my potential purchase.

thrown_hammer · 08:22 AM

How does this sound?
1973 911T coupe
S calipers, bilstein susp., ducktail, s front spoiler,rebuilt 3.2 engine w/ all new fasteners, recaros,red outside, black inside.H1's and euro lenses.
asking 13K. It's been for sale since Oct.
Sound like a deal? It also has SC flares.(I know... I know)

Jim Richards · 12-03-2002, 08:24 AM

Hey thrown, are you OK with the PO's mods to the body, specifically making the back end look like a 74+ model? Is the front a short hood or did the PO leave it as a long hood? The wheels / tires in the back look kind'a skinny with those flares. I think you'll get a kick out the power the 3.2L gives that car. Finally, make sure the car is clean - i.e. no rust!

Regards,

thrown_hammer · 12-03-2002, 08:41 AM

Front end is left alone with the addition of the S spoiler.

Kevin Stewart · 12-03-2002, 09:19 AM

Hammer you need to stop worring about what some of these guys on the bbs say, its all about what you like, its a good looking car but so was your last car, do an rs look on it or, just remember you gotta like it, hey im pulling the motor in my Porsche the 14 or 15 have you ever done one? any way great looking car and remember the ppi, also i have found some new people for the spring indiana pelican run, Kevin Stewart , Mishawaka

Tim Walsh · Tim Walsh's Garage

I"m not a huge fan of that rear bumper but otherwise I really like it.

Elombard · 12-03-2002, 09:22 AM

You will need an extra oil cooler if it doesnt have one. I would sell the rear bumper and puut and RS front and rear bumper on it and have a blast.

Eric Mckenna · 12-03-2002, 09:24 AM

So T.H.
did ya get the car? come on lets us know,, looks nice howzit drive?

sithot · 12-03-2002, 09:24 AM

NY car? Look for rust.

island911 · 12-03-2002, 09:28 AM

Face it; you're not going to be happy until you have a big bad Turbo!
. . .930 style . . .adjustable waste-gate . . .big brakes. . .not so subtle flair!

thrown_hammer · 12-03-2002, 09:40 AM

It has a front cooler. Does the price seem in line? I may go look at it this weekend.
Kevin, get ahold of Chris Metzger. He pulled his motor just to see if he could do it.
Island,
I can't find a 930 in my price range. And you are probably right...I won't be happy til then.

kristian85 · kristian85's Garage

It looks coddled together--like someone's vision gone slightly awry in the implementation. Needs SC front fenders or something. Give him $11k and fix it.

cegerer · cegerer's Garage

I think the big issue is the motor. I'd need to know who built it before I even considered the car. If the motor checks out, it looks like a good car to me - assuming no rust, no accidents, yada yada. I'd install a proper 73 RS rear bumper, lose the SC reflector and put some Fuchs on it (7" or 8" in rear to fill the flares out). Good luck! -- Curt

JTH35 · 12-03-2002, 01:27 PM

I agree with the earlier post make sure and look for rust. With the 3.2 in it should be a very fun car. I am running a 72 Coupe with a 3.2, and an early 911 with a 3.2 makes a very fun tractable ride. You may also want to check and see if the valve guides have been replaced on it. 3.2's have a reputation for premature valve guide wear.

Bobboloo · Bobboloo's Garage

Looks like fun to me.

As long as the rust issues and motor check out I would say go for it.

Use the 74' up rear on a 73' car and the undersized wheels in the rear as a bargaining point. They probably have a lot to do with the car not moving.

If you really want an early Turbo then go for it. You'll find a way.

Bobby

Elombard · 12-03-2002, 02:12 PM

there was an early turbo for sale this week in the Atlanta paper or the auto trader <$ 20k. did you see it? I might look at it for you if you are interested.

kristian85 · kristian85's Garage

Thownhammer, you have PM.

Kevin Stewart · 12-03-2002, 05:46 PM

Hammer I have pulled Porsche motors before was just interested if any one want to see how its done, Kevin

A Quiet Boom · A Quiet Boom's Garage

I've got the same flairs on my '66 912 along with a 3.0SC engine, that car will be a lot of fun! I used 26mm spacers to make my 8" rear rims fill the wells better, I'm running 245/50/15's in back and 215/60/16 on 7" in front. Here's a pic

thrown_hammer · 12-04-2002, 02:36 AM

I have a set of seven and eights to throw on it. I talked to the guy for a long time last night. There is a little rust in a nonstructural place on the car. The 3.2 is rebuilt and has all new fasteners including raceware rod bolts. He has all reciepts.
I agree that the back end looks off. i would back date it.(after driving the wheels off it next summer)

Kevin,
I may see if I can sneak over on Saturday or something. Maybe I will drive this Carrera/SC/Rgruppe monstrosity.

NapTownSpeedy · 12-04-2002, 06:32 AM

TH-
I checked out a car in Columbus last week for a guy in Oregon that is right up your alley. It is a '71T with all '85 mechanicals. Everything from engine to steering rack is '85. Completely set up for track though. He has 23/29mm Tbars and 22mm sways. All race decked out interior. But this thing is FAST! Next best thing to a 930.
I'll PM you the pics I took. Let me know if you would like my impressions of it.