3½ years of work in about 4 seconds...

DarrylD · 01-22-2009, 08:54 AM

My '65-built 912 restoration project is really getting close to completion! It doesn't seem like it's been 3½ years since rolling that rusty, wrecked but all original 912 into my shop, time sure flies when you're having fun...

With the installation of the windshield and rear window yesterday, the body restoration is officially done!

I like to install the emblems as the very last step once it's ready to drive, like the christening!

I'm having the interior redone by a professional while I'm rebuilding the engine in parallel so driving it by June doesn't seem that unrealistic!

The word and photo count in the project blog just continues to grow: http://www.darrylsgarage.com/912/912.htm

Classic · 01-22-2009, 01:15 PM

Darryl,

"YOU DA MAN"

I've been following your work for the last 3 1/2 years and i have to take my hat off to you, thanks for posting, i consistantly refer to your work for ideas.

Tony

rothaus · 01-22-2009, 01:59 PM

Darryl,

Your 912 looks fantastic, I don't know how you do all that work plus the web site. I like your collection.

Cheers

Jerry1 · Jerry1's Garage

Great job I am a big fan.I have been following your web site for a year and a half. I have a 67 912 I am working on with the same problems you have been a great help in my project just want to say thanks for taking the time to post your progress keep it up GREAT JOB

Soterik · Soterik's Garage

Darryl,

Great job! My 14 yo son has bought a 912 (that I got for $300 in Tacoma), and has been reviewing your posts. We start on it this summer!

Who is going to do the interior? Steve at "Classic" around the corner from Jack,...or??.

cheers,
Eric

vanwyk4257 · vanwyk4257's Garage

Truly fantastic workmanship bringing that one back from the brink Darryl, we need more people with your level of commitment to preserving these early cars!

MrJTP · 01-23-2009, 07:02 PM

You have been my inspiration! Please don't stop and Please don't take down your websites.

Fritz Peyerl · 01-24-2009, 11:10 AM

Daryl, I only can say WOW. I hope it will be more on the rodd than in your garage.
An inspiration for all of us. I learned a lot's just watching your progress

Can't wait to see the 356 being rebuilt,

Fritz

silver912e · 01-25-2009, 05:54 PM

Beautiful job!

Bahama Yellow is my favorite vintage color.

DarrylD · 01-27-2009, 11:03 AM

Well, it should be obvious I'm a man with waaaaay too much time on his hands but as I tell my friends, my car projects keep me out of the casinos, taverns and titty bars!

I'm always pleased to see that my website is of value to you guys. I know at minimum it shows the scope of work required to actually remove all the rust in one of these old SWB cars. I have learned much about metal working and engines in the course of this 912 project and feel quite confident that the work quality of the 356C I'm going to restore next will be higher and my out-of-pocket cost lower because of it.

Like all my other restorations, driving them is reserved for sunny days that my schedule is open so I can go out for at least a couple hours on the twisty roads in the Cascade foothills around here. Rainy days, stop-and-go traffic and parking lots are reserved for my 3-D (Dirty, Dented, Disposable) 2007 Honda CR-V! With all the sweat equity I have in these cars, I realize that I couldn't enjoy them from prison after killing somebody with my bare hands for running their shopping cart into one of them!

Tim K · 01-29-2009, 01:29 PM

AAhhh! Can you change the name of this thread?! I had a mini heart attack at my desk when I read the title and then saw your name next to it. I thought the unspeakable happened!

It's a funny thing when you've breathed new life into an old car. They may no longer be something you just pop into whenever you need a jug of milk (assuming they were road worthy to begin with), but you enjoy them on a much different level.

I enjoy every update. Keep them coming.

Tim K

Griffinroydonal · Griffinroydonal's Garage

Car looks Great and you would never believe the before pictures. Please keep posting the updates

Kemo · 02-20-2009, 09:05 AM

Darryl,

great job on the car...you have inspired many of us on the board. thanks for posting all the work!

TWork · 02-20-2009, 02:28 PM

Beautiful work Darryl. Like others, I've been following along through it all and have found it very inspirational (particularly the non-car related stuff). Thanks for sharing.

stbnetbloc · 02-23-2009, 11:52 AM

Nice! Thanks for sharing the picture, that flash before and after transformation really highlights your achievement. I love the color too. Keep up the great work.

feds27 · 04-23-2009, 11:14 AM

Phenomenal job of restoring and documenting your 912. Thanks for sharing it with us, I really enjoyed the website.

TargaT · 04-23-2009, 12:43 PM

Darryl, do you have any advice or point me to any information regarding body panel alignment. My car is in the shop right now getting ready for paint. All the panels came off and were repaired but they are struggling with with the body gaps. The car is a 73 targa with all the original panels.

What would you recommend as the steps.

Thanks, Joe

Jagshund · 04-23-2009, 07:29 PM

Ah! Bahama yellow! You could park it in my 'Porsche bathroom' and it'd completely blend in with the walls! Best color in the world . . . in my completely useless opinion. Nice car. Now go do another.