Intro / What is that light / indicator for ???

[ManniB]

Hi,

my name is Manfred Bendisch, I'm from Bavaria in Germany and the proud owner of a '80 911 SC since two weeks. The SC is a US model and I currently make up a list of items that need replacing / restoration. So far, I have repaired the brakes including a new master brake cylinder today and replaced the headlights and rear light glass to European standards. Hopefully I will have it registered as a historic car next week.

There is one thing (sure there will be many more) I need your help with. Between the front seats, there is a light / indicator mounted to the floor. In my case, only the backside of the housing is remaining. I found a picture in a scan of an owners manual, but no explanation what it is. Can anyone of you shed some light on it?




Thanks, Manfred

[Peter Zimmermann]

It simply indicates that the two small handles near it are used to supply heated/defroster air to the dashboard system. It will light when the main light switch on the dash is activated.

Welcome to the wonderful world of the 911SC!

[ManniB]

Peter,

thanks for the description. Knowing what it indicates I was able to locate it in the Porsche parts catalog which gave me the parts number 914.632.107.00. From there it was easy to locate a used one on ebay.

- Manfred

[Mister Moo]

Macht es gut, Manfred. Viele gluck.

[porwolf]

Willkommen in die Porsche Welt, Manfred, und Gruß aus Kalifornien!

[ManniB]

Vielen Dank für die herzlichen Willkommensgrüße! After I had finished my last restoration project, a 1971 Mustang Mach 1, I decided this year that I needed something new to work on. This time it had to be something smaller with which the wife would also dare to drive. I can't remember when Porsche came up in my mind, but that is what we both finally settled on. I plan to drive the 911 this year after which I will tear it apart completely. However, this time I think about having the body stripped and primed (instead of stripping it myself). Then, each part will be evaluated and either repaired, restored or replaced. I know that this is a huge project, but that is what I did with the Mustang.

BTW: great community here at the forums, I'm looking forward to participate and to learn a lot.

- Manfred

[ivangene]

Welcome - how about some pics of the car

[porwolf]

Ja, und halten Sie uns auf dem Laufenden!

[ManniB]

Hi,

as per your request here are two pictures of by 911 SC. The license plates are ugly, but they are only for temporary registration. Since my wife took them, I have converted the front and rear lights to European standards which is required for registration.

Regards, Manfred