If it was originally a US spec car, and if it is a 1972 model, then it should have had MFI originally. I'd have to have the serial number to be sure.

Some cars from Europe made it over to the US in those days, so I can't assume that it was originally built for that market just because it spent some time in California. For example, I have a Carrera 3.0 that was originally delivered to Germany but spent most of its life in California.

Also, if it was originally delivered to a country outside of the US, it might have been registered as a 1972, even if it were built as a a 1971 model, as some countries title the car in the year it was first sold, not relying on the model year designation, or year it was built.

I know that this seems a little picky but you never know.

JR

In the pictures it is not its original color, it has been repainted. Original color was 414.
also it says on drivers side , made in germany and 11/71, so i think i can call it a 72 model?
I will post the VIN later.

Harri

I'd call it a '72, particularly as it has the "one year only" oil filler door on the right side.

HArri,

I am restoring a 1972 T also. It would be nice to share information with you. If you like you can see pictures of my restoration here:

http://www.clubbmwargentina.com.ar/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=5171

There is an explanation but it´s in spanish. Anyway you can see the pictures.

Tomorrow i can send some information about doors and colors.

Regards,
Fernando.

harry,
my 72E was also olive 414. repainted red! someday i'll go back.
olive is a great and RARE color.
the black paint on the drivers door is correct and applied with a brush.
the passenger door is a replacement.
the black paint is incorrect and the stampings put it at 74+.
it will not take early door pockets.
as a plus it might be galvanized
doors were also replaced for severe RUST, its quicker.
if your gaps were good maybe the accident was minor.
you work fast!
bob

here is VIN number if anyone can tell me more about the car.
9112100633
Body is at the moment in paint shop.
If you have photos how the car come out the factory, what and where was it primed black inside. Was engine comp. and boot covered inside with primer or stone protecting paint? Underside of the car? All pictures are a welcome.
Also ordered new parts:
New bushings rubber, front and rear
New Bilstein shocks
New balljoints
Turbo tie rod upgrade
Rebuild kits for brakes
new main sillinder
New seal for body and windows
new headliner
New emblems
new seat belts
New light covers (rear and front light glasses)
New bumper rubber
New heater/ ventilation hoses
Some special nuts and bolts
Door window felt seals
And some more small stuff what i dont remember now
Still waiting leather for interior
new carpeting will be custom made, interior and boot.
Starter and alternator rebuild
All nuts, bolts, brake and fuel pipes goes to zinc plating
and axles to sandblasting and coating.
Wiring still needs to be repaired and cleaned
Hopefully im able to but the car back together in about one month
What can i do with passenger side door, am i able do install older style
panels and armrest or do i have to change the door?
Pictures about original paint schemes would be good.
Axles were all ways black? glossy or not?

Thank you
Harri

Great work!

Well, that serial number is indeed correct for a US '72 911 coupe.

JR

Wow, thats some project. I have 1971 911T ivory white color. It has Zeniths. I've come to this forum for some advice. I appreciate your work. I've been trying to find the gas smell and oil leaks in my car for years. Maybe I should just rip it apart like you? anyways good luck, and keep up updates.

what kind of bilsteins did you order for front and rear?

mh

Update from paint shop.
BTW, Bilsteins were usual green ones.
Body has been painted with epoxy primer and started filling and sanding.http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1200072034.jpg
here should be original 414 color sample
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1200072068.jpg
New front done. I ordered new sheet metal from UK and lower suspension support panel had missing extra plates where the suspension mounts in the front. I made out of 3mm sheet metal new covers. Just be aware!
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1200072130.jpg
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1200072391.jpg
New rear hat shelf.http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1200072467.jpg

4 speakers might have been:

1 dash
2 door
1 rear.

Update.
Car will be returned from paintshop next weekend. So far it has got stonechip, interior and engine bay has been painted. Waiting final coating.
Axles and other metal parts, has been sandblasted and going to powder coating on monday. Parts should be here end of next week so engine shop can start puting it back together. So far so good. This weekend i will sort out all nuts and bolts for zinc coating and cleaning.
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1201273907.jpg
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1201273932.jpg
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1201273953.jpg
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1201274020.jpg

Back again: This week body will be lacked and finished by saturday.
So far all axle parts went to powder coating. Turn signal and rear light will be restored because the reflector is gone.
Color itself looks very nice, camera gives different shade.
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1201535127.jpg
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1201535161.jpg
Underside
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1201535185.jpg
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1201535218.jpg
Question: are doors black inside or body color?

Update:
Body back in garage
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1202479062.jpg
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1202480002.jpg
then i washed all rubber parts and more parts what i found
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1202480118.jpg
I also send front turn lights to recovered with aluminium
Before:http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1202480180.jpg
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1202480199.jpg
And after:
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1202480217.jpg
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1202480233.jpg
Because someone has painted rear tail lights i have do strip the paint and polish the surface before i can send it to refurbishing. that will be next week.
Cost to refurbish front ones was 40US each. They look like new.
Same company makes lights for Volvo in the US, good quality.
More washing and cleaning:

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1202480424.jpg
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1202480443.jpg
All other parts are back for powder coating and tuesday i will get all nuts and bolts also back from zinc plating.
Here are 1/3 of the parts i recived:
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1202480541.jpg
This weekend im trying to clean all the wiring and repair if necessary.
Also planing to clean brake calipers and fit repair kit with new pistons.
Hopefully i can start installing new parts next week. Still waiting parts to come.

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I also send front turn lights to recovered with aluminium. Cost to refurbish front ones was 40US each. They look like new. Same company makes lights for Volvo in the US, good quality.
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Harri,

I'm impressed with what you have accomplished in such a short time. The body shell looks great.

Could you let us know what company you used to re-plate the light reflectors? I have a few to do as well and would like to have a good source to use.

Thanks,
Jeff

it is a local company (around the world from where you are), Estonia.
I can ask maybe they have a website.

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1202480217.jpg

Fantastic! Keep the updates coming.

What is this process called?

Tim K

it is called : High vacum metalling.
As i understood , they use very strong vacum and put a layer somekind of metal. it is called also vacum-chrome.
Because they light housing itself is very expensive it seamed more reasonible to use this and same almost 5x money.

Recived first zinc coated parts:
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1202762812.jpg
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1202762883.jpg
Tommorow i should recive other nuts and bolts (they will be silver color)

HarriTiidus, I can't help but wonder, and forgive me for asking what is probably quite a silly question, but how did you get your car to the painters without its suspension and all that jazz? did you just roll it over on something? I would ideally like to do something similar, but right now, cannot for the life of me figure out how... :(