Mike's latest 911 project.

[Mike]

Enjoy the photos, we are lucky to have so many great Porsche shops in San Diego!!!

Two years ago John Simone expertly rebodied my 69 911.
Mine's the one on the right.

But lately I thought a vintage shape might be fun for street touring So Cal back roads.

So I brought home a 74 RSR body kit.

Remember back 5 years ago to John Simone's drop dead red RSR?
It's been two years and I am thrilled to have the 911 back at John Simone's garage.
Here's a couple of photos after a couple of days work.
John building a large flange for the rear 3/4 fender.

This weekend we'll do the bumpers.



Jae Lee at Mirage is going to build some center knock off BBS replica rims.
17x11s and 13s for street tires.
From this

to something like this...

What color should we paint it.

This wine red/no metalic is on the list...

Mark Tyler at Qualtech in Misson valley will be handeling all the paint agan.
Here's Mark Tyler and his painter just after they painted my last 911.

So help me out and suggest a color for the 74 RSR.
What color would look best for a street RSR with gold wheels?

[kurquhart]

I think that the Ferrari burgundy would look stunning.

[Dan Chambers]

Mike, Mike, Mike ... I love what you've done with your retirement.

As for color ideas, maybe you should look up the photos of the IROC 911 series they had at Riverside Raceway back in the 70's. There were some cool colors back then: Viper Green, Triple Black, a Blue, a Yellow, etc.

Of course, I'd paint it black since it would complement the wheels nicely, but you already have a black 911 with flairs (Turbo look, anyway) so maybe that's redundant. Is there any reason not to go with white? Afterall, you'll be swapping out panels for street and track, yes? You could go all white, and since you won't have A/C, maybe it'll help keep you cool on those East County roads?

Good luck with the project.

[993Panzer]

Mike,

I love the new body style. Paint it either white or the Ferrari burgundy.I like the white and green body style too. I have one request.

Bring the car to the track so we can see it in action and talk to you in person. That car was built to drive, with whatever body style. Come and play with us. You need to drive it. Come to Buttonwillow in Nov. You know you'll have a blast driving and making excuses with the rest of as to why Jad, Kris and Martin are faster than us.

[Dan Chambers]

I like the white and green body style too.

My understanding is, the pan will be the base of two "modular" set-ups: the "70's" look, and the "993" look. He'll have 2 cars in one. So, basing it in white might complement both?

Are you still going with the "modular" idea, Mike?

Dan'o

[John Straub]

Mike,

Go with "Signal Orange"...can't wait to see it.

John

[Erik K]

Now obviosly my first paint color suggestion would be Toyota (smurf) blue.
But we all know there can only be one smurf car, atleast in San Diego.

One of my favorites has always been Viper Green.

[Bob Gagnon]

Mike,

Go with "Signal Orange"...can't wait to see it.

John

+1 here with John on Signal Orange

Blood Orange would look nice as well

I know the BBS wheels are period correct, but I think there are 917/RSR Replica wheels and knock off kits out there that would really make the car look great.

Wheels on car below are from Race Car Replica I believe

[John Straub]

If you go with the 917 wheels...I like the look of "black" for them, just like Erik's post.

[Mike]

If you go with the 917 wheels...I like the look of "black" for them, just like Erik's post.

Agree, the ultimate wheel.

+1 here with John on Signal Orange
Blood Orange would look nice as well
Wheels on car below are from Race Car Replica I believe

I like that deep rear wheel barrel!
Rears 15x14 inches wide with a 10 inch deep barrel, like the 917.
These sources start @ $8k up 4 rims and towers.
http://www.zuffenhaus.us/917wheels.html
http://www.duttondirect.com/dealers/profile/company:kraft+werkz

I'll need some wide 15 inch tires, $2k for 4 will last 10k miles.
23/62-15 MICHELIN TB15 COURSE

http://store.coker.com/15-quot-tire-amp-wheel-sizes.html
Yvonne will think 911s are expensive.

If you don't want the knock off issues.
This 5 bolt replica for under $3k made in So Cal.


Orange and to little lesser degree other bright impact colors get the most votes.
Mark K and Randy Wells (freelances 911 features) both said orange too.
1 Jaeger header, now I can't own an orange car.
Quesnel is immune to it, I'm not.

Erik I like the old Lewis shade of Viper green.
Is that photo lime green/chartreuse?

David ( our next president? ) can I hang with you like Erik?
I hope to be at Buttonwillow even if just to help.
http://s148.photobucket.com/albums/s39/TedDrake/?action=view&current=ErikSOWpt2.flv

Dano yeah 2 in 1, whacky race car stuff.

KQ that red and gold play well.
Just call it garnet red.

thanks for the feedback, very cool.

Anyone seen Phoenix red? 74 914 color it was on the list.

as was this other rosso.

A chilled (not bruised) shot of orange.

[Bob Gagnon]

Of course you will need some of these to go behind the wheels. Zuffenhaus makes nice stuff!!!

[Autobahn]

[993Panzer]

Mike,

I doubt there would be any problem of you hanging with me. I'd be a rolling chicane to you. I'll point you by and try to keep up for as long as I can. It will be fun.

[Gary Burch]

But lately I thought a vintage shape might be fun for street touring So Cal back roads.

Great idea- Went out early Sunday morning. Took Lyons Valley to Descanzo and beyond. If you need a driving fix or to get back in touch with how good a Porsche really is, east county roads are the ticket.

[Greg Phillips]

But lately I thought a vintage shape might be fun for street touring So Cal back roads.

Great idea- Went out early Sunday morning. Took Lyons Valley to Descanzo and beyond. If you need a driving fix or to get back in touch with how good a Porsche really is, east county roads are the ticket.

Don't use the "ticket" word when discussing driving the back roads

Greg