Re: Restoration (Now going mild Oulaw) 1964 356C Coupe 21711
Posted: Thu Nov 08, 2018 10:16 pm
Are we there yet?
https://forum.porsche356registry.org/
If you are still thinking about a 12V conversion, these articles might shed some light: https://porsche356registry.org/article/202 and https://porsche356registry.org/article/182Harry M DeNoers wrote: ↑Tue Apr 14, 2015 9:26 am I am trying to decide whether to upgrade to 12v during restoration. Any thoughts/advice would be appreciated.
Harry
NAPA offers a decent 6V sealed battery.Conrad Carter wrote: ↑Sat Apr 23, 2016 5:50 pm ...I want more and it is very doable but not inexpensive! FWIW, most cell phones will charge on a 6 volt system. Valentine One Radar detector will not fire up at 6v. SMD headlights work way better than original incandesant bulbs but think they will be better at 12 volts. Finally, where are you going to find a 6 volt battery on the road these days?
Conrad
Thank you . . . Three years and countingMark Sabbann wrote: ↑Wed Feb 20, 2019 8:04 am Looking good Harry!If you are still thinking about a 12V conversion, these articles might shed some light: https://porsche356registry.org/article/202 and https://porsche356registry.org/article/182Harry M DeNoers wrote: ↑Tue Apr 14, 2015 9:26 am I am trying to decide whether to upgrade to 12v during restoration. Any thoughts/advice would be appreciated.
Harry
I thought there was a more comprehensive article on file but can't find one. Your wiper motor, clock, electric tach, generator, voltage regulator, light bulbs, and fuses would all have to be addressed in the conversion.
Elsewhere in this topic:NAPA offers a decent 6V sealed battery.Conrad Carter wrote: ↑Sat Apr 23, 2016 5:50 pm ...I want more and it is very doable but not inexpensive! FWIW, most cell phones will charge on a 6 volt system. Valentine One Radar detector will not fire up at 6v. SMD headlights work way better than original incandesant bulbs but think they will be better at 12 volts. Finally, where are you going to find a 6 volt battery on the road these days?
Conrad
Lovely, can't wait to see the finished product! My kind of outlaw. Hope I can see it in person one day. What part of the country are you from, Harry?Harry M DeNoers wrote: ↑Wed Feb 20, 2019 4:11 pm Removed hood handle, removed fixed antenna, add GT bumpers, 1963 Porsche silver exterior over black leather interior (original red/red), slight engine mods (none visible) to approx 100-110 HP, dynomat style insulation . . .lizard skin undercoat, all led lights . . .fuchs replicas 15x5.5 . . .dual master brake cylinder, 12v conversion . . .modern radio (classic look)
Reused all existing parts where possible . . . Extensive bodywork . . . The body required extensive rust repair . . replaced nose . . Floor pan, rear seat pans, lower door skin, hood panel, . . Restored to original by Andy Daughtery . . .
Chrome reused, replated . . .
New tinted glass
Haven’t decided on mirrors . . .old holes closed . . .leaning toward fender mount . . .
Thank you for the kind word. Someone has suggested i should have labeled this topic ‘Rebuild’ instead f Restoration - and I think he is correct - therefor the change . . . The car will be brand new - with all existing parts that are reused completely refurbished .. . And those that cannot be refurbished being replaced.