Find one you like which seems to have been well cared for. Rust is the
biggest problem IMHO - mechanical stuff can be fixed - even engne work can
be done economically if theres no rush. Join PCA, email lists, PelicanParts
email list, watch craigs list for ebay and find parts at a bargain. There's
a couple of books by Wayne Dempsey - "101 Projects for the 911" and
"Rebuilding the 911 engine" The engine book came with a bonus CD full of
extra photos - it's an excellent step-by-step guide to a rebuild.
But before your eyes glaze over when looking at a great 911, have a PPI done
by someone who knows these cars are where the possible problems are. They
can prevent expensive mistakes - but get someone with a reputation of
knowledge.
Good luck -
LarryT
OilAnalysis Time?
Looking for Weber Parts or Porsche Posters?
www.youroil.net
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From: "archer" <arche...@embarqmail.com>
Sent: Friday, March 19, 2010 6:09 PM
To: "Mercedes Discussion List" <mercedes@okiebenz.com>
Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: Best Porches
From: "LarryT" <l02tur...@comcast.net>
re the Porsches -
Those are correct comments - the 911SC of 83-87 are widely considered to
> have bulletproof engines with some going 300K mi with never being
opened up.
As far as the Targa - the targa roof can be frustrating to get it to seal
properly. I rode in one recently that had supposedly been sealed by an
expert actually sounded like a window was partly open! It wasn't raining
so I don't know if it was waterproof or not - but it definitely leaked
air.
The newer 911's are more powerful, smoother, quieter and faster - but
they may also require the more expensive.
Are you planning to buy one?
Larry
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My son would like to buy a fixer-upper and then he and I would fix it up
in my shop on weekends. EBay has them from $8000 (a parts car or major
fixer-upper) up to about $30,000 currently. We're just trying to get an
idea of whats available, prices, whether the rich guys suggest was
correct, etc.
Thanks,
Gerry Archer
'83 300D and 240D
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