Replacement Wing

Guest · Jul 22, 2004

I intend having the car resprayed but have to replace the drivers/off side wing. Any tips before I start? also I believe there is some sort of black mastic that comes in a strip to seal it, what is it? can I buy it at Halfords?
Col

Guest · Jul 22, 2004

Call Paul or Antony at the Porscheshop (0121 585 6088), they sell a great version, you will probably be shocked when you take the wing off!!!!!. At the top where the out and inner wing meet Porsche could not get sealant in so be ready for some rust. I also invested in new bumper belows as the studs sheared off when I tried to undo the nuts even after lots of WD40 etc. The seals between the wing and cowl where also shot so I fitted the larger 6.5mm version. Also the fastners for the self tappers on the smile where totally coroded.

SJW BASIRE · Jul 22, 2004

I think you can buy this stuff from Porsche.In my VW Beetle days you could buy wing fitting kits consisting of the beading and a box of new bolts so it would be worth while finding out if this is the case with Porsches.I am waiting for my car to go in for a full respray with new front wings so I am interested in this aswell!.

bones · Jul 24, 2004

The beading I think you are referring too is the one that runs longtidudinally between wing and the panel that fits below and just in front of the front screen. They are about 8-10" long and are available from Porsche parts suppliers I have two new ones waiting to go on at some point, they are cheap as chips.

bones · Jul 24, 2004

scary just what's under the grime isn't it.

sib8292 · Jul 26, 2004

You will find that 3M (any proper motor factor will have it) do a flange to flange mastic strip; comes with a tape on both sides so apply one side to the wing, leave paper off the side to be fixed to the car and get the wing in place loosely. Then ease off the paper and push the wing into place, fastening through the mastic. You'll probably find it easier with two pairs of hands.

I'd also suggest a dry run first.

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Guest · Aug 5, 2004

Many thanks for all your replies, I have taken your advice and started loosening the bolts along the bulkhead and door piller, no problems so far, next will be the small bolts by the bumper bellows as they are very rusty, soaking in WD40 for a few days before putting a spanner on them. I have bought the strip (full length of the wing) from my local OPC, with vat was just over £20 so not to bad. (is that cheap as chips Bones?) the car is booked in for the respray in the first week of September so I have a month to get the wing replaced so will let you know how I get on.

bones · Aug 5, 2004

Yes the cost police approve that fee! There seems to be no rhyme or reason to Porsche part prices but one thing I do know is even a few nuts and bolts soon add up to a larger bill than we have ever previously paid for parts.

Bazgillie · Aug 10, 2004

Col
Have got to replace the N/S wing on mine soon how much did you pay for your wing and where from got quoted £250 for a second hand one a while ago seller said 2 years old but did not have the money at the time. Baz

Guest · Aug 16, 2004

I paid £500 for a pair of pristine 964 wings a couple of years ago. They need some brackets removing from the front (pop rivets I recall) and the indicator holes filling, but apart from that they are a perfect fit, and galvanized and with better anti rust 'stuff' in vulnerable places.

Alan

bones · Aug 16, 2004

That was steal Alan, good to know that they fit.

Guest · Sep 11, 2004

Well as promised to tell you the offside wing has been fitted, I had no real problems just access to the phillips screws holding the rubber strip (sorry Bones don't know the technical term for it)to the wing was the worst, you either need a very long screwdriver or arms like Inspector Gadget !!. The rust on the car was minimal, wire brush, zink paint and then the wing bolted on very well, gaps almost the same as when the car was new, not bad for a 24 year old car.
I'm a bit embarrassed Baz but a friend was at the last Beaulieu autojumble and found a 964 offside wing in guards red (same as mine) for the price of £75, the wing had scratches & a small dent near the headlight which on the car you hardly noticed, no rust, I was very lucky. Previous to him finding it I did look on Design 911 web site where they had a pair at £150 each but at that price they sold very quickly.
I didn't remove the brackets at the front just slid them under the rubber strip which I screwed to the wing as before, my original indicator fitted perfectly. The car is in the paint shop now for a complete respray taking about 2 to 3 weeks, what I'm going to do without my 911 not sitting in my garage for that long I really don't know !!

bones · Sep 11, 2004

Sounds like that was a fairly easy job Col, are you having a bare metal respray done? If you haven't already told the workshop it's worth reminding them that you would expect the trim to be removed before spraying and not masked up to otherwise you will get a cheap looking job. If the car is a Targa you will have to take the rear screen out, budget for new seals around the car anyway, it will make all the difference. Post pics when it's done.

Guest · Sep 15, 2004

Hi Bones
Well I think I would call it "straight forward" rather than easy but yes I didn't have any real problems.
No I couldn't justify paying nearly double the cost for a bare metal respray plus my wife threatened to divorce me if i spent that much "just painting the car" in her words!!
The bodyshop has assured me that it will be a good job done, I did see a 911 and 928 that they've just finished, as long as mine comes out like that then I will not have any complaints, but thanks for the warning I am calling in again tomorrow early evening so I can see what stage their at and ask them the question before they start painting.
Ok I will post some photo's when it's finished.