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  1. 04-23-2014, 10:38 AM #1
    Kevinw23
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    New Member saying Hello and a few questions

    Hi everyone,

    I just found the site doing a search for forums pertaining to classic 911's. I currently have a 1988 930 Turbo cab which is black over champagne with 54k miles, and am very excited to be getting a 1970 911T Targa in the next few weeks. My biggest question is:

    I have the VIN# but other than getting the COA from Porsche, I don't know how to find all the information I would like to have when I go to view the car and purchase it, such as the original specs, chassis number, engine number, etc. Is there a resource for such things on the web?

    I am very much looking forward to becoming a contributing member of the forum!
    Thank you,

    Kevin

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  2. 04-23-2014, 10:59 AM #2
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    Welcome and good luck.

    -Post pics on this board to discuss.

    -Order Patrick Paternie "Red Book Porsche 911 1965-2005" which lists all MY infos, accessories codes, colour codes, engine/trans codes, chassis No. in a handy booklet format, about $40.

    -If you can, order COA which gives a first info about matching trans/engine/chassis plus original specs (sometimes interpreted with a few faults but still good to have).
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  3. 04-23-2014, 12:21 PM #3
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    Entering the chassis and engine numbers etc as search terms here is also a good idea - you never know what bits of history turn up. Even entering the numbers up to 4 or 5 either side can be a mine of information such as seeing if date codes on wheels correspond etc.

    Good luck.

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    Given the VIN I could ballpark the serial #'s for you.
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  5. 04-23-2014, 01:24 PM #5
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    Pre-Purchase Inspection

    Hi, Kevin . . .

    Its always a good idea to educate yourself on the numbers + 'nuances' of any car you're considering. Another thing that you my wanna consider is having a full-on 'pre-purchase inspection' done of your prospect --- especially if you can't quite wait for a reference book or CoA

    Depending on your location, there may be someone here who can recommend a person/shop for this job

    Good PPIs will cost several hundred dollars but . . . . you'll have a much-more detailed understanding of any vehicle after. You'll


    Just so you know . . . I purchased my car sight un-seen/long-distance based on a thorough PPI, so . . .


    HtH . . . . . + good luck!

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  6. 04-23-2014, 01:32 PM #6
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    Any idea why the Paternie book with 1965-2005 is $350 on Amazon, but the version 1965-1999 can be bought for $43? If I am looking for info on a 1970 car and a 1988 car, will it contain the same info in both versions??

    Quote Originally Posted by 911T1971 View Post
    Welcome and good luck.

    -Post pics on this board to discuss.

    -Order Patrick Paternie "Red Book Porsche 911 1965-2005" which lists all MY infos, accessories codes, colour codes, engine/trans codes, chassis No. in a handy booklet format, about $40.

    -If you can, order COA which gives a first info about matching trans/engine/chassis plus original specs (sometimes interpreted with a few faults but still good to have).
    Thank you,

    Kevin

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    Paternie

    Hey, Kevin . . .

    Here's another thread . . .
    http://www.early911sregistry.org/for...light=paternie

    Also, try searching on our site by 'paternie' . . .

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  8. 04-23-2014, 01:45 PM #8
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    I bought it from Amazon, and will see how the 1965-1999 version is. Keep you posted, thanks for the help!
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    Just looked. Is it really $350 on Amazon?
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  10. 04-23-2014, 03:18 PM #10
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    Welcome Kevin........
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