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Yes but both of them have used 03's. With the Oval is going to be a lot more difficult. Have you consider using a 03 or a 02? I think that it will be easier for you. Not to mention that the ovals are a lot more valuable at the moment.
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I just don't like the look of Supers, as we call them, at all. It will be more difficult, but worth the work I think. I got the Oval for a good price and it's not in great shape, I don't feel terrible cutting it up.
Boxster is at the body shop right now, just needed to confirm that there wasn't any chassis damage before I start. The word so far is that it is all within spec. Jason
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If I could just get paid for my sleepless nights.... 1960 VW Bug UBRDUB Walkaround 1st Drag Run Dyno Run Oval Ragster-'57 Rag/'04 Boxster S |
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You must have a hard time here then Walter |
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I like to look at others Supers, especially yours with the power and the wheels, but as a shape I can only get really into the older style! The main thing is that I don't like bumpers, and old bugs look great without bumpers to me, but supers without bumpers look odd IMO.
Jason
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If I could just get paid for my sleepless nights.... 1960 VW Bug UBRDUB Walkaround 1st Drag Run Dyno Run Oval Ragster-'57 Rag/'04 Boxster S |
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Oval Bugster
Love this project.
If I where to start a GL project again from scratch this would be the route I would be taking, oval beetle/ porsche underneath, ultimate wolf in sheep's clothing . Sweeeeet !
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Damn it! I am not even finished with my STi Manx and now today I see this and an RS 4.2 V8 in a Boxster and my mind races. Oh no...
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I have seen Boxsters with 996 turbo engine conversions. I think it sounds easier!!!
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Awesome Dent! Love this new project!
(Yes, I'm still around and I do spy on you guys from time to time) Jeff-
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Car is back from the body shop, oddly the chassis ended up being in spec, so it was $380 of insurance I guess.
Some more big news, not very sexy, but really hot if you are a Californian car owner. This project is officially registered as a 1957 Bug!!!! For those of you in other parts of the world or country, in California you have to smog(emissions test) every car newer than '72 I believe. So, this car would have had to have been registered as a 2004 Porsche Boxster, having to be smogged every 2 years. Instead it will never get smogged, have lower insurance rates, and is all set for twin turbos!!! Back to the juicy stuff, the boxster is completely stripped, very close to the deep cuts it will need to allow the bug to fit over it. Pics to come, sorry. The whole area from the apron to under the dash is gone from the bug. Today a set of KW V3 coilovers arrived so I can start to set up ride height. Good to see you Panel, does this get your juices flowing?!!! Jason
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If I could just get paid for my sleepless nights.... 1960 VW Bug UBRDUB Walkaround 1st Drag Run Dyno Run Oval Ragster-'57 Rag/'04 Boxster S |
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Sounds like you are getting a run of good luck on the new project!
I would love to do what you are doing to a notch... but my AWD wagon project is all-consuming in time and funds. Jeff-
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Cant wait to see more of this. I wish our registration authorities were as enthusiast friendly as yours appear. Steve
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Thats great news Jason! A boxster disguised as a '57 bug: cool!
Good to hear from you Jeff! Awesome project you have going as well. |
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Better yet a twin turbo powered boxster disguised as a 57.
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What is that thing Jeff? What is the running gear?
They really aren't that enthusiast friendly, this one is definately in the grey area, but as long as it's registered as a '57, has '57 VIN plate, and no other VIN #'s are able to be seen, it's a '57. I suspect if there was a big accident and push came to shove I would probably be in trouble defending myself, but it's all a gamble isn't it? Jason
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If I could just get paid for my sleepless nights.... 1960 VW Bug UBRDUB Walkaround 1st Drag Run Dyno Run Oval Ragster-'57 Rag/'04 Boxster S |
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You dodged the bullet for sure, with no smog-check you're free to do anything you'd like. No smog years are pre-1976, anything '76 or newer gets smogged every 2 years and has to pass smog rules from year of manufacture.
If I remember correctly for split body/chassis cars you can go by either the chassis or body vin as long as only one was visible. This was to eliminate reg issues on repaired vehicles but became a thorn in the side for stolen part recoveries. It's common practice to go by the older vin to get around smog issues or having the car inspected for smog compliance which is a huge pain. Panel, not to highjack a thread but you can't just leave us hanging, that looks awesome! |
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