911 SC Wooden floor boards

[engleflick]

Hi,

I have a RHD 1980 SC Targa, that requires a new wooden foot boards, as mine have rotted and on the drivers side, the clutch pedal stop is also missing.

I know these are available from Porsche but they are quite expensive and I would like to know if anyone knows of anywhere that sells/makes any altenatives to the wooden boards in the UK?

Cheers

Dan.

 

[Guest]

Well, my twopeneth worth - they are only made of ply, so why not cut one yourself ? I assume that the old one is still intact enough for a template ?

I say this because I had cause to modify the passenger one (aircon), and a saw worked wonders.

 

[engleflick]

Thanks for your reply John,

The passeger one I can probably make a duplicate, but the drivers one is not flat it is shaped/curved at the top so I cannot duplicate it out of a flat piece of plywood.

Cheers
Dan.

 

[Guest]

Dan

I needed a new floorboard recently and noted that most replacement parts are now aluminium. I bought a sheet from a local metal fabricators for £5 (including a bend on his special bending machine after I'd cut it).

It was quite straightforward to transfer the outline and holes on to a piece of paper, then on to the aluminium. You do need a aluminium blade in your jigsaw to cut (something I found out quite quickly!). I then took it to a local chap who etch primed and powder coated it for £10. Bargain "" and very satisfying to do too.

Not original Porsche I know, but neither were most of the affordable replacement parts I looked at.

Steve

P.S Sorry about the picture quality "" and Yes, I have removed the carpet pending replacement!

 

[sib8292]

ORIGINAL: Stephen Haq

Dan

Well what I would do is make up a template from some reasonably easily bent metal eg thin steel or alloy. Make sure that is an exact fit.

Then make a couple of formers from 4 x 2 timber, cutting it to the side profile of the template so that when laid on the tempate the edge of the timber follows the curve.

Then cut the flat ply oversize, and soak it in water (don't use marine py its water proof) , and fix with clamps to the 4 x 2 to dry. Remove when dry, cut to exact shape of metal template. Treat with timber reservative to avoid deterioration.

Reason why is that I like to keep things original as far as poss.

And find out where the water is getting in to stop it damaging the structure...

Simon

 

[engleflick]

Thanks very much to both Steve and Simon, some very good ideas.

I shall have to try my out my DIY skills!

Cheers for all the feedback.
Dan.

 

[bones]

ORIGINAL: Stephen Haq

Dan

I needed a new floorboard recently and noted that most replacement parts are now aluminium. I bought a sheet from a local metal fabricators for £5 (including a bend on his special bending machine after I'd cut it).

It was quite straightforward to transfer the outline and holes on to a piece of paper, then on to the aluminium. You do need a aluminium blade in your jigsaw to cut (something I found out quite quickly!). I then took it to a local chap who etch primed and powder coated it for £10. Bargain "" and very satisfying to do too.

Not original Porsche I know, but neither were most of the affordable replacement parts I looked at.

Steve

P.S Sorry about the picture quality "" and Yes, I have removed the carpet pending replacement!

Very resourceful Steve what car do you own?

 

[Guest]

Hi Bones

I own a 1969 911T, but it has a 1970 911E MFI engine and a 1972 915 gearbox. All wrapped in glorious Olive (original colour).

While I was creating the new floorboard I was forced to recondition (and powder coat) the pedal cluster due to master cylinder leakage. Mine has a 1-part clutch pedal which I'm pretty sure isn't original to a 69 car. Ooops, I'm rambling.

Steve

 

[bones]

Keep rambling Stephen it's interesting to hear how people overcome the problems of owning older cars, mine's only 25 yers old now but it has some 'issues' that need addressing soon! I love the colour it's very unusual if the avatar is accurate. Post a few pics

 

[Guest]

Well you did ask! Note how the colour looks different in different light

 

[Guest]

And again...

 

[bones]

That's a very pretty car but you should definitely lower the ride height it is at least an inch too high I would say, even if it's to factory spec'. It's relatively easy to do.

 

[Guest]

Apologies to everyone else if this thread is becoming a Bones/Steve chatroom [] but"¦.

Well spotted! I have always been unhappy about the ride-height but I think it needs sorting out properly. I have a feeling each corner has been fiddled with to some extent "" and I can't adjust the front left torsion bar. I've read good things on this forum about JZ Machtech (and I've had a chat with them) so I'm going to book in with them and get them to dyno it and check the MFI setup, timing, valves etc at the same time.

 

[bones]

Funny you should mention JZ Mactech because I was going to recommend them or Autofarm if you needed a specialist to do the work. If your suspension and bushings are ok why don't you go for a complete corner balance and alignment to compliment the ride height adjustment , it would feel like a new car.

 

[Guest]

How much do garages charge for lowering a 911? The rear of my car is way to high after fitting new shocks and I don't have the guts to attempt it myself. The front is easy though.

 

[bones]

I would have thought 2-3 hours max for labour. Get them to quote a price or rate at least before you give it to them . Make sure it's a word of mouth recommendation though.