The end is near....SCOTTeVEST's Baby

[scottevest]

Another $800 spent... https://www.dropbox.com/s/ly3ub27suqrtw9m/Screenshot 2018-03-23 11.57.59.png?dl=0
Scared to add up all the costs to date...
I think my $8500 paint job will end up costing close to $25k-30k once you add all the parts and additional work, but it will look amazing.
Glad I didn't do the full restore and did more than a paint job.

 

[Stan]

Do you have a picture of the wind deflector kits? Frankly, I haven't had much wind with sunroof open, so not sure if I need this.

This is what the kit looks like. Complete with assembly instructions
https://www.e9coupe.com/forum/threads/fs-from-stans-basement.28171/

 

[adawil2002]

Do anti-sways now. I paid $500 from La Jolla Independent in 2012. Transformed the car.

 

[Stan]

Another $800 spent... https://www.dropbox.com/s/ly3ub27suqrtw9m/Screenshot 2018-03-23 11.57.59.png?dl=0
Scared to add up all the costs to date...
I think my $8500 paint job will end up costing close to $25k-30k once you add all the parts and additional work, but it will look amazing.
Glad I didn't do the full restore and did more than a paint job.

I never added my bills up. But you will be very happy with the result...$30K, yup sounds about right

 

[HB Chris]

Do anti-sways now. I paid $500 from La Jolla Independent in 2012. Transformed the car.

The 74 has the larger 22mm bar vs. 17mm on earlier coupes.

 

[JFENG]

"The 74 has the larger 22mm bar vs. 17mm on earlier coupes"

Going from to 28mm still made a noticeable difference for me, and this was just upgrading the bars (springs and shocks done previously). I think Scott will be happy with this upgrade. If he's not, he can swap back and sell the bars to another forum member.

 

[HB Chris]

I just feel a bit guilty when we are spending his money! :eek:

 

[JFENG]

Chris
What could be better than spending recklessly with someone else’s $?

Well, ok if the packages were being shipped to My garage it would be better...

 

[Stan]

Chris
What could be better than spending recklessly with someone else’s $?

Well, ok if the packages were being shipped to My garage it would be better...

Speaking of packages sent... do you want me to send the pop up wind deflector to you or are you still planning on visiting NH?

 

[scottevest]

Just got back from Bennyz Rod Shop. Here's the video update.

Highlights:

• Meet Rocky, new member of the team.
• Also, meet my 2 standard poodles Susie and Rhonda!
• Got tires/rims on. Looks good, especially after they were put on the right way....
• they convinced me to get rear anti-sway bar. There is already one in front. Please help me decide which one to get. If via W&N, let me know soon so I can add to the order I just placed.
• Benny seems to want me to buy custom cut sound deadening material for engine, but Gary thinks we should source locally. Any thoughts on this are appreciated. Should I add to W&N order buy elsewhere?
• How do you think the wheels/tires look? Is the rear low enough?
• Gary was able to clean off some rust using vinegar and water.
• Next week, more priming, with painting I believe the following week.

How am I doing?

 

[scottevest]

I never added my bills up. But you will be very happy with the result...$30K, yup sounds about right

if someone told me at the beginning I'd be up to $30k, i would not have started, but glad i did.

 

[milwaukeesk]

Scott, any plans to pull the engine?

 

[adawil2002]

Wheels are spectacular, suspension will settle. You are building an amazing car.

 

[Belgiumbarry]

yeah, but the pillars can still have some rust

 

[scottevest]

Did you get 4 of these?

https://www.wallothnesch.com/en/rubber-stripe-51-02-02.html

pretty sure...

 

[scottevest]

98% of the content in these 32 pages of discussion could have been bypassed by going to an E9 specialist like LJ, VSR1, etc. But I also understand why you want this done locally. If you think about the value this forum has made to your project it's got to be in the 20-40 man hours (@ $75hr that's a grand)

... make a small donation to the forum .... and my shirt size is L ;-)

completely agree!!!! I am already a paying member but more than happy to make a larger donation. I forgot what I did, but clearly this has been super valuable to me, and hopefully MANY others who want to embark on a similar journey. DM me your address, email and size and happy to send you some www.scottevest.com love, and anyone else that has made a significant contribution to MY BABY.

 

[scottevest]

Scott, any plans to pull the engine?

NO, not now. Had the cylinder head replaced with new thanks to @sfdon along with new cam shaft thiny and new weber carbs. it runs pletting strong for me for now. maybe need to replace seals at some time i guess. what do you think? i do hate the carbs as i live at 6000' altitude and travel often to sea level. i think i am going to have to learn how to tune.

 

[rsporsche]

I have asked Gary and Benny 10x times if they need them and they assure me no. Should I just order new ones anyway?

tell them they are wrong. if they tighten the nuts on the belt trim too tightly, the paint will ripple ... and its not as tight as you might think. see the pic below. the shims from Carl don't stop this but greatly diminish the possibility of this happening. Chris is also correct, wait as long as you can before putting the belt trim on and this will also greatly diminish the possibility

 

[JFENG]

DM me your address, email and size and happy to send you some www.scottevest.com love, and anyone else that has made a significant contribution to MY BABY.

The best thanks for most of us comes when you help the next guy who says, “I’m thinking of _____ to my E9.”

 

[rsporsche]

yes and Al T is a good guy

a big +1 for Al T. i have bought several different things from him ... zero complaints. great pricing and he comes through.