help me ID this 911 shell

[metshaper]

I have a chance to get this shell.....
but I'm wondering if it's worth it....
because it will be alot of work to get it out.
it's all steel
thanks,

[Zeke]

Well, it's definitely a real long hood. Not a '72. Might be an S due to oil cooler.

Get the VIN and we'll tell you for sure.

[Zeke]

Wrong gas tank. Wind wings tip out? I'm leaning towards a SWB car.

[metshaper]

Originally Posted by milt

Wrong gas tank. Wind wings tip out? I'm leaning towards a SWB car.

swb car?

[Shaun @ Tru6]

it's a SWB car, mirror is mounted in the roof.

definitely a run Forrest run car unless you can get it for free and part out the front struts, calipers, brass cooler and lines...

[retro356]

66 or 67 with plastic dash knobs & chrome vent window latch. That all changed in 68.

[metshaper]

Originally Posted by Shaun 84 Targa

it's a SWB car, mirror is mounted in the roof.

definitely a run Forrest run car unless you can get it for free and part out the front struts, calipers, brass cooler and lines...

a lot of hassle to get it out of back yard... so thats one of the things I'm trying to get out of this post (is it worth taking?)

[Shaun @ Tru6]

Originally Posted by metshaper

the car is free but a lot of hassle to get it out of back yard... so thats one of the things I'm trying to get out of this post (is it worth taking?)

If free, grab it. the struts are worth $450+, F calipers (as cores) $300+, cooler $250...and so on. It's worth the hassle if your intent is to part it out. Shame about the front fenders.

Do you know the VIN? It is possible that it's an S and therefore may be worth saving for the right person (that may be you).

You can check here: http://www.356a.com/

It says 356, but reads and returns 911 VINs as well.

Keep us posted!

[Zeke]

Originally Posted by metshaper

swb car?

Short Wheel Base. That would be any model up to and including '68. The tip out wind wings and the placement of the t-bar holes got me thinking SWB. Good call on the mirror. I didn' know that. On the plastic knobs, you must have a much higher res screen than I.

[ajwans]

No S. The wood dash puts it a 65 or 66.

andy

[javadog]

I'm thinking those flares will be worth some money, as they appear to be RSR, not turbo, flares.

I wouldn't try to restore the car but it's worth a fair bit if you part it out.

What part of the country is it located in?

JR

[euro911sc]

It is very hard to tell the condition of the tub. Get it out and then tip it upside down to get all the crap out of it Then you will know if its is worth cutting it or keeping it. The fenders are very unusual for sure...

-Michael

[metshaper]

Originally Posted by javadog

I'm thinking those flares will be worth some money, as they appear to be RSR, not turbo, flares.

I wouldn't try to restore the car but it's worth a fair bit if you part it out.

What part of the country is it located in?

JR

cars in so. calif.

[javadog]

Well, if it was closer, I'd offer to give you a hand, but it's a wee bit too far away. I still think it's worth saving, if only to supply parts to others. You'd make money, easily, and if the shell is early enough, you might find a buyer for that as well.

If you were to get the serial number, we could identify exactly what it was originally.

JR

[dhrcr911s]

4 Screw horn grills, 65, should be a 300xxx or 301xxx number.

[Zeke]

All you need to get that car is 4 tires. I have 2 old steelies for that purpose. You just need 2 more.

[djpateman]

Originally Posted by dhrcr911s

4 Screw horn grills, 65, should be a 300xxx or 301xxx number.

I agree, and it looks like fixed shocks which also puts it under about 302xxx.

[Zeke]

I'm sorry, but could you explain "fixed shocks" ??

[javadog]

When Porsche first started building the 911, they thought they could manufacture the bodies accurately enough that they would not need to have adjustable front struts. If you look at the top of the struts, you'll see that they do not have the usual mounts.

JR

[Shaun @ Tru6]

Originally Posted by djpateman

I agree, and it looks like fixed shocks which also puts it under about 302xxx.

now that's a good eye!