Hello everyone! Just bought my first Porsche! '78 911 SC Project

[Rudycoop]

Welcoming myself to the forum. I just bought a '78 911 SC Targa with 198k. It is a total project. I will be documenting all of my work. I have been reading on here for months and decided an SC is for me. I wouldn't have it any other way than to have this beater to get me started.



She doesn't look like much, but passes CA smog and runs very well. It isn't dented up, but surely has seen better days. Mostly everything works as it should. I am going to bring her back to life.

I already ordered a few books and am getting myself affiliated with everything. I have a long background of wrenching on BMW's so this car is very different. Needless to say I am very excited!

[Rudycoop]

I'v been going crazy reading and educating myself on everything I need to know. I am in the process of breaking it down for a complete cosmetic refresh for starters. It's in pretty bad shape, but mostly everything works and is in tact.





I started removing the back panels


Also removed the beat up front bumper, surely wasn't smiling anymore


I plan on removing the windows and panels also. I am going to do the paint the right way. I also have located a whole interior that's in very nice shape. Also rebuilding the pedal assembly, adjusting the clutch, and doing the shifter bushings. Pics to follow!

[Rudycoop]

Well summer happened and I didn't get to do anything to the car other than think about it daily.

I recently hit the ground running and hard. First stop was to pull the motor. I got some 6 ton harbor freight special jack stands and a buddy. Took a few hours, but was pretty painless. We were meticulous with a check list and slowly got it all undone and out. Pretty fun process. I read a lot of stuff out there about what people are using to remove their engines. I didn't see anyone using this Harbor Freight transmission jack and it worked like a charm.





I used a harbor freight transmission jack I had laying around the shop. I used a floor jack up front on the transmission, but decided I didn't need it. The HF trans jack is awesome!


I had to do it...


Since my engine stand has only 3 legs, I had to use ratchet straps and a come along tied to the ceiling to get it on the stand. Worked without an issue.


It's new home for now.

[Rudycoop]

Has been a while since I updated this, but I am going to bring everyone up to speed. A ton of work has been done on this project. I had a couple of surgeries slowing me down this past year, but I still managed to get pretty far.

[Rudycoop]

I built a blast booth in my garage. It was horrible and I will never do anything so crazy again so long as I live!





I found the original paint covered by a same color respray, then covered by a coat of petrol blue. So many layers of paint!




Got to do some blasting outside for once

[Ayles]

Looking forward to seieng how how it ends up! I just got my SC on the road after working on it for almost 3 years. I have an extensive pivot table with part numbers and suppliers if you are intersted. It might be helpful.

[crustychief]

How did I miss this? It looks like you are doing a pretty good job so far. Have you found any rust? I am guessing you are going for stock resto. Nice pictures.

[Rudycoop]

Coming along



I'm going to have to look a bit harder, because I know I am missing some shots, but here is it in the booth:



DIRTY ENGINE




Starting to look a bit different:


COUNTLESS hours later:

[Rudycoop]

Originally Posted by Ayles

Looking forward to seieng how how it ends up! I just got my SC on the road after working on it for almost 3 years. I have an extensive pivot table with part numbers and suppliers if you are intersted. It might be helpful.

Thanks! I'd happily take any special stuff you have like that. I am almost done the build. I haven't updated in ages. I have been working though!

[Rudycoop]

Originally Posted by crustychief

How did I miss this? It looks like you are doing a pretty good job so far. Have you found any rust? I am guessing you are going for stock resto. Nice pictures.

Thank you! No rust or dents. Car was beaten to death by the sun, but that's about it. I am almost done. I just haven't updated in a while. It's been a long labor of love. Only thing I didn't do it spray the car.

[Rudycoop]

Almost there!


I wish I had a stop watch on my hours into this project:


In the warehouse:


Doors are wired and windowed:



I just got the fuse box, wires, and hvac all reinstalled. This was tricky after so long, but luckily I was good with labeling and pictures during disassembly:

[Rudycoop]

I took the car down to bare metal and resprayed it with Glasurit Line 22 in Peru Red, which was the original color. I got all new seals to install and then a new interior to follow. So excited to finally see an end in the somewhat reasonable future.

[Bill Douglas]

That old SC was lucky you came along - well done. Great cars.

[vick]

Nice work, ambitious project but looks like it's coming along well! Look forward to seeing the finished product

[mat96]

Excellent work! It's nice to see another car being saved.

[82 SC]

Man that is some good work! congrats!

[tdw28210]

Was wincing when I saw red, but original is a good move and Peru Red is way better than Guards. I own a Carmine Red car so I can post this. ; )

[Jdub]

Nice work and good decision on the Peru Red. That is one lucky SC!

[75 911s]

Sub'd! Peru Red is awesome. Would love to hear about your engine rebuild.

[Rudycoop]

Thanks guys! I will be updating it more soon. I just uploaded all the photos from my old cell phone. I stopped at Parts Heaven today and grabbed the remaining pieces I needed (I think).