85 Carrera to 73 RSR look

[David W]

I have an 85 Carrera that I am thinking of converting to a 73 RSR (long hood) look. I don’t like the look of the later “big bumper” RSR as well. I have the 73 RSR bodywork (in fiberglass) already and was curious if anyone had done this conversion. The rear looks like the removal of the center panel. The front short hood to long hood change is the question. I assume the latch position is different?

Thanks Guys

[Sarc]

Sounds like a cool project, David. A project I'd like to carry out as well....that is if I could find a 911!!!!

Came across this in the archives.....
Longnose conversion

Hope it helps!

[Jens]

Here's a back-dated long hood '88 Carrera at Monterey this spring...just to feed your immagination!

[Jens]

another try-

[masraum]

Wow, Jens from Rennlist, welcome!
Hadn't seen you here before.

No spaces or weird characters in the filename and it will work better.

[nostatic]

Curt A. did this to an '88 (not RSR, but backdate)...also put a 3.6 in it. Damn nice car.

[Jens]

Hey Steve! I think I've got it. Thanks for the tip.


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[Silveresrty911S]

Nostatic,

Is'nt time you slipped down that slippery slope?
3.6, RSR, all the good stuff....wifey

[Jim Richards]

Yeah nostatic, we know you want it.

[nostatic]

umm...well...if I didn't have this insane property tax bill...and a 6 year old that is costing me a fortune...I might think about at least putting a ducktail on.

I have to admit I have thought seriously about backdating. Before I do that though I want to put some Recaro SRDs in. The original leather seats are aging quickly...oh and I need new tires.

I also want a 70-71 E coupe.

At least my wife can't really complain about my "hobby". In a little over 2 years we will likely have lost over $15K in depreciation on her car. ouch.

[Jim Richards]

umm...well...if I didn't have this insane property tax bill...

Wayne thinks Ahnold will make it better.

[nostatic]

yeah, he'll balance the budget, cut taxes, and increase spending on schools and infrastructure. I'm afraid he hasn't realized that special effects don't work in real life.

My annual property taxes are almost 2 months take home pay.

[Randy Webb]

Because of the cost and effort, it might be easier to sell that car and buy an early one.

[tomt]

Or go the Ruf CTR route... that's what I'm doing. I'll have the show but not much of the go.

[Silveresrty911S]

I've seen alot of cool backdated cars, but the cost. I have a 6year old at home too and a home I built 2 years ago, property taxes and registration are making a significant dent in any play money (sport seats, new targa top)

Maybe repeal prop taxes back to .5%

[Jim Richards]

Because of the cost and effort, it might be easier to sell that car and buy an early one.

I'm sure you're right, Randy. I guess the attraction is the galvanized body.

[wrx paul]

Please don't complain about taxes. Here in Nj I have to pay 3%. Thats why I still haven't gotten my oil lines sorted yet.

[Jadams1]

Jens, nice looking car. I was driving in VT last weekend, you are really lucky to live in a state were the roads are in great condition and the views are spectacular.

[724doorE]

Buying a wrecked carrera and backdating it might be a decent cost effective option for backdating

[David W]

Thanks guys,

I picked up an 85 Carrera in August for 8,800!. higher mileage but very solid and runs great. I was going the IROC look but I miss the smoother look of the early cars. I used to own/race a 72E RS look. I can do most of my bodywork myself, but flaring the cars ,smoothing the flares in on the rear is difficult!

I can put quarters on easily. Does anyone know where I can get the early 76-77 steel quarters? I think the factory tacked on the flares then. The later turbo quarters have the large opening for the torsion bar, and require rockers.

Of course there is fiberglass, but I was unhappy with my last parts from GT racing, MA Shaw does not make quarters.

Thanks!

FYI, my property taxes are $450/year/3 BR, Sweet home Alabama!