I need HELP!!!

[antoniosm]

this car has been for quite a while in my family, I want to restore it but I don't know much about the car since I just got it from my uncle... I need help with tips or if you happen to have the parts that i need to restore it.. also I need help with the engine, I really don't know much about it...

thanks

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[WFBowen]

I'd suggest getting a full repair manual (Ebay or online) - for early 911/912. This will help you with all of the systems on the car.
Then, grab a VW engine repair manual. The motor looks like a 1600 single port with an aftermarket Weber DFEV carb. Actually, this is not a bad option if you're running the car in Mexico, since even the most remote areas seem to have at least one VW mechanic and a parts source.
Does the car currently run/drive?
You'll have to decide how far you want to go with the restoration. I'd suggest getting the car mechanically sorted out, then enjoy it as a rolling restoration project.
Good luck,
Bill.

[antoniosm]

thank you bill, the car is running and actually running pretty well, obviously not very powerful but pretty steady, i took it with a mechanic in Mexico and they did a tune up... i'm thinking on bringing the car to San Francisco since I live here... the body is in pretty good shape, as well as the interior in the pics is just dirty... I tried to find the glass headlamp lens and i can't find it as well as the arm rest, I don't know if this car was already restored but other 68' 912 interiors look a bit different to me.
anyways, thanks for your help
antonio

[WFBowen]

antonio:
From what I can see, the dash top has been redone and probably the door panels. On the pre-68 cars, the dash can be reupholstered by most shops, and the door panels are easy. Other parts you'll need are the front/rear bumper trim pieces and the rocker mouldings. The headlight lens can be a US, non-fluted VW part (cheap) and you can grab a later 911 steering wheel for not too much money. The car looks to have 16x6/16x7 wheels f&rear, but that's fine. If you plan to restore to absolute original, it's probably not worth it in terms of $$. But, you do have all of the makings for a nice "R" inspired car, or just a really nice modified early car. As for the motor, if you don't have the 912 engine, you can always build a really nice Type 1 VW with dual carbs, mild cam, etc., which will give you a nice street driver.

[djdsc]

It looks to be already running a type I.

[WFBowen]

Originally Posted by djdsc

It looks to be already running a type I.

Should've been a little more specific - later case (accepts rear mount) with DP heads & alternator.