Despite Josep was decided to paint “black” in Silver original paint, he asked to Zuffenhausen Porsche Musseum, what color code the first 356 own by F. Porsche had. They gave him a quick response:
"The silver color of the museum cars is Porschesilber 980, made from Sikkens. All Historic museum cars (550 Spyder, 356 Nr. 1 (K45-286), 356B Carrera GT) are painted in this color. Additionally that color is the same color for BASF/Glasurit and is named Por 936 and the number is 91109590380936."







So he tried to find this paint to make several test to decide the ultimate choice about the color of the car, and finally purchased 1 lb to be tested in some panels.













New headlights, tail lights…











Placed to adjustment

 

The dash




The interior components dismantled






Dash restoration: Josep wanted to get the same dashboard as Black had installed for more than 40 years. He found a specilist to make it posible:












Upholsterer and restorer



















Several interior trim finished. The leather has a very nice and soft taste























The different proccess are going on
Th floor was sealed with waterproof, and rusty prevention asphalt coating, as every welded seam joint was too




















Sealed

 

New bonnet hinges










The last steps in the engine assembling. All the screws, bolts stainless, cupper oiled, forever protection













Original owners manual with its cover













And several images showing the first primer coat:

 

Testing upholstery












The rear deck lid grill. Josep didn’t like it so he ordered to be sandblasted and repeat the work with an early vintage look







The steering wheel hub. They restored every minimal detail, as cupper tabs:















































Targa bar placed

 

To be continued...

ASAP I'll post new pics!


So I'm proud to share it with you guys.

In Spain we have great specialist and we're trying to grow up our automotive culture.

Hope you'd like it

 

Es un trabajo fenomenal. ¡Enhorabuena!

 

Gracias

Actualizaré el post en cuanto tenga novedades


I'll update this thread with new pics as soon as I got them

 

Look at this: the engine finished and waiting to be placed on!!!
It's really a beauty!!! :wink:

















Here you can see several pictures showing the underbody gravel protection and some of the advanced assembling. These parts looks awesome!

 

Great photos and story. I'm looking forward to seeing more and especially the completed project.

 

I'm posting Josep's comment:

'Hi guys! The new 15" Fuchs rims are back, after the polish and paintjob. It's not an easy task, due to some difficulties as polishing end corners with the machine.
You ought to achieve to bare aluminum and follow polishing...

Just finished they look glossy, but going by time they get matt finish... pure materials!

I love them!

Look at the wheels... we can admire them now
By the way, I couldn't resist the temptation to dress Black with one wheel'


















CLOSE UPS!!

 

What a beautiful story and presentation. Slowly but surely "Black" is coming back to life.

 

Keep the pics coming. Great thread!

 

Thanks for your comments!!!







We wish to get the first assembling task finished next week
After that, tires/rims test will be made and then, go back to the cabin, paint...



Here you can see the different gravel protection coats in grey or black color, underbody, interior, ...

Josep emphasized to restore each little part able to be recovered, trying to evoque early design, and obtain a vintage golden plated look.












Some more pics of the fantastic Fuchs rims!! What a great job they did!!
Josep is love with them...

 

Here is Black close to her engine waiting for the moment to get married:





And here is the original clutch totally restored



Look at her!!! It's so nice.... seems to be floating in the air...





Just compare these pictures:



















Josep words:

After this 'lifting' I'm very excited looking at this work of art... besides there are little improvements that I'm anxious to feel...

Old rat nest... and now It could serve as a clean dish for eating:












Ultimate!!!!!!

 

More news:

Here you can see the exterior color samples. They are the same paint codes from Porsche AG response about the Silver 1.

The differences are: they were made from 2 Paint manufacturers: SIKKENS and GLASURIT!!


Pictures showed by Josep of both paint brands with different light:


Going on!!!!!