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Project: 1976 911S - Printable Version

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Project: 1976 911S - Apoc - 03-17-2013

Given the full restoration that's already been done, I'm not sure this qualifies as a "project" but whatever.

Full story: <a class="postlink" href="http://chris.derecola.com/2013/03/a-porsche-family-again/">http://chris.derecola.com/2013/03/a-por ... ily-again/</a>
Full gallery: <a class="postlink" href="http://derecola.com/archives/1976-911/">http://derecola.com/archives/1976-911/</a>

It started life as a 912E and had ~50k miles on it before it was completely gutted, rebuilt and upgraded with a 2.7 L 911S engine. Given the only real difference between the 912 and 911 of the era was the engine, it’s now titled as a 911S. It’s got a bit under 6k miles on the rebuild, so it’s about as fresh as you’re going to find a 37 year old car.

The Plan
-remove front plate holder
-panoramic rear view mirror or right side mirror (see below)
-window tint, maybe (requires both mirrors, by law)
-airbag, maybe

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Re: Project: 1976 911S - BLINGMW - 03-18-2013

GREEN!

Apoc Wrote:-airbag, maybe

As in, an aftermarket driver's airbag? That sounds pretty crazy. Explain.

Re: Project: 1976 911S - Evan - 03-18-2013

I dig it.

On an unrelated note, Im all of the sudden in the mood to eat something lime flavored....

Re: Project: 1976 911S - Apoc - 03-18-2013

BLINGMW Wrote:GREEN!

Apoc Wrote:-airbag, maybe
As in, an aftermarket driver's airbag? That sounds pretty crazy. Explain.

I'd seen some info on retrofitting from a newer 911, but I can't seem to find it. It's likely to be entirety too expensive to do it without it being dangerous... I need to do more research. I really just threw it out there as a list of possibilities.

The paint is the original color (for the 912). It's called Speedway or Ascot Green. I can't say I went looking for it, but it's definitely better than the most of the 1970's brown ones out there for sale. It's grown on me; party because everyone has a reaction (good or bad) to it.

Re: Project: 1976 911S - FlaakCM - 03-18-2013

so beast

Re: Project: 1976 911S - Goodspeed - 03-18-2013

Nice! I dig the color, I'd love it with the wheel centers black and maybe the "Carrera" script on the rockers.

Apoc Wrote:
BLINGMW Wrote:GREEN!

Apoc Wrote:-airbag, maybe
As in, an aftermarket driver's airbag? That sounds pretty crazy. Explain.

I'd seen some info on retrofitting from a newer 911, but I can't seem to find it. It's likely to be entirety too expensive to do it without it being dangerous... I need to do more research. I really just threw it out there as a list of possibilities.

I've seen some cars (including older Porsches) with these pimpy RAID airbag steering wheels as well, might be an option. I'm guessing that you'd have to take into account the factory airbag-less seating position and belt too?

Re: Project: 1976 911S - Apoc - 03-18-2013

Good spot on the black wheels, especially since the window frames are black vs. chrome. I could probably swap them pretty cheaply. When the car is here, maybe someone can do a photochop for me.

I'm not sure the Carrera would be appropriate, given it doesn't have a rear wing... but I do like the way this looks.

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Re: Project: 1976 911S - V1GiLaNtE - 03-18-2013

Gorgeous car. I'll admit I have a soft spot for older 911's. I imagine this thing is pure bliss running through the gears. Congrats!

Re: Project: 1976 911S - premiershine9 - 03-18-2013

This is awesome. Got to work on and drive an 86 Turbo and since then I've been hooked on the older models.

Bravo, this is aweseome
- Dan

Re: Project: 1976 911S - Jake - 03-18-2013

Mmm. I love everything about this. Especially the color.

Re: Project: 1976 911S - BLINGMW - 03-18-2013

Goodspeed Wrote:I'm guessing that you'd have to take into account the factory airbag-less seating position and belt too?

Yeah I'm not sure I could ever feel good about this aftermarket mount-explosives-in-front-of-my-face idea. :|
Anyway, cool car :thumbup:

Re: Project: 1976 911S - ScottyB - 03-18-2013

i lust for these cars. great color, and i think the narrow bodies look awesome too.

Project: 1976 911S - JPolen01 - 03-18-2013

+1 on the color

Re: Project: 1976 911S - CaptainHenreh - 03-18-2013

Looks fantastic! :thumbup:

Re: Project: 1976 911S - JPolen01 - 03-18-2013

Apoc Wrote:I'm not sure the Carrera would be appropriate, given it doesn't have a rear wing... but I do like the way this looks.

I can probably make you a DIY kit of this for a good price. PM if you're interested.

Re: Project: 1976 911S - premiershine9 - 03-18-2013

X2 on the Carrera livery Smile

Re: Project: 1976 911S - ispoonwithmugen - 03-18-2013

Yummy, I dig the color too!

Re: Project: 1976 911S - Apoc - 03-19-2013

There's something cool about levers, especially the one on the floor, to control heat.

With no AC, I don't think I could ever own this thing on the east coast.

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Re: Project: 1976 911S - ScottyB - 03-19-2013

did the 944 have floor-mount pedals too, or is this a first for you? how does it feel? i've heard its a love/hate thing.

Re: Project: 1976 911S - Apoc - 03-19-2013

You mean like floor mounted reversed pedals? Both this car and the 944 are the stock bulkhead type. Are you seeing something different?