Backdate? Update? Date correction.

[Rodsrsr]

Ok heres the deal. I've owned this car since 1996 and bought it as a roller with fresh 930 turbo steel flares, 6 point cage and C2 turbo bodywork. I guess it was technically an update at the time, but here we are 15 years later so it is now a modest backdate. (car is actually a 1976) After much thought I've decided to bring it back to the correct mid 70's era via IROC look so here are a few pics of the project: Backdating the update. This is where it was:



Took a little more work then I thought. I first had to reweld the rear center reflector panel back in and source a pair of mid year tail light housings.




Next is mounting the IROC front and rear bumpers. (I've been meaning to upgrade the oil cooler anyway.)







Now the completed rear section. Had to change muffler out to SS M&K courtesy of a fellow Pelicanite.







Notice the G50 Flares. (thinking ahead?)



And of course, cant forget to bring the gauges back to stock;



Thats it for now...Waiting on the new wheels to arrive. There are still a few details to attend to like the IROC license plate lights and some minor bodywork on the right side where the rockers once were. Its also an opertune time to install the 22 mm front sway bar thats on the way. More to come.....

[Rodsrsr]

Close up of G50 flare.




Full side shot;

[jimtweet]

very nice work, are you going to sell the tail lights and center reflector?

[jimtweet]

i love that color by the way, are you going to color match the rocker area? or leave it black

[Rodsrsr]

Thanks Jim,

I've sold all of the 965 pieces except the rear bumper. I'm going to leave that lower area Black for now because there really is no way to blend it in properly without pretty much painting the whole car. There was some minor damage that the rocker panels covered, which is why the area needed to be painted in the first place.

[POORSH]

Looking good, Rod.

[WOLVERINE]

Looks Great...Subscribed....man your bumpers cam out great, DIY or sourced out?

[Rodsrsr]

Thanks! Bumpers are Rennspeed and fit very well right out of the box. Aside from paint, I'm on a DIY budget.

[Rodsrsr]

Front decal arrived;



Now I'm in stall mode because I really dont feel like removing the gas tank. Oh well, tomorrows another day.

[WOLVERINE]

Where did you get the material for the oil cooler opening?

[Rodsrsr]

I got the material from a custom grille maker on Ebay. I've been looking for the site so I can send you the link, but I cant find it. I'll see if I can find the packing slip for their name. Its the same material I used on the Ducktail also.

[Rodsrsr]

Lindseys have arrived! All I can say is that they are worth the wait.

[Rodsrsr]

Videos to come......

[Mia911]

I love it

[911 tweaks]

very nice in deed...need more pics & video...!!

[Rodsrsr]

Thank you! Video coming this weekend....

Wolverine...Thanks for the muffler, it sounds like a swarm of 300 lb bees (on steroids) .

[Rodsrsr]

It is alive............. Turn the volume up.


YouTube - IROC Video

[WOLVERINE]

Congrats, the car looks incredible....whats next?... fine tuning?

[mholbrook38]

For another "look", buy the headlight rim covers and paint them body color. Then you can have a sleek look or bold. I think the car looks absolutely terrific. I too love the color. Keep up the good work.

[Rodsrsr]

Thank you both for the compliments! It was a lot more work then I thought and I did tons of "while your in there" stuff. Wolverine, the car is actually dialed in with the correct air fuel ratios all throughout the rpm range. It sounds ratty and doesn't like to idle when its cold but clears up after a few minutes. I think its because of the big cams, the motronic takes a while to catch up. Should have a better video soon with a nice pass at full boost.