Is there a proper or reliable way to measure fender size?

I don't have a great deal of 911 knowledge, and when I'm off in the woods looking at some 2.7 or 3.0 for sale that clearly has wider-than-stock fenders I don't expect to rely on asking the owner "Hey, are those 9 and 11" fenders?" Nor can I rely on my own sadly lacking knowledge.

Just wondering if there's a sure-fire way for me to walk away knowing for sure what size fenders I've seen.

Curt

 

Curt: It's more common to refer to add-on flares as "Turbo" bodywork. Go on eBay and look at pictures of "930" and "911 Turbo" cars that are for sale. You'll get a good idea of how the flares blend with rocker panels/covers, as well as front and rear fender extensions. Be aware, as you look at modified 2.7 and SC cars, that there are far more ways to do the job wrong than right. Crazy wheel offsets, goofy wheel spacers, fiberglas body parts, etc., all play in here. You might also want to learn about Vehicle Identification Numbers (VIN) so when you look at a car you can use its VIN to determine what it was when it started life. Good luck with your search, and your learning process - 911s have been built for more than 40 years so there is a LOT to learn.
Pete

 

Thanks, Pete. I have enough book knowledge on the topic to be dangerous (to myself). Thanks for the tips.