it's Green!

Tom,

It is coming together fast, man! And looking very good. Astonishing, actually. The engine looks unbelievable -- who built that? John?? Or are you supplying the mill? I forgot, if I knew, the size, etc., so can you tell again? Sure is a lot of tubing under there for the exhaust. Looks complex, but guess it works. I am truly impressed w/ the choices you've made, and just a bit jealous of your progress with the build. Looks like you will have it soon. Meanwhile, stay tuned for a new post regarding the "other" build. There is new news . . .

tom
recognize the green coupe?
kelly that frame in front of my car is yours. they were getting ready to mount your body to it when i left

Dammit, Gerd! Kelly and Tom would get their cars a lot faster if you stopped taking yours back for John to mess with.
What kind of Speedster brother are you? ;-)

hey its warrens fault the car was there
gotta tell u the paint on my car came out great
the paint on toms and kellys car is sweet.
the green and red would make an awesome pic together
they were tonight but my camera went dead

Tom and I are still waiting for that side-by-side. Ought to be good photo. You sure have a lot of trouble w/ that camera . . .

Tom and I are still waiting for that side-by-side. Ought to be good photo. You sure have a lot of trouble w/ that camera . . .

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kelly
ya got any grandchildren
the camera is non stop on my beautiful boy

Today is Sunday. Engine went in on Saturday. Upolstery is done and goes in on Monday. Glass goes in on Tuesday. We must be getting close to ready to fire this baby up and run her down the road. Getting down to the final items. Here are a few pictures from Saturday of finished seats and door panels.

Tom, TFA!! You are moving along smartly. Your idea that maybe since the Coupe was about two weeks up on my build, but there is more to do, so maybe both will come around about the same time. Have you mentioned to John about this, and specifically about if there would be any economy in shipping both cars at the same time to the same place? IF so, I'd find a way to get to that place, i.e., your place, to pick it up. Should we look into this?

Gerd: I have two grandkids, living in New Mex, and they are coming to visit and go to the beach (Delaware) second week in July. Back in Feb when car was ordered, I was sure I'd have it in time to use for that ride to the shore. [How cool would that be??!]. But alas, it does not look like that will happen.

kelly
the kids will love the car
my grandson loves mine

pop-out rear windows

Tom, it looks like your car is coming together. How exciting!!! Hey, were those pop open rear windows part of the package or some kind of option? I don't recall John mentioning those on the specs... That is great! I've also been curious about the back seat area as none show on the silver coupe pictures he has posted. Pure 356 with fold-down seat back to a flat package tray? Thanks! How do you stand watching that beautiful car birth so slowly? Time to spank her till she cries!

Tom,

I see we still got some digital flash color temperature problems there, but we all know the car really is BRG. I was pestering John at Carlisle about the pop-outs. He was non-committal on the idea at the time, probably because he was busy trying to think up how to do it. W/ A/C, maybe not such a deal to have or not, but if going for the auhtentic look, you gotta do this. Question about the back seat is a good one. I looked back there when at Carlisle, and thought I saw what I should have seen. Did not ask or poke around to see if it all was original fit/function or not. Pls fill in if poss'l.

PS I have more pics of a certain red car, partly done. Will post up on diff. thread.

Headliner is in and I think it looks really good.

As for the back seat, that is the plan, but I have no idea how it is going to look. The silver car did not have one. I have seen the original car's rear seat and that is what John is going for. We'll see . . .

Chuck, the wait is excruciating . . . I'd spank her (hard) if I thought it would do any good!!!!!

more build photos:

Tom,

Keep those pictures coming. The color combo is going to be a stunning classic. Very cool.

PS: I asked John about combined shipping -- will let you know if this is plausible, or worth the trouble.

You two guys are killing me. Both cars are looking terrific!

ECB

I have been "commissioned" by Mr. Steele to photograph two cars at his shop for a "possible JPS Motorsports Christmas Card."

I wonder just whose cars he's talking about?

all is fair as long as you share

Well, while it's far too soon to be shooting these two cars for a Christmas Card, they are both going to be stunning when completed, which won't be much longer. The elves in "Santa's Workshop" are workin' pretty hard.

I posted several new shots of both the Green Coupe and the Maroon Metallic Speedster in my "Leader" file.

The pop-out rear windows on the coupe are very trick. Be patient, gentlemen, John is working on your cars non-stop (you can even see him and Craig in a couple of the shots).

John,

The good Mr. Steele (aka Santa, if he has elves working for him) mentioned that he was way ahead of me on the Christmas Card thing, having spoken to you several months ago. Tom and I are developing a sense that the cars may be finished rather close to one another, and so a good photo op may be in the offing. We'll wait for that. I'd say we (Tom and I) would still reserve the right to use said photo in our own personal cards.

Related item: Two ships were sailing at sea in a dense fog and collided. One was blue and the other was red. What happened to the crew?

They were marooned.

PS: The official color is Carmona Red Metallic, and it is an official Porsche paint. John Steele said he thinks it has some pearl in it. In case anybody cares . . .

KELLY
WAS THERE YESTERDAY IS LOOKS AWESOME

Gerd, Txs for keeping posted. Can't wait 'til "awesome" gets out of John's garage, and into mine. Agonizing . . .

Tom,
Your car looks awesome! When it comes in is it cool if I come up and take a look?

Well, my green baby has an engine IN the engine bay . . . John says they will be driving it this week. It may ship to me next week?????

Here's a couple of new pics & the green girl's soon to be jealous stable mate:

Mickey,

You betcha - but not justa look. Don't you want to drive her?

And I want to hear more about the Kart thing. I have two boys 6 & 10. Sounds like a great way to make some great times they'll always remember.

Tom, You dawg! It is getting done, and that is a neat looking engine. The DTM thing, obviously. Is that considered special order? And I forgot: what size engine do you have?? I must admit I am as confused as ever about the fan shroud thing, and what is best for cooling, etc. My recollection is John saying the std VW doghouse and oil cooler work just fine; the DTM is over-rated. You listen and read here on the SOC Forum, and see what Jake Raby, and others, have to say and you get a whole different twist. Some have said JPS is just wrong in his opinion. Where is the truth??

DROOOOOOOOOL!!!!!!!

Tom -

All you need now is a double-deck toy-hauler (like the race teams have) to haul behind one of your RV's. You can take both the Speedster and Coupe on your next cross-country trek! Hmmm - which one should I drive today?

I'm not sure it's a good idea for me to drive it, I may call John right then and there! On the other hand, it sure would nice to take her for a spin, I guess I'll have to risk it! Looking forward to it Tom.

Tom,

You are likely ahead of us all on your build, but here is a tidbit: I wished John a happy July 4th holiday, and he said uh-uh, not today. His glass man had only today to install your windows, so he was going to the shop to see to that today. Hope it happened. Keep those great pictures coming in.

Tom,
You know that when your car arrives, first chance I am over that way I'll be taking an exit off 78 to see it !

Alan, Absolutely! All are welcome. I may have to plan something as Cory suggested.

Well John WAS working yesterday and it is beginning to really look like a car now. The glass IS in! I am still expecting it to be driven this week and shipping next week . . . I HOPE!!!!

Congrats, Tom! We all want pics of its arrival.

Lane,

C'mon up and take her for a spin!

Talked to John Steele moments ago. John reports car is being driven and will be completed today or tomorrow. Just some more miles on it over the weekend and some tweaks and she ships next wed or thurs. WOO HOO!!!!! Delivery is in sight!!!!!

...call it a hunch, but I'm guessing that Tom's employees won't be seeing him for most of the week after he takes delivery of that coupe!

More power to ya, Tom!!

Wow! That's looking super!

WB