911R clone ??

[ty901]

guys;
i'm considering turning my '66 into a 911R clone. although i may warm up the engine a bit, i'm primarily concerned w/ body & interior. what's available aftermarket besides the tail lights, deck hinges & plastic door handles ? ...or should i lie down until the feeling goes away ?
all help appreciated.
cheers
jerry
castro valley, ca.
w/ a '66 that carries the same serial number as a 750CC Rice Rocket. i hope the CHP can tell them apart.

[Bill Verburg]

Check this thread to see what can be done

[dd74]

Man - you're threads are everywhere. Yeah, but so are mine.

Look up these guys (http://gt-racing.com/), they have what you need for the exterior of a wannabe 911R.

As for the interior, do a search on sport seats; there are a couple companies who provide authentic reproduction sport seats. Maybe you can have them. Either that, or hold out for someone selling a pair.

I think all else in the interior department is fairly obtainable - possibly because there wasn't much in the interior of a 911R to begin with.

[126coupe]

My 911R replica built from a 66 912

[ty901]

Bill;
many thanks!
dd74;
thanks also. p.s. would that be Bob Clampett, by chance ?
Minkoff;
NICE ride! now i'm starting to wonder if i should sacrifice my 912 instead ;-)
thanks again everybody.
best
jerry

[dd74]

Bob Clampett...yes.

[jim911]

Look up early911.co.uk car is for sale $110,000 presently at GW in Virginia

[ty901]

way cool... i was collecting cels, drawings & backgrounds back in the 80's (read: when they were affordable)
maybe it's time to trade some of that stuff for fiberglass body parts.
cheers
jerry

[dd74]

Originally posted by ty901
way cool... i was collecting cels, drawings & backgrounds back in the 80's (read: when they were affordable)
maybe it's time to trade some of that stuff for fiberglass body parts.
cheers
jerry

The cels are worth a helluva lot more.

[Jeff Alton]

Minkoff, verrrrrry coooool car. That thing looks great!!

Jeff

[andyjboy]

Jerry - have you checked out Ernie Wilbergs site ?

I have recently supplied him with lots of pictures of two of the prototype 911R's - R#3 & #4:

http://www.pbase.com/911r/root&view=recent


Andy
'69 911E------>R

[bob tilton]

excellent documentation andy! this is a great single source site for building an R replica. i know that i've used the pics for a few R touches.

[ty901]

hi Andy;
thanks for the tip re: Ernie's site. i've been drinking in the info. that's quite a resource he has. i signed the guestbook. hopefully we'll correspond directly soon.

P.S. how do you keep the nose on the ground once you "lose" those 20Kg. cast iron weights in the stock front bumper ??

cheers !
jerry

[304065]

Who says the nose stays on the ground?

[MarkP]

Just in case you want to buy a real one....
http://www.carclassic.com/html/DL06.htm

Interesting article here: http://www.historicracing.co.za/news/archives/nws_04porsche.htm

[126coupe]

Big stiff rear bar

[911r_parts]

Jerrry,
If you need R style parts,I make the best fitting rear lamps and have a front conversion piece that's cheaper and easier to do the front than new fenders.

[ty901]

John;
you make a good point!
MarkP;
of COURSE i want a real one. right after i win the LOTTO ;-)
Minkoff; i was talking to Paul Joyaux yesterday & apparrently it's all in the suspension tuning. he recommended Rennsport Racing (Portland ?)
not sure i plan to track the car, but we'll see.
Swanson;
yes, you came highly recommended from another pelicanite. i'm still doing my homework, but you're on the short list.
again, thanks all... i appreciate it, especially the great pix!
cheers
jerry

[MarkP]

Rothsport
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19870 S.W. 129th
Tualatin, OR 97062 USA
Tel: 001-503-885-9626
Fax: 001-503-885-8926
E-Mail: rothsport@verizon.net

[Shuie]

Originally posted by Minkoff

Is the center filler functional, or is it just a cap attached to the hood? Very cool car!