71E resto..update XX, it's in there.

[al lkosmal]

A big day. Monday I installed my engine. Almost plumbed in, wiring, axles etc. will be done today. I included a before pic of the engine ....for contrast.

That's all for today...back to the garage.

Regards,
al

[Walter_Middie]

Wow Al - that's a great looking car. I can't wait to see it in person. It's cold outside, but it looks like you are on a roll. Keep going.

[al lkosmal]

Rex,
Thanks..it's coming along nicely. I hope to get it on the road soon.

Regards,
al

It is cold in my garage, for sure, but I have a propane heater to keep it fairly tolerable. Before next winter, I'm going to have to invest in some garage upgrades.....like heat.

[BK911]

WOW. Thanks for the motivation. Time for me to get to the garage and work on my 71E.

[James Brown]

Bravo! now c'mon! it's 34˚'busy hands make warm fingers"

[ruby911]

Every time I see a thread of someone doing great work on a longhood, I get one step closer to selling the '84 so I can go buy one - looks great!

[robmog]

thats pretty al.
what sound pad did you install?

[BK911]

Originally Posted by ruby911

Every time I see a thread of someone doing great work on a longhood, I get one step closer to selling the '84 so I can go buy one - looks great!

yea, I had an '86. I few years ago I traded it for a long hood targa and enough cash to buy a long hood coupe. Those were the days!

[Carrerax]

Looks Great AL!!!!!

[ddubois]

Nice. I'm at just about the same stage with my 71T. It's the same color as yours and these pics make me even more anxious to get it back from the painter.
What paint did you use on the engine compartment and I assume wheel wells?

[al lkosmal]

Originally Posted by ddubois

Nice. I'm at just about the same stage with my 71T. It's the same color as yours and these pics make me even more anxious to get it back from the painter.
What paint did you use on the engine compartment and I assume wheel wells?

Doug,
I used Wurth High Build undercoating. If you search on my name, you'll find posts with pix related to that part of my resto.

Regards,
al

I have followed your posts......nice car...it was about a year ago that I got mine back from the painters. That is a good day.

[WOLVERINE]

Awesome job, Al ,you should be proud....looks better in person guys.

[pozee]

That is looking great! Nice job!

[356RS]

Looks Fantastic Al. Great job. Love the metallic silver.

[al lkosmal]

Originally Posted by 356RS

Looks Fantastic Al. Great job. Love the metallic silver.

Mark,
Thanks. Purists may cringe, but I elected to paint it Arctic Silver, a more recent Porsche factory color and slightly darker and deeper than the original 8080, Silver Metallic. I was influenced by Bob Tilton's car, which always seems to stand out from the other silver cars, when photographed next to them.

Regards,

Al

[RWebb]

wise decision!

of course, once many others use that color, his car will no longer stand out...

[Rich Lambert]

Originally Posted by RWebb

wise decision!

of course, once many others use that color, his car will no longer stand out...

I went up to see Al's car yesterday and the color is amazing...the whole car, and the work he's done, is amazing. I've seen Bob's car up close and personal too and each will stand on their own merit - two different approaches - two very cool old silver 911's.

Al, thanks for the beers & conversation yesterday, I had a great time.

[al lkosmal]

Originally Posted by Rich Lambert

I went up to see Al's car yesterday and the color is amazing...the whole car, and the work he's done, is amazing. I've seen Bob's car up close and personal too and each will stand on their own merit - two different approaches - two very cool old silver 911's.

Al, thanks for the beers & conversation yesterday, I had a great time.

Thanks Rich.

The pleasure was mine. I'm glad you took the time to come up for a visit.
Thanks for the kind words.

Al

PS: It was cool that you had a chance to meet my neighbor, Ed Cahill. One of the "hidden" Porsche fanatics. Many cool Porsche(s) and other vehicles. He was very impressed with your 911........as he should be. It looks great and sounds great.

[WOLVERINE]

Beers?

[al lkosmal]

A minor update. It's not just in...it's alive. Took me a couple of weekends to track down some wiring issues, but.....this is a milestone.

YouTube - Porsche 71E resto, there is fire