Oops I did it again!
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Oops I did it again!
A happy tale .......
A few weeks ago the parts guy at OPC Swindon gave me the number for a guy who was looking to sell what was believed to be an early 911 - at the time I wished they hadn't due to a lack of time and a major shortage of 'fun funds'.
I was slow to follow this up but kept thinking 'what if' so eventually called and was told the story of a 1972 T that had sat in a lock-up unused since 1989 - we agreed to meet after the Easter break and I finally went to view today.
The chap turned out to be a real character and serial collector of early Fords (REALLY serious kit), he's developing his lock-ups and needed the space, has no love of Porsche so just wanted rid......
The car is indeed a 1972 T needing complete renovation with quite a few bits missing and a non original engine which I originally thought was a later SC block - I decided to buy but only if the price was right - although the chap had been offered more elsewhere, my offer of immediate funds and collection swung things in my favour - another project!!!!
I decided to give Nick Fulljames a call to see what could be done with the engine, from the details provided he thought it was a 2.2 S and suggested I send a couple of pictures - a quick text (don't you love today's technology) and he immediately confirmed the engine as an early 2.2 S. It turned out I'd read the data book incorrectly - that was nice
I ended up rushing around the West Country collecting funds, transport and trailer to collect the car.....
Which is now in my garage ready for a proper inspection......
A shortage of funds means this one may take some time and then there is the issue that the wife has told me in no way can I keep three Porsche's (this will probably require more work than the car!) - the other answer might be selling the 993
Whereas I want my 2.4E to be as original and as perfect as possible with this car I can have a bit of fun - with a 2.2 S engine and a 1972 T shell I'm thinking ST Rep/Hot-Rod - what d'ya reckon?
Cheers,
A few weeks ago the parts guy at OPC Swindon gave me the number for a guy who was looking to sell what was believed to be an early 911 - at the time I wished they hadn't due to a lack of time and a major shortage of 'fun funds'.
I was slow to follow this up but kept thinking 'what if' so eventually called and was told the story of a 1972 T that had sat in a lock-up unused since 1989 - we agreed to meet after the Easter break and I finally went to view today.
The chap turned out to be a real character and serial collector of early Fords (REALLY serious kit), he's developing his lock-ups and needed the space, has no love of Porsche so just wanted rid......
The car is indeed a 1972 T needing complete renovation with quite a few bits missing and a non original engine which I originally thought was a later SC block - I decided to buy but only if the price was right - although the chap had been offered more elsewhere, my offer of immediate funds and collection swung things in my favour - another project!!!!
I decided to give Nick Fulljames a call to see what could be done with the engine, from the details provided he thought it was a 2.2 S and suggested I send a couple of pictures - a quick text (don't you love today's technology) and he immediately confirmed the engine as an early 2.2 S. It turned out I'd read the data book incorrectly - that was nice
I ended up rushing around the West Country collecting funds, transport and trailer to collect the car.....
Which is now in my garage ready for a proper inspection......
A shortage of funds means this one may take some time and then there is the issue that the wife has told me in no way can I keep three Porsche's (this will probably require more work than the car!) - the other answer might be selling the 993
Whereas I want my 2.4E to be as original and as perfect as possible with this car I can have a bit of fun - with a 2.2 S engine and a 1972 T shell I'm thinking ST Rep/Hot-Rod - what d'ya reckon?
Cheers,
Last edited by Darren65 on Fri Apr 20, 2012 6:50 pm, edited 1 time in total.
Darren
72T 2.5... http://ddk-online.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=56183
73 2.4E ... http://ddk-online.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=44242
77 Carrera 3.0...to 74 3.0RS ... http://ddk-online.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?f=28&t=63389
72T 2.5... http://ddk-online.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=56183
73 2.4E ... http://ddk-online.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=44242
77 Carrera 3.0...to 74 3.0RS ... http://ddk-online.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?f=28&t=63389
Re: Oops I did it again!
Well Done Darren - a 2.2S engine?? Another bit of DDK luck !!
An ST rep's got to be the way to go !!
regards
Sean
An ST rep's got to be the way to go !!
regards
Sean
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Nice score Darren !
Regarding its eventual spec - I'd suggest you just build a 'period' hotrod rather than go down the 'ST' route - gives you much more flexibility & makes it more personal/individual.
Regarding its eventual spec - I'd suggest you just build a 'period' hotrod rather than go down the 'ST' route - gives you much more flexibility & makes it more personal/individual.
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Nice find!
Original RHD?
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Mike
Original RHD?
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Oh yes, original RHD210bhp wrote:Nice find!
Original RHD?
Regards
Mike
Darren
72T 2.5... http://ddk-online.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=56183
73 2.4E ... http://ddk-online.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=44242
77 Carrera 3.0...to 74 3.0RS ... http://ddk-online.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?f=28&t=63389
72T 2.5... http://ddk-online.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=56183
73 2.4E ... http://ddk-online.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=44242
77 Carrera 3.0...to 74 3.0RS ... http://ddk-online.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?f=28&t=63389
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I think you're right Andy - although what would be your list of period 'desirable wants/must haves'?Lightweight_911 wrote:Nice score Darren !
Regarding its eventual spec - I'd suggest you just build a 'period' hotrod rather than go down the 'ST' route - gives you much more flexibility & makes it more personal/individual.
Darren
72T 2.5... http://ddk-online.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=56183
73 2.4E ... http://ddk-online.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=44242
77 Carrera 3.0...to 74 3.0RS ... http://ddk-online.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?f=28&t=63389
72T 2.5... http://ddk-online.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=56183
73 2.4E ... http://ddk-online.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=44242
77 Carrera 3.0...to 74 3.0RS ... http://ddk-online.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?f=28&t=63389
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Excellent question Darren - I was wondering exactly the same thing myself !!Darren65 wrote:I think you're right Andy - although what would be your list of period 'desirable wants/must haves'?Lightweight_911 wrote:Nice score Darren !
Regarding its eventual spec - I'd suggest you just build a 'period' hotrod rather than go down the 'ST' route - gives you much more flexibility & makes it more personal/individual.
C'mon on Andy - share some suggestions/ideas please ! Ideally supported by lots of pictures !!
regards
Sean
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Not just for Andy, please join in.sdelan wrote:Excellent question Darren - I was wondering exactly the same thing myself !!Darren65 wrote:I think you're right Andy - although what would be your list of period 'desirable wants/must haves'?Lightweight_911 wrote:Nice score Darren !
Regarding its eventual spec - I'd suggest you just build a 'period' hotrod rather than go down the 'ST' route - gives you much more flexibility & makes it more personal/individual.
C'mon on Andy - share some suggestions/ideas please ! Ideally supported by lots of pictures !!
regards
Sean
Cheers,
Darren
72T 2.5... http://ddk-online.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=56183
73 2.4E ... http://ddk-online.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=44242
77 Carrera 3.0...to 74 3.0RS ... http://ddk-online.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?f=28&t=63389
72T 2.5... http://ddk-online.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=56183
73 2.4E ... http://ddk-online.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=44242
77 Carrera 3.0...to 74 3.0RS ... http://ddk-online.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?f=28&t=63389
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Something like this. Standard body with 7'' fuchs
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/porsche- ... clean.html
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/porsche- ... clean.html
'72 911E Coupe RHD
'72 911S Coupe RHD
'72 911S Coupe RHD
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I think (hope!!!)Darren65 wrote:Oh yes, original RHD210bhp wrote:Nice find!
Original RHD?
Regards
Mike
Darren
72T 2.5... http://ddk-online.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=56183
73 2.4E ... http://ddk-online.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=44242
77 Carrera 3.0...to 74 3.0RS ... http://ddk-online.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?f=28&t=63389
72T 2.5... http://ddk-online.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=56183
73 2.4E ... http://ddk-online.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=44242
77 Carrera 3.0...to 74 3.0RS ... http://ddk-online.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?f=28&t=63389
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I cant keep up Darren, well done, you could have some fun with that.
I hope you made the guy an offer on that press in his garage to
I hope you made the guy an offer on that press in his garage to
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nice project
if it was me, I'd be converting it to LHD ..
Ignoring that suggestion , I'd restore the body back to near stock, with an S front spoiler, flat rear deck but add some genuine RS rear flares ( so it looks like a flared S ) , painted in a period safety colour .
upgrade the suspension for fast road use ( as opposed to a too stiff track set up )
engine wise ... difficult one, but I'd have thought selling on the 2.2S engine ( should be a good market for that) & building up a high compression 2.7 MFI'd motor
Interior, sports purpose
All that would make a nice 'period' hot rod early 911
if it was me, I'd be converting it to LHD ..
Ignoring that suggestion , I'd restore the body back to near stock, with an S front spoiler, flat rear deck but add some genuine RS rear flares ( so it looks like a flared S ) , painted in a period safety colour .
upgrade the suspension for fast road use ( as opposed to a too stiff track set up )
engine wise ... difficult one, but I'd have thought selling on the 2.2S engine ( should be a good market for that) & building up a high compression 2.7 MFI'd motor
Interior, sports purpose
All that would make a nice 'period' hot rod early 911
James
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1993 964 C2
2010 987 Spyder
1973 MGB Roadster
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1973 911 2.4S
1993 964 C2
2010 987 Spyder
1973 MGB Roadster
Its not how fast you go, but how you go fast
Oops I did it again!
Stock narrow body (those '72s are a bit special), stock nose & tail, low, lwt inside, colour with attitude and stripe it. Keep the engine
Nice find.
Nice find.
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Cheers Guys,
All solid suggestions, would love some more
Nick did say he could get 240 BHP from the engine by adding a few bits & bobs, actually he didn't say bits & bobs but I couldn't understand a word of what he was saying although I did catch the headline figure!
That and aiming to keep things under a 1000KG should be fun
All solid suggestions, would love some more
Nick did say he could get 240 BHP from the engine by adding a few bits & bobs, actually he didn't say bits & bobs but I couldn't understand a word of what he was saying although I did catch the headline figure!
That and aiming to keep things under a 1000KG should be fun
Darren
72T 2.5... http://ddk-online.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=56183
73 2.4E ... http://ddk-online.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=44242
77 Carrera 3.0...to 74 3.0RS ... http://ddk-online.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?f=28&t=63389
72T 2.5... http://ddk-online.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=56183
73 2.4E ... http://ddk-online.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=44242
77 Carrera 3.0...to 74 3.0RS ... http://ddk-online.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?f=28&t=63389
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240 bhp ( dyno'd) from a 2.2 will be a bit of a screamer and I imagine pretty un friendly on the road
James
1973 911 2.4S
1993 964 C2
2010 987 Spyder
1973 MGB Roadster
Its not how fast you go, but how you go fast
1973 911 2.4S
1993 964 C2
2010 987 Spyder
1973 MGB Roadster
Its not how fast you go, but how you go fast