Olsen Spec Projects

[olsenmotorsports]

Might have something to do with seatbelt enforcement.

Some cargo vans have an option for colored seatbelts for easy driver compliance confirmation.

LOL that sounds like all the justification I need to make completely bad stylistic decisions! “OSHA manual says”

 

[olsenmotorsports]

Great work Tim.

I can attest to the time involved with setting gaps. I would dare say that in the couple of street rods that I had built years ago, that I had just as much if not more time involved in setting gaps than I did in the entire primer and blocking stage. Adding material here, removing material there and all the while the focus was keeping everything consistent and even. Then just to blow it apart and do the body work then paint before final assembly followed by cutting and buffing. Some were even cut and buffed before final assembly just to avoid splatter and to be able to get into the jambs and cut & buff. People want things a certain way, but very few truly understand what it takes to get to that level. I was very blessed and fortunate to have a couple of clients that allowed me to participate in creating their dream cars and I didn't take that responsibility lightly. Unfortunately, the one gentleman that truly understood the process and allowed me to collaborate with and built a 1936 Ford Coupe for and a 57 Bel Air recently passed. He was one of a kind, much like his cars.

The last 10% costs all the money right?? I agree takes a special person. Also takes a special eye to notice that something is perfect!

 

[olsenmotorsports]

The one thing that always stood out to me on the 996s and 997s from my dealer days were yellow or bright colored seat belts. It wasnt the color of them that bothered me but the dirt they showed. I have seen it on other colored belts as well. Always made me wonder who gets into a Porsche with dirty hands enough to get the seatbelts nasty like that. Black would be my go to.

That and the cream seats with the blue jean stains right???

 

[gearhead1960]

Also takes a special eye to notice that something is perfect!

Inconsistant door gaps always drive me nuts looking at restorations. To me, it's the most glaring quality issue on a restoration. It either means you **** or don't care enough to get it right. One of the worst I always notice is on the 64/65 Ford Mustangs. I don't know why, but it's the most noticable car when it has crappy door gaps.....

 

[Bigblue&Goldie]

Porsche has this entire left side section in stock though......

also in stock ......

That massive piece also in stock at Porsche......

Tim, I know nothing about classic Porsches, so it blows my mind Porsche is still stocking body panels for these cars built in the 70's! Are they still producing these panels, or are they old stock? I'd be curious to learn more about this if you could share some insight.

 

[olsenmotorsports]

Tim, I know nothing about classic Porsches, so it blows my mind Porsche is still stocking body panels for these cars built in the 70's! Are they still producing these panels, or are they old stock? I'd be curious to learn more about this if you could share some insight.

Hey bro! Yeah it’s a mix - some are NOS but if they dont have it, and it is still an active part number they will make it for you!

That’s why the values stay constant and go up IMO - They really stand behind their brand.

 

[olsenmotorsports]

Walk around the workshop today




997 seats just got done by Vlad for a car headed to Ohio… dudes a weapon and we are blessed to have him. Doing everything in house is such a game changer to ensure throughput stays high.



964 3.6-3.8 conversion mated to a euro spec gearbox just got installed. - This one is headed to California




68 911 getting converted back to a street car (was full race car) is getting rebodied in the metal shop.



911 SC getting final drivability tuning done - headed to Omaha



86 Slant nose got a full interior package and our gauge package - headed out to the Sarasota area




Another 930 this car got a light restoration and woven leather throughout the car. PITA to work with but Vlad makes it look easy.

Happy to answer any questions!

 

[WoodsTruck]

Does Vlad have a full set of patterns for the various model seats?
After working in an upholstery shop during my college days, this guy has it down.

 

[olsenmotorsports]

Does Vlad have a full set of patterns for the various model seats?
After working in an upholstery shop during my college days, this guy has it down.

Yes sir! We own own most of the patterns for anything Porsche.

i agree with you, the talent of these gentleman from the metal shop - interior shop - engine shop etc etc is really humbling. They are all shot makers at the superstar level.