59 A Coupe - Getting back on the project band wagon
Posted: Mon Feb 06, 2017 9:17 pm
Thought i would start this thread, since i am going to have questions, need some help and to document it.
I'm doing it here since my 356 coupe is not a stock one to begin with.
Some fun stuff...
I've owned it since 1993, I'm the 2nd owner that i can find and have the records going back a long way.
It's been mostly in storage since i had Denny Akers rebuild the motor 6-7 years ago (1800cc big bore on a 912 engine with Euro heat), I redid the seats and interior Leather (Autos Intl) at about the same time, and lowered the rear (which will be a project to raise since its too low right now). I also did a dual circuit master and front Classic and speed parts disc conversion on it.
I need to replace the tires and would like to change out the wheels to Technomag's at some point. I may paint/powder coat another set of steels for it as well that i have.
So to have some fun with it and get acquainted to it again, not to mention start the getting it ready for the spring and summer process, i thought i would see what i had in my parts stash and do a couple of long put off projects.
First up is a Nardi Torino (?) Steering wheel and a custom hub that i had drilled for this wheel and to accept the standard Momo Steering wheel pattern (at one point i did autocross my 356 using this hub and a suede momo wheel, prior to the engine rebuild) but never put this one on.. I think i have had this wheel for 10+ years
I also found everything except for gauges to do a 12v conversion on it as well.... I really need to improve the lighting situation on it, and hopefully come up with a more effective wiper solution (2 speed would be nice)...
Its not stock, I'm not worried about making it a show car, and i would like to drive it more, so we'll see where the projects go from here.
I'm doing it here since my 356 coupe is not a stock one to begin with.
Some fun stuff...
I've owned it since 1993, I'm the 2nd owner that i can find and have the records going back a long way.
It's been mostly in storage since i had Denny Akers rebuild the motor 6-7 years ago (1800cc big bore on a 912 engine with Euro heat), I redid the seats and interior Leather (Autos Intl) at about the same time, and lowered the rear (which will be a project to raise since its too low right now). I also did a dual circuit master and front Classic and speed parts disc conversion on it.
I need to replace the tires and would like to change out the wheels to Technomag's at some point. I may paint/powder coat another set of steels for it as well that i have.
So to have some fun with it and get acquainted to it again, not to mention start the getting it ready for the spring and summer process, i thought i would see what i had in my parts stash and do a couple of long put off projects.
First up is a Nardi Torino (?) Steering wheel and a custom hub that i had drilled for this wheel and to accept the standard Momo Steering wheel pattern (at one point i did autocross my 356 using this hub and a suede momo wheel, prior to the engine rebuild) but never put this one on.. I think i have had this wheel for 10+ years
I also found everything except for gauges to do a 12v conversion on it as well.... I really need to improve the lighting situation on it, and hopefully come up with a more effective wiper solution (2 speed would be nice)...
Its not stock, I'm not worried about making it a show car, and i would like to drive it more, so we'll see where the projects go from here.