OK, I'll try to keep this to the Readers Digest version...
6 weeks ago I joined Pelican after I purchased my first Porsche. A 1988 911 Carrera Coupe. At that time I posted as a newbie and received some nice feedback on my new car. I've been driving it all over and loving every minute of it. So I found my 3.2 on the local PC site when I was doing some research on a 71 911T. You see about a half mile down the road there's been this 911 sitting outside a house for about 6 years now. I've always been curious about it but never pursued it. Anyway, when I found my 88 I figured I was good to go.
Well, long story not so short I still felt like I needed to rescue the 71. I've been glued to the forum for the last several weeks and feel like I'm learning things everyday. All of a sudden I felt like I might know what I was doing. In reality I probably should have run the other way.
So I knocked on the door and the current owner was done with her and willing to let her go. I got her "right" and she came home with me today. Had to carefully tow her about 4 blocks but got it in the garage and started to just clean her up and go through everything. Most of the known problems are there. Rust, oil leaks, engine won't turn, brakes sort of seized up, etc... So before I loose my audience, here come the pictures.
All right, So I'll be searching the posts for all of my issues and will have many questions but right now I'm looking for some input and guidance on a couple of things.
1. Key steps for manually turning the engine after sitting for many years?
2. Where can I research the VIN to to find specifcs on the car (Paint code? no sticker under the hood) VIN # 9111121708.
Last but not least I'm open to any suggestions on the best route forward on this particular car. I'm not looking to do a big $$ restoration but I would like to drive it if possible.
One last comment. Can't believe how awesome the garage looks with 2 Porsches in it!
Let the feedback begin... Cheers,