Documented Speedster builds

Does anyone have a link to a website, blog, etc., documenting a full end-to-end Speedster build? I've been lurking here for a couple of weeks reading old threads and looking at the old CMC manuals that are posted, and I think I'm starting to grasp the process, but I figured I'd ask if anyone had documented this kind of work in a more modern web format. Just looking for more info from a DIY perspective.

Thanks in advance,

Out of curiosity, have you looked here?:
https://www.speedsterowners.com/library/

Yes, I've looked at the CMC build manuals that are posted. I'm looking for a site, thread, blog, etc., with better pictures from a real DIY effort.

Shuie,
I took my car from start to finish, but I'm not sure you'd like what I did.
Why do you ask?

Shuie,
There used to be a link on the home page to a documented build.
Both Joe Soltis and Jerome Smith walked us through their builds in this forum. Cory Drake took it a step further and took the build to another dimension.
But it took 2 seconds to google this link: http://toddtown.osbornes.webhop.net:5000/Article.aspx?name=Todd%27s%20Diary%20of%20Building%20a%20Porsche%20Speedster%20Replica%20-%20Page%201
Sadly, Todd didn't get all the way through...
There are more if you want to keep looking.
You can always ask questions here. There's more experts here than fleas on a junk yard dog...

Thanks, guys. I've been going back through old posts and have come across a few photos posted by Joe and Cory that look very promising. I've already saved a few of the threads they have posted in to my favorites. I'll continue to dig through those posts and learn how to navigate this site to find the info that is available.

I've been out of the air cooled Porsche thing for a few years now and I'm just starting scratch the itch again by looking into to a Speedster replica. I'm no master mechanic, but I've built & messed around with a couple of 911 hotrods in the past; engine swaps, coil-over conversions, welding, rust repair, basic repairs & go-fast parts changes, etc... Although I'm reasonably mechanically inclined, I'm very unfamiliar with the type 1 VW chassis and the amount of fabrication involved in building a Speedster replica. I'm trying to find as much detailed info as possible so I can decide if I want to try to do the project myself, buy someone else's project, or just belly up to bar and buy a sorted car.

The website about Todd's build is exactly the kind of thing I'm looking for. I'm particularly interested in tube frames right now, but that really gives me a sense of the amount of work that is involved in a basic kit build.

I plan on having my site up within a month and over 1500 photos on it detailing every step of the 2 year build. I'm at 98% now on the car and 80% on the site.

This doesn't help you now, but if you are looking into a speedy - you'll want a grab a coffee / beer (or three) and poke through them.

Or you could "build" your car AND take the easy way out at the same time - get a Beck Deluxe Pre-Assembled Body Kit (DPABK). The DPABK is painted, upholstered, wired, and bonded to the tube frame. I also has quit a bit of the trim and suspension already installed. Add engine, transaxle, rear axles and brakes, and a little sweat equity and you have a nice car. We did my car in 16 hours at the '06 Carlisle show. There are pics of the build on the Beck website (www.beckspeedster.com).

It's not as much of a personal accomplishment as building a CMC (just ask Alan Merklin) but it'll get you on the road sooner. Just a thought.

Thanks again, everyone.

pc, please bump this thread or post a link to your website when it's up and running. I definitely want to see the pics!

Lane, the pre-assembled Beck is basically what I'm weighing everything against right now. The Carlisle pics & videos of your car have almost totally sold me on this idea. Nice work! Given my current skill and tool set and shop area, this is probably my best option. However, the nut in me is looking at the photos that Cory and Jogyvr have posted of fabricated tube frames and thinking that I may be able to fire up a welding machine and start making something pretty cool myself :)

"Nice work!"

I can't claim the credit for the build as I was a neophyte who was in total shock that I was getting this gorgeous car. A lot of the guys on this forum participated in the build and they have contributed to my knowledge ever since. I would kinda like to do one myself now, but I have no intention of selling this car any time soon. One toy at a time...

If you do go the Beck route, email me and I will give you some tips that'll be easier to do before the car is completed, as well as a few bits of knowledge I've picked up along the way. Also, you will get the best support possible from Carey and the other folks at Special Edition.

http://speedster.chriskate.net/engine.html

So much for the pictures surviving the web.

I have a couple of pages on my old CMC build available at www.bimelliott.com. Look at the Buggy Page link and scroll down till you find the Speedster section and other links.

Old information and a free site that pre-dates digital photos, so not as many as I'd like.

Boston Bob E.

If you are considering a CMC , I would suggest a little redesigning of the foot box area. After working on Lane car at Carlisle I was envious in regards to the amount of leg room the Beck car has.With a few small modifications the CMC could have the same.
My car prior to the project came freom Gonzales ,La. It was a great roadtrip to get the car. Of course we had to detour to New Orleans.
Need any support... feel free to email me.

http://www.porsche356.co.uk/a106.html

Not a great deal of detail but interesting....

Thanks again, everyone. I appreciate the help. Joe, I actually live about a mile away from Gonzales. I just list Baton Rouge as my location since I'm close and because everyone knows where it's at.

I hit the streets yesterday and started bugging the guys in the local air cooled shops and looking at the bulletin boards for a project to convert. A couple of people have offered to help look for a project pan with a clear title to incorporate a tube frame into. The more spacious footwell area is definitely something I'm interested in doing, if I can figure it out.

If you go the Beck route you don't have to worry about a pan. Remember, the Beck includes the tube frame already bonded in and ready to bolt things up to. All of the hard work is done. Yeah, I know I sound like a broken record. I'm not exactly impartial ;-).

Lane,

Sure you are. As in "Lane is impartial to Becks."

BWaHaHaHa!

Tomm

I am beginning my build and posted a few pics. Seems like this forum is not really setup like other (vwvortex) for builds.

Because I am in the same boat as you searching around for builds to learn from I decided early on I would be the first on this site.

Join me and start your chronicles too.

Cheers.

My build of a Chesil Speedster, its 'outlaw' upgrades, and conversion to fuel injection are all documented on my web/blog site

http://www.chesiloutlaw.com

It is overdue an update, but all the content is there.

Simon

Hey Simon cool site.....

The Goodwood pictures with the Jag...I was thinking don't hit the wall, don't hit the wall....er...too late!

Nice build sight, Simon. Sweet looking car, too. I envy you having roll-up windows.

Simon -

That is a very cool website you have!! I enjoyed following the evolution of your car to its present condition! Excellent craftsmanship on your build!

Peace - Out!

"sight", "site" - What's the difference? :-0

http://www.youtube.com/user/Tonnisspeedster

And here is how they used to build 'em :)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LQBrQ5qd5w8&feature=channel

sight = reference to vision
site = place of significant event/importance

Simon's web site is quite a sight!

Agree with Jim, Simon's site is quite a sight....nice work Simon!

Thanks for the kind words guys.

Simon

Found a couple of project builds on this site:

http://www.trenteubanks.com/index.htm

Trent Eubanks pays special attention to detail and craftsmanship on both the speedsters he has done. ~Alan

And his website as well. Nicely done!

You may wan to check out this link. You can download the full episode of "Dream Machines" Speedster episode from your favorite torrent site.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5OTmHvTI3D4

Cheers
Simon

Bit late in the reply but I recently started building a Chesil and am doing a full build diary.

Our site is: www.chesilbuild.com.

Cheers.

I appreciate the compliments guys. I should really spend some more time on my site (trenteubanks.com) and put descriptions for each of the photos. There are several more photos that could be posted but I'm simply too lazy to take the time. I'd be more than happy to share info or answer questions about anything on my site via email or phone calls.

Maybe in the near future I can get some of my 1st project's content built into my current site. I re-did everything on the site and just got the newest project info out there and none of the original project's info.

I wish I had my Speedster here while I'm on vacation... the weather is PERFECT Speedster cruising weather as well as the sights and scenery. We're blessed to be in Waikiki, Hawaii on vacation and it has been exceptional. The weather is absolutely perfect here!

i have posted the build of my Speedster here on my site
http://schakenda.dk/page_1201680759194.html

sorry for the danish ;-)

and Google translate it into denglish
http://translate.google.com/translate?u=http%3A%2F%2Fschakenda.dk%2Fpage_1201680759194.html&sl=da&tl=en&hl=&ie=UTF-8