70 S, RHD, Signal Orange, UK->Australia->UK

[inaglasshouse]

Ah, but your work is not done. Is it the correct hex hole pattern Richard? I can’t tell from the pic.
If so, where does Garry source it I wonder.
Loving the colour. It zings.

Regards
Mike

Hi Mike
I believe it is the correct pattern...

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http://www.early911sregistry.org/forums ... n-pattern)
I sourced the headlining from our Italian friend Andrea when he was still making them (not sure he does any more). But Garry also has a source.

Cheers, Richard.

[210bhp]

Andrea seems to have disappeared. Fortunately I don’t need any but it’s good to know it can still be sourced. Onwards and upwards.

Regards
Mike

[BILLY BEAN]

Mike it does not matter if the head liner is a "hex hole" as Richard has already gone off piste with his fancy suspension and probably other items of a non factory nature (that he has not declared yet). The 'factory spec police' should pay a visit.

[inaglasshouse]

Kirk
Yeah, I’m the Surrey Outlaw. I have a 380mm steering wheel. Rock, and indeed, Roll.
Cheers, Richard.

[BILLY BEAN]

Kirk
Yeah, I’m the Surrey Outlaw. I have a 380mm steering wheel. Rock, and indeed, Roll.
Cheers, Richard.

Respect to the Surrey Chapter.
Kirk

[Tp81]

With this scheme of employing professionals, it turns out I can sit in the garden drinking wine and work still happens on the car.
Don't know why I didn't think of this before.

I think this will be the route I take. It's worked so far.

Car is looking great Richard.

[Gary71]

Looks really nice Richard I'm still using your website daily for reference pics so keep it going!

[inaglasshouse]

Thanks all.

With this scheme of employing professionals, it turns out I can sit in the garden drinking wine and work still happens on the car.
Don't know why I didn't think of this before.

I think this will be the route I take. It's worked so far.

Cheers, Tom!

[inaglasshouse]

Now with dash, front and rear screens, various interior trim, parcel shelf, (original) rear seats.
Thanks Garry!

[210bhp]

Going to be gorgeous!

Regards
Mike

[inaglasshouse]

Engine Bay Stuff - Fuel System

The fuel system is now pretty-much finished.



For those who say they unwisely use my pics as reference, please note there is a deliberate mistake here. I do know that the outlet from the fuel filter is currently connected straight back to the return, rather than to the MFI pump (which I understand is the conventional scheme for those who like their engine to receive fuel). Before the engine goes in I will test it like this, just recirculating, to see if we have any leaks.

I've also got the engine tinware seal in (the one that goes around the perimeter of the engine compartment). Like all jobs involving rubbery bits, installing it was no fun at all. But I do quite like the cute little hole in the (Genuine Porsche) seal, for the fuel pipe - very neat and tidy.

[BILLY BEAN]

Richard,
I think your getting 'quite good' at this restoration stuff. Are you considering writing a treatise?
Early 911s and the Art of ............
Regards
Kirk

[inaglasshouse]

Hi Kirk
Nope, I'm no writer. And all this stuff has been covered many times before, by people more knowledgeable than me.
Nice that one person is still reading, though!
Cheers, Richard.

[inaglasshouse]

Engine Bay Stuff - Oil System

On the other side of the engine bay, the oil tank is in and I have plumbed in the plumbing. So the oil console / thermostat / filter base is connected up to the fore-aft oil pipes that run through the sills to the front cooler:



No deliberate mistakes here, so if you spot a non-deliberate one please let me know...

[BILLY BEAN]

I'm still reading.
But can you slow down a bit on the restoration as you are going to get finished well before mine.
Can't you have a long break? Shouldn't you be spending time with your children? Doing the garden? A bit of DIY perhaps?