coolest SC on the planet

[rpiper]

Okay perhaps I should qualify that remark. To ME it is the coolest SC on the planet. And isn't that what it's all about? Here's a couple "before" pics:
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It was pretty rough when I bought it but the price was certainly right and the PO was a skilled pro mechanic (and friend) who had kept the car mechanically sound. I wanted an old school look for my SC so I sold the tail, 16x7 and 9s, and RSA seats. This brought my initial cost down to an even more reasonable level. Then I bought all new rubber and eventually found chrome trim, window frames and door handles. I bought a decklid and front valence without chin spoiler or fogs. Then it went to the paint shop for respray to original color (copper brown metallic). I found a full black interior out of a crashed 83 SC and a pair of black leather sport seats from a '79 930.

The only concession to modernity is the Alpine/Boston/Infinity stereo (I have a stop & go commute almost every day). The back seats (plaid) are from a fellow Pelican, and went in last week.

I bought the wheels on Pelican also, and had them refinished to RS spec by Weidmann's Wheels, who did a superb job. I put cushy 205/60-15 and 215-60-15 Dunlops on it, and the only suspension mods are Bilstein HDs and 27mm torsions in the rear, and turbo tie rods. It rides wonderfully and handles fine for a street car. The motor and trans were built by FlatSix here in Bloomington: 9.8:1 P/Cs, 964 cams, SSIs. Makes 195 at the wheels. Has a 7:31 R&P and a taller 5th gear (bought both from John Walker). Weighs 2500 lbs so it's pretty rapid. The Pelican board has been a great resource all the way through. Cheers!

[Tim Walsh]

very nice. I love the way those rear wheels sit. It's like it's flying while sitting still

[Beethoven]

That is one cool car--congratulations. Love the plaid rear seats!

[masraum]

It looks great. Personally I don't understand all of the downgrades, but to each his own.

[Superman]

What color is that?

[TerryBPP]

It has a ST look to it. I like it. Congrats

[Harlan Chinn]

Interesting approach for sure. Looks great none the less.
I would have kept the 7/9x16's for tire availability and the tail, I've been looking for that style tail for some time now.

[rpiper]

masraum: it's strictly a street car so I didn't need the tail or big sticky tires. It's more fun to slide it around! Plus they didn't go with the look I was aiming for.
Superman: it's Copper Brown Metallic (one of four available browns in 1978!)
TerryBPP: thanks- and thanks for those rear seats.

[Schuey]

by your post, I thought you wanted me to post mine...

here it is...

[trader220]

4 browns in one year. man those were the dark ages.

[rpiper]

Courtesy of William Verburg:
915/61 6500rpm shift point , 25" rear tire, 7:31
1st 11/35 3.181 34 mph
2nd 18/33 1.833 59 mph rpm drop 2727
3rd 23/29 1.260 86 mph rpm drop 2009
4th 26/26 1.00 109 mph rpm drop 1334
stock 5th 28/23 .8214 133mph rpm drop 1158
new 5th: 28/22, .7857 139mph 6500rpm 1389rpm drop
I'll have to go check on the RPM at 100. Be right back....

[Superman]

I thought so. Copper Brown Metallic is very very very close to the color of my car, which folks are probably tired of hearing me rave about. Handsome car, Bobby.

[RickM]

I also agree with the Fogless look being nice. In fact I find my "Driving" lights (fog replacements) to be pretty close to worthless.

[TerryBPP]

Who polished your wheels shuey?

[Harlan Chinn]

Schuey, Very nice polished fuchs! I have a polished set that I will be putting on in a couple of weeks. How do you care for yours?

[masraum]

Sweet, it's interesting to see the difference color will make.

Bobby's car looks great with the polished paddles, they just look "right".
At the same time I've never seen completely polished wheels look as good on a 911 as they do on Schuey's car.

[masraum]

Yep, I much prefer the fogless look, even to the late flush mount fogs (which are useless).

[ZAMIRZ]

yeah, fogless is definately the way to go, here's another one of the best SCs


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[Eric M@ Ashers]

Eric Mckenna

[rpiper]

Erik, where are you located? I was going to use the yellow headlamp lenses but thought I would just get pulled over immediately. Cool cars, everybody!