REPLICA!!!!!!!!!! wide body questions, thanks
04-01-2010, 09:46 AM
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My reply was a bit harsh and I apologize for that. Just completed a multi-year painful home renovation located in a Historic District of my city (so goverened by certain conforming rules) so the poor taste in homes comment hit me between the eyes at a vulernable time I think
That said, I do know what your saying and see your point. Please continue to chime in, as that is what a forum is for. It is me whom should be apologizing so please accept.
back on track.... I love to mod (as seen in my 997 and other toys) so a stock replica or authentic 356 isn't for me. I really love when I see the resto mod like renovations of the 356's out there. I actually prefer the coupes more but wifey wants a fun car convert so the coupe is not an option.
thanks all for your replies and input....
That said, I do know what your saying and see your point. Please continue to chime in, as that is what a forum is for. It is me whom should be apologizing so please accept.
back on track.... I love to mod (as seen in my 997 and other toys) so a stock replica or authentic 356 isn't for me. I really love when I see the resto mod like renovations of the 356's out there. I actually prefer the coupes more but wifey wants a fun car convert so the coupe is not an option.
thanks all for your replies and input....
agree.........if only i had the budget
http://www.intermeccanica.com/1994_r...r_Reisner.html
04-01-2010, 09:48 AM
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04-01-2010, 09:27 PM
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agree.........if only i had the budget
http://www.intermeccanica.com/1994_r...r_Reisner.html
http://www.intermeccanica.com/1994_r...r_Reisner.html
When I was there a few years ago they were building a 911 powered Speedster. It did not have the extreme flares, much more subtle. They actually widened the body by 3" - they cut their standard fiberglass speedster body down the middle and added material to make it wider. Very cool. It had a 2.7.
05-26-2010, 04:34 PM
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Check out these two Intermeccanica's:
The first one was just written up in Excellence, May 2010,
http://www.intermeccanica.com/IM13470.html
This second one is another 356/6.
http://www.intermeccanica.com/IM13465.html
Both of these are not pretending to be anything other than what they are. I just have to remember the quote by Ferry P, something like 'no one would build me a sports car, so I made one myself'........
If I had the money, I would probably make my own (or at least have Henry at IM make me what I wanted!!!
The first one was just written up in Excellence, May 2010,
http://www.intermeccanica.com/IM13470.html
This second one is another 356/6.
http://www.intermeccanica.com/IM13465.html
Both of these are not pretending to be anything other than what they are. I just have to remember the quote by Ferry P, something like 'no one would build me a sports car, so I made one myself'........
If I had the money, I would probably make my own (or at least have Henry at IM make me what I wanted!!!
06-01-2010, 06:52 PM
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06-18-2010, 02:59 AM
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Thunder Ranch's Phantom Speedster.
Advertised as the Extreme Award Winner at the 2008 A.H.A Knotts Berry Farm Show.
No affiliation. Good luck!
12-25-2010, 04:53 PM
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StraightLineAutomotiveGroup.com's "1955 Porsche 356Cs2 Boyd Coddington Custom"
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Built in 1990 by Boyd Coddington in Anahiem Ca. It was titled as a Porsche 356c with a Historic Az Title, but was built as a Wide Body by Coddington, and is not an old Porsche. It has a Brand New modified VW engine with Twin Webber Carbs, Custom Exhaust, Boyd Coddington Custom Wheels, and a Custom made soft top. THIS IS NOT A KIT PRODUCTION CAR!! It was built as a show car.
044 (Ger) Racing Heads 39.5 mm Intake Valve, 35 mm Ex Valve
Berg Forged Flywheel Nut & Washer
Auto Craft Rollerbearing Rocker Assembly
Engle FK 7-8+ Cam
Berg Straight Cut Cam gear Set (Steel)
Berg 30mm Cast Iron Oil Pump
New 69 mm Crank Shaft
Forged Aluminum Cima Pistons
Heavy Duty Valve Springs
Titanium Valve Spring Retainers
009 Bosch Dist.
AS 41 Dual Relief Engine Case
Dual 44 IDF Weber Carburetors
Jetting 170 Air, 135 Main, 55 Idle
Dual Oil Coolers--Factory Off Set
Rapid Cooler At Air Inlet
044 (Ger) Racing Heads 39.5 mm Intake Valve, 35 mm Ex Valve
Berg Forged Flywheel Nut & Washer
Auto Craft Rollerbearing Rocker Assembly
Engle FK 7-8+ Cam
Berg Straight Cut Cam gear Set (Steel)
Berg 30mm Cast Iron Oil Pump
New 69 mm Crank Shaft
Forged Aluminum Cima Pistons
Heavy Duty Valve Springs
Titanium Valve Spring Retainers
009 Bosch Dist.
AS 41 Dual Relief Engine Case
Dual 44 IDF Weber Carburetors
Jetting 170 Air, 135 Main, 55 Idle
Dual Oil Coolers--Factory Off Set
Rapid Cooler At Air Inlet
12-29-2010, 11:03 AM
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Any progress on purchase? The wheels are key and some are amazing. The bottom two on the group shot fugly.
12-30-2010, 09:47 PM
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Steve-- As Gregg asked, any luck getting a unique topless sunmobile for your lady?
BTW, I'm enjoying the modifications of your 997's subtle yet purposeful transformation toward a fitting 993 GT2 tribute car (rear photograph)
Back to the task at hand, maybe this will turn up a new lead, even though it's FS overseas:
Deals.ie's "Porsche 356 SPEEDSTER WIDEBODY CALIFORNIA"
BTW, I'm enjoying the modifications of your 997's subtle yet purposeful transformation toward a fitting 993 GT2 tribute car
(rear photograph)Back to the task at hand, maybe this will turn up a new lead, even though it's FS overseas:
Deals.ie's "Porsche 356 SPEEDSTER WIDEBODY CALIFORNIA"
01-11-2011, 11:39 PM
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On the subject of replicas does anyone know about http://www.vintagespeedsters.com or seen their cars in the flesh.
There is three on ebay that look great, but unfortunately i cannot just pop over to have a look at them.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1955-...t_27346wt_1165
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1957-...t_37018wt_1165
Any feedback welcomed as i have two friends that both have real ones and this is the only way i will be able to get even close to having that fantastic shape parked in my garage.
Thanks Andrew
There is three on ebay that look great, but unfortunately i cannot just pop over to have a look at them.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1955-...t_27346wt_1165
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1957-...t_37018wt_1165
Any feedback welcomed as i have two friends that both have real ones and this is the only way i will be able to get even close to having that fantastic shape parked in my garage.
Thanks Andrew
01-13-2011, 05:35 PM
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01-13-2011, 06:35 PM
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I've seen Vintage, JPS, CMC, IM and probalby others in person. Visited the IM factory (http://bruceclement.com/porsche/imvisit.htm) a couple years ago. Never owned a Speedster replica, but spent a lot of time researching them and meeting local owners.
There are always lots of Vintage and others available with about 1,000 miles on them. People buy them without really knowing what they're getting into, then they unload them after the thrill is gone.
There are always lots of Vintage and others available with about 1,000 miles on them. People buy them without really knowing what they're getting into, then they unload them after the thrill is gone.