Porsche reSee works build

[Michael1234]

What a effort - looks like a knight's armor!

[Flojo]

Great work!

Though I really do think it shealds the lines way too much from fresh air for cooling.
I do accept the argument of the G-cars having rocker panels, though theses do not sit that tight/close and the lines are free in the A-pillar area.
And as compared to tons of racecars having the lines non-shielded in racing, I see no need to do that at all.

[speedo]

Jon,
Did you use an air tool to planish the indents on the jig, or was it all manual? Curious what you anticipate the ratio of air inlets to exhaust to be...or another way of asking, will there be positive pressure in that shroud when complete?

[TheMetalSurgeon]

Speedo ,planning on 5 inlets to 1 exhaust.We will run the system on a current road going 912 with a Polo motor set up and record our findings.Depending on results we may run one size smaller crimped stainless mesh.
I hand/manually chased in the material to the 3 recesses in the jig.thanks

[Canada Kev]

Mmmm, purdy...

[TheMetalSurgeon]

Mocking up a pattern for the air intake ,so we can make in one piece.

[TheMetalSurgeon]

Jig with added definition of lead








forming panel

[TheMetalSurgeon]

Chased in and metal finished

[TheMetalSurgeon]

Staggered in height for maximum efficiency , set of 4 air intake openings.

[jjeffries]

Amazes me how you get the sheet metal to seemingly drape over the former like a cloth, or cheddar melting on an angus burger. John.

[TheMetalSurgeon]

[CalvinC4S]

I am blown away by your craftsmanship, your work is art to say the least.

But i'm scratching my head;
What happens to all the door gaps when the car is on its own suspension at final weight?

I always thought the dimensions change under load.

Maybe that's just myth? But I seem to notice it when using a jack and opening closing doors.

[TheMetalSurgeon]

Originally Posted by CalvinC4S

I am blown away by your craftsmanship, your work is art to say the least.

But i'm scratching my head;
What happens to all the door gaps when the car is on its own suspension at final weight?

I always thought the dimensions change under load.

Maybe that's just myth? But I seem to notice it when using a jack and opening closing doors.

Thank you! nothing happens to the door gaps,i'd only be mildly concerned if it was a convertible and the longitudinals were shot and reconstructed with the aid of bracing.

Coupe ,with perfect inner and outer rockers 100% confidence.Yes its a myth,although id never heard of that before.

thanks again

[78-911SC]

Jon any plans for the bottom of the car. Stripping or repainting?

[RSBob]

Masterful work with cool concepts too boot.

One question about cleaning out your new covers from dirt and grit. Do you intend to just flush it out with a hose? Looks like you have some good drain areas.

[TheMetalSurgeon]

Originally Posted by 78-911SC

Jon any plans for the bottom of the car. Stripping or repainting?

adding and blending original spec undercoating .

[TheMetalSurgeon]

LH upper 40% air intake build



trimming around the headlight bucket

[merbesfield]

Originally Posted by TheMetalSurgeon

Jon, beautiful work as always. Is there a way for all the little rocks and sand to escape out the bottom?

[TheMetalSurgeon]

Originally Posted by merbesfield

Jon, beautiful work as always. Is there a way for all the little rocks and sand to escape out the bottom?

thank you! yes im going to add them details ,just not decided on the form yet.thank you for following along

[TheMetalSurgeon]

LH radiator bracket modification



original RH bracket versus LH aftermarket



Modification begins





converting RH oil vent cover to a LH vent cover





mock up in car