1967 911S Restoration - Suspension - What to Do?

[TheBen]

Hey all - I think I introduced myself last year when I purchased my 1967 Bahama Yellow 1967 S and drove it from the PO back to Los Angeles. About 1900 miles, and in just over 24 hours. Well, since that time I decided to send the car to restoration, and after considerable thought I sent it to John Esposito (TLG will do the mechanicals and suspension).

With the car in its current state (picture attached - Hey, I have a new floor now), I am turning my attention to some upgrades to do while I'm "really in there". It doesn't get any more in there than what's going on now. With the skyrocketing prices of early 911's, I don't want to do anything that will hurt a future valuation or sale (if I decide to sell), but I also want to enjoy the car, and moreover enjoy driving it.

I'd love to hear what people think along the lines of bolt in performance modifications.

The car came with wider Fuch's and a newish Elephant Racing suspension system. Should I keep the Elephant Racing setup or go back to stock? Is there something else I should consider? A lot of these things I can do as the car goes back together, but as you can see I have a little while to go.

[moito]

67 cars dont have this...

[TheBen]

My (noted) restorer says this is the only floor made for the car now, and will be modified tone exactly like the original floor.

[friggens]

whoa. It is good to see shots like these. More please Inside outside upside down

I am no help on mods, but 'think original' around every turn is the rule with my car. Just what that is requires consultation as much as mods might!

I too am interested in comment that may come here, but if it's fresh and o r i g i n a l equipment you will have what you want. The 993 can do the rest

I think I did read about your adventure with a friend crossing the country. best of luck there.

[P-CarLover]

Your car looks great! Looks like they are doing a bang up job on the work too~ As far as modifications I guess that depends on how you plan to drive the car more then anything - after you have put all this money into it are you going to beat it around the track or just enjoy it on nice days? Sounds like you are concerned about future value so it may be worth it to put it back stock for now, or at least make sure you have all the stock parts refinished while you are doing everything so it is easier (and likely cheaper) then finding that stuff in the future. You can always put the aftermarket parts on later if you need...

IMHO I see you have a 993 4s which is probably a much better performing car then the 67s will ever be without going nuts so I'd put it back to stock specs and if you feel the need to thrash on something go beat on the 993... Not to say the 67 shouldn't get a good beating from time to time but you know what I mean!

Good luck!
J

[POS]

Anything that's removable and improves the car is worth upgrading. I like originality, but some things can be improved upon with 2014 technology. Then again, my cars are drivers and not concours things. You'll really need to decide that line yourself.

[jerryg]

So if the 1967 versions of the floors lacked those 6 "dimples," is it correct that they had the other 7 as shown on this floor pan? Would it even be worth the time and effort to pound out the 6 offending "dimples" to make those areas flat (if you could get them really flat)?

Jerry G

[nickb4]

Would it even be worth the time and effort to pound out the 6 offending "dimples" to make those areas flat (if you could get them really flat)?

I would think the dimples would be cut out with a replacement patch welded in.

[Anatol]

I put Elephant Polybronze bushings, Turbo tie-rods, thicker torsion bars and adjustable, stronger rollbars together with specially calibrated dampers in my 68S.

It is my favorite road car, only on track do I prefer my 964RS. So: yes, do the best to your suspension set-up you can! You will enjoy it!

[doigthom]

Before anybody goes cutting up their pan, there is a '67S targa on the Pelican. Good shot of the pan. Rear looks to have all the dimples. Not sure whether that pan is a replacement. Still have not cut the rear pan out of my original, '67S basket case and will check next week to see what dimples it does and does not have.