New! 9m93 Speedster widebody - full build in detail
#48
I know - it's scary! I have to say though - I helped (and thoroughly enjoyed myself), the technical knowledge that Ninemeister have means that they know exactly what sequence of events has to take place to ensure you're not duplicating or re-visiting an area twice.
Lets just hope that the re-build is as easy!
For the next few weeks / months I can only spectate
Graham
Lets just hope that the re-build is as easy!
For the next few weeks / months I can only spectate
Graham
#49
Well - I've now owned this 993 Cabrio for two weeks - or should I say this collection of parts! I just hope the previous owner doesn't see his (ex)-P&J like this!
So another 5 days in the workshop - and first of all we had to make sure that the 964 Speedster doors fit the aperatures - which they do! Colour match from a distance shows that they were destined for this car!! (Just wait 'till they hit the acid tank!)
Then time to remove the outer skins! - front first
Then the rear
Then the side
Now time to ebay!!
And to think the previous owner had the car valletted for me just before I collected it 15 days ago
Wait for the next installment.......................... Graham
So another 5 days in the workshop - and first of all we had to make sure that the 964 Speedster doors fit the aperatures - which they do! Colour match from a distance shows that they were destined for this car!! (Just wait 'till they hit the acid tank!)
Then time to remove the outer skins! - front first
Then the rear
Then the side
Now time to ebay!!
And to think the previous owner had the car valletted for me just before I collected it 15 days ago
Wait for the next installment.......................... Graham
#50
So this weeks update!
The left hand side of the car is taking shape - the new reinforced turbo kidney bowls, hidden under the sills have been fully welded in, as have the internal quarter panels. New rear quarter has been tacked on and gapped to the door aperature. Extra reinforcing is being fabricated and then be fully welded between the A & B posts to increase the torsional stiffness. The 993 cab already has an extra 'top hat' stiffener within the sill void, but additional metalwork can only help!
So - wide? You get the picture!
Until next time
The left hand side of the car is taking shape - the new reinforced turbo kidney bowls, hidden under the sills have been fully welded in, as have the internal quarter panels. New rear quarter has been tacked on and gapped to the door aperature. Extra reinforcing is being fabricated and then be fully welded between the A & B posts to increase the torsional stiffness. The 993 cab already has an extra 'top hat' stiffener within the sill void, but additional metalwork can only help!
So - wide? You get the picture!
Until next time
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ok... so now you have yet another interested cab owner's eyes glued to this thread.
this turbo body speedster thing is catchy. what's the ETA of the monster driving home?
@ this pace it almost seems like it could crazy soon! woo hooo!
thanks so much for this graham & 9m colin !!!! & congrats!
this turbo body speedster thing is catchy. what's the ETA of the monster driving home?
@ this pace it almost seems like it could crazy soon! woo hooo!
thanks so much for this graham & 9m colin !!!! & congrats!
#59
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I have a question for Colin.... or Graham if you know...
Why did you need to place the car on the Sellette? Especially as it was proven a straight chassis.
???
Why did you need to place the car on the Sellette? Especially as it was proven a straight chassis.
???
#60
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Puting it on the bench is a great idea to ensure when you are cutting off and re-welding panels that the car remains straight. All these panels add structural integrity to the car. And any welding can cause issues if it is not held in place, hence the Cellette.
Porsche factory repair manuals also recommend this when removing and replacing certain body parts (those that are welded)...