update? I am watching for more tech info...not the bickering.

Excellent work Sunset Fun and thanks for the education...
Is this a crack? and did you have to bite your tongue when your client came in asking for a Slope Nose conversion? At least they are getting it done correctly!
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1086123514.jpg

... and the windshield washer bottle? :D

Thanks for the pics Sunset Fun. I'm really enjoying the process!

I'm amused by the controversy on this conversion. You'd think they were doing an Avalanche conversion or some testarossa-style conversion with F/G glued on the quarters after hacking off the old flares with an torch. Looks like a factory-like install to me/factory front fenders even! I never see this kind of derision when someone wants to RSR/RS/IROC/Ruf..... etc? What's up? Opinions are great but let's present them with some class! If I were the owner of this car(who I assume knows that his car is posted on the Board) I'd be a bit disappointed with the harsh criticism, I know I am. DUCK!

l agree,the conversion is top notch and a legitimate Porsche option at that.The slant nose speaks of the particularly memorable excesses of the eighties but it`s still a hot car and an awesome design,much more aerodynamic.l think all the backyard 912 targa widebody slantnose with chrome wheels and a Grant steering wheel conversions have ruined peoples perceptions of good conversions.That will be a tight car,done right.

Great thread... I am learning tons about this type of work. Thanks!

Sunset Fun, you are a very tolerant guy, firstly by doing a conversion that raises more than a few eyebrows, and secondly, by just filtering out some of the harsh comments that goes along with the very passionate side of the purists. Cheeers!

I always liked the lines of the Slantnose.
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1086453586.jpg
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1086453604.jpg
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1086453626.jpg

It reminds me of the Porsche racing heritage.

I love the look of the slantnose, especially the ones done by DP http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1086467696.jpg

Nice car DP - does it have all the DP Goodies? - If I remember correctly - the DP cars would embarrass every other car on the road in the late 80’s…

Thanks Jeremy. Nice to see someone remembers these cars from the eighties. This one is a USA car that was sent over to DP Motorsports right from the Porsche factory when it was new. They did the complete conversion and then the car was sold thru Fred Opert Racing in NJ. He was a DP dealer back then. I bought it from the original owner who kept it for 15 years before selling it to buy a Ferarri. I have seen a few DP coupes for sale, but have never seen another turbo cabriolet on the market. I don't think many DP's made it into the country and those that did got raced and wrecked. It has 14,000 miles on it.
Its pretty quick and a blast to drive.

any pics of the dp coupe?

here is a couple. My hard drive is full of them......
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1086567518.jpg

This is Steve's beautiful DP 935 Turbo Coupe
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1086567871.jpg

This is a Dp 935 II
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1086568430.jpg

WERK-I,
THE PHOTOS OF FACTORY SLANTS I HAVE SEEN AND REAL ONES I'VE
VIEWEDUP CLOSE ARE SPLIT BETWEEN THE FRONT LOWER VALANCE OIL COOLER AND HAVING THE COOLER IN THE RIGHT REAR BRAKE DUCT. WHEN I PURCHASED MY AFTER MARKET SLANT THE ORIGINAL
OIL COOLER WAS MOUNTED BEHIND THE RIGHT REAR WHEEL W/ OIL THE LINES ROUTED THROUGH THE THEN FIBERGLASS REAR BUMPER. I HAVE SOME PHOTOS ON DISC OF THE CONVERSION AND OF THE FAN INSTALL, BUT I HAVE YET TO FIGURE OUT HOW TO POST THEM. SOME ONE SEND ME YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS AND IF YOU WANT TO PUT THEM UP I WILL EMAIL THEM TO YOU.

KEITH EPPERLY
87 SLANT NOSE TUBO LOOK CARRERA CABRIOLET SUMMER YELLOW/ NAVY BLUE PARTIAL LEATHER INTERIOR/ BLACK SOFT TOP

Keith, I know that at least some years of the Euro 930S had the oil cooler up front. I thought the earlier US models did as well.

I also recall seeing the first wheel well mounted cooler with fan on the Driver's side rear.....at the NY Auto show.

EDIT: Strike Driver's side....I'm not sure now. :D

Originally posted by kepperly [/i]
WERK-I,
THE PHOTOS OF FACTORY SLANTS I HAVE SEEN AND REAL ONES I'VE
VIEWEDUP CLOSE ARE SPLIT BETWEEN THE FRONT LOWER VALANCE OIL COOLER AND HAVING THE COOLER IN THE RIGHT REAR BRAKE DUCT. WHEN I PURCHASED MY AFTER MARKET SLANT THE ORIGINAL
OIL COOLER WAS MOUNTED BEHIND THE RIGHT REAR WHEEL W/ OIL THE LINES ROUTED THROUGH THE THEN FIBERGLASS REAR BUMPER. I HAVE SOME PHOTOS ON DISC OF THE CONVERSION AND OF THE FAN INSTALL, BUT I HAVE YET TO FIGURE OUT HOW TO POST THEM. SOME ONE SEND ME YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS AND IF YOU WANT TO PUT THEM UP I WILL EMAIL THEM TO YOU.

kepperly,
The factory optioned slantnoses on/after 1986(MY '87) had the oil coolers mounted in the "brake vent" on the passenger side. They were mandated to be relocated from the front (front end collision/fire hazard). The front valence on these cars were equipped with the standard 930 front valence.
Prior to the MY '87, slantnoses were "Special Wishes" cars and could be equiped with any feature the customer was willing to pay for. All the pre-87 slantnoses I've seen have had the oil cooler in the front valence. It really is a much more effective location for cooling than the brake vent due to size of the front cooler(HUGE!!) and airflow.

Sunset Fun -- did you guys take the day off?

yeah! i been following this thread with anticipation *drools*

cant wait for the next round of pics...

WERK I,
Thanks for that bit of info, I was wondering if that was the
reason for the differance. I did my Carrera as close to the "later"
factory style with a Mocal cooler and aftermarket fan. Certainly
made the plumbing relatively easier. And I like the look of the
factory steel valance better.

Keith Epperly-87 slant nose turbo look carrera cabriolet

Feeling better yet? Maybe he should lay off the cigars....

bump, need more info, more photos

That tail rubber is not happy.

nice...progress...love it.

Any pics of the tuna? Hope he didn't put the cigar down during the fight!

good to see you guys back in action.

Savagery to tuna as well as tin. Will it never end?
Please end that poor 911's suffering.

I remember, back in the day, when those turbo-look slant-noses were really cool. Well, it's only a Targa!

Thanks for keeping us in the loop on this project. I've been watching with interest!

Glad you are back! And thanks for the thread.

A post like this can't be beat! Unfortunately, it looks very easy in the pictures, but I would be nuts for trying (and wouldn't). Very cool post! This is one for the archives.

Someone explain "peel and weld"

I am pretty naive about bodywork.

After the peel and weld, do you use filler (Bondo?) to fill the gap? What happens next?

Emission,

There are a couple of different, yet similar, techniques for doing this.
To answer your question, while you "trace cut" there will be a gap between the new flare and the existing body panel, in this case the upper quarter panel. As you progress this gap is spot welded, an inch or two apart, to hold the new flare in place. When the entire flare is spot welded in place you can remove the old flare from within the wheel well.
The spaces between the spot welds can then be connected using the butt welding technique. This is typically done on an alternatining basis to prevent heat build up in a small area which will create warping.

Hope this isn't confusing.

jeeze is there enough Bondo on the welded on fender??? looks like a lot. interesting, i have never seen this done before, very cool its being put up for show and tell.

...then you grind of the bead from the weld and smooth the metal down... right?

Very nice, and it's 100% steel. Cool.

Sunset, I sort of familiar with the concept of shrinking, but what would be the result of not"wet ragging" it? Does shrinking smooth the surface more or is it a stress-relieving measure? Thanks for the effort in posting this project!

The use of Heat and a Wet rag are to shink the metal. After using the Hammer and dolly to shape the metal. It is not necessary to Heat and hit with the Wet Rag.
You can use filler to get the surface smooth, We like to use as little filler as possible that why we use the Heat and wet rag to shink the metal.