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77tony 11-07-2011 10:53 AM

Just Peachy OB project
 
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Recently purchased Tass's 79 OB that he had in storage for the last few years. https://rennlist.com/forums/928-foru...5spd-sold.html Unfortunately Tass has a lot of irons in the fire, and could not get to this project. Had it shipped to Texas, and then brought it up to 3rd Coast this past weekend where it was a hit. Brian, (RL: olmann) out of Oklahoma City gave us his expert opinion (used to run a body & paint shop) on which route to go, and if the car can saved. A few others hade a look, and had pretty much the same opinion as Brian. When I say "we" speaking of Dinsdale Pirhana who lives an hour up the road. Plan is to transfer the very well kept interior, etc, into a donor car, preferably a non sunroof, no rubstrip of or about the same year. TIA already goes out to: Roger Tyson, Herman Koster & Jim Doerr who asked if there is any help needed on this project, and they are there to help in any way. What a great community we have here. Stay tuned. 77Tony

Jadz928 11-07-2011 11:11 AM

Good talking with you, Tony. Great project!


Keep it fun, and you'll be peachy. :)

77tony 11-07-2011 11:53 AM

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I think this is just about as much fun as you can have in a wrecked car ! Thanks Jim, we will try and enjoy the process. T

Tass 928 11-07-2011 12:58 PM

It looks like everyone took advantage of the chance to sit a "new" 79' interior :roflmao:

I'm glad she went to a good home and I'll be following along as your project progresses.

Also, Tony was a great guy to work with. The deal was quick and clean and I felt the car would be in good hands.

S4ordie 11-07-2011 01:42 PM

Tony, You look like you actually fit in that car. Must be the sunroof delete that gets the extra headroom.

If you have to total the car will you be looking for a donor car of a specific color or are you going to paint the donor shell another cool color?

Herman K 11-07-2011 02:09 PM

He told me what his first choice of color is but I will not :icon501:

Form and Function Baby :icon107:

77tony 11-07-2011 02:50 PM

Brought "Just Peachy" to a few more body shops, and decided to look for a sunroof & rubstrip delete donor car. Hopefully will find one in close proxemity to our location. Now that we won't be using the original vin, we look to paint in another Porsche paint color. T

Mrmerlin 11-07-2011 03:27 PM

you could look for a later model front crossmemeber, this will let you put in the newer motor mounts

kelanel 11-07-2011 03:33 PM


Originally Posted by 77tony (Post 9005823)
we will probably paint it a custom color, maybe a Porsche color, maybe not ?

I vote for either a sunburst orange with a "peachy" tint. That or beautiful midnight blue metallic like Rob's GTS.:thumbsup:

Looking pretty sweet in there Tony!:cheers:

Randy V 11-07-2011 03:34 PM


Originally Posted by 77tony (Post 9005084)

What is the red circle identifying?

killav 11-07-2011 03:40 PM


Originally Posted by Randy V (Post 9005960)
What is the red circle identifying?



I think the roof was kinked from the impact with the ditch....

Adamant1971 11-07-2011 04:24 PM

Not sure how far your willing to go, but this is close to me, Martins went to see it, it's a non runner with a rattle can paint job. But a 79 5 spd, so it could be a good donner.

It's been for sale for ever, could probably get it for under 1k.

http://ontario.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehi...AdIdZ316180471

Benton 11-07-2011 04:40 PM

Great project, Tony! I'm glad this one will be kept together (at least the group of parts will be kept together). Let me know if I can help with any parts; I have quite a few 78-79 parts, as well as several nice late-model engine crossmembers if you are interested in upgrading.

77tony 11-07-2011 04:50 PM

Met a chap at 3rd Coast from the DFW area that has a few OB sunroof delete OB's and will be sending pics. Just purchased a car trailer, and am ready to roll. Something in the vicinity of under 350 miles each way would be nice. Mark, your definitely on the radar for used parts. TIA T

Jadz928 11-07-2011 05:14 PM

Alan (Abrexrode) from Georetown TX, just bought this used 78 Euro. He said he may fix it up, he may part it out.

https://rennlist.com/forums/attachme...fc865e1196.jpg


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