Follow Along! My 1979 911sc Build Adventure

[AcidGypsy]

Hello Pelican Parts Community,
My name is Steve, and I’m excited to finally join the forum’s conversation after spending the past four years studying the wealth of knowledge shared here and building my plan to execute. About a year ago, I started on my resto-mod build of a 1979 Porsche 911, which I originally purchased as a roller. This isn’t my first rodeo—I previously completed a resto-mod of a 1968 Corvette—but this is my first time diving into the world of Porsche, and I couldn’t be more thrilled. For many like me, the Porsche 911 just exudes cool!
I’ve learned so much from the members of this forum already, and I want to thank you all for your contributions over the years. I could not complete this build without all of the knowledge and sharing found here. My goal is to document my build in detail so that others may benefit from it in the future, just as I’ve benefited from those who came before me. While the first pictures I’m sharing don’t reflect how far along I actually am currently, I welcome any advice, thoughts, or encouragement as I continue this journey. No worries. I will get you caught up in no-time! So please join me—not just to watch the progress, but to share in the passion of creating my version of my dream Porsche 911.

[AcidGypsy]

Here's the car at delivery and my helpers (my Son and 'Bubs' the English Bulldog).

It knowingly had the usual battery boil over/rot and I knew that the front pan was going to need some love...

[AcidGypsy]

Integrated LSx Engine with T56 close ratio transmission.
Power windows, Locks, Keyless entry, pushbutton start, forward and reverse cameras, AC.
Widened 8" in the rear, running 335/35/18's. I did all the work on it myself over 3 1/2 years. Just had someone else spray the paint and build the sidemount exhaust.








Here is the link to the build thread, but many photos are missing due to the use of Photobucket.... Well, it was 2014!
https://www.digitalcorvettes.com/threads/my-1968-lsx-restomod-conversion-by-a-complete-noob-pic-heavy.221218/#replies

[AcidGypsy]

Like other's I built the rotisserie using another thread in the forums. I was able to get a steal from FB marketplace of $1 per foot. I bought extra!

[nospiners]

Great start , subscribed !!

[snbush67]

Looks like a great start!

[AcidGypsy]

I knew the car had the 'typical' battery boil over issue eating away at the front end....

[AcidGypsy]

Ok. Like many, we start to cut and replace the front floor...

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[AcidGypsy]

[Fleming]

Cool. Welcome to this forum.

Looks like you have the skills to do a wonderful project
And your 1979 sure needed it.....

[slow&rusty]

Off to an awesome start.

You've got some great skills.

I love your Vette it looks angry.

[AcidGypsy]

The best is yet to come... But here's Elephant racing front sway bar reinforcement as well as the rear spring plate reinforcement weld in. Nothing new or fancy, but those that have walked this path can appreciate.







Stay tuned. Much more cutting and welding to come...

[AcidGypsy]

Reinforcing the strut tower for the eventual add of coilovers.

[snbush67]

The rear torsion tube reinforced looks great! Were there splits in the metal or are you just adding strength. If you haven’t already check the spring plate cover mounts for alignment, it doesn’t take much heat to get them out of whack.

Shane

[AcidGypsy]

Originally Posted by snbush67

The rear torsion tube reinforced looks great! Were there splits in the metal or are you just adding strength. If you haven’t already check the spring plate cover mounts for alignment, it doesn’t take much heat to get them out of whack.

Shane

Great point, Shane. In the Elephant kit, it comes with a X brace to hold those points in alignment. I did have a small crack on the driver side lower connection and repaired that first.
Installing that X brace helped hold their positions.
Also, jumping around while welding helped not to get too much heat soak and warpage.
After removing the X brace, I test fit the 935 spring plates and it works (its tight!). Pics of that coming soon as those spring plates are damn sexy!

Many members here, if they are following this thread, will start to recognize me buying their parts over the last 4 years, now being test fit to the car.

[AG81]

Wonderful work here.....
I too have tackled both a 72 Stingray and a 72 911.
Following along.

[AcidGypsy]

Originally Posted by AG81

Wonderful work here.....
I too have tackled both a 72 Stingray and a 72 911.
Following along.

Awesome! If you have it available, post a pic of the Stingray. I miss mine sometimes. My son is still upset with me for selling mine!
Thanks for following. I will be asking lots of questions over the coming year(s).
Steve

[AcidGypsy]

Ok. First question for the team here:
Take a look at the photo. I dont think that hole belongs there, but its clear that it was there from the factory. In case its not clear, the area is in the windshield path looking from the drivers inside out.

I should weld that hole shut, right? There is no drain path below.
Let me know what you think...
Thanks.
Steve

[khan654]

Just curious what type of welding is that? I am learning how to weld.. Just did couple of days of Stick and not doing few more days of MIG. It is a weekly night school. So not much to practice.

And what metals are you welding it with? If I have some rust between Front hood and front glass.. the area is very minimal... not sure how to go about it?
Will upload images tomorrow and hopefully you can advise.

Thanks.

[AcidGypsy]

Originally Posted by khan654

Just curious what type of welding is that? I am learning how to weld.. Just did couple of days of Stick and not doing few more days of MIG. It is a weekly night school. So not much to practice.

And what metals are you welding it with? If I have some rust between Front hood and front glass.. the area is very minimal... not sure how to go about it?
Will upload images tomorrow and hopefully you can advise.

Thanks.

khan654 - I am definitely no expert when it comes to welding. If you look closely at the first photos, there was some grinding involved! I'm MIG welding (using a CO2 and Argon tank) here and using a spotting technique (small single trigger pulls on the MIG welder with tiny overlap). I have learned the key is to develop the relationship with the welder wire feed and AMP settings to get the desired output. In this case, I run the welder a bit hotter to match my 'style' . Hopefully this helps.
In the end, just go get some mild steel in similar gage thickness you plan to weld on and practice, practice, practice.
Stick welding, in my newbie opinion, is more for industrial use and may not give you the results without burning through the metal or spending lots of time grinding things back.
I've been practicing TIG welding also... Let's just say I have a greater appreciation of those that have TIG welding skills, but I do enjoy learning and having fun.
Best of luck!
Steve