Porsche 911 RS Tribute Build - Backdate Rear Bumper Fit
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This week I turn my attention to the rear of this Porsche 911 RS Tribute Build. Several impact bumper parts needed to be cut away and in doing so I caught my Porsche on fire....ooops! The fiberglass bumper initial fit was horrible, so I ended up cutting into three pieces to make it fit. Lots of attention to detail was given to the rear latch panel so the backdate doesn't look like a slapped together kit car.
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This video series filmed in my home workshop highlights the technical details of my classic car restoration (An aircooled Porsche 911). I’m starting with a stripped out shell from 1974 and backdating it to the earlier longhood look. (Backdated Porsche means to make it look older than it is). It’s not easy to build a car in a small garage but I hope to inspire other gearhead minded people like me to build something cool with DIY style.
In the first few episodes I will focus on the autobody metalwork to transform this junker into something fun to drive. Extensive metal fabrication is needed to give the body the wide and low stance that I'm looking for. Metal fab can be time consuming but its the detail that set each car project build apart from the rest. My classic Porsche strives to be unique with custom hotrod touches throughout. There will be some rust repair in the front trunk area including the infamous suspension pan...home fab style.
I plan to update weekly videos detailing the customization of my classic sports car. This is a low budget build so I plan to make many of the custom parts myself wherever possible. I hope you enjoy my car vlog that will hopefully become an autocross racer or track car someday.
Engine plans are 3.0L+ with individual throttle bodies ITB
Custom brakes and suspensions mods are also planned.
Please stay tuned for all updates on this project series.
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My Classic Car Restoration Future Plans
I plan to modify the suspension and brakes with improved aftermarket parts from Elephant Racing and Tarett Engineering as money and time allows. Larger brakes from a late model Boxster will be used since this car didn’t come with any brakes and they seem to be the best bang for the buck. The engine will be from a later Porsche 911 to with at least 3.0 liters and I hope to use a custom individual throttle bodies with a modern injection system and software.
In other words, this build will be a mashup of all Porsche’s best years. The classic look of the early lightweight body with a more modern air-cooled drivetrain. Call it a restomod or hotrod if you like, but I’m going to make it my own with custom touches along the way. Please join me in this detailed restoration journey.
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thats fire was crazy, well man the build looks nice, i think if i do a rs tribute im going to use a 70`s chassis.
@GarageTimeAutoResto
Жыл бұрын
Good call if you can find an early 70$ chassis!
@MIKEZG
Жыл бұрын
@@GarageTimeAutoResto there out there, but they're not going to be cheap
Nice work and good reminder to check the inspection date on your fire extinguisher regularly - I must go and check my workshop extinguishr now!
@GarageTimeAutoResto
6 жыл бұрын
Dominic Peterson Yes! Best tip ever. That needs to work when you need it. Mine was at least 9 years old I never used it.
I need to replace all my extinguishers, too.
@GarageTimeAutoResto
Жыл бұрын
Yep, I should have a smoke alarm, ha ha
I just subscribed, I think you have great skills and very interesting to watch. Porsche 911 has always been my dream car and it's exciting to see you make progress each time. Can't wait to see the final result!
@GarageTimeAutoResto
6 жыл бұрын
Vincent T. Thank you. I'm just an average Joe working in my home garage. My goal is to nudge others into ambitious project too. Thanks for subscribing!
Awesome - thanks again for sharing these videos. Very informative.
@GarageTimeAutoResto
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Enjoy your memorial day weekend.
Moving along quickly now 👍 I wish we could purchase Aircraft Stripper here in the U.K. ☹️ Keep up the great work 🤗
@GarageTimeAutoResto
6 жыл бұрын
Mark Shepherd Oh bummer that stuff isn't available where you are. Just more elbow grease needed I guess.
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6 жыл бұрын
Garage Time - Auto Resto Yep, unfortunately the good paint strippers were banned over here several years back as it contained Dichloromethane which was used as a general anaesthetic in victorian era and is incredibly toxic if breathed in... I guess we have EU regulations BS to blame for that 🤷♂️
A very interesting video. Are you concerned that removing so much steel is going to weaken the car to the point that you'll have much less protection in an accident than Porsche originally engineered into the car? Thanks.
@GarageTimeAutoResto
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks! The material removed backdates the car to the previous year, 1973. 1974 included the impact bumpers to comply with the US 5 mph crash test. So my car won't pass this test, but in terms of my safety in a larger crash, I don't think this bumper metal makes a difference. The engine and rear roll cage should offer some needed protection. I worry more about a front or side collision in a Porsche.
@tim2468
5 жыл бұрын
I know what you mean. With all of the distracted drivers on the road and the drunks it's more dangerous than ever. I would still wonder if all of the material you have removed would weaken the structure. German engineering is pretty thorough so removal of steel would be a big concern for me and others.
Those look like RSR bumpers, wider than RS
@GarageTimeAutoResto
6 жыл бұрын
Must be RSR. Good call.
@kevpow56
6 жыл бұрын
Garage Time - Auto Resto Are you sure you have the correct 1973 Rs rear fenders? Looks like a narrow body from the video?
@GarageTimeAutoResto
6 жыл бұрын
Kevin Powers Hi, you are correct theses fenders in the video are the original narrow body fenders. I'm going to replace them with RS flares In a future video. My biggest concern is the width at the tailights. I don't like the shelf sticking out near the tail lights created by bumper. The RS flares are wider but they won't affect the area around the lights.
@kevpow56
6 жыл бұрын
Garage Time - Auto Resto Makes sense, maybe you should install the correct fender widths before trimming the bumper? But yes it won’t change around the lights, good point! Keep up the great videos! Love it
@GarageTimeAutoResto
6 жыл бұрын
Agree. This week I'm finishing the rear latch area and I might have a steel license panel in time to trial fit. Then its on to the rear fenders which will be interesting on my budget.