55 years, no rust (pictures updated 15 Jan 2015)

[James Davies]

Cool Rafik. Looks great! Did you do anything in cleaning internally the SWF motor itself?

[Rafik Dous]

Hi James, I just gave it a good spray of WD40, checked all the wires then tested it
To answer your question about the date, according to info I received from Porsche, my Speedster was built 3rd Mar 1955. This date supports the date stamped on the door lock, 2 55

[Rafik Dous]

Spent some time cleaning the door locks this morning

Before and after picture

[Rafik Dous]

Everything was painted black when I got the car, knobs, steering wheel, bonnet & boot releases
Cleaned up ok and shows patina

And the different shads of grey

[Larry Coreth]

Nothing that a little lacquer thinner and polishing will mot clean up.

[Rafik Dous]

Put new rear hand brake cables in but the original front one cleaned up ok so I reused it
Also routed the lines for the dual circuit master cylinder. In order not to drill any holes anywhere, I decided to place the reservoir on top of the MC. Shouldn't be a problem getting access to it using a hose

Hmmm, hang on, I think I might have a problem here. I will post a picture tomorrow of why

[Larry Coreth]

Rafik,

What pray tell is this ?

[Rafik Dous]

Hi Larry, handbrake cable

[Larry Coreth]

Of course, I forgot it is aPre-A, another "senior moment"!

[Rafik Dous]

Ok no problems, I still can get to it

[Rafik Dous]

Got the gauges back from the shop. They are absolutely perfect. Pictures don't do them justice. New bezels, glass and full service

Before

After

I asked the shop not to touch the back, didn't want any factory markings to be lost. Did the polishing myself. Will leave the back untouched. Note the stamped dates

The oil temp gauge still to be done. I haven't decided to stick with the 6v system or convert to 12v

[Rafik Dous]

The idiot lights cleaned up well. Unfortunately the panel shop lost the green glass on the oil light while removing it so now I am on the hunt for one

[Rafik Dous]

New and old Konis

[Rafik Dous]

Last couple of weeks had slow progress, was waiting for a whole lot of parts to arrive. Finally received the package last night.

Also this thing got in the way, had to do some work to get it running

Got stuck into the handbrake cables this morning. The rear brakes are now complete

[Brad Ripley]

Green control light in stock http://www.stoddard.com/nla-61-073-3.html

Early "deep" instruments should be black on the sides ?

Looks like you need the correct decals on your Koni shocks.