Heard there was going to be a new indie in Moreton in Marsh

[Wozy68]

But turning into the industrial park it's situated on for a quick look. I didn't expect quite this.

Wow.



Not open yet it seems, but that's a lot of lovely aircooled Porsche on display upstairs in the window.

[thegoose]

The premises look very impressive. This project, less so: http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...

[Wozy68]

thegoose said:

The premises look very impressive. This project, less so: http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...

Blimey. See what you mean.

To be honest I didn't grasp they were going to rip old Porsche apart and make them into older Porsches.

I had visions of popping down there and getting my 911 corner weighted and such like.

Oh dear

[thegoose]

Wozy68 said:

Blimey. See what you mean.

To be honest I didn't grasp they were going to rip old Porsche apart and make them into older Porsches.

I had visions of popping down there and getting my 911 corner weighted and such like.

Oh dear

Hey, there's two sides to every story, so maybe the customer was given options and prices and made his decisions from there, even if they're not what you or I would have done or what was recommended?

If you're nearby there's no harm in popping in, they may have good geo equipment and (more importantly) someone who really knows how to use it.

[mollytherocker]

Are they allowed to use that Porsche Font?

[Wozy68]

thegoose said:

Wozy68 said:

Blimey. See what you mean.

To be honest I didn't grasp they were going to rip old Porsche apart and make them into older Porsches.

I had visions of popping down there and getting my 911 corner weighted and such like.

Oh dear

Hey, there's two sides to every story, so maybe the customer was given options and prices and made his decisions from there, even if they're not what you or I would have done or what was recommended?

If you're nearby there's no harm in popping in, they may have good geo equipment and (more importantly) someone who really knows how to use it.

Very true Goose. I'll watch the other thread to see what the OP comes back with, the oh dear bit was more meant ref old 911s being turned into even older 911s though.

[medieval]

It's the tractor in the mezzanine window that appeals...... Good looking display

[PR36]

mollytherocker said:

Are they allowed to use that Porsche Font?

First thing that i thought too when i saw the picture...

[Turkish91]

Seen one of their RS reps up close and it looked the bks until you look at it a bit closer. A friend of mine who works for another Porsche restorer in the Midlands (won't mention names!) was pointing out all the flaws and incorrect bits on it and where they had cut corners on the build of this particular one we saw... Nice enough job for a regular car restoration but when it's a classic Porsche and you're spending so much you'd expect it to be top notch 110% perfect really.

[pete a]

Turkish91 said:

Seen one of their RS reps up close and it looked the bks until you look at it a bit closer. A friend of mine who works for another Porsche restorer in the Midlands (won't mention names!) was pointing out all the flaws and incorrect bits on it and where they had cut corners on the build of this particular one we saw... Nice enough job for a regular car restoration but when it's a classic Porsche and you're spending so much you'd expect it to be top notch 110% perfect really.

What like leaving the wiring loom in when doing a full strip and respray? Or spraying the fuel pump riviera blue?

[Turkish91]

He was just pointing out what we could see externally, and there was something that they hadn't masked up properly, can't remember for the life of me what it was. I've clicked on that link above, properly shocking! No way on God's earth would you chop in a 997 GT3 to build that, it's for sale on their website atm for £75k if it's the same car.

Edit - It's the yellow one on their website we saw up close - B*** TEC

[drmark]

pete a said:

What like leaving the wiring loom in when doing a full strip and respray? Or spraying the fuel pump riviera blue?

[5517]

mollytherocker said:

Are they allowed to use that Porsche Font?

Yes, for a few weeks

[andyb]

If (for arguments sake) someone was considering back-dating their impact bumper car to an early 70s style, and liked the look of what these guys are creating (but perhaps would prefer the money was going into the project rather than impressive premises) any suggestions of places to go?

I had both these and Paul Stephens on my radar, but I'm sure there are others that should be considered.

I've had mine for over 10 years, and it needs a bit of TLC, and considering back-dating. I know the logical thing would be to sell and buy someone else's project but having put a lot of work into this one and it being very reliable, tempted to stick with what I know.

Just it seems like an (expensive) mine-field.

PS Don't have the space, time (or more importantly ability) to do it myself.

[IMIA]

andyb said:

If (for arguments sake) someone was considering back-dating their impact bumper car to an early 70s style, and liked the look of what these guys are creating (but perhaps would prefer the money was going into the project rather than impressive premises) any suggestions of places to go?

I had both these and Paul Stephens on my radar, but I'm sure there are others that should be considered.

I've had mine for over 10 years, and it needs a bit of TLC, and considering back-dating. I know the logical thing would be to sell and buy someone else's project but having put a lot of work into this one and it being very reliable, tempted to stick with what I know.

Just it seems like an (expensive) mine-field.

PS Don't have the space, time (or more importantly ability) to do it myself.

Francis Tuthill and Canford Classic always seem to do a few nice hot rods. More hot rods than back dates though. For engines Nick Fulljames has a very good operation/reputation Must resist lol

http://www.redtek.co.uk/about-nick-fulljames/

[ian_uk]

andyb said:

If (for arguments sake) someone was considering back-dating their impact bumper car to an early 70s style, and liked the look of what these guys are creating (but perhaps would prefer the money was going into the project rather than impressive premises) any suggestions of places to go?

Worth also looking at www.early911.co.uk and talking to Nick Moss there if you are thinking of going that route.

[Nurburgsingh]

You can also speak to Alex at EMCMotorsport in Birmingham - you can be 100% certain that none of your money is being spent on the frivoloities of a pretty receptionist and posh coffee machine.

[Lungauer]

I believe these chaps do the back-dates for Paul Stephens:

http://www.clarkandcarter.co.uk/

[andyb]

ian_uk said:

Worth also looking at www.early911.co.uk and talking to Nick Moss there if you are thinking of going that route.

Thanks for all the suggestions.

Nice set of photos detailing the work completed on the early911 site (and some actual prices, albeit rather old). Anyone used Nick and have any positive (or negative) feedback? PM for the later would probably be better.

In fact anyone here done a back-date? (Sorry to take the thread sort-of off-topic... )