72 Hotrod - my new project
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Re: 72 Hotrod - my new project
as a reminder the base car being restored is a LHD 1972 E that had been converted to RHD some years previously. The conversion work was solid but not aesthetically pleasing
theres only one way to do it properly...transplant a bulkhead. Giving you a proper job w/ RHD smugglers box etc
luckily my virtual stockroom contains a bare RHD shell that owes me nothing, is generally buggered (and has no chassis number before anyone starts about why are you chopping it up) BUT has a rather good bulkhead & dash
so the SVP technicians have been busy with their tin snips / plasma cutters (can you tell I just sign the cheques)
OUT WITH THE OLD:
GETTING READY FOR IN WITH THE NEW:
theres only one way to do it properly...transplant a bulkhead. Giving you a proper job w/ RHD smugglers box etc
luckily my virtual stockroom contains a bare RHD shell that owes me nothing, is generally buggered (and has no chassis number before anyone starts about why are you chopping it up) BUT has a rather good bulkhead & dash
so the SVP technicians have been busy with their tin snips / plasma cutters (can you tell I just sign the cheques)
OUT WITH THE OLD:
GETTING READY FOR IN WITH THE NEW:
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Re: 72 Hotrod - my new project
Nice one.
I converted my 73T LHD to RHD using some new porsche panels and a cut-n-shut on the lower bulkhead, look as if your conversion will be great.
You won't regret it.
I converted my 73T LHD to RHD using some new porsche panels and a cut-n-shut on the lower bulkhead, look as if your conversion will be great.
You won't regret it.
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Re: 72 Hotrod - my new project
Dan - surprised you didn't go back to LHD given the bulkhead removal ?
Ian Highfield
Pre 73 1964 Alfa Giulia Sprint GT MSA Category 1 Rally Car
1992 964 C2 with RS Suspension setup and Sport Interior - SOLD
1973 911T (2.7 Carrera engine and loads of period mods - all steel) - SOLD
1986 Carrera Coupe (256bhp) - SOLD
Pre 73 1964 Alfa Giulia Sprint GT MSA Category 1 Rally Car
1992 964 C2 with RS Suspension setup and Sport Interior - SOLD
1973 911T (2.7 Carrera engine and loads of period mods - all steel) - SOLD
1986 Carrera Coupe (256bhp) - SOLD
Re: 72 Hotrod - my new project
Cheers911hillclimber wrote:Nice one.
I converted my 73T LHD to RHD using some new porsche panels and a cut-n-shut on the lower bulkhead, look as if your conversion will be great.
You won't regret it.
Megane R26R
Discovery Sport
Defender 110
BMW R9T
Trek Superfly
but sadly no Porsches any more
Discovery Sport
Defender 110
BMW R9T
Trek Superfly
but sadly no Porsches any more
Re: 72 Hotrod - my new project
Boring reality of day to day planned usage including accessing a work underground carparkHighfield wrote:Dan - surprised you didn't go back to LHD given the bulkhead removal ?
I don't want to start the perennial rhd vs lhd debate but what I know is it's v easy to forget the maxim "fitness for purpose" and given I'm already stretching that by using a classic car to drive rd congestion hell I need to be rhd purely for practicality. IMHO the reason so many people buy these cars and then sell them q soon afterwards incl you! Is that the fact it's a vehicle as well as a hobby gets forgotten!
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Re: 72 Hotrod - my new project
true it is a vehicle, so if RHD will you be doing anything with the pedal box to align it nice and straight ahead of the seat. biggest issue with my RHD 964 was the offset pedals, a real killer to the back.
Ian Highfield
Pre 73 1964 Alfa Giulia Sprint GT MSA Category 1 Rally Car
1992 964 C2 with RS Suspension setup and Sport Interior - SOLD
1973 911T (2.7 Carrera engine and loads of period mods - all steel) - SOLD
1986 Carrera Coupe (256bhp) - SOLD
Pre 73 1964 Alfa Giulia Sprint GT MSA Category 1 Rally Car
1992 964 C2 with RS Suspension setup and Sport Interior - SOLD
1973 911T (2.7 Carrera engine and loads of period mods - all steel) - SOLD
1986 Carrera Coupe (256bhp) - SOLD
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Re: 72 Hotrod - my new project
When I converted mine in '93 I used a real RHD pedal assembly. I aligned this with the links to clutch and accellerator which automatically set the pedals to factory RHD position.
Then made a pedal box housing, cut the floor and welded it in with master cylinder mount etc.
I moved the brake reservoir over to the other side of the front bay.
No smugglers box of course.
Graham.
Then made a pedal box housing, cut the floor and welded it in with master cylinder mount etc.
I moved the brake reservoir over to the other side of the front bay.
No smugglers box of course.
Graham.
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
Re: 72 Hotrod - my new project
2.4S engine rebuilt with 2.2S pistons for a bit more zing and power..
has any DDKer done that? I suspect the "bainbridge special" pistons referred to in Hot 66's engine rebuild thread must be similar?
all feedback welcome: 2.4 S std / 2.4S hi-comp / 2.4 built into 2.7 RS spec / twin plug? etc
has any DDKer done that? I suspect the "bainbridge special" pistons referred to in Hot 66's engine rebuild thread must be similar?
all feedback welcome: 2.4 S std / 2.4S hi-comp / 2.4 built into 2.7 RS spec / twin plug? etc
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Discovery Sport
Defender 110
BMW R9T
Trek Superfly
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Defender 110
BMW R9T
Trek Superfly
but sadly no Porsches any more
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more inspiration...its a Paul Stephens backdate but just looks so good in Slate to my eyes;
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Re: 72 Hotrod - my new project
Hi Dan, do talk to Neil Bainbridge, he's a big fan of special engines built for everyday use using modern electronics with later injection systems.
Once they're set up and mapped for what you want, they give you high performance but with great reliability and low maintenance, just what you
need for a daily driver type hot rod. (and just the opposite of mine really....)
Neil is on 01296 658422 he's around today and tomorrow, but then away for a week. HTH's
Once they're set up and mapped for what you want, they give you high performance but with great reliability and low maintenance, just what you
need for a daily driver type hot rod. (and just the opposite of mine really....)
Neil is on 01296 658422 he's around today and tomorrow, but then away for a week. HTH's
cheers, Mike.
previously..
1994 968 Club Sport Riviera Blue
1994 993 C2 Carrera Riviera Blue
1972 911S to Martini RSR Prototype Spec
1973 911E to RS Lightweight Specification
1981 924 Carrera GT ex Mexborough car
3.2 Carrera Sport x2
previously..
1994 968 Club Sport Riviera Blue
1994 993 C2 Carrera Riviera Blue
1972 911S to Martini RSR Prototype Spec
1973 911E to RS Lightweight Specification
1981 924 Carrera GT ex Mexborough car
3.2 Carrera Sport x2
Re: 72 Hotrod - my new project
thanks Mike, will do
intrigued by this "crankfire ignition" stuff
intrigued by this "crankfire ignition" stuff
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Re: 72 Hotrod - my new project
I dropped by Tuthills on Tuesday and saw your red Targa. Nice. Car as described. In our ad. Although with all the imp on show I can't say is was the nicest car there
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Re: 72 Hotrod - my new project
thanks Neil. except its not mine anymore! i think i owned it for 3 days...never known an easier car to sell, have a nagging feeling I should have kept it.neilbardsley wrote:I dropped by Tuthills on Tuesday and saw your red Targa. Nice. Car as described. In our ad. Although with all the imp on show I can't say is was the nicest car there
I have a custom made loom going in this car and hence I need to spec out every electrical item well in advance
apart from std I have thought so far:
heated front screen
ipod dock
driving lights
power windows (fitted to E)
here are the lights:
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Re: 72 Hotrod - my new project
I don't think he does that s**tsquirdan wrote:intrigued by this "crankfire ignition" stuff
cheers, Mike.
previously..
1994 968 Club Sport Riviera Blue
1994 993 C2 Carrera Riviera Blue
1972 911S to Martini RSR Prototype Spec
1973 911E to RS Lightweight Specification
1981 924 Carrera GT ex Mexborough car
3.2 Carrera Sport x2
previously..
1994 968 Club Sport Riviera Blue
1994 993 C2 Carrera Riviera Blue
1972 911S to Martini RSR Prototype Spec
1973 911E to RS Lightweight Specification
1981 924 Carrera GT ex Mexborough car
3.2 Carrera Sport x2
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Re: 72 Hotrod - my new project
All crankfire means is that the ignition timing is controlled from a sensor on the crank or flywheel as opposed to a set of points in the distributor. Porsche used the system in the 3.2 and a lot of hotrod motors use it. Can't believe Neil doesn't use it.Mike wrote:I don't think he does that s**tsquirdan wrote:intrigued by this "crankfire ignition" stuff