Hello everyone - I am a new 911 owner as of about two years ago. On a whim, post divorce, I picked up an 'easy project' a 1974 911 coupe with the dreaded sunroof option. I paid way too much I know, and it's got quite a lot of rust that needs repair. I got the car, with the engine (heard it run and that's about it) for I think it was $6500. I paid a few hundred more and got black seats and interior out of 77 along with windows door panels and a few other odds and ends. Engine has some sort of special clutch and an electronic ignition set up. Transmission included as well. I also picked up a roof panel from another 911 (no sunroof) in great condition.
After seeing it sit in the garage not doing much (I have other projects as well) a few months ago I decided to put it up for sale (probably at a net loss). My new wife (great woman by the way) talked me out of it. She does not want me to sell it - "it's my dream car". Well, yes, I did really want a 911 - and I actually do have one now! My current plan is to finish my current project; a 66 Mustang Fastback with an EFI and T5 manual transmission upgrade; then start putting time into this car.
So, I guess I'm just getting my feet wet here on the forum; awaiting the ridicule for buying such a basket case, but hopefully I can regain the desire to work on this and get some insight (and inspiration) from others.
That said, I am not interested in a stock restoration at all, in fact I like the idea of the small block chevy powering this thing.
I'm in DEEP on this project and that's all I know. I plan to do nearly all of the work myself - I'm not a good welder but I can get better.
