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> Picked up a 912, opinions?
thomasotten
post Apr 19 2014, 09:34 PM
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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.

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post Apr 19 2014, 09:43 PM
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The tires don't look too bad. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif)
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post Apr 19 2014, 09:59 PM
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Outlaw car! Do whatever you please. Its not ever going to be original again. Put a suby in it and drive
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post Apr 19 2014, 10:07 PM
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since its missing anything that would make its resale high (original parts) I say get wild.
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post Apr 19 2014, 10:14 PM
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Putting a type IV engine will be a lot cheaper and easier to find. The sheet metal to sela it may be challenging.

Check out the cars for sale on the 912 Registry. The are going up in value but they value original cars.

If it is worth the cost to restore it to your desired level got for it.

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post Apr 19 2014, 10:17 PM
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QUOTE(bdstone914 @ Apr 19 2014, 09:14 PM) *

Putting a type IV engine will be a lot cheaper and easier to find. The sheet metal to seal may be challenging.


A type I motor might be easier. Some guys do that to drive them and not where the 912 engine.

Check out the cars for sale on the 912 Registry. The are going up in value but they value original cars.

If it is worth the cost to restore it to your desired level got for it.

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And I have a 1966 rebuilt 5 speed if you decide to go for it.

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post Apr 19 2014, 10:19 PM
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Done both the t4 and currently running suby motor/trans. Like what was mentioned earlier, do what makes u happy.
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post Apr 19 2014, 11:26 PM
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Find a 6... 2.0 liter...

Not real sure but those things are worth a fortune these days and you might catch a tail wind...
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post Apr 19 2014, 11:34 PM
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I really, really, really miss my 912. I look around from time to time but they're always crazy expensive. If I found one like the one you found I'd be all over it, too. I'd go with a Type-4 engine for sure.
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post Apr 19 2014, 11:38 PM
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I'd go for a type 4 as well. They can be quite bulletproof, relatively inexpensive, and you would escape emission requirements with the age of the car.

It would make a nice, fun car when you're finished. Enjoy your project in good health!
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post Apr 20 2014, 12:00 AM
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QUOTE(PanelBilly @ Apr 19 2014, 08:59 PM) *

Outlaw car! Do whatever you please. Its not ever going to be original again. Put a suby in it and drive


Agreed! SUBARU.

Ive built a few stroked T4 engines, and a few stroked T1 engines, but after driving cars with stock Subarus swapped in (bugs, 914s, and even a VW Bus) I won't do anything but Subaru. It just doesn't make sense to spend twice as much on a T4 build, just to get half the power, a quarter the reliability, and require 6 times the regular maintenance. Not to mention the oil leaks!

It's an outlaw car anyway, so stick a Subaru in there! Just take the time to do it clean, with minimal cutting of the car, and you won't regret it.
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post Apr 20 2014, 04:18 AM
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That is one of my favourites, if you want to keep it all Porsche consider a nice engine from Jake Raby. I look forward to watching your progress, hope you post often with great pics!

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post Apr 20 2014, 05:55 AM
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A rebuilt 356 motor will be 10k.
Not hard to find, and will raise the value more than any type 4 motor.

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post Apr 20 2014, 08:35 AM
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IIRC the 1976 912E had a type 4 motor, engine tins somewhat different from 914 parts, so somewhat rarer.
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post Apr 20 2014, 09:59 AM
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Outlaw. If it were mine I would use a type IV or Porsche 6. But that's just me.
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post Apr 20 2014, 12:36 PM
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idk find a stock motor and hot rod it.
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post Apr 20 2014, 12:54 PM
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I have been looking/thinking about 912 also, not really interested in an original so I was looking at cars similar to what you found, I was thinking of Type IV motor in it or for what I thought would be $3-$4k more renegade kit for 911, didn't finish research to see if everything would work
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post Apr 20 2014, 12:58 PM
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I'd make a 912/6 without a second thought with that as a base.
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post Apr 20 2014, 01:50 PM
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I'd make a 912/6 without a second thought with that as a base.


X2 a 2.7 would work very well in that car.
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post Apr 20 2014, 03:21 PM
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...Try to do it up original!.........& things could get very prosperous (IMG:style_emoticons/default/thumb3d.gif)

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