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1. For Sale: The First V8 Swapped Porsche In The World

Tuesday, 08 December 2015 Content / engineswapdepot.com / For Sale: The First V8 Swapped Porsche In The World

... garage. The story of behind this car is a really interesting. It all starts with a brand new 1966 Porsche 912 being purchased and then stolen the next year. The car was recovered without its engine and some other components and was sold to ...
... puts a smile as big on the bystanders face as your own! Let’s quickly address the title as well. Since the car was stolen in 1967 and bought back it was given a CA salvage title. The car has never been in an accident prior to its theft, ...

2. Ferrari F40 LM Restoration Part 4

Friday, 07 November 2014 Content / build-threads.com / Ferrari F40 LM Restoration Part 4

... meanwhile all the wiring and plumbing has continued. Once we have those we can carry on with the final assembly of the wastegates etc. Some progress on driveshaft installation and a few other bits to follow….. A ...
... to use our existing front clam to make a mould and a replacement as otherwise, IF there is an accident, it will be almost impossible to replace, or at least even more expensive to do so, so there will be a further interesting story about manufacturing ...

3. Buy a sticker pack, get a sketch!

Thursday, 30 October 2014 Content / build-threads.com / Buy a sticker pack, get a sketch!

... I’d post about this little deal here. What started out as an accident has I’ve posted about this on the Facebook page, but then I realised that Facebook strangles the reach of my posts to about 10% of the 12,000+ of you that have ...
... liked the page. Thanks, jerks! So I thought I’d post about this little deal here. What started out as an accident has turned into something I’ve quite enjoyed, as I jokingly offered to sketch peoples cars if they order a sticker ...

4. V8-powered Fiero (355 Replica)

Sunday, 29 June 2014 Content / build-threads.com / V8-powered Fiero (355 Replica)

... simple fact that we should be concentrating on is that this car is a mid-engine V8 sports car with a host of intricate fabrication. The base car, like many Ferrari replicas, is a Pontiac Fiero. To get the right proportions, it’s been amended ...
... and realised he summed it up for me with this gem: “The problem I’ve seen with many rebodies though, is that too many of them end up looking like accidental explosions.” Regardless of what the body style is trying to emulate, the ...

5. Project 510 – rear bumper, finally.

Monday, 21 May 2012 Content / build-threads.com / Project 510 – rear bumper, finally.

... bent like a pretzel. This bumper didn’t come with the car when I bought it, it was one that I sourced myself and had re-chromed out of my own pocket. After my insurance gave me the all-clear, I dropped the damaged car off at their approved ...
... bumper was packed up and ready to give back to me, but someone had accidentally run over it with the forklift. Yes, you read that right. I kept my composure and asked him how the repaired section looked before it was run over, to which he replied ...

6. Porsche 356 back from the brink

Tuesday, 12 July 2011 Content / build-threads.com / Porsche 356 back from the brink

Porsche 356 back from the brink | Not many people can lay claim to bringing a car back from certain death. Yes, there’s plenty of skilled guys and girls out there who have saved cars that might have otherwise been shipped off to a wrecking ...
... beating, heating, and caressing this 356 back to life. You’ve seen the preview image, now come and see what becomes of it… Thanks to Alex for submitting. (and someone else who submitted it a long time ago but I accidentally deleted ...

7. Datsun 240Z with L28ET

Friday, 04 April 2008 Content / engineswapdepot.com / Datsun 240Z with L28ET

Datsun 240Z with L28ET | Viczcar.com has just published another great article on Austin Hoke’s 1971 Datsun 240Z with a L28ET swap. The L28ET engine out of his previous ride, a 260Z, which was involved in a decent accident. He also upgraded ...
Datsun 240Z with L28ET | Viczcar.com has just published another great article on Austin Hoke’s 1971 Datsun 240Z with a L28ET swap. The L28ET engine out of his previous ride, a 260Z, which was involved in a decent accident. He also upgraded ...

8. 1972 Camaro ?Sicmaro?

Friday, 07 September 2007 Content / engineswapdepot.com / 1972 Camaro ?Sicmaro?

... transformation in 2003 after an accident left the car pretty messed up. After this little speed bump Reid decided he [...] From Lateral-G’s member’s area comes Reid Camp’s 1972 Camaro powered by a 2002 LS6 swap. I basically ...
1972 Camaro ?Sicmaro? | From Lateral-G’s member’s area comes Reid Camp’s 1972 Camaro powered by a 2002 LS6 swap. I basically wanted a new vehicle wrapped in an old box. The car was purchased in 1998 but it really began the ...