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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: 1,545 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) |
bigkensteele |
May 28 2014, 06:59 PM
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Major Member Group: Members Posts: 2,197 Joined: 30-August 04 From: Cincinnati, OH Member No.: 2,660 Region Association: South East States |
If you decide to go with a T4, I have a set of engine tin that I have pulled off my 2.7 donor which could be used to fashion a set for your conversion. I would be glad to donate to your cause.
If you go with a 2.7, look for a '74. They did not have the thermal reactors that caused the later engines to bake themselves. Most have been rebuilt by now, but I have been told is that a '74 is what you want to start with. |
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