janagler

Hi Guys,

I usually don't post over here, I actually have a 996 and have posted there a few times.

This weekend I was at Barnes and Noble and saw an article in some Porsche Mag for a 964 with pre-1973 body work in Signal Green. I have wanted an older 911 for the longest time, but wasn't sure I could really deal with a car that old, both in terms of maintenence or driveability, but thought this was an interesting idea.

So, I guess I would get a mechanically sound but not cosmetically perfect 964 and strip it down, get the older body panels on and then repaint the whole thing in a 70's color like Signal Red, Green, Yellow, etc, and it would look like a classic 911, but would have the feel of a more modern Porsche on the inside and in terms of driveability.

What do you guys think of this? Is there anyone on the forums who has taken on such a project before? Does anyone know a shop in Massachusetts that could do work like this? I was figuring 10-15K for the car. And then another 7-8K in bodywork and paint.

Any feedback would be appreciated. Thanks alot.

Heirsh

Yeah, there was a thread about a car refro'd to look like a 73 rs, I think? Would an old tail and a retro set of bumpers dow hat you want? If so it should be pretty easy.

jimq

it will be hard to find a car in the 10-15K price range with a decent motor unless its a salvage wreck or you are really lucky.

964polar

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pabio

i like the idea as well.

are there any pictures retro'd 964 into something like a 1973 rs?

Wachuko

I am with Jimq on this one... hard to find a car for that price range... believe me I tried... ended up getting an SC to do just what you want.

There is a guy here that did the mods on a 964. Car came out great!

here is a photo...

Heirsh

yeah thats the one i was thinking of. Thanks Wachuko. I prefer the newer looks myself, but noone can deny it came out nice!

Wachuko

Here is one of the threads:

C4 RSR

janagler

Thanks guys for you input and the information.

The reason why I thought I could get one in this price range is because I looked at a '91 964 with 95K miles in really nice shape for 15,500, but didn't get the car in the end. Maybe I should have picked that one up.

Keep the opinions coming.

MassGuy

WELL YAAA. Is the car still available. If that thing was running you will never find the same deal again. You will need to up another 4-5k.....

If that car is still for sale post the info I will buy it.

TR6

I'd be curious what the 964 conversion weighs when its done. One of the main performance features of the original 73 RS was the weight (or lack of).

chancecasey

Have you considered retro-era fiberglass parts (e.g. Getty Design) on fenders, qps, hood, and tail? Might even be cheaper than getting a pristine set of metal from that era, and if you stick with metal doors, I don't think you're sacrificing safety. You'd also lose a good 125+ pounds from the 964 panels.

Chris M.

This car is featured in the new Excellence.

cobalt

I agree, the 964 is a great car but it is heavy. My 79 Sc was built as a 74 RS clone and it weighed in at a hefty 2390 pounds with a 270 hp 3.2 liter motor. It still felt amazingly light and nimble with a full interior. Without power steering it was tough below 5 mph to turn but once moving it was a blast to drive. I could have dropped the weight down another 250 pounds but I liked the luxury.

I don't think you could ever get the feeling of an RS or RSR in these cars because you can never get them down to the weight needed.

janagler

I was actually never looking to do any RS or RSR. Although I think they are really cool looking, I just wanted a clean looking pre-1973 look in an "era correct" color like Signal Red, Yellow or Green or maybe even silver with the creature comforts of a more modern car like a 964. But to each there own, I agree that you will never get the RS feel unless you drop ALOT of weight.