Project 993.....Well sort of.....

Adam993 · 12-10-2011, 10:11 PM

Hi everyone!, I’ve been using this forum for a while but have never posted anything until now, so I thought it might be nice to share a build with you all!
Ok so the project begins with a 1975 911s and a 95 993 the object is to use the 993 as a parts car and take as much as possible across to the 75 (the 993 can’t be registered in Australia)

The main objective is to end up with a very street drivable car that has some potential on the track as well, and also to achieve the look of the 993 (because I have a soft spot for the 993 shape)

I will be doing a fair bit of customizing along the way so feel free to chime in with questions and/or advice.

Thanks for reading and I hope you all enjoy the ride!

Adam.

Adam993 · 12-10-2011, 10:25 PM

And the work begins!!

Jaskas · 12-10-2011, 11:14 PM

"Swap" the suspension as well. That is the best part of 993.

Adam993 · 12-10-2011, 11:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Jaskas

"Swap" the suspension as well. That is the best part of 993.

Would be nice! but there is far too much difference between the 2 cars, so I've oppted for the rebel racing solution!
Should have the first lot of parts before Christmas.

Jaskas · 12-10-2011, 11:37 PM

Yeah... Its not a bolt on swap

Rebel parts are great too. Good luck with the project.

JEM911 · 12-11-2011, 12:12 PM

Have you worked out the registration / engineering of the car once the swap is done?

Adam993 · 12-12-2011, 12:27 AM

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Originally Posted by JEM911

Have you worked out the registration / engineering of the car once the swap is done?

All sorted have a fantastic engineer down here in Canberra so that part was easy! The 3.2 had already been done by the previous owner, and I was smart enough to get the car registered first so as not to have too many problems later!
Fingers crossed it all goes smoothly, my only real concern with the mods is doing the 993 floor/tunnel swap, I know it's been done before but it still makes me a bit nervous!

Adam993 · 12-12-2011, 10:06 PM

Ok, so the strip out of the car is going well so far but I have to say it's not my favourite part of the build! I'm sure just as many of you have been through this process before it can become a bit disheartening as you find all the previous half assed "repairs" (term used loosely!)
In fairness this didn't come as much of a surprise as the car is a 1975 and it did spend a fair bit of life on the coast!
So I guess the positive is that this was always going to be a full build and with that said I am very much looking forward to taking to both cars with the plasma cutter!
More photos on the way shortly!

Adam993 · 12-27-2011, 12:56 AM

Ok, so as promissed her are a few more pics of the progress, unfortunatly I was a bit late ordering my parts so I'm still waiting on stuff to turn up.
As you can see there is still a lot to do, but I think I'm making progress.
Hope you all had a fantastic christmas!!

jmod · jmod's Garage

Hi,

That is just epic!

I'm curious, why have you cut the front apron? The panels seem to fit ok on your trial fit.

Also your donor car is LHD so I guess you will have to deal with that as well. How far are you planning to go? Are you planning to reuse all the electrics from the 993?

Adam993 · 12-27-2011, 04:01 AM

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Originally Posted by jmod

Hi,

That is just epic!

I'm curious, why have you cut the front apron? The panels seem to fit ok on your trial fit.

Also your donor car is LHD so I guess you will have to deal with that as well. How far are you planning to go? Are you planning to reuse all the electrics from the 993?

Hi Jim, I took the front apron because although the trial fit looks good from the outside the mounting from a secure and water tight fit are less then optimal so I was hoping to get a bit better fit, should be interesting to do though..... I'll keep you posted!

As for the LHD..... well it hasn't caused too many problems so far but it will make it a bit of a pain to work out the electrics if I do need to use any of the harness.....
Not sure if I will use it yet the electrical side of things is more of a friends specialty.

jmod · jmod's Garage

Hi Adam,

Yes please, I will be very keen to see the pictures. I have done some work adapting 964 bits onto my 911sc. Mainly to deal with crimes against good engineering committed by the previous owner. Your project is in a different league. The 993 is one step even more removed from the 911.

The detail of this build will be quite interesting.

Good luck!

Adam993 · 12-28-2011, 03:01 AM

Hi all, firstly I'm glad I'm keeping you all interested! It's been a fun project so far.
Here are a few more pics from today......
Not too much to report as I just spent a bit of time prepping the rear quarters and the floor section, on another note I'm posting a pic of a 3 piece Simmons wheel I was thinking of using on the car, I know I'm a while away from wheels being a concern but I know the wait time is about 8 weeks for this wheel.... Any thoughts/suggestions on alternate wheels would be appreciated!
Thanks.

group911@aol.co · 12-28-2011, 06:29 AM

If you want the 993 rear suspension also, I've seen it done.
Take the entire inner structure from the tunnel back out of the 993- go completely up the sides from the door jambs and quarter windows- and you have all the suspension points for an easy boltup and you also get the correct length for the 993 quarters and lid.

EA930 · EA930's Garage

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Originally Posted by Adam993

Hi all, firstly I'm glad I'm keeping you all interested! It's been a fun project so far.
Here are a few more pics from today......
... on another note I'm posting a pic of a 3 piece Simmons wheel I was thinking of using on the car, I know I'm a while away from wheels being a concern but I know the wait time is about 8 weeks for this wheel.... Any thoughts/suggestions on alternate wheels would be appreciated!

I think those look great! Keep in mind everyone has a different opinion on what looks good, so if you like them, go for it.
Found a pic posted in another thread for you:

pkracer21j · 12-28-2011, 10:34 AM

I think it would've been easier to just cut the VIN's out of the 911 and install said VIN's in the perfectly good 993.

Adam993 · 12-28-2011, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by group911@aol.co

If you want the 993 rear suspension also, I've seen it done.
Take the entire inner structure from the tunnel back out of the 993- go completely up the sides from the door jambs and quarter windows- and you have all the suspension points for an easy boltup and you also get the correct length for the 993 quarters and lid.

Sounds interesting, I'll look in to that, with this car I've already got rear parts in transit from Clint @ rebel but I think I'll hang on to a few more of the 993 bits with that in mind!
Thanks!

Adam993 · 12-28-2011, 05:31 PM

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Originally Posted by pkracer21j

I think it would've been easier to just cut the VIN's out of the 911 and install said VIN's in the perfectly good 993.

Lol, So not legal! And far less fun! Yes it would have been easier, but at the point in time you have an accident or need to sell the car you have a problem,point taken but i'd prefer to keep it above board, plus It would make for a boring build!

Adam993 · 12-28-2011, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by EA930

I think those look great! Keep in mind everyone has a different opinion on what looks good, so if you like them, go for it.
Found a pic posted in another thread for you:

So true! I think they look hot but I'm open to options.
Thanks for the pic!

Rodsrsr · Rodsrsr's Garage

This is why PP never gets boring. Awesome project!!!