<VV> Porsche question (OT)

[Mark]

look for rust in the lower doors, trunk bottom, and behind the headlights
and/or battery trays (does this car have two batteries 1 each behind each
headlight or been converted to a single battery?)  Check out the heater
boxes as well as the exhaust.

The 911E has air suspension so be aware of a car sitting low or riding rough
or bouncy.  It should also have MFI, although a proper carb conversion while
not being original might be a plus for a driven car.

Door panels fall apart, dashes crack and warp, targas Always leak so look
for additional water/rust damage on the floors and the dash.

Pay someone knowledgeable to properly check out the mechanics.  A 2.2L
Porsche long block will probably cost 2-3X what a Corvair does.  Most argue
that you always replace the pistons and cylinders during a rebuild which can
add to the costs.  There is a chain tensioner upgrade which while not 100%
necessary, should be done if you get into that area.  I hope it is a 5
speed.

IMO whale tales, flared fenders, aftermarket seats, or other obvious visual
modifications severely hurt the value and fun of this vintage Porsche.  I
owned a 1970 911T sunroof coupe for 8 years and it shared daily driving
duties with my 1966 Corsa 140 convertible.  My wife and I both autocross
school'd the Porsche, it was FUN.  The sunroof Porsche did leak less than
the Corsa convertible.....

My 911 had doors installed from a 1980 911 Targa.  I retained the original
chrome window frames and door handles.  The upgrade got me galvanized doors,
power windows, updated door panels, and right and left side (and usable)
outside mirrors.  90% of the folks who saw the car had no idea of the
upgrade.

I still have the 1966 Corsa convertible, I often wish I had not sold the
Porsche.

Mark

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Sent: Sunday, July 11, 2004 5:48 AM
Subject: <VV> Porsche question (OT)


> Hi All
>  Found a 71 911E Targa I'm going to look at today. Were should I look for
> rust and what should I check on the drivetrain. It looks OK on the out
side a
> good 20 footer anyway and Interior is clean.
> thanks
> rich
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