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|  08-14-2011, 07:05 PM | #1 | 
| Two sheets to the wind! |  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...  How she looks now.  The engine and instal.    I'm smoking a Montecristo #2 having a brew and admiring her. The only thing better will be driving it... 
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|  08-14-2011, 07:32 PM | #3 | 
| Two sheets to the wind! |  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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|  08-14-2011, 07:36 PM | #4 | 
| Bunion   |  Re: Just put my engine in. My 2 year project is coming to an end. 
			
			Wow!  That's sweet.  And talk about dedication.     
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|  08-14-2011, 07:39 PM | #5 | 
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				 |  Re: Just put my engine in. My 2 year project is coming to an end.  Nice job!  I love old air cooled Porshes! | 
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|  08-14-2011, 07:40 PM | #6 | 
| Two sheets to the wind! |  Re: Just put my engine in. My 2 year project is coming to an end. 
			
			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...    
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|  08-17-2011, 10:42 AM | #8 | 
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			LOOKING REAL NICE...       
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|  08-17-2011, 12:35 PM | #9 | 
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				 |  Re: Just put my engine in. My 2 year project is coming to an end. 
			
			Wow man awesome job on the restoration! Looks great!
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|  08-18-2011, 09:50 AM | #11 | 
| Think Blue!   |  Re: Just put my engine in. My 2 year project is coming to an end. 
			
			Beautiful! Nice job brother!
		 
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