Restoration help

[citychap26]

Hi All,

Some of you may know I have a 1991 LHD C2 black 964. I've actually had it on a sorn for many years and I want to get it back on the road.

What I was hoping that the I could get one of the garages involved perhaps to help restore it and have it as a show car for them if they offer a discount on getting it done.

I'm thinking of a complete respray, wheels are already immaculate as I had them refurbed, the clutch was done also. I would assume the engine needs a full service as I think it did have oil leaks.

It's already got a Hayward and Scott exhaust.

I want to upgrade suspension also and get the interior brought back to life. So chaps what do you think?

Cheers

Sunil

[citychap26]

Hi, I'll take some snaps tomorrow as I'm going to fire the car up and also jet wash it.

[citychap26]

I think I'll be keeping the 964 as it's rather cool and become rare.

[citychap26]

Hi Chaps,

What do you think the cost of a full respray would be?

Cheers

Sunil

[citychap26]

Car has gone to Cridfords

[citychap26]

I was thinking more 5k for a complete respray. However I assume I'll need new rubber around the car.

Doesn't Porsche give a lifetime warranty against rust? Or is that a dream?

Cheers

Sunil

[citychap26]

BertBert said:

Just take care on keeping the costs in check. Those bills could get very large.

Have you got specific quotes for specific jobs?

Bert

Hi All,

So car is running and passed it's MOT, it's had a big service and I ended up spending full price for the rear lights.

The front LHD and RHD fans have gone so they are being replaced. It's F**king expensive with 8 hours of labour, however I need to have a car which has working hot air at least.

Keep you guys posted.

Cheers

Sunil

[citychap26]

Mondrian said:

Paying more doesn't always buy you more, while well known guys charge more, some actually do less and we are not just talking about painters ... there are lots of good mechanics, welders, upholstery makers that haven't got a name yet or historically they have been in the shadows (shed based) but are very eager - if you can find them then you will be able to put more dosh into parts or do more on the car. For the record my painter quoted 5k for a full glass out respray and he is very very good as he does a lot of proper classics (that's where the initial recommendation came from). My mechanic just did my full suspension for half the quote of a well known shop.

Hi,

I'm picking up my car this afternoon.

I'm not sure how to PM on here... Please can you give me details of your mechanic.

Cheers

Sunil

[citychap26]

Mondrian said:

I sent you a PM Sunil - did you get it?

Hi,

Not got an Email about a PM. How do I check on the website? Sorry for being rather stupid.

Cheers

Sunil

[citychap26]

Hi Chaps,

So drove back from the garage... Wow hot hot hot feet! I had both blowers replaced as well as service etc.

Had a scan on the net and it could be the case that a couple of £8.00 pipes have failed.

Also, it's a very different drive to the 996TT, lots of noise, brakes feel sh@te compared to PCCB. Not sure what to do!

Any ideas ?

Cheers

Sunil

Edited by citychap26 on Wednesday 19th August 13:17

[citychap26]

Update, drove the car to the gym this morning 06:00, was like an old friend. I think that I was just a little nervous last night!!

It is a different beast to the 996TT.

I've been watching clips of the 991TS, wow looks and sounds amazing!

[citychap26]

Hi All,

So thinking of lowering the 964 to RS spec, I'm thinking of just getting H&R spring and not bothing with the shocks. What do you think?

Also what sort of labour costs are involved?

Cheers

Sunil

[citychap26]

avaF1 said:

budget 1k for springs labor geo also assuming nothing else needs attention...........

any pics...........?

Hi,

Who is able to do it for 1k?

Cheers

Sunil