 Restoration 1st phase, some questions, paint scheme + tips, seats info |
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| Dutchdriver |
 May 12 2016, 12:23 AM
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Newbie  Group: Members Posts: 38 Joined: 10-May 16 From: Netherlands Member No.: 19,983 Region Association: Europe  |
Hi all,
I am in the process of restoring my 914 1.7. It's a LHD EU model. Right now I am stripping the car of all it's paint (now red, but there is yellow underneath). After that I will restore all rusted area's. I want the car to be painted completely as original as possible, I have found someone (pro) who will do the painting. My 1st question is: is there somewhere a "painting scheme", to see wich parts need to be painted? Of course the complete body needs to be painted, but was the engine compartement + trunk etc also originally painted in the main color of the car? Or where those area's always painted in black? Since my car has been repainted by Stevie Wonder, I wanted to check with you guys 2nd question for anyone who has already repainted his/her car: can you recommend to paint other parts besides the body as well? Since I am in the process of stripping and painting, maybe it's wise to paint some other parts as well. Just checking if somebody has got some tips out of their own experience. 3rd question: my 914 has a fixed right seat. On the internet I found out that all '71 models had a fixed seat and from '72 onwards, all models had movable right seats. Is that correct? I have an original Porsche "birth certificate", which states the car was build in '72, so I am a bit confused on which exact model I have.  |
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| falcor75 |
May 12 2016, 02:26 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,579 Joined: 22-November 12 From: Sweden Member No.: 15,176 Region Association: Scandinavia 
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Your car probably is built in 71 but wasnt sold till 72.
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| SixerJ |
May 12 2016, 04:15 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 448 Joined: 24-June 13 From: UK Member No.: 16,042 Region Association: England |
Hi, body is all one colour inside and out and your body guy will be able to advise on the best process to repair existing paint and or build up from bare steel
As far as I'm aware, factory was, etch / phosphate Primer, seam seal (the application method varied with age), Wurth underbody schutz for floor pan and under wheel arches, primer and top coat Factory -6 were slightly different for example had brush applied black underbody around front strut towers etc Others with greater knowledge will chime in & check out the originality threads Good luck with your car and post pictures! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png) |
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| mark04usa |
May 12 2016, 01:11 PM
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'70 1.7 Tangerine Group: Members Posts: 351 Joined: 14-September 09 From: Austin TX Member No.: 10,805 Region Association: Southwest Region
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(IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png) The fixed passenger seat was changed to a movable seat during the 1972 model year.
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