"Le Belgique" ST build.

[stretch]

The final post with the welder....! The last job being probably the most difficult, welding on the rear flares. First job was to make and install the torsion bar holes. The existing one's on these flares were not correct for an early ST. I had seen this simple pressed version on several real early ST cars so i decided to fit the same.











I had read various posts over the pond on how people approach the task of welding on the flares. I decided to opt for the method of screwing the flare to the original panel. Starting at the top i then sliced a 6" section and tack welded . Repeat down both sides of the flare until you reach the end of a six foot section of welding. A little dolly work and i am very happy with the result.











Car can finally come off of the jig and back on to the spinner to tidy up the underside. Thanks to Garry and his lads for the muscle help. This brings me up to date and i promise i won't post anymore metal pictures . Looking forward to putting down the welder and passing this on to the painter very shortly.

Also manage to rivet the front edge of the aluminium door skins. The devils in the detail.
Rivets sourced by fellow DDK'r Kirk. Many thanks.










On a seperate note, momentum on my build received a shot in the arm after the recent DDK visit to the Techno classic in Essen. I had the great pleasure in being asked to make the Repa race harnesses for the Toad Hall ST that was on display and was recently restored by Porsche. Many thanks Marco. Enjoy the car, i look forward to seeing it in action at Classic Le Mans.







Dave

[Lightweight_911]

Great job on installing the flares Dave !

[Mike]

Looking great Dave and who's flares are they, they seem to be a good profile?

[DustyM]

Very nice work Dave.

[stretch]

Thanks for the nice comments chaps. Mike, the flares are the Polish pressed versions. I think they are the same flares being sold worldwide. They are a pretty good fit but they need some work to the bumper seal area.

[911hillclimber]

So you tacked the flare on and then removed the original from inside?
Never seen that method used before.

[Darren65]

Also manage to rivet the front edge of the aluminium door skins.....

....so damned cool!

Awesome build, can't wait to see this special car......top work Dave!

[mrg3.6]

Unfortunately work keeps getting in the way of my life, so have only just caught up with your thread - great work Dave

Martin
Singapore

[stretch]

Finally..... the shell leaves the cave for paint.

The DDK compulsory cling film trailer shots. Transportation and general slavery duties courtesy of our resident Porsche Trim god, Garry from ClassicFX. Thanks mate.









Dave

[Darren65]

Wonderful moment Dave and hope the next stage goes well. Arches look very cool, wish I was seeing them in the flesh sooner

The thread needs a few more images of the shell before cling film.

Congrats

[Mike]

definitely need more pictures, especially this!

Also manage to rivet the front edge of the aluminium door skins. The devils in the detail.

[aston]

Great work Dave..I know what the cling film moment feelings like having just experienced it.

More pictures please..

[stretch]

Thanks chaps. I am obviously very happy with my efforts. To be honest photo's are not my strong point and i think i have posted all the one's i have taken. I will post more when i receive pictures from the painter.

[stretch]

A few pictures for my records. First visit to the painters. Good to see the protective etch coat being removed. I was very impressed with the heavy duty rotisserie which has fixing points in several places rather than just pivoting at the bumper mounts.



Dave

[Lightweight_911]

Exciting stage Dave ...