My 1989 911 Project (Sorry, non-E30, non-BMW content)

[schwannman]

ep3 daily ftw! yours owns mine tho... lol good luck with the porsche, judging by your other cars it is gonna turn out tight as fuuuuck!

[UNHCLL]

Chris, thanks and absolutely! That would be a blast.

Tell me your thoughts on the exhaust. I went back and forth for a few days with Mario discussing options. Probably drove him a bit crazy with my indecision.

Depends, do you want dual single tips or dual quad tips... OR single dual tips on the left?

I think dual singles exiting on either side would look downright awesome. Maybe even with a little ovalization.

[constructor]

I spoke with Mario at VSR and toured some of their projects. I liked what I heard and saw, so decided to take the 911 there to have the work done.

I don't like the impact bumpers on these cars and find it amusing that so many people years ago "updated" early 911's with these abominations.

I thought about back dating the car to pre 1974, but decided against that since this is a low mileage version of a somewhat rare appearance package. The beauty of the RUF style bumpers, other than the fact that they are the best looking bumpers for an 80's era 911, are that they bolt on using existing holes so that the car can go back to original without surgery.

Progress from a few weeks back:

Front bumper being test fit.










Dent repair in process




Thinking about the exhaust

[constructor]

Depends, do you want dual single tips or dual quad tips... OR single dual tips on the left?

I think dual singles exiting on either side would look downright awesome. Maybe even with a little ovalization.

That's what I wanted at first, but I had a lot of trouble with that decision. For some reason I have no issues with big stainless tips on my stock M20 powered E30, but felt that I was somehow lying if I went too flashy with the tips on the unmodified 3.2. I don't know.

So what I finally decided was dual singles exiting on either side, but downturned with no cutout in the valence. Dual yes, but not drawing too much attention. Thoughts?

[constructor]

August 14th Update:

It was time to deal with the fitment issues of aftermarket fiberglass parts.

My research uncovered 4 or 5 "reputable" manufacturers for aftermarket RUF CTR (Yellowbird) bumpers. Originals, I believe, were almost 4 times the cost of the most expensive aftermarket parts. I went with Getty Designs even though they had the highest prices, since feedback was very good and they seemed very knowledgeable. Better parts up front, less time in the shop.

Well, it turns out that these will take a bit of work to look just right.











Fitment issues:

lighting doesn't sit flush. Mounting points will be modified so that they will be flush when completed.














The most upsetting part is that the front bumper was not quite symmetrical. The driver side is 1/2" shorter at the wheel well. This will also be fixed.

Correct:




Incorrect:





It will need different seals at the rear to get it right. The car originally did not have rubber seals where the accordions were.

[constructor]

August 25th Update:

The trunk comes apart.

Gas tank out of the car for refinishing. This side looks fine, but there are deep gouges on the bottom right.


Rodent nest remnants


There is the rodent's nest








Rust below the battery tray





The exhaust tip is cut off the original hot dog muffler and a new outlet is cut on the opposite side. Single downturned round tips will terminate just below the valence on both sides. I will see how I like the clean look. Maybe the exhaust needs more expression. I don't know. Tips are not yet fabricated in these pictures. They were in the middle of fabrication when I was there.






No signs of oil leaks



Damage free undercarriage

[Wh33lhop]

Thanks for posting, I haven't seen a good clean classic 911 in awhile--I'll be following this thread.

And that interior is MINT.

[constructor]

Thanks for posting, I haven't seen a good clean classic 911 in awhile--I'll be following this thread.

And that interior is MINT.

Thanks,

I will post updates as I get them. I am hoping to get it cleaned up for a PCA concourse in the end of September.

[e30slut]

love your taste in cars.. Looks good man

That cab looks awesome

[constructor]

love your taste in cars.. Looks good man

That cab looks awesome

Thank you very much.

Enjoy your swap. Should be a blast ;).

[UNHCLL]

:pimp:

I installed the CF roof overlay today.
I'll download and post the photos tonight for everyone.

[constructor]

:pimp:

I installed the CF roof overlay today.
I'll download and post the photos tonight for everyone.

It is just a sticker or vinyl correct? I don't want the thickness of real CF to ruin the cars lines.

[CAOSyAMOR]

I demand an update!:hitler:

[D-rock]

Why was the car getting destroyed? Should be fun to fix up the e30 m3 is also yours?

[constructor]

I demand an update!:hitler:

Soon, I promise. I was out of town for a week. The car is in final paint this week. I will post pictures from where we left off to completion.

Why was the car getting destroyed? Should be fun to fix up the e30 m3 is also yours?

My dad is not the most careful driver. Also my parents moved a few times and contractors were working in their garage where the car was kept.

The E30 M3 was mine. It has been sold and awaits delivery to the new owner.