Hellraiser, I did that same treatment for our '86. I LOVE the way it looks!! Yours looks awesome.

Thanks :)

I'm in doubt,
What colour should I use for the targa bar logos?

1973 original was gold?

But I think black will go better with the RSR-look?

Targa bar polish and brush
 

Hi, nice project you have going. When I purchased my Targa the bar was polished but i really like the brushed look that you have. Could you please describe how you got that beautiful even finish?

Thanks

Hello Wade,

I took it to my local metal working company, they polished it on a big wire wheel.



I polished the targa bar logo's and painted them in Rust-oleum hard hat flat black

https://myalbum.com/photo/l0wfd213K7ax/1k0.jpg
https://myalbum.com/photo/nvUhaPwFIZ8A/1k0.jpg

:cool:

So...

The body shop got their fire damage repaired and they are working on the car again http://forums.pelicanparts.com/suppo...boldyellow.gif

https://myalbum.com/photo/ivU0U9gxvxVz/1k0.jpg

Paint! :D

https://myalbum.com/photo/7G9zrbZSWvN3/1k0.jpg

https://myalbum.com/photo/oZOgOLp5eP4w/1k0.jpg

:cool:

Can anyone provide me with the correct height for the long hood
hood emblem? :)

Exactly 6 5/8” from hood lip to tip of emblem (ex rubber gasket) with tape laid completely flat. Pic for demonstration only as I only have two hands. Factory longhood.

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1526467835.jpg

Cheers,
Johan

Thanks Johan! http://forums.pelicanparts.com/suppo...s/beerchug.gif

First parts on the car :)

https://myalbum.com/photo/VEvXw6ZN2NaV/540.jpg

https://myalbum.com/photo/gNbKpvdMRbOl/540.jpg

(Front bumper is not secured yet, still have to mount the oil cooler)

Finally got the time to mount the oil cooler

https://myalbum.com/photo/4Vj9lgNiWSE1/540.jpg

Now I need to find the time to attach the grille into the bumper
and maybe the thing will be on in 2-3 weeks http://forums.pelicanparts.com/suppo...leys/shake.gif

https://myalbum.com/photo/ZPJkjhrs4rwq/540.jpg

https://myalbum.com/photo/l4lRpDomtBUb/540.jpg

https://myalbum.com/photo/Z0GbFyO6QI56/540.jpg

Front bumper finished

https://myalbum.com/photo/CDEpHrrJk9Zl/540.jpg
https://myalbum.com/photo/xkXfsSj9ow1T/540.jpg

now I need to drill some holes in the latch panel and inner fender
to guide the oil lines.
with the G-style front bumper there was enough room to accomodate the oil lines.
this room is gone now due to the backdate and long hood.

Eventually we're getting there..

https://myalbum.com/photo/Izdv8uWvdnoE/540.jpg

to do:

front bumper rubber
turn signal units
repair headlight wiring
headlights

Then we move on towards the rear

https://myalbum.com/photo/AYDSNssPXnY9/540.jpg
https://myalbum.com/photo/ibd3PHbNkPCZ/540.jpg

:cool:

That yellow looks nice and fresh. Good skills and nice choice in color.

Thanks :)

https://myalbum.com/photo/Mgv5n7vnWXt1/540.jpg
https://myalbum.com/photo/IyfF9ukR7r5b/540.jpg

Cut the polyester dashboard to fit around the front window vents.

Hope to get the windshield mounted by next week :)

Fuel tank is in :cool:

https://myalbum.com/photo/A2YST2h18LFJ/540.jpg

Still have to hook everything up though..

Looking amazing! I love yellow! My first BMX bike was spray painted "Corvette Yellow" so naturally I love all yellow cars. :-)

What color yellow is that ?? Looks darker than my 1987 Summer Yellow Targa any black stands out !!

Nice journey, transformation, and pic documentation HellR :)

Thanks! :)

Colour is its original Hellgelb (light yellow)

https://myalbum.com/photo/xYTXNfbvvn4s/540.jpg
https://myalbum.com/photo/I5DF4gdkpN23/540.jpg

Got it running again yesterday :)

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=sYQdDPnJIRw

Finally got around installing the rear bumper
(there were some clearance issues with the muffler)
and installed some temporary seats.

https://myalbum.com/photo/bU2ZrFRgi63W/540.jpg

To do:

- windows
- rear height adjustment
- interior

The end is in sight :cool:

https://myalbum.com/photo/x2PJsu1RI91r/540.jpg https://myalbum.com/photo/WWPzfOwTagxA/540.jpg

Progress :D

https://myalbum.com/photo/yMh4wiuBXCi9/540.jpg
https://myalbum.com/photo/JXzJJDhMk30N/540.jpg

Seats are temporary :)

3And God said, “Let there be light,” and there was light. 4And seeing that the light was good, God separated the light from the darkness.

https://myalbum.com/photo/WCpd5YcaxaeT/540.jpg
https://myalbum.com/photo/iJjFipaUEF5m/540.jpg
https://myalbum.com/photo/4oNRa0i5RIzn/540.jpg

:cool:

That is one voluptuous Targa.

Voluptuous is an underused fantastic term that describes this Targa perfectly, well done :)

Thanks :)

We're going slow, but work, wife, kids..
They're all absorbing my spare time at the moment..

Great work!!!

And a bump to the "voluptuous" description...wow, what a shape! I'd love to photograph this one: when are you bringing her to California?! :D

Looking forward to watching this beauty come together...

Small update,

Targa roof is back on after 2 years :)

https://myalbum.com/photo/cs44NIQTsVzq/540.jpg
https://myalbum.com/photo/dprHllbS533f/540.jpg

Working on the doors right now:

https://myalbum.com/photo/fU6w7NxZNqJq/540.jpg

I have bought the pivot spring retainers, only to find out
there are 2 versions, 23mm and 26mm..

Didn't measure them yet, so I hope I bought the right ones..

https://myalbum.com/photo/Rfdv28R56WSX/540.jpg

Looks good!

Ready to roll for Porsche Club Francorchamps Days?

I really really really hope so :D

https://myalbum.com/photo/PF6IwZiV7MCq/540.jpg
https://myalbum.com/photo/S4gYdnH9asKx/540.jpg

Tell me about what lights you're using other than stock?

Just the stock headlights, they were out at the time because we were
soldering the wiring the PO cut off.

https://myalbum.com/photo/xXDn93nvSJwH/540.jpg

Finished installation of the new wiring :)