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New guy here
Hi everyone,
I'm in the process of buying an 1976 911 Targa and am looking forward to working on it. Now, this car is faaarr from perfect but it is fairly complete. But for $1500.00 I think I'm getting a decent deal. The car already has a set of vintage BBS multi-piece wheels(15") and the body is in very good shape with minimal rust in the usual places like the front fenders near the windshield corners. The interior is complete an is in decebnt shape. The bad stuff is it has been sitting for a few years and the fuel system will need a thorough going through. And the electrical has been "worked on" by unknown and possibly unknowledgeable persons in the past. I am looking forward to any tips and advice that you may have for me. Thanks and Aloha! Tommy
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While I am not skilled enough to give you proper advice, I do want to welcome you to a fantastic forum !
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08-24-2005, 11:01 PM
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Thanks, any help is appreciated!! I also happen to own an 1988 E30 coupe(325e)
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08-24-2005, 11:22 PM
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If the wheels are straight, you can't go wrong. If the CIS injection is a mess, rip it off; buy yourself a set of Webers and you'll be in good shape.
The collective knowledge of this board would have saved Kennedy many years in his promise to put a man on the moon. You buy it, the guys here will do everything but turn the wrenches. We'll all smile when you come back and tell us how the sound of the engine raises the hairs on the back or your neck, or when you post your first photo standing in an empty engine bay. It's a fraternity; get down and give us twenty!
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Remember our friends: Warren, Ron, Grady, and Steve. 76 912E RS (i.e. "Real Slow"); 63 Volvo P1800 "S"; 71 Jaguar XJ6 Series 1; 05 GT3; 23 Cayman GTS 4.0; 97 Boxster |
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08-24-2005, 11:22 PM
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New guy here
Aloha Tommy,
I'm in Honolulu also. PM me and I can pass along what I know concerning resources here. I have an 82 911 coupe.
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08-24-2005, 11:24 PM
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Thanks Steve!
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08-25-2005, 12:05 AM
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Hey Steve, You would'nt happen to have a son with a Black 96 Cobra would ya??
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Welcome, and please post pictures of the car when available.
Regards,
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08-25-2005, 02:25 AM
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Will do
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08-25-2005, 02:39 AM
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Hey, i'm also in Honolulu. if you need any help with the car, let me know. always willing to help out a fellow pcar owner..
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08-25-2005, 03:29 AM
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Hey, I wish I were in Honolulu!!!!
Seriously, you should first check the tank and change the fuel filter. If it were me, I would take the tank out and flush before even attempting to start. Fresh oil and filters is a good idea too. |
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08-25-2005, 05:53 AM
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Welcome, nice handle. =)
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08-25-2005, 05:56 AM
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Welcome aboard, post pics and read through the posts, you'll learn alot from the folks here, they're great!
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Art Zasadny 1974 Porsche 911 Targa "Helga" (Sold, back home in Germany) Learning the bass guitar Driving Ford company cars now... www.ford.com |
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Oh, remember the "search" button is your friend. Use the search button and you'll find a wealth of information about everything you would ever want to know about your car.
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08-25-2005, 07:55 AM
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Thanks everyone!
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Welcome, I have a '76 911S coupe (orginally from SoCal). I have the illustrated (exploded diagrams) factory parts catalogs for 74-77 911's that are more comprehensive than the parts CD that Porsche recently began selling. If you need a part number send me a PM.
You may find some information of interest in this thread: New BBS Member / 911 Owner Cheers, Jim Last edited by Jim Sims; 08-25-2005 at 10:22 AM.. |
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08-25-2005, 10:18 AM
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Thanks Jim, I may need those shortly. Now I have to get rid of my 78 280z project car
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08-25-2005, 10:23 AM
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Tom,
I'm due for an oil change I'll see you next week,,,, or maybe I'll go to the Navy. Steve
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Whatever you do, don't try to turn it over or start it right away. Do a search for "starting a stored engine" and follow the steps closely. If you do it right, you can save yourself a $$$$ rebuild right off the bat! Post a wanted ad for a weber carb kit in the parts for sale section here...CIS is great when maintained properly, but mistreated/stored CIS is a bear to get purring again.
We definitely need some pics of your $1500 911! Everybody loves a bargain. Hang ten for me bro! Last edited by jkarolyi; 08-26-2005 at 12:13 AM.. |
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