Checking out a 912 advice please

JAN · Post by **JAN** » Tue Oct 30, 2007 9:03 pm

Hi,

I've been into early dubs for a long time and know my stuff there, and am buying a 912. Im going to check over a SWB '67 5 dial 5 speed car on sat. I've already bought it (ebay) and am just checking its as straight and honest as the guy has said.

What should i check for? Im particularly worried about hidden rust spots and checking over the engine properly. Could anyone give me a checklist of things to go over mechanically and body wise?

Any advice would be great

thanks

Jan.

Bertroex · Post by **Bertroex** » Tue Oct 30, 2007 9:49 pm

Hi Jan,

A certain Nicholas Moss put a website together with some pointers how not to buy an early 911, as did transend.

Mechanical wise, some 356/912 people will chirp in soon, but here are a few pointers:

http://www.early911.co.uk/html/buyer_s-guide.html

http://www.transend.co.uk/techtips.htm

Also, it might be worthwhile to get the Brett Johnson book on the early 911

http://www.amazon.com/911-912-Porsche-B ... 908&sr=8-4

HTH and good luck,

Bert

Gilbert '71 T · Post by **Gilbert '71 T** » Tue Oct 30, 2007 10:19 pm

Hello Jan fancy seeing you here

Go easy lads

912uk · Post by **912uk** » Tue Oct 30, 2007 10:22 pm

Hi Jan I know the car well so I am going to be as honest as I can

It's a good car, no horror stories that I know of. Darren has keept the car in good condition. He used it daily for a while so that's a good commitment, I think.

He drove about 40-45 mins each way to work each day. I only remember one incident with the accelerator rod, which was fixed and made us all check ours..

I also remember the car in California, San Fransico, I drove it with Greg the then owner ( who is fussy about what he buys At the time he only sold this car because he found a really mint burgandy 69 car, other wise I am sure he would still have the car today ) . It's an older restoration and it still looks very good today. I am not aware of any rust issues or horrid stories and I read the dsicription on the ebay and it's no lie.

However it's your money so I would also agree people like Nick Moss and Alan UK would be good to check over the car. To give you an even better picture on the condition.

Welcome to 912 owner ship. Please do keep involved with us here on DDK we are all very normal

JAN · Post by **JAN** » Tue Oct 30, 2007 10:44 pm

Gilbert '71 T wrote:Hello Jan fancy seeing you here

Go easy lads

Hello mate! hah.

See you saturday.

Cheers for your advice guys.

louis356 · Post by **louis356** » Wed Oct 31, 2007 2:15 pm

pics of your new baby?

912uk · Post by **912uk** » Wed Oct 31, 2007 2:58 pm

It's Darrens Old car. The Irish Green one.

It's good to see these cars bringing in new members, I know Darren will miss this car. If it wasn't for losing his garage he would still have her. That's London Living eh!! not for me..

JAN · Post by **JAN** » Wed Oct 31, 2007 6:46 pm

pics will come when its firmly in my hands!

Sorted out insurance today...£250 for a 25 year old in central london....not bad!!!!

louis356 · Post by **louis356** » Thu Nov 01, 2007 9:01 am

£250

who's that with?
I'm twice your age (well not quite

) and paying twice as much (well not quite)

But that's a lot cheaper than mine.

Timo · Post by **Timo** » Thu Nov 01, 2007 1:09 pm

I'm not in London (suppose that probably makes a bit of difference) but mine is £175 fully comp with Footman James for a 29 year old on a classic policy.

Del · Post by **Del** » Thu Nov 01, 2007 4:32 pm

sorry to go off topic, but for insurance, ring Stuart at T R Youngs. 01206 821 330

mention DDK or Me (Del). he is very enthusiastic and knows exactly what he is doing and will get you a very good quote.

JAN · Post by **JAN** » Fri Nov 09, 2007 6:33 pm

Cheers chaps, its now mine all mine, and very happy i with it too, Darren is also a very nice chap.

Cheers

Post by **Bootsy** » Fri Nov 09, 2007 6:47 pm

JAN wrote:Darren is also a very nice chap.

Cheers

Crap at putting up tents though

and needs help seeing in the dark!

912uk · Post by **912uk** » Fri Nov 09, 2007 7:18 pm

corker

but I got one of them...