milt, can you post a pic of your car? would love to see it's current condition.
cliff

I agree with the other posters--it's your car do what you want to it. I don't think the originality police have any authority.

But returning to the original post there was an issue about economics...how important is that factor in the decision.

I would ask you not to cut it. There are a million beaters around that can be modified to your heart's content, and there are fewer and fewer early S's around. Especially with matching numbers. I know it's your car, and you know it well, but why not give it to someone who will appreciate it for what it is? If you're looking for a car to play with and modify, why not choose something that's a little more common and worth a little less to the porsche community?

To me, it's a little like saying "I would like to draw a moustache on something. I have this mona lisa, do you think I should draw a moustache on that or should I get a blank canvas?" the choice is clear to me, and from your hesitation, comments, and extensive description of the car's originality and numbers, I would think the choice is, if not clear, at least present in your mind as well.

So, do you really want to be known as "Zeke, that guy that cut up an S"?? That's why I say to get a T and mess with it. And to delay selling the S for a while just to see if you want to reverse course.

I agree with only having 1 911 of this vintage. I had a 75 & a 73 and sold the beautiful 75. With the 356, a 911 and a Boxster, you have great lineup and enough deciisons about what to drive. But I would move slow.

I hope you guys didn't think this was too much of a patronizing thread, because it is.

Anyway, decision made. I will keep the car. I will do the mods, but no flares, at least for now. The reason for the keep it decision is based on that I know this car, as many pointed out. While it's far from perfect, I know where the problems are. That's a big advantage.

The fact that there are more rear wheel options for a narrow body than I was familiar with also helped. I'm looking to do some special backset 8's or maybe even 7.5. We'll see.

And, lastly, the fact that it's already been compromized with a previous color change. The cconsensus of that being the real irreversable fact, helps me that I won't return the car to it's original color, due to a dislike of the color.

Several months ago, I received many comments that I should try hard to return the car to it's original color. That thought has lingered in my mind and precipitated my lack of confidence to go ahead when the car was at the "crossroads."

Consider the road crossed. And I promise to post some interesting pics of some serious work about to take place.

Patronizing or not, thanks for the input. Really. I feel better.

great, so now w/ scruffy gone, where are we supposed to look for cool primer-ed cars?

Good plan, Milt. The originality police can now go back to eating their donuts. ;)

BTW, what was the original color and what color are you gonna paint it? Just being nosey.

Jim, that's not nosey. The car was 8383 Metalic Green with tan/black interior. The planned color scheme this week is the bumpers as shown (page 1 of this thread) in my own special mix of platinum and Steve McQueen Slate Grey on the rest of the body except a band of the platinum low on the sides with a reverse PORSCHE script revealing the grey (or grey positve, if you will). Wheels will be completely painted satin black Fuchs and BBS (we all need 2 sets, eh?) with just the outer rim (the bead part) polished. The look will be finished will some RS stripes in a bright primary color on the front and rear bumpers. Possibly Speed Yellow. Or maybe yellow/red to pick up on the German colors.

The interior will remain stock for now with the tan basket weave sports and matching door panels. I have removed the rear seats and used an RS carpet kit keeping the rear shelf vinyl piece.

It's not a real lightweight, but I lost 10 lbs. this year since the winter holidays when I eat every pie in sight and currently weigh in at 170, so I can afford a little interior luxury. But if I had to dump some weight quickly, the sports would be replaced with some kind of light vintage racing seats. Looking for those will give me something to do for several months. ;)

Wow, you are decisive. nostatic would've kept this thread going for weeks.

Milt, before you make a final color decision, take a look at Dave (TRE)'s car. Kevin P73 painted it a rare factory beige-grey. It's really an exceptional color choice.

And good on you for making the right decision.

Lol!

I wish I could accept that compliment. I've had my moments and this thread proves it. Actaully, the colors were decided on weeks ago. It was a matter doing it.

Todd was taking his time finding a car, no doubt. But now, other than the duck debacle, he knows what he wants and is going after it. I have never seen anyone get on the slipery slope as he did after one lead follow session at the track.

Welcome to the newest racer. He and I will be out there in practice sessions a few times, I'm sure. I think we both think it's a hobby. The big difference is that he drives his car every day. When I get in mine, it's so uncommon, such a chimerical world, I sometimes just sit there for a minute or two before starting it. It's like going out for a real nice dinner, it's special. I hear every note of the music. I like to keep it that way.

I also like to stand on the gas.

now now...that was the old nostatic. My car goes in for roll bar install tomorrow. I think the transform from stock to DE has been pretty quick. Plus the freon gets recovered so the AC can come out. And she'll stay a daily driver. So there :p

that sounds like a really interesting color combo... esp. w/ the satin black fuchs...mmm