Finally Running after 5 years!

[Mo_Gearhead]

Thanks again for all the kudos gentlemen.

To answer some questions: I have read before that “all older Porsches are $20k cars” (assuming they mean you pay $20K for a car that is already sorted out, or you spend that amount getting it sorted out.) I have kept all the receipts and though not yet totaled, mine will fit into that category. Including the initial cost of the car ($4K) my “guesstimate” is about $20-22K spent.

One advantage to this car: It was complete. All the glass, wheels, trim, seats, gauges, carpeting, engine, trans, etc. were all there. Metal work was assumed (I even fabricated my own English Wheel in anticipation of making many pieces). I did have to buy a fender and a front roll pan. If you must purchase missing items, that WILL run your costs up!

“Like the unique color in the engine bay and wheel wells“: That is nothing more exotic than, hand brushed, Rustoleum (gasp!!) paint! I media blasted (crushed walnut hulls) the entire car, then used acet. torch (heat), scraped and wire wheeled to bare metal. I investigated metal preps. and found a well know ‘Tin Bender’ that uses a product called “Must for Rust”. I applied that to all bare surfaces. Although I did apply a undercoating product (black) in the fender wells for road hazard protection, I left the entire floor pan area, rear tunnel, trunk and engine compartment as shown. I can see the purists cringing as they read, but I built this car for ME ...to drive and enjoy. I can now watch those areas for any possible signs of future rust with no hiding under paint or undercoating.

“Good Save”: I come from the hot rod/muscle car faction (this is my first Porsche) and I subscribe to the notion of “Don’t crush ‘em …Restore ’em!”. To anyone reading this thread and contemplating a project, I say …Go for it! There is something very satisfying about taking a car completely apart, removing bolts/screws/parts, realizing the engineering and design of the car, of touching things that were last touched by some men in a German factory some (in my case) 38 years prior. It is a most rewarding experience. And although mine is only a “T”, I have hopefully saved a tiny piece of automotive history that I will now enjoy as will those that may own it after I am long gone.

I will not clutter this server with pictures but am looking at a website for posting more pics. I will post that link when done. Thanks again.

[randywebb]

people love it when you clutter this server with pictures

Wayne is keeping Dell's server division alive for just that reason...

[Mo_Gearhead]

I have posted additional pictures at the link below.

http://s197.photobucket.com/albums/aa144/Mo_Gearhead

[bigchillcar]

excellent save..+1000...so very nice to see and read your thread..you obviously take pride, do excellent work and did it for the love of the car. huge kudos to you for doing it and your skills (envy, envy)

as far as the rockers...why not maybe lose the center caps and keep it rockerless? unless i misread your intentions.

[Danimal16]

great Job

[Type911]

Impressive save !!!

How nice it must be to finally have everything finished.
Now all you need to do is take your T on a shakedown cruise
west to Colorado for next month's TDC.


Early 911 Tour de Colorado : July 20-22, 2007

[JeffreyNMemphis]

Well Done! Wow! Thanks for sharing.

[rw7810]

I vote for leaving the rocker trim off.

[onlycafe]

lighter weight + one less place for moisture to accumulate. cleaner look too.
my vote is also rocker trim delete.

[tmalaret]

If you are in southern Missouri, then you will have more fun than many of us. The roads are among the best concentration of smooth twisties and elevation changes anywhere. Follow it up with a night in Eureka Springs, Arkansas and you will of had one great touring experience!

[Matt_C]

You're my hero!!

I hope to make a similar post in about 4 years.

Enjoy it!!

[jkarolyi]

Nice save! I would leave the rocker trim off, but polish the paddles in the center of the Fuchs wheels the way they came from the factory. All black centers looks like you're trying for the '80s Fuchs look, and doesn't look right on a '69 IMHO.

911Ts without the "S" trim option had no rocker covers at all, just a narrow strip of trim which stopped at the torsion bar cover. I think it looks great without any trim at all.

Just suggestions...what a sharp looking car!

[Mo_Gearhead]

Thanks again guys.
Yes Jay, I already purchased the narrow reproduction rocker trim (original was unusable). I am still debating. I think I want it on there, but I'll wait and consider.

TM, you are correct about having some great "drivers roads" in lower Missouri and Northern Arkansas. Car and Driver magazine used to rate them evey year (perhaps still do, let my sub. lapse). Have driven many of them in other vehicles, but I look forward to trying many of them out in the P-car!!

JK, The wheels are as they were when I bought the car, haven't touched them. They need work and new tires, (paint chips, paint missing, need rims polished, etc.) Perhaps a nice winter project?

[JeffreyNMemphis]

Hey Mo,

You are not far from West Tennessee. You are invited to join us for our monthly West Tennessee Fun Runs (WTFR). You would be in fine company. I keep trying to steer the run over to Arkansas! Hopefully, we will get to see your beautiful ride in person.

Jeffrey

[JeffreyNMemphis]

Originally posted by Mo_Gearhead


To answer some questions: I have read before that “all older Porsches are $20k cars” (assuming they mean you pay $20K for a car that is already sorted out, or you spend that amount getting it sorted out.) I have kept all the receipts and though not yet totaled, mine will fit into that category. Including the initial cost of the car ($4K) my “guesstimate” is about $20-22K spent..

I don't think you will find a turn-key car like yours for less than $30-50k. Your car is a prime example of why these cars are climbing in value. They are becoming increasingly rare. It would be interesting to know how many 69s still exist. There must be a registry somewhere. You created lasted and enduring value.

Outstanding job! Definitely one that the whole Pelican Community can be proud of.

[SCWDP911]

+1 on joining us for one of the Mid TN Fun Run's. Next one will be 7/21/07. Place is still up in the air. Great job on the car!

[Kemo]

excellent restoration! burden the server with more pics please

[bigchillcar]

+1 on paddle polishing.

[MIK911]

U da Man!!
What a job you've done.
Awesome!

[Mo_Gearhead]

Thanks for the invitations to both Colorado and Tennessee. Unfortunately, as with any rebuild, I am going through the process of "sorting out / fine tuning" a new car.

Have already fought the "leaky valve cover" issues. (had them off and on twice now!). Even the Turbo style I bought used were warped ...had to smooth them.

Learning how to "tune" the Webers (oh this is fun!).

Read all the threads before purchasing the MSD unit so I got the tach. adapter also. Tach. doesn't work, with or without the adapter hooked up. Grrrrr!!! (May have to start a new thread about that issue?)

The tires (though good tread and no apparent damage) are at least 12 years old (not good). They will need replacement.

Have to get all four corners aligned.

So perhaps I can join one of your "runs"...at a later date?