Nearly lost Euro 911 L - he survived, the barn didn’t!

As mention on other thread, I would like to start a topic about my most recent purchase.

A 911L Euro specs.
Through the years, I heard a lot of stories about this car but never had interest on it because it was a sad story.
In the early nineties the car was being repaired on a barn and a flood took the body and other parts on a small stream.

History after this becomes a bit unclear and what I recently found was the title on one hand, the body on another, and a bunch of mechanical parts around a few warehouses, some belonging to local breakers...

I cannot find a better word to describe it: a Hell of a Project!

Having a little experience on SWB’s I felt comfortable to go for it.

http://www.early911sregistry.org/for...-will-be-saved!

I found a very solid body with some repairs already done.
Meanwhile, I have purchased all the exterior panels and have them aligned.

The body was the easiest part.
Just protected the superficial rusty areas and it is ready to start the preparation for the painting job.


Took it last week to the paint shop.
Here is how it looks.

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Knowing very little about this car, I managed to get its Kardex.

I finally received it today, and decided to start his thread! My aim is to discuss the better route to this project, taking advantage of the great amount of knowledge around this place.
Obviously I would like to restore it to its original condition but I don’t even know what to expect when I start to collect all the other bits and pieces from the numerous places the car is spread.

Here it is his Kardex:

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Any help on translating this German names, would be useful!

Cool another L club member. If you need information on L, feel free to contact me or ask any questions in here as there are quite few L knowledgeable owners.

Enjoy.
X

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Originally Posted by Xavier PJB

Cool another L club member. If you need information on L, feel free to contact me or ask any questions in here as there are quite few L knowledgeable owners.

Enjoy.
X

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Perfect! Thanks for your kindness! Sure your knowledge will be of a great help!

A few more details of the body. Overall in pretty good condition!

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Can anyone confirm if the interior color is red?!

yup, slate on red vinyl... gorgeous!

Tinted windows all around, koni shocks, chrome slotted wheels are some of the options. Cool to see chrome wheel on on the options list!

Car looks incredibly rust free! Congrats :)

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Originally Posted by Jules Dielen

yup, slate on red vinyl... gorgeous!

Tinted windows all around, koni shocks, chrome slotted wheels are some of the options. Cool to see chrome wheel on on the options list!

Car looks incredibly rust free! Congrats :)

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Thanks Jules!
Not so sure if I like the red interior... (???)

What about the wheels - can you please be more specific about “slotted wheels”... ?

slotted wheels means the rims have the normal vents on the face as opposed to only having the hub hole and the stud holes.

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Originally Posted by davep

slotted wheels means the rims have the normal vents on the face as opposed to only having the hub hole and the stud holes.

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...meaning KPZ wheels?!

Just rebuild the first bunch of parts that came with the car.
Front and rear suspension.
All the parts (except the front subframe) have been powder coated in satin black.

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There were 3 rear swing arms.
Only one had the articulated joint for the rear sway bar attachment.
I assume this is the only original rear trailing arm.

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You must remember the euro spec 911L was considered the be the 911 normal for 1968 in Europe. Unlike the USA version that was to replace the 911S having all 911S parts except the engine. I think the Euro 911L only had the front anti sway bars and not the back ones as my 68 Euro 911L has as standard. Maybe that is why you have several trailing arms as the previous owner was trying to put on trailing arms with the anchors for anti sway bars. Does your 911L come with ventilated brakes? Chris

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Originally Posted by raspy2point2

You must remember the euro spec 911L was considered the be the 911 normal for 1968 in Europe. Unlike the USA version that was to replace the 911S having all 911S parts except the engine. I think the Euro 911L only had the front anti sway bars and not the back ones as my 68 Euro 911L has as standard. Maybe that is why you have several trailing arms as the previous owner was trying to put on trailing arms with the anchors for anti sway bars. Does your 911L come with ventilated brakes? Chris

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Hi Chris,
Thanks for your comment.
Yes, that was my main question: was the Euro version the same specs as an S ? Like the US version?
It is not easy to find sources about this subject.

Regarding the brakes, as I said before, they are amongst many parts of the car I still have to collect. Car was just part out because the owner, at the time of the flood, quit restoring the car.
I still don’t know what I will manage to find.
Luckily, I have been buying for the last years, many SWB parts because of other projects I had, and I will use them on this project.

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Originally Posted by raspy2point2

You must remember the euro spec 911L was considered the be the 911 normal for 1968 in Europe. Unlike the USA version that was to replace the 911S having all 911S parts except the engine. I think the Euro 911L only had the front anti sway bars and not the back ones as my 68 Euro 911L has as standard. Maybe that is why you have several trailing arms as the previous owner was trying to put on trailing arms with the anchors for anti sway bars. Does your 911L come with ventilated brakes? Chris

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I thought, by 68, it was the T considered the normal...

What about the brakes on your car? Are they vented?

Don't give up on the red interior, will look good with the gray.

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What about the brakes on your car? Are they vented?

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Vented on the L.

hi alex, wow! one of the most beautiful color combinations. absolutely do! had an L (US specification) tangerine / black 20 years ago. a suitable 2.0 S motor was then installed after reimport. very cool. have fun building. greeting

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hi alex, wow! one of the most beautiful color combinations. absolutely do! had an L (US specification) tangerine / black 20 years ago. a suitable 2.0 S motor was then installed after reimport. very cool. have fun building. greeting

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Thanks for your comments!
On Kardex, it is not specified the engine type but after some research I believe the first Euro versions had 901/06 engines, same as 901/05 with improved cams and heat exchangers.

Yes, I already decided to keep the red interior!

Luckily, I remembered a car that was for sale on a national website, with exactly the same configuration as mine. A few of months diference but with the same configuration, same dealer, etc.

This makes me think that my car should be very similar to this one (although it is a T and it has some body upgrades!):

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Hi AlexJ-- the Euro 911T was the economy route 911 with 110 hp, non-vented brakes, non-counter weighted drive shaft,etc. 911L was the middle car 130 hp and the 911S top of the line 160 hp. Chris

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Hi AlexJ-- the Euro 911T was the economy route 911 with 110 hp, non-vented brakes, non-counter weighted drive shaft,etc. 911L was the middle car 130 hp and the 911S top of the line 160 hp. Chris

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I have a slate grey over red 911L - love the red interior but you won't find correct colour and grain repro vinyl anywhere - I had to die a hide to match the original door cards but worth it I think!
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Great car Elsporto !!!
The combination looks really cool!
Is yours originally a Euro version?

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Originally Posted by ELSPORTO

I had to die a hide to match the original door cards but worth it I think!

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An interior to dye for :D

Hi Alexj,
Mine is an Australian delivered factory rhd car.

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An interior to dye for :D

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:):p .......

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Originally Posted by ELSPORTO

Hi Alexj,
Mine is an Australian delivered factory rhd car.

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I am not quite sure the Euro version had the same configuration... for example, I think I have seen some euro without the aluminum trim on the door cards... (???).

Wow, sounds like a great project. Slate grey with a red interior & tinted windows is a darn nice combo. Keep the pictures of the resto coming please

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Originally Posted by AlexJ

I am not quite sure the Euro version had the same configuration... for example, I think I have seen some euro without the aluminum trim on the door cards... (???).

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The German brochure of 1968 says for the L and S: Zierleisten unter Ausstelfenster und Türleisten innen. - Decorative mouldings under push-out windows and door mouldings inside.

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Originally Posted by 1968sporto911s

The German brochure of 1968 says for the L and S: Zierleisten unter Ausstelfenster und Türleisten innen. - Decorative mouldings under push-out windows and door mouldings inside.

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Thanks! Another clarified issue!