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Posted by: ripper911 Mar 25 2012, 09:21 AM

Last night a friend calls me up and has a 1976 911 for me to look at. The engine is in boxes and a tree fell on the rear window area, I think it can be fixed, or at least be a donor car. Must not have been a big tree.
It gets delivered today, I'll get some pictures.
If the fuchs are real they're worth more than I'm paying for the car...

Posted by: billh1963 Mar 25 2012, 09:31 AM

I'm a sucker for cheap Porsches; however, in this case a 1976 is not particularly desireable. You would pay far more to bring it back to life than it would be worth. Pictures may change my mind; however, it sounds like it may be a parts car.

Posted by: 1973-914-2L Mar 25 2012, 12:22 PM

True the 76's are not the most valuable but for a good price as you said you have got at minimum good parts ... After you evaluate it a bit and to some it depends if its a coupe or a targa you may have some great donor parts for your teener and be ready for a few for sale parts here or at the bird ...

Good luck on it .. if the price was right you can almost do no wrong ...

Steve

Posted by: ripper911 Mar 25 2012, 12:37 PM

It's a coupe. The back window and one of the rear quarter windows are broken. The rear lenses are out. Not in too bad of shape otherwise. $400

Posted by: billh1963 Mar 25 2012, 01:00 PM

Engine parts alone are worth a couple thousand...

Posted by: ripper911 Mar 25 2012, 06:06 PM

This is torture... Haven't been able to get a hold of the guy all day.

Finally heard from him, another hour or so... at least he owns his own tow truck so I know we can get it here tonight.

Posted by: ripper911 Mar 25 2012, 06:41 PM

The current 911 and the 914 in the background blocking the driveway so there will be room for the tow truck.

Posted by: racerbvd Mar 25 2012, 10:08 PM

I just happen to have a rear window, maybe a 1/4 window too

Posted by: rfuerst911sc Mar 26 2012, 09:02 AM

For the price you got it for you can't lose. The motor if it's in pieces and is a 2.7 may not be worth fixing. Generally to make the 2.7 " good " a fair amount of machine work ( $$$ ) is needed. If you want to make this a driver you might want to keep your eye out for a 2.4 or a 3.0 to buy and install. Window glass is not that big a deal. Does it have Fuch wheels or cookie cutters ? Good luck with the project.

Posted by: a914622 Mar 26 2012, 09:33 AM

Before you start parting out have a look around. The mid 70s have come on strong. The long hoods are out of this world for pricing. This has driven folks to look at the 74-76 with a glimmer.
Is there a plak on the dash? I know you said its a 76 but if its a silver anniversary it may be worth keeping.
Or better yet paint it all RAT ROD

Cool find

jcl

Posted by: mepstein Mar 26 2012, 09:43 AM

Wholesale (flip) it on Pelican. Make money. Spend it on the 914.

Posted by: rjames Mar 26 2012, 10:00 AM

I'm just starting to learn about 911s. Why is the '76 not desirable?

Posted by: ripper911 Mar 26 2012, 10:10 AM

I got it, its a 1976 911S, on my phone right now but I'll try to post pictures.

Posted by: ripper911 Mar 26 2012, 10:25 AM

Posted by: ripper911 Mar 26 2012, 10:31 AM

Posted by: Ferg Mar 26 2012, 10:35 AM

If you part it, I may be interested in F R valances, and sun visors if they are nice. Nice score.

Posted by: ripper911 Mar 26 2012, 10:38 AM

Posted by: jmill Mar 26 2012, 10:50 AM

Nice score!

How come I never fall into deals like this.

Posted by: carr914 Mar 26 2012, 10:52 AM

Definately good score!

Posted by: racerbvd Mar 26 2012, 10:55 AM

Good Deal.. I should have the tail light lenses as well in my stash of stuff. As others have said, they are starting to come up in value, and of course, you could stick a 2.0 Teener engine in it & have a 912E to cruise around in until you build the 2.7..

Posted by: billh1963 Mar 26 2012, 12:17 PM

They were a 2.7 L engine that had a lot of trouble (mostly due to emissions equipment):

Read this:
http://books.google.com/books?id=atqI2ckiqyMC&pg=PA76&lpg=PA76&dq=1974-1976+porsche+engine+issues&source=bl&ots=IR_Fh5i_lY&sig=tdO8BkNYZviYszpKavd68NMealU&hl=en&sa=X&ei=a7JwT_SaIpCztwf-z9CcBg&sqi=2&ved=0CEYQ6AEwAA#v=onepage&q=1974-1976%20porsche%20engine%20issues&f=false

Posted by: ripper911 Mar 26 2012, 04:47 PM

Heres a slightly better picture of the damaged rear of the car. There are dents at the top of the window on both sides, don't know how easy that would be to fix.

Posted by: scotty b Mar 26 2012, 07:08 PM

2.7 gets a bad rap due to the thermal reactors ( basically a catalytic converter ) low compression, and crappy cams. HOWEVER, if you plan on a complete rebuild, the case, crank, rods and head are just fine for a blaster. Toss the pistons, exhaust and cams and do a complete rebuild. the thermal reactors contributed to the head stud issue that was already prevalent so upgrade the studs as you SHOULD anyway

Posted by: bigkensteele Mar 26 2012, 07:44 PM

Have you had a chance to check the usual areas for rust yet? You are already ahead just with the wheels. If the tub is solid, you are golden.

Posted by: ripper911 Mar 26 2012, 08:57 PM

Looks good as far as I have seen so far, mostly at night and drunk... but I think the rustproofing works.

I'll be looking more thouroghly wednesday when I'm home from work.

Posted by: ripper911 Mar 27 2012, 04:50 PM

I'm working on uploading pictures from my phone.

I have found some good stuff in the trunk.

The rear seats
rear lenses, but cracked
sunvisors
some other stuff...

But I was suprised to find the tool kit in a leather wrap inside of an old plastic bag that says porsche on it. What's that worth? The tools are a little rusty, pics coming soon.

Posted by: rfuerst911sc Mar 27 2012, 05:03 PM

This would be a great RS/RSR conversion build. Make sure you cover that back window to keep pollen/bugs/rain out. If the chassis is relatively rust free you could really have fun with it. Fiberglass front/rear bumpers, a ducktail spoiler and some flares. Have you figured out what you are going to do with it ?

Posted by: a914622 Mar 27 2012, 08:39 PM

I say rattle can it black stuff a straight piped suby turbo and bomb around town


jcl

Posted by: ripper911 Mar 28 2012, 08:42 AM

More Pictures!

Stuff from the trunk


More stuff


Toolkit

Posted by: ripper911 Mar 28 2012, 08:47 AM

Only 84,000 miles

Posted by: rgalla9146 Mar 28 2012, 11:23 AM

Are you sure it is not a 912E ?
That spark plug socket looks more 356 than 911.
Can't make out rear emblem.
Just sayin'
Have you seen the engine ?

Posted by: rgalla9146 Mar 28 2012, 11:29 AM

I should have said the spark plug socket doesn't look too 911ish , too long.

Posted by: ripper911 Mar 28 2012, 12:20 PM

The socket may not be 911 but the car is

Posted by: ripper911 Jul 27 2012, 12:20 PM

I finally got the drivetrain! It's in pieces but I'm hoping I can get it together soon.



Not bad for $400 total...

Posted by: mepstein Jul 27 2012, 12:50 PM

Nice score. Wait until you see the bill to put it back together $$$

Posted by: Als914 Jul 27 2012, 02:33 PM

If you are going to part it out I would be very,very interested in the interior door panels, pockets and door handle. First in line I hope.

Al

Posted by: pete-stevers Jul 27 2012, 04:34 PM

If i was not so up to my eyeballs in projects
I would offer to buy it and build it up as a back date!!!!

Posted by: Dr Evil Jul 27 2012, 04:37 PM

I may be able to put it together for you

Posted by: bigkensteele Jul 27 2012, 08:37 PM

This score just keeps getting better and better. Check the smugglers box for a gold bar. I would really hate you then. ;-)

Posted by: ripper911 Jul 29 2012, 12:49 PM

All of the engine parts are rebuilt already, and the transmission is still assembled.
I'll get some better pictures today.

Posted by: Al Meredith Jul 29 2012, 06:24 PM

Kevin, Good luck with the 76. Blake and I have a 912E engine and unique engine tin for a 912E for sale now. Problem is we don't have the transmission. The 912E transmission has a different size shaft. You remember I still have a 1976 912E so If you need to see how anything goes together your welcome to take a look. Looks like your 76 has 14" wheels? Al

Posted by: Bullethead Jul 29 2012, 09:06 PM

$400?!? Apart from the rear window area damage that looks dry and straight. Sell the interior, big bumpers and go light-weight R style backdate.

Posted by: ripper911 Jul 30 2012, 09:13 AM

Hey Al! Ever since I got the parts I've been itching to give you a call. The 1911 is still running strong.
I'm not sure about the size of the wheels...