Armin's 1974 911 2.7L Gulf Blue Build/Restoration

[Arminho]

Figured I'd say hi. I'm brand new to this community and just got my hands on a '74 Gulf Blue 911 2.7L. Original and matching engine. Looks like it's in great shape, 74k miles. This will be a project for my Dad and I. Figured I'd start a progress thread. We will take any advice or insight you guys have to offer. Looking forward to contributing and learning. https://imgur.com/a/bKM8XL4


Best,
Armin

[Dmitry at Pelican Parts]

Hello and welcome to the forum Armin! Congrats on the beautiful, new ride. To help you get started, I'm attaching a link to our site's DIY tech articles that list many procedures that I'm sure you'll be going over. Please let us know if you have any questions and we'll be happy to assist.

https://www.pelicanparts.com/911/911tech_articles.htm

[Walter_Middie]

Armando,

Wow, those are really low miles. Mine has about 200,000 more than that.

What does it need? Has it been off the road for a number of years? Plenty of help on this forum for mid-years.

[nathanbs]

looks like you've already been christened with a nickname Armando

[SalParadise]

That thing is sweet. Matt is going to lose his mind over this one...

[stevesc_us]

Love the color. Great score!

[manbridge 74]

Very clean. Early production? Might have nikasil cylinders if last four numbers of VIN is below 3000 or so.

Interior and engine pics please.

We will soon need a thread just for 74 guys.

If really original think on the word preservation, not so much restoration.

[manbridge 74]

The seven inch wheels look pretty good. The original style mirrors are still available and will make it look even more period.

[Rocartfe2]

74 is the great year. I just got through with a refresh of mine.

[Cannon1967]

Welcome to the club! Nothing sweeter than bringing it home for the first time. You will find lots of friends and helpful advice here.

[manbridge 74]

Originally Posted by Rocartfe2

74 is the great year. I just got through with a refresh of mine.

Another good looking narrow hipped bright trimmed 74.

Mine came with cookies, I should get some. Looks good with the dark finish and matching exhaust tip.

[nathanbs]

Originally Posted by manbridge 74

The seven inch wheels look pretty good. The original style mirrors are still available and will make it look even more period.

What are those mirrors? I don’t recognize them

[jac1976]

How and where did you find that? Nice score.

[manbridge 74]

I’m thinking the mirrors here are painted Vitalonis.

[tdw28210]

Welcome. Pictures. The masses here want pictures.

[75 911s]

Originally Posted by manbridge 74

I’m thinking the mirrors here are painted Vitalonis.

Yeeahp - Vitaloni Tornados. Painted. I had some on my 75 as well. Welcome and what a beautiful blue narrowbody! I think that is one of my favorite colors on an air cooled.

[Arminho]

Originally Posted by Dmitry at Pelican Parts

Hello and welcome to the forum Armin! Congrats on the beautiful, new ride. To help you get started, I'm attaching a link to our site's DIY tech articles that list many procedures that I'm sure you'll be going over. Please let us know if you have any questions and we'll be happy to assist.

https://www.pelicanparts.com/911/911tech_articles.htm

Thank you for the link. We have a lot of reading to do.

Originally Posted by Walter_Middie

Armando,

Wow, those are really low miles. Mine has about 200,000 more than that.

What does it need? Has it been off the road for a number of years? Plenty of help on this forum for mid-years.

Right now we need to figure out where it's leaking oil. I'm sure chain tensioners will need to be changed. Last time car was registered in the state was 2006. The interior appears well preserved. Still has original headliner and I was blown away by its condition.

Originally Posted by manbridge 74

Very clean. Early production? Might have nikasil cylinders if last four numbers of VIN is below 3000 or so.

Interior and engine pics please.

We will soon need a thread just for 74 guys.

If really original think on the word preservation, not so much restoration.

Last four of serial # is below 3000. What does this mean regarding cylinders? Good or bad?

Originally Posted by jac1976

How and where did you find that? Nice score.

Honestly, I saw it driving to work a couple of times in a guy's garage lot. Something blue caught the corner of my eye, it was hidden behind some other cars. I just walked in and asked if I could buy it, but he wasn't really considering it. 3 weeks later, we started talking seriously. Turned out to be a real nice guy.

Originally Posted by tdw28210

Welcome. Pictures. The masses here want pictures.

I'm working on it! Will post a big album on here soon.

[Pedro '84 Coupe]

Welcome! Car looks mint. Love the color.

[manbridge 74]

I’ve had three 74 911s and found the early two had nikasil cylinder bores. The nikasil lining is generally more durable/desirable than later alusil.

[lvporschepilot]

Love 74s, they are my weakness. Enjoy!