Jan 182015
 

I got started on the Porsche this weekend. Noting major, but I installed the tow bar bracket on the front of the vehicle. This is for when I get things closer, I can tow it to a shop for any additional repairs I want done by a professional. I also got the fiberglass rear truck lid installed with the new hinge pivot points, and I removed the torsion bar system. I still need to install the gas struts to lift it, so the project is not complete, but its close. I also did some more rust removal in the engine compartment. After I do the gas strut installation I’ll probably be able to put a first coat of paint on all the rust repair and things will start looking good again. It already looks a lot better with the trunk lid installed again even though its not yet painted.

Besides those few items, I did get a lot of work done preparing the new batteries. I removed all the junk accessories that were on the Renault pack, and I also started preparing the controller for a water cooling kit that I’m going to install. Water cooling kit will probably be my next project after I finish the gas struts.

Jan 102014
 

Started to wire wheel away the rust in the front trunk. Gonna take a while to get it all cleaned up and I’ll probably have to hit it with the sand blaster in some of the tight corners. Definitely need to do some sheet metal repair. The car was in several front end collisions before I bought it and repairs were not very good. I’ll add to the amateur repairs.

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