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EDITOR REID TRUMMEL editor@early911sregistry.org 503.753.3700
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ART DIRECTOR/DESIGNER BRET MOREY B3morey@gmail.com
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CREATIVE ADVISOR BBS MODERATOR CHUCK MILLER cmiller14@socal.rr.com
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REGISTRY REVIEW
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NEW PRODUCTS
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KROON WIRE HARNESSES
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THE 911 TAKES ON SCCA CLUB RACING AND WINS
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THE FUTURE OF EARLY 911 RESTORATION
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ROAD TRIP FROM ARIZONA TO CALIFORNIA OR HOW TO BEAT THE HEAT
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R IS FOR RECORDS - THE 911R AND THE ASSAULT AT MONZA
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ADVERTISING DIRECTOR MICHAEL S. HAMMOND hammondms@earthlink.net MEMBERSHIP ADVISOR MERCHANDISE COORDINATOR REGION COORDINATOR MICHAEL S. HAMMOND hammondms@earthlink.net
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COVER: #11899001R in front of Callas Rennsport in Torrance CA. Tony Callas and crew carried out the R’s total restoration. SUBSCRIPTION RENEWAL: Please check the back cover of this issue to determine if your membership to the ESREG (Early 911S Registry) has expired. BACK ISSUES: Available for $5 each. Please e-mail Michael Hammond, hammondms@earthlink.net or 310.322.7701, to place order.
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R EGI S T RY R E V IE W PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE Once again with this issue of ESSES we’re happy to bring you a combination of past, present and future. In the “past” category we have the regular historical features by John Nikas and Jeff Zurschmeide. These historical vignettes have been very popular and we believe they encourage increased appreciation of these iconic sports cars. In the “present” category we have another regular feature, and that is Brett Johnson’s continuing series, “Project 911R.” Even if you never undertake such a project yourself, these reports should give you an appreciation for the magnitude of such a task.
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Continuing in the present theme we have a story about a supplier (Kroon Wire Harnesses) and the tale of road trip (Arizona to California). Suppliers and road trips go hand in hand as the suppliers help to keep the cars on the road. And finally, in the “future” category, we have a story about the future of restoration of these cars, countering the myth that all of the marque expertise is retiring and being lost. See Tate Askew’s story that begins on page 10. In closing this subject I want to invite and encourage you to contribute your own past, present and future stories for publication in ESSES. We’ll all benefit.
Speaking of the future, it’s again time to submit your Early 911 photos for our upcoming 2021 ESR calendar. This will be the 12th calendar we’ve done. Please send your high-res photos with your name, membership number, a brief description and year of the subject car, the place it was shot and who shot it, to Chuck Miller at cmiller14@socal.rr.com We want your pics, of your cars, for your community. We’re looking for great photos with non-competing backgrounds, and once again we’d like to mix in some “on the road” or track action shots as well as the ever-popular “beauty shots.” Reid Trummel Editor, ESSES Magazine
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As always, ESSES welcomes all types of CONTENT submissions from members and businesses for the following: MEMBERS - share your story of acquisition or ownership or any content of interest. TECHNICAL - share your past or current projects, we encourage the unique DIYer accomplishments. BUSINESS OWNERS tell us what you do, our readership is interested in the people, parts, and service. ROAD TRIPS - everyone enjoys a great road trip story! EVENTS - take us there for those who missed it. OTHER - what did we miss? THIS IS YOUR PUBLICATION. Send text and presentable high resolution photos to editor@early911sregistry. org or contact Reid Trummel at 503.753.3700 for further info.
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PROJECT 911R
IS IT DONE YET? STORY BY BRETT JOHNSON PHOTOS BY FRED OST, TONY PROASI AND BRETT JOHNSON
Last time I promised to write about the car again and not simplified differentials, if progress was again evident. In the past month or so, things have been back in gear, so to speak. When last we left #11805385, the paint had a crack on the fiberglass hood and the paint professionals advised stripping the paint, priming, sealing and repainting everything again. After a suitable waiting period, Fred did this and topped off the Champagne Yellow base coat with clear coat, which immediately resulted in a nice shiny finish. Back to primer. Note test-painted door jamb and threshold.
While that would have been fine for Earl Scheib, we decided a Porsche should look better. This was accomplished by first sanding areas with irregularities, such as sags and places where the clear coat went on too dry, leaving a grainy texture. One of the great things about the base coat/clear coat system is that all of the flaws in the clear coat are easily resolved without fear of damaging the color layers below. After the irregularities were eliminated, all surfaces were wet-sanded by hand with 1500-grit sandpaper followed up with 2000. A final sanding with 3000 was done by machine and then everything was buffed using polishing compound.
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Final surface preparation commenced with 1500-grit wet sanding
Machine sanding with 3000 grit.
The final step, buffing with polishing compound.
In addition to the body, the taillight housings, Cibié Pallas light housings and the nylon printed door handles were painted in matching Champagne Yellow.
When last we left the dashboard in Part 18 there were wires where there should be gauges. There was also a hole where a radio had been previously installed, though the car itself was originally supplied without one according to the Porsche Certificate of Authenticity. Fred and I actually discussed putting a radio there, but thought better of it due to the probable need for embarrassing massive speakers.
After buffing, assembly finally begins. Note satin black finish on interior compartments and “bugeye” 911 hood in the background.
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After this, the wiring work re-commenced in earnest. Some of the directions provided were vague and other items such as modern replacement relays and such proved challenging as the terminal numbers and number of terminals didn’t match those in the original 1968 Porsche wiring configuration. Of course, there were also details such as the lights, which do not replicate the ones on normal 911s, but this was easily addressed. Not Making the running lights functional.
Dashboard prior to assembly. Note crudely cut radio hole provided by a well-meaning previous owner.
The hole was duly eliminated by welding in a flat piece of steel giving a nicely finished look. The glovebox door was also removed about this time and the entire area painted with satin black paint, and with a spray gun, not the rattle-can variety. The rest of the interior compartment, luggage area and engine compartment were also sprayed satin black.
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as easy was the front running light, sourced from the European VW Transporter, which had a place to put a bulb, but no way to make it light up. Fred solved this by soldering a used instrument light socket to the bulb holder, the framework of which could then serve as a place to attach a ground wire.
Rehabbed column switches with black-painted stalks, just like on the real 911R.
Other lighting wiring was for the most part easily resolved. The hood-mounted Pallas lights remain unwired, since the conventional wiring harness has wires for this purpose exiting the loom in the vicinity of the front turn signals, not up by the left side hood hinge. The dashboard switches were installed using OEM plastic knobs and bezels used on 1967 and earlier cars, which were lighter weight than the rubber-covered knobs and chromed metal bezels used in 1968. This is the way the actual 911Rs were turned out along with the standard column-mounted wiper and signal levers that we rehabbed several years back (Part 9), though they remain untested. The plastic steering column cover pieces from the original car were fine, though a new set of pressure-sensitive decals acquired from Sierra Madre Collection (www.sierramadrecollection.com) will need to be applied.
The instruments were installed and wired, though at this point we have not yet located the original instrument light sockets, though we remain hopeful. The other dashboard hardware and upholstery will need to wait until next time, as well. The remaining wiring harness was directed through the appropriate passage in the center tunnel to the rear of the car primarily for the lights and engine. It was noted at that time that the wiring loom did not include the large diameter cable that connected the battery to the starter motor. That cable and the ground strap for the battery have been ordered from Sierra Madre. Installing the tunnel wiring.
Radio area repaired and partially assembled dashboard with stand-in steering wheel.
Real 911R dashboard showing original switches and other stuff.
The rear lights on the real 911R consist of an outer solid amber light and an inner light with an amber top and red bottom. The lights currently available are similar in appearance, but one is solid red and the trim is not as elaborate. We installed the amber/red one on the outside, with the amber functioning as the turn indicator and red the taillight. The solid red unit will be the brake light.
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The Certificate of Authenticity also noted a locking steering column and we had difficulty getting the ignition switch bezels currently available to fit. Fred eventually retrieved the original one, which not surprisingly, fit just fine. Like the replacements it is a black plastic bezel with a large thin black metal washer glued to the part surrounding the lock (I always thought they were just plastic).
Taillights on the real 911R.
Original ignition switch bezel and new headlight switch.
The original wiper motor was cleaned up and installed along with new washer jets also from Sierra Madre. The new cowl vent and screen had also been sourced from the same supplier. Wipers will need to wait until there is a windshield in place.
Taillights on #11805385.
Aside from the wiring, the other components located in the center tunnel were also installed at this time. These included the accelerator cable, the heater cable and clutch cable. The shift lever and shift rod were then installed. The former is missing the heater lever, which along with the rear lid hinges are out for plating. The brake line was previously installed. Wiring conundrums, passenger’s oor board and gearshift with missing heater lever.
New cowl decoration.
Moving backward, new reproduction 1968 striker plates were purchased from Stoddard Parts (www.stoddard.com). The original ones had been painted black and the replacements had the original type silver cad finish. Interestingly, the real 911R at the Revs Institute in Naples, Florida, has black painted ones. On this car, the doorjambs, thresholds and hinge posts were all painted black as well. After Fred test-painted them that way, I decided I preferred the traditional look. The doorjambs themselves were both partially replaced along with most of the rest of the car. The left one did not have the cage with captive
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New reproduction striker plate.
Detail painting of B-pillar and quarter window surround.
Preparation for cutting louvers in the plastic rear quarter window.
Real 911R with black-painted everything.
nuts to attach the striker plates. At this point, installing it would require repainting after welding the cage in place. Nuts and washers seemed like an appropriate alternative. Speaking of paint, the final detail painting was done in this area after trial-fitting the rear quarter windows. The upper B-pillars and area surrounding the windows were painted satin black. The plastic windows have been taped up to facilitate cutting the openings for the louvers.
Finally, back in part 16 I journeyed down to the local Joann Fabrics & Crafts and bought some green felt for the headliner for $15.64. Fred cut it to fit in the same arrangement as the real 911R. Installation was done by applying contact cement spray to both the headliner and inner roof panel. After a suitable waiting period the two surfaces were carefully mated so that wrinkles and air bubbles were eliminated. I’d been concerned that the green color was too light, but surrounded by all of the black making up the interior, it proved to be a good choice.
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Next up will be installation of the rear quarter windows and remaining interior components. The doors have a way to go yet, but the interior is easier to deal when they are not installed on the car. The wheels just missed the last photo session and they are expected to do wonders for the general appearance. On the mechanical front, Tony Proasi at Stuttgart Specialists in Louisville, Kentucky, (www.stuttgartspecialists.com) drilled a couple of big holes in the muffler I brought home from Sierra Madre before the country closed in March. Then he welded on a couple of exhaust pipes in place and welded the original exhaust opening closed.
Red felt headliner in real 911R.
Preparation for making additional holes in a perfectly good muffler.
Fitting the headliner.
Green felt headliner in #11805385.
Finished muffler with 911R spaced tail pipes.
With all of the 911R recreations, I’m a little surprised that this version muffler with standard heat exchanger flanges and 911R spaced exhaust pipes is not made by one of the major muffler manufacturers, especially considering the actual 911R style header and muffler combination is available. The latter combination is obviously not really suitable for street use and eliminates the possibility for heat or defrosting which is relevant in my part of the country. We are also anticipating the engine and gearbox’s triumphal to return to Indy. Rumor is that it is only days away. On other related topics, I have finished the update to the 914 Authenticity book now and will get back to finishing up the 1965-1973 911/912 update. I still am looking for authentically correct candidates for detail photos and beauty shots. As always, I am at 356drb@indy.net
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PORSCHE CREST sticker that is available in 3 sizes, 1 ¾”, 2 ½” and 4 3/8” high. The 2 ½” high sticker is the same size as the sticker used with the M471 RS lightweight option. Porsche Crest stickers are $7.00, $15.00 and $18.00 respectfully. These are high quality stickers in the period correct colors.
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PLACEMENT: Weltmeister Decals 1 and 2: Apply to the inside front windshield, passenger-side bottom corner, about an inch from the seal. Weltmeister Decals 3 and 4: Apply to the inside back quarter window glass. INSTALLATION: To apply a Marken Weltmeister decal, wet the glass with water or Windex, then peel the front cover off and apply the decal to the wet glass with the backing still attached. Finalize position on still-wet glass, work out all water and bubbles, then peel the backing off. Continue working out bubbles, then let dry in final position. — Chuck Miller
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#11899001R during its historic 1967 record run at the old banked Monza race track.
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