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Beautiful example! Your experience with teething pains after a long sleep is almost identical to the issues I had with the '78 Petrol car, which had done 6000 miles since 1994. On the one hand, they don't like to sit. OTOH, if they sit, their cosmetics survive intact. I'll take some mechanical refresh over a repaint or upholstery work, any day.
Beautiful example! Your experience with teething pains after a long sleep is almost identical to the issues I had with the '78 Petrol car, which had done 6000 miles since 1994. On the one hand, they don't like to sit. OTOH, if they sit, their cosmetics survive intact. I'll take some mechanical refresh over a repaint or upholstery work, any day.
I couldn't agree more, one can sort out mechanicals but good luck finding all the original pieces of trim, upholstery, paint etc.. Mine was driven by the original owner 86k miles between 1979-1986 then just 9k miles in the past 35 years, but stored carefully. So it looks more like a 10 year old car, not 43.
I don't know the exact dates but I know the early 928's came with this snap down style rear cargo cover. My car had one but it was in poor shape, so I took it to my upholstery guy and he used that as a pattern and made an exact duplicate, turned out amazing! Figured I would share. He kept the pattern, so if anyone needs one let me know and I can give you his contact. It wasn't cheap (~$1k) but I am a fanatic for everything being just right.
Next up was replacing the original, deteriorated engine sound pad. I had to use two of them to do the front panel as well (later 928's didn't do the front but early cars do). One of the best updates I have done so far, it was UGLY....
Fantastic find and story. It's even a slicktop! Original Radio! Are the dash and pod gorgeous as well?
It is pleasant to see knowledgable people finding cars like this and bringing them back to their original glory. Because of the climate, I leave my 928's sitting for about six months per year with no noticeable ill effects. Of course coolant and brake fluid changes are a bi-annual event. I have one car that needs a new under hood pad and do not look forward to the job because of the mess it will likely make. Any hints will be appreciated.
Enjoy your 928 and keep us posted on your excellent adventure...
Fantastic find and story. It's even a slicktop! Original Radio! Are the dash and pod gorgeous as well?
It is pleasant to see knowledgable people finding cars like this and bringing them back to their original glory. Because of the climate, I leave my 928's sitting for about six months per year with no noticeable ill effects. Of course coolant and brake fluid changes are a bi-annual event. I have one car that needs a new under hood pad and do not look forward to the job because of the mess it will likely make. Any hints will be appreciated.
Enjoy your 928 and keep us posted on your excellent adventure...
Dave
Yes, the dash and pod are perfect on mine thankfully!
On the hood pad, I carefully removed the hood and then placed it on a well padded surface on my work table. I then scraped the old hood pad off using a little bit of heat and plastic razor blades. It was messy but if you take your time it will come off without damage ( I realized I didn't take a picture when I had it removed, duh!). I then made a paper pattern for both areas and then tacked down the new pad material and cut them to exact. I used a rubber roller to assure even adhesion. All in took a few hours but looks 1000x better!
Yes, the dash and pod are perfect on mine thankfully!
On the hood pad, I carefully removed the hood and then placed it on a well padded surface on my work table. I then scraped the old hood pad off using a little bit of heat and plastic razor blades. It was messy but if you take your time it will come off without damage ( I realized I didn't take a picture when I had it removed, duh!). I then made a paper pattern for both areas and then tacked down the new pad material and cut them to exact. I used a rubber roller to assure even adhesion. All in took a few hours but looks 1000x better!
Roger at 928srus sells the small upper pad section. I believe he just cuts down an original but it does save some money off of buying two large pads. Looks great!!
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