1987 Porsche 911 3.2 Carrera Common Rust repairs
The car didn't look bad at all to the casual observer and this is one of the main problem with these cars, they hide the issues very well.
New panels have arrived from Porsche
Weight of car supported under the suspension so it sits as it would on the road.
Upon stripping out the car we discovered that the door membranes were missing, this can lead to soggy door cards and
warped door pockets!
After removing the wings, the mud trapped along the top edge had rotted the inner wing so this was cut away
And new metal welded in.
Usual rust in the Kidney bowl, B-Post and sill is cut away and new panels fitted
This is the mud trap that causes the problem
Lower edge of the rear wing has also corroded, a repair piece is fabricated
Removed section of rear wing refitted
All the scrap, this is just from one side!!
And Repeat for the other side....
Again the removed piece of the rear wing needs repair before it can be reinstated.
In primer ready for paint
Rusty front bumper mount removed and the inner wing repaired
New bracket trial fitted to ensure correct bumper alignment
Fitted, sealed and painted
New panels (even genuine Porsche) do not come with the joints sealed, failure to do this will result in premature rusting
On this occasion the owner choose also to remove the screen and deal with any developing rust before it took hold
New headlight gaskets
The missing door membrane is fitted this time!
