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Picked up a 912, opinions? |
thomasotten |
Apr 19 2014, 09:34 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,546 Joined: 16-November 03 From: San Antonio, Texas Member No.: 1,349 |
Hello,
I was fortunate to find a 1966 912 for sale and purchased it. No engine, no transmission... no seats! So the car is rough, but restorable. I was wondering what my club's opinions on the car would be. An immediate question I have is on the viability of putting in a type IV engine in the car. It just seems that would be easier to find than an original 912/356 engine. But would that hurt the resale? Just looking over the car, in addition to the above mentioned missing items, I will need new floor pans, dash pad, door panels, gas tank, and and and... Is this a super money pit? What would this car bring restored? (low and high) P.S. The two tone paint is because the owner was trying to learn to paint. Thanks, (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_wirdgut.gif) Attached image(s) |
maf914 |
May 3 2014, 07:21 AM
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Not a Guru! Group: Members Posts: 3,049 Joined: 30-April 03 From: Central Florida Member No.: 632 Region Association: None |
An immediate question I have is on the viability of putting in a type IV engine in the car. It just seems that would be easier to find than an original 912/356 engine. But would that hurt the resale? Thanks, (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_wirdgut.gif) The ShopTalkForums have plenty of info concerning Type 4 912 conversions, but you may have to dig a bit. One forum member, Griznant, did a nice conversion and made multiple posts concerning it. Several of the regulars from 914World made comments as well. This was years ago, wow time flies. Try the following links. You may have to register to access all features on the site. http://www.shoptalkforums.com/viewtopic.ph...788&start=0 http://www.shoptalkforums.com/search.php?a...37&sr=posts http://www.shoptalkforums.com/memberlist.p...ofile&u=337 http://www.shoptalkforums.com/index.php |
bcheney |
May 3 2014, 07:49 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,341 Joined: 16-November 03 From: Orlando, FL Member No.: 1,348 Region Association: South East States |
It's definitely a money pit....all restorations are! If you need replacement sheet metal Restoration Design is a great place for advice and parts.
http://www.restoration-design.com/mm5/merc...ry_Code=911-CHA 912 values most likely will go up and I agree that putting a Porsche 6 is the route of choice unless you are going for a full restoration to bring it back to it's original glory. I would consider talking to Jake about his 2.4. He is well respected in the community. I have a buddy here in Florida who has a 912 and he is nearing the end of his restoration and loves the car! Just decide what your budget and overall goal is and go for it...then, along the way you can just adopt the US Navy's thinking..."A plan is simply a basis for change"! Have fun!! |
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