Page 1 of 2

Roadstr Ruby Red Full Restoration

Posted: Tue Feb 28, 2017 3:46 pm
by Freddie Hernandez
Great, finally part of the 356 Registry. Here is my full matching numbers 1960 356 in Ruby Red. I purchased the car in Canada thus, the rust. However, we are up to the challenge folks to bring the car back to show room condition. The car has now been properly dipped in a non-acid solution leaving the metal spotless clean of any rust. With the body framed and on the rotisserie, I can begin the cutting and replacing of new sheet metal. Stay tuned this will be a hot one!

Re: Roadstr Ruby Red Full Restoration

Posted: Tue Feb 28, 2017 4:00 pm
by Freddie Hernandez
Have to pick a spot and go..

Re: Roadstr Ruby Red Full Restoration

Posted: Tue Feb 28, 2017 10:23 pm
by David Pateman
That will be a challenge, but certainly in good hands.

Re: Roadstr Ruby Red Full Restoration

Posted: Wed Mar 01, 2017 2:19 am
by Brad Ripley
His logo/address -- no website but much for and by Freddie on the early 911S forum -- VINTAGE SPORTSCAR RESTORATIONS INC.
Phoenix OREGON
Freddie Hernandez
idoporsche@sbcglobal.net
(541) 535-3304
http://www.facebook.com/VintageSportscarRestorations

Re: Roadstr Ruby Red Full Restoration

Posted: Sat Apr 29, 2017 7:24 pm
by Freddie Hernandez
Easy does it. One panel at a time. Get it done right the first time and waste no time and money.

Re: Roadstr Ruby Red Full Restoration

Posted: Sun Apr 30, 2017 12:27 pm
by David Gensler
Your photo appears to show the battery box sidewall mounted inboard of the leading edge of the wheelwell panel. To be "correct" the battery box should be sandwiched between the front beam upright and the wheelwell panel. A bit tedious, but not difficult. Requires breaking the spot welds and folding back the wheelwell panel metal. Also lets you clean out the old remnants of the battery box sides, and a bunch of rust from the overlap.

Re: Roadstr Ruby Red Full Restoration

Posted: Thu Nov 30, 2017 8:08 pm
by Freddie Hernandez
David, let me check on my drawings.

Re: Roadstr Ruby Red Full Restoration

Posted: Fri Dec 01, 2017 3:23 pm
by Freddie Hernandez
Motor *86400* Super. Will be upgrading to a big bore 86mm.

Re: Roadstr Ruby Red Full Restoration

Posted: Fri Dec 01, 2017 3:29 pm
by Freddie Hernandez
Great motors.

Re: Roadstr Ruby Red Full Restoration

Posted: Fri Dec 01, 2017 3:54 pm
by Charles H Jacobus
Does modifying a matching numbers engine to a higher CC hurt the value of an original car? Help it?

Chuck

Re: Roadstr Ruby Red Full Restoration

Posted: Fri Dec 01, 2017 8:16 pm
by Freddie Hernandez
Hi Chuck, that is a great question. Upgrading the original engine to more horsepower only helps the value if done tastefully and, with out compromising the external look of any engine. Who does not want more horsepower? Of course, I like power to get me out and around todays fast moving cars.

PS where have those Cowboys been this year.

Re: Roadstr Ruby Red Full Restoration

Posted: Sat Dec 02, 2017 8:23 am
by Charles H Jacobus
They have had a few distractions :-(. But I'm originally from the NE so I'm a New England fan.

Chuck

Re: Roadstr Ruby Red Full Restoration

Posted: Thu Feb 22, 2018 7:58 pm
by Freddie Hernandez
Have not posted recently. Trying to load clear images on this forum is difficult.

Re: Roadstr Ruby Red Full Restoration

Posted: Sat Mar 02, 2019 8:54 pm
by Freddie Hernandez
Roadster has taken time to sort out all the fabrication. Fabrication is now behind me and on to the next stage of primer and blocking for flat and prefect gaps....

Re: Roadstr Ruby Red Full Restoration

Posted: Sat Mar 02, 2019 9:03 pm
by Freddie Hernandez
a few more...