Hey speaking of those Christmas tree air freshners... last summer I was helping a buddy move some stuff in his garage and under one of the boxes was one of those green smelly trees... long story short, when i went to pick it up it was stuck to the concrete... a few days later we power washed the floor and the little air freshner came off only to leave a perfect outline in the cement. I realize its only a airfreshner but WTF is in that stuff to eat cement? Nasty stuff whatever it is!!!

Hmm... that doesn't sound like just any ordinary Xmass-Tree air freshener. Could be the work of Hezbo-fa-la-la-la-lah !

My first Porsche was a family owned '74 911 Targa (Yellow), had well over 230,000 miles when my brother sold it. Still a little upset that he sold it too.

That airbox was a treat. Everytime someone new drove it we would have to have the discussion about the little red throttle lever next to the e-brake. Many a airbox "popped".:rolleyes:

Yes the famous Enrichment lever as well as the heat control/Defrost lever next to the E-Brake... Most people wouldnd even know where to find the little red level at their first 911T starting experience. I love the yellow 911 color, but this one is silver with the brushed stainless targa arch... look pretty good too :) I'll get some pics of the car itself up in the spring once the engine goes back in :)

I hadn't updated in a while... Got the engine bay prepped and ready to go, put the new firewall matting in place and pushed the rebuilt motor back in.
:)
This weekend its brakes, and clean up the front trunk.... and hopefully take it for its first ride with the new motor :D

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That looks really sweet.

If I may ask (I have searched, but want a personal opinion) how's the ride on the air cooled vs. water cooled 911s? Performance? Maintenance?

I have a change to buy either - got the wife's OK for me to have two P-Cars - so I've been looking and researching. I have found that everyone that owns a P-Car likes it. Regardless of model, So, it is tough trying to figure out what model I want.

Truthfully, I like the body style of the 964 the best as the 996 is almost just like my Boxster, but I do like my creature comforts too. And out in the desert, an A/C that doesn't work well and is unreliable is a deal breaker. So, is ove heating. It can hit 110~130 on a bad summer day.

I've also looked around at some of the 70's - 80's models, but am not sure that is a good idea as I'm concerned about the maintenance.

The 964 is a sweet car... Given the option of the two 996 vs 964 it would be a total personal preference of what you like... they both look great and as long as you keep up the maintenance you should be fine with both (even in hot weather - although the liquid cooled engine is a peace of mind in the heat)... having said that the downside is that you have to maintain coolant system (fluids, hoses, pump etc).
From a driving perspective the two are totally different... the 996 (as you said) is more like your boxster.... more refined, the 964 to me gives you a very connected feeling even though its not as refined as the 996. The classic look of the 964 vs the newer 996 look - all in what you prefer...
Have a look at this youtube video.... :-)
Porsche 964 vs 996 - Total 911 - YouTube

The car is looking great! Very jealous of your work! I wish I had the time and talent to do that!

beautiful work Hieko. I've restored a few non-Porsche vehicules- with my 2 hands. Built not bought! You've really got something valuable in every sense of the word- congrats
no more need for a ride-along mechanic...:cheers:

Thanks Guys... Finished up the brakes today, new everything flushed all the brake fluid and went for a ride... I had perma-grin leaving the shop today as the 2.7 Air cooled purred like a kitten in the rear... This old Targa runs beautiful! Had one minor problem the tach wasn't working... forgot to plug a cable in :D Took the Targa top out and went for a second ride then got home parked it! Now for the inside cleanup and then we'll be done :)

and a couple more for those that are interested... :)

Changed the old plastic fuel return splitter to a brass one (this one wont break) :)
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Got the exhaust headers with the heat exchangers blasted and covered with a coat of zinc paint; (you can take a torch and heat it up and it wont change color)
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And a couple of the new coated rotors and the calipers...
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Hopefully your new engine will be as reliable as this engineer. :D

Heiko you have some mad skills! Made what I did look like building sandcastles!

Get that ride together and give us look!

Enjoy…you are on the fun part - seeing your dream come together! :dance:

Thanks Homeboy :)
Here's a few more from this evenings ride.... :D

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Outstanding:cheers:

Nice. Very nice!

Thanks guys, It feels good to have gotten this far.... Got a few more rubber moldings to finish up, clean up the front trunk and she's done :D

Great job!!! I will be by soon to check her out

I am headed way out east to look at a 944 so maybe not this weekend.....know anything about 944s??

What year you looking at? A Turbo, S or S2... they're nice riding cars and handle well... everyone that I've talked to that owns one, loves them (until things begin to break)....
Come down anytime Jay... just shoot me a txt or call me to make sure I'm home :-) We might be looking at another 911 for next Winter... LOL its an addiction.
And thanks again for the positive comments...

Good god man! Fantastic! :D
Simply stunning...