'72 911S Restoration

[lowfastbus]

Hi,

I will post pictures and progress off the '72 911S I'm restoring.
This is my first 911 restoration so some "stupid" questions may be asked.
The project is an American import with modest rust damage and fairly original.

[lowfastbus]

The work that have been done;

* stripped the interior
* removed all the body panels
* removed the windshield an targa rear window
* removed targa SS cover (PITA to dismantle)
* most parts off the dash are removed
* stripped the biggest parts off the wiring
* took out the gastank

[lowfastbus]

More wiring than the cars I'm used to restoring!!

[lowfastbus]

The bad stuff I found so far,
* rust in the left side rockers.
* various holes made with a blow torch!!
2 big holes in the smuglers box, one in the front panel and one in the floor in front off the gas tank

[lowfastbus]

Other than lot's off interesting threads on this forum, I have these 2 books to help me restore the car.

[RSTarga]

Those holes in the smugglers box where made by the dealer installed A/C

[robmog]

looks pretty solid excepting that sill.
i wonder why the floor is green in an original paint silver car?
silver looks original.
good luck with a great project.
save that VIN compliance sticker!

[pgxif]

good story, please keep it going.

ps what cars (without such wiring) do you normally restore ?!

[lowfastbus]

looks pretty solid excepting that sill.
i wonder why the floor is green in an original paint silver car?
silver looks original.
good luck with a great project.
save that VIN compliance sticker!

The green paint is painted over the sound proofing by the previous owner for "protection" off the floors

[lowfastbus]

good story, please keep it going.

ps what cars (without such wiring) do you normally restore ?!

I'm used to restoring old VW's for a hobby and worked for a shop that is specialised in restoring old English and Italian cars (Aston Martin, Jags, Lancia,...) until last year.