1979 911sc Japanese market

[schoolboy]

Looks great. Saw these all out earlier near Killyleagh.

 

[Woodcutter]

It has been a tough period due to the lockdown, but we have done two coastal routes since April, weather has been fantastic and with bunch of lovely people, what else can you ask for?
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Ducktail will be fitted next week together with my own touch on the colour a d inspirations on the original seat insert.
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Looked like a great day.

Wjo are you using do to your seats? I need my 944 seats done. I was thinking of contacting Arek in Ballymena.

 

[JT079]

Looked like a great day.

Wjo are you using do to your seats? I need my 944 seats done. I was thinking of contacting Arek in Ballymena.

I have not decided yet, I heard good things about autotrim and few others.

 

[S2K-Aaron]

Looked like a great day.

Wjo are you using do to your seats? I need my 944 seats done. I was thinking of contacting Arek in Ballymena.

I've heard Arek can be hit and miss sometimes. Because of this I sent my bike seat over to Del Barrie @ Optimus Automotive over in Scotland, should have it back next week so will report back then. Heard nothing but good reports and all the "Scene" guy's and show car guys in the UK use him.

 

[JT079]

I am going to give Ian a try at Crumlin. Let's wait and see, it only a half re-trim not a full job

 

[JT079]

Well, may be a personal one, but I really love this look now as well as my daughter "It is much better with blue and red, silver is boring".
The look was based on the very limited 'Petrol Blue' original colour when the car was out of factory, Martini racing strips and Iconic Ducktail.

Andy at WJ Blair really went out of the way to remove all the old paint on the bonnet, modified and prepared the ducktail for paint. I have to say I am very happy with the results. PS, Neil at Rockvale graphics has finished it off nicely with the decals.

And my cheeky Monkey 'cheese' says it all

 

[rupertfinch]

That works!!!

 

[andy9eleven]

That does look good! Nice that it’s not just vinyl too.

(Something about that SGZ annoys me though )

 

[Daniel]

I see you've embraced the spirit of Magnus Walker.... I like it.

 

[JT079]

I see you've embraced the spirit of Magnus Walker.... I like it.

To be fair, he doesn’t modify all his cars though.

That does look good! Nice that it’s not just vinyl too.

(Something about that SGZ annoys me though )

I have been looking for “79” plate, one day

 

[da.murf]

Seen this on insta and totally love it!!!

 

[JT079]

Got my seat inserts trimmed with tartan, again somehow related to the original factory spect of the seats’ fabric...

The extremely faded Maclachlan Tartan

Trimmed by Ian, for good value for the work:

 

[JT079]

Not really changed much, recently took part in a into the west toad trip with Porsche club Ireland, left on Saturday 6 hours drive to meet them at Killarney, did the ring of Kerry, then progress to Armada Spanish point, Galway, then 4 hours back home. A 4 days round trip over 1200 kms. What a way to bond with the car and meet with some amazing souls. Never missed a beat.

 

[S2K-Aaron]

I Seen this around a month ago in Castlerock! Looks amazing in Person

 

[JT079]

New header and exhaust are on

 

[JT079]

It’s been a long time coming, but finally the gearbox is stripped and cleaned, seals, worn bearings and gears have been all replaced.


While we are at it

Old fuel lines are out, replaced with new rubbers, alternator refurbishment, 7 and 8” Fuchs, anodised and painted centre together with new Michelin rubbers.






It’s ready for Scottish isles later this month

 

[JT079]

1200 miles, 5days, NC500 has exceeded my expectations. Epic trip, seating time is just so important to get to know this old pig.

The gearbox has been properly bedded in, with the new 7/8J Fuchs and fresh PS4 tyres, this car is beautiful to drive

 

[gav525]

Unreal Justin, raging I couldn't make it! Photos are just brilliant

 

[JT079]

Unreal Justin, raging I couldn't make it! Photos are just brilliant

Thanks Gav, it is indeed, the road was quiet, properly just between Easter holiday and May bank holiday. Weather is also dry and sunny. Can’t beat that in Scotland

 

[Rigger]

Beautiful photos, glad you enjoyed.

Wanting to do the NC500 again, but other way round.

Best time to do the NC500 is as you say between Easter and May Day Bank Holiday, or September. Still warm enough after summer.

Middle of summer? Forget it, bunged with tourists gawking at everything except the road.

 

[vtec1]

Did I see you on dargan road the other day behind a newer porsche

 

[JT079]

Did I see you on dargan road the other day behind a newer porsche

Possibly, on the trip back from Scotland

 

[JT079]

Driving in this one is just getting more fun and fun, no need fore more power nor torque.

 

[JT079]

That’s my last drive in 2022

 

[Rigger]

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That’s my last drive in 2022

Was that you lot out past Mussenden this afternoon?