1976 911S project

[SunburntLobster]

My story: https://www.stuttcars.com/owner-stories/the-survivor-look-911/

I purchased this cool 911 from this here Pelican Parts 'cars for sale' forum in the summer, it was just about the fall off the last page and I was surprised it was still for sale (maybe rusty bonnet was offputting, ) however it didn't stay for sale for much longer! It was then imported to the UK, I am just waiting for DVLA to issue a number plate and I will take it over to Flat_6_Jack for him to get it on the ramps and sort a few known issues:

1) Starter has a parasitic drain

2) Cooling fan is tickling the bottom of the cowl and making an annoying noise.

3) Speedo, Rev and Clock not working but other 2 gauges on the left are.

4) General inspection, kick the tyres, etc.

5) Budget cost rust repairs (front bumper supports, front screen, pedal box)

I absolutely love it and looking forward to getting some miles under my belt (I had wrongly assumed insurance on a VIN would allow me to drive it on US plates)

My friend popped over and took cool photo montage:

[75 911s]

Welcome and congrats! Pop out windows + Skinny flares = awesome!

[Mixed76]

Nice pictures, well done! Narrow body, bright trim, push out windows, love it!

Too bad the front windows were fixed by then.

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[SunburntLobster]

Kardex data:

VIN: 911620114$
Model Type: 911344 1976 911S Coupé; 5 spd
Production Number: 106436$
Date of Production: 1976 01
Engine Number: 646111$
Engine Type: 911/82 911S North America 2687cc 165HP/5800 235ft-lb/4000
Gearbox Number: 716281$
Gearbox Type: 915/44 5 speed manual
Color: 936 (Z2) Silver Metallic
Interior Trim: 22 seat backs Leatherette Lobster, Interior panels & Seat inlay & bolster & headrest
Lobster Tweed, Carpet Lobster
Distributor: UY = Import Motors Ltd Inc., Porsche Audi Division, Grand Rapids, MI, USA
Country Equipment: C02 Equipment for USA except California
Tire Manufacturer: Dunlop
Options:
M197 Stronger battery
M392 full matching cloth interior in Tweed
M418 Alum trim strip around wheel arches
M497 Stronger starter 1.5 PS
M565 Sports steering wheel 380 mm
M566 Rectangular front fog lights white

Few images I have been playing around with, more actual work completed to follow!

[Flojo]

a friend of mine has a mid-year G... though with a 3.4 (ex 3.2 Carrera)… really bad ass these narrow body cars

[Mad Max]

Lobster Tweed interior is very unusual in a good way.

[SunburntLobster]

The silver / red combo is classic porsche and pretty special. Only when pulling bits of interior apart and finding trim that hasn't been subjected to UV light do I realise how dark it must have been originally.

I quite like the speckled effect so probably won't dye it darker red to match the original. For me it's all about the patina and story!

[Bigtoe32067]

Congrats on a cool find. Should give you plenty of fun and some adventure in fixing it up.
Good luck

[Flojo]

Originally Posted by Mad Max

Lobster Tweed interior is very unusual in a good way.

absolutely!
exotic, and matches extremely well with the silver patinated paint.
love it!

[SunburntLobster]

This project is being done very much on a restricted budget so trying to phase work while keeping it a runner.

Even though it has a M565 380mm steering wheel it still didn't feel great, if budget had allowed I would have put a 'tipo wheel in however I found a bargain MX5 (Miata) gen 1 steering wheel which is a useful 370mm and doesn't alter the distance to controls or dash top. At £50 (excl boss) I am pleased with the cheap fix.

[SunburntLobster]

quick project update...

Early this year a small puff of blue smoke became a larger puff of smoke which was followed by a loss of power and a cylinder dropping out.

Compression test showed cylinder 1 was well down.


Engine drop to take a closer look


Worst fear confirmed, piston 1 rings mashed and skirt broken off.


Any thoughts of dropping in a new piston and cylinder soon forgotten when worms of black silicon sealant had blocked a piston squirter and camshaft oiler.


The engine had been apart in the past, nasty rattle can black paint had saved the cases from any corrosion, under the paint and oil they are absolutely mint which was pleasant surprise. The good news is that in the past the air pump was removed and blanked off, thermal reactors removed, 11 blade fan fitted and upgraded hydraulic cam chain tensioners installed.



The bearing shells had started to go through to base metal so definitely due a rebuild (the speedo stopped at 180k miles…)


Many happy hours listening to the radio and hand cleaning the cases, etc with a scotchpad and WD40.



Invested in a cheap soda blaster gun for my compressor. Pretty pleased with the results.