Restoration of 1972 2.4 S Targa c/n 9112310827

[deichenb]

Greetings Early 911S Registry,

I am a new member of the Registry and I am starting a restoration on 9112310827, a US-delivery 2.4 S Targa. The car come from 21 years of ownership and home maintenance. It was repainted once about 15 years ago. It has some mild corrosion and is going to have a complete restoration, with the goal of correcting the details and preparing the car for events. The car has a Weber 40 IDA conversion, which was performed prior to the last owner's tenure. I may keep the Webers in place vs convert back to MFI.

I have experience with 3,2 915 and G50 impact bumper cars, 964, and 993, but this is my first early 911. I am excited about this project and I am grateful in advance to help from this forum.

I will post questions, pictures, and progress of the work in this thread. I love a worthwhile project!

All the best,
David

[Chuck Miller]

Welcome to the board David...

We anticipate your words and pics...

[deichenb]

Thank you! Here is the car. I’ll start with a few easy questions:

(1) Should the front horn grill trim be black or chrome?
(2) What is the correct steering wheel?
(3) Is there a Blaupunkt Frankfurt radio specific for 1972?
(4) Did US cars have these rear lenses?

All the best,
David

[steve shea]

1. Horn grill and front and rear park/directional light surrounds should be chrome
2. Leather covered 400mm with butterfly horn push
3. Yes
4. No

[deichenb]

3. Yes
4. No

Thank you!
3. What is the specific mark on the 1972 Frankfurt?
4. I will replace with this style lens:
https://www.pelicanparts.com/More_In...MaAvrvEALw_wcB

[steve shea]

With regards to the radio, Mike Fitton on the board, should know. Yes that style but with chrome surround if your car is a '72.

[69Sman]

Nice car, welcome! 72S, great year; 'S' best model!

[swisscheese]

" If it were my 911"... I would be more concerned about those mirrors..and the headlight rings, while I would be at it. (Sorry for my Dutch Directness here)
But other than that, it's a very nice one.

[Peanut]

David,

Pretty car. 72 is a fantastic year. Are you in S. Florida? Not to many "early" folks down here.

Best,

Scott

[deichenb]

" If it were my 911"... I would be more concerned about those mirrors..and the headlight rings, while I would be at it. (Sorry for my Dutch Directness here)
But other than that, it's a very nice one.

Thank you - directness is appreciated. I agree that the mirrors and the headlights are low-hanging fruit and will be corrected. The mirror was driver's-side only and this style, yes? https://www.autohausaz.com/pn/143340...kaAg1ZEALw_wcB. I am already in touch with John Audette and need to decide whether I will go with US-delivery sugar scoops (unlikely), H1's, or early H4's. I am happy to hear your opinion on the best choice.