My '72 911 S/T project…

[AlexHershey]

Nice score! Anymore, those forward dated early cars seem to be the best way to pick up a project. I have a soft spot for S/T's, especially if they are fairly period in styling. I am 100% here for Sepia Brown. Seems that all the good Sepia cars (like everything else) got painted Guards Red.

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Gratuitous quick pic of my middie and then we'll continue with the '72..

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[Chuck Miller]

Welcome Rob... Will be waiting for much more

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A few more from the first day showing overall condition of the exterior.

[Eric Gratz]

Robb,
Here is some info on the locations of the vin number and the production number for your car

https://www.early911sregistry.org/fo...=1#post1114169

Good luck with your project.

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looking forward to this!! not sure if we are allowed to post threads from other forums, but i have a build thread for my '72 here https://rennlist.com/forums/911-foru...rod-build.html in case this is helpful. i was a true novice, so my experience and information will not compare to experts like Scott and others in this community, but might be helpful to others in a similar starting spot. i have the same user on Rennlist if you need to look me up.

It took me a few days, but I read every word. And took copious notes. I can't thank you enough for documenting your build from start to finish.

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I made some progress on the teardown last weekend. It feels good to get a little momentum on the project instead of sitting online at work all day buying parts and tools.


I was expecting to find more rust under here. Things look mostly okay, but will know more once the undercoat is removed. Getting to this point was a struggle. The impact bumper was affixed with handfuls of rusty self-tapping sheet metal screws, some threaded bar, and a couple of homemade angle iron brackets. My crimes against VWs in the early 2000s are clearly coming back to haunt me. This is my penance.


Klapper! it's clearly got a hole in it from being wrenched off with pliars and I understand these are unobtanium now. Is it possible to repair or are there alternatives? Once the motor is out, the tank will be going to Pacific. Praying it's not full of holes because the dipstick was bone dry.


Getting the windows out felt like a major accomplishment. Tiny bit of rust in the front, and more in the rear.







First blood!


The budget solution to headliner rails. There were two of these.


PO welded/bonded in a sunroof delete panel. Then dumped 40lbs of...something...on top. It's all cracked. Will likely cut this panel out and replace the right way.


sneaky peek!


These are the best days.


In addition to the above, I got all the carpets out. Nothing salvageable there. This weekend I hope to get the dash out, doors disassembled, and get the motor ready to drop.

I'll detail my overall plans for the car in a separate post.

[myflat6]

It took me a few days, but I read every word. And took copious notes. I can't thank you enough for documenting your build from start to finish.

awesome! glad to help someone else on the same journey. in fact, looking at your photos above is bringing back memories. looking forward to following your progress!

[dr914]

you are a hero for saving this 72

[Longballa]

When you get the dash and parcel shelf out there will be plenty of rust to repair. How do the rear seat pans look? Just buy a new oil tank from Porsche. I've found it's not worth the time and money restoring the old one unless it's really nice. Get yourself the factory door hinge removal tool and use a torch to heat up the hinge pins. They'll come right out. Send me a pm and I'll get you my phone number. I can save you some time and money with all I've learned doing these 72's.