Project 73 911 R/RS -- Week 2

[onewhippedpuppy]

I stripped my back floorpan area, and I know how bad that sucked, the whole car, ouch! How long will you be having nightmares about this one? I chemically stripped a hardwood floor this weekend, who needs braincells? I haven't killed this many since high school. Nicely done.

[aseem]

Shaun and Chuck, your projects are really inspiring. Im currently looking at a 72 roller that can remove the "virtual" in my virual RSR project. I have been planning now for about a year, and hope that this roller may be IT.

Edit: Shaun, keep up the good reports

[dtw]

Originally posted by Shaun 84 Targa
Thanks Dave, and I've got to tell you that your Hyde car has been a major inspiration for me. I am truly humbled by your pics and story on that car.

if anyone hasn't seen it, you've got to check out his link.

Wow, thanks for the compliments Shaun. That's the #1 reason I started the site - help other nuts like me. In the words of Adam Sandler, "You can do it!!!".

I haven't had a quiet evening in months, to sit down and update the site. The bad news is that 'Hyde' is on the backburner and probably won't be done for several years. The good news is that my other '72, 'Jekyll', is on the road and running strong - with boxes and boxes of shiny new restoration parts in the garage just waiting for paint and assembly.

What are your plans for painting? Are you doing it yourself? If you haven't already done the research, be sure to talk to some paint supply stores and get some inside tips. You'll need to use an epoxy primer too. Make sure to a surface prep of your metal that is just as thorough of your stripping job - or all that work could go to waste!! Looking forward to updates...

[Rick Lee]

Looks awesome. I think that is the same color as this car.



This is Alois Ruf's personal 901.

[Cornpanzer]

I had the chance to drive an Aga Blau car last summer and I can second your opinion....It is a wonderful color. Very subtle and easy to look at. Good choice!
The car looks great. I would love to someday have the time and energy to take on a project like that again.

[Mike Kast]

you guys are nut's not wearing respirators. $30.00 bucks!

[Shaun @ Tru6]

Originally posted by dtw



What are your plans for painting? Are you doing it yourself?

Dave,

I'd love to paint it myself, but this may be too much for me. I am going to foam brush on silver Wurth Rust Gard everywhere and then go from there. Do you think a Wagner PowerPainter would work for the Rust Gard?

A few people have said to just bring it to Maaco. What do you think?

You know, it's pretty short trip up the coast...

[Randy Webb]

Mike is absolutely correct. If you get lung cancer you will not be enjoying your 911 very much.

Another item: if you scrape away 95% of the wt. of the ah, gunk, then there is not much wt. loss benefit to dissolving the rest. Am I missing something here? Are you guys doing it for cosmetic benefit? If putting carpet over it, then why do you car if there is a little bit left? Is there a rust problem? Or is it a thing where you struggle for so long and then your brain locks into kill mode so you have to eradicate every particle? (My brain works that way, so I understand if that's the reason).

[Shaun @ Tru6]

Randy,

It's a few things. first and foremost, it's rust discovery, and then weight loss. I don't think there will ever be carpet in this car. I am still contemplating filling in all the tiny factory divets in the roof with filler because it will add 5 ounces. And there is something to be said about the 95% rule. But, when you go this far, you really have to eradicate every particle as you say, at least for me. I am getting a respirator tonight. I really feel loved!

[Chuck Moreland]

Originally posted by Randy Webb
Mike is absolutely correct. If you get lung cancer you will not be enjoying your 911 very much.

Another item: if you scrape away 95% of the wt. of the ah, gunk, then there is not much wt. loss benefit to dissolving the rest. Am I missing something here? Are you guys doing it for cosmetic benefit? If putting carpet over it, then why do you car if there is a little bit left? Is there a rust problem? Or is it a thing where you struggle for so long and then your brain locks into kill mode so you have to eradicate every particle? (My brain works that way, so I understand if that's the reason).

Thinking rationally as usual, Randy.

However, I have never looked back and thought "I did too good a job here, I should have cut a few corners".

No, instead I've always lamented the times I saved 15-30 minutes but had to live with a half-assed job however functional. I like my projects to look as good as they work.

[Randy Webb]

Thx, Chuck & Shaun. Actually, I've looked back and lamented both extremes. I once watched a scientist's career destroyed because she put a huge effort into chasing after 0.5% to 2% error in a gas exchange system (oxygen analysis system) when she had 10% errors elsewhere... Anyway, I haven't done this yet to my car -- we'll see if I can take my own advise...

[Mike Kast]

Maaco??????? I had a car painted by an x Earl Shieb shop. Shieb pulled out of this area and the franchisee, manager or whatever he was just changed the name and kept on rolling. The car is a rusty 82 prelude so it didn't deserve a high or really even an any dollar paint job but it came out really bad. For $250.00 you get what you pay for.
I bet you could set yourself up with a small compressor and a decent spray gun for around $500.00 and you would have them forever. Even if you did a bad job I bet it would be better than Maaco.

[Mike Kast]

And you already have a respirator!

[onewhippedpuppy]

Don't let Burt Renyolds paint it, you'll end up with a screaming chicken on the hood!

[Chuck Moreland]

I say paint it yourself. Take some time to educate yourself on proper technique, get some adequate tools. Then it's just a matter of spending the time.

With patience you can get good results.