Well, you could make a log holder for a fireplace out of that pile! LOL How many sawzall blades?

WOW! Re: fenders That's cool!

Hmmm...that's a lot of cut cage right there. ;)

Jake:
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Thankyou!
That confirms my thoughts.

Updates
 

Been a while since an update, things are definitely moving. Rear fender finishing touches and wheel fitment have been the main focus. The rear fender lip needed some tweaking to make it right. Keith made the needed adjustments and has 3D printed the lips for final fitting.
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Now that the fenders are finalized it was time to check wheel fitment/tire size etc.

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Rears will need to be narrowed slightly to fit but they are close! They have been mailed out for machining.

Front Trunk
 

Front trunk pained to match the original.

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There can never be enough updates, so thanks! that 3D work is off the hook!

Any updates here?

Yes things are still moving along slowly but surely, my hope is to have this project wrapped up by the end of the year. Ill post some updates in the coming weeks.

Steering wheel hub adaptor has been machined.http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1567969215.jpg

Wheels back from being machined to proper offsets as they were a little wider that what was needed to fit in the fenders. They are also painted and had a very good trial fit.


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Seats
 

Next we needed to figure out seats, the original MS has an RSR passenger seat and a Lollipop driver seat. As I looked around I found Ward at Vintage Seats located in Cumming, GA. He said he could make an RSR seat as supplied no problem and had it ready in short order. It has the proper gel coat back and uses Recaro material.



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Lollipop Seat
 

While I was talking with Ward about the project he mentioned he had an original Lollipop seat in storage and was considering making a proper lollipop replica at some point down the road. After studying it and giving it some thought it seemed like the right time to make it happen. Work began and within roughly 90 days he delivered a great seat as promised. The new seat has pleated recaro material on the front with a carpet back.

I have to take a moment to compliment Ward and his work. His customer service is phenomenal, always available and delivers his product on time and as promised.

Here are some pictures of the original:


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And the finished product:


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WOW! Great updates!!

The thing I always tell people, when I mention this build, is the level of commitment to detail for this car. It really separates then men from the boys, here. Incredible work, as always! Super excited to see more and I definitely want to come by and see the finished product before you guys kick it down the road. I'm just a short drive away.

I will also now check out Ward, since you mentioned him. My project will eventually need seats as well.

Thank you for the update! Please keep them coming!

Shifter
 

Thank you for the compliment, if you look back on page 27/28 Keith discussed designing a shifter that would look identical to the 915 while allowing us to use the G50/01 that came with the car. Everything has been machined and is ready to go in the car. Transaxle has been rebuilt to factory specs and a Guard LSD installed. Here are some images of the final machined parts.

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Rotors
 

Rotors are ready. Going to use 930 rotors, centers were provided by Zuffenhaus and the center backing rings were machined from 1/8 stainless.





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Wow, that's some glorious looking hardware!

Excitement!!!

Wow!!!!

One of the biggest components of this project has been the development of the rear fenders. If you have read through the thread you can see things really started from scratch. After lots of development/revisions and the contributions of multiple talented people I feel like we are there. The final iteration has been bonded to the car and I will post some photos of development in the near future.

What a build! Wow.

Have sort of been waiting for someone to do a Mary Stuart collar. Maybe I missed them previously but looking forward to this one.

Fuel Tank
 

Proper 110L plastic fuel tank has arrived from Switzerland. Working on a solution for the dry break fuel filler.


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Rear Fenders
 

So here are some images of what we are going for:

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Well, that is just about the ultimate 'tail', imho. ;)

I have the old christopherous magazine from back in the day with that car in it

An early Christmas as some more Porsche parts arrived today!



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Great stuff....remind me not to drive into your shop :)

Fenders
 

So if you go back to post 765 you can see where Keith finished up the final shape of the rear fenders. Once complete, the car went to a carbon shop in NC to have the carbon fiber reinforced and finished. Here are some photos of the process:



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Man someone really likes that car 20 years of work and several million dollars later.
Maybe an exaggeration but still some serious dedication. Can’t wait to see the finished car.
Tony

Amazing, this thread started in 2007

This project has been a long time in the works and I am happy to say will be completed in the next several months. Things are definitely coming together!

Can't wait to see the finished product. Looks great!

Once the carbon work was done it was back to the body shop to fine tune the shape and get the fenders bonded to the body:


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No wonder the Mary Stuart Collar is a mod not often seen. Amazing work.

How will the plastic tank hold up with ethanol fuel?


Markus
'80 SC Targa

So, this inquiring mind wants to know... Will this car go to AeroDyne to see what kind of added rear DF these fenders make? :)

Yes its definitely taken some time to get the shape and dimensions they way they are now. I have seen a few other builds the the Mary Stuart tail, one shaped from metal and another in fiberglass. I can't take credit for any of the work, just appreciative for the creative folks who have worked hard on the project.

Thats a good question about the fuel tank and the ethanol. Based on the type of plastic and with adequate venting I think we should be okay, definitely a good idea to investigate further.

No plans at this time but maybe we could start a go fund me page to buy some time in the wind tunnel :eek:

More Rear Fenders
 

Big moment for the build, fenders being bonded to the car:

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