Pictures of my 84 Targa

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Here are some pictures of my 1984 Targa before, during and after resto project. I will not add text, the pictures speak for them self.

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Next: Assembly after paint.
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Engelbert
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Pictures say a 1000 words - gr8 stuff !!!
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:o

What a great job!!! Amazing!! I’ve colored changed an MR2 so I know how much work this is…. Super work!!
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OK, more pictures. Back after paint.

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A few pieces before and after:

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I had to replace this

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Installing wiring.

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Shifter:

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Next Transmission and Engine.

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Engelbert
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I have no appropriate words except for one: wow!!!

Great pics.
Tim
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Exactly +1
2024 - 911 Carrera Coupe Arctic Grey (Aerokit)
2023 - 911 Cabriolet Shark Blue / Blue Top (Traded)
2022 - 911 Carrera Python Green (Traded)
2008 - BMW 135i Cabriolet Satin Yellow Vinyl Wrap / Black Top

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Worth every penny!!
Current Porsche’s

2012 Carrera S 997.2- ruby red, PDK,
BBS, PSS9’s, Gundo-hack…the keeper!!

Both sold:
2010 GT3 (base model) :lol:
2008 Cayman CRS 3.8

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Transmission

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Seats repaired and re-dyed to match the rest of interior

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Fitting the 964 oil cooler.

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Getting the engine ready. This engine is only borrowed. It will go back the the 71 when it's time and I got the original engine done for the Targa.

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More electrical stuff.

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Next: Targa top

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Engelbert
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Your breadth of skills is off the charts, not to mention the amount of time, sweat and effort represented by the pictures. And you can rebuild transmissions?!?! Loving your posts, thank you! Is this all just a hobby for yourself, or do you/did you do this professionally?

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I’m blown away. Very impressive and thanks for sharing all the pics.🤙🏻
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