neill Posted 5June, 2015 Report Share Posted 5June, 2015 Hey Guys, I would like to first introduce myself, Neil Lewis of Brisbane. Some will know me from Queensland Raceway. The important stuff... The car! Purchased October-ish 2014, it is a 1976 911S, flood damaged in 2011. It has sat since then with not a whole lot done. It came to me with a slant nose conversion and 930 turbo rear guards already fitted. Originally a Japanese delivered vehicle, so its LHD and km/h on the dash. I'm told they order their non-domestic vehicles as LHD as a way to show off or something. It has a 7R cased 2.7 CIS with a 5 speed 915 box. Still haven't investigated whether it is LSD or not. Undecided on the engine route, figure I'd get it to a reasonable state then look into it more. This is how it looked after a bath once collected - Not real nice. Simonk, Russ and ByronBayChris 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neill Posted 5June, 2015 Author Report Share Posted 5June, 2015 Slant nose isn't really to my taste and seen as the car was already a bit of a mix of parts I don't feel bad in making it what I want/like. It is getting backdated to be somewhat of a ST tribute, maybe more RSR. I bought the back date panels, courtesy of Mike Tankard. The car is surprisingly relatively rust free. There was one hole in the lhr passenger seat base, another in the lhf structure above the wheel (under the front wing) and one bubble in the roof. The front suspension pan has required replacement. JV911 and ByronBayChris 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neill Posted 5June, 2015 Author Report Share Posted 5June, 2015 Rust done, move onto the stuff that makes a visual difference. Also have turbo tie rods, lifted the steering rack and a Carrera 20mm front sway bar. Due to arrive next week are rebel racing bushings - Sorry for the long first post. But that's my progress thus far. I will try and keep this up to date. Any comments and/or advice most welcome! Caledonian, SteveF, ByronBayChris and 6 others 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dusty Posted 5June, 2015 Report Share Posted 5June, 2015 Looks great! I love these type of builds - looking forward to seeing it take shape neill 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TINGY Posted 5June, 2015 Report Share Posted 5June, 2015 Looks great! I love these type of builds - looking forward to seeing it take shape +1, good to see you revive her, awesome, keep the photos coming. neill 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clutch-monkey Posted 5June, 2015 Report Share Posted 5June, 2015 Looks good Neil how'd you go with the latch with the long bonnet? Was it difficult to relocate on the bulkhead? neill 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neill Posted 5June, 2015 Author Report Share Posted 5June, 2015 The bonnet I have is long outer skin and short hood inner. No mods needed. I didn't want to chop it up to much, so that things can be reversed if I ever needed to. I'll get some pics of it tonight! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hugh Posted 5June, 2015 Report Share Posted 5June, 2015 Nice work Neil, looking good. Mike T is a good friend of mine - solid bloke. neill 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clutch-monkey Posted 6June, 2015 Report Share Posted 6June, 2015 The bonnet I have is long outer skin and short hood inner. No mods needed. I didn't want to chop it up to much, so that things can be reversed if I ever needed to. I'll get some pics of it tonight! love it! giving me bad thoughts haha neill 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edgy Posted 6June, 2015 Report Share Posted 6June, 2015 I like where this is going! neill 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russ Posted 6June, 2015 Report Share Posted 6June, 2015 good to see progress (and that you've still got it!) neill 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeM Posted 6June, 2015 Report Share Posted 6June, 2015 Nice one Neil Interesting idea with your hood modification. Havent heard of that one neill 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shady Speedway Posted 6June, 2015 Report Share Posted 6June, 2015 Jolly good show Neill. neill 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neill Posted 7June, 2015 Author Report Share Posted 7June, 2015 As promised, just a little slower than promised... The outer - The inner - Mike Tankard makes them, so if you decide to do a back date, it makes it substantially easier, and you can go back over if you ever need to. The one issue you will have with them is the safety catch underneath is exceptionally hard to get to to open the bonnet. I have removed the safety hook, I will be using the rubber pull downs like the cars of the period did, as well as the normal bonnet latch. Oh and thanks for all the positive comments. Hopefully I can provide a good read as I go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeM Posted 7June, 2015 Report Share Posted 7June, 2015 Like the rubber or leather hold down straps. Wanted to do it to my 912, but I won't be drilling any holes! neill 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neill Posted 7June, 2015 Author Report Share Posted 7June, 2015 Rubber ones! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clutch-monkey Posted 7June, 2015 Report Share Posted 7June, 2015 As promised, just a little slower than promised... The outer - The inner - Mike Tankard makes them, so if you decide to do a back date, it makes it substantially easier, and you can go back over if you ever need to. The one issue you will have with them is the safety catch underneath is exceptionally hard to get to to open the bonnet. I have removed the safety hook, I will be using the rubber pull downs like the cars of the period did, as well as the normal bonnet latch. Oh and thanks for all the positive comments. Hopefully I can provide a good read as I go. that is awesome. i think MA Shaw does something similar in carbon fibre, but getting them to ship anything to aus.. good to see it can be done easier! neill 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MFX Posted 8June, 2015 Report Share Posted 8June, 2015 Very nice. I will be watching with interest. neill 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poli84 Posted 9June, 2015 Report Share Posted 9June, 2015 Cool project, thanks for sharing. Looking forward to the updates, good luck! neill 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neill Posted 9June, 2015 Author Report Share Posted 9June, 2015 Did a bit of this - Then this - Then sanded and filled pin holes found, ready for more colour coats (mounted with 2 bolts, to aid motivation) - MFX, Cheshire Cat, tomo and 4 others 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_f Posted 9June, 2015 Report Share Posted 9June, 2015 looking good! neill 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neill Posted 18June, 2015 Author Report Share Posted 18June, 2015 Engine and gearbox is out - Also started on some of the trimming - JV911 and Russ 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neill Posted 29June, 2015 Author Report Share Posted 29June, 2015 Some painting progress - Russ, clutch-monkey, hugh and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russ Posted 30June, 2015 Report Share Posted 30June, 2015 jeez you don't mess around, have you got a date you're aiming for? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neill Posted 30June, 2015 Author Report Share Posted 30June, 2015 No date, just want it done properly. Kinda hanging out to drive it, haha. I try to make the most of my spare time so it progresses pretty quickly. Having all the right tools and equipment helps out too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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