep 05, 2016 10:20 pm
Re: Oh yes another 1973 rhd 2.4E
Posted: Thu Sep 22, 2016 7:11 am
Apparently the best things in life come to he who waits....couple more updates and looking like completion first week in October...
Am really pleased with the job so far, just colour sanding to go and final paint on doors etc, Barry going to pop over to have a quick look next week and then it's collection time
Am really pleased with the job so far, just colour sanding to go and final paint on doors etc, Barry going to pop over to have a quick look next week and then it's collection time