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Posted by: jack20 Nov 1 2016, 06:02 PM

I'm considering adding a 912 to the garage to keep the 914 company.
I've been researching 912 sites and all I could find that is remotely like World is the 912 Registry BBS. It doesn't come anywhere close to 914 World.

Does anyone know of other sites?

Thanks,

Jack

Posted by: Cracker Nov 1 2016, 06:04 PM

As I recall...yes there are.

Tony

Posted by: ConeDodger Nov 1 2016, 06:22 PM

Mark at Original Customs has one that belongs to his wife. Needs an engine. What is it they say about the plumber and his sink?

Posted by: rick 918-S Nov 1 2016, 06:55 PM

Aric and I have one. Project car but really pretty good. We have the original engine but we are building a type IV 2.0 with 912E tin.

Posted by: porsche913b_sp Nov 1 2016, 07:44 PM

Check out this thread, Charles has has a very nice 912 as well.

http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=251302&st=0

Posted by: Rand Nov 1 2016, 07:54 PM

What's the state of Britain's turbo?

Posted by: Charles Danek Nov 1 2016, 11:26 PM

Charles Danek here, I'd be happy to talk to you about 912s!

Posted by: Mikey914 Nov 2 2016, 12:25 AM

912E with sunroof thanks

Posted by: jack20 Nov 2 2016, 09:04 AM

QUOTE(porsche913b_sp @ Nov 1 2016, 06:44 PM)

Check out this thread, Charles has has a very nice 912 as well.

http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=251302&st=0

Posted by: napasteve Nov 2 2016, 09:33 AM

Steve Pratel has a beautiful 912e

http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=217627&hl=

Posted by: euro911 Nov 2 2016, 06:45 PM

I had two until earlier this year, a '66 & a '67. Sold the '67 in March when I was closing my shop.

'67





'66

Posted by: eyesright Nov 2 2016, 08:42 PM

I found this '69 about a year ago. It shows 3000 miles now after turning over twice. My 2.0 914 has more power and torque and handles better, but the 912 is more closed in for bad weather and has classic looks. Both have 5 speed 901 transmissions but the 912 turns 3700 RPM at highway speeds and the 914 turns about 3000. Both are noisy. Much easier valve adjustment on the 912. Don't ask me to choose between them...I'd be the donkey between two bales of hay.

No website compares to 914world but the 912BBS site has just as good people. It seems that nothing inspires "hands on" understanding like a 914 though. Remember to use your real name on the 912 site.

Posted by: jack20 Nov 3 2016, 12:43 AM

Thanks guys.
914 World in a class of its own.

Posted by: jack20 Nov 3 2016, 12:45 AM

QUOTE(eyesright @ Nov 2 2016, 07:42 PM)

I found this '69 about a year ago. It shows 3000 miles now after turning over twice. My 2.0 914 has more power and torque and handles better, but the 912 is more closed in for bad weather and has classic looks. Both have 5 speed 901 transmissions but the 912 turns 3700 RPM at highway speeds and the 914 turns about 3000. Both are noisy. Much easier valve adjustment on the 912. Don't ask me to choose between them...I'd be the donkey between two bales of hay.

No website compares to 914world but the 912BBS site has just as good people. It seems that nothing inspires "hands on" understanding like a 914 though. Remember to use your real name on the 912 site.

Posted by: GeorgeRud Nov 3 2016, 11:56 AM

I think Jake Raby has one as well. My friend had one back in the day and it was a great car that we had a lot of fun with.

Posted by: Cracker Nov 3 2016, 12:10 PM

***Maybe the 914 Directors*** (whoever they are), will allow for a 912 Forum here? Just a thought for our 4 cylinder brethren. Just an idea...

Tony

Posted by: Mueller Nov 3 2016, 12:16 PM

I don't have one, however another Mike Mueller in the Bay Area has one

Neighbor across the street from me has a near perfect '76 (too bad we are in CA, his is all smog legal)

I'd like one, but don't think I'll ever be able to afford one now, it would be sweet with a Polo motor in it like this one: http://flatsixes.com/cars/for-sale-cars/polo-engined-912-911s-911/

Posted by: Beechwoodtitle Nov 3 2016, 12:36 PM

My 912 Soft Window is in October Excellence Magazine.

Gregory

Posted by: euro911 Nov 3 2016, 02:02 PM

QUOTE(eyesright @ Nov 2 2016, 07:42 PM)

I found this '69 about a year ago. It shows 3000 miles now after turning over twice. My 2.0 914 has more power and torque and handles better, but the 912 is more closed in for bad weather and has classic looks. Both have 5 speed 901 transmissions but the 912 turns 3700 RPM at highway speeds and the 914 turns about 3000. Both are noisy. Much easier valve adjustment on the 912. Don't ask me to choose between them...I'd be the donkey between two bales of hay.

No website compares to 914world but the 912BBS site has just as good people. It seems that nothing inspires "hands on" understanding like a 914 though. Remember to use your real name on the 912 site.

Posted by: jack20 Nov 3 2016, 11:35 PM

Sure appreciate all the feedback. Some great looking 912s too. Thanks for the pics.

Posted by: maf914 Nov 4 2016, 07:17 AM

You might find some interesting 912 info at the Shop Talk Forums site. Here is a good thread about a T4 powered 912.

http://www.shoptalkforums.com/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=47656&hilit=raby

http://www.shoptalkforums.com/index.php

Posted by: mskala Nov 6 2016, 01:17 PM

I know a guy in Mass with a nice 912E he wants to sell, $25K.
PM me for his #

Posted by: rush Mar 18 2017, 12:50 PM

Have a homemade 76 911/type 4 912e
But will note the quanity and quality of help on this 914 site buries any 912 group out there 2 cents

Posted by: Niklas Mar 18 2017, 01:37 PM

912 from 1967 building it back to narrow body and no turbo decklid.
Engine is a 2.0 from a 911 from a 1968.