Brand new long hood, why not?

Jaime_73 · Jaime_73's Garage

After reading countless threads of restorations where new sheet of metal are used to replace those corroded by rust, and considering the prices in the heights of the early 911, I wondered if it would be possible to build a brand new long hood totally from original parts.
Which parts are no longer available, not even aftermarket?
Can you imagine a "build yourself your own 911" kit? How much would you pay for it?

Bob Kontak · Bob Kontak's Garage

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Originally Posted by Jaime_73

Which parts are no longer available, not even aftermarket?

If you get hold of the parts diagram, you can look up every number and check it out against PP's offer. :-)

Believe a fully built retail parts 911 would be at least a quarter million US - if parts bought from Porsche

tirwin · tirwin's Garage

They might cut you a deal for placing such a large order. The margins are probably high double digits. Or they might try to direct you to the nearest dealership to try to interest you in a (*gasp*) 991.

super9064 · 01-05-2014, 07:42 AM

There are multiple car bodies that have been reproduced and are currently available 32 ford, ford Mustang, Chevy Camaro, MG. prices about 20k as i recall.

Jaime_73 · Jaime_73's Garage

Some thing like these would be a great first step.

Not a long hood, though.
Body In White Prime Coated Sealed Sprayed With Filler With Underbody Protection Bodyshells Can Only Only Available From Current Model Year Available

Ford Mustang 1965-1970
Licensed Replacement Body Shell

m110 · 01-05-2014, 08:30 AM

There was a mercedes parts guy who accumulated enough pieces through his career to build a "real" 300 SL. Somehow he got a spare frame but I don't know if it had a serial number.

KNS · 01-05-2014, 01:11 PM

A few years ago the BMW factory classic parts division (I think called Mobile Tradition..?) built a 2002 from scratch using all the available parts in their catalog. They did start with an older, bare shell, though. Nearly everything else was new.

pavulon · 01-05-2014, 04:38 PM

There was/is a good market for the Dynacorn domestic bodies even with their known fitment issues. I believe there would be a genuine market for a well thought out and and executed long hood reproduction 911 body. If someone had the resources and a green light from Porsche, I'd think someone would have been all over it.