thirdgenbird

Close. The kleenex is to wipe your drool off the car. Your face is much less important.

NineMeister

Gearbox oil cooler. We'll be using it for the intended function by removing the oil/water intercooler from the side of the GT3 gearbox and piping the connection points to a conventional matrix oil cooler inside the spoiler.

NaplesBound

Colin, you should use the D Zug 5 spoke wheels they are starting to make. They are impressive to say the least. They are re-manufactured from an original 935 wheel. Check them out at www.funfgruppen.com real cool guys.

And as always, great project. Can't wait to see the end result. But I guess I'm going to have too lol

Chris

The Old Dutch

NaplesBound, have seen the wheels on their site and on Pelinan as well but no much progress on fab/manufacturing. Guess that Colin has to look for others to move forward.

NaplesBound

They have their mag prototype done. They are just working on the off-sets for their replica 935 that one of the partners has. I'll post a photo of it later. I just don't want to hi-jack Colin's amazing build thread. I'm eagerly awaiting the photos of the car put together!!

Chris

Madness911

Pure aweesommeee

NineMeister

Thought I better unveil the panelled shell before I lose everyone's attention...??


Note the new Bosch headlamps in the foreground waiting to be fitted.

Laker

you know how some things are so beautiful they have an aura? I see it!

pcarhombre

Now I have to explain to my wife why my pants are now wet!!!!

Jr250

Good god!...

JPP

It's amazing to think I'm looking at a 964 ... basically ... well sort of ....

Michael S.

Colin,

Could a similar build be done starting with a 993 as the basis? I think everything would fit and work and you'd get the updated rear suspension... Of course, I am a 993 owner, thus the line of thinking... No flames please. I love the 964! It's the last of the "old school" 911s... even though I know it was a thoroughly modern car.

You guys do absolutely fantastic work! Just fantastic~!

Porsche964FP

It's a question of personal preference, some people prefer 993 rear suspension some people prefer the 964's rear suspension.

I know which I prefer

NineMeister

Yes, you could start with a 993, in theory.

I say in theory because there would be a lot more work to do backdating the shell than is obvious due to the raised profile of the bonnet (hood) and engine lid:
1. Front inner wings would have to be cut down/replaced to lower the front of the bonnet
2. Scuttle panel replaced for 964 with correct profile & wide spacing of windscreen wipers. 993 panel is "hollow" to blend to the flatter bonnet line, 964 & earlier is flat.
3. Rear inner wings modified/replaced to lower back edge of engine lid
4. Rear deck (closure panel) replaced for 964.
5. Front & rear screen aperture lips re-profiled to accept 964 rubber seals.

Thus with all things considered, for an accurate 3.0 look-alike you have to start with a 964.

Nski

I think going with a 964 shell is the best option for this 70's racer and will have the rawness of a 64 and the looks of a 70's racer.

Taking shape, looking very nice!