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    Where are Jack and Tools Stored?

    This may be a dumb question but I can't find a hold down spot for the jack anywhere. At present the jack and tools are sitting on top of the carpet in the trunk but this can't be right as they can fly around in there while driving. Thanks.

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    I'm curious about this too. I have seen a picture in the drivers manual of the jack stored in front of the spare wheel. On my car there is no lug/peg/clamp of any sort in this position. My car also had AC so it's a little busy in that area.

    As to the tool bag. I think Porsche left them loose so the first owner would take them out and lose them. That way 40 years down the line they can laugh at us fighting over rusty spanners on e-bay.

    Sorry for not being able to help on your question.

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    I wrap the tool kit with an old belt inside my spare wheel. I stuff the jack in the smugglers box with rags and newspaper.
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    That is a big question - if you mean for "show" as delivered by the factory or the best place for travel or storage ? I wouldn't store them in the car for use or for travel - carry a proper scissor jack and modern tools. From factory the jack was "wedged" in-between the spare and front bulkhead. I believe the tool roll was just sitting on top of the spare under the trunk carpet. Someone else might have better info for concours purposes.
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    Here is a picture from my previously owned 1970E
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    Thanks. So it sounds like there is no specific spot where either should sit. Odd since everything else seems to have been so well thought out (for the most part).

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    I respectfully propose that the first photo shows as sensible an arrangement with a minimum of expense and effort which would work effectively.

    Shot #2 shows one of the neatest '73 911Ss, which in my opinion represents the best organized, most intelligently arranged trunk compartment of any early 911 ever ( photo #2 - Jeff Smith's old car, shot at the '06 Parade in Portland, since sold to Dario Franchitti, I believe ).

    No offense to anyone, but I submit that it's silly & totally impractical to have different set-ups for different occasions, i.e. Concours, travel, Club meetings, etc. You would just wind up moving them around like a cat moving kittens depending on what you're doing and where you're going with the car that day.

    Secondly, give some thought to having relatively heavy parts like a spare, a jack, or a complete tool kit banging around loose in the trunk............completely unacceptable in my view, doesn't matter how many rags you wrap them with.

    Therefore, I recommend giving some careful thought to what you think you'll need given your preferred use of your car, accumulate the most practical collection of tools, parts, spares etc. and then bundle & wrap them them using belts as shown in the two photos and secure them. Jeff used 1/4" steel bar lugs selectively and specifically welded in place to contain all the permanent trunk contents. Another choice is the use of the 911 package shelf mounted belt lugs ( see photo #5 ) which can be painted or finished in a multitude of coatings and can be easily secured in place with screws, bolts etc. but will require drilling holes. Also, remember that the later Carrera 911 ( '83 and later ) had larger gas tanks with a welded lug which allowed the spare to be secured to the tank and not having to bother with a tire hold-down strap....and you'd increase your driving range ( photos # 3 & 4 ).

    Naturally, if you're going after complete restoration authenticity we wouldn't be having this conversation in the first place since you would have no options, but since you ask I think it's reasonable to assume you're looking for a permanent & sensible solution you only have to do once, do right, and move on to solving the next challenge.

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