Service manuals etc for first 911

[bryankloos]

Hey All,

I just took posession of my first 911. 1983SC Cab. I'm a tinkerer and like to read. What are the basic manuals I should purchase for the car.

Many Thanks,

Bryan

[Ralph3.]

https://www.pelicanparts.com/cgi-bin/ksearch/pel_search_2016.cgi?SUPERCAT_FLAG=Y&command=DWsearch&description=bentley%2520manual

[nvr2mny]

Bryan, please post pics. I’m sure you know the “importance” of what you have. I have a bunch of literature specific to the ‘83 Cab as we sold our 16,000 orig mile example last year. Send me your email address to dsdepew@msn.com and I’ll forward pics of what I have and pricing. I also have an nos original tonneau cover w/case for the cab. Those are fairly rare, if you’re interested. As you build up more posts you’ll be able to pm the members here. Welcome!

[bryankloos]

[bryankloos]

1983 Euro Spec Cab... though I’m wondering why it has the us front bumper.
Temp registration in hand, and the wife and I enjoyed our first ride this evening. Very fun!

[nvr2mny]

Nice, where in the US are you?

[Jack Stands]

You might find the Bentley manual to be a handy reference. The factory manuals are nice but expensive and the Bentley covers most of the same information.

[pmax]

Originally Posted by bryankloos

Hey All,

I just took posession of my first 911. 1983SC Cab. I'm a tinkerer and like to read. What are the basic manuals I should purchase for the car.

Many Thanks,

Bryan

Welcome !

Bentley, Wayne's Rebuild Book, Anderson's Performance handbook and this site. Happy reading.

[timmy2]

Side markers likely installed in bumper when imported and federalized. Easy to swap out.
My ROW had them too. Not any more.

[Uwon]

Welcome. I would invest in a Bentley manual and then keep your eyes open for an original manual when you visit swap meets, which I’m sure you will want to. Porsches are infectious.
Cheers,
Johan

[theiceman]

if you are new to Porsche the Bentley and "101 projects" are great resources.
Engine rebuilding and Bruces book are overkill for a rookie trying to do maintenance on his Porsche .