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Re: 72 Hotrod - my new project

Posted: Wed Apr 16, 2014 8:15 pm
by Darren65
Uk911 wrote: you are the owner of one hell of a good looking 911, I take my hat off to you......Mark
…second that! 8)
squirdan wrote: famous last words but first drive scheduled Friday 2nd may :cheers:
Best option has to be to take a bunch of other 911's with you! :wink:

Re: 72 Hotrod - my new project

Posted: Thu Apr 17, 2014 6:26 am
by squirdan
Darren65 wrote:
Uk911 wrote: you are the owner of one hell of a good looking 911, I take my hat off to you......Mark
…second that! 8)
squirdan wrote: famous last words but first drive scheduled Friday 2nd may :cheers:
Best option has to be to take a bunch of other 911's with you! :wink:
I haven't tracked down any of the original owners no! Not really my bag that kind of genealogy

I am taking my 968cs up to Historit in Bicester, then continuing with a Friend in his 2 litre 69 car to Tuthills, so it will be quite a Porsche day all told

More photos next week hopefully.. Tuthills seem to have lost their camera and not sure smartphones have made it to Wardington yet ...

I have asked them to get me some Singer style dual colour side decals made... They use the Mercedes gp team decal man...can make anything...not sure if it will work or not but the ask is exactly as the dark grey Singer... Lighter grey and red PORSCHE side and engine lid decals

Will see what it looks like!

Re: 72 Hotrod - my new project

Posted: Thu Apr 17, 2014 8:56 am
by Uk911
I think it will look the dogs nuts, please post pics.......Mark.

Re: 72 Hotrod - my new project

Posted: Thu Apr 24, 2014 11:57 am
by squirdan
Getting closer by the day. Hurrah

Front end looking tidy:

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Oil pipes all connected up now and will be hidden away behind wheel arch liners (what those brackets are for)

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Loving the pedal box detail and custom throttle pedal

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Lightweight carpet set fitted with ribbed rubber matting in the front

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A bit of WEVO gearshift bling

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RS type door panels with speakers behind the basket weave

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Re: 72 Hotrod - my new project

Posted: Thu Apr 24, 2014 12:01 pm
by Bootsy
Wonderful!

Re: 72 Hotrod - my new project

Posted: Thu Apr 24, 2014 12:06 pm
by Nige
Looks awesome, only thing I'd change is that chequer plate passenger foot board. Don't you normally see that screwed on 4x4 body panels. :)

Re: 72 Hotrod - my new project

Posted: Thu Apr 24, 2014 12:09 pm
by squirdan
Not much to do beyond windscreen and wheels

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Dials and final wiring awaiting fitting

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Dash will be finished in basket weave. Always good to give the passenger something to brace against when on a "hot one" !

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Re: 72 Hotrod - my new project

Posted: Thu Apr 24, 2014 1:51 pm
by sladey
Looks fantastic. I know what Nige is saying about the checker plate, but I think this carries it off. Car is awesome

Re: 72 Hotrod - my new project

Posted: Thu Apr 24, 2014 2:00 pm
by squirdan
thanks guys

with the seats in I dont think it will be that noticeable. but I will ponder.

Re: 72 Hotrod - my new project

Posted: Thu Apr 24, 2014 2:17 pm
by Darren65
That really is looking very special 8)

Yum!

Re: 72 Hotrod - my new project

Posted: Thu Apr 24, 2014 3:21 pm
by hot66
stunning 8)

Re: 72 Hotrod - my new project

Posted: Thu Apr 24, 2014 3:30 pm
by left4dead
squirdan wrote: Image
Phwoooaaaar!!!!! :bounce: :compress:

Was your choice of colour influenced by their workshop walls, Dan? Or did they have surplus paint after spraying your car?

Re: 72 Hotrod - my new project

Posted: Thu Apr 24, 2014 10:55 pm
by squirejo
The hole in the dash for the hazard light switch looks far too big. Apart from that I guess it's ok. :-)

Re: 72 Hotrod - my new project

Posted: Fri Apr 25, 2014 1:32 am
by 964RS
Totally love this.

My favourite car on here in a long time.

Just about nailed the coffin shut on plans for my car.

Looks f****** awesome Dan!

Re: 72 Hotrod - my new project

Posted: Fri Apr 25, 2014 7:28 am
by yoda
Great looking car and will be very good to hear how it goes. I saw it at Tuthill's a little while back and the finish was beautiful.

Cool car!