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Originally Posted by asparp
Hi,
I am new in this forum as I am about to buy a old 911 apparently from 1970. that would be my first one, so i have a lot of doubt, furthermore because here in mexico it is hard to find parts , or someone to fix it... 
The owner told me that it was a 1970 with a 1975 body kit and a 2.4L engine (with Weber carbs), but i would like to check with you before buying it:
The numbers I got are:
Chassis: 9110101976
Engine (vertical number on the side of the blower): 610 95 11
Number on the top of the blower: 901 106 101
the gear box is manual five, with the first gear on the bottom left apparently and then 2,3,4, 5 in H. |
That is a 1970 911T engine 911/08, 2.2L, zenith 40 carbs, 125 hp
That is a 901 gear box, the predecessor to the 915
The VIN# shows a 1970 911T, coupe
9110101976=
911 = 911
0 = 1970
1 = 911T
0 = coupe
1976 = sequential serial number
I can't tell if that's the original engine to the chassis but it sure is all 1970 gear so it is possible, a COA from PCNA would solve that.
Value? If the modifications can be reversed then it helps somewhat..
But they did an update from a valuable original 1970 911 to the least desirable model mid year (1974-1977) 911, so that hurts the value for sure.
If it was an original unmolested 1970 911T it would be worth more
I would be most concerned with any rust in the usual places: front suspension pan, lower front windshield areas, rockers, door striker panels, floors, drivers pedal area, rear window to quarter panel areas etc etc etc...
I'd be taking pictures of these areas and poking around looking for bondo/shoddy repairs and rust.
Just for starters the pic of that engine shows it has not been updated with the newer chain tensioners and has the usual leaks coming from the oil breather and oil sender light aka unholy trinity. You will want to do a compression check and leak-down check especially if it hasn't been run in a while. Lots of threads on this here, do some research and see where you need to start before dropping any cash, this could be a very expensive venture, or if you can buy it for a song you might break even....
Be careful and post up a new thread in the 911 Tech section with your findings. You'll get more feedback that way as well...