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911 r update on the backdate
Hi guys, been a bit busy lately so couldn't do much car but here a couple of snaps after I put it on its wheels for the first time in 5 years.
    Next bit is finish making the interior trim cards , fit them and the carpet. andy |
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Looks awesome - can't wait to see it finished!
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Very nice. What year is the chassis?
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06-12-2008, 04:25 AM
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Hi, its a '75 uk 911 S with fully engineered backdate by my own fair hand.
PS. I hear a uk k jet set up from this car is a desirable thing in the US is that right? andy |
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06-12-2008, 04:31 AM
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I don't know about the k jet setup. I went with a Motronic 3.2 in mine. |
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06-12-2008, 04:36 AM
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wow - looks perfect! i am planning to do the same treatment to my 68 912 (i guess i'm not really backdating however). where did you get the front turn signals? i heard there are repos available but i have only seen the full fill-in fiberglass panel for long hood fenders. i need the correct signals for fg 911r fenders. also, the material on the dash looks perfect - what is it?
thanks for the inspiration, matt
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06-12-2008, 05:27 AM
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Hi, the rear windows came from a uk company, plastics4performance, you could google them. They were VERY cheap compared to US sourced items . I made my own surrounds before bonding them in.
My motor will be 2.7 on carbs but I have all the original k jet stuff and cams as spares. I was told that US enthusiasts look out for uk spec k jet because it offers a little more power without compromising legislation regarding emmissions? 
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06-12-2008, 05:31 AM
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Matt,
the lamps are from an NSU prinz of 1969 vintage . They are correct for type r. Try the owners clubs mine only cost £25 so $50. The dash is covered in a fabric which mimics alcantara or suede bought from a fabric wholesaler. andy |
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06-12-2008, 05:36 AM
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A '75? Wow, nice work!
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Love it! However, the Type-R style logo detracts from the great job you've done. I really think if you must have an "R" there, do the entire "911R" in vinyl with the Porsche-style block lettering. Once again, great job!
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Looks great! Keep us posted.
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I took a picture of an original R at rennsport - yours looks great!
 
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06-12-2008, 09:23 AM
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IF you like the Honda style "R" then keep it. It is like the Boxster headlights - people know what it was originally associated with and that biases them. If they didn't know, they might like it.
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06-12-2008, 10:44 AM
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Thanks for the comments.
I used the R from a modern so people who knew would know I wasn't too wrapped up in replication more homage . I like it too. The rear window surrounds were made from a proprietry rubber windscreen section which I bonded using a superglue adhesive to form a trim. I'll get some details and better pictures . The windows are bonded in with Black SIKA FLEX a polyurethane adhesive its the same as the stuff windscreen fitters use on moderns but cheaper. The marine industry uses it a lot. That car from rennsport has been part of my inspiration. I'm currently making door cards and rear 1/4 trims using a product from the sign indusrty called "foamex" its light and waterproof do you want to see more? andy |
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I like the modern R. It makes the car special. It's a 911R inspired car - not a copy of a 911R.
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06-13-2008, 03:41 AM
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"...do you want to see more?"
Yes!
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06-13-2008, 06:13 AM
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I think you may have put it together wrong. The oil tank is not supposed to be on the same side as the oil driver.
Very, very nice. 
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06-13-2008, 07:14 AM
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One of the very nicest and prettiest cars on the board for sure!!
Very very nice! Cheers
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1966 Porsche 911
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1969 Porsche 911T 2.7RS Spec with Webbers
