O-G 26 - Early911S 2407
Normally, when I build an ST I like to use metal rear bumpers as well as front steel bumper but Nick wanted to use the rear fiberglass bumper he had for his ST so I did. It came out great! If you add flares it's just as much work getting the bumpers right as the flares. I like to flare the 72's as upgrades like aluminum trailing arms are a direct bolt on. Then add the big engine, brakes etc. But, I like all 72's. When you want an ST it's hard to get it out of your head until you do it.
72S, 72T now ST
. . . what about a '72 w/ M471? --- aka 'lightweight' . . .
http://www.early911sregistry.org/for...cial-Sport-73S
. . . prolly as rare a car as Porsche ever built . . .
. . . + no flairs
PS: 'MC' = Monaco
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Thanks guys for your continued thoughts and suggestions. At this very moment....but still SO much time available to change my mind - is perhaps to keep the stock fenders as this is a really straight and unrusted example with original sheetmetal.
I've built a bunch of '72 hot rods. My philosophy is that if the car still has its original englne, everything you do should be reversible.
Lucky for me, I've found a couple '72 rollers missing engines (that was back when $15K or less would buy a roller) and dropped in 3.2s, which to my mind are the perfect power balance for the chassis. The most recent '72/3.2s I'v built, I've left narrow. Matter of personal taste.
This particular donor car was a Sepia Sportomatic with missng drivetrain. Became a Beige Gray with 3.2 Motronic/915.
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I would stay narrow as well using the red 'M471' 2.4S as a template.
Last edited by steve shea; 12-07-2017 at 12:38 PM.
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I couldn’t agree more! Keep it narrow bodied for that stealthy understated classic look. That’s why I just couldn’t resist buying this gem. Car is just finishing up having the fuel delivery system converted to EFI/ITB’s by Al Kosmal. Can’t wait to take delivery right before Christmas. What a great present to myself! Came with full S trim and still has original sport seats.
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