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  1. 07-04-2014, 07:40 AM #1
    StephenAcworth
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    Introducing 304598

    So, after being on the Board for a while, gaining knowledge and confidence, I thought it is about time to post some photos of 304598 and the work I have been doing with her.

    First the disclaimer(s):

    1 - 304598 is the first Porsche I ever owned - have driven a lot of new ones over the years but always wanted my first one to be a real one.

    2 - I never thought I would be able to find one in suitable condition at a price I can afford (young family, etc.,).

    3 - There was a story to finding the car and buying the car (as always, I guess).

    4 - When I finally got the car home after buying her and getting her checked out mechanically I discovered the rust that had been conveniently 'hidden from view' during the purchase process, and I was greatly discouraged (to say the least).

    5 - Having had company cars for many years, this was the first time I have ever attempted any kind of work on a car other than putting gas in and checking the oil...

    Second, the pictures I took when I first saw the car:

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    More to follow...
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    1966 911 Coupe - Slate Grey - 304598 - still in restoration!

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  2. 07-04-2014, 07:43 AM #2
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    More pictures:

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  3. 07-04-2014, 07:46 AM #3
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    Out of the garage onto the trailer...

    Not exactly a 'barn find' as the car was in a suburban garage...

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    1966 911 Coupe - Slate Grey - 304598 - still in restoration!

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  4. 07-04-2014, 07:51 AM #4
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    First real inspection - important numbers...

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  5. 07-04-2014, 07:52 AM #5
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    I know the eagle-eyed amongst you will have spotted several flaws already, but, to my eyes, everything was just about perfect at this point!
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  6. 07-04-2014, 08:01 AM #6
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    Love everything so far, with flaws an all!
    Thanks for sharing, I have a feeling this will be a great project thread!!

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  7. 07-04-2014, 10:04 AM #7
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    Looks nice and in Canada no less!
    Are they sport seats?
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  8. 07-04-2014, 10:30 AM #8
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    Not far off from the colour of my Cayman S. Nice !
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  9. 07-04-2014, 12:24 PM #9
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    Quote Originally Posted by StephenAcworth View Post
    I know the eagle-eyed amongst you will have spotted several flaws already...
    ...but it seems to me there are a lot of things right (I think) too. I have the same shift knob, I see some with the shift pattern on the knob, but yours, like mine, is plain. What is the story on the floor mats? Mine also has the rubber mats yet I see a lot of cars with short nap fabric mats too.
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    Quote Originally Posted by StephenAcworth View Post
    . . .

    3 - There was a story to finding the car and buying the car (as always, I guess).


    . . . More to follow . . .


    Ay-yay-yaaay . . .



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