Barn Find 73~she Ruff

[70SATMan]

Last two digits are paint manufacturer and where it was painted.

[73 911]

Had both doors open, it didn't fold in half.....

[73 911]

Question:
To access the hood latch 3 bolts (13mm?) All I have to do is pull the Front Bumper? Looks as if there is a lip.

The cable is junk, won't release, stuck down. I'd like to pull the tank out, and see if there are any treasures in the trunk.

[73 911]

Question #2

When I first got into the cabin, the key turned.. I removed the key, to turn the lock, on the passenger door, for entry.. and the steering column..LOCKED.. Now the key won't turn the ignition, and this key looks nimble... I'd like to unlock it, to make it a roller, a steering roller..

Is there a trick? I tried rocking the wheel, while turning the key.. are the bolts under the column, to release the lock?

[HarryD]

Why you need the factory manuals:

[HarryD]

Originally Posted by 73 911

Question:
To access the hood latch 3 bolts (13mm?) All I have to do is pull the Front Bumper? Looks as if there is a lip.

The cable is junk, won't release, stuck down. I'd like to pull the tank out, and see if there are any treasures in the trunk.

This has been discussed here many times. A search will turn up a number of threads.

Here are a few:
https://forums.pelicanparts.com/porsche-911-technical-forum/746483-75-porsche-911s-front-bumper-removal-stuck-trunk.html

https://forums.pelicanparts.com/porsche-911-technical-forum/279533-hood-release.html

[HarryD]

Originally Posted by 73 911

Question #2

When I first got into the cabin, the key turned.. I removed the key, to turn the lock, on the passenger door, for entry.. and the steering column..LOCKED.. Now the key won't turn the ignition, and this key looks nimble... I'd like to unlock it, to make it a roller, a steering roller..

Is there a trick? I tried rocking the wheel, while turning the key.. are the bolts under the column, to release the lock?

Try pullng the key out slightly out while turning. Also a generous shot of Triflow Lube may help free it up to turn.

[73 911]

Thank you again. Will try again, this week.

[911 Rod]

Flooded salt water car?

[Artfrombama]

You, sir have quite a task on your hands.
I have the T version of your car.
Subscribed, good luck!

[73 911]

[QUOTE=911 Rod;11963075]Flooded salt water car?[/QUOTE
No, just retired in 1991, left inside, outside..

[73 911]

Originally Posted by Artfrombama

You, sir have quite a task on your hands.
I have the T version of your car.
Subscribed, good luck!

How's the color...it's kinda growing on me.. but really do like the Irish Green..

[Artfrombama]

Originally Posted by 73 911

How's the color...it's kinda growing on me.. bit really do like the Irish Green..

Well, I didn't find it, it found me.
Some like it, some don't
Not going to change the color.

[73 911]

Holy, Frunk....a gift from Miss.Porshe..Godesss
A Fuch'nnn, rim and tire, and Porsche battery.

[73 911]

[73 911]

So, how did I get the Hood Open, Frunk, trunk on this pristine 1973 LWB porsche 911 e.

1.) I took the passenger side front 2 bolts out of the front bumper-and one on the side, which lowered and widen the gap.
2.) Pulled the rubber out that was between the hood and bumper.
3.)wedged the hood open, with wood Puck, and shim..
4,) Sprayed the bolts( 2 bolts of hindge, hood side)down with PB Blaster
5.) 10mm, 12 point closed ended wrench, 1/4-1/2 turns till they came out.
6.) I started with the driverside, once out, the hood started to gap more.
7.) Then passenger side, wedge the hood open, to catch the finger latch in the release, or upper toward hood, so that there is more room to get the wrench in, repeat, 1/4-1/2 turns away from you, use stick to get the most turn, out of the bolt/ wrench..
Thanks Big HarryD..for the help, and links.









I will redo this procedure, and step by step, the photos when I'm on a confuser later

[HarryD]

Nice stuff.

FWIW, under the knee pad near the ashtray, is a stamped production number.

Also, if you remove the padded dash cover, there "should" be a number in crayon.

Originally Posted by advtracing

heres a couple of photos . 1 it is under the dash pad above the gauges and window and 2 stamped on the lower dash below the radio and near the ash tray

[73 911]

Getting there, lol, serial number on "A" pillar matches, front apron (trunk) plate, and inner trunk stamp(pass side). the car is in the 200's

[HarryD]

Does it have the second battery on the passenger side?

[70SATMan]

A pillar VIN tag??? You don’t say! Car to share a pic of that because that was a NA market thang? I have seen early imported cars with unique state by state tags added there during import for DOT compliance. Might be that your car is a VERY convincing euro look car but, I’m still leaning towards legit Euro market.