911 - 912. Are they the same bodyshells.?

[stretch]

Hi all,

Can anyone clarify if a 69 LWB 912 shell is the exact same shell as a 69, 911.?

I am thinking of buying a LWB 912 to cut away sections of the chassis, for a very rusty 911 i have.?

From the little information i have managed to source, it seems that they are. But i would like to be 100% certain before i try to source a parts car.

Anyone have any experiences. Thinking, roof, rear seat pans, torsion tube, parcel shelf.
The usual hard to find parts.

Thanks

Dave

[Porsche-RSR]

I think they are identical for exception of the engine mounts.

Someone will confirm or tell about the differences. Good luck with your project!

[jesseandersson]

The only thing that differs is the engine mounts!

[stretch]

Thanks guys.


Dave

[advtracing]

The only thing that differs is the engine mounts!

...........and the price

[Cliff]

I think too, the 912 was mostly Karmann built, though I have a 67 912 that is Porsche built?!....Cliff

[stretch]

Cliff, i think the second digit of the chassis number determines Porsche or Karmann.
Willing to be corrected though.

Dave

[Flieger]

I know my car is 911 1 3 00378... Which is 911, 1971 model year, S type, 378th vin assigned.

[andyjboy]

Max - the 6th digit of your VIN, being a zero indicates that it was Porsche-built coupe.

If the 6th digit is a '1' it would be a Targa

-& if it was a '2' it would indicate a Karmann-built coupe.

However, all 'S' models were built by Porsche.

[Flieger]

Thanks!