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Fri Feb 08, 2019 5:20 pm

My Vdubs been on jack stands for over 20 yrs & Im finally getting started back on it.
Here is a list of some of the mods....some over 20yrs old:
Porsche 996 front brakes
Porsche 993 headlights
Porsche Boxster 18” wheels
Carbon fiber hood
Carbon fiber dash
Custom running boards made from plastic rain gutters from Lowe’s
Suicide doors
2332 48 dell motor yet to be started
5 speed transmission(Transform) the early 90s

Fri Feb 08, 2019 5:29 pm

Ignore beat up bumper...I’m using it as a test fit for a custom bumpers I’m working on. I also plan to add a removal apron.
Once I fire up the motor I will pull it out to start Turbo mods which will include upgraded heads, turbo exhaust and Fitech EFI.

Planning new paint job....possible Nardo Grey like this:

https://www.yellowbullet.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1506098

Fri Feb 08, 2019 9:26 pm

Bad ass, great body mods. Are the doors suicide?

Fri Feb 08, 2019 9:36 pm

sovereignsamba wrote: Bad ass, great body mods. Are the doors suicide?

Yes....I wanted hidden hinges and the body shop guy convinced me that it would be easier to pull it off with suicide doors, otherwise I would have preferred the doors to open in their stock form.

Sat Feb 09, 2019 12:17 pm

I assumed suicide for that exact reason.. Good stuff man, glad to see a backburnered project get some attention. I'll be following this thread. Super interesting car, can't wait to see what happens next.

Sat Feb 09, 2019 6:12 pm

Disassembled and reconditioned wheels

Taking measurements to mock up brake install

Seats and steering wheel

Sat Feb 09, 2019 6:43 pm

Very nice. Will there be an engine lid?

Max

Sat Feb 09, 2019 7:29 pm

Max Welton wrote: Very nice. Will there be an engine lid?

Max

I recently picked up a nice 67 decklid & CCC makes a nice thick fiberglass 67 apron. I plan to do a removable apron.

Sat Feb 09, 2019 7:45 pm

Cool. The apron in your engine picture actually looks like it may be removable.

Nice car.

Max

Sat Feb 09, 2019 8:56 pm

Max Welton wrote: Cool. The apron in your engine picture actually looks like it may be removable.

Nice car.

Max

I had steel fenders that were widened 1” and the bodyshop lined up the steel fenders perfectly with the 66 apron. I have since changed to the CCC 1.25” fenders which you can see is way off on the drivers side. When I install the CCC 67 fiberglass removable apron I will fix the misalignment.

Sun Feb 10, 2019 12:24 pm

Looks good. I am building a 67 convertible German looker now. This is good for inspiration.

Sun Feb 10, 2019 12:50 pm

reedwesd wrote: Looks good. I am building a 67 convertible German looker now. This is good for inspiration.

Hi reedwesd,
Just checked out some of the pixs from your gallery. I believe I can get some good ideas and motivation from you....I will be watching your progress!

Mon Feb 11, 2019 6:03 am

I like the color and mods, look nice and well thought out! What are the pods on the sides? Vents for rear brakes?

Mon Feb 11, 2019 8:26 am

Bashr52 wrote: I like the color and mods, look nice and well thought out! What are the pods on the sides? Vents for rear brakes?

Ducting into the engine compartment for either oil cooler and/or intercooler for turbo or both. I want to have options and I like the look!

Tue Feb 12, 2019 11:46 am

Looks great! I too have a German Look Super that was started from a total from 1999 that I plan on having on the road this Summer. What are you planning on running for side mirrors and exhaust? I made the steel rear apron on mine removable also. Much easier to do everything engine related.

Tue Feb 12, 2019 2:37 pm

beetlenut wrote: Looks great! I too have a German Look Super that was started from a total from 1999 that I plan on having on the road this Summer. What are you planning on running for side mirrors and exhaust? I made the steel rear apron on mine removable also. Much easier to do everything engine related.

I have a 1-5/8” sidewinder currently installed. For side mirrors I’m planning to use the 1st Gen. Mazda Miata mirrors. I had them on my VW previous....I like their shape. Fits the VW round body.

These:
https://rev9autosport.com/jet-stream-mirror-cover.html

Wed Oct 14, 2020 4:48 pm

Almost done with the wife’s home remodeling projects and in about 30 days I get to get back on my 20 yr old project!

*finish running boards
*create custom bumpers out of stock 67 blades with carbon fiber overlay
*front/rear turn signals
*removable apron
*1st gen miata mirrors
*porsche boxster rear brembos
Finished in Porsche GT Silver like this⬇️
https://www.caricos.com/cars/p/porsche/2021_porsche_911_turbo_s/images/57.html

Fri Oct 23, 2020 12:53 pm

Momo steering wheel and replica Bride seats with the hardshell backs. I plan to paint the hardshell back in a color that matches the blue on the Momo. The inserts on the seat will be done in the Golf GTI like this except in the blue strip plaid.
https://car-bone.pl/shop/seat-upholstery/

Exterior, rollcage, and tunnel will be painted in Porsche GT Silver
https://www.porschearlington.com/used/Porsche/2018...7051ae.htm

Mon Dec 21, 2020 11:37 am

Was thinking of doing a 1” bumper drop but now not sure based on my current ride height. What do you think? I’m also thinking about loping off a few inches from both ends of the bumper blade and welding sheet metal to the upper edge of the bumper to fill in opening between bumper and body to get that one piece look.

Thanks
Derrick

Mon Dec 21, 2020 2:04 pm

Sorta the look I’m trying to get!