JonoF Posted 26May, 2016 Report Share Posted 26May, 2016 This unique and astonishing 911/959 (known to members of this forum as KLASSSSY) started life as a beautiful 1971 light yellow (6262) 911E coupe.Unfortunately, the 90s were not kind to KLASSSSY. The coupe was converted to a cab (who doesn't love the wind in their hair!) and a 800kg 2cm thick 959 body kit was added (why not, hey?). Today I took the first step in disrobing KLASSSSY. I spent 30 minutes trying to carefully remove the panels so that they could be recycled by a 959 enthusiast. I then laughed hysterically for another 30 minutes and pulled out the grinder and s hammer. The following photos show the carnage that ensued. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pork Chops Posted 26May, 2016 Report Share Posted 26May, 2016 Like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turboT Posted 26May, 2016 Report Share Posted 26May, 2016 I am the current owner of KLASSY's inbred cousin.... KLASSSSSY. She started life as a beautiful 1971 light yellow (6262) 911E coupe.Unfortunately, the 90s were not kind to KLASSSSY. The coupe was converted to a cab (who doesn't love the wind in their hair!) and a 500kg 2cm thick 959 body kit was added (why not, hey?). Today I took the first step in disrobing KLASSSSY. I spent 30 minutes trying to carefully remove the panels so that they could be recycled by a 959 enthusiast. I then laughed hysterically for another 30 minutes and pulled out the grinder and s hammer. The following photos show the carnage that ensued. don't recognise the street mate. You must be stashing in another suburb. I like the plan though - let her sniff out the decoy project whilst getting straight into the Klassssssy. Nice work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonN Posted 26May, 2016 Report Share Posted 26May, 2016 "Don't worry, Darling. I am selling the Project Porsche to spend more time with the family!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MFX Posted 26May, 2016 Report Share Posted 26May, 2016 Why are you ruining such a nice car! I actually considered buying that car for the engine. Are you reinstating the roof? Looks like a great project, I will be following with interest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turboT Posted 26May, 2016 Report Share Posted 26May, 2016 Why are you ruining such a nice car! I actually considered buying that car for the engine. Are you reinstating the roof? Looks like a great project, I will be following with interest.no spray booth needed for this project. Lots of fresh open air Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MFX Posted 26May, 2016 Report Share Posted 26May, 2016 no spray booth needed for this project. Lots of fresh open air Best wheel clearance I have seen too. You can go as wide and as low as you want with this thing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coastr Posted 26May, 2016 Report Share Posted 26May, 2016 More ASSSS than KLASSSyou must get on very well with the neighbours ... or intend on this being a once-off job.How Flexi is that chassis now? Do the doors even open? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clutch-monkey Posted 26May, 2016 Report Share Posted 26May, 2016 you know what to do. a baja rally 911 would be awesome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poli84 Posted 26May, 2016 Report Share Posted 26May, 2016 Thank you for a) taking on this project and b) documenting for us to follow along.Good luck with the project, following with interest and excitement. What are the plans? Also, please post bigger photos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazzieman Posted 26May, 2016 Report Share Posted 26May, 2016 Should leave the running boards as is Very last century. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteamWolf Posted 26May, 2016 Report Share Posted 26May, 2016 You people need to talk to your wives more. Good work mate! I've often eyed off these abominations as a project challenge (and public service!) glad you have the time and budgt to tackle it!Where are you going to get a coupe roof from? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonN Posted 27May, 2016 Report Share Posted 27May, 2016 You people need to talk to your wives more.And you only know half the story! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diamond911 Posted 27May, 2016 Report Share Posted 27May, 2016 kudos for an awesome project and for letting us hang out with you. As flagged above that ebay decoy was a sly move.Looking forward to the photos of the rotisserie in the street and the pop up spray booth.Your neighbours must love you. Do you mow all of their lawns to keep them on side Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonoF Posted 27May, 2016 Author Report Share Posted 27May, 2016 Why are you ruining such a nice car! I actually considered buying that car for the engine. Are you reinstating the roof? Looks like a great project, I will be following with interest.I had an engine/box-less 911 (993 GT2 body kit). I actually bought the 959 just for the running engine and box for the 993 look car. I then realised this was an E underneath all the rubbish. I have now swapped the 3.0L for a 71 2.2L E engine. Cheering!! Whoo hoop! You people need to talk to your wives more. Good work mate! I've often eyed off these abominations as a project challenge (and public service!) glad you have the time and budgt to tackle it!Where are you going to get a coupe roof from?original roof from Porsche. Rear quarters from Dansk. kudos for an awesome project and for letting us hang out with you. As flagged above that ebay decoy was a sly move.Looking forward to the photos of the rotisserie in the street and the pop up spray booth.Your neighbours must love you. Do you mow all of their lawns to keep them on side The car is at my old man's place. His neighbours were genuinely horrified when I cut the kit off yesterday!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coastr Posted 27May, 2016 Report Share Posted 27May, 2016 Original roof as in new stock, or cut off another car?Genuinely interested to see how roof is reattached to be strong etc. obviously not a case of butt welding it on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turboT Posted 27May, 2016 Report Share Posted 27May, 2016 Original roof as in new stock, or cut off another car?Genuinely interested to see how roof is reattached to be strong etc. obviously not a case of butt welding it on.there's a thread somewhere on a certain blue 930 owner that mastered the technique of roof reattachment Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WOKA Posted 27May, 2016 Report Share Posted 27May, 2016 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveF Posted 28May, 2016 Report Share Posted 28May, 2016 It looks much better already! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrevMcRev Posted 28May, 2016 Report Share Posted 28May, 2016 I just love that you're taking to it in the street! You are making @MFX 's Home Built By Jeff look some like some kind of over priced fancy boy restoration shop! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonoF Posted 4June, 2016 Author Report Share Posted 4June, 2016 I am sure many of you are asking the question: "Why on Earth would any normal person take on this ridiculous, outrageous and almost impossible restoration project?"I ask myself this question daily. The answer I keep coming back to is this. Firstly, I am not a "normal person" as I love a project (the more challenging, the better!). Secondly, this car deserves to be taken back to mint original condition so that generations to come (including my toddler son) can enjoy and appreciate a car that epitomises the perfect mixture of function and form.The following photos show how KLASSSSSY would have looked when she rolled out of the factory:Pure car porn! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonoF Posted 4June, 2016 Author Report Share Posted 4June, 2016 STATUS UPDATE: STAGE 1 - Disrobing CompletedYesterday, I spent some time cutting, trimming and pulling off the remaining fibreglass and "structural" body filler from the 959 body kit. The afternoon ended in a significant amount of swearing, banging, bashing...and two stitches. I share the mature and insightful sentiments shared by Sam Thiaday earlier this week - ".................. it wasn't nice, but we got it done". BEFORE: AFTER: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coastr Posted 5June, 2016 Report Share Posted 5June, 2016 Was it originally RHD or converted? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonoF Posted 5June, 2016 Author Report Share Posted 5June, 2016 Californian car, converted in the 80s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonoF Posted 19June, 2016 Author Report Share Posted 19June, 2016 STAGE 2 - Finding Original Panels and Original InteriorThe "collection" phase of all restoration projects can be long, expensive and frustrating. Porsches are no exception. The market for early 911 parts in Australia and New Zealand is very small. Parts are either notoriously expensive or horded by individuals that will only swap unobtanium parts for other unobtanium parts. Unfortunately, I don't have bucket loads of cash and I am lacking unobtanium parts.This prompted me to broaden my horizons. I prepared a long wish list of original 911E (1971) parts required to transform KLASSSSY back into the stunning 911E coupe she once was. I contacted all the well known second hand parts suppliers in the US and Europe and sent emails left, right and centre with gay abandon. The suppliers mostly ignored my emails and the small number that actually replied usually said "hahahahaha" or "you should just buy a complete car". On one sunny March morning, I woke to an amazing response from a bloke named Matthew Alldredge. Matthew kindly told me he didn't have all the parts on my list (full list below), but he did have some (decklid, long hood, rear bumpers) and was willing to look for the remaining parts. He mentioned he regularly attended swap meets and that was attending the Porsche swap meet in Hershey the following month. I was over the moon! What an awesome dude. I literally jumped for joy. I immediately emailed Matthew back and he started his merry journey of finding parts for me. After many months, Matthew has sourced all the unobtainium parts on my list. He has treated this project as if it was his own! His dedication is unrivalled and his prices are very very reasonably given the high quality of the parts he has sourced. He always sent me very detailed photos before final purchase. If you have a project and need parts, feel free to PM me for Matthew's details. I highly recommend him! I also have no monetary or other gain by recommending Matthew - I just thought it useful to share my experience in case any one else is having the same problems. The parts that Matthew has sourced me to date includes:(1) Rear decklid;(2) Front long hood;(3) Rear bumpers and centre plate;(4) Front bumper;(5) Rear taillights;(6) Front headlight, indicators, horn grills;(7) Rear quarter panel pop-out windows and frames;(8) Door upper frames;(9) Black leatherette front bucket seats (including head rests);(10) Black leatherette rear seats;(11) Steering wheel. Photos follow: I Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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