My 904 replica build thread ...

[andyjboy]

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- so that's another item ticked off the list ...

[andyjboy]

Another part that I hadn't managed to track down - or identify the original source for - was the fuel filler cap.


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It looks like an 110mm version of the '72 911 Blau oil tank cap but Blau had nothing similar in their catalogue & had no knowledge of the originals ...

Over the years, many 904's have either lost their original caps or replaced them due to damage, so many/most now seem to feature the style of finned Blau caps more often seen on the 911R/ST/RSR etc with 'through the bonnet' fillers.

I could use one in that style as accurate repros are fairly readily available but I would prefer to use the original version ...

A posting on the Early S Registry produced some useful contacts who can fabricate a faithful copy of the originals based on an early 356 cap (I may still go down this route) but also an offer of a very similar cap from a member (RSexS) in the Netherlands.

I bought the cap & will (probably) use it to start with :


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Although I'll reserve judgement until after the neck is attached to the tank & the cap sits at the correct height in relation to the bonnet:


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- it looks too small in the photo since it's sitting below the level of the bonnet at the moment (just resting on the tank).

[andyjboy]

Another unique feature of the 904's is the front windscreen seal - it has an off-white integral 'band' around it (it's not a separate insert) :


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Barrie has a roll of the correct profile rubber seal - but unfortunately it doesn't have the off-white band in it:


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Some owners have attempted (unsuccessfully in my opinion) to replicate the original look by either painting the rubber (difficult to get a 'clean' cut-off line around the edges) or adding a self-adhesive tape (difficult to prevent it peeling/lifting over time) so I looked for an alternative ...

My search revealed that original seals were available from a couple of sources but prices of $900+ ( ) immediately ruled out that option !

I don't remember how I stumbled upon it (honest ! ) but I found that I could buy 2m strips of very thin white latex ... from a 'fetish' outfit suppliers !!!

Apparently they're sold for decorating/personalising latex bondage gear ...

Anyway, I bought some in 15mm width to test its suitability.

After cleaning a short length of the screen seal with various solvents, I used tyre vulcanising cement to glue the latex strip onto it - & this was the result:


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I was very pleased with this initial result - my only concern was that it appeared a bit too bright, so I looked at various ways to 'dull it down' a bit ... so far I've tried various strengths (& brands) of tea, coffee, curry paste (!) & diluted woodstain but nothing so far has given the result I'm after ...

When I originally enquired about a suitable adhesive, the latex seller told me that he didn't think my intended application was suitable as the latex strip would age prematurely - little did he know that was exactly what I wanted


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[andyjboy]

A few more parts from my 'wanted' list have been sourced:

- a good set of used harness eye bolts (donated by good friend Bob Tilton)


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- an excellent pair of period-correct Marchal Equilux headlamps


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- & a pair of 24" megaphones with 'cookie cutter' inserts


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- so I'm gradually getting there ...


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[tennster]

!!! Love it!!!

[Reza]

Andy, your car has S & M latex, now that might be a first even on this board.

[andyjboy]

Reza - it's probably quite apt as I'm sure many people think my approach to this build makes me a masochist !

[super9064]

A real one at the RM Auction. Some nice pictures of a rare 6 version.
http://www.rmauctions.com/FeatureCar...arID=r151&fc=0

[andrea70]

Andy, may i say "BRAVISSIMO"??

I'M SHOCKED....

[oldone]

GASP!!!!

There goes the neighborhood....