symsy Posted 8July, 2015 Report Share Posted 8July, 2015 Maybe a crazy moment , maybe notHaving now become totally bored with the 911 market in the past few month , im thinking I should just build something I really want as really I was choosing a 911 as a cheap starter ..which really isnt any longer the case. So I figure , I have a great engineer and trusted classic restorer aka master mechano man , what the general view of converting 356's left to RHD and or what visibility does any one have of the general number and market of donor cars in Australia.Before I upset someone offering me their pride and joy , I think it should be know that should I do something , it may be outlaw and it may well be with motor changes etc etc..Having little or no knowledge of this market but comfortable to start a creation , has anyone any contacts or any expereince fitting 911 motors and 5 speeds to 356s?As a secondary iten does anyone know of the Rego QIK356 photographed on the QLD Porsche Forum --- is it QIK? Would love to see something in the flesh for inspiration.Would love the debate and maybe even your creative forum ideas on what you would do how you might source etc.I have started looking initially at shells from the US ...Perhaps I should go buy myself a book on 356 to get the right starter , not even sure whats the difference between the years in terms of body Comment , Screams of distain , applause and input welcome , Im just daring to dream Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUT Posted 8July, 2015 Report Share Posted 8July, 2015 Go for it, I say.I left a couple of Alfa 105's with a mob in a country town many moons ago and haven't been back to collect what may or may be left of them. But anyway, the point of that is that they had a 356 shell lying around. Maybe its the excuse I need to go see what's left of my '69 1750GTV and its valuable interior and see if they have the 356 still. I'll let you know if they do and if they have any plans for it.BTW, I haven't heard anything from your guy re my wire wheels - though I haven't chased him. Might try again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michel Posted 8July, 2015 Report Share Posted 8July, 2015 Dude...you think the 911 market is berko. I still wish I had the manliness to use student loans back in the 80's to buy the 356 I was hankering for then , 12- 15k. so you got em BIGGER than me if youre about picking up a cheap 356 converting it to rhd and then rodding it. Some will say unleash the dogs ... I say do it...others will smile in a fatherly way and wonder where that affordable 356 isPS give Jason Bobruk a call at Real Steel Group And for some deep inspiration....http://www.kustomcoachwerks.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=4932 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michel Posted 8July, 2015 Report Share Posted 8July, 2015 Seminal http://www.kustomcoachwerks.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=3447 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddin Posted 8July, 2015 Report Share Posted 8July, 2015 wow! those two links are great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airhead Posted 8July, 2015 Report Share Posted 8July, 2015 Believe the Audi engined car is in Oz now. Was talking to the owner recently and he showed me some pics on his phone.Seriously 'fully sick' project. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
epilot Posted 9July, 2015 Report Share Posted 9July, 2015 i like the mild outlaw, more period hot rod if you likeyou'll weep when you see what this sold for a couple of years ago ...http://forums.pelicanparts.com/porsche-cars-sale/723194-frank-sale-1963-356-t-6-outlaw.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OBRUT Posted 9July, 2015 Report Share Posted 9July, 2015 Go for it. They are great little cars and, for reasons I do not know, the LHD to RHD conversion does not seem to attract the same stigma. It is also a lot easier.After many (14?) 911's in a row I have recently bought a 356A with a few hidden upgrades (eg. 12V conversion, front discs) and it is a hoot to drive.I think the A's are the prettiest. The C's are said to drive better. Pretty easy to upgrade and swap parts etcThere are also LOTS of performance options for them, but I'm surprised how much fun the 1600 is to drive. And if I really want to go fast, I'm lucky enough to have a VERY quick early 911 tucked away... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edgy Posted 9July, 2015 Report Share Posted 9July, 2015 I say hell yes, do it... I love an Outlaw 356! Actually there is just something about 356's.... they tug at my heart strings very hard.Crazy build in that link from Michael.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ByronBayChris Posted 9July, 2015 Report Share Posted 9July, 2015 I'd say do it, but leave it LHD. Makes it even more special to drive on our rhd roads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D-banger Posted 9July, 2015 Report Share Posted 9July, 2015 others ... will wonder where that affordable 356 isI am in that boat Having said that, a hot 356 would be super cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
symsy Posted 9July, 2015 Author Report Share Posted 9July, 2015 Ok well internet browser in meltdown on a rainy Byron day , thanks all for the input Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeM Posted 9July, 2015 Report Share Posted 9July, 2015 A slammed 356A Very cool Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
symsy Posted 10July, 2015 Author Report Share Posted 10July, 2015 Im a looking , anyone have a reliable contact for USA dealers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michel Posted 10July, 2015 Report Share Posted 10July, 2015 If you want a project shell out of the US I can give you a couple of contacts - though why not contact KustomcoachWerks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coastr Posted 11July, 2015 Report Share Posted 11July, 2015 Couldn't find the qik356 in my photo library but seeing as I rounded up some 356s here they are:These two have been at Cars and CoffeeAnd for the purists:Bowdens 4-cam Pebble Beach winning example (now sold I think?)One that was for sale in San Francisco: I might add there are still affordable LHD 911s around - complete registered cars for less than a 356 shell? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airhead Posted 13July, 2015 Report Share Posted 13July, 2015 Wouldn't want to spill your hot coffee on this one. It'd melt the plastic body. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russ Posted 13July, 2015 Report Share Posted 13July, 2015 there's a 2.7 hiding in there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airhead Posted 13July, 2015 Report Share Posted 13July, 2015 What? Dont they like 3.2s? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeM Posted 13July, 2015 Report Share Posted 13July, 2015 Yippee ki yay m..... .....r! Thatd be fun to drive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
symsy Posted 13July, 2015 Author Report Share Posted 13July, 2015 Wow , great stuff , would love to see that QIK356 in the flesh , does anyone know if it gets to Cars and Coffee BrisbaneThanks all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russ Posted 13July, 2015 Report Share Posted 13July, 2015 those photos are from Cars and Coffee Brisbane, Taken by Cal from this forum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
symsy Posted 13July, 2015 Author Report Share Posted 13July, 2015 Cool , wil have to haul my arse up there , does anyone know who did the build? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrew911 Posted 14July, 2015 Report Share Posted 14July, 2015 there's a 2.7 hiding in theresaw it in the flash few months ago .... great car ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeM Posted 14July, 2015 Report Share Posted 14July, 2015 Just noticed the wheels. EEK! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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