Given the full restoration that's already been done, I'm not sure this qualifies as a "project" but whatever.
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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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'76 911S | '14 328xi | '17 GTI | In memoriam: '08 848, '85 944
"Here, at last, is the cure for texting while driving. The millions of deaths which occur every year due to the iPhone’s ability to stream the Kim K/Ray-J video in 4G could all be avoided, every last one of them, if the government issued everyone a Seventies 911 and made sure they always left the house five minutes later than they’d wanted to. It would help if it could be made to rain as well. Full attention on the road. Guaranteed." -Jack Baruth
GREEN!
Apoc Wrote:-airbag, maybe As in, an aftermarket driver's airbag? That sounds pretty crazy. Explain.
The only thing that stops a bad guy with a van is a good guy with a van
I dig it.
On an unrelated note, Im all of the sudden in the mood to eat something lime flavored....
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.
'76 911S | '14 328xi | '17 GTI | In memoriam: '08 848, '85 944
"Here, at last, is the cure for texting while driving. The millions of deaths which occur every year due to the iPhone’s ability to stream the Kim K/Ray-J video in 4G could all be avoided, every last one of them, if the government issued everyone a Seventies 911 and made sure they always left the house five minutes later than they’d wanted to. It would help if it could be made to rain as well. Full attention on the road. Guaranteed." -Jack Baruth
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?
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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'76 911S | '14 328xi | '17 GTI | In memoriam: '08 848, '85 944
"Here, at last, is the cure for texting while driving. The millions of deaths which occur every year due to the iPhone’s ability to stream the Kim K/Ray-J video in 4G could all be avoided, every last one of them, if the government issued everyone a Seventies 911 and made sure they always left the house five minutes later than they’d wanted to. It would help if it could be made to rain as well. Full attention on the road. Guaranteed." -Jack Baruth
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!
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
Sold- 02 Wrangler TJ- 3 in. Tera/skyjacker lift, 32in. Pro Comp MT's, RC Swaybar Disco's, RC HD adj. track arm, borla exhaust, airaid intake
Then- 2010 Grand Cherokee Laredo- with the brutally fast mini van motor
......totaled
Now- 2012 VW Passat SE- Manual - 5 banger
Dan Kastner
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Mmm. I love everything about this. Especially the color.
Now:
'16 Ram 1500 | '97 BMW M3 | Some Press Loan
Then:
87 BMW 325e | 91 BMW 535i | 96 BMW 328i | 95 BMW 325i | 95 Mazda Miata | 13 Focus ST | 09 BMW 128i | 00 Pontiac Firebird | 05 Yukon Denali | 96 BMW 328iC | 11 Ford F-150 | 06 BMW M3 | 10 Range Rover SC | '03 Ford Ranger | '18 Ford F-150 | '01 BMW X5 | '98 Volvo S70 T5M
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:
The only thing that stops a bad guy with a van is a good guy with a van
i lust for these cars. great color, and i think the narrow bodies look awesome too.
2010 Civic Si
2019 4Runner TRD Off-Road
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Past: 03 Xterra SE 4x4 | 05 Impreza 2.5RS | 99.5 A4 Quattro 1.8T | 01 Accord EX | 90 Maxima GXE | 96 Explorer XLT
+1 on the color
2019 Accord Sport 2.0 A/T
2012 Civic Si - Sold
Looks fantastic! :thumbup:
1987 Oldsmobile Cutlass 442
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.
2019 Accord Sport 2.0 A/T
2012 Civic Si - Sold
X2 on the Carrera livery 
Sold- 02 Wrangler TJ- 3 in. Tera/skyjacker lift, 32in. Pro Comp MT's, RC Swaybar Disco's, RC HD adj. track arm, borla exhaust, airaid intake
Then- 2010 Grand Cherokee Laredo- with the brutally fast mini van motor
......totaled
Now- 2012 VW Passat SE- Manual - 5 banger
Dan Kastner
Premier Shine Auto Detailing
www.premiershinedetail.com
dan@premiershinedetail.com
Got detail/ car care questions? PM or email me and I am more than happy to help!
Yummy, I dig the color too!
Previous vehicles:
2006 Toyota Tacoma
2011 Jeep Patriot
1998 Land Rover Discovery
1995 Land Rover Discovery
1995 BMW M3
1995 Mazda Miata
2000 Jeep Cherokee
1989 BMW 325is
2004 Subaru Forester XT
1984 BMW 325e
2003 Subaru WRX
2004 Honda Civic SI
2015 Scion TC
2000 Ford Expedition
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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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'76 911S | '14 328xi | '17 GTI | In memoriam: '08 848, '85 944
"Here, at last, is the cure for texting while driving. The millions of deaths which occur every year due to the iPhone’s ability to stream the Kim K/Ray-J video in 4G could all be avoided, every last one of them, if the government issued everyone a Seventies 911 and made sure they always left the house five minutes later than they’d wanted to. It would help if it could be made to rain as well. Full attention on the road. Guaranteed." -Jack Baruth
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.
2010 Civic Si
2019 4Runner TRD Off-Road
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Past: 03 Xterra SE 4x4 | 05 Impreza 2.5RS | 99.5 A4 Quattro 1.8T | 01 Accord EX | 90 Maxima GXE | 96 Explorer XLT
You mean like floor mounted reversed pedals? Both this car and the 944 are the stock bulkhead type. Are you seeing something different?
'76 911S | '14 328xi | '17 GTI | In memoriam: '08 848, '85 944
"Here, at last, is the cure for texting while driving. The millions of deaths which occur every year due to the iPhone’s ability to stream the Kim K/Ray-J video in 4G could all be avoided, every last one of them, if the government issued everyone a Seventies 911 and made sure they always left the house five minutes later than they’d wanted to. It would help if it could be made to rain as well. Full attention on the road. Guaranteed." -Jack Baruth
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