Posted by RJPKRP, Jul 4, 2013 at 12:46 pm
Porsche 928S
in forum Cars, Motorcycles, and Boats
Here it is about two weeks ago....just after clear was shot and rolled out of the booth, but before a quick cut and buff.
Got the engine compartment put back together yesterday. (changed timing belt, tensioner, boot, water pump, belts, hoses, thermostat, sent radiator out to be cleaned and checked, motorvac, brakes, charge AC (R134a), etc). Finished up the fluid changes yesterday afternoon (Kendall GT-1 LiTi 20w50 oil, Lucas Synth 75w90 gear oil, coolant, filters, etc). Have a few mechanical bits to troubleshoot next week (speedo not working, brake pressure warning even after bleed and good pedal, and other little things), put the front bumper together, etc. I should have it on the road a week from Monday (we'll say on the road on the 15th). So, the project is very close.
Got the engine compartment put back together yesterday. (changed timing belt, tensioner, boot, water pump, belts, hoses, thermostat, sent radiator out to be cleaned and checked, motorvac, brakes, charge AC (R134a), etc). Finished up the fluid changes yesterday afternoon (Kendall GT-1 LiTi 20w50 oil, Lucas Synth 75w90 gear oil, coolant, filters, etc). Have a few mechanical bits to troubleshoot next week (speedo not working, brake pressure warning even after bleed and good pedal, and other little things), put the front bumper together, etc. I should have it on the road a week from Monday (we'll say on the road on the 15th). So, the project is very close.
Posted by RJPKRP, May 30, 2013 at 12:34 am
Porsche 928S
in forum Cars, Motorcycles, and Boats
Wait.....what is this? Nobody said anything about paint! 
Posted by RJPKRP, May 9, 2013 at 2:35 pm
Porsche 928S
in forum Cars, Motorcycles, and Boats
Wow! What a find. Manual 928S is definitely a rare find, and congrats on getting the best color.
Here is the thing about white.....we currently own 5 vehicles.....the five listed above in the "cars owned" next to my name. Out of those 5 cars/truck, 4 of them are white! To top it off, I have never gone out and intentionally purchased a white vehicle. I don't dislike the color, in fact I think it is great on the NSX, but I just have never actually sought out a white vehicle.....they just seem to fine me!
The driveway at the cottage one day last summer
The 928S
The only one that isn't white
Heck, even the trailer is white!
Posted by RJPKRP, May 2, 2013 at 7:07 am
Porsche 928S
in forum Cars, Motorcycles, and Boats
That particular 78, with Silver Anniversary scheme, has 5000 actual miles on it. I also have a 81 in the shop with 2900 actual miles on it.
Posted by RJPKRP, May 1, 2013 at 4:15 pm
Porsche 928S
in forum Cars, Motorcycles, and Boats
Hmmm....you are truly a car guy. What tipped you off to the fact that the Vette is a '78? The paint scheme?
Yes, the 928 is white with blue leather interior. Interesting combo, but it works fairly well. It is also a manual transmission. I've only had limited time to research these, but from what I can tell it is "rare" to find these cars with manual transmission. I don't have any hard numbers though.
I've got some work to do to this one.....TB/WP, all the hoses and belts (gotta a hefty coolant leak right now). Gotta buff the paint up....then I'll know better how the clutch is and how strong the engine pulls.
Yes, the 928 is white with blue leather interior. Interesting combo, but it works fairly well. It is also a manual transmission. I've only had limited time to research these, but from what I can tell it is "rare" to find these cars with manual transmission. I don't have any hard numbers though.
I've got some work to do to this one.....TB/WP, all the hoses and belts (gotta a hefty coolant leak right now). Gotta buff the paint up....then I'll know better how the clutch is and how strong the engine pulls.
Posted by RJPKRP, Apr 30, 2013 at 5:25 pm
Porsche 928S
in forum Cars, Motorcycles, and Boats
Just picked one up on a whim because the price was right. Now just need to figure out what I'm going to do with/to it. That 4.7L V8 sounds pretty good....for not being domestic and all! Atleast I can fit the kids in it, in a pinch, if needed.
Posted by RJPKRP, Nov 28, 2010 at 3:56 pm
Posted by RJPKRP, Oct 23, 2010 at 2:13 am
Meh......this one is hard to beat! 
