A Chapter Ends, A Chapter Begins (Short Version)

944folly, under new management, or something like that … read more

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Blauer Schlingel zu Blauer Engel 07

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Paint 02 …

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21 Oct 2022

Fin

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Then the bad news:

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A run in the clear coat is not a disaster. Just a bit more work.

The walk around vid has the comment:

Walk around video of the paint on Jim’s 944. Done at 65 degrees in a Harbor freight shed with no fans. I’d turn the lights off when I’d refill the paint gun to discourage the bugs and it worked. 35 degrees this morning, yesterday was my last day to paint.

We’ll let it cure for a while then start the reassembly.

Video 

(to be included; in progress)

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Blauer Schlingel zu Blauer Engel 06

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Paint 1

20 Oct 2022

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Blauer Schlingel zu Blauer Engel 05

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Prime!!!!!!

20 Oct 2022

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Blauer Schlingel zu Blauer Engel 04

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Prep continues. More repairs found.

19 Oct 2022

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Blauer Schlingel zu Blauer Engel 03

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Prep 3 7 Oct 2022

Prep continues. Moves into the paint booth.

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Blauer Schlingel zu Blauer Engel 02

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More prep …

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Porsche Prep 2

5 Oct 2022

In a video call we discussed the paint chips on the nose of the car. I suggested glazing putty to fill them. Britt’s wife, Chris didn’t like that idea.

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Next day 6 Oct 2022:

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Blauer Schlingel zu Blauer Engel 01

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Prep …

Parts …

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4 Oct 2022

Following a battery charge and jump, it took a push start to get the motor running. Not surprising seeing as it was dropped off on 10 June.

Initial disassembly and sanding commences.

30 minute video call discussing needed parts and questioning how to remove the front badge.

Chat from Jim to Britt:

Since the 944 emplem doesn’t go back on until after cured paint, I’m going to hold off ordering it knowing that there’ll be other stuff that will be needed from Pelican Parts. Once it goes over $100 it’s free shipping. I’ll get the tail light gaskets into the mail tomorrow. Need door handle & mirror base gaskets too I’ll bet.

Parts order placed:

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(Videos to be published)

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A quick update

I have about 100 photos to go through to document the entire prep process for Lawrence, but for now, here’s a quick update:

It’ll be rolled out of the booth later today for a photo session.

I.AM.THRILLED.

 
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Post-Covid Sightings This Week

Haven’t been seeing many Porsches in the wild this year (only one this week).  I’ve been trying to regain my normal walking regimen of 6 – 8 miles or more per day before I fell  victim to the plague.  Long covid recovery now — about 2 miles per day, sometimes nearly 3 (with assist of walking stick & wife at my side).  Here are some quick grabs of early morning sightings along our way over the past three or four days.

ALLEY SIGHTINGS

TRUCKS

DRIVABLES AND DRIVEN

MISCELLANY

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A Memory From 2013

Herman takes the grandkids for a spin:

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