Backdating an impact bumper car- the subtle alternative
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Backdating an impact bumper car- the subtle alternative
Hi,
We are currently working on a 3.2 911 that the customer wanted to subtly modify. It is not a full back date but is using some mild mods. This includes, removing the front fogs and fitting an SC front spoiler, remove the side repeaters and wing mirrors, fit chrome square mirrors, chrome the headlight rings and door handles, strip and bright anodise all the window trims, fit bright front and rear screen trim, remove the rear over riders and headlight washers- tig the holes up, RS style engine lid, plus we are re-furbishing the fuchs inc some 9 x 16s for the rear.
As I said these are mild mods but yet do personalise the car and retain its IB look.
It started like
and today we finished the re-fit. Just a few jobs remain.
I will update these on our facebook page until our web site is finished.
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Canford-C ... 5088873239
Thanks
Alan
We are currently working on a 3.2 911 that the customer wanted to subtly modify. It is not a full back date but is using some mild mods. This includes, removing the front fogs and fitting an SC front spoiler, remove the side repeaters and wing mirrors, fit chrome square mirrors, chrome the headlight rings and door handles, strip and bright anodise all the window trims, fit bright front and rear screen trim, remove the rear over riders and headlight washers- tig the holes up, RS style engine lid, plus we are re-furbishing the fuchs inc some 9 x 16s for the rear.
As I said these are mild mods but yet do personalise the car and retain its IB look.
It started like
and today we finished the re-fit. Just a few jobs remain.
I will update these on our facebook page until our web site is finished.
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Canford-C ... 5088873239
Thanks
Alan
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Each to their own and any owner should always be free to do whatever the hell they want in my book.
But I prefer the original, no mistaking what it is
But I prefer the original, no mistaking what it is
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Like it. Very Carrera 3 I'm really feeling the late 70s look at the mo.
Just needs a hit with the 11mm spanner to sort the ride height and black wheel centres...
Just needs a hit with the 11mm spanner to sort the ride height and black wheel centres...
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Thanks for the kind words I will pass them on to the owner of the car. I also agree the car does need to come down a little closer to the tires but maybe thats a job for the future. We do have one more job that we are fitting tomorrow, I will post a pic.
Thanks again
Alan
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PS. sorry Rich, I forgot to add, yes we do have a Met Gold 73 E in for works at the moment.
Being delivered..... in a very cool car transporter- I want one.
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Being delivered..... in a very cool car transporter- I want one.
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Hi Ala,
Looks very nice. I did something similar to my 3.2 in terms of brightwork and handles.
I am sure there are others more educated than me on these matters but what about the side repeaters come MOT time?
I removed them as you have done by fitting SC wings but integrated the indicators into some 935 style mirrors.
Looks very nice. I did something similar to my 3.2 in terms of brightwork and handles.
I am sure there are others more educated than me on these matters but what about the side repeaters come MOT time?
I removed them as you have done by fitting SC wings but integrated the indicators into some 935 style mirrors.
Regards Ian Cox
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Absolutely loving this! you really dont see many in this colour. There was one at Classics and it was parked near to mine, I couldn't take my eyes of itAlan @ CanfordClassics wrote:PS. sorry Rich, I forgot to add, yes we do have a Met Gold 73 E in for works at the moment.
Being delivered..... in a very cool car transporter- I want one.
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Hi,
Today we finished the final job. We had the stickers made as the colour was specific. We can now supply Carrera side and lid scripts in any colour
I understand the previous statements RE changing the car, but that is exactly why a subtle approach is attractive to some, as all of this is easy to reverse.
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Today we finished the final job. We had the stickers made as the colour was specific. We can now supply Carrera side and lid scripts in any colour
I understand the previous statements RE changing the car, but that is exactly why a subtle approach is attractive to some, as all of this is easy to reverse.
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I agree Nige, but the customer is always right.
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Alan - love the car !
Rich -
You probably know that Gold E is for sale here.........
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You probably know that Gold E is for sale here.........
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Sean
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Re: Backdating an impact bumper car- the subtle alternative
I can't believe that I've only discovered this thread now - that car looks super
Just out of interest, what mirrors did you use Alan? It looks like they cover the original 'flag' holes?
Good work!
Just out of interest, what mirrors did you use Alan? It looks like they cover the original 'flag' holes?
Good work!