New to me 1971 911T
01-03-2019, 09:11 PM
#61
and so it begins....
'This car will NOT be hot rodded'
'But not doing anything else'
'This car will NOT be hot rodded'
'But not doing anything else'
01-03-2019, 10:43 PM
#62
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When I think hot rod, I think: flared fenders, stripes, fatter wheels/tires, slammed, stripped interiors, etc.
That's not this! (yet)
I certainly have no regrets with my 73 T hot rod that has a 3.2 motor transplant with an added EFI/ITB conversion as well. My car was fortunate to have come from factory with sport seats, but like you I just couldn’t leave well enough alone and sourced a like new set of GTS Repro Sport Seats and had the corduroy inserts changed out to this classic Scottish blue tartan fabric that took me forever to find. Now I have the option of having an all black interior or can change out to the GTS seats for a little pop of color. A few pics:
Our interiors will be quite similar. Simple and classic.
You want to sell your door panels? :-)
I had a discussion with Kurt at PartsKlassic (they did the car top to bottom) and he said the previous owner faced the same issue. The panels were trashed, not savable, handle missing on one side, pockets destroyed on both sides. He said the current reps are not great. Anyone have any experience with them? I'd be OK spending 2-3k for some if they looked excellent.
I think for now I'm just going to source some waffle vinyl and wrap the existing panels or find a set in waffle with a pull strap. I really don't care for the RSA panels. I don't mind the RSR type with the strap.
01-03-2019, 11:40 PM
#63
No doubt, however, I'm hoping with enough encouragement this turns into another thread like the 964... beautiful work done there, and i'm sure this one has the potential for the same level!
Which seats did you end up with from Deser, and what's the leadtime if you don't mind me asking?
Which seats did you end up with from Deser, and what's the leadtime if you don't mind me asking?
01-04-2019, 01:01 AM
#64
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I think I settled on a chassis matches the power and grip approach, But not doing anything else. Sort of "S" spirit I think?
Probably sleeper is the right word as I won't change the look other than a slightly more aggressive alignment.
It should drive quite different. And for me, I think the better and should still be plenty comfortable and steetable.
Probably sleeper is the right word as I won't change the look other than a slightly more aggressive alignment.
It should drive quite different. And for me, I think the better and should still be plenty comfortable and steetable.
I am obi wan.
I know your tricks,
01-04-2019, 01:19 AM
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No doubt, however, I'm hoping with enough encouragement this turns into another thread like the 964... beautiful work done there, and i'm sure this one has the potential for the same level!
Which seats did you end up with from Deser, and what's the leadtime if you don't mind me asking?
Which seats did you end up with from Deser, and what's the leadtime if you don't mind me asking?
Exoticcarseats.com aka mrfiat.com imports them
they has leather with houndstooth recaro sport style in stock. Shipped today :-)
https://www.exoticcarseats.com/produ...t-name=sport-s
instigator :-)
01-04-2019, 10:58 AM
#66
JMO but changing to 7x15 Fuchs w/ a lower profile tire is a very worthwhile/cost effective move
Here's a close approximation of the change, I couldn't use the CN36 because I don't have weights for them, speaking of which If you have the tire weights or even weights mounted on the wheels that would be nice to know, also UTQG? Loaded height?
any way you can get ~18-19 lb-ft more torque for acceleration + much improved grip
Here's a close approximation of the change, I couldn't use the CN36 because I don't have weights for them, speaking of which If you have the tire weights or even weights mounted on the wheels that would be nice to know, also UTQG? Loaded height?
any way you can get ~18-19 lb-ft more torque for acceleration + much improved grip
01-04-2019, 12:58 PM
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JMO but changing to 7x15 Fuchs w/ a lower profile tire is a very worthwhile/cost effective move
Here's a close approximation of the change, I couldn't use the CN36 because I don't have weights for them, speaking of which If you have the tire weights or even weights mounted on the wheels that would be nice to know, also UTQG? Loaded height?
any way you can get ~18-19 lb-ft more torque for acceleration + much improved grip
Here's a close approximation of the change, I couldn't use the CN36 because I don't have weights for them, speaking of which If you have the tire weights or even weights mounted on the wheels that would be nice to know, also UTQG? Loaded height?
any way you can get ~18-19 lb-ft more torque for acceleration + much improved grip
I can't find weights, only these specs:
185/70VR15 PIRELLI CINTURATO ™ CN36 N4
185/70R15TL 89WN4 CN36
24.88" O.D.
7.28" Section Width
"W" Speed rated up to 160 mph.
01-04-2019, 04:47 PM
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The car has AppBiz panels in it now (I have them in my 964 too). They're a good shop, just about 15 mins from me. I usually go there to get them.
But, I don't like the 964 style handle and pull in this car. I could get his blank panels and source some waffle vinyl and wrap them...
He makes an RSR type panel with a leather pull strap with smooth type vinyl that is nice.
But, I don't like the 964 style handle and pull in this car. I could get his blank panels and source some waffle vinyl and wrap them...
He makes an RSR type panel with a leather pull strap with smooth type vinyl that is nice.
01-04-2019, 05:19 PM
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The car has AppBiz panels in it now (I have them in my 964 too). They're a good shop, just about 15 mins from me. I usually go there to get them.
But, I don't like the 964 style handle and pull in this car. I could get his blank panels and source some waffle vinyl and wrap them...
He makes an RSR type panel with a leather pull strap with smooth type vinyl that is nice.
But, I don't like the 964 style handle and pull in this car. I could get his blank panels and source some waffle vinyl and wrap them...
He makes an RSR type panel with a leather pull strap with smooth type vinyl that is nice.
^
Sounds like a good idea........
01-05-2019, 12:41 PM
#72
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The car has AppBiz panels in it now (I have them in my 964 too). They're a good shop, just about 15 mins from me. I usually go there to get them.
But, I don't like the 964 style handle and pull in this car. I could get his blank panels and source some waffle vinyl and wrap them...
He makes an RSR type panel with a leather pull strap with smooth type vinyl that is nice.
But, I don't like the 964 style handle and pull in this car. I could get his blank panels and source some waffle vinyl and wrap them...
He makes an RSR type panel with a leather pull strap with smooth type vinyl that is nice.
These cards look pretty good...
For now, I've got plenty to work on.
I have Bob's door cards in my 964 and his engine pads in the C2 and I just put one in the early coupe. Good stuff.
Last edited by Super90; 01-05-2019 at 02:53 PM.
01-05-2019, 01:25 PM
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Might be a little to raw /hot roddish of a setup for your door panels, but an idea would be black corrugated sign material (plastic) and then get trim from McMaster Carr around outer edge. Looks cool and very clean. Buddy of mine did that on his '73.
Last edited by CBA; 01-05-2019 at 04:38 PM.
01-05-2019, 01:43 PM
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