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Chassis Returns from Gunnars with the body fabricated and installed, Now to the Final Assembly

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Trimming the rear tail section
Trimming the rear tail section		 Trimming the engine cover
Trimming the engine cover		 More fitting , you never get it all the first time. It takes several fittings
More fitting , you never get it all the first time. It takes several fittings
We are upgrading to the 917/10 style brake ducts in the rear as they are more efficent and will give us better tranny cooling
We are upgrading to the 917/10 style brake ducts in the rear as they are more efficent and will give us better tranny cooling		 Gustauv is making the brackets for the rear brake duct
Gustauv is making the brackets for the rear brake duct		 Duct on the upright outer view
Duct on the upright outer view
Its always nice to have a wheel to stand on!
Its always nice to have a wheel to stand on!		 Harro fabricating the holding bracket for the catch tank
Harro fabricating the holding bracket for the catch tank		 A view of how the bracket looks towards the inside
A view of how the bracket looks towards the inside
Holding the catch tank in place to make measurements
Holding the catch tank in place to make measurements		 The battery mounted in a metal tray with a metal strap to meet the new rules, ( no more fiberglass and rubber straps)
The battery mounted in a metal tray with a metal strap to meet the new rules, ( no more fiberglass and rubber straps)		 Carl sitting in the car to figure out the mirror height and seat belt holes( Of course he's smiling woulden't you smile too)
Carl sitting in the car to figure out the mirror height and seat belt holes( Of course he's smiling woulden't you smile too)
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Larry Murillo 07-Jul-2015 01:21
Carl, what a wonderful project. The 917 is a phenomena without equal.
tennessee356er01-Jan-2011 04:26
I remember first hearing 917s coming off the old back straight at Road Atlanta, thinking they sounded like 747s as the turbos popped their relief valves! There will never be another race car like them.
jose rodriguez 01-Nov-2010 23:06
Hey carl.. Remember me? Its me jose, dulces son. I wanted to ask u a couple of questions so can u call me at 626 9182589 asap plz.
Willie beck 13-Feb-2008 10:44
What a wonderfull race-car, the 917 was the real Le Mans Racer, thanks for keeping this piece of racing history alive. Willie Beck
Brant Giere 11-Nov-2007 02:08
Wonderful and amazing project! Thank you for sharing.
Sean Moriarty 03-Aug-2007 13:44
hey everyone

just a message to say the 917 looks amazing. i'm a 17 year old living in Glasgow, Scotland. Ever since i was about 10 and my dad first put on that classic Steve McQueen film Le Mans, i've totally fallen in love with the 917's. And being involved in restoration myself (of the double-deck bus kind) i love seeing things come together.
Marc Master 19-Jul-2005 11:11
Hello Carl,

really outstanding project!!
I´m looking for 917 engine parts (4.5l, 5.0l, 5.4l no turbo)
I bought an unrestored car without an engine.
If you are interested, please contact me.
Don Bennett 10-Apr-2004 18:14
I've been watching Gunnarracing's site for some time. I switched over to see the 917 completed. I was surprised to see Kent Morgan helping out. Kent bought my 906 longer ago than I like to remember. It was good to see him still active in old Porsche race cars.
Eric 11-Mar-2004 20:41
As a kid who found sports cars and sports car racing about the time the 917 came to dominance in the racing world, I have always had a special place in my heart for these Amazing cars. It would be a dream-come-true to see this Fantastic Machine in action! Will the car ever be run in Southern California? And if so - When?

Thank you for letting us be a part of this adventure!
Erik Rapp 08-Mar-2004 01:54
You & Gunnar Racing have put together an outstanding photo essay documenting the building of a truly outstanding car, thank you. I understand once completed it'll be attending the Porsche Rennsport Reunion II happening in Daytona; true? If so, I look forward to seeing it on the high-banking in April as I've ordered my tickets 2 weeks ago... I can't wait!

Erik...
Greg Worth 06-Mar-2004 16:56
Being of an age to remember 917's race, what a wonderful gallery to browse through! I haven't the talent to do so, but thank goodness their are those who can rebuild these memories.

Kindest Regards,
Greg
Peter Eissner - E. 03-Mar-2004 21:46
Hallo, I am a big Porsche enthusiast from Vienna (Austria). It is realy fascinating to see the whole project. I have spoken to Mr. W. Kauhsen last week, he should be with you already. Please say hello to him and best Porsche greetings from Vienna.
Tristan 03-Mar-2004 20:05
Great Gallery. Thanks for sharing the process with everyone. I live in Los Angeles and would love to get the chance to see this car before its completion. Is there any chance there'll be an open-house for PCA and other Porsche club members?

Thanks,

TSchon
Dave Harmison 02-Mar-2004 15:34
Incredible! Thank you very much for sharing all this with us fans. I am an auto engineer in Detroit and it's facinating to see how the details of these wonderful cars were built. There's nothing else I've ever seen that has this detail.

BTW: I am a fan of this era and have been looking for anything similar to this on a Ferrari 512S or M. By comparison, it wasn't nearly as good a car but it is interesting to compare and contrast the design philosophies. Do you know of any site that has anything even close to what you have produced dealing with the 512S&M?

Thank you again for the beautiful photos.

Dave Harmison
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