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May 25, 2001 Here are a few recent pictures of my 1963 Porsche 356. It car took 2 1/2 years to restore. Although there are still a few small things to be done it is now complete. Drop me a line at bcabhart@cox.net (Click on any thumbnail to see the full-size picture) |
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Andy and Bobby help Bill remove the engine |
Andy and Bobby inspect torn down engine |
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Engine on stand |
Jack Staggs mating crankcase halves |
On jackstands, removing rust from the bottom |
Bobby removing rust from interior part |
Stripping off old paint (British Racing Green is not a Porsche color!) |
Old bodywork and rust revealed beneath paint |
Paint stripped, straightening out dents in the body |
Bodywork nearly complete |
Car primered and ready to paint |
Back to original color - Smyrna Green |
Bill inspects new paint |
Andy wipes leftover polishing compound off front end |
When Andy is 16 he is instead going to get a safe, slow car |
Bill polishing chrome |
Putting together the dashboard |
Bill attaching headliner to windshield flange |
Adjusting and trimming headliner around "B" pillar |
Installing front bumper |
Bill and Jim Grace positioning car to be loaded onto trailer |
Car being winched onto trailer |
Curtis with engine |
Car arrives at Jack's shop |
Engine is installed |
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Finished! |
Front View |
Rear View |
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Dana Point Concours June, 2001 |
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Dana Point Concours June, 2001 |
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