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My 81 SC build/Front suspension pan replacement

Hello everyone. I have been on the forums for few years now. I don't post much, I usually browse the for sale section. This post is about my first 911 I ever owned. I bought it June, of 2016. It was a driver but needed a lot of TLC. I began on the engine. I pretty much just did a tune up. Change all the injectors, spark plugs, rubber hoses itc. After a few months I decided I wanted to backdate the exhaust system. During removal, I broke a few exhaust studs. At that point I decided to pull the motor out and do a bunch of "while you were in there stuff". Soon after that my son was born and the project stalled for about 2.5 years. Recently I was able to find time to work on my Porsche. I really want to drive it again. I am not doing a complete restoration, just fixing it up to have a solid driver.
My build starts with the front suspension pan replacement and some other rust issues.
Pic are coming.

Man... I don't think I've ever seen an SC that rusted out.....that's some work there...luck to you...

You can just refit the suspension to check alignment.Restoration design have Ytube video on this.If the front pan is that rusted,I bet youll eventually complete a full body restoration,once you inspect the "usual" places.

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Originally Posted by coomo (Post 10586354)

I did see that video and I don't agree with that method. There is a chance the pan will be few mil higher or lower and that will throw off the geometry of the suspension.

Made some progress today on the jig build.
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1568055346.jpg

Great job, stick to it and you and your son can enjoy the car for ever!

Made some progress in the last few weeks. I cut all the rust out in the Battery area.
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1571005044.jpg
Tacked in new metal.
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1571005119.jpg
I also closed off the hole for the condenser blower. I don't plan on using AC.
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1571005203.jpg

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1571005281.jpg

Cool stuff! I like your jig and that front clip was a great score. It doesn't look like you need any extra inspiration to pull this off but Classic Carreras is the website of an excellent restorer in Ireland who documents his work, much of which is shell rebuilds...and in Ireland and GB, 911's rust badly. Best, John/CT

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Originally Posted by jjeffries (Post 10622489)

Thanks for the link John. I will definitely check it out. I am very amateur at this and I love learning from other peoples work.

Nicely done work going on there.

Sweet looking SC. I'm pleased for you that you will have an excellent car at the end of it and the personal satisfaction that you have done it yourself.

I still have to fill in 2 holes, but for the most part this piece is welded in.
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1571665452.jpg

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1571665577.jpg

I have a question for the experienced guys here. At this point, once I finish grinding down the welds of course, is it ok to just spray epoxy primer or should I first apply fiberglass filler over the welds?

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1571665694.jpg

Great Job on this! Love the jig too.

Regarding the welds, a sandblaster is best prior to epoxy primer. However I wire brush with an angle grinder and then sand with an 80 Grit disc.

There are certainly other opinions out there too.