I've been on record saying that I think @Marcel is a freaking genius, and I'm standing by that observation.
Terry Nuckels used to say that a speedster was a paper-doll for grown men. We all dress them up in different ways to make them into something different from each other. It takes a bold man to go "full racer" with a speedster, but the result speaks for itself.
Astounding car, Marcel.
wonder how Terry is enjoying his Miata
Hi,
rear tires are a bit wider at the back: 185/65. It just fits the standard body without rubbing (IRS rear). But I can just fit a finger between body and tire.
It's indeed a shameless replica of Rod Emory’s “19” car, so all credits for composition go to him. I knew I wanted a racer (racer was more important then accurate 356 replica), and when the time came to choose the colour, after thinking for years about grey (Audi Nardo Grey in particular), I realised I just wanted the car I had as a background on my phone for years, which is Rod’s “19”. And I have absolutely not regretted that decision.
^ ...ahhh, the heart wants what the heart wants! 
@Marcel
I came across a French guy, Lionel Rouault, on Facebook (he also posts in several 356 groups). He makes “drawings” of cars (I assume with some kind of mad Photoshop-superskills), and I asked him to make a drawing of mine. I'm over the moon, he nailed all details. I received a high-resolution PDF which I will have printed locally. The picture below is the lower resolution version. Highly recommended!
@Marcel posted:Hi,
It's indeed a shameless replica of Rod Emory’s “19” car, so all credits for composition go to him. I knew I wanted a racer (racer was more important then accurate 356 replica), and when the time came to choose the colour, after thinking for years about grey (Audi Nardo Grey in particular), I realised I just wanted the car I had as a background on my phone for years, which is Rod’s “19”. And I have absolutely not regretted that decision.
Certainly, no apologies needed. That #19 is a gorgeous speedster, as is yours.
Well done!
Getting a bit bored with the cooling housing (sand, fill, sand, fill) I decided to start fitting my hardtop . Years ago I bought a Glasspar replica shell which I kept in a corner of my garage. I always knew fitting it would not be straight forward, but I decided to make it a bit more special, by making it fit over my tonneau-with-aero-thingy. This means a cutout in the rear screen, and a way to bring back the structural integrity that's lost when making the cut for the aerothingy. Current status:
(apologies for the blurry pics: I covered the aerothingy with cardboard to create an offset to allow for sealing rubber). The green section will be trimmed a lot, so the aerothingy will protrude from the hardtop.
So what’s the plan for rear glass?
So that looks like it has a rocket laucher attached 
Very interesting, and with options, like either two rear glass pieces, or a small oval window which will reduce rear tailgaters from blinding you or the traditional early split window VW look... All things are possible with more sanding and filling
Hi Marcel. Beautiful outlaw you've built there. I just joined the madness and purchased a speedster project myself. I'm curious, did you lay up your own tonneau cover/fairing piece or did you buy it? I have been interested in incorporating one into my build
@Marcel, please see the above message.
Well, the one on my car I laminated myself, but I did buy one of the “Emory” tonneaus. But that had an integrated fairing, whereas I wanted a separate piece. So I had to do some 
moulding to be able to create my own version. The Emory (pictured) one will be for sale. However, it will be a challenge to have it transported.
Who sells the emory tonneau? I came up emptyhanded in my search. I would be interested in yours if they aren't readily available here in the states.
I bought the tonneau from a guy in the UK, and was lucky enough that a friend could bring it over to the Netherlands. I have no idea where it can be bought though. I had already bought a tonneau which can actually be bought at several places, but actually didn't really like the shape, so was over the moon when I came across the Emory tonneau.
By the way; I recently saw a picture of a Speedster in the sixties, which had the exact same shape tonneau, so I'm quite sure it is not originally from Emory.
The picture below shows the commercially available tonneau below the “Emory”.
I agree that other one is a bit bulky. It reminds me of this one which sort of just sits on top of the body and doesn't look as good as yours, which is well integrated.
If you have a way of dropping it off with UPS, I have an account and can most likely arrange the shipping. I'll PM you
The hardtop is very impressive! It would be interesting to know more about the process of making it.
Interesting! Looks well done, good for you.
Can’t wait to see the whole thing finished
Outstanding, Marcel!
Restarted the new cooling shroud. Note that these are just the plugs I'm working on. Once they are as perfect as I can get them, I can make the molds, and then make the final parts.
Hardtop is practically finished, just the windscreens on the doors still to be done. Pictures of the installed hardtop will follow later.
Wow, Marcel! Git it!
Also, I love how this thread is titiled "Finished My Outlaw Speedster" and it looked gorgeous. Now we're 3 pages in with continuations like a new hard tonneau cover, a hardtop, and a fan shroud made from scratch... If that doesn't capture this whole madness thing perfectly I don't know what does.
@JMM (Michael) posted:Wow, Marcel! Git it!
Also, I love how this thread is titiled "Finished My Outlaw Speedster" and it looked gorgeous. Now we're 3 pages in with continuations like a new hard tonneau cover, a hardtop, and a fan shroud made from scratch... If that doesn't capture this whole madness thing perfectly I don't know what does.
Certainly shows that we are all on a forever journey of upgrades, I wonder if the build for some is more fun that driving the car?
LOL, yeah, perhaps I should change the title to “hopefully never finish my Outlaw Speedster”. Although I do like driving, the main purpose of the hobby for me is to create stuff. Once I consider it finished, I'll probably sell it. But don't worry, too much upgrades in my head to sell soon.
@JMM (Michael) posted:Wow, Marcel! Git it!
Also, I love how this thread is titiled "Finished My Outlaw Speedster" and it looked gorgeous. Now we're 3 pages in with continuations like a new hard tonneau cover, a hardtop, and a fan shroud made from scratch... If that doesn't capture this whole madness thing perfectly I don't know what does.
Lol. “Finished” was a running joke on the Ducati Monster forum. There’s always one more mod.
@IaM-Ray posted:Certainly shows that we are all on a forever journey of upgrades, I wonder if the build for some is more fun that driving the car?
I specifically bought my Spyder to play with. Just wish my back would get with the program. I’ve got $500+ of parts sitting in my bench, waiting to install.
Yeah, I like building, modifying, fabricating, tweaking, driving.
In no particular order, I like it all. Selling? Not yet. Not for years, I hope.
Keep up the good work, Marcel.
@Marcel posted:LOL, yeah, perhaps I should change the title to “hopefully never finish my Outlaw Speedster”. Although I do like driving, the main purpose of the hobby for me is to create stuff. Once I consider it finished, I'll probably sell it. But don't worry, too much upgrades in my head to sell soon.
C'est bien Marcel ! You made me laugh I think the hobby brings and identifies that part in our characters and a lot of us are at different stages or ability and we do admire the skills of some on here that are in the stratosphere. It sure helps to have a lathe and other equipment and precision tools. All good keep enjoying the journey.
Marcel, the hardtop looks awesome. Fantastic work, Congrats!!
I REALLY like that, Marcel! Nice work.
Wow! Really unique and well done.
Congratulations!
I'm sure somebody's said it before, but Marcel you have some serious skills. I don't think you will ever lose your ride in a parking lot. Jump in and grab some seat time.
Super nice! Congratulations
