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I am starting in on this "In Need of Attention" 72 T. I plan on making it my own. The paint is haggard and the interior needs attention. I'm not going to give every detail I plan today. I'll just mull along and figure stuff out as I go. Paint will be happening pretty soon.

Day #1
Glass, Exterior Trim, Front Bumper all removed.

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I'm looking for an S bumper if anyone has one laying around.

Oh buddy.
Keeping the original color?

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For sure Chris. Not my favorite but it's original to the car.

I like it a lot.
I can't wait to see where you take this project.

I'm building a parts list.....

Once it leaves paint I'll do the headliner and measure for wheel offset.

I'm planning on running a 205/55/16 in front and a 225/50/16 in the rear both on 7's.

SCORE !!!!!! Thanks' Dave.

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I think it looks great! Really "pops" ..Hopefully it grows on you! Be sure to keep us up to date on your progress!

Will do Matt......

Currently welding up the cut off tabs of the front bumper....

Not sure why the PO cut these off...but at least he did it neatly.

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Bahama or Signal? It's hard to tell what with pictures on the internet and everything. Either way, I really like your car, even if it's not your favorite color.

I like your approach as well - "I'll just mull along and figure stuff out as I go". I've been doing that for over 20 years on my '72. If someone had asked me 20 years ago, I would not have described what I have today. Just see where it takes you...

Jeff it's Bahama but I can't tell the difference between the two on the internet.

Maybe someday I'll see the colors next to each other....

Looks like another fun project. Will enjoy following along.

The color laid down perfectly and I am more than please with the results from Sunday's efforts. I'm not going to show everything I am doing and I just can not document and work. However a few gratuitous shots along the way............

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Signal Yellow......... This has not been cut or buffed.......yet.

While waiting for parts and other stuff..... I started in on the interior. Instead of rebuilding both seats from scratch I purchased a set from Classic Touring Seats. I dismantled the center insert portion. The insert was remade using woven leather I ordered.

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I also cut the headrest down to a reasonable size. Same thing I did on my 88.


The rear deck was rebuilt from scratch ( it was pretty beat up) and covered in leather.
Rear seat back delete shown using the same woven leather.


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Having done a car already I learned a lot. In some cases i'll go backwards from what I did before.

I have lined up some outstanding help on Friday and Saturday. Planning to get the glass installed and the suspension finished up.

Glamour shots and video Monday!
(At least that's what I read.)

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It's way too early for a glamor anything. LOL !!! If I stay on schedule it will be at the dry ice blaster by Monday afternoon. I'm going to get the wheel wells and belly cleaned up. I don't have the luxury of Covid to spend cleaning as I did before. I'm just going to pony up and have it done by a professional.

That's a great color and I like where you're going with the interior so far.

Doing anything special with the engine, trans, or suspension?

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2.7 on PMO's + built 915 (lightweight flywheel) + Rebel Racing stuff.

What's that white P car in the corner?

Chris and I tore this car apart at his shop. I believe this was a R Gruppe car another client bought at auction that needs some mechanical love. It is a short wheelbase car. That's all I know.

Pretty much like mine but the bumper is different. Pretty much the same color which is why I was curious.

Dash pad when in. Then the front glass. All of the glass is in with all new Porsche rubber. I've fought the glass vs other manufacturer seals and lost too many times.


My hands hurt from digging out 50 yo rubber from very tiny places were the new seals reside.


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This would have never happened without Chris and Ed Mayo's help. I am very lucky to have had all of their many years of wisdom an arm's length away.

Off to dry ice blasting..........

To save myself some time I hired Subzero (Jonathan) to clean the inner fenders and belly of the car. He picked the car up on Monday and say's he will be finished by Friday.

Some progress shots:

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Did you know that 50 years of oil mixed with dirt+road grime+water = a compound that will plug pin holes in your oil tank.

I'm going to have to drain the tank and have it welded. Something about this 72 tank (copper over steel) that just looks cool. A new tank won't have this patina and they cost $1,300. Ouch.

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Can you silver-solder it yourself? (you know I like DIY)

Chris....
I won't try this. I'll have my friend Rick do the welding. He's a welding rock star and I am good and terrible. The tank is too valuable for the likes of me.

My temporary patch....

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Cleaning continuing:

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Looking good! Def one of the best colors for long hood 911.

love the seats

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I agree.

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Thank you.

Spent last night fighting a front bumper seal I bought at Stoddard. I've got 2/3 of it beaten into submission. I'll tackle the remaining tonight after work. I also worked on the rear interior panels a bit.

PROGRESS:

Still a lot of stuff to do. Ride height being just one.

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Progress shots:

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LOL.... great reference Chris. Haven't seen that used frequently.

Car looks fantastic, great job. I dig the somewhat subtle old school lettering on the tires, and the graphics. I'm usually not keen on that (not that my opinion means jack) but that looks great, same with wheels. I had a version of those exhaust tips on an old muffler I had way back when, found them on summit racing. I think singer has their unobtanium version as well. I like to think they copied me from waay back, lol, yeah ok.
Is this an mfi car, I ask because it looks like you have a different fuel pump, or is that something else like another fuel filter?
Oh, and I hate your garage. ;)

tobluforu,

Thank you. I think you are seeing the fuel filter for the Weber Carbs underneath. But I am currently considering an MFI set up for this rebuilt 2.7 I currently have. I also love these exhaust tips and have been wanting to use them on some type of build for a while. These are modified Borla tips that I welded to the Dansk muffler I am using (prior to ceramic coating of the muffler). I think Singer picks out the best possible stuff to incorporate into their reimagined vision.

Congratulations on building a great 72. It has to be a good feeling to look at all the work that's been done knowing you have had your hands on all of it.I just happen to be building a 72 911 myself that I am just finished the metal.and bodywork and have 90% ready for paint but enough about what I am doing I wanted to chime in to say how much I like your 72 great job.

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