what I have been up to project

[Brillo]

Great work!

[mb911]

thanks

[mb911]

update as of today. Welding is almost all done I found a few more spots after sand blasting today but making huge progress.

[mb911]

nothing much to more to report. getting real close to painting the front sub frame and want to try and do that this week. Then reaseal the engine and paint it up and reinstall the sub frame in the car then finish the rear of the car and start body work

[mb911]

Here is an update engine in, new water pump, intake and resealed the engine, painted headers and put a new oil pump in $=40 which makes me laugh considering what a gt3 pump costs

[mb911]

Well,

Made some progress.

Painted wheel wells,core support, Rear end is in, Rewired the super easy wiring harness. all pulleys,alt, powersteering are mounted and tightened down. fluids filled and gonna try starting it this coming week. doing christmas this weekend.

[mb911]

oh yeah here is a bad picture I will try and get some nice ones posted

[pavulon]

Looks great!
You may have mentioned this already but are you planning to tie the subframes together? I recall frame flex was a problem with these cars...especially convertibles.

[mb911]

Originally Posted by pavulon

Looks great!
You may have mentioned this already but are you planning to tie the subframes together? I recall frame flex was a problem with these cars...especially convertibles.

I am undecided at this point. if I decide to sell the car it is worth more without them for the average 60 year that is looking for their car of their childhood. but if I keep it i will put a 6.0 LQ4/LS engine it for fuel injection and then yes it will have to get connectors at that point. Right now I am thinking keep it then down the road look for a clapped out SC or maybe even a 914 so I can get back into some sort of german ride and have both worlds. I think it would be fun

Oh by the way just fired it up for 20 seconds to make sure all is well. I hope to get it running and Idling by next week

[azasadny]

Ben, You do great work!!

[beepbeep]

Wow! I don't even fancy big 'muriccan cars but I know good job when I see one!
Any car that you put that amount of elbow grease will be a great car!

Best wishes, looking forward for new pics.

[Buckterrier]

Lookin' good Ben!

[mb911]

Thanks guys it is a good amount of work and I have found I am much older then I think I am . I have been more sore in places I did not know existed after working on this car.

that said I really enjoy how simple it is thats why I think I want to keep it. though time may change that?

[wally509]

Holy crap that thing has made a lot of progress since the last time I was out there.

Nice work Ben!

[mreid]

Ben, that is some beautiful work!

Having restored a couple dozen cars over the years (mainly Mustangs), and now finally doing my first Porsche project, I am very impressed! Of course the $2500 in sheet metal doesn't account for the many hours of your time that adds up quickly. I just sold my 1966 Mustang fastback, 1967 Mustang convertible, 1966 Bronco, and Kirkham Cobra. I couldn't even finish the 1966 Mustang as I got burned out. Funny part was it only needed paint and reassembly, all the welding and body work was complete. I think I must be getting old also!

Kepp up the great work and thanks for posting pictures!

[mb911]

Still working on it. Slow going but making headway. Trunk is all done and sealed.

[Mrmerlin]

Wow your doing a terrific job on the restoration, it sure did have a lot of rusty parts, glad you have the skills to fix it right!
Goodluck on your project

[mb911]

thanks I have worked hard on it. I have been watching auction prices lately and 67's are fetching good money but I really want to drive this car so I may finish it up over the summer and drive it and maybe keep it? who knows then some day find another 911 or a 914 for a 6 project.

[boboli]

Any updates Ben? This is a great thread. You do amazing work.. I just picked up a 69 Camaro and plan to start working on it when it warms up. Thanks for the motivation.

[mb911]

Hmm updates. Well this what I have done

trunk is painted/ sealed black
underside is all completed and painted black
gas tank in
pulled intake off as it had a leak and resealed it
pulled out heater core and resoldered it (yeah I know I am cheap)
put correct valve covers on
new fuel pump
welded seat pans in and finished any metal work in the car
drivers door skin is on and door mounted on car

This week gona work on new master cylinder (drum brakes for now) new brake hoses and bleed brakes

install the exhaust, install shifter linkage and fire it up and maybe move it around in the shop outside etc?

Hopefully if back holds out

Boboli do you visit team camaro for info? found some great stuff there but hard core chevy guys which I am not I could care less the older I get I enjoy all different kinds of cars ..