1966 Porsche 906/8 roadster

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1966 Porsche 906/8 roadster

Postby btaylor » Sat Aug 19, 2017 11:21 am

Here's one that's probably not in anyone's collection! How bout a 66 Porsche 906/8 roadster. I had a smashed roof Eldon 906 that I saved for some reason? now I know why! It made an awesome (in my opinion) 906/8. I used an old Carrera Opel gt chassis that has independent front stub axles, a BWA slimcan motor, brass pinion. left the Carrera guide mount, but got rid of the spring, and added a wood guide blade. Rear tires are PG, front are stock Carrera. Parts box interior, swapped drivers head, Nothing really fancy going on here, but it sure is a good runner! and it fits right in. Color is Ivory from ACE. Clear coated with same brand enamel. I love building a neat car from basic junk, it just feels great when you get them done and makes some laps.
Hope you all enjoy my on off Porsche racer!
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Re: 1966 Porsche 906/8 roadster

Postby hoganracing » Sat Aug 19, 2017 11:50 am

Good Job, Bob.

It looks great.

I always enjoy the out of the ordinary builds. (or should I say, the oddball projects?)

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Re: 1966 Porsche 906/8 roadster

Postby Brumos RSR » Sat Aug 19, 2017 1:53 pm

Very creative, there might be time tune it for the Porsche / Ford
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Re: 1966 Porsche 906/8 roadster

Postby TuscoTodd » Sat Aug 19, 2017 3:07 pm

Great looking build sir!
Always nice when they not only look sweet but run nice as well!
Bravo!
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Re: 1966 Porsche 906/8 roadster

Postby loosewheel » Sat Aug 19, 2017 11:26 pm

Very clever, you would have never known it started life as a coupe.
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Re: 1966 Porsche 906/8 roadster

Postby chappyman66 » Sun Aug 20, 2017 12:17 am

Bob,
Great build, and great save on the body. I love the oddballs that make me go find the car and learn something new. I wouldn't have known this was Can-Am eligible, but I do now!

Well done!
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Re: 1966 Porsche 906/8 roadster

Postby HomeRacingWorld » Sun Aug 20, 2017 7:11 am

Yes, ditto!!

What a car.
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Re: 1966 Porsche 906/8 roadster

Postby FC47 » Sun Aug 20, 2017 7:39 am

Yep, pretty nice!
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Re: 1966 Porsche 906/8 roadster

Postby Audi1 » Mon Aug 21, 2017 5:54 pm

Nice!

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Re: 1966 Porsche 906/8 roadster

Postby Broman62 » Tue Aug 22, 2017 5:20 pm

Gorgeous BT!!!
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