1973 Porsche 911E - Bare Metal repaint and Engine Rebuild
This 911 was brought in for a paintwork refresh and an Engine rebuild.
Removing the sill covers reveals some rot
Battery boxes look good
Wing plates need replacing
only surface rust
Engine and gearbox removed
Once the shell is stripped of parts work starts on stripping the paint. This is done with a chemical stripper
Meanwhile the engine is moved to our clean room for strip down.
Details of the engine build can be seen here or by clicking on the picture below
New wing support panels are fitted
As well as the seal reatining strip on the front panel
The tank support panel had started to corrode between the seams so this was replaced as well as a repair to the floor panel below it.
And all zinc primed
Areas of corrosion on the front corners of the doors are cut out
And into primer
The painted shell returns from the paintshop
And reassembly starts
Its all in the details. Black edging reinstated on the doors and other areas where body colour shouldnt show through.
Flexible sealer used under and around trims as per the factory
And around the wing to body joints
Plastic mambrance fitted under the door trim panels
Progress
Fuel tank prepped with a new coat of sealer and a new gasket.
New rubber seals are used all round
And clear cavity wax as necessary.
Almost there, just awaiting the lights and engine.
