'72 // Build Thread

[skinnerd]

Who makes your LED headlights? Same Flat6Illumination?

Also, did you think about getting Damon Series 900 to build you a new engine shroud instead of painting yours? His are "factory" nice and reasonably priced I seem to remember.

[AG81]

skinnerd,

I had to switch gears on my headlights twice. I wanted 911Eleven Headlights. When I realized that wasn't going to happen I decided on 9Haus, after speaking to Jake, the owner. I am very happy I went this direction.

I did not consider having a engine shroud made. I didn't even realize that was a possibility. I had mine cerakoted. It looks pretty good. Thanks for the heads up on Damon Series 900.

[AG81]

Cleanup and modifications continued today with the removal of the oil console.
This needs to be fitted with the thermostat Chuck sent along with my finned oil line plumbing kit.

[AG81]

Pictures didn't want to load in the previous post.

[AG81]

Waiting on parts is excruciating.....why did I decide on a 72???????

[Winter911]

Love watching the progress of this car.
Here is my '72 MFI someone butchered in the 80s. I plan to bring it back to a longhood and your car is giving me even more motivation. Jut gotta find body panels that fit my budget

Cheers.

[AG81]

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I don't know what is more difficult to believe. The fact that your car is a 72 or that someone actually did that to a 72. Wow that takes balls and money. I'm guessing that G body face lifts were a thing at some point. The 80's were a wild time. Good luck on your renovations.

[AG81]

Lots of thanks you's to go around while completing this oil console refurbishment.
From difficult parts to find to machining and fabrication this one had me at times.
It's done and so is the work on my oil pump so things can move forward with the motor.

The new CSF front fender cooler, finned Elephant lines, restored 72 oil tank and console is complete.

[AG81]

Mini Duck finished and installed:

Big thanks to fellow Pelican Jonny042 for his work on fabricating the part.

[tobluforu]

Originally Posted by AG81

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I don't know what is more difficult to believe. The fact that your car is a 72 or that someone actually did that to a 72. Wow that takes balls and money. I'm guessing that G body face lifts were a thing at some point. The 80's were a wild time. Good luck on your renovations.

There was a day when early Porsche's didn't cost much, so modifying them wasn't really all that big of a deal. I paid peanuts for my car, but I sure wish I had hindsight, or I would have kept mine somewhat stock.
I just changed the oil on my 72 and was looking at the area where the oil tank is located. And thought, man do I need to clean that area. Looking at yours, it's clear mine needs a ton of work to look halfway as nice as yours.
Great job.
Luv your plate.

[AG81]

tobluforu, the shear amount of crap and dirt behind my oil tank was dumbfounding. Stuff just kept falling out. I had to clean the tank to attack the pin holes in the bottom. The oil console needed modifications for the front cooler I added. Along the way everything got a good cleaning.

[AG81]

I am taking the car off the lift this morning and flipping the car around.....

[Matt at Pelican Parts]

Looking great! Loving the continued updates on this project!

[AG81]

Thanks Matt.

[AG81]

UPDATE:

THe interior is finish..... that is until I decide to modify something. But most of what I wanted to accomplish is done.

The Tach arrived after 9 months.

It will be nice to get the motor finished so I can move the car out and get better pictures.

[skinnerd]

Looks great!
I like mostly black interiors.
It will be interesting to see what you think about the orange tach face as you’re driving around.

[nickelplated5s]

As others have said, really nice work. What I didn't read after a few times through what's the wheel size and ground to fender lip measurement? Mines lower, PeteKZ is higher and my rear suspension is next on my list. PP has red Koni's on sale for a SWB and I'll order those before the sale is over. Support our host!

[AG81]

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The wheel size is 16x7. I have not finished the ride height as my engine is out !!! The rear was pretty darn close when I dropped the engine. The front was about 10mm high. I didn't worry too much about either as that can and will be finalized after my engine goes back into the car.

[chrisbalich]

Looks great, Steve!
You've been busy on your car while I've been busy with everything else.

[AG81]

Thank you Chris..... yes you have I have followed along on Insta.