Re: The Restoration of SRL311-0275
Posted: Thu Dec 06, 2012 10:50 am
James,
What is the starter bolt mod? Looks like a regular bolt...
Linda
What is the starter bolt mod? Looks like a regular bolt...
Linda
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The Restoration of SRL311-0275
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Re: The Restoration of SRL311-0275
Posted: Thu Dec 06, 2012 11:25 am
notching the web in the nose housing between the bolt and the starter solenoid.
Re: The Restoration of SRL311-0275
Posted: Thu Dec 06, 2012 12:12 pm
Alvin:
The stock resonator+piping+megaphone is tiny. I am going to go w/ a bigger pipe and a "tubular" resonator. I picked up a vintage MEGS megaphone from Datsun65 which is better suited to a bigger pipe size.
Cheers
James
The stock resonator+piping+megaphone is tiny. I am going to go w/ a bigger pipe and a "tubular" resonator. I picked up a vintage MEGS megaphone from Datsun65 which is better suited to a bigger pipe size.
Cheers
James
Re: The Restoration of SRL311-0275
Posted: Thu Dec 06, 2012 11:48 pm
ahh that makes sensejamesw wrote:Alvin:
The stock resonator+piping+megaphone is tiny. I am going to go w/ a bigger pipe and a "tubular" resonator. I picked up a vintage MEGS megaphone from Datsun65 which is better suited to a bigger pipe size.
Cheers
James
love that megaphone
Re: The Restoration of SRL311-0275
Posted: Wed Dec 12, 2012 8:36 am
Gentlemen (and ladies) we have more progress!
I just got these photos from the body shop yesterday - he is finally starting primer/sealer on the body. He also painted a sample panel with my chosen color for customer approval of the paint. I like it
Hopefully have more pix soon.
Cheers
James
I just got these photos from the body shop yesterday - he is finally starting primer/sealer on the body. He also painted a sample panel with my chosen color for customer approval of the paint. I like it
Hopefully have more pix soon.
Cheers
James
Re: The Restoration of SRL311-0275
Posted: Wed Dec 12, 2012 10:31 am
Sweet- it is gonna look Sooooo good!
Re: The Restoration of SRL311-0275
Posted: Wed Dec 12, 2012 10:45 am
Looking good!!!
I am going to need to step up my efforts on mine now.
I am going to need to step up my efforts on mine now.
Re: The Restoration of SRL311-0275
Posted: Wed Dec 12, 2012 11:16 am
James
Looking good, what paint system are they using?
Linda
Looking good, what paint system are they using?
Linda
Re: The Restoration of SRL311-0275
Posted: Wed Dec 12, 2012 12:08 pm
Thanks guys.
PPG paint system - color code from the Wiki. 3 coats of color and 3 coats of clear on the sample piece.
Cheers
James
PPG paint system - color code from the Wiki. 3 coats of color and 3 coats of clear on the sample piece.
Cheers
James
Re: The Restoration of SRL311-0275
Posted: Wed Dec 12, 2012 11:45 pm
Some (ignorant) people poo-poo Sora Blueish colors - but I LOVE IT.
Re: The Restoration of SRL311-0275
Posted: Thu Dec 13, 2012 12:40 am
so you'll have TWO Sora Blue roadsters?
Re: The Restoration of SRL311-0275
Posted: Thu Dec 13, 2012 1:52 pm
Alvin: yes, my 64 is Sora blue too.
I could change my mind on 275 if someone has a really compelling photo. It was originally 666 Silver. I have already had the seats done w/ red covers - which kind of limits my choices too.
Thoughts?
Cheers
James
I could change my mind on 275 if someone has a really compelling photo. It was originally 666 Silver. I have already had the seats done w/ red covers - which kind of limits my choices too.
Thoughts?
Cheers
James
Re: The Restoration of SRL311-0275
Posted: Thu Dec 13, 2012 1:55 pm
I love Sora blue.....but a silver with red interior is classic....... a Porsche tradition as well so you would be in good company.
Re: The Restoration of SRL311-0275
Posted: Thu Dec 13, 2012 1:58 pm
hey i am partial to that combo too!jamesw wrote:Alvin: yes, my 64 is Sora blue too.
I could change my mind on 275 if someone has a really compelling photo. It was originally 666 Silver. I have already had the seats done w/ red covers - which kind of limits my choices too.
Thoughts?
Cheers
James
Re: The Restoration of SRL311-0275
Posted: Wed Mar 12, 2014 3:57 pm
Time for an update on 275 - now that 132 is finished. Now I can devote some more time to riding the body shop owner. He's had the shell for THREE YEARS!
I decided the car will be Sora blue w/ black interior and seats. The red seats went to a worthy owner who put them to good use.
The body is supposed to be done by the end of March - but we'll see. He has all the panels back on and has finished most of the rear of the car. he also finally sealed the rest and has done a great job straightening the drivers side inner fender where it had collision damage. Here's a picture.
I should be getting my rebuilt carbs and parts back from Dave Premo this week. They look amazing! I have some original Type II carbs in storage - but these later carbs are so much lighter and work SO MUCH better than the early ones, due to the homogeneous circuit.
So - hopefully I'll have some garage space soon and will get 275 back in the shop and put back together.
Cheers
James
I decided the car will be Sora blue w/ black interior and seats. The red seats went to a worthy owner who put them to good use.
The body is supposed to be done by the end of March - but we'll see. He has all the panels back on and has finished most of the rear of the car. he also finally sealed the rest and has done a great job straightening the drivers side inner fender where it had collision damage. Here's a picture.
I should be getting my rebuilt carbs and parts back from Dave Premo this week. They look amazing! I have some original Type II carbs in storage - but these later carbs are so much lighter and work SO MUCH better than the early ones, due to the homogeneous circuit.
So - hopefully I'll have some garage space soon and will get 275 back in the shop and put back together.
Cheers
James