Pending Projects and a few Qs? - Page 11

Kahdmus · 10-19-2008, 01:18 AM

Jaime, any updates? Cheers, --H

furblog · 10-22-2008, 12:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wachuko

Creating a place holders for my future mods

Similar to my thread on the 964 forum: Pending Projects - 964

or in the 996TT forum - Pending Projects - 996TT

This one will be a long-term project... long long long-term...

I bought my car January 27, 2007.

The car: 1983 Slate Blue Metallic (Schieferblaumetallic - Paint code L661 / X6)911SC with 150898 miles. Blue interior - US$9,000.00. Details of the purchase and condition when I bought it here: Purchase thread

A few photos before the changes began:

Would like to take it from that look to something like this (while keeping the same color, Pacific Blue Metallic):

Pending mods:

1. Remove all stuff not needed in the engine bay

2. Redo interior (a bit sad since the previous owner installed new carpet and trim recently...). But I want to eliminate rear seats and install the RS style carpet with rear deck delete. .Update: Ordered. Got the RS carpet set from Original Fit Interiors

3. Seats - I wanted to go retro with some GTS or Vintage Seats...
R style

4. Door Panels - install RS America door panels. .Update: Arrived: Feb 8, 2007 - Got them from Original Fit Interiors

5. Rear wing - Posted a WTB in the classifieds for an used one. Depending on responses/prices I will get a used one or buy one from Getty Designs, MA Shaw, or GT Racing (not even sure if all those are manufactured by the same company...) .Update: Found and bought on Feb. 3, 2007 a used one. Needs some work... ongoing restoration of the wing/tail

6. Front fenders, bumper, splitter - well... decided. RSR vented. Update: Ordered. Got it from GT Racing

7. Rear qtr panels, bumper - full vented RSR

8. Race styled mirror housing - Update: Recieved Feb/ 8, 2007. Got it from BetterBodiesUSA

9. Wheels - Will get them (9", 11" x17 - 2 Piece Fuch style) from Lindsey Racing

10. Roll bar

List of installed mods:

1. Vanity plate

-> RSR 3.0 (well... actually it is RSR 3-0 since the DMV does not use "." but close enough.

2. Let's start with the easy stuff... H4's. Update: Installed! Got it from Pelican Parts

3. Since I already have a Recaro seat seems best to just get the same passenger seat to go with that and avoid buying two new seats. Update: Drivers side Recaro Sport seat installed!

That is all for now... just wanted to get the thread started to keep track of the changes.

Speaking of seats, I was also looking forward to install some classy Vintage Seats just to match and complement the whole look of my ride.

Wachuko · 10-22-2008, 10:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kahdmus

Jaime, any updates? Cheers, --H

Working on the 964... I want to have it back on the road asap as I use it often.

Please keep in mind that this was to be a project that was going to take several years... I have actually done more (and bought more parts) than what I expected during the first year... All body panels are here, wheels and tires, carpet, etc.

I am only missing the front mounted oil cooler, exhaust (using the current headers and just going to build something at home for the dual pipes), and even if not needed (just for looks) a set of new GTP brake calipers at all four corners, also need to decide if I go with the race seats or buy the matching passenger seat... very temped to go with some Recaros Pole Position (I can buy two Pole Position for what that Sport is going to cost me

, and maybe it will go better with the overall theme)...

I would say that I did the easy stuff already... and what follows is very labor intensive... a lot of the work will not show or turn into great progress... finishing the rear wing and prep for paint of just the wing will take me a weekend. Alignment of the rear quarter panels, I have to build the supports for the rear bumper to the car and to the qtr panels, then glue the panels... I have to sort out fuel filling... I would love not to have to modify the tank... but looks like I will have to...

Anyway, as soon as I am done with the 964 you will see some progress here

Wachuko · 10-22-2008, 11:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by furblog

Speaking of seats, I was also looking forward to install some classy Vintage Seats just to match and complement the whole look of my ride.

Post photos of your ride? Did your uncle give you the car already?

cparkin · 12-08-2008, 06:32 PM

just read through the whole thing! awesome project.

911cabriolet · 12-31-2008, 07:58 PM

Awesome job. Can't wait to see finished pics.

vinceqn · 01-02-2009, 03:34 AM

I wanna know where i can get those seats

v944god · 01-05-2009, 04:26 PM

This sounds like a pretty sick project. Best of luck.

douglas bray · 01-05-2009, 07:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vinceqn

I wanna know where i can get those seats

try TRE. I saw a room full of retro seats to die for at there place.

www.tremotorsports.com

vinceqn · 01-06-2009, 01:37 PM

Thanks for the info Douglas, didn't buy a seat but I think I may pick up some 1/4 panels and an RSR bumper

vinceqn · 01-06-2009, 03:00 PM

Thanks for the info Douglas, didn't buy a seat but I think I may pick up some 1/4 panels and an RSR bumper

Wachuko · 04-12-2009, 08:46 AM

Well, a quick update, after some soul searching I have decided to give it to a pro to finish the body work and paint... that way I have a chance to use the car before I am 80 years old,

Also, decided to go with Recaro Pole Position for the seats. I tried one yesterday and my butt fits.

iJeremy · 09-17-2009, 11:46 AM

It has been entirely too long since this thread was bumped... Bodywork complete? Seats in?... Trumpets on?... Update please!

Wachuko · 09-17-2009, 11:54 AM

Life took over... still nicely parked in the garage without any additional work... I am taking it out for a drive to fill it with gas and start working on it again this weekend.

There is a lot of little things that take a long time (making the holes in the bumper for the signal lights, hole for the center mesh, fabricating the lip on the rear bumper to be able to bolt it to the rear quarter panels, etc....). I did order the elbows for the muffler to be able to use the same muffler installed and have the dual exhaust coming out of the bumper cutouts.

I started selling a few other projects I had so I can also raise some $ to have a shop finish the body work that I can't tackle.

BReyes · 09-17-2009, 08:34 PM

I sometimes tell experienced guys who have skills such as you do, to not shy away from the paint & bodywork on their 911. I was taught how to paint my first car over thirty years ago (many more since then, and some still very time consuming [a new thread on my 69 coming soon to Pelican]), and I know it takes a lot of time, both, to get very good, and to do very good work. The mess/ fumes/ itching created can be an issue for some. And it can be frustrating because it is often just one person working alone, and that usually keeps the car off the pavement longer than they would like.

She is going to be worth it. Keep it up! I'll be in Altamonte, visiting a friend from USF. pm me.

Regards,

12-08-2008, 06:32 PM	#155
cparkin Addict Rennlist Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 181	just read through the whole thing! awesome project. __________________ 1989 944- 968 M030 Bars, Heated Sport Seats, Cup 2 Wheels, Toyos, Konis... 1972 914-4 1.7- Rust

12-31-2008, 07:58 PM	#156
911cabriolet Addict Rennlist Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Chesapeake, VA Posts: 40	Awesome job. Can't wait to see finished pics. __________________ Ron 1984 "Kiln Red" Carrera Cabriolet (my Sunday Driver- 3k in 1.5 yrs)- 131k miles, OEM short shift kit, Bilsteins, aftermarket stereo, speakers and amp 2004 Dakota Quad Cab (my DD)- 2/3 drop with drop shocks, 20x9 AE Rims, clear signals, Euro tails, homemade billet grill, painted calipers, painted rear bumper. All done in my garage. 2005 Honda Odyssey EXL Res (wife's DD)- per her insistance, bone stock

01-05-2009, 04:26 PM	#158
v944god Addict Rennlist Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Northern NJ Posts: 1,865	This sounds like a pretty sick project. Best of luck. __________________ '88 RX-7 TII (sold) '88 944 (sold) '88 924S (sold) '04 Yamaha R6 '86 951 (322rwhp) (sold) '03 Evolution 8 (322awhp) '04 Acura TL '01 Integra GSR '04 Honda S2000 '03 H2 '04 CBR600 RR

04-12-2009, 08:46 AM	#162
Wachuko Professor of Pending Projects Rennlist Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 7,506	Well, a quick update, after some soul searching I have decided to give it to a pro to finish the body work and paint... that way I have a chance to use the car before I am 80 years old, Also, decided to go with Recaro Pole Position for the seats. I tried one yesterday and my butt fits. __________________ Drive Safe! Jaime Diaz (a.k.a Wachuko) '83 911 Schieferblaumetallic SC Coupe -> Transformation '91 964 C4 Wide-Body Cabriolet '09 BMW X5 xDrive35d MaxJax low-ceiling two-post lift Missed but never forgotten: '02 996TT Seal Gray '04 VW Golf R32 '97 993 C2S Vesuvius Metallic with Aerokit '87 951 Rennlist Member 020402-3738

09-17-2009, 11:46 AM	#163
iJeremy Addict Rennlist Site Sponsor Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Standing over a flat six Posts: 424	It has been entirely too long since this thread was bumped... Bodywork complete? Seats in?... Trumpets on?... Update please! __________________ "I'll have to get back to you, I've got a guy on the other line about some white-walls." - Lou Brown http://www.RennenAutohaus.com

10-19-2008, 01:18 AM	#151
Kahdmus Addict Rennlist Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Pacifica CA. Posts: 3,562	Jaime, any updates? Cheers, --H

01-02-2009, 03:34 AM	#157
vinceqn User Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 71	I wanna know where i can get those seats

01-06-2009, 01:37 PM	#160
vinceqn User Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 71	Thanks for the info Douglas, didn't buy a seat but I think I may pick up some 1/4 panels and an RSR bumper

01-06-2009, 03:00 PM	#161
vinceqn User Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 71	Thanks for the info Douglas, didn't buy a seat but I think I may pick up some 1/4 panels and an RSR bumper

09-17-2009, 11:54 AM	#164
Wachuko Professor of Pending Projects Rennlist Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 7,506	Life took over... still nicely parked in the garage without any additional work... I am taking it out for a drive to fill it with gas and start working on it again this weekend. There is a lot of little things that take a long time (making the holes in the bumper for the signal lights, hole for the center mesh, fabricating the lip on the rear bumper to be able to bolt it to the rear quarter panels, etc....). I did order the elbows for the muffler to be able to use the same muffler installed and have the dual exhaust coming out of the bumper cutouts. I started selling a few other projects I had so I can also raise some $ to have a shop finish the body work that I can't tackle. __________________ Drive Safe! Jaime Diaz (a.k.a Wachuko) '83 911 Schieferblaumetallic SC Coupe -> Transformation '91 964 C4 Wide-Body Cabriolet '09 BMW X5 xDrive35d MaxJax low-ceiling two-post lift Missed but never forgotten: '02 996TT Seal Gray '04 VW Golf R32 '97 993 C2S Vesuvius Metallic with Aerokit '87 951 Rennlist Member 020402-3738

09-17-2009, 08:34 PM	#165
BReyes Addict Rennlist Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Tampa Bay, FL: Treasure Coast, FL Posts: 223	I sometimes tell experienced guys who have skills such as you do, to not shy away from the paint & bodywork on their 911. I was taught how to paint my first car over thirty years ago (many more since then, and some still very time consuming [a new thread on my 69 coming soon to Pelican]), and I know it takes a lot of time, both, to get very good, and to do very good work. The mess/ fumes/ itching created can be an issue for some. And it can be frustrating because it is often just one person working alone, and that usually keeps the car off the pavement longer than they would like. She is going to be worth it. Keep it up! I'll be in Altamonte, visiting a friend from USF. pm me. Regards, __________________ Bernard