What's the correct finish for a 1971

[jason]

Hi,
I've stripped the front suspension from the car and stripped off the old bodyseal. What's the correct finish for arches and underbody? These were black prior to stripping. I've read a few places that this should be body colour. The car is tangerine.

Also what colour should the petrol tank be?

Is the water based Wurth SKS stoneguard correct?

Thanks, Jason

[JulianG]

Jason,

As i can testify, that is an enormous question....here is a good reference, but you will always find exceptions, and if you want to get really serious reference books and google will become your only friend for the next year or so...

Have a look, and I'm sure others will chime in.

http://www.early911sregistry.org/forums/showthread.php?115440-Fs-1971-911t&highlight=correct+1971+paint

Just seen the link doesn't come up - search Early 911s Registry for the thread "Fs: 1971 911t"

Julian

[jason]

Jason,

As i can testify, that is an enormous question....here is a good reference, but you will always find exceptions, and if you want to get really serious reference books and google will become your only friend for the next year or so...

Have a look, and I'm sure others will chime in.

http://www.early911sregistry.org/forums/showthread.php?115440-Fs-1971-911t&highlight=correct+1971+paint

Just seen the link doesn't come up - search Early 911s Registry for the thread "Fs: 1971 911t"

Julian

Hey Julian,
Thanks for that link. The tank was really clear - so that's sorted. The underbody on mine under all the grime seems to be a beige/grey. Same as the car in the link. The only thing about that car is that it's almost that colour too.

The arches were probably body colour (but since overpainted with black underbody). I'm sure things changed over the years too.

[JulianG]

The link has a dropbox link with over 150 pictures in it - a useful reference as well Jason.

Julian

[jason]

The link has a dropbox link with over 150 pictures in it - a useful reference as well Jason.

Julian

I didn't notice the dropbox link before. Thanks. Definitely a good reference for my car.

[CamBiscuit]

This may also help - https://www.flickr.com/photos/807244...7630169538658/

[jason]

This may also help - https://www.flickr.com/photos/807244...7630169538658/

Thanks Cam. This actually makes it more confusing. The tank in this one is almost black - I'm nearly sure the tank should be grey. The arches are black too. Underbody is grey - but I can't tell if that's because the car is silver and it's actually body colour.

Since posting I've been searching too and can't find consistency.

Hmmm

[roland paterson]

Underbody

I can't vouch for period correct.
If you do decide to use Wurth underbody which can be applied with a spray can, I would highly recommend you POR 15 first.
Rolls

[JulianG]

And more:

http://www.californiaclassix.com/archive/71_Porsche_c349.html

[jason]

I can't vouch for period correct.
If you do decide to use Wurth underbody which can be applied with a spray can, I would highly recommend you POR 15 first.
Rolls

Hi Rolls, I'm definitely doing POR15. It's great stuff.

[CamBiscuit]

Thanks Cam. This actually makes it more confusing. The tank in this one is almost black - I'm nearly sure the tank should be grey. The arches are black too. Underbody is grey - but I can't tell if that's because the car is silver and it's actually body colour.

Since posting I've been searching too and can't find consistency.

Hmmm

Looks pretty grey on my computer! Worth viewing the photos on a couple of devices to see if there is much variation in appearance. At least you know this one is as it was straight from the factory......