My current project 356A

I have been remiss in trying to get our Georgia E’sers together. I took over Regional duties from Bill Bausser when he retired to margaritavile. Anyhow I love to drive my car and work on it faily often. I try to get to my shop once a week to work on my current project, my 1957 356A. I have completed the floor pan installation and am currently working on minor detail like seat mounts and floor board keepers. Seats are in as of tonight. Last up is the keepers. Then I can paint it. I try to work on the car most every Tuesday night at my shop. Feel free to stop by and say hi. Bring beer 🍻. Anyhow here are some pics. This is a local Ga car that was purchased from a farm In Flowery Branch back in 1979. That was the last time it was registered. The last picture is my daughter helping me in the shop last weekend.

More pics. This car was built as an Outlaw pre 1979. It has a 69 912 motor that was installed sometime before 79. It is amazingly rust free. The only rust was on the pans and it was not that bad, but I am particular and didn’t want to patch the floors so I just did them all. The body looks like a rat rod bc the PO sanded the paint off 27 years ago and then never repainted or primered the car so it has a nice light rust patina all over it with almost zero dents. Sat in his garage for 22 years.

And for those interested here is the link to my build thread on ABCGT.com

http://www.abcgt.com/forum/14-356-Re...ild-resto.html

Anyone planning on going to CnO THis Sunday?

Edited, wrong date, now corrected. As pointed out, Saturday is the day we watch Dawgs kick butt. Go Dawgs.

Hey Mark,
First: You are a great fabricator. Your work on your cars is beyond excellent.

I believe the C&O is this Sunday on the 3rd? The Saturday is a day when I will be watching college football (the SEC Championship game). My wife and I graduated from UGA.

You haven't seen my 991.1?

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by Vintage Racer

Hey Mark,
First: You are a great fabricator. Your work on your cars is beyond excellent.

I believe the C&O is this Sunday on the 3rd? The Saturday is a day when I will be watching college football (the SEC Championship game). My wife and I graduated from UGA.

You haven't seen my 991.1?

---

Thanks, Doc. I do enjoy metal fabricating when my arthritic body lets me have some fun. I will post some other links to work I have done. I have a killer Land Cruiser that I still have not completed. Oh and then there is the SWB 912 project, also, waiting to be finished.

Mark,
Your daughter is probably out of college and with a new job.

Do you ever complete a project? :D

I've been going to Steve's event every Sunday on the first of the month.

You need to get over there with me next month (5 miles). There are lots of great old cars and interesting people.

Last two events:

https://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c...braR/Wcar2.jpg

https://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c...braR/Wcar7.jpg

I did the Polar Bear New Year's Day mountain drive with him a few years ago.

I meet a great guy with a perfect 1966 Mercedes 250 SL last weekend.

---

I'd buy that old early 911 in your garage if you are no longer into the Porsche car.

---
The location is our way on Woodstock RD.

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by Vintage Racer

Mark,
Your daughter is probably out of college and with a new job.

Do you ever complete a project? :D

I've been going to Steve's event every Sunday on the first of the month.

You need to get over there with me next month (5 miles). There are lots of great old cars and interesting people.

Last two events:

https://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c...braR/Wcar2.jpg

---

What fun is that? Finishing projects ��. Not in college yet but soon. What event are you referring to?

Steve's 'Worship event' over on 1135 Woodstock Rd Roswell, GA 30075. First Sunday every month (8am-11am).

You may need to tow one on them over there. :D

One guy has a car that he built himself from 23 other cars (not kidding).

Quote "I try to work on the car most every Tuesday night at my shop. Feel free to stop by and say hi. Bring beer ��. " I know this was posted several years ago, and you are many miles away from me, but what an attractive offer. As a diy-er, and ONLY y-er I find I've missed out on the camaraderie and benefit of perspective of other vintage Porsche enthusiasts. I hope someone took you up on the offer! If there is any one in the Chicago area doing work like this and who could use some company and beer, give me a holler. Mike O'Meara 708-738-0863

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by EsGeht

Quote "I try to work on the car most every Tuesday night at my shop. Feel free to stop by and say hi. Bring beer ��. " I know this was posted several years ago, and you are many miles away from me, but what an attractive offer. As a diy-er, and ONLY y-er I find I've missed out on the camaraderie and benefit of perspective of other vintage Porsche enthusiasts. I hope someone took you up on the offer! If there is any one in the Chicago area doing work like this and who could use some company and beer, give me a holler. Mike O'Meara 708-738-0863

---

Lol! Go figure an Irishman looking for a shop with beer!

Let me be more specific. Guinness, not beer!:)

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by EsGeht

Let me be more specific. Guinness, not beer!:)

---

I'm with you! Fitton St. in Cork City.

Attachment 507650

Excellent! We have much in our ancestry to live up to, although I'm a failure in this particular category. First pint is glorious, second pint is fine. If I make to the third ("turd") I'm ready for bed. Enough thread hijackin' for me, but here ya go...Attachment 507659

Mark, It is this Sunday.

I can drop by your garage and drive your 911S over to the show if you don't have time to do it.

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by Vintage Racer

Mark, It is this Sunday.

I can drop by your garage and drive your 911S over to the show if you don't have time to do it.

---

I would love to hand you the keys, but the S is still over at Martine’s patiently waiting for attention. Hope everyone has a great Thanksgiving. I’m headed to belly of beast, Boulder, CO.

Mark,
Your name was mentioned a few times in Amelia Island. :D

Is Martine finished with your car yet? I can pick it up for a test drive.

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by Vintage Racer

Mark,
Your name was mentioned a few times in Amelia Island. :D

Is Martine finished with your car yet? I can pick it up for a test drive.

---

I really missed not going to Amelia Island. First time in many years I have not attended. No Martine is not finished. With all that is going on in the world, I suspect it will take a little longer than normal (which is usually forever ;)) I wish I had my car right now as it would be nice to be able to get out of the house and go for a ride. Hope you guys had fun.