Restoration advice

tp81 · Apr 27, 2013

Hi,

It's some time since I have posted a message.

I have recently bought a 1970 911T, originally an Italian car then in Spain for a large part of its life. Needless to say the seals all over the car are cracked and dried out to the same level as some of the Ex Pats you encounter wandering about Puerto Banus. The car is now leaking like a sieve, no issue in Spain, different story here!

All of the seals are still available through Porcshe classic as are many of the parts so no issue there, however, the headlining is perished and a few other minor areas are needing some work.

Can anyone advise or speak from experience as to the standard of work that Eastern Western carry out. I remember seeing the article on the 356 restoration but unfortunately never saw the car or the quality of the workmanship. Also conscious that the cleaning day is on tomorrow, if I can manage I would try and bring the car through for them to have a look at.

Alternatively can anyone recommend a company / body shop who carry out sympathetic restoration.

Thanks

Tom

kitchens · Apr 27, 2013

Tom
I noticed on a forum not sure which one that you where interested in a classic this is obvious the one you bought .
I think the DDK forum is the best source of info as it is dedicated to the older cars i have a couple of contacts that may help .I would bring the car along tomorrow and let Peter see it if he is around .the 356 was great but no idea as to what the costs where.
I have been told Neil Bainbridge is the guru as far as mechanical s are concerned based in Cumbria The dealer principal at OPC Glasgow Paul Farrell did 912 project no idea as to all that was done but may be worth a call .Tom Fitzimmons who owns Border Revers Cars is into classics and may have contacts he could point you too.
I considered one before buying the Spyder but with my lack of DIY car skills i thought perhaps not the route to go down .Hope this helps .
Brian

clyde · Apr 27, 2013

I saw the 356 when it was just about finished in EW and it was excellent. My 993 is in there just now, paintwork is great but they are having a bit of bother getting the bumper gaps correct. If you go to the spring clean tomorrow you can have a look over it.

tp81 · Apr 27, 2013

Thanks for the responses. Brian I am on DDK on a regular basis and have been getting alot of excellent advice from Mike B (210HP), I will be sending my car to Mike Bainbridge at some point for a mechanical check over.

I will try to make the cleaning day even for 20 mins or so. It would be good to see your 993 Clyde, I have some work to be done on mine and I would like to see the std.

I might not manage in the 911T, not registered for the road yet.

2fast4u · Apr 28, 2013

Hi Tom,

Sorry I didn't manage to say hello today - just wanted to say what a lovely little car you have.
There's a picture on the cleaning day post!

Cheers,
Kim

tp81 · Apr 28, 2013

Kim,

Thanks for posting up the picture.

It was well organised today and will definitely be in the diary for next year. I had really only intended to come up and meet Peter from EWestern to get feel for the facility and the level of care.

I need some minor issues sorted on the T along with the seals and the headlining. My aim is to keep the car as original as possible and preserve the look and feel of it. Peter is certainly entusiastic about Porsche and I got a good felling about the whole set up today.

Thanks again.

Tom