OBRUT Posted 5March, 2017 Report Share Posted 5March, 2017 Ok, after several false starts, failed deals, auction stuff ups, misrepresentations, own goal errors and many other obstacles, this project has finally started.The premise is a safari style 911 but based on a cabriolet not a coupe. Why? Why not? I think it will be fun - a concept lacking a little in recent times in the air cooled Porsche world as prices rise. A parallel could be the Ducati Scrambler - think street bike with some classic off road style - as this is intended to be nothing more than a fun street car (that doesn't have to brake for speed humps). Hopefully a few folk will enjoy it in the spirit it is intended - and the haters will have something to talk about...On Friday I took delivery of an 88 3.2 cab and the fun has begun. Insta pics to follow. Next jobs are order the 195/70r15 rally tyres and get a roll hoop fabbed up. Light pod has arrived, lamps need to be sourced. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michel Posted 5March, 2017 Report Share Posted 5March, 2017 Marchal Amplilux...Monsieur . ?Almost as good as a 959 resurrection will it actually wear a bit of mud or should I forward you a mates number who is a scenic painter? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OBRUT Posted 5March, 2017 Author Report Share Posted 5March, 2017 Marchal Amplilux...Monsieur . ?Almost as good as a 959 resurrection will it actually where a bit of mud or should I forward you a mates number who is a scenic painter? I'm not really planning on washing it - does that count? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edgy Posted 5March, 2017 Report Share Posted 5March, 2017 Can't wait, so much love! I like a lot of the Baja/Dakar cues... I'd say style, but it's pure function first. Dont foget bad ass spare wheel carrier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michel Posted 5March, 2017 Report Share Posted 5March, 2017 I'm not really planning on washing it - does that count?yep that and the odd spilt macchiato ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joshstix Posted 5March, 2017 Report Share Posted 5March, 2017 Sounds like a great idea to me, much like this one Matt puts through its paces only without a roof so more connected to the environment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrevMcRev Posted 5March, 2017 Report Share Posted 5March, 2017 Awesome to see another gravel slinging Porsche build on the way! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilburforce Posted 5March, 2017 Report Share Posted 5March, 2017 This looks awesome - can't wait to see the progress! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harvs11 Posted 5March, 2017 Report Share Posted 5March, 2017 Great concept. You've clipped its wing, is the windscreen delete next ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clutch-monkey Posted 5March, 2017 Report Share Posted 5March, 2017 always thought it was a brilliant idea for the cheaper targas and cabs! something to have fun with Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brian in buddina Posted 5March, 2017 Report Share Posted 5March, 2017 a good way to get rid of the surplus stock cabrios.Now the next big question....pre-date or post date or add more patina Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harvs11 Posted 5March, 2017 Report Share Posted 5March, 2017 @OBRUT needs to put THIS on his list for Santa. When he gets serious about the build, invite the hoards to come and watch as he takes to the guards, ciggy hanging from his lower lip while the fanboys all get selfies with him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OBRUT Posted 5March, 2017 Author Report Share Posted 5March, 2017 Great concept. You've clipped its wing, is the windscreen delete next ? Windscreen is staying, as is the roof. Its even got A/C. a good way to get rid of the surplus stock cabrios.Now the next big question....pre-date or post date or add more patinaNo re-dating, although one wheel option is steelies which back date a tad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OBRUT Posted 10March, 2017 Author Report Share Posted 10March, 2017 A little more progress: 195/70R15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
01CFOR Posted 12March, 2017 Report Share Posted 12March, 2017 Nice ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pork Chops Posted 13March, 2017 Report Share Posted 13March, 2017 de rigeur Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
privatepang Posted 23March, 2017 Report Share Posted 23March, 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OBRUT Posted 23March, 2017 Author Report Share Posted 23March, 2017 Progress. 1. Knobby tyres fitted to Steelies and 2. Steelies fitted to G series cab. I was going to get some Braid rally wheels but I think the Steelies looks rad - ergo: the steelies are stayingBooked in next week to get the ride height raised another 1 to 2 inches - which will require a re-index of the torsion bars.The light pod has also arrived, as has the lamps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeM Posted 24March, 2017 Report Share Posted 24March, 2017 Love the rims Ryan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OBRUT Posted 24March, 2017 Author Report Share Posted 24March, 2017 Love the rims RyanThanks Lee, me too.Had them made years ago to run wets on my group S car. 15x6 all round. Been gathering dust for ages. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OBRUT Posted 5April, 2017 Author Report Share Posted 5April, 2017 We have lift! My alignment guy (Dave Falson/East Coast Susp) combined his years of air cooled 911 experience with his charity bash car experience - and voila.He fitted some front shock spacers left over from a London to Sydney build. We still have proper shock and sway bar function and even a little -ve camber on the rear. This thing drives so nicely down the road. And was so much fun bombing over a few speed humps last night on the way home...Next challenge is finding a good fabricator for the bar work. Any recommendations for someone Sydney based gladly received. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cam Arnott Posted 5April, 2017 Report Share Posted 5April, 2017 Got a test circuit mapped out mate?! Methinks its time to start lobbying for a couple of dirt stages for Classic Adelaide ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OBRUT Posted 5April, 2017 Author Report Share Posted 5April, 2017 Got a test circuit mapped out mate?! Methinks its time to start lobbying for a couple of dirt stages for Classic Adelaide ;-)What about the five nasty speed humps, two curbs and three potholes between home and my local piccolo latte dispenser... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OBRUT Posted 13June, 2017 Author Report Share Posted 13June, 2017 Bars nearly done. Next is skid plate and roll hoop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cam Arnott Posted 13June, 2017 Report Share Posted 13June, 2017 Hurry up ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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