*LongFella posted:Trans is mounted. Didn’t have a lot of time today, but it was nice to see a little progress...
Looks great, If those shocks are KYB gas units you will not like the ride. put bilstein's or koni's on the chassis. you will appreciate the difference.
Anthony posted:*LongFella posted:Trans is mounted. Didn’t have a lot of time today, but it was nice to see a little progress...
Looks great, If those shocks are KYB gas units you will not like the ride. put bilstein's or koni's on the chassis. you will appreciate the difference.
They are basic EMPI brand shocks. Oil in the front and gas in the rear. I have the same set-up on my Speedster and it is sufficient for my application/use of the car.
Anthony posted:TRP posted:IRS is for quitters and namby pambys. I swing, baby...
Which bushings did you use? My SwayAWays from CB didnt come with bushings. Grrr...
Been fighting them for days.
you should be able to use the stock bushings. you can lube them all you want ........dry them and use baby powder.
Should you use silicone grease rather than a petroleum based product to lube them?
Picked up my rims from Greg yesterday. Turned out nice! I believe this is the second pair he has ever done of the Vintage 190 rims in gloss black...
My wifey has been working the past several Sunday's so my build has slowed a bit - daddy duty comes first...
I have everything to finish the chassis (complete rolling chassis)... just need to put it together...
They look great!
Bob asked on 1/22: "Should you use silicone grease rather than a petroleum based product to lube them?"
I'm assuming you're asking about urethane bushings. The Urethane guys (Prothane) recommend a "special" urethane grease that looks and feels like dielectric grease to me. I used it liberally on the inside of mine when I installed them (we're talking front beam, here) and they've been quiet since (10 years?).
http://www.prothanesuspensionparts.com/9.11110
On the rear torsion bar bushings, it seems like everyone except Mango Smoothie and me recommend talcum powder, while he and I use CV joint grease. Whatever you prefer.
Gordon is this on the right topic?
IaM-Ray posted:Gordon is this on the right topic?
Panhandle Bob posted:Anthony posted:TRP posted:IRS is for quitters and namby pambys. I swing, baby...
Which bushings did you use? My SwayAWays from CB didnt come with bushings. Grrr...
Been fighting them for days.
you should be able to use the stock bushings. you can lube them all you want ........dry them and use baby powder.
Should you use silicone grease rather than a petroleum based product to lube them?
It was a late response to an earlier question.
Hey Brian,
Wheels look sharp! What color are you planning for the coupe?
AllnuttS posted:Hey Brian,
Wheels look sharp! What color are you planning for the coupe?
White exterior. Not sure which white though.
Interior will be grey German square weave, navy blue leather seats (comfort/low back style) and door panels, and white and black accents throughout the interior (knobs, shifter, etc.)
You need to be careful selecting a white, the few I did in white took me a long time to located the right shade. Best to walk Dealer Lots on a Sunday when they are closed.
In California dealer lots are open 7 days a week past 8:30pm. Sharks dont sleep
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Sunday mornings early is a good time tolook at cars w/o getting pounced on...Ford wimbledon white is an extra nice, rich looking white
I'll likely stick to a white color in the Porsche spectrum. Not sure which one...
TRP posted:In California dealer lots are open 7 days a week past 8:30pm. Sharks dont sleep
One of the best laws in IL is that dealers are closed on Sundays. Sharks DO sleep here.
Longfella, this may help you......
http://www.willhoitautorestora...com/paintsamples.php
Glacier has green in it, and Ivory is , well, ivory. Try 603 white.
Hope this helps.
Thanks! Interesting, the site lists all the 54’ colors and proper Porsche paint code but 601-603 doesn’t have a Porsche paint code to it. And where’s the 55’ colors? Or did they keep the same colors for 54-55 and added 601-603 in 55’??
Reutter was a coach builder for Porsche and apparently had some of their own colors for '54-55. It says 54-55 so assuming same colors for both years.
Got chance to stop by the new shop and get some parts ordered. Greg is humming along and he is BUSY!
My coupe body should be done by the end of this month. Exciting!
The rolling chassis is complete. Once the body is done, everything will be mounted and the rest is just having he time to finish it like my Speedster...
Engine will be a basic 2110cc. Nothing fancy and smilier to my Speedster engine.
