Like many of you, I always dreamed about building an early Carrera RS type hot rod from the ground up. After I crashed my modified '86 Carrera at the track in 2009, my dream became a reality although I had to wait a couple of years to successfully sue my insurer.
Before....
After crash at Mosport...
I was able to keep the wreck so I had to modify my plans and opt to use as much of the useable parts into the project which included the 3.4 turbo motor instead of my original intention which was to build a small displacement high revving motor. Hence, the Evolution of an RST-a Real Sweet Turbo.
I was able to buy from a fellow PCA member and Pelican a great '78 SC tub with doors and with proper registration in the U.S. which I brought back to Canada.
Chassis arrival...
I also found a barn find forty year old long hood with the original Porsche primer on it and really good early from fenders. Front and rear bumpers and duck tail deck lid were purchased from GT Racing.
After cleaning up the tub, I trial fitted all body parts.
I documented all required body mods and repairs by writing on the tub with a felt pen and then took pics of my notes and put everything in a binder for later reference.
I'll continue tomorrow.
So far not very exiting....