Please provide info on 1968 options

[911scfanatic]

Looking for information on the following options including option codes, how they would have been provided (for example, factory only or dealer). I am using my '68 as a daily driver since February (including winter ) and these are some options I'd like to add as I think they would be handy:

1) rear wiper (code #425)
2) rear defog (code #436, years available?, see: as a '67 option)
3) Hella 118's (code #432)
4) rear engine lid light
5) motometer gauge (I have one, and an S member has offered to provide pics of his factory installed gauge, wiring, etc.)
6) hood lights
7) webasto heater

Any pictures, info, installation tips, direction to helpful threads...whatever...would be greatly appreciated.

Gas heater would be nice, but I have assumed it would add a significant fire risk, no?

BTW, I don't understand why Bruce Anderson has said that the SWB are not suitable for daily use. I suppose I'm not in LA traffic, but I do drive about 35 miles round trip to work, take my 3 boys to baseball, errands, etc.

[boxster03]

Daily Driver

Thats great

I would love to have a 68 Sporto with AC for a daily driver.

[Mycar]

Hi, this link usually gives option codes but doesn`t seem to be working.

http://www.kindel.com/porsche/options.asp

This one helps with a few,

http://www.911t.org/options/

Regards, Mike.

[gulf908]

Bill,
All the others will be correct for the '68 MY but the rear screen de fogger which started in '69 MY.
You should have two triangular heater vents in the lower corners of the rear screen - fairly useless imho as well as not very safe.
If you want a better rear screen heater you may want to advertise in the wanted section of this board - there are two different ones from '69 onward.
The earliest has only the centre half the screen wired and later screens were full length.
Make sure you get all the wiring etc.
There were aftermarket kits available but they have probably gone the way of unrestricted speed limits in the early '70s.
Great to see another early 911 being used daily as it was intended to be !

HTH,
Dennis.

[Cornpanzer]

You may want to find the factory part # for Ziebart rust proofing

[911scfanatic]

You may want to find the factory part # for Ziebart rust proofing

The "funny" thing is that this car was Ziebart'ed. They drilled holes in the door striker plate panels...there's no cavity there to treat. I have been inspecting all the undercoating for cracks and have started spot treating areas. This fall I will be taking the '68 to a place in Windsor that applies rust proofing to the exterior (krown.com). In a few years, I'll repair, restore, repaint. For now, what's the difference between a 1/4 inch rust spot and a 1/2 inch rust spot? How many people can say they've driven a SWB year round through all seasons...really no one anymore. It's worth the experience. Trust me, you'd love it. Driving a SWB in the snow is exhilarating.

[hdavis]

Bill,
All the others will be correct for the '68 MY but the rear screen de fogger which started in '69 MY.
You should have two triangular heater vents in the lower corners of the rear screen - fairly useless imho as well as not very safe.
Dennis.

There was option code 9484: Heated rear window. Would this be the heater vents only? Or were those standard, and if so, what then is 9484?

Thanks

[rgrimm]

Driving a SWB in the snow is exhilarating.

So is getting one started at -10 F.

I've only done that a few times.

[304065]

t. For now, what's the difference between a 1/4 inch rust spot and a 1/2 inch rust spot? How many people can say they've driven a SWB year round through all seasons...really no one anymore. It's worth the experience. Trust me, you'd love it. Driving a SWB in the snow is exhilarating.

Everyone should do it before their car is pulled apart for a four year restoration. And never after. (#304065 was painted 6609 when I got her)

[911scfanatic]

Yep, we are of the same mindset, John. When the opportunity presents, you got to take it.
I haven't done -10F starts, but I've done plenty of 0F starts. You get the hang of it after a while.