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Posted by: mrholland2 Aug 19 2014, 09:21 AM

Okay.

My car is going to arrive back from paint on Wednesday. Doors and trunk lids on and basically nothing else (no seals) (roller).

Assuming that I will replace all of the calipers and shocks/struts, can someone tell me what to put on first, second etc. . .

Yes, I'm going to beg for help eventually and provide seared mammal flesh and beverages to all those willing to help, but I'm sure there's little stuff I can do so we have maximum effective wrench time and more relaxed flesh consumption time.

Thanks!

Sean

Posted by: malcolm2 Aug 19 2014, 09:25 AM

I have not taken mine that far, but I wonder if it is advisable to install doors, trunks, etc... WITHOUT seals. Seems like you run the risk of chipping the pretty paint.

Clark

Posted by: mrholland2 Aug 19 2014, 01:35 PM

Not sure. . but that's done already

Posted by: colingreene Aug 19 2014, 02:58 PM

Man if you were closer id come help!

Posted by: PanelBilly Aug 19 2014, 03:04 PM

You can look at my thread. I basically posted as each step was complete. Although if you get to the part where you're installing the engine, you will have passed me.
Do fuel lines, suspension and brake system first.

Posted by: mrholland2 Aug 19 2014, 03:58 PM

wiring harness before or after those?

Posted by: PanelBilly Aug 19 2014, 06:20 PM

Doesn't matter. Just do wire before fuel tank and hvac

Posted by: napasteve Aug 19 2014, 09:40 PM

Sean, what color are did you go with? Did you stick with the Olympic Blue???

Posted by: PanelBilly Aug 19 2014, 09:48 PM

Do you need to have a blue car to post to this thread?

Posted by: speed metal army Aug 19 2014, 10:00 PM

No.

Posted by: Phoenix914 Aug 20 2014, 05:25 AM

Blue car.

It seems amazing that we completely disassemble and reassemble these cars. Not that I have done it, but I've taken a lot of stuff out and put it back in.

I'll keep an eye on your reassembly progress and be, as usual regarding these restoration threads, just a bit envious.

Posted by: mrholland2 Aug 20 2014, 03:10 PM

No, I went with an available version of 1973 Porsche 911 Lime green.

I'll take a photo of the painted roller when I get it home tonight.

It's not a "perfect" paint job; it is a 3K driver job which means there are probably a few minor ripples. .BUT they properly fixed much and eliminated the warts!!!

Posted by: mrholland2 Aug 20 2014, 03:12 PM

Right on.

So here's the list in order?
Wiring
Fuel lines
Brake lines and calipers
shocks/struts
body seals
Lights etc
HVAC (missing parts here, so I may be asking lots of questions at that point)
Fuel tank
Drivetrain
dash/interior
Windshield


Sooo. . when does the back window go in? What am I not covering here?

Posted by: rhodyguy Aug 20 2014, 03:20 PM

back window goes in before the targa bar pad, back pad and interior trim.

Posted by: mrholland2 Aug 22 2014, 03:38 PM

It seems like, then, the back window goes in before the interior but the windshield after??

Posted by: 76-914 Aug 23 2014, 07:46 AM

yes

Posted by: PanelBilly Aug 23 2014, 08:58 AM

In the real world you might be installing the parts you have in hand because you're waiting for the parts you want to arrive/come back from the plater

Posted by: mrholland2 Aug 25 2014, 06:47 PM

Here's the body back from paint. Not a show paint, but decent for the price. . I'm pretty happy.


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Posted by: CptTripps Aug 26 2014, 08:12 AM

It's amazing how a fresh coat of paint can change your whole attitude about a car.

Looking good man. Have fun with the rebuild.

Posted by: 76-914 Aug 26 2014, 08:29 AM

Nice. It's going to look great once it's trimmed out! What colour is your interior?

Posted by: mrholland2 Aug 26 2014, 04:51 PM

Black. Though I might want to find some kind of green plaid for the seat inserts, but that can come later. . I'll just put the imperfect old seats in and do that later. . I'm frustrated because I'm short on bucks due to an in-town move (and 5000 buck deposit!!) soooo. . slooooow going/