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I thought I would share some photos and comments etc of my build as it goes along.
The build started last summer so the photos are now retrospective...
The car is a 356a 1957 coupe from speedster clinic in the UK (www.speedsterclinic.com)
I decided to go the Outlaw route as I don't really consider myself a purist. Ultimately its a replica so I felt it was okay to put my own stamp on it.
Originally I had planned on creating it as a more race car type coupe but as time has gone on I now want it to be more of a daily driver.
In case anyone wonders why its called a Spartan Outlaw, its because my business is named Spartan and it seemed quite appropriate for the car!
It all started with a 1968 beetle.....
Speedster Clinic do the following:
New CNC folded and laser cut floor pans
CAD designed and laser cut firewall
CAD designed CNC folded sill sections
Double box outer sill for rigidity
Integral super heating system and screen de-misters
Rear body mount and rear frame
New Seat belt mounts
Integral seat mounts
Blasted, Powder coated in Zinc and then Satin Black
From their own website - saves me explaining what they do:
'We start with a beetle donor floor pan, remove the standard floors and replace the frame-head with a Tubular Adjustable Frame head .
We then add all new floor sections, outer sub chassis and fixed one-piece CAD designed bulkhead, this is then welded into an all new box section outer chassis added to this are laser cut CNC bent sill sections that make for a super stiff chassis. Our completed chassis includes, seat belt mounts, Speedster Clinic super heating, and integral seat mounts.
There are many advantages to the Speedster Clinic chassis, this is down to the design and construction, our super stuff chassis maximizes space this then caters for the tallest drivers in complete comfort.
With the short wheelbase of a speedster (300mm shorter than standard Beetle) We build integral seat base mounts that are moved back and more centrally mounted compared to those on a traditional shortened VW chassis, this, combined with our all new floors and outer sills make for much stiffer chassis. Our increased cabin size and safer stronger chassis make for a more enhanced driving experience.'
The chassis and body are all bonded together and I bought it like that.
Body being made:
Body and chassis with suspension etc going on.... (the wheels are not mine and are temporary)
Roll cage hand made by Gary at Speedster Clinic and all powder coated.....
More to follow shortly, just need to find the photos!
The build started last summer so the photos are now retrospective...
The car is a 356a 1957 coupe from speedster clinic in the UK (www.speedsterclinic.com)
I decided to go the Outlaw route as I don't really consider myself a purist. Ultimately its a replica so I felt it was okay to put my own stamp on it.
Originally I had planned on creating it as a more race car type coupe but as time has gone on I now want it to be more of a daily driver.
In case anyone wonders why its called a Spartan Outlaw, its because my business is named Spartan and it seemed quite appropriate for the car!
It all started with a 1968 beetle.....
Speedster Clinic do the following:
New CNC folded and laser cut floor pans
CAD designed and laser cut firewall
CAD designed CNC folded sill sections
Double box outer sill for rigidity
Integral super heating system and screen de-misters
Rear body mount and rear frame
New Seat belt mounts
Integral seat mounts
Blasted, Powder coated in Zinc and then Satin Black
From their own website - saves me explaining what they do:
'We start with a beetle donor floor pan, remove the standard floors and replace the frame-head with a Tubular Adjustable Frame head .
We then add all new floor sections, outer sub chassis and fixed one-piece CAD designed bulkhead, this is then welded into an all new box section outer chassis added to this are laser cut CNC bent sill sections that make for a super stiff chassis. Our completed chassis includes, seat belt mounts, Speedster Clinic super heating, and integral seat mounts.
There are many advantages to the Speedster Clinic chassis, this is down to the design and construction, our super stuff chassis maximizes space this then caters for the tallest drivers in complete comfort.
With the short wheelbase of a speedster (300mm shorter than standard Beetle) We build integral seat base mounts that are moved back and more centrally mounted compared to those on a traditional shortened VW chassis, this, combined with our all new floors and outer sills make for much stiffer chassis. Our increased cabin size and safer stronger chassis make for a more enhanced driving experience.'
The chassis and body are all bonded together and I bought it like that.
Body being made:
Body and chassis with suspension etc going on.... (the wheels are not mine and are temporary)
Roll cage hand made by Gary at Speedster Clinic and all powder coated.....
More to follow shortly, just need to find the photos!
I've been shopping and researching for a body for over a year now and this one so far looks best to me. Can you give me an idea on price? Also, I want to thank the people running this board for including guys like myself who love the looks of classic Porsches but missed the boat as the prices of original cars have moved well beyond reach. Coming from the VW world my friends and I have always looked at Porsche owners as snobs but this site is beginning to change my opinion. Keep the updates coming as I for one will be watching with interest. 
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