Trust but Verify, I broke my own rule. .

[Fixer]

Slide pullers and poly filler can 'fix' anything...

That's actually a pretty easy fix.

[Arne]

Slide pullers and poly filler can 'fix' anything...

That's actually a pretty easy fix.

Yes, it was. The left rear quarter panel was a bit tougher, but I don't have good pictures of that handy.

[Fixer]

Yes, it was. The left rear quarter panel was a bit tougher, but I don't have good pictures of that handy.

Great, good luck with the repairs and when on the road. We do all this work and it's always in the back of my mind at least whether a dope on their phone will put the car back into the shop.

[Fixer]

Fuel door went away. I haven't added it up yet but a decent weight savings when you consider all of parts of the stock fuel door assembly. These fenders
get final shaping still. After I'm done with the fitting the trunk lid I'll remove the fenders and get this fuel door delete perfect. It won't need body filler. It was very close but welding heat distorts. I'll have easy access to both sides after I remove the wings. You build these cars, take them apart, paint and build them again.



https://youtu.be/eoEI7PywOLY up

[sithot]

Fine craftsmanship here.

This is the kind of stuff you never see, i.e. before, during and after.

BTW, can we agree that lumber is easier to work with?

[gtBen]

BTW, can we agree that lumber is easier to work with?

Yes, and it doesn't rust

[Eminence Gris]

This is a fantastic project. Aspirational. Thank you for documenting the process!

[Arne]

Great, good luck with the repairs and when on the road. We do all this work and it's always in the back of my mind at least whether a dope on their phone will put the car back into the shop.

Thanks! I wish I could say I was doing the work myself, but I know my skill set, and this type of work isn't included. I have to pay skilled people for this.

As for keeping out of the shop later, years of motorcycling in traffic and on the road has honed my defensive driving skills and awareness of other potential hazards. That and some seriously bright LED brake lights...

[Fixer]

Thanks! I wish I could say I was doing the work myself, but I know my skill set, and this type of work isn't included. I have to pay skilled people for this.

As for keeping out of the shop later, years of motorcycling in traffic and on the road has honed my defensive driving skills and awareness of other potential hazards. That and some seriously bright LED brake lights...

I hear that. I just pull over and let the texters behind me pass. Your Porsche looks great.
I do blinker LEDs btw, they catch people's attention. I was rear ended in my Carrera (3,2) in 09 and it messed it up pretty bad. She jumped out of her minivan with her thumb on her phone still. Her kids were screaming "we hit Sally!"

[Fixer]

Engine lid was 12,6 pounds now 10. More drilling and Dremel cleanup needed still. More tightening up of the hand formed (dont try this at home) louvers needed too but they're getting nice and smooth.

The steel longhood will be PITA to lighten but I have to try to lighten it a bit. They weigh 38 lbs iirc.

https://youtu.be/hLymNbqYCT0

I'm hoping along with looking badass my large louvers actually lower intake temperatures.