RSR clone project So Cal - Update 2 (pics)

[sd_73_914]

Hello everyone, as promised, below are some updates on my RSR look-alike project. These mods were added in the last 3 weeks.

The pelican archives and the search engine has been a great tool to lots of my questions. Thanks to all who’ve contributed.

The mods are as follows:
1. Oil tank mod to mount a later 3.2 tank
2. Front oil cooler mount
3. Screen mesh for front bumper
4. Wevo mounts to install a tarret adjustable sway bar
5. Stiffening the rear torsion tube
6. Center fill gas tank

Below are some pics.














For pictures since day one, please visit the link below. Earlier pictures are towards the bottom.

Hope to add captions/tidbits of info on each picture later down the road.

RSR Clone - So Cal

Cheers!

[Jack Olsen]

Wow! Looks great!

[DW SD]

WOW - looks outstanding! With what did you paint the fuel tank? What did you use to strip it? Did you fabricate the entire center fill mechanism? Those supports you added look very nice to the rear torsion tube.

If you used POR - 15, you may like their silver product. You could almost roll the entire underside, engine bay and trunk. It is a VERY hard coating and would prevent rust as well as avoid scratches.

Doug

[sd_73_914]

Jack/Doug

Thanks for the nice comments...

Before the welding job, I took the gas tank to get cleaned at a radiator shop. They used a combination of muratic acid and something else. It was clean for what I could tell and no gas vapors. They threw a coat of black spray paint. I may take it back to get clean again since lots of grinding/welding debris made it's way inside.

I used regular aircraft paint stripper to strip the gas tank. With the help of a friend with lots of experience in welding, we fabricated the entire center fill mechanism. The cap and filler neck came from Martin Q Baker... he posts here.

The whole underside, fender wells and cabin of the car are covered with silver por-15, then a few coates of quiet-coat for noise reduction.

I'm sure these chemicals and fumes are affecting me

Thanks again...

[Erik Mckenna]

Fernando,
I was looking at your other pics.. did you have it sand/media blasted??
if so what was a cost of such thing?
I'd like to have the same thing done to mine... to clean it up before paint.
-Eric

[sd_73_914]

Eric,

Yes, I had the car sanblasted at a local shop in San Diego CA. They initially quoted me $1200 for the whole car (minus doors). The total price turned out to be $900 because they damaged my hood.

A few things to keep in mind, take off as much of the undercoating as you can before you take it in. I thought the sanblasting would remove the undercoating, but they were affraid they would eat right through the metal if they tried too hard. Also be careful on long flat surfaces, specially your roof. If you notice, I didn't have the roof sanblasted, mainly because I saw what they did to my hood... Good luck.

[Porsche Doc]

Hey Man!
Looks like your doing a great job!
Were did you get those front steel flairs?
Keep Up the great work.

[911pcars]

Like Fernando said.

Blasting sheet metal panels will work harden the surface and result in either distortion or brittle metal. BTW, nice project, Fernando. Keep us up to date.

Sherwood

[sd_73_914]

Don,

Thanks for the complement. The steel turbo flares came from Restoration Design. They are for '74 and up bodies but we fabricated the short piece to reach down to the bumper. It was tricky but doable.

Sherwood,
I agree with the care needed in blasting sheetmetal. The interesting thing about the place I took the car to, is that although they didn't guarantee there wouldn't be any warping on the car, it was as if I was offending them when I brought up the concern. Their response was, "we've been doing this for over 20 years, no problem" Well... there was a problem once we saw the hood. Oh well... I have a nice lightweight fiberglass hood now...

[3.2 GT]

I'm in San Diego and want to get my car blasted, where did you have your's done? Did you check with any other places in town?

[jmz]

too cool, but man I just can't beleive how many really cool RSRs are being built right now. ...think I'll have to build one too.

Cheers.

[sd_73_914]

3.2 GT,

I only checked two places, one was RW Little by Pacific Coast Highway and the other was El Dorado Sandblasting. They were both about the same price, El Dorado was closer in distance so I opted for saving money in towing charges. They had also agreed to let me take the suspension off while the car was at their locale.

What year car do you have?

Looks great Fernando. The flares came out good too.

[sd_73_914]

JMZ,

It's definitely a labor of love.

I'm learning more about these cars than I had ever imagined. If you have the desire, time and money, I'd say go for it. There was a time where long-hoods did nothing for me, but in time I grew fond of them.

[sd_73_914]

Joseph,

Thanks man I really appreciate it.

Now, if I could only get my suspension to look as good as yours I'd be in business. I forsee a few trips to the powdercoaters They're about 10 minutes from my house so it shouldn't be too bad.

The powdercoating really adds a nice touch. also a little more chip resistant than regular paint. Keep us updated. Speaking of, Im going to do an update on my car soon.