New! 9m93 Speedster widebody - full build in detail - Page 5

grahampeterm · 10-23-2009, 07:53 PM

Exactly as Steven says - in effect we could cut the car in half or quarters or eighths - but there would be no movement.
Because the A posts will be changed for the Speedsters, and other intrusive work on the cills by fabricating whilst on a jig we can ensure that the whole car will remain straight and true - it's the 'right/only way' to do it!
Graham

NineMeister · 10-24-2009, 03:06 PM

That's right. Building any car on a Celette will ensure the finished chassis is factory perfect. We also build all of the 9mRS conversions on the jig when welding in the cage and fitting the roof for the same reason. Besides which, it's always better to find out before the car is built whether the chassis is straight or not!

The more observant may also have noted that we are now on step 3 of the correct procedure for this kind of side repair/rebuild work:

1. Fit Speedster door to A-Post and adjust to original quarter panel
2. Leave door untouched and replace quarter panel, B-Post, kidney bowl & sill.
3. Check for perfect fit of door when welded.
4. Remove door & replace A-Post, tack in place.
5. Fit door, check alignment to quarter panel.
6. Fit wing, check alignment to door.
7. Remove door & wing and fully weld A-post & scuttle panel.

And finally it's 9m Marc who is the guru doing all the work on this project, not me - I'm only responsible for designing engine parts, tuning Motec systems and telling you all what we are up to!

Floodj · 10-25-2009, 05:10 AM

I love the 9m projects.
Thanks for sharing.
--Joe

Monique · 10-25-2009, 08:47 AM

Thank you for the reply.

I had not realized to what extent the Cellette can play a part in a good rebuild... and this one is indeed special...

24FPS · 11-05-2009, 04:54 AM

bump...
had to see if anything new has been done

&

to marc's body talents

grahampeterm · 11-05-2009, 08:52 AM

Nothing too dramatic to report this week! Some additional Speedster metalwork has been ordered from Porsche, which has arrived. Lots of 'hidden' fabrication work being done at the moment - this project aint a DIY back street jobbie for sure!!!
In the meantime I've been sourcing other bits and pieces, such as a Carbon fibre strut brace, KW adjustable suspension, seat belts rewebbed in Blue! The Turbo Twists are back having been acid dipped and expoxy base coated. One wheel has been 'test' painted for approval!
Looks pretty cool!

Graham

NineMeister · 11-05-2009, 12:03 PM

Cobalt centre should be a huge clue to the finished colour of the car....

NineMeister · 11-05-2009, 12:07 PM

Should have mentioned that work slowed up somewhat due to staff shortages, so Marc has had no alternative but to put down his welding overalls and don his paint suit to get some of the backlog of painting out of the way. We're now actively looking for a new painter/prepper to work fulltime on these projects, so any interested parties should get in touch with our office.

grahampeterm · 11-07-2009, 06:03 PM

Just need the centre caps now - and the car to fit them on!!!

Graham

24FPS · 11-08-2009, 05:12 AM

cobalt will be sweet for the body.

allill · 11-08-2009, 02:21 PM

Subscribed.

curve lover · 11-08-2009, 03:02 PM

Rennlist luvs blue. Me, too.
(Full disclosure: kinda possible I almost dig 993 Speedsters, too.)

Only known cobalt 911 Speedster example (for now, thanks to 9M & Graham

), owned by RLer:

grahampeterm · 11-15-2009, 06:14 AM

The latest update - the guys (or specifically Marc) over at 9M have been really busy over the past couple of weeks, and have now grafted in all the new internal metalwork in the rear tub.
This then was followed by final fitting of the Turbo rear quarters (and new 'kidney bowls')
I'd been across to Warrington a couple of times over the past few weeks, but thought I'd treat my wife and daughters to a run out on Saturday and show them the car! Dead impressed!!! - Well maybe not! Women hey!
So this weeks offering!

Can ya tell what it is yet?

Looks a bit fat (No not you dear!)

Also there was some debate regarding the badging (and the registration document, which the authorities now have for a model change)

The car was a Carrera Cabrio - so if it just went 'wide' it would be a Carrera S Cabrio, now that it's going 'wide' and Speedster - should it be Speedster S ?

Someone (!) just happened to have spare 'S' - and the new 2S grilles have been painted titanium (as have the door handles and mirrors) - so the idea is -

This week the attentions will move up the car to the forward bulkhead and this pile of metalwork will merge into the car

All the genuine Speedster stuff direct from Stuttgart manufactured back in 1994 when they anticipated making 3000 964 cars, instead of the 936 that they actually made.

To be continued........ Graham

curve lover · 11-15-2009, 12:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by grahampeterm

update - final fitting of the Turbo rear quarters (and new 'kidney bowls')

now that it's going 'wide' and Speedster - should it be Speedster S ?

Graham-- Looks good! Looking forward to photos of 'kidney bowls.

Hopefully helpful real-life badging, from the "Speedster type 993 photo thread"...

Quote:

Originally Posted by curve lover

larpy · 11-15-2009, 12:40 PM

Forget the car. Post more pics of those fine young ladies in the back ground!!!!

10-24-2009, 03:06 PM	#62
NineMeister Addict Rennlist Site Sponsor Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Cheshire, England Posts: 1,595	That's right. Building any car on a Celette will ensure the finished chassis is factory perfect. We also build all of the 9mRS conversions on the jig when welding in the cage and fitting the roof for the same reason. Besides which, it's always better to find out before the car is built whether the chassis is straight or not! The more observant may also have noted that we are now on step 3 of the correct procedure for this kind of side repair/rebuild work: 1. Fit Speedster door to A-Post and adjust to original quarter panel 2. Leave door untouched and replace quarter panel, B-Post, kidney bowl & sill. 3. Check for perfect fit of door when welded. 4. Remove door & replace A-Post, tack in place. 5. Fit door, check alignment to quarter panel. 6. Fit wing, check alignment to door. 7. Remove door & wing and fully weld A-post & scuttle panel. And finally it's 9m Marc who is the guru doing all the work on this project, not me - I'm only responsible for designing engine parts, tuning Motec systems and telling you all what we are up to! __________________ Colin Belton B.Eng. the NineMeister www.ninemeister.com DoppelSpeedMeister - Porsche Club Great Britain Speed Championship outright winner 2006 & 2007 1995 993RS CS Speed Yellow, 4.0 litre 450+bhp n/a 1990 964 Trophy Cup, signal green chassis 9007, Championship Winner 1990 2004 996GT3 RS Guards Red/Black 1994 968CS Speed Yellow, 430bhp supercharged (now sold)

10-25-2009, 08:47 AM	#64
Monique Addict Rennlist Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Europe Posts: 4,103	Thank you for the reply. I had not realized to what extent the Cellette can play a part in a good rebuild... and this one is indeed special... __________________ Jean-Pierre '96 993 Euro RS Guards Red. No option. Less is more.. Avatar courtesy of www.ASGphotowerks.com

11-05-2009, 04:54 AM	#65
24FPS Addict Rennlist Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: la la land \| comin' back soon nyc Posts: 3,224	bump... had to see if anything new has been done & to marc's body talents __________________ expose your film & drive officialauteurforhey wait for meracing fear eats the soul. rlm 031107-4606 \| rlm 070728-6927 ich was ich

11-05-2009, 12:03 PM	#67
NineMeister Addict Rennlist Site Sponsor Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Cheshire, England Posts: 1,595	Cobalt centre should be a huge clue to the finished colour of the car.... __________________ Colin Belton B.Eng. the NineMeister www.ninemeister.com DoppelSpeedMeister - Porsche Club Great Britain Speed Championship outright winner 2006 & 2007 1995 993RS CS Speed Yellow, 4.0 litre 450+bhp n/a 1990 964 Trophy Cup, signal green chassis 9007, Championship Winner 1990 2004 996GT3 RS Guards Red/Black 1994 968CS Speed Yellow, 430bhp supercharged (now sold)

11-05-2009, 12:07 PM	#68
NineMeister Addict Rennlist Site Sponsor Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Cheshire, England Posts: 1,595	Should have mentioned that work slowed up somewhat due to staff shortages, so Marc has had no alternative but to put down his welding overalls and don his paint suit to get some of the backlog of painting out of the way. We're now actively looking for a new painter/prepper to work fulltime on these projects, so any interested parties should get in touch with our office. __________________ Colin Belton B.Eng. the NineMeister www.ninemeister.com DoppelSpeedMeister - Porsche Club Great Britain Speed Championship outright winner 2006 & 2007 1995 993RS CS Speed Yellow, 4.0 litre 450+bhp n/a 1990 964 Trophy Cup, signal green chassis 9007, Championship Winner 1990 2004 996GT3 RS Guards Red/Black 1994 968CS Speed Yellow, 430bhp supercharged (now sold)

10-23-2009, 07:53 PM	#61
grahampeterm User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cheshire UK Posts: 121	Exactly as Steven says - in effect we could cut the car in half or quarters or eighths - but there would be no movement. Because the A posts will be changed for the Speedsters, and other intrusive work on the cills by fabricating whilst on a jig we can ensure that the whole car will remain straight and true - it's the 'right/only way' to do it! Graham

10-25-2009, 05:10 AM	#63
Floodj Addict Rennlist Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Heidelberg, GE Posts: 410	I love the 9m projects. Thanks for sharing. --Joe

11-05-2009, 08:52 AM	#66
grahampeterm User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cheshire UK Posts: 121	Nothing too dramatic to report this week! Some additional Speedster metalwork has been ordered from Porsche, which has arrived. Lots of 'hidden' fabrication work being done at the moment - this project aint a DIY back street jobbie for sure!!! In the meantime I've been sourcing other bits and pieces, such as a Carbon fibre strut brace, KW adjustable suspension, seat belts rewebbed in Blue! The Turbo Twists are back having been acid dipped and expoxy base coated. One wheel has been 'test' painted for approval! Looks pretty cool! Graham

11-07-2009, 06:03 PM	#69
grahampeterm User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cheshire UK Posts: 121	Just need the centre caps now - and the car to fit them on!!! Graham

11-08-2009, 05:12 AM	#70
24FPS Addict Rennlist Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: la la land \| comin' back soon nyc Posts: 3,224	cobalt will be sweet for the body. __________________ expose your film & drive officialauteurforhey wait for meracing fear eats the soul. rlm 031107-4606 \| rlm 070728-6927 ich was ich

11-08-2009, 02:21 PM	#71
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11-08-2009, 03:02 PM	#72
curve lover Semper Speedy Rennlist Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: USA Posts: 2,068	Rennlist luvs blue. Me, too. (Full disclosure: kinda possible I almost dig 993 Speedsters, too.) Only known cobalt 911 Speedster example (for now, thanks to 9M & Graham ), owned by RLer: __________________ Cheers --Jäger P.S. Thanks to Jim & Justin, you can order the RL 993 calendar. __________________________________________________________________ Speedy's high-resolution slideshow: 176 photographs! Click here: 993Speedster.shutterfly.com, then "Full Screen" (top right). Prints available up to 20x30". (No financial affiliation. Friend's website -- fledgling pro photographer. TIA for supporting her.)

11-15-2009, 06:14 AM	#73
grahampeterm User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cheshire UK Posts: 121	The latest update - the guys (or specifically Marc) over at 9M have been really busy over the past couple of weeks, and have now grafted in all the new internal metalwork in the rear tub. This then was followed by final fitting of the Turbo rear quarters (and new 'kidney bowls') I'd been across to Warrington a couple of times over the past few weeks, but thought I'd treat my wife and daughters to a run out on Saturday and show them the car! Dead impressed!!! - Well maybe not! Women hey! So this weeks offering! Can ya tell what it is yet? Looks a bit fat (No not you dear!) Also there was some debate regarding the badging (and the registration document, which the authorities now have for a model change) The car was a Carrera Cabrio - so if it just went 'wide' it would be a Carrera S Cabrio, now that it's going 'wide' and Speedster - should it be Speedster S ? Someone (!) just happened to have spare 'S' - and the new 2S grilles have been painted titanium (as have the door handles and mirrors) - so the idea is - This week the attentions will move up the car to the forward bulkhead and this pile of metalwork will merge into the car All the genuine Speedster stuff direct from Stuttgart manufactured back in 1994 when they anticipated making 3000 964 cars, instead of the 936 that they actually made. To be continued........ Graham

11-15-2009, 12:40 PM	#75
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