Tripe Posted July 18, 2010 Author Share Posted July 18, 2010 Hehe she's got wise to the value of work now, don't think £5 will buy so much of her time for the next job! Had a go at installing the clamshell today, have been discussing roll hoops/cage options with Dom at SVP, any hoops will need to fit between the back of the seats and the front edge of the shell so it needs a trial fit. Fortunately Porsche made this idiot proof, just needed to drill four holes in the parcel shelf, two on each side. These are positioned nicely so as to go through the rear lid hinge mounts, so plenty of metal to take the strain. Then the cantilever mounting framework bolts on. The clamshell bolts onto the mounts in three places. No more than an hour's work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrPerkles Posted July 18, 2010 Share Posted July 18, 2010 oooo that looks good,you got power now ? lets do some welding in our flip flops Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kieran T Posted July 18, 2010 Share Posted July 18, 2010 (edited) Tripe I know you have researched this - the Clam obviously fits the same coach work line as a targa - but , why is it hinged ? Kieran Edited July 18, 2010 by Kieran T Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whippy930 Posted July 18, 2010 Share Posted July 18, 2010 why is it hinged ? Does the token hood not fit under there when outta use Kieran? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
World Citizen Posted July 18, 2010 Share Posted July 18, 2010 Cheap child labour, genius Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kieran T Posted July 19, 2010 Share Posted July 19, 2010 Does the token hood not fit under there when outta use Kieran? If I had a brain ......... Kieran Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nige Posted July 19, 2010 Share Posted July 19, 2010 (edited) If I had a brain .........Kieran Not for the hood its Tripes SLR'esque airbrake Edited July 19, 2010 by Nige Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Von Twinzig Posted July 19, 2010 Share Posted July 19, 2010 Nice one Jezza, always knew you were a clam fan. Phnarf, phnarf. One question: Will this need to have an SVA when it's finished? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tripe Posted July 19, 2010 Author Share Posted July 19, 2010 On the V5C the targa is listed under vehicle type as a convertible and there are countless targa to cab conversions running round already so I would say not. Clam jousting. Spectator sport of kings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tripe Posted August 1, 2010 Author Share Posted August 1, 2010 Car is now well stripped. Andy came over today to do some welding and eat cake. Objective was to fit the Speedster scuttle. As well as the scuttle the Speedster hinge pillar reinforcements are required. Not available as seperate items from Porsche so bought the whole pillar and drilled the spot welds out to remove the screen supports. First off drilled along the scuttle so it could be plug welded. Then left it to the maestro. A few hours later and Bob's your uncle. A bit more work to do on the screen install, there's a reinforcement plate to be welded into the dash on each side for the inner screen mount bolts, and a bit of tidying up required. Nevertheless good to see it coming together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tebbs Posted August 1, 2010 Share Posted August 1, 2010 That's good progress for a day! It's gonna be bloody awesome Looks like you bought a fantastically solid base car too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aldo Posted August 1, 2010 Share Posted August 1, 2010 looking like a proper speedy already Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johndglynn Posted August 1, 2010 Share Posted August 1, 2010 Welding along the scuttle standing on the floor looks questionable: not that I know anything other than neither of you cowboys cares. I hear Club Autosport are recruiting Good work, what a bargain that car was. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tripe Posted October 9, 2010 Author Share Posted October 9, 2010 what a bargain that car was. Already spent the purchase price again on parts..... A few folk have been asking after the progress on this one. Truth is not as much as I'd have liked. We've had a load of work done around the house this summer and I've been heavily involved in that, but nevertheless managed to move it forward a bit. Most of the body panels have now been bought. Wheels went off to Carlo for a refurb, as usual the workmanship was excellent. The 7s will be going up front: And the 6s won't be going to waste. The guys at the local tyre centre made a great job of fitting the spacesaver tyre from the standard SC spare wheel onto the 6 x 15 Fuch: Bill Insley has rebuilt the gearbox: I've attacked the car again with the spot weld drill bit and the angle grinder: 'Cos it's going retro.... Needs a bit more welding here (seat rails and oil cooler bracket) then it can go off, first up for roll hoops, then for a paint job. Leaving a bit of space in the garage to tackle this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lexz32 Posted October 9, 2010 Share Posted October 9, 2010 Good stuff jeremy one of my fav cars jaz retro speedster so whats the colour scheme going to be ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al_W Posted October 9, 2010 Share Posted October 9, 2010 Great to see your ,progress and what a cool project this is! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tripe Posted October 9, 2010 Author Share Posted October 9, 2010 whats the colour scheme going to be ? Nothing cast in stone yet mate but in a funny kind of way I'm sort of taking inspiration from this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
World Citizen Posted October 9, 2010 Share Posted October 9, 2010 Too new, if retro you should be looking back not forward, about this for inspiration? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johndglynn Posted October 9, 2010 Share Posted October 9, 2010 Is that Italian irony at work? White with black a great look, but maybe play around with a few more ideas before you commit. Consider going full custom like Chris's SWB paint - mix it yourself. Or my T project which is a Fiat colour. Or yummy Aubergine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crisc204 Posted October 13, 2010 Share Posted October 13, 2010 (edited) Good effort! I was reading this thread over lunch today, also I've been looking through old photos to try and lay up a time-line type ad for our company... Not using these but thought they may be of interest. The one on the trolley was (Jaz) Steve's and the other is for sale at the moment after staying with its owner for about 15 years. sorry about lo res quick scan and not the best 35mm camera back then Edited October 13, 2010 by crisc204 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tripe Posted October 27, 2010 Author Share Posted October 27, 2010 Is that red 964 one finished or still in the same state as pictured? Anyway, took a trip to the trimmers today to talk seat options. I picked up a pair of bare Recaro bucket seat shells a few months back (thanks Gary). The jury's out as to to how to have them finished. Mrs Trimmer says pretty much anything is possible, I've narrowed it down to three options. Seat backs will be painted body colour. Bearing in mind it's going retro, what d'ya think? Triple grey as per 964 RS & Speedster Houndstooth as per early 911 Quilted as per premiership footballer's Bentley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hukent Posted October 27, 2010 Share Posted October 27, 2010 Is that red 964 one finished or still in the same state as pictured? Anyway, took a trip to the trimmers today to talk seat options. I picked up a pair of bare Recaro bucket seat shells a few months back (thanks Gary). The jury's out as to to how to have them finished. Mrs Trimmer says pretty much anything is possible, I've narrowed it down to three options. Seat backs will be painted body colour. Bearing in mind it's going retro, what d'ya think? Quilted as per premiership footballer's Bentley Quilted look the DOG's............................ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrPerkles Posted October 27, 2010 Share Posted October 27, 2010 if its going white - quilted,im back end of next week tripe get the curry simmering Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burgundyben Posted October 27, 2010 Share Posted October 27, 2010 Houndstooth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REX Posted October 27, 2010 Share Posted October 27, 2010 Houndstooth. +1 if it's going retro. Quilted for a hoodride! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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