paulmw
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| posted on 5/9/08 at 03:54 PM |
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Porsche 356 replica
Next build hat on.
Has enyone any experience of building a 356 porker replica (aka Doc Hollywood)
I dont want a rebodied Beetle, but something cheapish and fun
Cheers Paul
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welderman
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| posted on 5/9/08 at 04:00 PM |
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does Steve know.
Thank's, Joe
I don't stalk people
http://www.locostbuilders.co.uk/forum/23/viewthread.php?tid=172301
Back on with the Fisher Fury R1
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paulmw
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| posted on 5/9/08 at 04:03 PM |
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It can be a nice surprise when he comes back off holiday.
The wife says the next cars got to have a windscreen and a ?normal? engine. But then what does she know
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welderman
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| posted on 5/9/08 at 04:06 PM |
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ha ha, ye they dont know that much, especially, how much we spend on these cars,  .
Thank's, Joe
I don't stalk people
http://www.locostbuilders.co.uk/forum/23/viewthread.php?tid=172301
Back on with the Fisher Fury R1
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adithorp
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| posted on 5/9/08 at 04:19 PM |
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You've got a 4 cylinder, 4 stroke just like the majority of cars out there. So that's normal...
adrian
"A witty saying proves nothing" Voltaire
http://jpsc.org.uk/forum/
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mr henderson
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| posted on 5/9/08 at 04:33 PM |
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I' ve not heard of one that isn't based on a beetle chassis, apart from an abortion that Banham were offering a good few years ago. That
was based on a Metro, but it didn't (couldn't) work because of the rear wheels, porsche replica needs big wheels and tyres (not low
profiles) to look right and the Metro suspension couldn't accommodate them. The pics in his adverts were of a real 356
John
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adithorp
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| posted on 5/9/08 at 04:40 PM |
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Paul, have you had a look at the April edition of Complete Kit Car. They had an article on Porker replicas.
adrian
ps. Fury's have full screens...
"A witty saying proves nothing" Voltaire
http://jpsc.org.uk/forum/
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adithorp
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| posted on 5/9/08 at 04:43 PM |
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Have you had a look at the April edition Compete Kit Car? (I've got a copy if you want) They had an article on Porker replicas.
adrian
p.s. Some Fury's have full screens...
"A witty saying proves nothing" Voltaire
http://jpsc.org.uk/forum/
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clairetoo
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| posted on 5/9/08 at 04:44 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by adithorp
ps. Fury's have full screens...
And doors........and a hood..........and a heater.....and full trim.........and comfy seats
Well , mine does
[Edited on 5/9/08 by clairetoo]
Its cuz I is blond , innit
Claire xx
Will weld for food......
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TimC
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| posted on 5/9/08 at 04:49 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by mr henderson
I' ve not heard of one that isn't based on a beetle chassis, apart from an abortion that Banham were offering a good few years ago. That
was based on a Metro, but it didn't (couldn't) work because of the rear wheels, porsche replica needs big wheels and tyres (not low
profiles) to look right and the Metro suspension couldn't accommodate them. The pics in his adverts were of a real 356
John
Yes, Mr Henderson is spot on, and for this purpose (slowish wind in the hair motoring) a shortened beetle floorplan is perfectly adaquate. I'd
be tempted to buy one already done rather than a rusty beetle though. Should still only cost a few hundred quid. My mate just sold his spare Karmann
Ghia floorpan which is much more rare for £300.
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McLannahan
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| posted on 5/9/08 at 07:05 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by mr henderson
I' ve not heard of one that isn't based on a beetle chassis, apart from an abortion that Banham were offering a good few years ago. That
was based on a Metro, but it didn't (couldn't) work because of the rear wheels, porsche replica needs big wheels and tyres (not low
profiles) to look right and the Metro suspension couldn't accommodate them. The pics in his adverts were of a real 356
John
What about the Skoda Rapide based ones?
http://www.madabout-kitcars.com/kitcar/kitcar_details.php?64
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mr henderson
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| posted on 5/9/08 at 07:36 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by McLannahan
quote:
Originally posted by mr henderson
I' ve not heard of one that isn't based on a beetle chassis, apart from an abortion that Banham were offering a good few years ago. That
was based on a Metro, but it didn't (couldn't) work because of the rear wheels, porsche replica needs big wheels and tyres (not low
profiles) to look right and the Metro suspension couldn't accommodate them. The pics in his adverts were of a real 356
John
What about the Skoda Rapide based ones?
http://www.madabout-kitcars.com/kitcar/kitcar_details.php?64
I was unaware of that particular Banham kit, but the Skoda would be a much better donor than the Metro
John
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McLannahan
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| posted on 5/9/08 at 08:50 PM |
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Looking into the Rapide though it seems a little rare these days!
About 130bhp in them though - That's a lot pokier than I would have thought!
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Volvorsport
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| posted on 5/9/08 at 08:58 PM |
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in the usa , some are fitted with VTAK honda .
www.dbsmotorsport.co.uk
getting dirty under a bus
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StevieB
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| posted on 5/9/08 at 09:14 PM |
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How about a Westy 11?
I fancy one of those next myself, but maybe a bike engine rather than the A series...
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stevebubs
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| posted on 5/9/08 at 10:44 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by McLannahan
quote:
Originally posted by mr henderson
I' ve not heard of one that isn't based on a beetle chassis, apart from an abortion that Banham were offering a good few years ago. That
was based on a Metro, but it didn't (couldn't) work because of the rear wheels, porsche replica needs big wheels and tyres (not low
profiles) to look right and the Metro suspension couldn't accommodate them. The pics in his adverts were of a real 356
John
What about the Skoda Rapide based ones?
http://www.madabout-kitcars.com/kitcar/kitcar_details.php?64
I knew a bloke that built one of these. Looked a lovely car when finished....but he wasn't very complimentary on the quality of the kit - took a
lot of fettling to get right....
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froggy
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| posted on 6/9/08 at 07:01 AM |
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i re commisioned a skoda based kit recently and it did look ok but the pedals were too far offset and it was a bit poor to drive . good quality shell
though it weighed 925 kg on my brake rollers
[IMG]http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r187/froggy_0[IMG]
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Ivan
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| posted on 6/9/08 at 07:43 AM |
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Get a beetle based body and the plans for Rorty's tube beetle chassis.
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iank
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| posted on 6/9/08 at 10:34 AM |
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I was going to suggest buying a shell and fabricating a tube chassis to suit, but Rorty's backbone chassis is a good thought if you strengthen
it as he suggests.
http://www.rorty-design.com/content/beetle.htm
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Never argue with an idiot. They drag you down to their level, then beat you with experience.
Anonymous
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gazza285
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| posted on 6/9/08 at 07:44 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by paulmw
I dont want a rebodied Beetle
Can't afford a real one then?
To quote Wikipedia,
"While the 356's body was an original design by Porsche employee Erwin Komenda, its mechanicals (including engine, suspension and chassis)
were derived from the Volkswagen."
DO NOT PUT ON KNOB OR BOLLOCKS!
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ettore bugatti
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| posted on 7/9/08 at 02:48 PM |
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Porsche did change a lot of parts during the 356 production so it isn't really a beetle anymore.
Although a Beetle donor is better for a 356 replica then a Cortina is for a Cobra...
I would love to have 356 replica coupe one day. Are there any made?
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