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Porsche 356 replica
paulmw - 5/9/08 at 03:54 PM

Next build hat on.

Has enyone any experience of building a 356 porker replica (aka Doc Hollywood)

I dont want a rebodied Beetle, but something cheapish and fun

Cheers Paul

welderman - 5/9/08 at 04:00 PM

does Steve know.

paulmw - 5/9/08 at 04:03 PM

It can be a nice surprise when he comes back off holiday.

The wife says the next cars got to have a windscreen and a ?normal? engine. But then what does she know

welderman - 5/9/08 at 04:06 PM

ha ha, ye they dont know that much, especially, how much we spend on these cars, .

adithorp - 5/9/08 at 04:19 PM

You've got a 4 cylinder, 4 stroke just like the majority of cars out there. So that's normal...

adrian

mr henderson - 5/9/08 at 04:33 PM

I' ve not heard of one that isn't based on a beetle chassis, apart from an abortion that Banham were offering a good few years ago. That was based on a Metro, but it didn't (couldn't) work because of the rear wheels, porsche replica needs big wheels and tyres (not low profiles) to look right and the Metro suspension couldn't accommodate them. The pics in his adverts were of a real 356

John

adithorp - 5/9/08 at 04:40 PM

Paul, have you had a look at the April edition of Complete Kit Car. They had an article on Porker replicas.

adrian

ps. Fury's have full screens...

adithorp - 5/9/08 at 04:43 PM

Have you had a look at the April edition Compete Kit Car? (I've got a copy if you want) They had an article on Porker replicas.

adrian

p.s. Some Fury's have full screens...

clairetoo - 5/9/08 at 04:44 PM

quote:
Originally posted by adithorp


ps. Fury's have full screens...

And doors........and a hood..........and a heater.....and full trim.........and comfy seats

Well , mine does

[Edited on 5/9/08 by clairetoo]

TimC - 5/9/08 at 04:49 PM

quote:
Originally posted by mr henderson
I' ve not heard of one that isn't based on a beetle chassis, apart from an abortion that Banham were offering a good few years ago. That was based on a Metro, but it didn't (couldn't) work because of the rear wheels, porsche replica needs big wheels and tyres (not low profiles) to look right and the Metro suspension couldn't accommodate them. The pics in his adverts were of a real 356

John


Yes, Mr Henderson is spot on, and for this purpose (slowish wind in the hair motoring) a shortened beetle floorplan is perfectly adaquate. I'd be tempted to buy one already done rather than a rusty beetle though. Should still only cost a few hundred quid. My mate just sold his spare Karmann Ghia floorpan which is much more rare for £300.

McLannahan - 5/9/08 at 07:05 PM

quote:
Originally posted by mr henderson
I' ve not heard of one that isn't based on a beetle chassis, apart from an abortion that Banham were offering a good few years ago. That was based on a Metro, but it didn't (couldn't) work because of the rear wheels, porsche replica needs big wheels and tyres (not low profiles) to look right and the Metro suspension couldn't accommodate them. The pics in his adverts were of a real 356

John



What about the Skoda Rapide based ones?

http://www.madabout-kitcars.com/kitcar/kitcar_details.php?64

mr henderson - 5/9/08 at 07:36 PM

quote:
Originally posted by McLannahan
quote:
Originally posted by mr henderson
I' ve not heard of one that isn't based on a beetle chassis, apart from an abortion that Banham were offering a good few years ago. That was based on a Metro, but it didn't (couldn't) work because of the rear wheels, porsche replica needs big wheels and tyres (not low profiles) to look right and the Metro suspension couldn't accommodate them. The pics in his adverts were of a real 356

John



What about the Skoda Rapide based ones?

http://www.madabout-kitcars.com/kitcar/kitcar_details.php?64


I was unaware of that particular Banham kit, but the Skoda would be a much better donor than the Metro

John

McLannahan - 5/9/08 at 08:50 PM

Looking into the Rapide though it seems a little rare these days!

About 130bhp in them though - That's a lot pokier than I would have thought!

Volvorsport - 5/9/08 at 08:58 PM

in the usa , some are fitted with VTAK honda .

StevieB - 5/9/08 at 09:14 PM

How about a Westy 11?

I fancy one of those next myself, but maybe a bike engine rather than the A series...

stevebubs - 5/9/08 at 10:44 PM

quote:
Originally posted by McLannahan
quote:
Originally posted by mr henderson
I' ve not heard of one that isn't based on a beetle chassis, apart from an abortion that Banham were offering a good few years ago. That was based on a Metro, but it didn't (couldn't) work because of the rear wheels, porsche replica needs big wheels and tyres (not low profiles) to look right and the Metro suspension couldn't accommodate them. The pics in his adverts were of a real 356

John



What about the Skoda Rapide based ones?

http://www.madabout-kitcars.com/kitcar/kitcar_details.php?64


I knew a bloke that built one of these. Looked a lovely car when finished....but he wasn't very complimentary on the quality of the kit - took a lot of fettling to get right....

froggy - 6/9/08 at 07:01 AM

i re commisioned a skoda based kit recently and it did look ok but the pedals were too far offset and it was a bit poor to drive . good quality shell though it weighed 925 kg on my brake rollers

Ivan - 6/9/08 at 07:43 AM

Get a beetle based body and the plans for Rorty's tube beetle chassis.

iank - 6/9/08 at 10:34 AM

I was going to suggest buying a shell and fabricating a tube chassis to suit, but Rorty's backbone chassis is a good thought if you strengthen it as he suggests.

http://www.rorty-design.com/content/beetle.htm

gazza285 - 6/9/08 at 07:44 PM

quote:
Originally posted by paulmw
I dont want a rebodied Beetle


Can't afford a real one then?

To quote Wikipedia,

"While the 356's body was an original design by Porsche employee Erwin Komenda, its mechanicals (including engine, suspension and chassis) were derived from the Volkswagen."

ettore bugatti - 7/9/08 at 02:48 PM

Porsche did change a lot of parts during the 356 production so it isn't really a beetle anymore.
Although a Beetle donor is better for a 356 replica then a Cortina is for a Cobra...
I would love to have 356 replica coupe one day. Are there any made?