Now that is the steel wheel as art. Wow.
Now that is the steel wheel as art. Wow.
Agreed a work of art. Beautiful
early S registry # 2596
901ers,
It has been a while since I posted an update and I'm happy to report, things are really moving along now. There will not be a spot of rust or even a tiny hole when our "metal guy" is finished. Custom fixtures were need on the Celette for the 901 shock towers. Thanks for looking !
-Allen-
Bravo..... !
Randy Wells
Automotive Writer/Photographer/Filmmaker
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Early S Registry #187
901 ers,
How can it be that it is almost a year since we've posted an update?! Well 1. our expert, artist, "metal guy" (actually he should have a PhD in Porsche restoration although, in fact, he is a college educated artist) moved his shop. And 2., frankly, more importantly "we' were also delayed in that we wanted to get the floor pan (Webasto exhaust ports and tow-hook assembly structure EXACTLY right and with few original examples existing this proved challenging). However due to fantastic help and fabrication of these parts by a highly recognized restorer of 901s, early 911s and more!, we now have, or almost have, what we need to complete the metal work. His name and shop will be mentioned soon. We would at this time, though, like to recognize Bob Fleming, Bobs 67S http://www.early911sregistry.org/for...hp?39-Bobs-67S) who continues to be of great assistance and, in fact, kindly dropped by to visit me on his way to Rennsport Reunion last month. Along with a shot of Bob in his 996, here is the hood from 300061 with the original ink stamp from the metal manufacturer stamped, as you can see, in 1964. How cool is that ! Thanks.
-Allen-
Last edited by Allen Henderson; 10-13-2018 at 09:08 PM.
Thanks for this thread Allen; really enjoying it. While 300011 has some very peculiar features that were only on the first handful of cars, most of your documenting is much appreciated and textbook 901 stuff.
Hood stamp is really cool. Seems a shame to cover it!
Keep the updates coming. Can't wait for the mystery metal man to be revealed.