SWB 911R...the beginning

[speedo]

Spent some time yesterday on the rear lid. Car needed some respect.
Grey works.


I trailered him to his special "home away from home"...for a short vacation while I build up a new engine
This one rocks, but I have a couple ideas for a special engine. Once built, I'll do the swap and this one will probably end up in the 914-6 that deserves some attention. I am starting with a 73.5 911/91 7R 2.4 longblock.

If someone needs this engine (for their correct restoration) before I dive into it...let me know. I would be happy to part with it, but you will need to provide me with a 2.4MFI longblock...hmm was that a small hint

Speedo

[1-ev.com]

Very NICE Looking Car!!!

I Love your grill, WOW !!

How did you do it? Txs.

[1-ev.com]

Also, Are those for SWB or LWB dimensions?

Originally Posted by Fleming

Have you seen these?

[Matt Monson]

I thought you were selling him?

[speedo]

Originally Posted by Matt Monson

I thought you were selling him?

Drives too well. I needed space...and this solution gives me space. I had a few "tweaks" to make...rear "Porsche" script, maybe side banner in same grey, Nardi wood wheel, different seats...etc. I have very inexpensive offsite storage. The softie will join Axle in the fall to create more space. Less clutter means more gets accomplished. At least "that's the current story".
I am going to tear this 73.5 down shortly, so Matt, I probably could use those tools back if you are done?

[Matt Monson]

Shoot me your address. They'll be on your doorstep before next weekend.

[arrivederci]

Tucked it away, eh? Lookin good! I need more garage space too.

[Outlaw_singer]

Originally Posted by fbarrett

I really like that stance! Someone can tell me what size rims and tires that are? Thanks!

[merbesfield]

Quote de fbarrett

I really like that stance! Someone can tell me what size rims and tires that are? Thanks!

I'm not the owner but I have spoke(posted) with before. The car is a 912. The rims are 7x15 Fuchs. Not 100% on tires but believe they are 55 series. Hope this helps.

[Outlaw_singer]

Thanks! That makes me think about the future of my own 912. I was doubtfull 7inches would fit but it seems it does...

[merbesfield]

Thanks! That makes me think about the future of my own 912. I was doubtfull 7inches would fit but it seems it does...

I agree, it must be super tight. I didn't think it could be done either. I so remember him saying something about alignment or camber or something like that.

[speedo]

I get this question all the time.
Myth: the widest wheel that can be used under a stock SWB rear quarter is a 15 x 6, and if you are lucky you MAY be able to push the wheel out using a thin spacer.
Reality: 15 x 7s fit in the rear with a bit of negative camber and rolled fender lips with plenty of clearance...(on my car). Because the cars were made by hand, maybe some were crafted differently and the space under the quarters is different...mine works.
For the front I used a pair of deep sixes. No fitment problems. My tires were/are 205-50-15 front and 205-55-15 rear.
This setup feels great, but one needs to take into consideration tbars and sway bars.
I also have the car lowered, corner-balanced and aligned at the same time. It is a rollerskate on steroids. May not appeal to someone that needs a cushy 16 way electrical sport seat with heat. I like to feel the road. My favorite Porsche advertisement....
Kills Bugs Fast

[1-ev.com]

any updates please?

[speedo]

...with his second cousin Sorg the 71 SWT for the winter. Heated storage on battery tenders.



Speedo

[1-ev.com]

Originally Posted by speedo

May not appeal to someone that needs a cushy 16 way electrical sport seat with heat.

One can have this instead:

[Macroni]

Someone is going to buy a great car..........


Cobalt Blue R clone for sale

IMO; Deep sixes complete the look........ Reminds me of Raj's real R that now resides in a west coast collection......

[Rich76_911s]

Lars,

You do incredible work. That is highway robbery for that car. Might be the bargain of the year.

Rich

[rennch]

Wow, I would think 80k at least.


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[mike monde]

Originally Posted by Macroni

Someone is going to buy a great car..........


Cobalt Blue R clone for sale

IMO; Deep sixes complete the look........ Reminds me of Raj's real R that now resides in a west coast collection......

Interesting comment...

[Macroni]

Originally Posted by mike monde

Interesting comment...

I want the blue softie.......