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#1
Drew has the right info.
#2
Should mention UPP manifolds are flat-backed without ears, and go straight on without trimming.

I had a tough time getting trimmed stock manifolds to seal.
#3
General Chatter / Re: Garage dog
March 21, 2024, 11:15:28 AM
Sorry Dennis. 😢

My Flora is my best bud and goes everywhere with me.

I'd be devastated without her.


#4
Turning Wrenches / Re: Rear Sprocket info needed
March 20, 2024, 11:11:15 AM
Quote from: dgorms on March 19, 2024, 09:36:58 PM6v6, DeLuxe Reverb?

That's what I thought, too.

... and yeah, what Russ said. 400's all had a disc in back, never drum, regardless of market. And all US market 400s had cast wheels, no spokes.
#5
General Chatter / Where's the water pump?
March 15, 2024, 11:07:10 AM
#6
Quote from: kpke on March 11, 2024, 07:52:02 AMThis is so cool. I hope that thing runs really good. And good luck with the estate. Hope that goes well for you.

I am almost 2 years in to being executor/trustee for parents estate. It's a 2 family thing and what a nightmare. I don't recommend it. Seeing the light at the end of the tunnel now though. There was no Porsche involved unfortunately.  :rolleyes:

Thanks Ken. 
Yeah, the executor/trustee job is no joke.  'Specially since my dad was fantastic at acquiring stuff, but terrible at getting rid of anything.  His bushes are full of old tractors, and the shop is full of ten of everything you can imagine and at least one of everything you had no idea even existed.  Most frustrating is truing to do a simple task, knowing he has all the gear needed, but it's buried under a ton of isht so I can't find anything.  Great negative reinforcement to GET RID OF EVERYTHING I DONT NEED.

Thankfully I'm an only child, so that makes things a bit easier.
#7
Update: Gettin' after it!

Been spending a lot of time down in NorCal tending to my dad's property and managing his trust.

Lots of meetings with roofers, septic service guys, appraisers, electronics and tractor/old engine nerds, etc.

Silver lining is I get to spend time with my car. I'm totally obsessed with this thing, and have spent hours going over the shop manual and owners manual, and reading old threads and asking lots of questions on the fantastic 356registry.com forum.





I did a bit more excavation, and moved some junk out of the way to get the cover off for the first time in at least 35yrs.





I found the keys and bought a 6v battery, and found most of the lights work, and it didn't let the smoke (or flames) out, so thankfully the rats seem to have spared the wiring. Keys are pretty well worn after 60yrs in my dad's pocket.





I got a the Kardex (original Porsche factory build sheet) which shows the engine cases are original to the car.





... and changed the oil. I'll pull the plugs and get some penetrating oil in the cyls when I'm down there next in a couple weeks.



The engine spins free, so I'm pretty sure after rehabbing the fueling system, it should run.  The fuel tank is pretty ugly inside, and a good quality repop is only $400 (cheaper than the one I got from Yambits for my LC), so pretty sure I'll go that route and save rehabbing the OG tank for a later date (I'm so over fcuking around with rusty gas tanks).  Carb cleaning/fixing the "epoxyed jet", fuel pup rebuild, and replacing all the rubber fuel lines are next on the list.

Takeaway: Motorcycles are way easier to work on than cars.
#8
General Chatter / Re: Reproduction Decals
February 29, 2024, 10:09:58 PM
Quote from: 85RZwade on February 29, 2024, 03:27:13 PMHe has done some impressive work  :thumbs:

I give James NoCam five stars for sure.

Almost certainly less expensive than anyone else of his level.

And he knows RD's like the back of his hand.
#9
General Chatter / Re: Reproduction Decals
February 28, 2024, 09:08:29 PM
Quote from: 2 Smoker on February 28, 2024, 03:25:03 PM
Quote from: pdxjim on February 25, 2024, 02:14:22 PM
Quote from: 2 Smoker on February 25, 2024, 01:20:50 PMI placed the order with RD Decals.com stating that the decals are made to order with an at least two week shipping time.

If you need a paint/decal/clear guy, I've got a guy near me in Forest Grove, Oregon that does fantastic work at a fair price.

http://nocamresto.com

What would he charge to have all the stock painted items repainted.

Call him up or send him an email. I'm sure he'd be happy to tell ya.
#10
General Chatter / Re: Can anyone ID this bike?
February 25, 2024, 11:52:00 PM
Suzuki GT series for sure.
#11
Quote from: rodneya on February 25, 2024, 10:59:51 PMNo price. What is a motor like that worth, and how much for a full rebuild?

I haven't the foggiest. Figure out your budget and make an offer. 🤣
#12
If you have a 3XV, this is what you need to make big power!

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/H7tKJx6V6f8WaU7Z/?mibextid=WC7FNe
#13
General Chatter / Re: Reproduction Decals
February 25, 2024, 02:14:22 PM
Quote from: 2 Smoker on February 25, 2024, 01:20:50 PMI placed the order with RD Decals.com stating that the decals are made to order with an at least two week shipping time.

If you need a paint/decal/clear guy, I've got a guy near me in Forest Grove, Oregon that does fantastic work at a fair price.

http://nocamresto.com
#14
General Chatter / Re: Reproduction Decals
February 24, 2024, 12:30:40 PM
A got mine from http://rddecals.afegraphics.com in Canada.

Great quality, quick shipping, and shipping to the States is only $14.

https://rddecals.afegraphics.com/index.php?adminshopping=&cat_id=1852&catname=%27Blue-White%27

#15
~THE SPEED SHOP~ / Re: Pipe identification Thread
February 19, 2024, 03:19:37 PM
I seem to remember the Pipelynes having wire spring hooks.  I sold my set almost 20yrs ago, so ....

No, I probably won't go to the One Show unless I get a free ticket.

My TDR was in the first couple of years Thor did the show.   I think 2009 and 2010?

Too much of a fashion show for me now.  :whistle:

You can check out my club here: sang-froidridingclub.com

Sign up for the mailing list.  We have lots of rad shit coming up this spring.