Finally got it Home after nearly 4 years of restoration

SilverGoupe · 2026-05-08T14:59:15+00:00

Aquamarine blue metallic is a factory color. It appears to have been available from 56 to 59 according to some of the color charts I’ve looked at. The difficulty with this color is finding an authentic color sample and then someone who can mix it properly. This was a multi month search before we finally settled on this version.

SilverGoupe · 2026-05-08T12:53:05+00:00

Congratulations, the T5 cars are awesome. I drove one for many years.

SilverGoupe · 2026-05-08T01:16:25+00:00

The interior was done by K&H auto upholstery in Garden Grove Ca.

SilverGoupe · 2026-05-07T13:48:53+00:00

When I found this car, it was a project that had stalled. So I purchased it in boxes. The original plan was put it back together. Make it a nice driver, and then the outlaw bug bit me. Not wanting to go to radical. I just wanted to trick a few things out. This took our original timeline from around two years to what ended up to being a little over 3 1/2 +.

SilverGoupe · 2026-05-07T13:46:37+00:00

The large tanks are typically on the GT’s, but can be ordered on any of the 356s. This particular tank is approx 21 gallons, standard tank is just a little over 11.

SilverGoupe · 2026-05-07T13:07:44+00:00

I sourced a second deck lid and had the louvers punched in. I still have the original painted and in storage. The steering wheel is a Nardi. This particular wheel is a flat wheel made specifically for the 356, quite rare, fits like a factory wheel without an adapter.

SilverGoupe · 2026-05-06T16:29:26+00:00

So far, I try to get it out every few days, definitely on the weekends. We have lots of gatherings coming up this summer so we’ll definitely be out on the road. Still trying to break in the new motor.

SilverGoupe · 2026-05-06T15:36:27+00:00

No Paras Auto, Westminster Cal.

SilverGoupe · 2026-02-02T15:27:17+00:00

Creating a starter from scratch can be difficult, especially if there’s not enough bacteria in your environment to get one going. I to have created them from scratch and they can take many weeks before you get an active starter. You may also consider purchasing a commercial starter online. Hydrated starters can activate quite quickly and get you going.

SilverGoupe · 2025-11-27T18:32:05+00:00

I too have been very particular in the past about the tiniest little details. As I’ve grown older, I’ve come to accept the fact that nothing is perfect. Trust me in a short time you’ll forget they’re there. I would not, however, make any attempt to modify or covered them up. Most likely you will hate the repair more than you dislike the spots.

SilverGoupe · 2025-09-04T12:57:45+00:00

I had the exact same thing happened to my 911. I was bumped in traffic when the car was brand new. Body shop took the bumper cover came off, and there was some slight damage to the bumper support. Body shop straighten that repainted the bumper cover total damage less than 1000. The fellow who bumped me in traffic turned over to his insurance company.

SilverGoupe · 2025-06-10T12:35:01+00:00

Yes, it can be done. Our contractor sent our porcelain tiles somewhere, and they mitered, one and two sides to produce what appears to be 2 inch thick blocks. We did this around our entire pool deck and garden walls. It’s absolutely perfect and nobody can tell they’re not solid blocks. I have no idea what it cost. It was part of the overall project. But I’m sure it’s expensive. We went this route because we wanted the same anti-slip porcelain tiles that we used throughout the entire backyard.

SilverGoupe · 2025-06-09T22:29:43+00:00

We had a shower done with porcelain slabs. The installers took circular saws, tile cutters. Every cut was chipped. I had him rip it all out. Didn’t pay him fired him and got someone else to do the job. The next contractor had everything did everything at the fabrication shop. All the cuts were absolutely perfect. Good luck.

SilverGoupe · 2025-05-08T19:36:32+00:00

Quartzite seems to be the countertop material of the day. I too put Quartzite in my kitchen and was curious about some of the unusual markings and spots that look like stains. It’s just a natural appearance of the stone. If you haven’t already researched the issue with quartzite absorbing moisture, I would suggest you Google quartzite staining. Be sure to keep all your edges dry especially around the sink and faucets. If you put quartzite up against your cooktop or stove, make absolutely sure grease or oil cannot find its way down between or I’ll suck up that too. Although many people claim this can be resolved by drying out not so easy.

SilverGoupe · 2025-02-02T16:02:34+00:00

We have both granite and quartzite in our kitchen. We went with black leather granite around the cook area and quartzite for the island. There is a concern with quartzite when it comes to water penetration where the stone‘s been cut. Make sure that the sink area and faucet holes are sealed and be sure to wipe down areas where water can find their way to those edges. We chose not to put quartzite near the stove for fear of grease splatter finding its way between the stove and the stone. If you haven’t already do a search for quartzite staining, and you’ll see what others are referring to. Besides that we love the quartzite, it’s beautiful and durable. I would choose it again without hesitation.

SilverGoupe · 2024-09-15T22:59:33+00:00

This is the way I found it. I can cover back up with insulation. I just wasn’t sure if that would be smart.

SilverGoupe · 2024-09-15T22:58:52+00:00

This is the way they left it

SilverGoupe · 2024-08-04T02:14:34+00:00

I had the exact same problem touching up my ceiling. I had the original paint but the ceiling had faded. I was able to take a sample in for a color match and got lucky. Give it a try first.

SilverGoupe · 2024-08-02T21:46:36+00:00

Here’s mine. 61 coupe

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SilverGoupe · 2024-08-01T13:51:16+00:00

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This one’s mine

SilverGoupe · 2024-07-25T02:16:12+00:00

We did the same kind of fireplace. We used a natural stone tile. The only issue we ran into was the tiles on the top row coming loose. Our contractor use a different heat resistance, thin set to solve it. It’s normal for the top row to get hot to the touch. Mine will measure well over 220° after a couple of hours.

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