Silly question??? ...

[gd2bwise]

Hi everybody... Just got a 67 911, my question is, can i drive it in the rain!? will the engine suffer? is everything gonna get drenched through the grill? sounds stupid i know, im not obtuse just wanna know everything! Thanks for any and all help!

[FPB111]

Things are bound to get a litle wet but no worse then a front engined car at 60mph in the rain. As long as you have some kind of water shield air cleaner, like stock, and good spark plug wires all should be fine.

[JeffreyNMemphis]

Hello Friend,

If I am the first to say it, I will be surprised... Welcome to Pelican!

This is a discussion forum. The only silly question is the one you thought of, but DID NOT seek an answer to. Especially if you hurt yourself or your car because you didn't ask or click the search button. Two things come to mind from your question; effects of the car getting wet and possible hazards of driving in the rain.

You car will probably not turn into a rust bucket if it gets wet driving in the rain. However, you are indeed wise to consider what needs to be done to maintain a vigilant mindset regarding such. Rust is the enemy of the older cars. Learning how to prevent rust is the smartest thing you can do for your car. Certain area of the car are more prone to rust than others and that information is well documented on the site.

Have you joined PCA? I ask because the club offers Driver's Education (DE) several times per year at the race track or closed course where you can learn the limits of your cars ability. You will have the opportunity to have an instructor ride with you and coach you about the Porsche driving experience. Additionally, it seems to rain on the day of DE often enough to get some wet driving experience out there as well.

The other Pelicans will join me in welcoming you and hopefully offer specific suggestions for drying off the car when you return from a rainy day adventure.

[FinallyGotOne]

Germany gets plenty of rain! of course you can drive it in the rain. The grill will let some water inside their but it's insulated and you'll be just fine. You should never worry about that, even if it's pouring outrside you can still drive it in teh rain, just make sure the defroster works well, if the windows fog up, lookout!! (literally, you'll be looking out the driverside window!)

[Fast Corners]

+1 on the previous posts. Having owned a '67 before, the rust monster is the #1 killer of these cars. The PCA and forums like this one are a real good resource for those new to the Porsche experience. There are also a huge number of books out there that are very helpful. You may want to check out some of the Porsche buyers guides as they cover a number of issues to look for in these cars.

A few things you may want to do/check. That is after you post some pics of the new car...before the rest of the group jumps on you.

First, if you are planning to do any work on the car yourself, get yourself a Factory Workshop, or haynes, or Bentley manual for the car. It will help out alot when trying to figure out any issue with the car.

Second, if it has not already been done, remove the floor mats from the car and remove the "Horse Hair" sound deadening mats. These things hold moisture in and will rust out the floor boards quick like. If you are feeling really adventurous remove all of the interior panels and check out the areas behind them. The area under the rear window (Jump Seats and Package Shelf) is a hot spot. Clean out the bottom of the inside of the doors. These are notorious for filling up with crud.

Third, this is a nasty job but well worth it. Clean out the fenderwells of the car as best as you can. Be sure to clean on top of the turn signals and headlights. These are areas where dirt and grim collect which then holds in moisture ergo rust.

Fourth, check your window and body seals. These are not all that hard to replace but when they are old, they crack and shrink which lets in moisture.

We all hope you enjoy the car. One last piece of advice...owning one of the early cars os a labor of love. There will be issues to deal with, but in the end, I think you will find it to be one of the most favorite cars you will ever own.