Dave, it is SO CLOSE looking! An estimate of 'due date' or do we not discuss such things? It is gorgeous beyond words and to think I got your 'throwaway' wheels out of the deal! I'm flattered, my car is honored, and I bet my payment for them lasted like, oh, 25 minutes?
Such a beauty. Hope you'll record the engine when you fire it up and let us hear it. Have fun!
AC Condenser painted Porsche Artic Silver and clearcoated. Shroud chromed, polished acorn nuts holding the fan which has been walnut shelled, polished stainless buttonheads for the shroud and more...
Dave #3463
Dave #3463
Is the 'stock' fan capable of pulling enough air through that condenser? Not a pick by any means, just given all the remarkable upgrades, a question as to effectiveness.
Looking awesome as usual!
Looking awesome as usual!
The car is looking amazing.
Arizona is supposed to be beautiful but damn, can you let the kids play outside with all them leathal critters crawling around?
Will
Arizona is supposed to be beautiful but damn, can you let the kids play outside with all them leathal critters crawling around?
Will
quote:AC Condenser painted Porsche Artic Silver and clearcoated.
It has always been my understanding, read in numerous articles over the years, that radiators/condensers require, if painted at all, a special thin formula paint. The thinking goes, that to use a regular paint, and then in this case, to add another layer of clear would seem to inhibit the heat transfer properties of the fins and to also decrease the air flow passage size available between the tubes/fins.
I will be interested to hear if your system has cooling issues.
Larry
Hey guys, thanks for your comments and input. # 3463 will be a "windows down concours driver." Not seeing much Pro Touring duty. When I want AC I will drive either the BMW 650 or the Escalade. Coming from the NCRS, my Sting Rays were no PS, PB, AC, Automatic or BS. I prefer the no creature comfort options.
As far as the lethal critters in AZ, that's what keeps Steve on his toes...
Dave # 3463
As far as the lethal critters in AZ, that's what keeps Steve on his toes...
Dave # 3463
Exhaust is back from HPC. Almost ready to fire up and run. A special noise permit has been received for the event.
Dave # 3463
Dave # 3463
It lives and breathes.
Dave # 3463
Dave # 3463
Shot of the front of the engine completed. Everything is Neat & Tidy.
A surprise when # 4357; Steve's Pantera sold earlier this year, showed with it's new kicks > campy clone 17's.
Just another day in paradise...
Yes George that's Steve's Ferrari 328 GTS peeking out of the garage.
Dave # 3463
A surprise when # 4357; Steve's Pantera sold earlier this year, showed with it's new kicks > campy clone 17's.
Just another day in paradise...
Yes George that's Steve's Ferrari 328 GTS peeking out of the garage.
Dave # 3463
Car is complete! Sorting drive, 4-wheel alignment and headlight alignment is all that is left. Soon to be back home in SoCal. 8 months later...
The "Old School Konis" are for sale...
Dave # 3463
The "Old School Konis" are for sale...
Dave # 3463
Great Going Dave! Thanks SO much for sharing your adventure! Hope the maiden voyage is without incident. We'd love to see the car (and even you!) in a photo reunited.
What a fabulous car, tastefully-executed, and ready for the next 20 years of timeless enjoyment.
What a fabulous car, tastefully-executed, and ready for the next 20 years of timeless enjoyment.
I will be in AZ this upcoming week and will have some special pictures to post. Shipping the car back to SoCal the week of the 28th so I can rip around the valley... 8 months went by fast.
Dave # 3463
Dave # 3463
Hmm. Tell that to Steve! I think he said something like "this is too much like a real job!"... But you got to admit he does a fantastic job. It's all in the details.
Yesterday's shakedown cruise to get aligned was "completely uneventful." 4 wheel alignment at Steve's old haunt, Mesa Community College Auto Shop. it's official the cat is done!
Dave # 3463
...Thank's a million Steve...
Dave # 3463
...Thank's a million Steve...
Visited on Thursday and saw the completed car and drove it for the 1st time in 8 months. Unbelieveable. Handles. Tight. Loud. Fast.
Ready to ship back to SoCal next Wednesday. What an unique experience being able to work with Steve and have him restore # 3463. I am very lucky.
Dave
Ready to ship back to SoCal next Wednesday. What an unique experience being able to work with Steve and have him restore # 3463. I am very lucky.
Dave
11 years since the last update to this thread, but excited to re-introduce this beauty back to the forum. It took some TLC and elbow grease (thank you to all the forum members for their great advice), but she’s home in her new garage ready to make some memories!
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She's a beauty, congratulations on getting her back. I went through 4 years of waiting for mine to get back to me. Also here in So Cal, maybe I'll run into you sometime.
Gorgeous! Looks like Steve is very talented too! BTW, I love the vintage burgundy fastback Mustang in the last pic. Looks just like my 66 GT fastback!
