A few random and stupid questions.

[sugarwood]

1) I read in the "101 Projects" book that 911 distributors are harder to find and NLA. Is this for just certain years? If so, which?
You can get 3.2 dizzys for $500-$700 from the host. Is it rare for a distributor to fail and need replacement?

2) Why was the pedal board made of wood? Why isn't it just metal like everything else?

3) My rear deck speaker grille mesh has separated from the grille.
Crazy glue doesn't seem to work on thin gauge mesh very well.
What would you use to glue it back into place?

4) I would like to remove the alternator housing and fan, in order to polish it and retard the mild corrosion. I am going to skip the powdercoating thing.
What would you use to polish it? Is there any gotcha or trick to removing the alternator housing and fan on a 3.2 ?

5) What is the fuss over the early short wheelbase (SWB) cars? A difference of 2" seems negligible on the surface.
What does this translate to in the real world? Is this the main reason the SWB cars are priced a quantum leap above midyear, SC, and 3.2s?

[Bob Kontak]

1. For a 3.2 probably. They are still pups.

2. Cause it's wood.

3. Pull the assembly out and get a grip on your situation. Crazy glue?

4. Nickle plate the fan. Don't be a pussy.

5. Translates into SWB cars are older and more cool. Nothing to do with function.

[nene]

Gotta luv your answers Bob!

[NYNick]

#2 always stumped me as well.
I love Bob's answer to #4.

[Pato911]

1. I have seen them wear out and require rebuild. They are high speed, rotating assemblies.
2. Wondered myself. Maybe a weight to strength thing especially when your passenger is trying to stomp on their brake.
3. Black epoxy, gorilla glue,... as Bob say, pull it out and get after it.
4. polishing is a pita. I like the powdercoat or buff the oxidation off and oil it. Search the forums, some people have recommended a certain oil application that seemed to work well.
5. As Bob says, SWB are old and all old cars have become the new "investment vehicle" (forgive me).

[Ayles]

Dont spend too much time on the fan... I had mine looking great after a couple hours with a scotch brite pad and now its back to where it was pretty much before I started after only a few months.

[Bob Kontak]

Originally Posted by Pato911

Search the forums, some people have recommended a certain oil application that seemed to work well.

Noooooo - there is a dude that nickle plated his fan. It is perfect and understated. A nice touch of "rich" shine and it does not crap out in the short term.

Was it discseven?

[Bob Kontak]

Originally Posted by Pato911

3. Black epoxy, gorilla glue,... as Bob say, pull it out and get after it.

Gorilla Glue expands. It's strong but not predictable. 24 hour JB Weld. Black epoxy. 8 billion ft lbs of strempth, applied with a toothpick to hold those bad boys in place.