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My 968 cab has been my daily driver for the past 7 years and several years ago, I needed a new radiator. While 'I' was in there, I ended up with a complete engine rebuild. Now, after a minor scuff on the bumper, I going to end up with a complete respray. My ultimate goal when I bought the car was to get the car restored to its 'as new' state after seen the blue cab at the Porsche museum. The paint had some age and the PO had done some touchups patches that were cracking and not colour matched. I had just not planned how it would happen. Well, all it took was a leaking radiator and a scuff on the bumper and serious case of 'While-you-are-in-there-anitis'
Extra items include:
New windshield and rubber trim
New Side skirting rubber trim
New front and rear bumper rubber trim
New front bumper upper and lower grill
Clear scratch guards for front
Hood liner from Jager (its been in the cupboard for 7 years)
New Headlight trim rings
Polish headlights and spots
The minor scuff that started it all
Fixing body imperfections
Bonnet already painted
Bumper done
Skirting done
Painting starts next week, then assembly.
I'll probably be too scared to drive it.
Next up on the list will be rim refurbishment, leather seats, stereo upgrade and rear window replacement. I wonder what the trigger event for all that will be.
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Quote:If I may ask, what's all this going to cost you?
Insurance is paying for the front and windshield, the rest is for my account. The insurance piece is covering the setup cost so it's turning out much cheaper than me doing the whole job. Making hay while the sun shines.
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Bulti: Wun milleeon dollars!
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About a quarter of a million (Rand)
my guess,
Jay
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They took the windshield out last week, prepped the paint and should be spraying this week.
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LOL... I was going to , but then realised that the rear view mirror would need to be adjusted, and thats a deal breaker.
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Dash looks great! Is this an early or late 92?
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Early 92. Luckliy No Cracks etc.
@ williamos - Pretty crappy currency. but luckily labour is cheap, so this should cost lest than $5K.
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Paint prep and base colour coat to create a even colour base. We are even doing under the hood and in the door jam area to ensure a consistent colour throughout.
It went into the paint booth this week. Hope to have it back in a week.
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Resprayed done. Then clear coat wet sanded.
Polishing time.
New Windshield fitted, reassembly this week. Delivery next week. (Hopefully)
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Thet car is finally done. Had some delays over Christmas and one two assembly issues as well have having to refit the windshield twice due to bad figment.
Having the rims sent off for refurbishment.
I need some advice though. The skirtings were off the car for 6 months and it seems one of them has 'lost' its curve and now doesnt reach the bolt holes under the car. There is about an inch gap. They guys have fitted a spacer to hold it in place but it's all wrong.
I was thinking of applying heat and then slowly bending the trim up using a 2x4 for even pressure. I'll post pictures later.
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