912 Corona

[fishfan009]

Hi Guys,

I thought I would share my 69 912 project. I bought this 2 years ago, and has had a ton of not so great surprises- including rust and bondo hiding body damage in the rear left and front right. I am a regular customer of Restoration Design. I built the jig shown below-just got the car on it last night. Shout out to Willem Fick who I got the plans from!

The hack that had previously worked on her didn't use a jig, and now I find out the rear torsion tube is off by about a 1/2 inch. Next will be cutting it out and readjusting.

This Corona thing really sucks, but being bunkered in the barn has been a blast!

Best,
Rob

[cmpski]

Rob,
Very cool. Here in Colorado I'm either at home or in my shop alone getting a lot of things done.
I love that jig! Very nice indeed.
Chris

[fishfan009]

Thanks Chris!

[stutt911]

It took me 3 years to get my 912 going, and it was worth it. Just got back from a wonderful drive in it. Corona empty streets

[fishfan009]

Stutt-was it a full resto? What was your biggest mistake or regret?

[stubble88]

This is great! I just brought home my 68 912. Doing. R clone hotrod outlaw thing.
Can’t wait for more updates.

[fishfan009]

Thanks Stubble! Stripping her down to the bones, or light work? Here's a pic of the front pan work I've done recently. Tons of spot welds, mock-ups, and getting ready to remove cage and put floors back in.

[fishfan009]

2 Years later....... Full engine Rebuild with Big Bore Kit from EBS, Trans rebuild from Dr Evil, Fuchs restored, all new suspension, full respray in original Light Ivory. Now working on getting everything back together. Pics below.

[WFBowen]

Great looking project. Please keep the updates coming.
Bill

[fishfan009]

Another year and a half, and it's getting close! All new wiring (which I've spent WEEKS on (and will make you want to rip your hair out) brakes, tires, and an embarrassing amount of boxes of small parts from our host!

I'm now finishing up the engine compartment wiring. I had to order a new switch for the fog lights, which were not original, I just like the look. Hoping to have everything hooked up in the next few months to take it for a spin!

[Matt at Pelican Parts]

Awesome! Glad to see you've made some more progress! Keep us updated on your progress!

[fishfan009]

I did a quick 1st Drive summary video, on my YouTube channel.

https://youtu.be/YZU-NQBTYPM

[cmpski]

Well done.