65 911 paintwork
I have noticed very extensive comments , in minute detail, on BAT criticising the lack of detail in many early 911 restorations. Most of these relate to paintwork, such as lack paint in various areas.
I am at the stage where painting of my 65 ( LHD USA car ) is to go ahead. Where or who is the definitive guide. I have Dr. Johnson’s book but not too much in there on this.
Help !
Peter
We would all love to see some pictures of such a rare car.
Early S Registry member #90
R Gruppe member #138
Fort Worth Tx.
Photos of all original car the best.
Big mistakes that I often see include:
- rear and front deck lid hinges should be flat/satin black, not body color, same with engine compartment
- rear deck lid under grill should be painted flat black (although some say there are examples where this is not the case). I'm still waiting for photo showing actual paint line (can anyone provide?)
- body color painted under side decos and for a certain width at bottom edge of rear quarter panel behind rear wheel should be painted over textured undercoating
- area surrounding inside door panels should be (hand) painted flat black see pg 115 Johnson's new book, upper right photo shows correct application, the one below it is incorrect
-door hinges and mounting hardware painted body color, pins are not
- not sure, but I think cavity behind horn grills should be flat black
That's a start.....
John Schiavone
Connecticut
356 Cab, 66 911, 914-6, 550-Beck, 981 Cayman, 54 MV Agusta Dustbid
That's a great start, John
Originally Posted by John912
1966 911 Coupe - Slate Grey - 304598 - still in restoration!
Member #1616
Good start John. I'll try to post a photo of my original paint on the deck lid with black line.
John
1959 356 Coupe, 1600 Super, sold
1960 356 Roaster, race car, SCCA, sold
1960 356 Roadster, show car, sold.
1962 356 Cab, show car, sold.
1965 911 #301111, Red Book Vol 1 "Cover Car," owned 54 years.
1967 911 #307347, bare-bones, some road wear, a little surface rust, and a few dents..., owned 14 years.
1970 914/6GT, (Sold - ran the last three Rennsports)owned 30 years.
Photography Site: JohnStraubImageWorks.com
Registry #983
R Gruppe #741
Yes this thread is about a 67 but having been the owner of a 65, many of the details are the same.
https://www.early911sregistry.org/fo...r-an-early-67S
69 911S #1379
65 356 SC #130757
Does some or all of this also apply to the '68 SWB model year?
JEFF BRINTON
ESR #1572
1968 911N
1974 914 2.0L
2023 Macan
SOLD - 1967 911N / 1968 911L / 1967 911N / 1969 912 / 1991 964 C2 / 2013 991.1 / 2008 987 Cayman
Thanks for starting this thread. I'm a few months behind you, but will also be painting #302262 soon and have similar questions. Road Scholars currently has #302433 for sale. It's not perfect, but there are a lot of pretty decent photos you can refer to. Dr. Johnson's new book is great and the pictures are much better, but there are still a lot of questions I have which aren't addressed.
This is the original paint on my '65. Hope this helps, but I'm sure they are all a little different.
John
1959 356 Coupe, 1600 Super, sold
1960 356 Roaster, race car, SCCA, sold
1960 356 Roadster, show car, sold.
1962 356 Cab, show car, sold.
1965 911 #301111, Red Book Vol 1 "Cover Car," owned 54 years.
1967 911 #307347, bare-bones, some road wear, a little surface rust, and a few dents..., owned 14 years.
1970 914/6GT, (Sold - ran the last three Rennsports)owned 30 years.
Photography Site: JohnStraubImageWorks.com
Registry #983
R Gruppe #741
Thanks John there's a clear delineation. Much appreciated!
This is the original paint on my '65. Hope this helps, but I'm sure they are all a little different.
John
John Schiavone
Connecticut
356 Cab, 66 911, 914-6, 550-Beck, 981 Cayman, 54 MV Agusta Dustbid
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