Project Pics

Ok, here are a few pictures of my SC project. Not sure if anyone cares but I thought since I took a few pics I could at least post them

It is an 80SC "Euro" car. Has the original 3.0L engine. I am in the process of a bare metal strip of the entire car using chemical stripper, what a mess!

Anyway just follow the link below.....

http://www.upstate-web.com/cgi-bin/images4.cgi?dir=/911/&title=(5-06-01)&h=69&w=105

http://www.upstate-web.com/cgi-bin/images4.cgi?dir=/911/05-12-01/&title=(5-12-01)&h=69&w=105

[This message has been edited by telnetmanta (edited 05-13-2001).]

Nice project, looks like fun! I guess the picture of the yellow 911 is the before shot? Keep us posted on your progress.

Mike
86 Carrera t

There's always more going on under the paint than you ever give a thought to. Break the car down that far, and you learn every tiny piece of it. Great work!

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Jack Olsen
1973 911 T (3.6) sunroof coupe
jackolsen@mediaone.net

HEY! It's not a before shot!

It's my car! I guess telnetmanta is using it for inspiration on a colour choice!

I bet he got it from the Owner's Gallery.

Nice colour choice, dude.

AC Look at my gallery profile below

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Adam Chaplin - 1976 911S Coupe

Yep, Talbot Yellow is one of the great colors Porsche has mixed. How do I know? Well, I used to wash Adam's preserved example every two weeks for eighteen months -- it used to belong to me!

Adam, dude, I want it back!

LOL!


Matt Holcomb

Hi telnetmanta,

Great pictures! They're very inspirational. I'm in the middle of removing everything from my car to do the same thing. The only thing that is left is the stuff in the engine bay and the dash. Once I remove this I am going to go at it with a chemical stripper too.

What chemical stripper are you using? I have a small quantity of a product called "Aircraft Stripper" that a friend recommended. I thought I'd try a small spot firts to see how it works. I'd be interested in what you used and where you bought it.

What do you use to neutralize it after removign the paint. Water? My friend said water with a little vinegar in it. Why? I have no idea. It sounds kind of strange to me - but he does body work for a living so there must be a reason.

You mentioned that the chemical stripping is messy, any other challenges?

Looks great! Thanks for sharing the pictures. Please keep us updated.

Charlie
'92 911 T

Adam is right it is his car (Hope you dont mind)

I am using it for inspiration and color choice.... I even have it set as my desktop on my pc, lol..

It has been fun stripping the car down to this point, could not believe what was hiding under the old paint. I am now in the middle of stripping the front trunk area, after that its on to finish the engine compartment. Then time to prime, paint etc. Boy what a job, but it is very fulfilling to see the progress I have made. Cant wait to be able to drive her again since I only got to put about 25 miles on her before I started stripping the paint. I will be posting more pics as I take them if anyones is interested

Ben (South Carolina)

We are always interested in projects. Great to see these cool cars fixed up and evolving.

Ben,

No problem! I'm glad it can serve as some inspiration!

Email me adam@makinandluby.com.au and let me know what screen resolution you want and I'll send you a larger one! LOL

Keep us up to date with its developments!

Great stuff!

Adam

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Adam Chaplin - 1976 911S Coupe

Charlie,

I am using a little Aircraft Remover, and a little TAL-STRIP which is made by marhide.
I do feel like the TAL-STRIP works a bit better than the aircraft stuff. It seems to "stick" a bit better to vertical surfaces. The aircraft stuff is fairly runny so it isnt very efficient.

I have also used the aerosol stuff in a few places that i didnt want any of the stuff to run into a access whole and such.

After a section is stripped i use a 200psi pressure washer and venigar to wash th areas clean of any stripper. After the whole car is done I will repeat the pressure wash over the entire car to rmove any and all remaining chemical and dirt-grime etc.

I have been buying the strippers at the local FLAPS, a gallon of this stuff is usually 19.99.

The only other challenge with chemical stripping is making sure that you do it safely and dispose of the old paint/chemical correctlly. If this stuff gets on your skin it REALLY hurts!! I wear thick chemical resistant gloves, safety glasses. Also if you arent in a well ventilated space make sure to use a resperator!

I have updated the script that I use to post my pictures on my website. Now you can email a picture to someone directlly from my site. I know its OT but I thought someone might find it interesting.... Heres the link again

http://www.upstate-web.com/cgi-bin/images4.cgi?dir=/911/05-12-01/&h=69&w=105

Ben in SC

Originally posted by cds72911:
Hi telnetmanta,

Great pictures! They're very inspirational. I'm in the middle of removing everything from my car to do the same thing. The only thing that is left is the stuff in the engine bay and the dash. Once I remove this I am going to go at it with a chemical stripper too.

What chemical stripper are you using? I have a small quantity of a product called "Aircraft Stripper" that a friend recommended. I thought I'd try a small spot firts to see how it works. I'd be interested in what you used and where you bought it.

What do you use to neutralize it after removign the paint. Water? My friend said water with a little vinegar in it. Why? I have no idea. It sounds kind of strange to me - but he does body work for a living so there must be a reason.

You mentioned that the chemical stripping is messy, any other challenges?

Looks great! Thanks for sharing the pictures. Please keep us updated.

Charlie
'92 911 T

[This message has been edited by telnetmanta (edited 05-15-2001).]