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Restoration (Now going mild Oulaw) 1964 356C Coupe 217115

Posted: Wed Apr 08, 2015 11:39 pm
by Harry DeNoers
Started disassembly Monday.

Don't have matching engine and the car has been partially restored twice. Rust in the floors, battery box and some bubbling in the paint.

Andy Daughtery is doing the structural and engine, Paul Daughtery is hopefully doing body work and paint.

I will reassemble. That's the plan, we will see how it goes. Will post pictures.

Re: Restoration 1964 356C Coupe 217115

Posted: Thu Apr 09, 2015 10:37 am
by Phil Hancock
What brand/type of lift system are you using?
Looks interesting.
Thanks

Re: Restoration 1964 356C Coupe 217115

Posted: Thu Apr 09, 2015 10:40 am
by Sebastian Gaeta
Harry,

Welcome to the forum!!

The car looks to be a very solid start to a restoration. Please do post pictures and updates as things progress (we love pictures!!).

Re: Restoration 1964 356C Coupe 217115

Posted: Sat Apr 11, 2015 10:49 pm
by Harry DeNoers
The lift is a Quick Jack portable system. They make a 3000# and 5000# lift. It works very well, is solid, and has safety bars. I also placed a hydraulic jack under the engine/transmission to release the stress.

Re: Restoration 1964 356C Coupe 217115

Posted: Sat Apr 11, 2015 11:03 pm
by Harry DeNoers
Sebastian Gaeta wrote:Harry,

Welcome to the forum!!

The car looks to be a very solid start to a restoration. Please do post pictures and updates as things progress (we love pictures!!).

Thanks for the welcome. Still trying to figure out the details - sorry for the double post above.

Re: Restoration 1964 356C Coupe 217115

Posted: Sat Apr 11, 2015 11:10 pm
by Harry DeNoers
I now have a ding in the back of the roof. Embarrassing. Two steps forward, one step back!

Re: Restoration 1964 356C Coupe 217115

Posted: Mon Apr 13, 2015 11:28 pm
by Harry DeNoers
Dropped the engine today courtesy of Andy Daughtery.

Re: Restoration 1964 356C Coupe 217115

Posted: Mon Apr 13, 2015 11:29 pm
by Harry DeNoers
Now I need to finish stripping the car and then off to the media blaster.

Re: Restoration (Now going mild Outlaw) 1964 356C

Posted: Tue Apr 14, 2015 9:26 am
by Harry DeNoers
I am trying to decide whether to upgrade to 12v during restoration. Any thoughts/advice would be appreciated.
Harry

Re: Restoration 1964 356C Coupe 217115

Posted: Wed Apr 15, 2015 1:12 pm
by Tony Proasi
Good luck its good to see some local 356's around. Watch out for that Andy guy... :)

Re: Restoration 1964 356C Coupe 217115

Posted: Fri May 01, 2015 1:13 pm
by Harry DeNoers
Tony Proasi wrote:Good luck its good to see some local 356's around. Watch out for that Andy guy... :)
andy has
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Andy has been an incredible help.
I am really excited about this car.
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Re: Restoration 1964 356C Coupe 217115

Posted: Fri May 01, 2015 1:22 pm
by Harry DeNoers
Progress Report:

1. Car is totally dismantled. Off to the media blaster this Sunday afternoon, then structural work: floor pans, battery box, misc rust and then to body work and paint.

2. Decisions: the COA shows signal red with red vinyl interior. Had enough of red Porsches so it will be silver exterior with black leather interior.

3. The body and suspension will remain stock but electrical will be upgraded to 12v and driving or fog lights added below the front bumper in place of the lower grills.

4. The engine is not original so I'm asking Andy to modify the engine for a few more HP.

4. Will have two sets of wheels (they are mixed and badly rusted): one will be as original and then I will get a set of 'road' wheels and tires to slightly increase diameter and width to improve road-ability.

That's the plan.

Harry

Re: Restoration 1964 356C Coupe 217115

Posted: Sun May 03, 2015 1:59 pm
by Harry DeNoers
On the way to the media blaster.

Re: Restoration 1964 356C Coupe 217115

Posted: Wed Jul 01, 2015 12:17 am
by Harry DeNoers
We discovered more body damage in the front than expected.

Re: Restoration 1964 356C Coupe 217115

Posted: Wed Aug 05, 2015 1:06 pm
by Kevin Parrot
Harry, hurry up and get that car finished. My 58 cab is next in line behind yours with Andy. I have been waiting for years (Ken was going to start my restoration originally.) and was hoping to have him start this fall, but I am still in limbo.