Rare Find 936JR, Restoration in Process Options

[Beach914]

Another Porsche on jack stands while I remove final traces of frickin Rhino Liner.

[Beach914]

Thinking about re-glassing the entire rear section after this patch is bonded in. Then re-cut the rear vents and brakelight openings.
Progress has been slow but picking up momentum again with nice weather.
Looking for more authentic wheels and tires that will fill the wheel wells. The clunky knobby tire in the picture won't do.

[bigkensteele]

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) Nice work!

Were you able to determine what the original paint scheme was?

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[Beach914]

Thanks. Not really, no evidence or remnants of any decals or striping. Body was white at one time.

I'm going to stay with the plan to do the White Martini Racing paint scheme and all of the decals. Wayne at Pelican suggested that I consider doing it in a Black base with the Martini Stripes. That's cool too but it raced in white as far as I know.

I have an old friend at HPI Racing (R/C Cars) that does all of the graphics for their bodies. He said he would help me with all of the logos, etc to make sure they are to scale with the vehicle.

Hope to get the body off to a paint shop in June. SoCal Andy said his buddy would probably be very interested in doing it for me.

Chassis is getting re-welded at this time and will be ready for powder coat next week. Ill post pictures soon.

[Millerwelds]

http://www.carbuzz.com/news/2015/4/26/You-...o-Kart-7726629/

[Beach914]

Great pics of the 936JR. I've seen one up close also. Nice machine and definitely fabricated different than mine. The company in Poland that fabricated the JR's did not make the one I have. Seeing it gave me and idea of the finish quality which was okay (it is a toy). Some of the fiberglass was wavy and rippled in areas, and some gelcoat cracks in various corners. As sturdy as the body is it will be hard to prevent future cracking. I'll get it best I can.

Tires and wheels were nice but the tires are too narrow. I'm going to go for some wide slicks and fabricate the finned BBS's to complete the look. Wheels are proving to be a challenge to find in the four lug pattern that I have. May have to have blanks made and have the pattern drilled.

[Beach914]

Pics of some of the items I have been collecting. It's part of the fun of doing this.

[eric9144]

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Really cool! If you don't mind sharing, where'd the decals come from?

[Beach914]

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Really cool! If you don't mind sharing, where'd the decals come from?

A bunch of sites on eBay and just googling. They came from all over New Zealand, Australia, England and the U.S. . A few were motorcycle sites.
I may still have some of the envelopes with addresses if you need more specifics.

May not use most of them if the scale is not right. I'll have my friend help me make some.

[Beach914]

Need some help. Does anyone that saw this at Rennsport Reunion know who the owner might be. I saw this in Magnus walkers Facebook and it's the only other kart like mine I have been able to find. Thx.

[Beach914]

Not much progress with the SoCal heat wave we've been having. Looking forward to getting back to work on it. Rebuilding the tail section because the PO cut and bondo'd the brake light opening for new fixtures. Using gelcoat resin to repair cracks on other areas. [attachmentid=523
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[euro911]

That's really cool (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

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[Beach914]

Found some more info on my project. Made in mid 70's, one of five made. Sold at auction online in June this year. [attachmentid=529
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[Beach914]

Now I've got to find an Italian made Tecumseh 172cc electric start motor......good luck.

[Beach914]

Reconstructing the back panel with a fabricated glass piece molded with a bent piece of stainless steel. I'll bond it to the rear with resin, blend it in and recut the rear slots. Went to a junkyard on Friday and bought some used tail lights from a Honda to get the red and yellow reflectors. I'll have to fab these as that are a combo of red/yellow.

[bigkensteele]

Now I've got to find an Italian made Tecumseh 172cc electric start motor......good luck.

I think that I found one of those under my couch cushion last week. Let me double-check...

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[carr914]

Thanks. Not really, no evidence or remnants of any decals or striping. Body was white at one time.

I'm going to stay with the plan to do the White Martini Racing paint scheme and all of the decals. Wayne at Pelican suggested that I consider doing it in a Black base with the Martini Stripes. That's cool too but it raced in white as far as I know.

This is probably what Wayne was referring to

[carr914]

Pics of some of the items I have been collecting. It's part of the fun of doing this.

This place has all sorts of Martini Stripes

https://magnagrafik.com/

[Beach914]

Yeah I saw the early version in the black but I didn't see any versions in black with the snorkle air intake. Its a cool color combination though and I have thought about it. Given that two of them are already in the white theme it might be kinda fun to do the black. What are the thoughts on it affecting its long term value and collectibility?

Thanks for the website referral. I'll check it out. I've got a great friend that works for HPI Racing ( R/C Cars) and he does all of their graphics. He has volunteered to help me create all of the authentic decals in proper scale for the body. He came over and saw what I had and said he would take over the graphics.

[euro911]

If they only made 5 of them like yours, I'd stick with the original color. In the long run , I think you'll retain the collect-ability.