[Grady Clay]

TT Oversteer,

Please give us two specific (hypothetical) years.



If one (hypothetically) had a 1969 coupe that was too rusty and an ’83 911SC coupe donor, I think it possible with some serious work.

Critical would be installing a front clip to use the dual battery and non-impact bumper brackets. This also has the latch panel for the long hood. It would be similar for the rear bumper attachments and early quarter bumpers.

Needless to say, you need all the normal ‘long-hood; conversion pieces; front bumper, front fenders, rear panel, bumpers and quarter bumpers.

You need to decide about rocker panels and side trim.

The interior is relatively easy to convert from ’83 to ’69 except for the dash vents and heater/fresh air controls.
Having both sets complete makes this possible. Converting to ’69 carries with it the ‘69 production number and the crayon numbers under the dash pad.

Depending on S/R, etc., if you wanted to retain opening rear quarter windows, you can swap roof structures. However … the ’69 roof structure is not as reinforced as the ’83.

You would need to decide to retain or not the power brakes.

Since you still have the short-hood parts (bumpers, inner structures, front fenders, hood, etc., they have value. Sell them to a licensed salvage operation and donate the chassis remains. Take photos and get a proper receipt with VIN from the later chassis.

With a conversion like this, it is very difficult to argue for or against it being ‘tampering’ vs. a repair. To complete the fact that it is a repair, you could turn in the VIN and title from the later car as being salvaged and no longer a vehicle.

Retain photographs and every bit of documentation.
Keep a file with the car – forever.

Some states may want you to get a new state ‘assigned VIN’ for a project like this – if you ask.

I would argue that there is always a 1969 911 coupe and parts were removed (cut) from the ’83 911 coupe to make repairs, destroying the ’83 in the process.

Best,
Grady

PS: "I am not an attorney. I do not give legal advice. This is not legal advice. You should consult an attorney."