RSR body kit

[gmiles]

Here's my dilemma. I paid $3500 for the car. Not bad. It has a 2.0L with the "S" Webers and at least the "S" engine case.Who knows what's inside it, though. The downside it it's actually a 1968 912 with a salvaged CA title. I knew it when I bought the car, so it's no suprise. The bottom line, I have considered going to smaller fenders/flares like an SC but would the cost outweigh the "lack" of value the car already has? Thnx for any opinions/advice. The folks that did all the work on it did a really good job. The only gremlins have been minor electrical and synching the Webers. The interior has been upgraded, too.

[widebody911]

Get some wider wheels and save up for a 3.6L - the hard part is already done.

[cowtown]

For $3500, that looks like a heck of a fun car. I'd just have fun with it, and forget about doing any drastic body changes.

However, if you do decide you want smaller fenders, I'll trade my '75 911S bodywork for yours any time.

[KALLGREN]

Just drive she said and change the tail.

[poorb0yw]

wow. I'd be so happy if I could find something that looked that cool for 3500

[Kevin Stewart]

nice for teh price, Kevin

[Lukesportsman]

For $3500 I'll take the car off your hands. I mean you knew what it was when you bought it and you did. You could of bought a really ugly SC if that is what you wanted, right? For so little $$$ currently and for how much it would take to return it to another incorrect body configuration, why? Just save up and buy an SC later or in addition to it. You'll either have a car worth more with less work or better have one for different personalities. I wouldn't put money into a severly modified 912 that is already "done". Drive, enjoy and change cars later if you must. Then again its your car, but YOU ASKED

[gmiles]

Luke, my checkbook agrees with you. And I appreciate everyone's input. The line has to be drawn somewhere as far as how much money I put into it because it will never be made up. This is the 1st Porsche I have owned and I figured for the price I couldn't go wrong. BUT, since the acquisition price was sooo low, it gave me room to play around with. I really like the clean lines of the smaller flared cars and I think it would cost me less to change out the r/flares and f/fenders than to drop a bigger motor in. The car looks like it can walk the walk, but I don't think it can talk the talk. The 68 S motor was only 160hp? The hot rodder in me says go for more motor. I was looking at a "80 911 at the same time that had turbo flares (8K for it) but again, for the money, I knew I could get rid of the 68 if I didn't like it and wouldn't be out any money. Porsche is a big change for me. I've always had 65-67 Mustangs. Opinions are varied, but someone is going to post a reply that makes me say, "Yup, that's what I'll do." SO, to the folks on the BBS, what would you do?
thnx again for all input.

[Lukesportsman]

I would've kept the 67 Mustang and used it for your speed devil.

If its a real S engine, then there's your answer. Sell it and buy a 3.0. Save up money for awhile and keep doing searches here on how to build a home brewed turbo kit for it. Now you've spent the extra 4.5k (difference after selling an "S" engine) and have a car if done right that can walk the walk......only stopping it is left

[gmiles]

I have my 65 Mustang (GT350R clone) that is plenty fast, but the two cars are apples and oranges in setup and power. The Porsche was a "supercar" to begin with. The Ford wasn't. Anyway, the engine numbers on the 2.0l say it's an S motor and the IDA Webers do, too. The electrical in the car is from the 912, not 911. That's my biggest worry with changing to a later engine unless it's converted to carbs, too.

[JP911]

The wide body work may not be every P-car enthusiasts cup of tea, but many of the members of this board (self included) love the widebody look. Browse the archives and check out pics of Jack Olsen's car. You may change your mind. Also, keep in mind that a pre-76 (75 and earlier) car is ideal in CA due to the new smog laws.

[Lothar]

It may never be a collectible show car, but who cares? The widebody cars need some muscle. The added drag needs to be offset by some extra ponies.

If you are already loooking at the resale value to get your money out of the car, then sell now. Otherwise, do what makes you happy.

If it were my car, I'd build it to HSR, PCA or POC class spec. I'd be looking for big displacement, 3.4 to 3.8. I'd make a really cool track car out of it, but that's me.

Good luck with the car. Let us know what you do with it.

[geof33]

Originally posted by gmiles
The line has to be drawn somewhere as far as how much money I put into it because it will never be made up.

Welcome to the wonderful world of early P-cars... It's got to be a love not an investment. I'll NEVER get the $$$ out of my '84 but I don't look at it that way...

Drive it till it explodes... Looks cool and the price was right...

Oh yea... put a duck on it...

[Wayne 962]

If you don't like the looks, then sell it and get another one. To do bodywork like that takes a lot of time and $$$, you could sell that for a profit and buy the car you really want.

Looks pretty cool to me...

-Wayne

[hkspwrsche]

What's up with the bumper and fenders? did someone glass the front end together to just one peice or am I seeing things?
Looks neat in general.. I almost bought one like that 10 years ago in maryland. it was white but other wise seems the same.. started out a 912 ...the flares looked odd in the rear of the one I looked at because of the shorter wheel base on the 68 921 conversion I looked at but, this one doesnt.... the one I looked at had centerline style wheels on it too...

[adomakin]

bin the rims, buy a 3.2 and have a load of fun in it as it is.

Andy

[gmiles]

Yup, the front bumper and fenders were all glassed together. They even filled in the seam where the fenders meet the cowl. It looks like the guys that did the work knew what they were doing and did a good job. The car has power windows and A/C,too.

Wayne, I think it would cost me less to change the flares than to put a bigger motor in it. Especially if I do the work myself. The scary part is un-doing what has been done. I could always screw it up so bad I HAVE to pay someone to fix it for me, then it would be a wash.

Apparently it's a love/money thing. You love them and spend alot of money on them (my son said it sounds like my wife!).

geoff33, I like your idea. KISS, keep it simple,stupid.But I dont want to destroy an early S motor. I don't plan on getting rid of the car and the money I spend will be repaid with the joy of fixing it and driving it, I guess.

The general consenus is to leave it as is, except the wing. Duck tail or an IROC/ RS America tail?
thanks again for all the info.

[Shaun @ Tru6]

Originally posted by gmiles
Luke, my checkbook agrees with you. And I appreciate everyone's input. The line has to be drawn somewhere as far as how much money I put into it because it will never be made up. This is the 1st Porsche I have owned and I figured for the price I couldn't go wrong. BUT, since the acquisition price was sooo low, it gave me room to play around with. I really like the clean lines of the smaller flared cars and I think it would cost me less to change out the r/flares and f/fenders than to drop a bigger motor in. The car looks like it can walk the walk, but I don't think it can talk the talk. The 68 S motor was only 160hp? The hot rodder in me says go for more motor. I was looking at a "80 911 at the same time that had turbo flares (8K for it) but again, for the money, I knew I could get rid of the 68 if I didn't like it and wouldn't be out any money. Porsche is a big change for me. I've always had 65-67 Mustangs. Opinions are varied, but someone is going to post a reply that makes me say, "Yup, that's what I'll do." SO, to the folks on the BBS, what would you do?
thnx again for all input.

I've got a 69E I'll trade you for.

[Briana]

Shaun,

Does that mean you'll take $3500 for the 69 911E?

[Shaun @ Tru6]

Your logic is sound to be sure. Now if the $3500 you gave me were in rare coins worth $10K, we could talk.