Turbo look conversion

[JabsZA]

Folks,

Project 2 of my 5 project series is complete. I have completely overhauled my suspension and braking system and now before i get stuck into the engine...i want to prepare the intermediate step... a wider running track..hence taking my 77 911s to the turbo look.

Many of you have done this I am sure - does anyone have a detailed write up? or pointers lessons learnt? 9" front 11" rear fenders? Steel (OEM) or Dansk or other material? Any other parts i should keep in mind?

Thank you.

[zedsn]

My 2 cents on this subject. I would keep your body in its original form. I have a 1977 well done wide body conversion but seems the original look is the new look and may be for quite some time. Here is a photo of my widebody and though nice would not fetch as much as an original body car in my opinion.

[SunnyWay]

Hi Zed. Isn't your black car has a SC look--- good luck. But I think the PO wants turbo flares.


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[Rodsrsr]

That's not a wide body. That is an SC with a turbo tail and a shark fin.

[zedsn]

Was giving him my 1977 as a reference. The rear has been widened and is not stock. I realize that it isn't overboard widebody wise but my car would be worth more stock was my point. Not that I am ever going to sell it mind you but I do wish mine was original and not modified.

[scary driving]

I guess it depends what state the car is currently in right now. My 77 basket case is currently converted to slant nose, and will be converted to 930, but in my case, I paid a miniscule amount for the car, which will not be sold afterwards. First off, If you're planning to sell it later on, keep it as original as possible, since it WILL take a big hit on the resale price.. If this is a keeper, by all means, make it YOUR car, that is, not everyone is going to like what you like, which means, you're never going to please everyone, but then again, I think it's super cool that these cars get customized so much that you hardly see 2 alike.. Now on to what you're looking for, which is Information you can use. As far as flaring goes, fiberglass is not easy to get right. Steel flares will not crack, will not require as much filling, which will eventually shrink, hence, crack. The joint between the rear flare and the rear quarter wil be a dissimilar material joint, which requires expensive epoxy adhesives, which, unless you actually know the shop that is doing the job, might skimp on those. Steel is quite straightforward: all you need is a good welder, and a good bodyshop. As for the front fenders, you have several choices: You can get some 930 fiberglass fenders and sell yours, you can weld flares to your own fenders, or buy some 930 fenders, which will cost an arm and a leg. Ultimately, you have to realize that it is not cheap nor fast.

[JabsZA]

Thanks all. I am not planning to sell my baby...but one never knows what life throws at you.

I am thinking going the steel fender route due to the issues that have been mentioned. I know i will have to get the 930 spoiler etc and rockers etc...