72 Hotrod - my new project

[Tosh]

..and intermittent rain sensing wipers from a 997

No need to go all 997 for the intermittent...
http://www.smart-screen.co.uk/contents/en-uk/d11.html

[squirdan]

might have to change the name of this thread for a third time....

lacking in photos but that will be remedied next week

the red 72E coupe bare shell has been back from the blasters for a couple of weeks at SVP and new repair panels have now arrived. Fire up that MIG !

the 73E engine i bought it with has gone to its new owner in France

the 901 gearbox has also gone and a few other bits

which leaves me with an effective in-price of about £4.5k for a blasted rolling shell / blank canvas. I feel quite happy about that

RS spec wider rear arches and original sport seats arrive next week

engine options are driving me demented though and i think its time to get off the potty

1. rebuilding my 2.7 from a 75 Carrera ... was the original idea but the estimate was scary

2. slot in a 964 3.6 engine.... lots of advantages but am worried i'll miss the zinginess. and knacker the value

3. a new idea has emerged. Its a 72 car so you'd put a 72 engine in it wouldnt you?

MORE ON MONDAY... the words "barn find" may be involved

[Highfield]

We cannot wait until Monday Dan

[squirdan]

We cannot wait until Monday Dan

Well, until the funds are transferred Ian I am saying nothing. But, conceptually you yourself have already been down a v similar road

[squirdan]

further to weekend postings

I have bought this targa. Original UK RHD car, 3 owners, silver originally, last owner since 1984, garaged since 2002. At some stage in the early 80's I think someone crashed their 72S and the important parts found their way into this Targa. Hence it has a 72 S engine and a few other nice bits. It will effectively be built into my 72 coupe shell for an all-72 year but non matching numbers S/RS spec hotrod. Very pleased with that as an outcome.

the 3.6 engine I bought has found a new home v quickly (probably makes more sense transplanted into an SC or similar)

[Bootsy]

Looks a nice Targa - too good for a donor, those RHD Targas are few and far between these days?

[squirdan]

well Bootsy, I hope you are right and I will have a good look at it later this week on a ramp, but I have valued it on its parts

sports seats wouldnt you say judging from the photo?

[Bootsy]

sports seats wouldnt you say judging from the photo?

I would!

Be good to see what sort of condition it's in. Looks ok from the pics but who knows!

Maybe stick a T engine back in it and it may be a good car.

[neilbardsley]

Looks a nice Targa - too good for a donor, those RHD Targas are few and far between these days?

What he said

[Lightweight_911]

It's a '73 RHD Targa (first registered in Mar '73) - a very rare car.

I'm sure Mike (210bhp) will be along shortly ...

[squirdan]

well all I can say is... I have genuinely bought it as a donor.

But anyone with a burning desire to own a rare, silver 3 owner RHD targa (with or without engine and box) ... PM me !

[jb]

Looks a nice Targa - too good for a donor, those RHD Targas are few and far between these days?

What he said

+ 1
It may well be a waste of a another nice Targa - unless it is really rotten of course

[911hillclimber]

A really rare car, so someone will be along to use the shell as a bitza and will be a nice drive I would think.
I can't imagine anyone on here cutting any early shell up unless really far gone.(?)

If bought for a profit making project, then there will be doubts, but as an enthusiast's car, be rather nice.

[IanMcLeod]

Dan, it is chassis 9113510753 I assume ?

Ian.

[squirdan]

thats the one Ian