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[georgek 2.0L, for real Find all posts View Profile Close georgek]

After wanting one for so long, I got this one from our Frank.
Going on 3 years, shows that hese are never done quickly, unless you own the shop doing the work.
Paint is nearing, likely this summer. Electrics are done, suspension and brakes are rebuilt. Engine is untouched as of now, although pump and intake are rebuilt.

[JP aka LiveFromNY Find all posts View Profile Close JP]

Looks like fun. I hope Frank made you a deal.

Is that an original light yellow car?

[georgek 2.0L, for real Find all posts View Profile Close georgek]

Happy with the price he asked.
originally Irish green. Won't be, though

[TurkisTii Duane Find all posts View Profile Close TurkisTii]

Looking forward to seeing more progress and your color selection. BTW, I love Irish Green.

[rgupta250 Sports Purpose 911 Find all posts View Profile Close rgupta250]

George,

Restoring a longhood is a labor of love as well as an exercise in patience and financial stamina!

Looking forward to seeing progress on your build. What year? Matching? What model? Can you share some details of your build related to the drivetrain?

/Ravi

[georgek 2.0L, for real Find all posts View Profile Close georgek]

Ravi, turkis,
Matching everything numbers-wise.
Rebuild close to original. Mechanically nothing will be changed.
15'' wheels to replace the 14''. Konis. 914 steering wheel is ready.
Interior is non-existant at this stage save for a pair of sweet Ideal Recaros.
A pair of Cibies on the hood (wanting to have a set of those for 30 years, now is the time).
Some nice mudflaps in the rear.
Color will be green, of another sort, but factory color.

[georgek 2.0L, for real Find all posts View Profile Close georgek]

The shop is nearing paint (Ha!), and the details questions are coming up.
Does anyone have a good reference picture of the level of the body schutz and the color-to-black level on the door sills for '69? They will be covered with the alloy trim most likely, but there's no reason to do it wrong...

[bob joyce 2.4L Find all posts View Profile Close bob joyce]

measure down 50mm from bottom of lower door opening

[georgek 2.0L, for real Find all posts View Profile Close georgek]

Thank you Bob.

[Rick Cabell 2.0L Find all posts View Profile Close Rick Cabell]

Any chance you are going leaf green? One of my favorites.

[georgek 2.0L, for real Find all posts View Profile Close georgek]

Almost. Daphne

[Rick Cabell 2.0L Find all posts View Profile Close Rick Cabell]

Just looked at that color. A real “safety color”. Others will see you coming. It is going to look great.

[gtBen 2.2L Find all posts View Profile Close gtBen]

A great and brave color choice

[georgek 2.0L, for real Find all posts View Profile Close georgek]

Thanks for the good words.
Now, who can suggest a complimentary color for the inside? That canvas is blank.

[Silverc4s 2.2L Find all posts View Profile Close Silverc4s]

How about a saddle leather? Kind of medium brown, tanned hide look/