Old Skool fans

rsrfan · 10-28-2013, 10:36 AM

Took the car to Carlsbad Cars and Coffee this past Saturday because the San Diego PCA chapter was in attendance and I wanted to see some nice iron. The local dealer brought out some new stuff and a Carerra GT was in attendance as well as some really nice early cars. All in all, my pig garnered some nice attention even if the wheel fans confused the import and camaro crowd... I spent some time polishing up the aluminum "blades" but left the original finish on each dish as I think 35 years of patina suits the build. Hope you like.

speednme1 · 10-28-2013, 10:44 AM

That is one mean looking car..it looks fast just standing there..oh and the perfect color

crimson ghost · crimson ghost's Garage

Those look geat !!!

cole930 · 10-28-2013, 11:56 AM

JP:

Absolutely out of the park Buddy !!!!!!!! You Da Man !!!!!

Cole

Toby930 · Toby930's Garage

JP: WOW! Just love that!

What kind of rear wing is that? Kremer? Looks Phat!

Thx

/ Toby

Uncle · 10-28-2013, 02:28 PM

That car looks fantastic! Well done.

Norm K · 10-28-2013, 03:02 PM

That's a seriously tough (or maybe "tuff") looking car!

mooney265 · mooney265's Garage

JP: your car is a work of art! LIVN80S

rsrfan · 10-28-2013, 04:17 PM

I really, really appreciate all the kind words guys. I look around this place and realize that I am standing on the shoulders of giants. Most days, I open up your threads and am truly inspired at just how extremely talented, some would say obsessed, you are. The fact that we can individualize these cars the way we do speaks volumes. I wouldn't want to sell my car, but I would assuredly like to own quite a few of yours...

Toby, the wing started out as a DP that was modified to fit the Carrera lip. No purist here. Just trying to keep up with the Ole Guy...

infraredcalvin · infraredcalvin's Garage

Love the front fans, they look so right on your car! Beautiful!

onboost · 10-28-2013, 05:12 PM

Looking good JP! Good to see you enjoying the ol' girl.

Paul-

Tippy · 10-28-2013, 06:52 PM

What wheels are those? I was little kid in the '80's so I have no idea what those are.

Have any close ups?

RarlyL8 · RarlyL8's Garage

I'm not much of a fan of bolt-on flares but you pulled it off on this one. Really nicely done.

Years ago I had a set of very large 80's wheels that had the fans. At the time I didn't know what they were, thought them ugly and practically gave them away. That old racecar stuff has some value nowdays.

kinein · kinein's Garage

I was at carlsbad cars and coffee. I was driving the 993 that was parked behind you.

rsrfan · 10-28-2013, 08:04 PM

Tippy, the wheels are BBS E50 magnesium centers in sizes 17x10.5 front and 17x13 rears.
Kinein, you should have said hi. I was out with my 9 year old daughter checking out the scene

rsrfan · 10-28-2013, 08:07 PM

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Years ago I had a set of very large 80's wheels that had the fans. At the time I didn't know what they were, thought them ugly and practically gave them away. That old racecar stuff has some value nowdays.

Brian,
You are so correct. A lot of the race stuff was disposable, throw away type gear and its rarity makes it valuable today...

quattrorunner · quattrorunner's Garage

Wicked man! That car loves its new garage. Good move.

Tippy · 10-28-2013, 09:54 PM

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Tippy, the wheels are BBS E50 magnesium centers in sizes 17x10.5 front and 17x13 rears.

Kinein, you should have said hi. I was out with my 9 year old daughter checking out the scene

Pretty cool.

gavinc69 · gavinc69's Garage

rsrfan, what size rubber are you running on the 17's?

kinein · kinein's Garage

To tell you the truth I was exhausted from driving since 4am coming from bakersfield. I didn't realize that was your car. I was checking out your shifter and wheels. What size tire you have on that 17? Are you going to cars and coffee on the 16th?