I really didn't want a project this big....yet...

[DaddyGlenn]

Fred & Will - don't think we have met. I haven't had a chance to run autocross here yet. I moved from FL in '09. Spent the first year in South Park then moved to Upper St. Clair last summer. I ran two ARPCA road rallies but other than that not much. Still need to learn how to do bodywork and paint. Once paint and interior are done, I will need help installing the windows. Hopefully, we will know each other well by then so your helping hands will be assumed.....

[will hung]

i only really know one local pelicanite. I just got my 911 in the fall of 09, and I've been thoroughly refreshening it since. If all goes well, it'll be ready to drive again by the end of spring.

I just installed my front and rear windshield last summer, so I can help out. Just send me a pm. I never installed quarter windows though. I installed pop outs to avoid the hastle.

[Panzer909]

Not to further hi-jack this thread, but I didn't know there was such an active contingent of Pgh Pelicans here. That 911 reminds me of my current - and seemingly endless - TR6 project...and the body shell is the exact same color.

If you haven't heard already, the Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix this summer has Porsche as the featured make. I go every year and it's a blast. Hopefully you gents can make it with your cars & meet me on the grass over a few cold ones.

[gregwils]

Fred - the guy you are referencing lives around the corner from me. I think his car is a 79 Euro. He did repaint in his yard, but did a pretty good job - ferrari yellow. I don't think he comes on Pelican (or other forums)at all.

Glenn - I'd be happy to help with the windows. I'd like to swap out the seals in my car and possibly a 964 windshield at some point. Free labor for knowledge is always a worthwhile trade. Just let me know when.

[DaddyGlenn]

It has been real slow going for quite a while. But there is a light at the end of the tunnel. You see, I have a birthday coming up (the big 50) and the wife wants to do something big for me. So when she asked me what I wanted, I said "I want to take two days off in conjunction with the 3 day labor day weekend and spend 5 days in the garage with absolutely no interruptions."

So beginning September 1st, I will:

- finish most of the rust repair
- lay down primer and color on the front of the tub
- reinstall the front suspension with new sporty bits
- remove the engine/transmission
- remove the rear suspension to prepare for the addition of sporty bits

Anybody want a set of stock torsion bars from a '78?

Its gonna be a great birthday

[KNS]

What determination - and a nice gift to yourself! The real birthday present will come when you finally get in and drive the thing.

[CT Mike]

Nice going! Took me 3 years to do my 69XKE but it was worth it, not just at the end but thru the whole process. Good luck to you! Looks great!

[Augustus]

Originally Posted by aigel

I would dump that body and get a rust free roller to swap everything over. It will be less time consuming, likely more cost effective and on top of that more durable. That rust you have there will come back out unless you cut it all out to the bone.

George

Rust free rollers aren't that easy to come by.

[DaddyGlenn]

Anybody have experience with Rennspeed body parts? I am now considering this valance.

www.Rennspd.Com

[JeremyD]

Glenn - I have Rennspeed front and rear bumpers on my car

[DaddyGlenn]

Originally Posted by JeremyD

Glenn - I have Rennspeed front and rear bumpers on my car

Thanks Jeremy. They certainly look good. Any issues with quality or fit?

[JeremyD]

They actually fit pretty good out of the box - I spent a bunch of time making mounts where I could slide off- slide on the modified crush tubes - two nuts and bolts and I can remove my front fender btw...

[Tom '74 911]

Hi Glenn -

I have Rennspeed front & rear bumpers too. After reading the seemingly endless stream of posts on poorly fitting fiberglass parts, I feel like I stole something w/these - they pretty much bolted right on. The only modifications I've done were to widen the mounting flanges on either side and make the turn signal holes a better fit (although they'd been mounted on my car for a few years and doing fine before I got around to it). Caveat - my car is not the most cosmetically beautiful example, so my standards may be lower than others!

Tom

[DaddyGlenn]

Happy birthday to me! I got my 5 days in the garage with only a few interruptions.

I finished the body work on the front of the tub and got it primed and painted. Got most of the front suspension reinstalled, the engine/transmission pulled, the right side rear suspension removed and some other odds and ends. Here are some pictures:

Make shift paint booth


With color (preeeety)


Proof of the stupidest thing I have ever done aka how I got the engine up on the stand


And the "carnage" that is why I did not finish the front suspension...


Now to contact Chuck at Elephant Racing.....

[DaddyGlenn]

Mr. Moreland at ERP is kind enough to sell me a new fitting at a reasonable price. So I should be able to finish the front suspension installation soon.

Half of the rear suspension has been removed (right side) and I am getting mentally prepared to tackle the hub and bearing removal when I do the left side.

[DaddyGlenn]

Just about got the rear suspension disassembled. but I've run into a snag. I cannot get the hubs out. I'm all set to pull the bearings with a make shift bearing puller found on this forum but I can't get to those with these freeking hubs stuck in there.

I've tried two pry bars, PB blaster and even pounding on it with a properly sized socket used as a drift. ARRRGGGGHHHH

[DaddyGlenn]

Update:

Front suspension is on....



Rear suspension is off...



Now, anybody know the best way to clean up the tubes after removing the bushings?

[pete3799]

A wire wheel works wonders.

[E Sully]

I like to clean it with Purple Power from home depot and then wire wheel in the grinder.

[azasadny]

Krud Kutter and a Scotch pad (lots of them) worked for me...