"My 997 front end conversion has finally begun... Just got back my fenders from the painters yesterday. They edged the side so I can install them.. Once I have everything it will go back to the painters for the complete paint job.

I want to take the time to thank BASF for providing the paint. I got a hold of their Glasurit line which is their top of the line paint used for all high end cars. Also Custom Coatings of St Augustine FL, who will be doing the paint job."

 

Thanks DJ for posting this up! I uploaded the pics to post here but totally forgot to post up a topic

The cars is at the bodyshop now so hopefully in a week I will have new pics of the completed front end..

 

Harajuka please post the bodyshop's info here if you are happy with the work
https://teamspeed.com/forums/off-top...-database.html

 

I am subscribing to this thread, so please update it with lots of pics when it's finished!

Looks awesome, IMO will look better than the 911

 

Very nice looking Donny, can't wait to see what it is like with the other goodies on there!

 

Thanks Steve for all your help!

Not much update, but the car is at the bodyshop now, and hopefully in 2-3 days they will have the front bumper fitted and primed.. Ill have more update pics then..

I also put together a quick swap list for those who were interested. I sourced most of my parts from Suncoast, make sure to speak to Steve in parts.

997.505.535.01 - Grip channel /L
997.505.536.01 - Grip channel /L
997.504.134.00 GRV - Fuel filler flap
997.503.031.00 GRV - Left fender /L
997.503.032.00 GRV - Right fender /R
997.504.531.00 - Protective film /L
997.504.532.00 - Protective film /R
997.631.157.21 - Headlamp /L
997.631.158.21 - Headlamp /R
997.631.073.00 - Mounting /L
997.631.074.00 - Mounting /R
997.631.081.01 - Additional headlamp /L
997.631.082.01 - Additional headlamp /R
997.631.037.01 - Side marker light /L
997.631.038.01 - Side marker light /R
997 - front bumper of choice...

Just going through the pics of the swap, thought this one is interesting..

997 and cayman hybrid



While doing the swap I decided to install a 3rd radiator also..

 

Are you doing the gt3 nose or perhaps a RUF 997 nose ?

 

Excellent! This is one of my favorite conversions! It's exciting to see this take shape.

What other sort of goodies are planned for the car. Get in touch if you need anything. I'd love to be able to be a part of a fellow Floridian project car like this!!

 

cough, needs a turbo, cough

 

Ok finally got the car back from the paint shop, and have to say Im super happy with the outcome! Let me know what you guys think It's a modified Ruf bumper btw, with the front slits removed and a different top vent.

Ill have more pics, once its all cleaned up, the fender well panels put back in etc.