House of Karmann
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Yes, been watching the guys. I must say going to be a very special KG, sure it will win many smiles. Detail is outstanding and getting it done so quickly. Love the Porsche liquid metal silver and black. Looking forward to seeing the interior.
Not sure if they saw my DDK blog first does seem very similar in style and choice. I wounder if they are going down the IVA route?
Not sure if they saw my DDK blog first does seem very similar in style and choice. I wounder if they are going down the IVA route?
1963 Karmann Ghia
1959 356A Coupe Outlaw
1957 3.2 Speedster replica
1959 356A Coupe Outlaw
1957 3.2 Speedster replica
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It struck me the chassis was the same or similar to yours.
They are doing/finished a mid 70's 911 targa, from rust to paint. They make it look so easy.
IVA is an owners choice?
They are doing/finished a mid 70's 911 targa, from rust to paint. They make it look so easy.
IVA is an owners choice?
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Lola t 492 / 3.2 hillclimb racer
Boxster 987 Gen II 2.9
Lola t 492 / 3.2 hillclimb racer
Boxster 987 Gen II 2.9
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Plenty of threads on here about IVA. Any modification from original to a car seems to make it liable for IVA and meeting a set of regulations and therefor not really optional. My speedster was built to IVA standards of which most are for safety and I do agree with most points. Even simple stuff like hazard lights, brake fluid level warning, rear fog light, Seat headrests, etc all make sense. Down side if you dont score enough originality points the car ends up with a Q plate.
1963 Karmann Ghia
1959 356A Coupe Outlaw
1957 3.2 Speedster replica
1959 356A Coupe Outlaw
1957 3.2 Speedster replica
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That's interesting to learn. So if it's original enough it can retain period plates? Does it need to be similar to itself when it was original, or similar to some period car?greg356a wrote:Plenty of threads on here about IVA. Any modification from original to a car seems to make it liable for IVA and meeting a set of regulations and therefor not really optional. My speedster was built to IVA standards of which most are for safety and I do agree with most points. Even simple stuff like hazard lights, brake fluid level warning, rear fog light, Seat headrests, etc all make sense. Down side if you dont score enough originality points the car ends up with a Q plate.
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1988 3.2 Carrera backdate, Black
2001 996 Turbo, Lapis blue (am I allowed to put that here?)
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IIRC the Gov.uk web site has a good explanation of what is required and when the mods are so far you have to go to IVA to get registered.
Not everything is black and white mind (in my opinion) and there are many opinions, hence not black or white!
A real mine field, but the Gov.uk write-up is good.
If there is an expert on the topic on DDK it is KS.
Not everything is black and white mind (in my opinion) and there are many opinions, hence not black or white!
A real mine field, but the Gov.uk write-up is good.
If there is an expert on the topic on DDK it is KS.
73T 911 Coupe, road/hillclimber 3.2L
Lola t 492 / 3.2 hillclimb racer
Boxster 987 Gen II 2.9
Lola t 492 / 3.2 hillclimb racer
Boxster 987 Gen II 2.9
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Back to progress.
Body is now rust free and RHD. Chassis is ready to come back for additional work hopefully on Wednesday night. Hopefully the clips below work ok.
IMG_8910 (1)
IMG_8909 (1)
Also found a set of these 986 sport classics at super low price
Sport classic 2
7.5 x 18 ET52 and 9 x 18 ET65 will see how they fit.
Body is now rust free and RHD. Chassis is ready to come back for additional work hopefully on Wednesday night. Hopefully the clips below work ok.
IMG_8910 (1)
IMG_8909 (1)
Also found a set of these 986 sport classics at super low price
Sport classic 2
7.5 x 18 ET52 and 9 x 18 ET65 will see how they fit.
1963 Karmann Ghia
1959 356A Coupe Outlaw
1957 3.2 Speedster replica
1959 356A Coupe Outlaw
1957 3.2 Speedster replica
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Hi Greg,
Must have been living under a stone as I knew about your Speedster and 356 build but had missed this build completely. Just done an end to end thread read and it's some project this one... I have a turboed type 1 Oval beetle EFI that has taken me a long while to get right, so if I can help at all then I'm not far from you, and if you are going along to Volksworld this year then it would be good to meet up and share stories.
Rob.
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Must have been living under a stone as I knew about your Speedster and 356 build but had missed this build completely. Just done an end to end thread read and it's some project this one... I have a turboed type 1 Oval beetle EFI that has taken me a long while to get right, so if I can help at all then I'm not far from you, and if you are going along to Volksworld this year then it would be good to meet up and share stories.
Rob.
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Playing around with some movie, talky stuff. Please click on below;
KG Front Rotation
These Porsche sport classic II are enormous to fit under a KG, but makes for a fun mini or maybe major project. I have used the greatest inward offset rims so that I can space them more central. Will see what happens when the chassis is back under the body. Hopefully wont have to pie cut the arches as Bader racing did.
KG Front Rotation
These Porsche sport classic II are enormous to fit under a KG, but makes for a fun mini or maybe major project. I have used the greatest inward offset rims so that I can space them more central. Will see what happens when the chassis is back under the body. Hopefully wont have to pie cut the arches as Bader racing did.
1963 Karmann Ghia
1959 356A Coupe Outlaw
1957 3.2 Speedster replica
1959 356A Coupe Outlaw
1957 3.2 Speedster replica
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The chassis is ready for a first mating with the body with the new rime/ tyre combo. Happy the rears should fit under the KG arches but less so with the front. Fingers crossed. Only managed to set the suspension up by eye. Might also fit the engine block to see if that causes any problems.
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1963 Karmann Ghia
1959 356A Coupe Outlaw
1957 3.2 Speedster replica
1959 356A Coupe Outlaw
1957 3.2 Speedster replica
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Very cool
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99 Boxster 2.5 > 2.7 hill climber
71 914/6 3.0 - gone
'You see Paul, hill climbing is like making love to a beautiful woman. You get your motor running, check your fluids, hang on tight and WHOA..30 seconds later it's all over!' Swiss Tony
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Love the wheels
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