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the start of my LS1 conversion:
about 1/2 way done with the body work.
I just received the RH basic kit, tonight I am going to go pick up my engine and drop it off at the engine builders. Since it is getting a little cold to do body work I am going to shift gears and start putting in the radiator. below are pics of where I am today. the car is down to ~1840 without the engine. there is a lot more to do... ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Last edited by Rebel911; 11-12-2009 at 04:19 PM.. Reason: 11/12 back to the body |
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crazy top chop !!! will be interesting to see what it looks all painted up !
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Where do you get a windshield now?
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Very interesting! Will those rear quarter windows be some kind of cooling ducts?
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CRAZY CHOP!!! I LOVE IT.
![]() Are you going to use the turbo wing? I think a carrera wing would fit the sleek style more than the turbo. Just my two cent. GREAT JOB |
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This should be interesting....getting popcorn, sitting back and watching...
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Interesting start...can't wait to see where this goes.
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I can't take my eyes of the photos.... !!!
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Subscribed and looking forward to following your progress!
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I like the customs. This could be special if all done correctly.
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Is the other 1/2 of the body work to put a new proper canopy on it?
Looks like the poor thing has been scalped. I hope I'm not offending you. It is not my taste, but certainly seems like you know what you want. I commend your efforts in making it yours. Doug
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subscibed and want to see that LS1 in action, at the pace my build is going you will probably be up and running before me
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Subscribed, is going to be a unusual project. Want to see the outcome.
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I am cutting my own. I have a friend who has the right equipment to cut down the stock one.
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Wow.. did you consider a 935 body? Would have really looked like a Le Mans refuge... awesome.
Still good luck with going your own way. ![]()
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you've been busy James, nice progress! I can see why you haven't been able to ship the seats.
I wouldn't go with the side scoops, but I like it, looks mean. Hope you are going with black or a black purple.
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Slightly different take on a famous custom Porsche? was the Mulholland RSR your inspiration for the porject or a coincidence? Could be a cool outcome. I'll keep my eyes open for your progress.
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Just a coincidence. never saw that car before.
the top of the windshield looks off on that chop. however it my personal opinion that the lowered roof line and racked windshield looks better. |
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OK, so the P-car just lost a little more weight.
140# from the 2000# makes that a 7% drop to 1860# before ![]() after ![]() ![]() and some updated pics: ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
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When someone says V8 around here, people typically react a little more harshly than if you'd peed on their shoes and slapped their wives.
Looks like a cool project. With your skill at bodywork, I hope you didn't start with a pristine turbo.
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