Mongrel Street Racer

[squirdan]

like that Darren

out of interest how much was the engine lid? I have one but its seen better days...thinking a composite new one might be better

[Darren65]

Thanks Dan,

The lid was 420 Dollars - http://www.gettydesign.com/911_body.html

Was very tempted with the EB Motorsport one although wanted the GD bonnet so decided to get everything in one place.

I let you know how it fits but expect you'll be driving yours by then!

Cheers,

[Darren65]

I've always loved the Dymo labels you see in early race cars…



…although on some they look a bit too neat and tidy...



…I figured part of the reason is that modern Dymo printers are a little too precise and perfect but not the case with my latest acquisition….a 1960's label maker with different sized reels and fonts...



…just perfect for this car….



Getting a little ahead myself maybe although the shell is off to Barry next week and you can never stop planning the little details

All stuff and nonsense really but good fun!

[Darren65]

Just occurred to me that today's updates include Chris Jury building an engine and me making a label!

Says it all really!

[Ferry Man]

today's updates include me making a label

Darren, shouldn't that read 'Promenadenmischung'?

[Lightweight_911]

Funnily enough I was experimenting with various colours of dymo labels a couple of weeks ago - haven't decided whether I'm going to use any of them yet though ...

[squirdan]

you are so right about the details Darren

its the fun bit

I have a currently bare metal shell. not even ready for paint. and an engine in bits.

and yet...I also have a box that contains yellow driving lamps, an original Becker stereo, and I have a Solar Productions sticker ready to go on a non existent windscreen

and debating one of those red "position" lamps on the roof

and what colour to anodise the callipers...

Hotrods are SO MUCH MORE FUN

[Darren65]

Darren, shouldn't that read 'Promenadenmischung'?

Nah, this one's RHD

Hotrods are SO MUCH MORE FUN

[911hillclimber]

Hot Rods more fun?

You bet!

TBH not a fan of lables everywhere inside, not that many switches to remember in a 911 well cleared of clutter?

However: Hot Rod: A car made the way you want it to be.
The best.

[hot66]

don't like labels either .. only good use of those was to label you draw at primary school

[Darren65]

don't like labels either .. only good use of those was to label you draw at primary school

Hopefully you'll approve of my 2.4E James, bog standard and original specification........this is what I'll use for my trips to the Conservative Club!

Cheers,

[hot66]

don't like labels either .. only good use of those was to label you draw at primary school

Hopefully you'll approve of my 2.4E James, bog standard and original specification........this is what I'll use for my trips to the Conservative Club!

Cheers,

.. but as you know Darren, I do like a modification or 2

[964RS]

don't like labels either .. only good use of those was to label you draw at primary school

+1 Darren I'm afraid mate. The 911 dash is so cool while spoil it with cheap plastic crap

There are cooler dash mods I'm sure

But then a hot rod should be about your expression so really you should tell us all to FO anyway

[jury]

Chris Jury building an engine

I only flipped a connector 180 degrees...but I'll take the compliment

I like Dyno labels, but I opted for one of these... a steal at 3 quid:

http://www.cbsonline.co.uk/product/Self ... eet_LEGEND


Cheers
Chris

[Darren65]

I like Dyno labels, but I opted for one of these... a steal at 3 quid:

http://www.cbsonline.co.uk/product/Self ... eet_LEGEND

Cheers
Chris

Show us a pic then, I've no shame so might even copy the idea!

As Banksy once said - 'The bad artists imitate, the great artists STEAL' (or was that Pablo Picasso! )

Cheers,