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Posted by: greg derr Nov 18 2005, 09:04 PM

Winter project. I just bought 1985 911 struts spindles brakes and rotors, do I need any other parts for the conversion on my 73 teener? Thanks. Greg

Posted by: Bleyseng Nov 18 2005, 09:20 PM

New bearings and seals
check the rotors out you might need new ones
new pads
Shocks

Posted by: Eric_Shea Nov 18 2005, 09:54 PM

Should be good to go with the 73/85 swap.

I agree with the above. Maybe get some new bearings while you're in there and the others are unknown.

New strut inserts? Through body bar and weld some u-tabs on your a-arms? DWD sets in and you strip the tub throw the entire car into 13 boxes and set her on jackstands for the next decade??

Posted by: johnmhudson111 Nov 18 2005, 10:11 PM

Pick up a couple of bail joint pins I destroyed the threads on my orginal pins when I did my struts.

Posted by: Headrage Nov 18 2005, 10:16 PM

QUOTE (Eric_Shea @ Nov 18 2005, 07:54 PM)
DWD sets in and you strip the tub throw the entire car into 13 boxes and set her on jackstands for the next decade??

Mine started with an oil leak. Ended up with a new motor and complete rustoration, then traded everything for a /6 conversion...

Good luck...

Posted by: pete-stevers Nov 18 2005, 11:27 PM

While you are at it ...if the budget allows....perhaps a set of turbo tie rods.....and perhaps a 19mm master cylinder....but like i said .....perhaps

Posted by: bondo Nov 18 2005, 11:33 PM

QUOTE (Eric_Shea @ Nov 18 2005, 08:54 PM)
DWD sets in and you strip the tub throw the entire car into 13 boxes and set her on jackstands for the next decade??

Only 13? I've got at least that many plus most of a backyard shed! I hope to beat the decade though.