In the final stages of reproducing and there seems to be discrepancies in regard to color.
After surveying a butt load it would appear that originally they were a lighter color of orange than the 40+ year old ones we are all used to seeing. WHICH begs the question: Do we color them like they're supposed to be or how people "expect" them to be? May do two versions but would really like to set a standard now.
Any photos out there of new ones as they appeared back in the day?
Many thanks.
What process are you utilizing to color them?
Silicone spray.
Frank: show us what you have ?
OR:
Maybe it's "top-secret" so my friend soterik doesn't get it first
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Curt Autenrieth
S Registry # 152
Porsches:
1.6L 2.7L
1.8L 3.0L
2.0L 3.2L
2.2L 3.4L h20 cooled
2.4L 3.6L air & h20 cooled
3.8L
Originally Posted by curtisaa
Now why would I show you what I have? I don't know too many product development guys who would grant such a request. FOCUS Curtis, FOCUS; this conversation is about color.
And trust me (and Eric will confirm), these projects are a labor of love with little hope of breaking even for several years. I am certainly not in it for the fame and fortune. If someone else out there is also working on these tubes, I would love to compare notes. Confidentially.
Last edited by Frank Beck; 08-07-2013 at 07:44 AM.
I need some of these and will bow to the experts as to the colour... I'm thinking that the patina'd version will be the most popular. With oak furniture, most people like the dark, aged colour rather than the light new colour... but I am excited that I will be able to replace my missing one and the crumbling other!
1966 911 Coupe - Slate Grey - 304598 - still in restoration!
Member #1616
Yea I'm in for a pair as well. I see these zip tied when viewing other cars. Is that correct?
Yep, they came with a zip tie on each end.
John
1959 356 Coupe, 1600 Super, sold
1960 356 Roaster, race car, SCCA, sold
1960 356 Roadster, show car, sold.
1962 356 Cab, show car, sold.
1965 911 #301111, Red Book Vol 1 "Cover Car," owned 54 years.
1967 911 #307347, bare-bones, some road wear, a little surface rust, and a few dents..., owned 14 years.
1970 914/6GT, (Sold - ran the last three Rennsports)owned 30 years.
Photography Site: JohnStraubImageWorks.com
Registry #983
R Gruppe #741
White zip ties - correct? Dip in curry sauce for patina.
Yep...that sounds good to me! :-)
John
1959 356 Coupe, 1600 Super, sold
1960 356 Roaster, race car, SCCA, sold
1960 356 Roadster, show car, sold.
1962 356 Cab, show car, sold.
1965 911 #301111, Red Book Vol 1 "Cover Car," owned 54 years.
1967 911 #307347, bare-bones, some road wear, a little surface rust, and a few dents..., owned 14 years.
1970 914/6GT, (Sold - ran the last three Rennsports)owned 30 years.
Photography Site: JohnStraubImageWorks.com
Registry #983
R Gruppe #741
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