The Restoration of SRL311-0275

[Linda]

James,
What is the starter bolt mod? Looks like a regular bolt...

Linda

[spl310]

notching the web in the nose housing between the bolt and the starter solenoid.

[jamesw]

Alvin:

The stock resonator+piping+megaphone is tiny. I am going to go w/ a bigger pipe and a "tubular" resonator. I picked up a vintage MEGS megaphone from Datsun65 which is better suited to a bigger pipe size.

Cheers
James

[Alvin]

Alvin:

The stock resonator+piping+megaphone is tiny. I am going to go w/ a bigger pipe and a "tubular" resonator. I picked up a vintage MEGS megaphone from Datsun65 which is better suited to a bigger pipe size.

Cheers
James

ahh that makes sense
love that megaphone

[jamesw]

Gentlemen (and ladies) we have more progress!

I just got these photos from the body shop yesterday - he is finally starting primer/sealer on the body. He also painted a sample panel with my chosen color for customer approval of the paint. I like it

Hopefully have more pix soon.

Cheers
James

[notoptoy]

Sweet- it is gonna look Sooooo good!

[Bob2]

Looking good!!!

I am going to need to step up my efforts on mine now.

[Linda]

James
Looking good, what paint system are they using?

Linda

[jamesw]

Thanks guys.

PPG paint system - color code from the Wiki. 3 coats of color and 3 coats of clear on the sample piece.

Cheers
James

[mraitch]

Some (ignorant) people poo-poo Sora Blueish colors - but I LOVE IT.

[Alvin]

so you'll have TWO Sora Blue roadsters?

[jamesw]

Alvin: yes, my 64 is Sora blue too.

I could change my mind on 275 if someone has a really compelling photo. It was originally 666 Silver. I have already had the seats done w/ red covers - which kind of limits my choices too.

Thoughts?

Cheers
James

[Roman]

I love Sora blue.....but a silver with red interior is classic....... a Porsche tradition as well so you would be in good company.

[Alvin]

Alvin: yes, my 64 is Sora blue too.

I could change my mind on 275 if someone has a really compelling photo. It was originally 666 Silver. I have already had the seats done w/ red covers - which kind of limits my choices too.

Thoughts?

Cheers
James

hey i am partial to that combo too!

[jamesw]

Time for an update on 275 - now that 132 is finished. Now I can devote some more time to riding the body shop owner. He's had the shell for THREE YEARS!

I decided the car will be Sora blue w/ black interior and seats. The red seats went to a worthy owner who put them to good use.

The body is supposed to be done by the end of March - but we'll see. He has all the panels back on and has finished most of the rear of the car. he also finally sealed the rest and has done a great job straightening the drivers side inner fender where it had collision damage. Here's a picture.

I should be getting my rebuilt carbs and parts back from Dave Premo this week. They look amazing! I have some original Type II carbs in storage - but these later carbs are so much lighter and work SO MUCH better than the early ones, due to the homogeneous circuit.

So - hopefully I'll have some garage space soon and will get 275 back in the shop and put back together.

Cheers
James