Dead 1967 SWB - Which parts to save?

Monkfish · 10-02-2009, 01:25 PM

I have recently acquired a very sad rusty 67 SWB 911. Its way too far gone to save so I have begun the process of striping it for parts.

Needless to say the motor and trans are long gone but it still has some useable parts. It has S suspension and brakes and I plan to use these (the car itself is NOT an S). It’s very rough, the interior is junk (apart from the instruments), the front fenders and hood are in reasonable shape, the doors are poor, the engine cover is v good as is all the glass so I plan to keep these. My question is, what else is of value and worth saving?

ossiblue · 10-02-2009, 06:12 PM

Here's some parts that appear in the "Want to Buy" ads often. If they are in decent shape, they may be worth saving. For a better idea of what to save, you may wish to read some threads where sellers advertise they are parting out a car. The responses as to what people want may tip you off to parts you never thought were worth your time.
Meanwhile, here is a short list off the top of my head, without seeing the car:

Head lights (old style like yours are getting hard to find in good condition.)
Dash switches.
Door handles and matching ignition switch--keyed the same.
Bumpers (early SWB are different than early LWB).
Interior lights, glove box light, trunk light, license plate lights.
Door window frames and internal window mechanism (early frames are chrome over brass, not polished aluminum, plus the vent window).
Interior front door trim top bolster (early ones are a metal piece covered with padding and vinyl. Much sturdier and subject to less cracking than later pieces.)
Heater flapper boxes.
E-brake and heater controls.
Floorboards.
Front and rear turn signal housings (very expensive to replace as they are one piece with the lenses.)
Horn grilles (see above post.)

I know there are other things, but I'll let other members contribute. All the above are of value if in decent conditon.

pwd72s · 10-02-2009, 06:55 PM

Crazy as it sounds, any good nuts/bolts/screws. Concours nuts are quite anal about "original"...even to the bolt & nut markings.

Monkfish · 10-02-2009, 07:27 PM

Thanks for the list.
Good to know those little parts to keep. I have to tear it down and get rid of the body as quickly as I can so I'm glad I can now focus on saving those parts people actually want/need.

One more thing, is the master cylinder for the upgraded 'S' brakes any different from standard?