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New member from Leeds. 911T
Posted: Sat Mar 30, 2024 9:11 am
by James '72 Turbo
Hello folks,
Great forum. Glad to be part of it going forward.
I'm in the process of restoring a rusty '72 model 911T targa.
My evenings seem to consist of a lot of welding, cutting and grinding, interspersed with a bit of swearing when I inevitably burn myself.
My car isn't one for the purists. The original engine is long-gone. However, interestingly, it's been fitted with a 930 turbo motor which should make for an interesting drive!
There are a few bits and bobs which I'll be needing as I work through the restoration. I'll be scouring the ads for items of interest.
James
Re: New member from Leeds. 911T
Posted: Sat Mar 30, 2024 9:19 am
by KS
Welcome to the madhouse - one which is a great resource of all things Porsche. By the way, you realise that you now need to start a build thread. Oh, and pics are a must...
Re: New member from Leeds. 911T
Posted: Sat Mar 30, 2024 9:25 am
by Bootsy
Welcome to ddk
^^^ what Keith says ^^^
Re: New member from Leeds. 911T
Posted: Sat Mar 30, 2024 10:03 am
by hot66
Welcome to DDK .. good to see another northerner on here. How far along with the build are you ?
Re: New member from Leeds. 911T
Posted: Sat Mar 30, 2024 12:05 pm
by James '72 Turbo
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Thanks for the replies.
This is how the Porsche looked before I started work on it. Believe it or not, there's an early 911 hiding underneath the acres of fibreglass.
In the not-too-distant future I'll get some photos of how it now looks.
Re: New member from Leeds. 911T
Posted: Sat Mar 30, 2024 12:14 pm
by James '72 Turbo
It's currently getting new sills and I'm replacing sections of the inner front wings.
Re: New member from Leeds. 911T
Posted: Sat Mar 30, 2024 12:22 pm
by James '72 Turbo
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A bit Miami Vice Ferrari, possibly....
Re: New member from Leeds. 911T
Posted: Sat Mar 30, 2024 1:04 pm
by hot66
I kind of like that in a weird way … as you say looks a bit like it’s stepped out of a GTA game
Re: New member from Leeds. 911T
Posted: Sat Mar 30, 2024 1:51 pm
by Bootsy
That’s rather mad looking!
Re: New member from Leeds. 911T
Posted: Sun Mar 31, 2024 5:29 am
by RobFrost
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Re: New member from Leeds. 911T
Posted: Wed Apr 03, 2024 7:52 pm
by James '72 Turbo
RobFrost wrote: ↑Sun Mar 31, 2024 5:29 am
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A reasonable reaction, I'd say.
Re: New member from Leeds. 911T
Posted: Wed Apr 03, 2024 8:44 pm
by Anta
Welcome James, I am sure you get some good advice as the build progresses.
I drive mine to work in leeds now and again!
Re: New member from Leeds. 911T
Posted: Wed Apr 03, 2024 9:03 pm
by RobFrost
It'll be quite unique a longhood with that turbo in it. Looking forward to seeing it take shape.
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Re: New member from Leeds. 911T
Posted: Thu Apr 04, 2024 2:57 pm
by Gary71
Looks a fab project, and having been ‘personalised’ quite so much over the years there is zero inclination to make it anything other than your own spec. Enjoy the freedom!
And more gory bodywork pics please
Re: New member from Leeds. 911T
Posted: Thu Apr 04, 2024 10:01 pm
by anglophone1
Irish Classic registration - where did you find it?
I think it’s quite cool - certainly original- 930 turbo motor?
Someone over here must have heard of it…..
Come in majordad…..
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