Early Christmas Present!

[ollieg]

Well you know I mentioned I was having something shipped from the US…well check this out!



This beauty arrived last Thursday in torrential rain. The shipping company had complained they couldn't start it and move it easily but I managed to solve the problem by adding some petrol…pah, and I was worried the mechanic aspects were my weak point!

Whilst trying to negotiate the narrow lanes, the transporter managed to knock over a sign-post, get himself stuck in the mud and very nearly puncture his diesel tank with the felled post! Fortunately a fuel delivery truck had a chain and pulled him free.



The car is now safely tucked away in my father-in-law's garage while I get it registered and MOT'd etc…

It's got a '78 euro 911 SC 3.0 engine with CIS..it starts first time and runs smooth from what I can tell. I'll get it fully checked out by an expert asap. Brakes and Suspension upgrades with lots of PMB and Tangerine Racing mods; running on 16" Fuchs. The seats are interesting too; they need a good refurb but they seem to be Scheels.




I'd be interested to know more about these seats if anyone can help…year?..model number?…value maybe?

Another thing I need to figure out is the Fuel Head. The PO has cut out the trunk wall to allow for it but it's still high enough to have dented the rear hood. Does anyone know any fixes for this issue? - other than switching to carbs.



Lots more to tell about the car but will add more details later...

[jackstowers]

Merry Christmas indeed! Looks nice apart from the hack to make the engine fit. Should go like stink thoogh

[DaveW]

I'm very jealous. Don't think Santa will have too many of those in his sack....

[Green Ernie]

Wow love it. i notice the firewall is carpeted behind the rear seats, interesting. I am also well jel.

[shandyhaggis]

Brill

napal orange? if so same colour as mine! Is it a 74 ish with the black bumpers?

Is this in addition to your resto project or to help it along?

A

[Mr Pharmacist]

Very nice Ollie!

[Adrian.Tyldesley]

Looks brill that Ollie.Well done.

[moggy]

A very Merry Christmas indeed

Orange, 3.0L engine, various other choice parts - what's not to like?

Awsome!!!

Now the hardest part is going to be waiting until the salt is off the roads

[jury]

Yeah Ollie, now we're talking !!

Looks great as is mate, good to see you back behind the wheel of an Orange '14

Look forward to seeing you out and about next year.

[Bootsy]

Sweet present. Beats socks

[Ian Gunney]

Hi Ollie

looks fun - hope you get the bits and bobs sorted.

Ian

[rhd racer]

Looks good Ollie. Not sure how he managed to jack knife the trailer like that!

I think two things will sort the clearance -...

1. Drop the engine 1/2 inch on spacers
2. I made a different shaped elbow where it comes out of the rubber CIS below - taking the sharp angle off it allowed the front of the engine to be positioned.about 1/2 inch higher. I may still have it, so will send you if I find it. I also cut the bulkhead like yours, and made an ally box cover to finish it off.

give me a bell if you need any help with these bits and bobs.

carbs is worthwhile and about 20bhp extra, but expensive because as well as the carbs you need to ideal change the fuel pump from high to low pressure, or use one of the kits that chokes the pressure that PMO do.

cheers
wayne

[ollieg]

Thanks for all the comments and messages guys. Here are a few more pics and details of the car. I'll have a look and see about lowering the engine a bit to sort the clearance issue, cheers Wayne.

The body is in really solid shape. The Hell Hole looks good at first glance. The trunk floor needs replacing but it's generally really solid all round. Good chrome trim and mirrors, euro front lenses.



Nice Euro rear lenses too..



Nice Momo steering wheel, just needs new leather..



…and all the gauges are in lovely shape. I need to check they're all working! I guess I'll need an mph speedo for the MOT right?



GT style door cards..



The wheels are 16" Fuchs; only one has slight curb rash, the others are perfect but the paint job on them isn't great.







Engine and gearbox are clean with no obvious leaks..like I say, the engine runs really smoothly. First drives will tell…

Here are a few specs from the Classified Listing on 914World:

1978 3.0L motor CIS
1970-71 901/11 transmission (pull), extra PP with TB included
911 3.5 Boge struts w/ Koni red inserts, TTR's
Aluminum "S" Calipers (Shea)
170# rear springs w/ Bilsteins
Tarett Sway Bar Black Edition
Elephant Racing PolyBronze arm bushings
DWD oil tank
RX-7 external oil cooler, Mocal thermostat
Elephant Racing GT oil hard lines with adapters
PMS firewall shifter bushing
SS tunnel fuel lines
19mm MC with brace
16x7 Fuchs
MittleMotor /6 Stub Axles with early 911 rear hubs
VDO silver dot gas gauge
250km silver dot speedo
Druck/Temp silver dot gauge
Scheel seats,
RePa labeled 4 point harnesses,
Momo Prototipo silver steering wheel,
901 wood shifter knob,
early Six rear view mirror,
backdated dashface,
ultra suede recovered dash,
RS style door panels w/GT pull handle,
Hella third brake lamp,
Euro rear lenses,
Cibie driving lamps,
front euro lenses w/CAMP914 parking lamp,
Engman fuse panel,
painted early rear bumper,
shift rod connected by U-Joints,
firewall to ear reinforced,
Maddog motor mount,
additional Billet fuel filter,
fresh rebuilt Marchal alternator,
shifter moved 2" back w/ Morph carpet kit custom made to fit,
six GT stlye engine lid
Wheel bearings, fuel filters, spark plugs, cross drilled front rotors, Porterfield pads, brake fluid, VR recently replaced. pedal cluster and trailing arms refurbished by E Shea.
New tires (less than 700mi)

http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=242035

Andrew, yes, it's a 74 - Signal Orange. The plan is to drive this for a year or two while I complete the shell in my garage. I've done loads to that. When the new shell is done, I will be swapping everything over. So I will have lots of unused 4cyl parts to sell when that time comes. The orange shell is great and would make a perfect project. I would love to hang onto it and put in the 2.0 4cyl engine I have but I think time and funds will prohibit that. That said, I would hate to sell the orange shell to be cut up for parts so I reckon I'll be fussy about where it ends up!

Cheers for the interest - I'll let you know how it drives - should be terrifying!

Happy New Year all!!!