Just put my engine in. My 2 year project is coming to an end.
 

I started the resto 2 years ago at the end of September.

I'm so happy. It's a twin plug 2.5 with E cams, MFI JE high compression pistons. I'll be doing the oil and gas lines Monday and wiring Wednesday. Should be ready to fire up Thursday...

This is what I started with. It was a bare metal resto... Wow did she have some hidden rust...

http://i1124.photobucket.com/albums/...e/12bb312f.jpg

How she looks now.

http://i1124.photobucket.com/albums/...e/b043bbbc.jpg

The engine and instal.

http://i1124.photobucket.com/albums/...e/31fb8ad7.jpg

http://i1124.photobucket.com/albums/...e/71cd0313.jpg

http://i1124.photobucket.com/albums/...e/6b109261.jpg
I'm smoking a Montecristo #2 having a brew and admiring her. The only thing better will be driving it...

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Sweet, looks like she will be a dream to drive!!!

Re: Just put my engine in. My 2 year project is coming to an end.
 

About 4 yrs ago I installed the front suspension from an 84 Carrer with Bilstein struts. It made a huge difference in handling and ride... I need to do the rear but that will be a winter project.

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Wow! That's sweet. And talk about dedication. :banger

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:dr Nice job! I love old air cooled Porshes!

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This is a shot of just some of the rust that was hidden until I had the car bead blasted. I really got in over my head with her...

http://i1124.photobucket.com/albums/...e/2df834bf.jpg

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LOOKING REAL NICE... :tu -(P

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Wow man awesome job on the restoration! Looks great!

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awesome

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Beautiful! Nice job brother!