964 WIDE body conversion
10-30-2013, 11:50 AM
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964 WIDE body conversion
It is time for a complete respray on my narrow body 964 and I have this crazy idea of converting to a wide body. Is it really crazy? Anyone on here done it? I have many questions that have not been answered using the "search" option. Just add flairs or do complete quarter panels....glass or steel? It seems that 930 quarters are easier to find than 965 quarters. Any guidance would be helpfull.
that ain't no wide bootie !
10-30-2013, 06:30 PM
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Racer
I'm going to build mine with Original Porsche parts to an WTL. But for me the reason is i love the bootie and I wont sell the car. And she is going to be resprayed in the collor of the Gulf.
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10-30-2013, 10:28 PM
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I would only do it if your really set on it and planning to keep the car for a very long time, because you won't really see the money that you will put into the project if you would decide to sell it down the line.
10-30-2013, 10:40 PM
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Burning Brakes
Wonder what the cost would be to send it to RAC, have a factory conversion done and add a 993TT drivetrain to a car. Probably be able to buy a new 991 Turbo S, but it sure would be a whole lot of fun to drive.
10-30-2013, 11:02 PM
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Burning Brakes
10-31-2013, 02:11 AM
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I looked into it. Fiberglass isn't good for the long run, as the glass expands and contracts at a different rate than steel with temp changes, inevitably leading to cracking. New quarters compromise the factory welds and undercoating at the body mount joints - far better to butt-weld steel flares onto your existing rear qps. On the front, the best would be to bolt on 964 wb fenders, but they're pretty much unobtanium. 930 front fenders have a slightly different cutout for the fuel door and so need some bodywork to fit a 964. As a result, again, it's best to butt-weld steel flares onto your existing front fenders. As to front and rear bumper covers, the aftermarket fiberglass ones are cheap and readily available, but are very brittle and will crack upon a minor parking lot bump, unlike the factory vinyl ones, which are more supple. Best of luck!