72 Hotrod - my new project
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72 Hotrod - my new project
Having fully got the early 911 bug , really enjoyed my RSR rep (road trips, trackdays, sun and rain) I've decided in the mildy obsessed way that I think any regular DDKer will recognise, that I can make a classic 911 work as a day to day vehicle...
having bought a fully running really nice car to build into RSR spec, I've decided to do it the other way round this time, mainly for cost reasons
i explored lots of different options, ebay auctions, private sales etc, but the point of a hotrod project is you might as well start with a dog if you are going to chop it up anyway...
am now the proud owner of a 72 car that came with 73 engine, 14" wheels, a 901 box and a few other non standard parts... and a bit of rust
luckily i dont think i paid silly money for it
the car is being stripped currently, next stage blasting, then metal repairs then paint
On the subject of rust NO-ONE reading should ever think there is such a thing as a rust free pre IB car... i went to Tuthills and SVP yesterday and saw plenty of evidence... including a 65 "only ever lived in Cali" car...i kid you not EVERY panel was pinholed
another reason why I am starting with a shell...
the project will evolve but the general idea is 2.7 mfi RHD street car, maybe narrow arches but prob RS, flat engine lid, S front bumper with a few nice details, cibies with yellow lenses, wheelarch mounted oil cooler, recaro sport seats and basketweave trim, twin exit exhaust. 7 and 8 wheels hiding refurbed S spec calipers
as we stand:
most of that brown is glue and / or sepia thankfully
floor is ok, sills are shot
off to the powder coaters at some stage..kind of like a poor mans magnus walker at this stage. eagle eyed may note thats an S spec oil tank
hopeful of being done by Jan / Feb!
cheers Dan
having bought a fully running really nice car to build into RSR spec, I've decided to do it the other way round this time, mainly for cost reasons
i explored lots of different options, ebay auctions, private sales etc, but the point of a hotrod project is you might as well start with a dog if you are going to chop it up anyway...
am now the proud owner of a 72 car that came with 73 engine, 14" wheels, a 901 box and a few other non standard parts... and a bit of rust
luckily i dont think i paid silly money for it
the car is being stripped currently, next stage blasting, then metal repairs then paint
On the subject of rust NO-ONE reading should ever think there is such a thing as a rust free pre IB car... i went to Tuthills and SVP yesterday and saw plenty of evidence... including a 65 "only ever lived in Cali" car...i kid you not EVERY panel was pinholed
another reason why I am starting with a shell...
the project will evolve but the general idea is 2.7 mfi RHD street car, maybe narrow arches but prob RS, flat engine lid, S front bumper with a few nice details, cibies with yellow lenses, wheelarch mounted oil cooler, recaro sport seats and basketweave trim, twin exit exhaust. 7 and 8 wheels hiding refurbed S spec calipers
as we stand:
most of that brown is glue and / or sepia thankfully
floor is ok, sills are shot
off to the powder coaters at some stage..kind of like a poor mans magnus walker at this stage. eagle eyed may note thats an S spec oil tank
hopeful of being done by Jan / Feb!
cheers Dan
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Good luck Dan, I'll be watching with interest especially as I have a similar project coming up.
Good to have a completion target of Jan/Feb - which year were you thinking of?
Good to have a completion target of Jan/Feb - which year were you thinking of?
Darren
72T 2.5... http://ddk-online.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=56183
73 2.4E ... http://ddk-online.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=44242
77 Carrera 3.0...to 74 3.0RS ... http://ddk-online.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?f=28&t=63389
72T 2.5... http://ddk-online.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=56183
73 2.4E ... http://ddk-online.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=44242
77 Carrera 3.0...to 74 3.0RS ... http://ddk-online.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?f=28&t=63389
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i know what you are saying darren...but so far in 2 weeks gone from nothing to acquisition, to stripped shell and I think a date with some lead shot or peanut shells on Tuesday !
the 2.7 engine is already in bits with a slightly scary list of parts needed in my inbox!
so 2013 is the aim
the 2.7 engine is already in bits with a slightly scary list of parts needed in my inbox!
so 2013 is the aim
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Hope it all goes well - lots of updates and photos please
Cheers,
Cheers,
Darren
72T 2.5... http://ddk-online.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=56183
73 2.4E ... http://ddk-online.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=44242
77 Carrera 3.0...to 74 3.0RS ... http://ddk-online.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?f=28&t=63389
72T 2.5... http://ddk-online.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=56183
73 2.4E ... http://ddk-online.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=44242
77 Carrera 3.0...to 74 3.0RS ... http://ddk-online.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?f=28&t=63389
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from the "mood board" so far...
not sure about Olive but love the stance
the grey and the exhaust... mmm
love the Chris Nielsen ones
yes but, Oranges are not the only fruit...
Wevo's GT3 powered car
not sure about Olive but love the stance
the grey and the exhaust... mmm
love the Chris Nielsen ones
yes but, Oranges are not the only fruit...
Wevo's GT3 powered car
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Watching with real interest as my 72 hotrod is due to start end oct once I've finished building the garage, good luck dan and keep the pics coming......Mark..
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Great project and could you use your 'spare' 2.7 motor
I like Grey.
Ian
I like Grey.
Ian
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Excellent mood board Dan and with you all the way on this.... good luck!
It'll be very
It'll be very
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chartreuse...find myself wondering would it be too lairy for day to day? I do love this look albeit I am not doing an ST nor using minilites but still, directionally it works for me...interesting use of std front bumper rather than S
off to the blasters at 10am tomorrow... fingers crossed theres still plenty of metal when it comes back !
engine now swapped for cash + RS rear quarters and original recaro sport seats. V tempted by blackwatch / black leather like these (are they yours Mike?)
but not sure i could live with it so suspect it will be cord or black and white pepita (which they are now). any other ideas hit me with them
has anyone on here fitted those v thin heated seat elements?
or know how to find a Becker Mexico that you dont need to sell your right bollock to afford??
I will be running a RHS wheelarch oil cooler and have always liked this detail...which will be shamelessly copied from Haasad's thread...
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Great project . Love the mood board and where you are going with it. Keep us posted...you'll probably beat me to completion......
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In a word.... NO!squirdan wrote:chartreuse...find myself wondering would it be too lairy for day to day?
But usual rule applies: go for whatever colour makes your heart beat a little faster when you open the garage door or walk around the corner and see it parked!
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Standard front bumper, no rubber and vents for oil cooler works for me
Heated seats Dan - whatever next...cruise control and air con (vintage air)
Heated seats Dan - whatever next...cruise control and air con (vintage air)
Ian Highfield
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Air con is a period correct option Ian ! "kool aire" amongst others
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Here's the a/c unit 'as found' in my Cali 911T. The two rubber pipes ran under the car to the (missing) compressor mounted in the engine bay, although there's little sign of any additional interior vents or switches.
Charles
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Great project. I've been thinking about doing one of these myself but after buy an additional 2 cars and 1 house in the last 18 months I think patient is needed.
I get torn between thinking the way to do this is via an impact bummer strip and hot rod or as you have done get a 70/72 and outlaw. I really like Magnus' cars too and I think he has done both. I must admit I still don't understand they you didn't use your 2.4 mfi engine? Surely someone could of got 200 plus bhp out of that?
I get torn between thinking the way to do this is via an impact bummer strip and hot rod or as you have done get a 70/72 and outlaw. I really like Magnus' cars too and I think he has done both. I must admit I still don't understand they you didn't use your 2.4 mfi engine? Surely someone could of got 200 plus bhp out of that?
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