The day has finally come: PAINT and RESTO!

[dshepp806]

It's taken about a year to get the cash together, but now the anticipated repaint and restoration process has begun!!!!! Dropped off my '89 S.A. Edition Coupe with Mr. John Holt at Hot Wheels Imports yesterday so the Master can get started on making her brand-spanking new again. We'll be spraying Glasurit and the interior will get a complete makeover.

I spent a good deal of time interviewing many paint shops and I can say, without any reserve, that I finally made the proper connection with a Pro shop. Great guy to talk to ........very knowledgeable gent that's certain to produce professional results. No doubt this guy will deliver the goods.

There are many boxes of brand new stuff that will go on the car (to the tune of ~$6K) and she'll look like she came off of the showroom floor when I'm done.

Now comes the work of planning on the materials for the interior resto. Glad there's some good threads out there on this very subject....I just need to select the proper supplier of the BEST materials out there. I would welcome any comments relating to anyone's experiences with particular material sources.

An exciting venture,..and a stressful one, at that.

Will keep you guys updated on my processes. Luckily, a PP member 'round here does work there part time and will be assisting me with gathering pics (as I'm located a hundred miles South of John's shop). John has agreed to take a few pics here and there, as well.....

STOKED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Here's the first pic from John...light work, of course,..but provides a high degree of excitement knowing the process has actually begun!!!!!!

BEST to all!

Doyle

[drtyler]

That's great! I'm planning to take my car to Mr. Holt soon. Keep us posted with the progress!

I've found Autos International to have excellent quality interior materials and they are really, really good to work with.

[dshepp806]

I plan to contact them tomorrow.

I'm awaiting a response from Heritage, as I hear their stuff is top notch (however, not cheap). I'll be replacing all bolsters, as well.

I'll ship my stuff, if necc'y, in order to have it professionally done.....the paint part is easily handled by Professor Holt,..thankfully, I've no concerns there,..THAT'S in good hands, for sure. This interior stuff is a bit more challenging for me.....and a bit nerve wracking, as I want it perfect,..with the proper materials. Heritage has some interesting reads on materials....heads up, I'd say.

We'll see,..time to go through the motions, eh?

Thanks for your response!

BEST!

Doyle

[Justin@Athens]

Doyle,

I am really interested to see it when complete. I am sure its going to look brand new. I think you will find the interior work not as difficult as you anticipate. Rattlesnk has a great deal of knowledge himself--I think you are in quite capable hands. SUBSCRIBED!

[A horse with no name]

Hi Doyle...Just had a look at 'Hot Wheels' shop. Boy!...He does some very 'heavy' work!- NIce!

I can see why that you are a tad excited...Keep us posted-

http://holtwheelsmotorsports.com/index.html

[dshepp806]

Packaging up all gauges today to ship 'em out to NHS. The gauges work but I want them "new" again! Have instructed them to change out ALL of the electrolytic caps, freshen up any/all gears, check all calibrations, etc.

Anything wrong with requesting ALL glass faceplates? They stated that only the speedo and clock are glass and the rest are plastic. I don't see why they ALL can't be glass. NO MODS to the displays, except for the drop-in LED replacements for the BA7's (which I will do today thanks to ETARGA!) and insertion of desiccant packs (similar to what's loaded in the headlamps) within ALL gauges. I have only one gauge that will occasionally demonstrate a small bit of condensation,..hopefully my approach will minimize any moisture within the gauges.

Need to figure out how to get my spreadsheet uploaded here so that anyone interested can see what I'm installing and "how much" ($$). Don't mind sharing that, at all.

Thanks for the interest, Mig and Justin.

I realize this a Tech Forum and hope no one minds my postings here vs. the body/paint forum.

BEST to all!


Doyle

[ROW911SC]

Very exciting! Have you decided on single or two stage paint?

[dshepp806]

Up to the Painter,...he will probably follow what was done originally. He told me earlier, but I forgot....something like that is ALL his professional call.

I'll double-check and post back as to exactly what he plans to do. I can tell you it's gonna' be Glasurit that goes down.

BEST!

Doyle

[ruby911]

Hey Doyle - I saw your car yesterday at the shop as I was dropping off a new suspension pan and other small bits. My car will be sitting a couple of bays down form your I guess.


I plan to go back there on Monday to drop off some more parts and maybe do some grunt work on the car if you need anything.

- Farrell

[ROW911SC]

If you're going for originality then it should be single stage. I'm facing the same decision for my '81 SC...

[dshepp806]

Way cool Farrell !!!!!!! What grunt work will you be doing?

@LenS: that was my recollection as to originality. He will go with what the Factory did,..you never know: I may just get that extra coat of clear coat!!!!!! I'll double-check, still.

What decision are you facing, if you're not going with original approach? Just curious.....

If you're in there with your camera, do snap some pics for me, as I'm a bit South of you guys. Rattlesnk will be checking in on her.......

Need to determine what value to place on the insurance on the gauges ,..time for some research as to "worst-case condition"......

Looking forward to hearing on your work, too. Hopefully some things will surface that's of value to the board.

BEST!

Doyle

[ruby911]

Cleaning, scraping, drilling out spot welds, etc.

[samourai71]

Hi, good luck with the project, I'm still saving for my repaint(color me envious).
Quick question, how much, if you don't mind me asking to repaint the car?

[kiwiokie]

Glasurit 22-line single stage is what was used on my car. Very happy with the results but I think silver of that era was probably a base coat / clear coat application.

[dshepp806]

@ kiwiokie: that's what I was told, as well...for metallic silver.

Doyle

[vintagecarlover]

subd. i wanna see the final product. thx

[yazhound]

Hey Doyle,

Can't wait to see the finished machine in person! I am excited for you! And prospectively for me if I can ever save enough.... Cheers - yaz

[dshepp806]

YAZ! Long time, no see! Hope you're doing well! I'll buzz you when she's done and we can go do lunch!!!!!

Good to hear from you!

BEST!

Doyle

[dshepp806]

Since several have PM'd me about costs, I'd thought I'd oblige. Can't seem to post any spreadsheets so I thought I'd share the bits and pieces that are involved with the restoration:

ITEM /Part Number
Rear CARRERA SCRIPT 911-559-037-00-70C-M100 1
Sider rocker panel rubber OEM-930-559-103-01 2
Windshield washer nozzle-right 928-628-077-00-70B-M100 1
Windshield washer nozzle-left 928-628-077-00-01C-M100 1
Door Molding Clip Foam Sealing rings 911-531-309-00-OEM 14
Rear Tail Light lens seal-R 911-631-971-00-M260 1
Rear Tail Light lens seal-L 911-631-971-01-M260 1
Door Thresholds-metal 901-551-419-70k-OEM 2
Door Sealing Rail/L 911-542-403-03 1
Door Sealing Rail/R 911-542-404-03 1
Window outer seal/L 911-531-931-02-m136 1
Window outer seal/R 911-531-932-02-m136 1
Sealing Frame/L (small window) 901-542-921-21-m253 1
Sealing Frame/R (small window) 901-542-922-21-m253 1
Door seals (L/R) OEM-911-531-095-03 M136 2
Door handle seal/large 911-531-632-00-M260 2
Door handle seal/small 911-531-631-00-M260 2
Hood Seal OEM-911-511-923-02 1
Front Fender to cowl seal, 6.5mm 911-799-503-07 2
Front Bumper end seal 911-503-325-00-m100 1
Rear Valence to bumper seal 911-505-345-03-m136 1
seal 911-503-185-01/136 2
Rear bumper rubber/L 911-505-099-0470A-M100 1
Rear bumper rubber/R 911-505-100-0170A-OEM 1
Sunroof seal-Rear 911-564-193-00 1
Sunroof seal-Front-Sides 911-564-191-00 1
FLAT Sunroof Seal-Coupe 901-564-905-05 1
Gasket RBR-sunroof drain rubber? 911-62874300 1
Gasket RBR-sunroof drain rubber? 911-62874300 1
TeraStat Ribbon-rubber seal cord-5Meters 000-043-129-00-OEM 1
Windshield molding joints 911-541-921-01-70K-M260 2
Rear bumper screws 5X12 99914100102 2
Carrera Tail Base seal 911-512-215-00-M136 1
Gauge seal, Fuel/Oil 900-641-901-01-OEM 1
Gauge seal,TACH 911-641-903-01-OEM 1
Gauge seal, Speedo 911-641-902-01 1
Gauge seal, clock 911-641-901-00 1
Threshold rubber strip/R 911-551-620-00-M260 1
Threshold rubber strip/L 911-551-619-00-M260 1
LEFT wiper arm 964-628-028-01-M78 1
Mirror Housing Gasket-Left 911-731-247-00-M100 1
Mirror Housing Gasket-RIGHT 911-731-248-00-M100 1
Rear Windshield rubber gasket 964-545-225-00 1
Front Spoiler 911-503-995-00-M260 1
Front Grill Screen 993-559-411-00-OEM 1
Front Grill Seal 901-571-325-32-OEM 1
Carpet screw-Porsche 900-145-041-07-OEM 24
Front Bumper Bellows-RIGHT 911-799-505-64-M136 1
Rear Bumper Bellows-RIGHT 911-799-505-66-M136 1
Rear Bumpers Bellows-LEFT 911-799-505-65-M136 1
Front Bumper End Seal lower 911-503-326-00-M100 1
Headlamp Washer Jet, round base L or R 911-628-01-01C-M100 2
Decal-Tire Pressure Sign OEM-91170128701 1
DECAL-ALARM OEM91170125000 2
DECAL-engine hood OEM-93000651346 1
Decal-Firing Order 901-006-502-00-OEM 1
Decal-Valve Clearance 901-006-503-00-OEM 1
Decal-Engine Oil Level 930-006-504-02-OEM 1
Decal-CATALYST OEM-477000267 1
Door Molding Clips 999-591-326-01 15
Front Bumper Covering Strip 911-505-187-01-M260 1
Coupe Window Channel, L or R 911-542-905-00-M260 2
sealing for door slot/L 901-531-935-20-M260 1
Door slot seal, L or R 911-531-951-01 2
Rear bumper body seal 911-503-085-05-m260 1
Door Draft Plugs PEL-911-DFT 4
Door Panel membranes 2
Headlamp Lens Seals 911-631-115-02-M136 2
RIGHT wiper arm 964-628-028-02-M78 1
Windshield Wiper-bushing sleeve 901-628-923-01-OEM 2
Threshold screws/black 900-145-041-07-OEM 10
Windshield Wiper Arm/Right 964-628-028-02-OEM 2
Wiper Arm Cover 901-628-926-00-M100 2
Headlamp to Fender Seal 911-631-115-02-M136 2
sealing for door slot/R 901-531-936-20 1
Windshield adhesive mount 477-845-043-M100 1
Headlamp rim plugs 911-631-137-00-M100 2
Windshield wiper-rubber bushing 901-628-924-00-OEM 2
Door Glass Felt Brush with Clips (Upper Door Edge), Right Inner 901-531-936-20-M260 1
Alloy Lug Nuts-BLACK 999-182-003-36-M260 20
Screws, 3.5 X 22 for tag light lens assemblies OEM-90014311607 4
plugs for side view mirror 999-703-137-40-OEM 2


ITEMS ordered yet not rx'd:
Gauge Set cover 911-552-549-00-700-OEM 1
Decal-Unleaded gas OEM-91170125100 1

Items to be ordered/replaced,..not yet acquired
Front Windshield rubber gasket 964-541-225-00 1
Porsche Crest License plate PNA-701-005-OEM 1
piping 911-531-297-00-01C-OEM 2
Front Windshield 96454101110 1
DASH Restored/AIR-CA 1
others to be determined

PRE-INSTALLED PARTS-COMPLETED BY OWNER:
Right headlamp 91163190900 1
Left headlamp 91163190900 1
Right Fog Lamp Assembly inc'g bulb 911-631-204-00-OEM 1
Left Fog Lamp Lens- 911-631-942-01-M100 1
Headlamp Bulb/ 900-631-126-90-M97 1
Jack receptacle covers (L&R) 911-559-149-01-M100 2
Rear Tail light Lens-LEFT-USA 911-631-951-00-M114 1
Rear Tail light Lens-RIGHT-USA 911-631-952-00-M114 1
Ignition Switch Cover 911-613-100-01-70B-OEM 1


I may have missed a few things. The above items total about $6K. (almost ALL from our HOST!). Yeap,..a chunk of change,..to help Uncle Wayne pay his rent!

I've still to make arrangements with a vendor to take care of the interior redo (everything) so that portion of the cost has yet to be determined and is not included in the above data. This will (ultimately) be a chunk of change, as I'm going back with full leather.

All of the gauges have been shipped to NHS for rework. This cost is not included in the above data Should come to roughly under $1K on that end.

The specific cost for the repaint is yet to be determined. We've a general range but will have to see what shakes out in the end. I would want to get John's blessing on posting any repaint costs, in any case. She has a few small rust spots around the windshield that will need rework.

That's a taste of my insanity. Do you sense an attempt at making her new again? I cringe when I make use of the sigma button on the spreadsheet. Oh well: it is what it is.

BEST!

Doyle

[kiwiokie]

Wow Doyle that is quite a list but a worthwhile investment in my opinion. I was planning on re-using a lot of the exterior rubber on my car but once the paint looks so pretty the rest of the trim really shows its age. I think the only rubber parts I re-used were the quarter window seals and now I get some wind noise around those I have regretted not putting new ones on. Looking forward to seeing the finished product.