911R project question
 

I recently inherited one of my dad's 911's.

It's a 1972 T that we somewhat restored together...

Well now that it is all mine and I have moved out on my own - I want to modify it - and am thinking of the 911 R.

Being that it is a 72 it does have the oil thingy on the side.
My question: Has anyone here ever converted a 72 oil door thing to a 911R style oil thingy???

I am not a good welder so realize I may need to have a local shop do this.

Thanks guys!
SmileWavy

What's a 911R style oil thingy?

you have a 72, dont mess it up, its already cool

sorrie
 

Sorry, I am going to try and post a picture of what I a mean :)

So something similar to this picture:


http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1119140669.jpg

Thanks again,
K

I would have to say the same...the '72 side oil filler thingy is just as unique as the 911R style oil thingy

Thanks guys,

But if I do go ahead with a 911 R project would it be okay to leave it stock oil filler door thingy?

Or are you guys saying to just leave the car as a stock 72 911?

The car does need to be repainted so that is why I am thinking of the "R" conversion...

But I don't really care I am just glad to have it and drive it! ! !

My dad showed me how to drive on this car and my ex-boyfriend also taught me to drive 911's - I still feel I should get extra lessons or something ???

Any suggestions? I don't want to be a bad 911 driver!

Thanks,
K

well technically it'd be more "correct" to do a 911R look with a SWB car (pre '69). However it is your car and up to you however you like to modify it (as long as it's in good taste :D ). What does your '72 look like right now? Post some pics ;)

oh and btw, since you have a '72 please join the 911 VTK :cool:

as for learning how to drive a 911 well, you can join either PCA or POC and go to their driver's ed programs. But being on the west coast you have access to many tracks...just sign up for a track day and learn to drive your 911 from an instructor.

Just my opinion but, you should take a look at Jack Olsens car and the whole 911 VTK site and start building ideas from there.

I have a '65 912 that I'm working on doing an R replica because of it's SWB.

Re: 911R project question
 

Is it BLUE?

Well, don't be Russian too fast into any new projects. Neophytes are bound to make rookie mistakes. :cool:

Ha, your pretty good - this is Alex's old pelican name - he helped restore this car too.

But um we um haven't talked in a while - well since he left Cali... but now that I am closer we'll see? Alex?

Oh the car is light yellow BTW - My color!

Let's see some picture thingies!

ok
 

Here is the pic I used in a school project, enjoy

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1119202695.jpg

K

That's a nice yellow - I like the pastels for yellows.

If you do eliminate the door, I would save it -- the '72s are sought after and will only become more rare in the future. Realize that you are decreasing the value of the car.

Yeah, um.. quite the project ya got here ...there.

I think you should lower it. In fact, see how low you can go. :cool:

Alex is around and still has a '72 that was that color originally.

Ok now I don't know what to do :(

It looks good in the pic but does need paint - I guess I can live w/out doing major changes to it.....

What? When did Alex get that car? Did he sell the blue 72?
I know he sold the 73E targa he had and the 87 turbo too.
Alex doesn't like white (or yellow) - that's weird.

So a 72T really is valuable?
I do know that I am not supposed to change the car much without telling dad first, and especially not sell any parts off it... but it's mine now :P j/k

Nice day here - gonna go for a drive (to the mall) hehehe

Thanks, again!
K

Kimberly,
Do a search for Russianblue, Alex is around and still answering PMs. My guess is he'd love to hear from you.

No telling what Porsches he has right now. As you already seem to know it can change on a daily basis. But I think he still has a couple of '72s.

My guess by knowing Alex and I bet your Dad will both say..."leave it stock."

May be you can get them to split cost of a '85 Cab for you :)

not as much as an E or S -- but generally more so than a T of any other years - they only made those oil doors like that in one year

what to do -- get a different year T and hack that up -- keep this one stock and restore it to concours (or nearly so)

BTW, what you show above is not the real R - they used thru the middle of the hood gas fill tubes

The LWB cars are perhaps not the best ones to use for the "R" copies as the 911R is a SWB car. I think many guys go the RS route or lately more the ST.

Both the R and ST have the fuel cap in the centre of the hood.

But as the guys have said, replace the panel with the oil cap and keep it for a later re restore for if/when you change your mind.

Bear in mind any form of restoration is major time and money and for you to modify your car to one of the performance versions is serious big money.


Simon

Instead of making an R copy, why not update the car with impact bumpers. That'd be cool to have it look like a mid year car.

Better yet, how about a 924-look body kit?

Why not just keep it stock, that happens to be best way to keep your investment sound.

No, no, no...I think he meant pictures of you!!!

Are you a real blond?

Whatever you do keep it absolutely bone stock. I can't stand it when people change thingys.

Finally, someone got it...

And you wonder why she hasn't answered :rolleyes:

Kimberley
we sent you a pm
dave

Leave the car original for the first 2 years. Its the rule. Then you can change stuff. If anything, restore to the original IMHO. You have a very nice car there. Theres no cool chics in NY driving classic porsches like that. Enjoy.
Ken

Bet there aren't any in CA either......

Didn't even notice the name in the signature.
I think you should do to the car what makes you happy when you drive it. Some people like Purism some like period correct mods and some like no holds barred. My car is off the deep end. My wifes 911 is bone stock. We both love our cars just the way they are.

I started this thread:

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/porsche-911-technical-forum/223479-show-me-your-narrow-bodied-early-hot-rod.html

Might give you some ideas.

:cool:

Thingy!!!!
 

Thingy???? Isn't that a chick term?? Like "I saw his thingy"??

Seriously ..leave it alone. You have a unique car as it is..oil thingy door and all.

Cool cool cool - I saw a lot of cars I liked in that thread! Very Fetch!

Thanks for the opinions.... still not sure what to do - I am just excited that it's ALL MINE - mine to mod if I want!

Where is TRE cup?

Anyhow I will post some pics next time I try to fix something on the car - but for now gonna work and save some money.

Oh by the way - the interior is all black but I find that boring - is it bad to someday change it to a brighter color? Like Red or a not so bright green? It won't be original but it is just the interior ?

Thanks TTFN BBL
K

Okay, now I think someone is just playing with our heads...
http://www.pelicanparts.com/support/...s/visslaan.gif

:D Didn't Lacey Chabert say that in "Mean Girls"?

....mmmm....Lacey Chabert.... :p

I used to run the "R" style tank in my 911R replica racecar. I switched to a large oil tank inside the cockpit. I still have the oil tank and cap. If you are interested I'll sell them to you

The inside cockpit tank sounds cool. Can you post some pictures of how that was installed? Looking forward to seeing them.

-Jim

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1119630090.jpg http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1119630122.jpg

WHAT!!!

Doug sweetie - the blondes are better looking in that movie byotch :)

You see - I love that white R replica above - I like it because it is simple AND I can barely handle stock power in my car as it is ... meaning I am not interested in going any faster - I will wreck it!
I have driven in (Alex) RB's fast car and I can't go that fast!!
We used to talk alot when he used my compu during school when he couldn't afford internet.

So cosmetics is all I want to change.
What's wrong with a red interior!! I am going to ask my dad if he has any pics of a car like that I can post.

Oopsy back to work!

Lacey Chabert give me a break!!!

K

Just curious...what did the factory do to make the R? Like, what's made of steel? What's made of fiberglass? What's made of aluminum, perspex, plastic?