Quote:
Originally Posted by scottmandue
Not a new car but a replica like the fiberglass 356's out there.
I believe the 356 guys do it by using a VW donor and registering it as a VW.
Why not do the same thing with a long hood?
|
Because the difference between a 356 cab and a a FG tub 356 isn't as big.
They are used for cruising.
And flat 4 engines are a plenty.
As are comparable suspension and other mechanical bits.
Long hoods are higher performance and aircooled flat 6 engines supply is a tight market.
the engines are in high demand
the suspension bits are in high demand
everything is.
So if you want a long hood that manages to meet the same performance standards, you'll pay for it.
If you just want a long hood for the shape and form
There have been replica 911's... They do exist. Lookup Covin 911
Not long hoods, but if you want a POS, you can get one and make a long hood POS out of it.
The shell is not the problem, the mechanicals are.