356 Speedster Flat6 outlaw build
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Re: 356 Speedster Flat6 outlaw build
Morning all
Cleaned all the 944 turbo CV joints up last night, looks like I have good parts for three CVs so have ordered one new one.
Getting them back together may prove a little more tricky!
Cleaned all the 944 turbo CV joints up last night, looks like I have good parts for three CVs so have ordered one new one.
Getting them back together may prove a little more tricky!
1963 Karmann Ghia
1959 356A Coupe Outlaw
1957 3.2 Speedster replica
1959 356A Coupe Outlaw
1957 3.2 Speedster replica
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Re: 356 Speedster Flat6 outlaw build
l see you got plenty of BALLS Greg, to play with
Rich
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Re: 356 Speedster Flat6 outlaw build
Good wipe down and liberal coating of grease - sooo much better
1963 Karmann Ghia
1959 356A Coupe Outlaw
1957 3.2 Speedster replica
1959 356A Coupe Outlaw
1957 3.2 Speedster replica
Re: 356 Speedster Flat6 outlaw build
Hi all,
Picked up the chassis and most of the components from the powder coaters yesterday. Really pleased with both the quality of the coating and prep of the bits and bobs. Only had time to un-wrap and give everything a quick inspection, but wow . Second batch of components should be ready mid-next week. The best bit starts now with the re-assembly of refurbish and new components, sealing joints etc.
Everything has been media blasted to remove rust and crap then a 200 micron coat of high build zinc based primer, semi baked and then 50 microns of high gloss black and a final bake. The rear ali trailing arms and front lower control arms were just media blasted to clean them up.
Picked up the chassis and most of the components from the powder coaters yesterday. Really pleased with both the quality of the coating and prep of the bits and bobs. Only had time to un-wrap and give everything a quick inspection, but wow . Second batch of components should be ready mid-next week. The best bit starts now with the re-assembly of refurbish and new components, sealing joints etc.
Everything has been media blasted to remove rust and crap then a 200 micron coat of high build zinc based primer, semi baked and then 50 microns of high gloss black and a final bake. The rear ali trailing arms and front lower control arms were just media blasted to clean them up.
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1963 Karmann Ghia
1959 356A Coupe Outlaw
1957 3.2 Speedster replica
1959 356A Coupe Outlaw
1957 3.2 Speedster replica
Re: 356 Speedster Flat6 outlaw build
Wow!
I bet you are a very excited boy. It looks fantastic and with the best bit to come.
Kind Regards
I bet you are a very excited boy. It looks fantastic and with the best bit to come.
Kind Regards
John
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2021 Toyota GR Yaris Circuit Pack
1970 2.2E Coupe.
2004 996 GT3 mkII
2015 Skoda Octavia VRS TSI DSG.
2021 Toyota GR Yaris Circuit Pack
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Re: 356 Speedster Flat6 outlaw build
Looks superb. What a lovely base to start adding bits to. Love this project
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Re: 356 Speedster Flat6 outlaw build
Lovely stuff
Let's hope you don't need to weld anything to it!
Let's hope you don't need to weld anything to it!
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Re: 356 Speedster Flat6 outlaw build
Why do you need a body, love the Mad Max look.
Looks great, now don't chip it
Looks great, now don't chip it
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Re: 356 Speedster Flat6 outlaw build
great work
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Talk about turning over to a new page in this book!
Great to see, love the garage hot rod approach.
It's going to be a cracker!!
Keep going!
Great to see, love the garage hot rod approach.
It's going to be a cracker!!
Keep going!
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Re: 356 Speedster Flat6 outlaw build
Hi everyone,
Thanks for the kind comments.
Problem with a great looking chassis is why put dirty, rusty parts back on it.
Progress has been very slow despite spending lots of hours. For example, I was just going to bolt the steering column and pedal box back in, then looking at them decided they need refurbishing so strip down, powder coat, re assembly then you need new bolts, nuts, washers. Never meant to get this detailed on the build, but I guess that’s what happens as the project grows.
The aftermarket accelerator pedal was re done as I was not happy with the paint finish
Drive shafts, cleaned, stripped, powder coated, re built with new part where needed
Trailing arms done, except bolts and washer need replacing on the coil-overs
A couple of boxes of parts to pick up from the powder coaters on Friday, so back to assembly very soon
Cheers
Thanks for the kind comments.
Problem with a great looking chassis is why put dirty, rusty parts back on it.
Progress has been very slow despite spending lots of hours. For example, I was just going to bolt the steering column and pedal box back in, then looking at them decided they need refurbishing so strip down, powder coat, re assembly then you need new bolts, nuts, washers. Never meant to get this detailed on the build, but I guess that’s what happens as the project grows.
The aftermarket accelerator pedal was re done as I was not happy with the paint finish
Drive shafts, cleaned, stripped, powder coated, re built with new part where needed
Trailing arms done, except bolts and washer need replacing on the coil-overs
A couple of boxes of parts to pick up from the powder coaters on Friday, so back to assembly very soon
Cheers
1963 Karmann Ghia
1959 356A Coupe Outlaw
1957 3.2 Speedster replica
1959 356A Coupe Outlaw
1957 3.2 Speedster replica
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Re: 356 Speedster Flat6 outlaw build
"Problem with a great looking chassis is why put dirty, rusty parts back on it."
Your not alone Greg. Those that have built there cars, me for one, probably never anticipated buying all new nuts n bolts etc. Like you said its a shame to put rusty bits back on a nice shinny chassis.
By the way you need new bolts n washers for those rear lower shocks
You not stone chipping the bottom of the chassis before you get carried away building it up?
Your not alone Greg. Those that have built there cars, me for one, probably never anticipated buying all new nuts n bolts etc. Like you said its a shame to put rusty bits back on a nice shinny chassis.
By the way you need new bolts n washers for those rear lower shocks
You not stone chipping the bottom of the chassis before you get carried away building it up?
Rich
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Re: 356 Speedster Flat6 outlaw build
Hi Rich,
Pick up the washer and bolts for the bottom of the coil-overs tomorrow, hopefully. Plan to use a PU sealant around a lot of the joints and then mask off and spray some stone chip at some point. As you say might be easier now, will give it some thought. I don't have a compressor and not sure if a spray can of stone chip would be any good.
Pick up the washer and bolts for the bottom of the coil-overs tomorrow, hopefully. Plan to use a PU sealant around a lot of the joints and then mask off and spray some stone chip at some point. As you say might be easier now, will give it some thought. I don't have a compressor and not sure if a spray can of stone chip would be any good.
1963 Karmann Ghia
1959 356A Coupe Outlaw
1957 3.2 Speedster replica
1959 356A Coupe Outlaw
1957 3.2 Speedster replica
Re: 356 Speedster Flat6 outlaw build
You know... You're a very bad influence for me... The past weekend I started measuring my -69 flatsix that I have in my garage. I only have the engine, no 911 to put it in so it is just a garagedecoration and moneypit as is undergoing a full resto.. It do appear that it might fit in my coupe....