SC to RS replica?

porsche911girl · porsche911girl's Garage

If I was going to build a 73 Carrera RS replica (to eventually the same specifications as BB2), would it be wiser to get an original 73 RS like this one:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=320077398871

or should I try to use my 78 SC as a base for one? Has anyone tried to turn an SC into a RS with any success? Or would it be better for me to use a late 60s-early 70s 911 or 912?

Thanks,
Katie

w21055 · w21055's Garage

I am thinking of doing the same thing. I think it is better to do your SC, then looking for a pre 74. Sc's are less likely to have rust issues. I am sure you will get plenty of feedback here. Good luck!

DaveE · 01-30-2007, 11:21 AM

I'm thinking the SC also. I've considered 'longhooding' my SC but I can't seem to pull the trigger. It's still original.

cgarr · cgarr's Garage

I find its always cheaper to finish someone’s unfinished project, and you never get out of them what you have in them, but that’s ok, its all fun.

210bhp · 01-30-2007, 11:38 AM

Katie

That car you listed from ebay is not a real RS carrera. Check out the VIN

Regards
Mike

GaryR · GaryR's Garage

It's not even close to "real".. and the seller has 0 feedback, wants Cash only and in person. Yeah.. me, my cash, my .45, and 3 armed friends...

porsche911girl · porsche911girl's Garage

Quote:

Originally posted by 210bhp
Katie

That car you listed from ebay is not a real RS carrera. Check out the VIN

Regards
Mike

Yeah I didn't think it was real either. Looks nice tho.

trader220 · 01-30-2007, 12:10 PM

THat car has been auctioned about a dozen times over the last 10 months

210bhp · 01-30-2007, 12:13 PM

Katie

This is a real one

Regards
Mike

crashmy911 · 01-30-2007, 12:30 PM

Nice front ride height!

Kemo · 01-30-2007, 12:33 PM

Ive seen all years converted. Most recently, a 90's C4 converted to 73' RSR by Air Cooled Excellence, i think. No matter what year you choose, just get one without any rust or accidents. With the costs of the early cars still rising, I can see why you would want to spare an original. Plus, the older the car, the harder it is to find a rust free example.

If money is no object, find a 72 like Jack did. Four door RSRs are cool

when you get started, be sure and post project pics during the transformation. Good luck.

210bhp · 01-30-2007, 12:34 PM

That pic taken some time ago. Previous owner had the back end too low,front too high and low profile tyres, all sorted now.

Regards
Mike

eimkeith · 01-30-2007, 12:48 PM

Like this?
(SC to RSR backdate)

porsche911girl · porsche911girl's Garage

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Originally posted by eimkeith
Like this?
(SC to RSR backdate)

Niiiiice! What year is that? Do you have any more pics of it?

randywebb · 01-30-2007, 01:09 PM

Katie - will you do your own work? If so, what is your level of ability for both body work and for mechanical? I think those might be the deciding factors, given that you live in a no or low snow area.

OTOH, are you so close to the coast that there is salt exposure in the air? Say 1/2 mile...

porsche911girl · porsche911girl's Garage

Quote:

Originally posted by randywebb
Katie - will you do your own work? If so, what is your level of ability for both body work and for mechanical? I think those might be the deciding factors, given that you live in a no or low snow area.

OTOH, are you so close to the coast that there is salt exposure in the air? Say 1/2 mile...

If I knew what I was doing, I would do as much of it as I could. Given that I'm a complete novice when it comes to automotive work in general, I'd probably have someone else do the work.

And I'm 4 hours from the coast, so there's not much of a risk of salt in the air or on the roads...

TRE Cup · TRE Cup's Garage

Hi Katie
your mailbox is full, but better you send me your message direct to dave.bouzaglou@gmail.com so i can better answer your questions
thanks
dave

randywebb · 01-30-2007, 02:06 PM

Dave makes the body pieces you need to make an SC look like an early car, like th RS.

I would try to find a car that someone has already (partly) converted. The labor costs will be very high for you to convert a car. If I were to convert one, I'd start with an early car, and keep it away from salt.

w21055 · w21055's Garage

Not trying to hyjack your thread but a general early car question.
What about a 69 912? I have found a rust free roller for next to nothing.

Porsche · Porsche's Garage

Quote:

Originally posted by porsche911girl
If I was going to build a 73 Carrera RS replica (to eventually the same specifications as BB2), would it be wiser to get an original 73 RS like this one

Just to clarify - do you want to build a 73RS or an RSR (like BB2)? Also, you wouldn't want to convert a real 73RS into a 73RSR replica - that would be crazy.