Mark Morrissey Posted November 6, 2008 Share Posted November 6, 2008 (edited) This is my 1978SC backdate project that has been on the burner for nearly 3 years. I'm very excited to finally have it painted. Best regards, Mark Edited November 6, 2008 by Mark Morrissey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swift911 Posted November 6, 2008 Share Posted November 6, 2008 Welcome to IB. Looks like you have a great project going there, it's always good to see what people are up to. Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Morrissey Posted November 6, 2008 Author Share Posted November 6, 2008 Here's the front of the car Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Morrissey Posted November 7, 2008 Author Share Posted November 7, 2008 As long as I'm at it. Here's some vital statistics: I've shifted directions quite a few times. I wish I could have done a nice LWB 911R or an ST or TR re-creation but I realized it wouldn't be as authentic looking as I would have wanted. So I decided on a mixture of influences from those cars plus the RS. Here is a list of some of the updates: Fiberglass RS front and rear bumpers, front fenders, hood and ducktail. 911R plastic door handles. RS door panels. 911R taillights. 911R style plastic front vent windows with vent bubble. 911R rear quarter windows with vents and drip tray. Center fill gas tank with 110mm Blau cap. Removed sunroof. 7 and 8 original Fuchs reconditioned in the RSR style by Harvey Weidman. Fully rebuild 915 with 7:31 ring, LSD and case modification from WEVO. WEVO short shifter. WEVO engine and transmission mounts. SSIs Bilstein sports S alloy front calipers. 10,000 rpm tach. 180 mph speedo. Original Cibie Pallas. ST seats from Stefan. No radio. A/C removed 6 point Sabelt harnesses. Full bolt in cage. The interior will be completely gutted with no insulation. Engine is a stock 3 liter, that has been rebuilt. I've added Webers and it's been nicely detailed. I couldn't afford to do much with engine mods. Maybe in the future. I've shed a lot of weight. I wish I had kept track of how much. I'll weigh it when it's done. This car should be a lot of fun. Thanks guys. I'll update as things happen. Mark Morrissey Redone wheels and new seats. Had the dash and gauges done too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tea boy Posted November 7, 2008 Share Posted November 7, 2008 project that has been on the burner for nearly 3 years. You can't rush a good job. Looks nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REX Posted November 7, 2008 Share Posted November 7, 2008 Been following over on pelican Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Morrissey Posted November 7, 2008 Author Share Posted November 7, 2008 Nice to know. Thanks. Great board you guys have over here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Morrissey Posted November 9, 2008 Author Share Posted November 9, 2008 The hood is back finally and in position for a few photos. I thinks the color combination is really striking. Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Morrissey Posted January 14, 2009 Author Share Posted January 14, 2009 (edited) Many of you may have seen updates over in Pelican but I'm so excited about the progress, I just have to post over here too! Cheers, Mark Edited January 17, 2009 by Mark Morrissey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tea boy Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 Many of you may have seen updates over in Pelican but I'm so excited about the progress, I just have to post over here too!Cheers, Mark Looking nice Mark. Anyone got a link to the pelican thread? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrPerkles Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 (edited) Didnt realise you were on here Mark nice project Free PG Tips Edited January 14, 2009 by MrPerkles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Den 1979 SC Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 Love the colour combination Mark. It's shaping up lovely D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Morrissey Posted January 14, 2009 Author Share Posted January 14, 2009 Looking nice Mark. Anyone got a link to the pelican thread? Thanks Teaboy: Here's the link: http://forums.pelicanparts.com/showthread.php?t=429999 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johndglynn Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 Somehow I missed this - looks great Mark, well done and welcome buddy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runnersp Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 Lovely looking car and kudos to you for the tasty steering wheels! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Morrissey Posted January 17, 2009 Author Share Posted January 17, 2009 Thanks you guys. Much appreciated. Almost 3 years in the making, you can imagine how great it will be to finally drive it! M. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Morrissey Posted March 7, 2009 Author Share Posted March 7, 2009 Cage is going in. Actually spent 2 weeks getting the paint laid down correctly on the floorboards if you can believe it. That drove me nuts. I've been promise the car will be finished by April. Still have to weld the knee bar and side bars in. I have high hopes for some serious progress in the coming weeks. Cheers, Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johndglynn Posted March 7, 2009 Share Posted March 7, 2009 This is a really great looking car Mark - is it your shop with the Rollers or someone else's? Love those old RRs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesworth Posted March 7, 2009 Share Posted March 7, 2009 Can't wait to see this one finished Mark. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Morrissey Posted March 7, 2009 Author Share Posted March 7, 2009 This is a really great looking car Mark - is it your shop with the Rollers or someone else's? Love those old RRs. Hi John, Not my shop. But my good friends: R.O.C.S. in Belleville, New Jersey: have been Rolls Royce and Bentley specialists for many years here in the states. They have always loved the Porsche cars. Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtkkz Posted February 8, 2010 Share Posted February 8, 2010 looks great mark thanks for purchasing our rally muffler, post a video, would love to hear it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Morrissey Posted June 10, 2010 Author Share Posted June 10, 2010 Hi Jon, Love the muffler. I'll work on a vid... Shot of the finished car Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Morrissey Posted June 10, 2010 Author Share Posted June 10, 2010 ... a few more Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burgundyben Posted June 10, 2010 Share Posted June 10, 2010 Looking good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bertroex Posted June 10, 2010 Share Posted June 10, 2010 Mark thats awesome: sycip, monza 370mm, reeds fuchs, backdate, fantastic colour combo. Well done man- inspiring! Many happy miles, Bert Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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