Is it too early to list your winter project list?
 

Stuck at work late yet again this week... (luckily tomorrow is off no matter what and cell phone will mysteriously not working)...

So here I am with my overactive mind wandering, and then wondering, "what am I going to make as my first official winter project for my 911"? Is it too early to be asking for people to list their projects? I have a couple of projects I would like to work on, so I will go first...

1. I have to make some time to finish the 9 lb. muffler. It has been sitting there ever since I got everything cut apart and sectioned. Hate to start something and not finish... unless of course it has to do with women's boots...;)

2. I acquired a set of bumpers and valences for the cost of gas recently. I want to make a smoothed bumper like a few of you have already done. The one's I have seen on the list here are awesome looking to me... I also, have access to an early FG s bumper, that I always thought would look cool grafted to the bottom of my SC style bumper. Then Milt came along and set the bar up about a 1000 feet higher. I would love to try that, but not sure I could come close enough to do it justice. Milt, if you read this, I have already said a couple of times, but those bumpers you designed and are building are just "totally freakin awesome"... I really dig the rear bumper... I think I will at least try something like that with my winter project, but we'll see.

3. I need to replace my carpet at some point. Maybe this winter will be the time for it.

4. I need to finish my 6 inch "through to the primer" scratch repair. The second batch of touch up from Paintscratch was spot on. I have the scratch filled in now after a few coatings and plenty of drying time. I need to finish the sanding job to try to blend it to the level of the factory paint. Standing next to the car now, you really have to look closely to see where the scratch is. I hope once the new paint is flush and buffed, it will be VERY unnoticable... still do not even know how that scratch happened...:mad:

5. My final project is one I will not have much to do with except sending off the appropriate parts... I am hoping my wife will let me get my Fuchs widened for the rear of the car. I am leaning towards Harvey Weidman at this point, despite the waiting list...

6. Must add finishing the SCWDP website...

That is enough for me... what about you?:)

What about now?

Winter Project List? You mean like putting the top back on the car? You gotta love California!SmileWavy

Arghhhh...!:mad:

Forward seat recovery is my winter project for this year...along with .....

What is winter? lol

It just means better working conditions in the garage... I plan to work like crazy on the RSR and also try to finish a rail buggy I started a year ago...

I plan to replace my carpet and door panels.

Matt

Starting a fluffer academy. Seriously professional outfit.

Seriously, I can´t think of any projects on my car. Other than refitting the rear lid Carrera emblem. Started out at least five times, cutting the double sided tape, trying to make it fit exactly in the letters. Last time I came as far as 'Carr' before I gave up after an hour..

Maybe I´ll just do another completely un-called for valve adjustment for the fun of it.

Thinking about spring projects, too cold in garage
 

April after it thows out a bit in MN....

New wires, cap and rotor.

Doesn't need anything else this year

Add sway bars and rebuild the transmission.

No Comments...:)


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Re: Is it too early to list your winter project list?
 

Yes it is too early. Moderators, please close the thread until at least mid-December. SmileWavy

My Plans:

Upgrade stock shocks to Bilstien Sports
Upgrade stock torsions to 22/29
Neatrix springplate bushings
Replace sway bushings
Refinish a set of 7/8x15 fuchs
Remove my worthless A/C for weight reduction

My car has another track day to do at the end of November yet but projects on the C3 include (in this order):

• Make and fit harness bar (and belts)
• Fit intercom
• Fit high torque starter
• Fit MSD
• Repair one slightly bent SSI and then fit with 2-in 3-out muffler
• Modify FG rear valance to fit above, repaint and refit
• Paint and fit drilled engine cover hinges
• Paint filler flap (chipped)
• Fit lightened bonnet hinges
• Fit remote central locking & alarm (bypassing disconnect)
• Fit micro-plug for battery conditioner
• Consider heated screen again and then decide to leave it for another bit

etc etc

My winter list is simply to finish last year's list.

Well, that and painting/installing the "S" front bumper I recently purchased from a fellow Pelicanhead.

Someday the car will actually have the interior installed. I've gotten pretty used to the bare steel look, however.

Let's see...

1). (mind-fall), install sport muffler, 1 in 2 out custome.

2). (mid-fall), remove hidous bumper guards, fill holes and paint. Customize and install & paint
rear valance.
I'm with you V8 Milt's bumpers are totally awesome, (wish he'd make molds).

3). Detail engine bay

4). And if Uncle Sam and the boss are generous POSSIBLY 17" Fiskes and tires

1. Paint the Fuchs(polished petals)
2. Re-paint rear valance
3. Install new washer pump
4. Fix heating system

im sure it will be done way before winter but
put in carrera oil cooler
change tranny fluid to swepco 201
rotate front tires or perhaps get new ones but probrobly not
check timing
possibly get my heat hooked up
possibly remove more a/c stuff. Speaking of which how hard is it to remove the lines that run from the front to back?

Targa top rebuild (by cars inc.)
Targa bar respray
Oil change

That's about it...

1. Pass My exam on Dec. 1st (if I fail 2,3,4,5 are post poned)
2. Finally rebuild my 3.2L carrera engine. Its only been apart in boxes for 2 years.
3. Install an upgraded oil cooler in the SC to handle the 3.2.
4. April 15th have a running moving 911 for the psuedo first time ever!
5. I also have some carpet to install and other details but if the car moves and has a license plate I'd drive it in primer at this point.

Not too bad. Mine were stuck in pretty well where they go from the engine over the cross member and come out under the car. Seemed to be glued to the engine sound pad.

My project for the winter is to finish re-finishing my early Carerra tail so the Weissach looks proper again. And to start stripping all the paint from my 930 roller.

1. Trans to JW for synchros, etc.
2. Oil return tubes
3. Clean, clean, clean
4. The usual while I'm in there seals & stuff
5. Engine tin powercoating
6. Rennaire system
7. ????

This winter's or last winter's?

I'm on the opposite side of this - Today I drove the cabriolet to work for the first time in 3 months = Winter to me means comfortable top down motoring. If I do anything project related it will be to install new barrier hoses so I can get the AC nice and running by the time spring rolls around.

The usual...
1. Rebuild the suspension and brakes
2. Replace the bushings in that pesky shift coupler
3. Engine rebuild

Underway as of last week for the '74S:

Full engine rebuild (stock)
Bare metal repaint with rear flares
New carpet
New headliner
Repaired dash
Install 7 & 8's
Plus all the "while I'm there" stuff I can do until July 4th '08

Goal: '74 US Carrera clone

Here's my winter list:

Fit SSIs and M&K muffler - can't wait!
Backdate the heating for the SSIs.
Get a SW chip when budget allows (i.e. after christmas).
Changed steering wheel for Nardi I bought last year.
Adjust hand brake.
Change tranny oil.
Valve adjustment - gunna try the backside method.
General service.

I just can't wait to get going with it all!

This will be my first winter of Porschedom, so I'm going to pace myself. A few easy projects:

1) Re-finish wheels (any good shop suggestions in the Southeast - MS / TN / GA / AL?)
2) Install Aero mirrors

My "winter" is between my last AX event a couple weeks ago and my next sometime in January.

My list (in no particular order and as budget permits):

Regrind cams (964 profile) and all that entails
Replace suspension bushings
Stiffer torsion bars
Driver's side door latch replacement
CV joint replacement
Replace engine bay gaskets
Lower and corner balance
Turbo tie rods
New Bilstens
maybe a little body work

Who am I kidding? I'll be lucky to get half of that done. :rolleyes:

Too much to list on the C3, but hopefully in December/early Jan I can:

• Drop engine and box
• Regear a little bit to get a better cruising ratio (maybe)
• Take off intake and replace gaskets, overhaul injectors
• Engine service inc valves
• Fit 964 cams
• Fix couple of oil weeps/leaks
• Fit MSD
• Fit high-torque starter
• Remove old exhaust system
• Modify/replace rear valance, then fit SSIs and this:

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John, or anyone else... how much difference does the change from SC to 964 cam profiles? I know how cams help in general, but I am mainly after "is it worth it" info... My car is a basically stock 83 3.0.

V8,
My list is a short one;
1. Fix the sunroof cable and replace the sunroof seals so it will open next spring .
2. Get my nephew to roll my front fenders...I'm too weak!
3. View your posts and pictures about your "smoothed bumpers!"

I need to add to my list possibly redying my interior as someone else mentioned. Mine is getting a little worn in a few places...:(

1. Keep the yard clean (mowing, leaf removal, driveway debris removed, etc.)

2. Do whatever else I feel like doing, because I no longer have a P-car that demands slave-like attention..

turn this:
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and this:
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into this with Aga Blue and Light Ivory over Cookies, but keep it a narrow body:
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That's goning to be nice Shaun. When are you starting the thread?

my list
 

Remove dash, send for recovering, and reinstall.

Install premuffler & sport muffler, cutting opening for 2nd outlet.

Install SW chip.

Remove bumperettes & install custom license plate lights.

Clean & paint brake calipers

Fix glove box lid, replace rear seat belt covers, clean rear seat belt screws, and misc. other interior detailing.

Think about replacing headliner.

Maybe think about window tint.

Oh, and change the oil & filter again.

thanks Shane, it's very much on again off again with work sucking up all my time. This was the last project I tackled some time ago:
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I should be able to start in earnest just after Thanksgiving.

Just cleaned out the garage last weekend in prep for restarting.
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Like Shaun, build a car.

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