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Thread: 1968 911S Soft Window Targa back on road after 33 year rest.

  1. 06-01-2014, 07:11 PM #1
    L.a.Brooks
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    1968 911S Soft Window Targa back on road after 33 year rest.

    As I mentioned earlier on this form, I purchased the 68 on Valentines Day of this year. It was complete, but "Some Assembly Required".

    It now has all of the components in place that I acquired in boxes: Targa top (I had rebuilt by Auto's International), Soft Window installed, Interior all back in place, Engine & Transaxle bolted in and running. And rear bumpers and deck lid reattached.

    I have only taken it for brief runs in the neighborhood. License tag that expired in 1982 and 40 year-old tires have tempered my desire to drive it further and faster.

    I plan to get temporary tags for it this week so I can get new tires installed. Then I look forward to driving it more like the good Doctor intended.
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  2. 06-02-2014, 01:19 AM #2
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    Congrats on getting this on road again. What size are the tires? They look somewhat tall to me but just angle perhaps

    Scott
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  3. 06-02-2014, 04:51 AM #3
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    Let the games begin!! +1 on firing up such a beautiful find!!

    Have fun and stay in touch
    Mike Friggens

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  4. 06-02-2014, 07:09 AM #4
    L.a.Brooks
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    Those tires are too big - 185/15. The spare is a 185/70 15 Dunlop. I suspect they didn't notice the "70" part when they bought them 40 years ago.
    I'm planning on putting 195/65's on it today or tomorrow.
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