{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"Porsche 911SC Wide-Body Transformation: Restoration Stories & Car Culture Clip","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/porsche-911sc-wide-body-transformation-restoration-stories-car-culture-clip","audioUrl":"https://www.buzzsprout.com/2316026/episodes/16660105-porsche-911sc-wide-body-transformation-restoration-stories-car-culture-clip.mp3","description":"Click here to share your favorite car, car story or any automotive trivia!In this automotive adventures clip, Matt Pratt of Top Coat Garage revs up a classic-car restoration story as he converts a vintage-era Porsche 911SC narrow-body into a custom Turbo wide-body sports car. Dive under the hood for automotive technology insights, explore the craftsmanship and vehicle design choices that bring this beloved car to life, and relive the car memories behind every metal flare. Perfect for fans of Porsche history, restoration stories, automotive adventures, and car culture—tune in for your next dose of car trivia and automotive education! *** Your Favorite Automotive Podcast - Now Arriving Weekly!!! *** Listen on your favorite platform and visit https://carsloved.com for full episodes, our automotive blog, Guest Road Trip Playlist and our new CAR-ousel of Memories photo archive. Don't Forget to Rate & Review to keep the engines of automotive storytelling—and personal restoration—running strong."},"annotations":[{"startTime":0.0,"endTime":7.6,"type":"part","title":"bumper","url":"/glossary/bumper","quote":"I'm widening the bumper, I'm making it fit the fenders, you know, and giving it extra mounts...","canonicalId":"part:bumper","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4o-mini","data":{"explanation":"The bumper is a crucial component of a car that absorbs impact during collisions, protecting both the vehicle and its occupants. In custom car builds, bumpers can be modified or widened to fit specific designs or body kits.","simplifiedExplanation":"A bumper is the part of a car that helps protect it in case of a crash. Sometimes, people change or widen bumpers to make their cars look different or to fit better with other parts."}},{"startTime":7.6,"endTime":13.9,"type":"part","title":"side skirts","url":"/glossary/side-skirts","quote":"...and then he brings me these side skirts and this rocker panel and I'm just like, where did you get this from...","canonicalId":"part:side-skirts","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4o-mini","data":{"explanation":"Side skirts are aerodynamic components attached to the sides of a car, typically found in performance or modified vehicles. They help improve airflow around the car and can enhance its appearance.","simplifiedExplanation":"Side skirts are parts that go along the sides of a car to make it look cooler and help it move through the air better. They're often added to sporty cars."}},{"startTime":18.8,"endTime":24.5,"type":"concept","title":"wide body","url":"/glossary/wide-body","quote":"...so it fits the wide body and everything, so the wide, the body kit on his car...","canonicalId":"concept:wide-body","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.8,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4o-mini","data":{"explanation":"A wide body refers to a modification that increases the width of a car's body, allowing for wider tires and improved handling. This is often done for performance reasons or to achieve a more aggressive look.","simplifiedExplanation":"A wide body is when a car is made wider than usual. This helps it handle better and can make it look more aggressive and sporty."}},{"startTime":24.5,"endTime":30.4,"type":"concept","title":"one-off","url":"/glossary/one-off","quote":"...the body kit on his car, the bumper and side skirts is 100% one-off...","canonicalId":"concept:one-off","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4o-mini","data":{"explanation":"A one-off refers to a unique, custom-made part or vehicle that is not mass-produced. This term is often used in the context of custom car builds to indicate that the item is specially made for a specific project.","simplifiedExplanation":"One-off means something that is made just once and is unique. In cars, it refers to parts that are specially made for a specific vehicle, rather than being made in large numbers."}}],"speakers":[{"id":"s1","name":"Carly","role":"host"},{"id":"s2","name":"Doug","role":"host"},{"id":"s3","name":"Dave: Classic Car Experts","role":"host"},{"id":"s4","name":"Motorsports Enthusiasts","role":"host"},{"id":"s5","name":"Automotive Storytellers","role":"host"}],"transcripts":[{"url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/porsche-911sc-wide-body-transformation-restoration-stories-car-culture-clip/transcript.vtt","type":"text/vtt"}]}