Yeatesy Posted 16January, 2022 Report Share Posted 16January, 2022 Well after almost a year of unsuccessfully looking for a Cayman R & then considering selling a kidney to buy a 981 GT4, my daily search of every Porsche website I know finally paid off. On Christmas Eve this 1974 911 Coupe was listed about an hour before I saw it, I spoke to the seller, we got along really well and he wanted the car to go to an enthusiast. 14 days of isolation, covid out of the way and I picked the car up yesterday. It’s my 4th Porsche & 3rd air cooled 911 in about 20 years of Porsche obsession. I’ve got a little list of things i’ll change on the car but everything has either been rebuilt or replaced by the previous 2 owners so I just plan on driving it. Also with the way these things are going up in value I wouldn’t be surprised if I could swap it for a GT4 one day ☺️ Troubleshooter, Shedpest, Arne Krix and 13 others 16 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raven Posted 16January, 2022 Report Share Posted 16January, 2022 Looks awesome , what sort of changes are you planing ..........? Yeatesy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yeatesy Posted 16January, 2022 Author Report Share Posted 16January, 2022 20 minutes ago, Raven said: Looks awesome , what sort of changes are you planing ..........? Thanks Raven. First things on the list will be to get these seats re-trimmed, fit fog lamps & change the steering wheel. Raven and tomo 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raven Posted 16January, 2022 Report Share Posted 16January, 2022 Yah those are pretty wild looks like an awesome base for a Ruf inspired Hotrod , still the original 2.7 CIS motor ..?? Yeatesy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yeatesy Posted 16January, 2022 Author Report Share Posted 16January, 2022 Yeah they have to go. Yes original 2.7 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mc968cs Posted 16January, 2022 Report Share Posted 16January, 2022 damn - i reckon they look absolutely in character and superb! Yeatesy, Raven, tomo and 1 other 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stepo Posted 16January, 2022 Report Share Posted 16January, 2022 Well done @Yeatesy, she looks great. I couldn't live with those seats either mate, those mods sound like nice cheap fixes, enjoy! Raven and Yeatesy 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomo Posted 16January, 2022 Report Share Posted 16January, 2022 Have to agree with @mc968cs she is a good looker. :) and love the seats 2 boot Yeatesy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raven Posted 17January, 2022 Report Share Posted 17January, 2022 Some inspiration CTR RUF luzzo, Yeatesy and micknine01 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luzzo Posted 17January, 2022 Report Share Posted 17January, 2022 Congrats on the new purchase and your patience @Yeatesy. Good looking P-Car to start with but important to make it your own, so change what makes you feel good. Yeatesy and tomo 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coastr Posted 17January, 2022 Report Share Posted 17January, 2022 I would be hunting high and low for some knockoff Ruf wheels to complete that car! Looks great - I expect some moccasins and in-car drift footage soon. Might need a wet road until you get a turbo bolted on. Yeatesy and tomo 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dalai Posted 17January, 2022 Report Share Posted 17January, 2022 3 hours ago, mc968cs said: damn - i reckon they looks absolutely in character and superb! Same. Seats look awesome and perfect in a 70's car! tomo and Yeatesy 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P-Kay Posted 17January, 2022 Report Share Posted 17January, 2022 Looking forward to the personalisation - enjoy the journey What do you have in mind for the seat inserts? Yeatesy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yeatesy Posted 17January, 2022 Author Report Share Posted 17January, 2022 5 hours ago, P-Kay said: Looking forward to the personalisation - enjoy the journey What do you have in mind for the seat inserts? Trying to decide between original black leather, or just replacing the inserts with pepita or tartan. The seats in this one look pretty cool. micknine01, SteveF, JWM and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P-Kay Posted 17January, 2022 Report Share Posted 17January, 2022 ^^^ winner !! Stu and Yeatesy 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mc968cs Posted 17January, 2022 Report Share Posted 17January, 2022 Noooooooo…. keep the seats inserts and throw the coin at some ruf wheels! Yeatesy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P-Kay Posted 17January, 2022 Report Share Posted 17January, 2022 10 minutes ago, mc968cs said: Noooooooo…. keep the seats inserts and throw the coin at some ruf wheels! Hmmm...you make a fair argument, especially now that I think about and recall how crap the standard seats are at holding you in place! Maybe wheels and seats...... It's quite enjoyable spending other peoples money 😁 Raven and Yeatesy 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWM Posted 17January, 2022 Report Share Posted 17January, 2022 Nice work @Yeatesy, looks fantastic. Worth the time and effort hunting. Yeatesy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OBRUT Posted 17January, 2022 Report Share Posted 17January, 2022 13 hours ago, Yeatesy said: Trying to decide between original black leather, or just replacing the inserts with pepita or tartan. The seats in this one look pretty cool. I’ve got some extra G series seats - one pair with blackwatch (blue green) tartan and one pair with houndstooth. Both pairs mint. Yeatesy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yeatesy Posted 18January, 2022 Author Report Share Posted 18January, 2022 6 hours ago, mc968cs said: Noooooooo…. keep the seats inserts and throw the coin at some ruf wheels! I’ve seen a set for sale and they were $12,000! 6 hours ago, P-Kay said: Hmmm...you make a fair argument, especially now that I think about and recall how crap the standard seats are at holding you in place! Maybe wheels and seats...... It's quite enjoyable spending other peoples money 😁 I could just put these back in 4 hours ago, OBRUT said: I’ve got some extra G series seats - one pair with blackwatch (blue green) tartan and one pair with houndstooth. Both pairs mint. Could you please send me some photos if you get time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P-Kay Posted 18January, 2022 Report Share Posted 18January, 2022 I am at a loss why you would have removed them. Especially if your intended use is some spirited driving! Looking forward to seeing what the outcome is Yeatesy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mc968cs Posted 18January, 2022 Report Share Posted 18January, 2022 1 hour ago, Yeatesy said: I’ve seen a set for sale and they were $12,000 I think they are around $8k brand new from ruf…but @mark2559 will know I suspect. Yeatesy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OZ930 Posted 18January, 2022 Report Share Posted 18January, 2022 5 hours ago, Yeatesy said: I could just put these back in Yeah, do that ! Yeatesy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yeatesy Posted 18January, 2022 Author Report Share Posted 18January, 2022 4 hours ago, P-Kay said: I am at a loss why you would have removed them. Especially if your intended use is some spirited driving! Looking forward to seeing what the outcome is The Cobra seats came with the car but weren’t fitted P-Kay 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
on_booost Posted 18January, 2022 Report Share Posted 18January, 2022 Recaro PP - only way to fly! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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