#770 (912E) Project thread *Tangerine Cooling System installed!) Options

[euro911]

I never paid much attention to the 912E set up, but with additional length of the fan housing (as opposed to the type 616 912 motor), looks like the a T4 takes as much room as a '6'.

[Bulldog9]

I really like the look of the Metal/aluminum engine grill of the 912, and in this Restomod of #770, and decided to go for that look as opposed to the black plastic of the 911 that was on the 912E. I cleaned up the grill scuffed up the slats with 60 grit paper, primed and painted with 5-6 coats of Rustoleum Professional enamel. The tape lifted a bit in one section between coats and I didn't see it so I have a little touch-up, but I am happy with the look. It will likely peel over time, but for now it looks great. The silver flecks in the pics are not paint over spray but the plastic itself.

[Bulldog9]

Engine Update:

I decided I really diddnt like the look of the Hex bar, so I broke down and ordered the Tangerine Cable Throttle kit and ITG Air Filters..... I'm at the 'hide the receipts' point from the wife ;-) lol......

[Bulldog9]

Made a ton of progress this week, my dad came up and we spent 5 days working on the car. Assembled the doors/windows, lights, front fenders, and a ton of electrical wiring. Only one major snafu. Woohoo!

When I disassembled the doors I did a tutorial, will also do one for the reassembly, particularly the drivers fender...... learned a few things along the way that may be helpful for those who work on a 911 chassis.

First up is the Gauge cluster, this is how much of the bolster needed to be cut away to fit the triple gauge. Then all gauges installed and bracket mounted, and a mockup of the center console. Am replacing the stock fuel gauge and clock with dash vents and moved those two to the cluster with a CHT. The PLX AFM will go over the hole just to the left of the climate controls. I took the lighting and power leads from the clock to run the back-lighting of the gauges and to power the clock.





I finished the electrical wiring at least in the trunk and panel, still lots to do under the dash. Headlight relays, fog light relay and a 40 amp accessory fuse block that runs off a relay switched by the ignition. I have the radio and aux fan hooked into this and have spots for 5 more if needed. Due to the changing of the headlight circuits I also have two new free spots on the old stock fuse panel. Everything tucked up nicely with teh fuel tank installed..... far too nicely, lol. I had NO idea how much space the tank took up and it was by the grace of God that it all fit.




Highbeams and Fogs. Who needs HID?



Some looks at the 90% assembled Body. Not thrilled with the taillights or center reflector, but they are OK. I rehabbed both, glued, polished/painted, and replaced the side reflectors. Eventually will go for new, just needed to save $$. They are functional. I will probably repaint the tail light trim satin black as well as the reflector, the gloss black and silver just don't work. I do LOVE the silver accents on the engine grill though.






And finally a pic of my dad, who did a great job, detailing, cleaning and keeping me sane ;-) We really had a great week. Built a Porsche, Burnt Meat & Drank Beer.........

[Bulldog9]

Not to neglect the engine, this week I found the wiring harness clips and coil mount, so I painted them up and installed today.....

[euro911]

It's really cool that your dad is involved in your project (IMG:style_emoticons/default/thumb3d.gif)

I lost my dad 29 years ago - we had plans to travel the country to find and restore some classic cars.

[billh1963]

Nice progress! Who will be installing your windshield and trim?

[FourBlades]

This is a great thread, keep it going! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif)

Really nice car.

John

[Dave_Darling]

When I disassembled the doors I did a tutorial ...

I have a thread on the Pelican 911 BBS detailing door panel removal, disassembly, etc. Another one on the electric window mechanism clock-spring as well. I wrote those up after fixing the wife's 82 SC.

--DD

[rosenfe]

dave where on 911bbs do i find your writeup on door?

[Bulldog9]

Nice progress! Who will be installing your windshield and trim?

Scotty B

[rick 918-S]

What does your engine bar look like?

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[Bulldog9]

What does your engine bar look like?

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This isn't my bar, but this is what it looks like. The 912E uses the same transmission mounts as teh 911 but the engine mounts are different, there is a U bracket on the bottom of the frame rail that the bar mounts to.

[rick 918-S]

Thanks for posting that. We picked up a 69 912 and are doing the Type IV. We have 912E tin. That bar looks easy enough. I though about adapting a 911 bar to the Type IV. But that looks easier to fab.

[euro911]

Rick, I think Mark DeBernardi still sells body mounts for the 912 T-4 conversion. Might save you some time.

[rick 918-S]

Rick, I think Mark DeBernardi still sells body mounts for the 912 T-4 conversion. Might save you some time.

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif) I'll see him next month...

Car is coming along nice Steve! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)

[Dave_Darling]

dave where on 911bbs do i find your writeup on door?

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/porsche-911...oor-panels.html

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/porsche-911...regulators.html

--DD

[Bulldog9]

Finally got the car off jackstands, and ready to head back to Scotty B for front and rear windshields and headliner.

[Bulldog9]

Progress has slowed a bit, but moving.

The car is getting some love, painting the gauge surround, installing A & B pillar Vinyl, dash, headliner and front/rear windscreens.

I upgraded the window seals to OEM/Porsche got great deals from FCP Euro and ECS TUning if anyone is looking for them. And alas, I added two more things to my long list of new parts I'm not using..... Ah the folly of the unwashed.

Filled the Tranny with Gear Oil today, and a few other house keeping issues before I connect it to the motor and install it in the car net week. After reading way too much, I decided to go for a standard dead dino 75/90 gear oil. I have NO idea what this trans mission is like or even if it has a problem. Once I drive it a bit and get a feel for how the syncros are, I may change it, but mostly think the $30/bottle snake oil is just snake oil.

The engine as it sits, I'm not going to put the carbs on until after it is in the car. Painters tape over openings and over the studs.


Transmission on the bench for fluid fill.

[Bulldog9]

Well, after getting the car back from Scotty B who installed a new headliner and front/rear glass, I hung the motor, and towed #770 cross country without issue (other than 3 of 5 days being rain.....) Been doing a few odds and ends, and while test fitting the carbs and air filters I discovered that the old air filter platform had to be removed to fit the carbs, and also that the ITG and Tall CB Performance filters will not clear the trunk lid arms.... Fun times. A few other fitment issues, but working on them.

Anyone have experience with this? I don't remember seeing any issues with either having to cut off the FI air filter platform.

Here are a few pics of the Trailer Ride across country.

The Halfway Point, Sioux falls


Stopped at the Badlands


Arrived at Joint Base Lewis McChord


Overall the car traveled well. I wasn't thrilled with all the rain, but it was a good test of weatherproofing. I did tape stuff and cover the intakes, Dizzy and tailpipe with a ziplock bag, so hopefully kept any water out.