Bumble Bee Racer (aka das Boot) Almost, Ready for the Dance |
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Bumble Bee Racer (aka das Boot) Almost, Ready for the Dance |
Porsche Rescue |
Oct 19 2005, 05:09 PM
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Saving and Enjoying Old Porsches Group: Members Posts: 2,978 Joined: 31-December 02 From: Bend, Oregon Member No.: 64 Region Association: None |
We have ignition and are near lift off. Rain or shine das Boot will autocross Sunday.
Many thanks to Club member Jeff Hines (sixnotfour) who built a 2.7 engine to replace the Motormeister grenade. The cost of the fresh engine was extremely reasonable. Jeff also supplied some Webers and a flywheel/clutch. He modified the cooler and made a custom metal line to the tank. When I was having trouble tuning it he made a special trip to Portland from north of Seattle and re-jetted the carbs, then went home and mailed me some larger venturis. I can't thank him enough. I also need to thank JP Stein who loaned me his engine jack, built my shift rod, helped light the fire last month and otherwise held my hand. Now to the cosmetics: Here is the way she looked on arrival. Attached image(s) |
SirAndy |
Nov 2 2005, 10:52 PM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,669 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
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BEE DRIVEN |
Nov 2 2005, 11:09 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 706 Joined: 9-August 04 From: Southeast Michigan Member No.: 2,497 |
Thank you Jeff! The rear of the car is a tough one,but Jim maybe the one to pull-off a paint job. This image separates the spoiler stripe even more from the bumper to create other opportunities for graphic break-ups. Jim you should get black vinyl tape in all widths from 1/8 to 2" and tape off your car before going with the paint. When designing cars we do that all the time to work out surfaces. Tape-off the black areas,and add a black vinyl pin stripe,than take photos and see what it will looks like. Low cost,and time . Attached thumbnail(s) |
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BEE DRIVEN |
Nov 2 2005, 11:21 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 706 Joined: 9-August 04 From: Southeast Michigan Member No.: 2,497 |
Well Jim, I will leave you with this last image for tonight. It's a take off from the third one,but with some decals to give it life. I will come up with a few more in the coming days. Nick. Attached thumbnail(s) |
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drgchapman |
Nov 3 2005, 06:52 AM
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Current Stable Group: NoClassifiedAccess Posts: 922 Joined: 20-September 04 From: Portland, OR Member No.: 2,789 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Wow, Nick looks great. The snow plow lives! JIm, Go with the new paint scheme on the front. I like the blended rear stripe into the bumper. Very good looking. Also the custom numbers are way better that the stickies on there now. But, will it make you faster? More yellow=More faster
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maf914 |
Nov 3 2005, 07:56 AM
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Not a Guru! Group: Members Posts: 3,049 Joined: 30-April 03 From: Central Florida Member No.: 632 Region Association: None |
Nick, Nice work. The addition of the black to top of the front air dam and to the rear bumper rubber really lightens the previous bulky appearance.
Jim, Nice car. I too like the look of the yellow Revolutions. I also like the silver street Revolutions. I have black center RFX's on my car, and I sometimes wish I had gone with the silver instead. |
Porsche Rescue |
Nov 3 2005, 10:07 AM
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Saving and Enjoying Old Porsches Group: Members Posts: 2,978 Joined: 31-December 02 From: Bend, Oregon Member No.: 64 Region Association: None |
Nick, thank you very much. Please continue as you have time. Your suggestion to use tape to "test" the look will be put to use.
Do you have the ability to create and supply some of the graphics (numbers) you have created? Gary seems to think mine are a bit tacky (I do too after seeing yours)! |
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