2.4E 'From Barn to Road'

Bertroex · Post by **Bertroex** » Tue Apr 08, 2008 3:50 pm

Congrats on the sale Barry!

Well done, she was worth it. In a fast, handsome and usable way obviously

Bert

912uk · Post by **912uk** » Tue Apr 08, 2008 4:06 pm

same here knew it would go quick..

Barry · Post by **Barry** » Tue Apr 08, 2008 4:20 pm

Thanks folks: I have to say when I put it back in it's stealth garage yesterday I did feel a bit gloomy. Offset somewhat by the fact that the new owner and I got on well, and that we'll probably see plenty of the car in the future.

As for me? Well, I'll concentrate on the workshop for now, but over the next year or two keep an eye out for something suitable to tuck away in the barn if anything crops up at a super-dupa price (in no particular order):

3.2 / SC to backdate into a narrow body early car (and lightened).
3.2 / SC to turn into a 'Limey' '74 Carrera looky-likey.
RHD really, really, really rusty 2.4T,E,S

Or even:

914 to convert into RHD 914/6 or supercharged 4
Smashed targa to convert into narrow bodied, flush bumpered speedster.

All RHD, or to be converted ....

Anyway, for now it'll be lots of scurrying about the workshop, and possibly a slight update of the old trusty BM.

912uk · Post by **912uk** » Tue Apr 08, 2008 4:26 pm

I would like to see you do a 914 to a 914-6 I think this is going to be the move in the next few years..

Ferry Man · Post by **Ferry Man** » Tue Apr 08, 2008 4:58 pm

Barry, can't you shoe horn a 2.4 MFI into the back of the Cappo?
Nice project that, a rear engined, light-weight, little runabout.
That'll keep you busy.

Barry · Post by **Barry** » Tue Apr 08, 2008 5:53 pm

Well, someone on the Cappo site is putting a RX7 twin turbo engine in his

.

Believe it or not, it just about fits, with a little help.

Bertroex · Post by **Bertroex** » Tue Apr 08, 2008 6:22 pm

Barry wrote: Smashed targa to convert into narrow bodied, flush bumpered speedster.

Doesnt Nick Moss have a very interesting early 2.7 carrera targa in his barn....? How cool would that be: a carrera RS speedster

Aaargh i have to stop drooling.

Bert

oliveR · Post by **oliveR** » Tue Apr 08, 2008 6:52 pm

Just in case, i still have a rusty 2,4 tub

Barry · Post by **Barry** » Tue Apr 08, 2008 7:20 pm

Thanks Oliver, I think I can resist at the moment

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Alan @ CanfordClassics · Wed Apr 09, 2008 12:02 am

Don't worry Barry, we already have a car that fits the bill.... RHD and needs some welding

Alan

58A - 71E · Post by **58A - 71E** » Wed Apr 09, 2008 10:07 am

Alan.UK wrote:Don't worry Barry, we already have a car that fits the bill....

Jesus, I thought it was a climbing frame

only a weekend's work for Barry

Barry · Post by **Barry** » Wed Apr 09, 2008 11:56 am

Oh goody, an early parcel shelf to do as well: my favourite

.

Alan, I've checked, and I think you should be able to sent it as a 'Large Letter' according to my Royal Mail size guide.

stuby · Post by **stuby** » Wed Apr 09, 2008 11:05 pm

Don't reckon much to that roll cage Alan... :lol:

And just look at those wheels - not exactly Fuchs are they ???

stu

Alan @ CanfordClassics · Wed Apr 09, 2008 11:12 pm

not exactly Fuchs are they ???

silver911 · Post by **silver911** » Thu Apr 10, 2008 8:43 am

Barry wrote:

Oh goody, an early parcel shelf to do as well: my favourite .

I'm disappointed....I thought you enjoyed it last time...