The 993 Conversion Thread - Page 4

MotoSook · 03-23-2009, 07:40 AM

Actually, I'll smooth and prep the gelcoat and spray a clear coat on it. All the body panel will be exposed carbon fiber but for the roof.

vanwyk4257 · vanwyk4257's Garage

Wow, somebody plans on losing some serious weight! That's going to look awesome Souk!

cudabnu · cudabnu's Garage

Since the fenders and hood line are higher, I think the front nose does sit on top of the cannels. When mine gets back from the painter I'll get some pics of how they did it since I scraped the fiberglass nose that came with the car and got a new one to put on.

g_vaxed · 03-23-2009, 08:12 AM

The sincerest form of flattery is copying perfection -

MotoSook · 03-23-2009, 08:33 AM

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Originally Posted by cudabnu

Since the fenders and hood line are higher, I think the front nose does sit on top of the cannels. When mine gets back from the painter I'll get some pics of how they did it since I scraped the fiberglass nose that came with the car and got a new one to put on.

Pictures would be great. The bumper will sit higher even if I channel/cut the flange down...so I wasn't sure without fitting the fenders too. It was getting late last night and my garage time was coming to an end (read...wifey and crying infant waiting at the back door) so I didn't go further.

cudabnu · cudabnu's Garage

Got my Getty Design GT2 rear decklid in, decided to cry once after buying a bolt on wing from PP and it came in damaged, PP said they were discontinued and they didn't have another to replace it with, so I bit the bullet and got the built in decklid one from Niel at Getty. So if anyone wants to buy a GT2 bolt on for a 993 that need work I'm open to offers! Black one is Getty.

vreference · 03-27-2009, 03:43 PM

So with all these 993 conversions I have to ask. How are all of your hood seals done? I still have the original track to put a seal in but the hood is higher at the front with the 993 body work and it rises away from the seal. This and the lack of access-ports for the rear t-bars are the only concerns I have with the body on my car.

KTL · 03-27-2009, 04:16 PM

You got it all fitted-up by now, right Souk?

Big weekend ahead- git 'er done!!!

cudabnu · cudabnu's Garage

Mine came with a "L" shaped piece that gets attached to the fender to basically raise the channel that the hood seal sits on, the PO actually didn't have them installed, but included them when I bought the car, so I had my body guy install them, hopefully either this weekend or next I'll be getting the car back and can take a bunch of pics.

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Originally Posted by vreference

So with all these 993 conversions I have to ask. How are all of your hood seals done? I still have the original track to put a seal in but the hood is higher at the front with the 993 body work and it rises away from the seal. This and the lack of access-ports for the rear t-bars are the only concerns I have with the body on my car.

Kevin Stewart · 03-27-2009, 10:16 PM

cant wait to see the finished product, Kevin

cudabnu · cudabnu's Garage

anyone have any updates? Mine is still in getting the new tail fitted and painted.

cudabnu · cudabnu's Garage

Does anyone know if the 993 door windows and frames will bolt on to a 80 911 door shell?

cudabnu · cudabnu's Garage

Kevin Stewart · 10-18-2009, 07:57 PM

Up dates? Cool stuff, Kevin

cudabnu · cudabnu's Garage

I got the engine and trans in, fuel system done, 993 oil tank lines done, now I need to finish up the electrical. I did install the 993 door window frames and glass, and ineer and outter scrapers. Since my brother is good at electrical, I'm waiting for his help to finishe the wiring, so in the meantime I'm installing a new headliner. Once the headliner is done I can put the 1/4 windows and front and rear glass in, then start on the interior.

axvel · 09:26 AM

The start... Bringing the 82Sc on the left home....

The fitting of panels, just to check the gaps

Cutting the quarters off done...

axvel · 10-19-2009, 09:22 AM

Love the kit.... Source?

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Originally Posted by Soukus

My carbon foot print just got a lot bigger

Got the body panels in last week and finally unpacked everything over the weekend.

Now the fun can start...beginning with the front bumper. Did you guys trim the flange that covers the latch panel? Mine are about 1/2 inch wider on each side. I wonder if it was meant to be trimmed to fit in between the tub flanges or if it was meant to sit on top of the flange where the fenders bolt (since the hood and fender line is higher than stock).

plymouthcolt · plymouthcolt's Garage

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Originally Posted by Soukus

Ok gang...let's see your 993 body conversion pictures...or just some cool 993 pix.

If you did a conversion (pre-95 911 to 993 body) let's see some pictures of your installation, street or race.

I did the backdate thing and then the RUF CTR thing...now it's time for a 993 conversion. I'd like to see how you guys mounted the front and rear bumpers.

What kind of brackets did you use?

How did you mount the panel for the rear reflector?

How did you mount the rocker covers?

Although I don't plan on using the GT2 bolted on flares, here is a picture for inspiration (I hope you don't mind Princeton):

Anyone know who sells these bolt on flares?

Kevin Stewart · 10-19-2009, 09:29 PM

you may try mashaw, americaninternationalracing.com b-w getty-design.com , Kevin

MotoSook · 10-20-2009, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by axvel

Love the kit.... Source?

That is a Getty Design wide body kit. Call Neil or Mark at Getty.