Looking at buying a 69' 912 roller - comments please

bbthomson · 09-21-2004, 07:19 PM

Comments/ thoughts please - I am looking at pulling the trigger on a 69' 912.

It is in rough shape but a roller like this is tough to find in the Northeast. The intention is to build a 73 RSR. I realise that this will be a big undertaking and cost some dollars but I am up to the challenge. Does anyone think that this is a a good starting point?...Or am I just asking for trouble?

Can anyome confirm that this is not a short body. (My understanding is that the last year for these was 68)

This is all I have as far as pictures.

Thanks!

PorscheDV · 12:43 AM

oooohhh mannnn....

i hope im not raining on your parade..but i would run. that thing has to be virtually free for me to pick it up. i do fab metal work..weld...and pretty much anything car related...from body work, full front/rear clips...to engine work...and i'd only pay maybe 200 or $300 for that thing...

every panel needs attention..and if its that bad outside, i dont even want to look at the pans. the windsheild is gone...no tranny or motor even as rebuildable cores. ANY running 911/912 would be better than that..even at $3500. (which is what poor bodied early cars go for out here) and yes, thats a LWB car. they started in 69.

i'd only take that project on (AND I LOVE NEW PROJECTS!) if it were free....

but good look

a wise person would pass...but ive never been very wise. i'd probably pick it up for a buck or two just to play with it...

bigbrotherjohn · 09-22-2004, 06:51 AM

the rust on that thing is certaintly scary. needs more than just a new floorpan and suspension pan. You would have to fabricate alot of panels. From a money standpoint I think that you would save money if you found a 912/911 in good condition. Either way a good RSR conversion will cost $$$.

bbthomson · 09-22-2004, 05:34 PM

Thanks for the feedback PorscheDV and bigbrotherjohn...Much appreciated!!!

I am going to take your advise and pass on this as my starting point for my project.

Thanks.

PorscheDV · 09-22-2004, 10:43 PM

great!

you wont regret it.

solid 911/912 rollers pop up often...the worse thing you can do is hurry your foundation!

another option you can do...i was looking for a roller too, i WANTED to start from scratch. i bought a complete car (it was a shame to take apart) but i needed the roller...and sold off parts and recouped my initial investment...got a rust free shell, EXACTLY what i wanted for almost free!

but that does take a bit more time...

bbthomson · 09-23-2004, 01:52 AM

PorscheDV, you are preaching to the converted! I am going to do just that. I initially didn't think that I would dismantle a decent car but it is probably the most effective way that I will get the solid foundation that I need for this project.

Thanks.

914Ghost · 09-23-2004, 08:28 AM

Umm...yeah, looks like someone already pulled the trigger on that one!
You know, you have all of us out here to do Pre-Purchase inpsections on cars you get interested in. If it gets good reviews you're WAAAAY ahead even if you fly out buy the car and drive it home. Or drive out and trailer it home...it's part of the experience.
Go back and get that corpse for parts when the guy decides to junk it.
-Bob O

PorscheDV · 09-23-2004, 11:54 AM

alright! its the only way to fly!

honestly..i was bummed i took a part such a great example....but it went away after like 20 minutes. like i said..EXACTLY what i wanted for pennies.

bob tilton · bob tilton's Garage

john walker is selling a 69 roller in the pelican classifieds. he is from the seattle area.