911R project question

[kingcabg]

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!

[widebody911]

What's a 911R style oil thingy?

[mjshira]

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

[kingcabg]

Originally posted by widebody911
What's a 911R style oil thingy?

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

So something similar to this picture:




Thanks again,
K

[Rufblackbird]

Originally posted by mjshira
you have a 72, dont mess it up, its already cool

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

[kingcabg]

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

[Rufblackbird]

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 ). What does your '72 look like right now? Post some pics

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

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.

[K. Roman]

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.

[island911]

Originally posted by kingcabg
I recently inherited one of my dad's 911's.

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

.. .

Is it BLUE?

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

[kingcabg]

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!

[kingcabg]

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



K

[randywebb]

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.

[island911]

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

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

[rdane]

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

[kingcabg]

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

[rdane]

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

[randywebb]

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

[drsimonwong]

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.