This place is awesome.
Oh, and don't sell the car. Just..... well, just don't. No matter what.
This place is awesome.
Oh, and don't sell the car. Just..... well, just don't. No matter what.
Jordan
rally-prepped '69 911T 3.0L
S Registry #1933
Vintage Parts & Restoration http://retro-sport.com
I sent the engine owner an email last night. What the hell did I get myself into! Best case scenario is still a lot of time and money. The car has been sitting in my garage on jack stands for three years because I don't have time or money! I will let you know what I hear back from the U. K.
The car will certainly be worth more with the matching numbers engine and a story like this one behind it. Work out if the cost is less than the anticipated increase in value. However, as you aren't likely to sell it anytime soon, maybe this is of less importance to you.
Member # 2899
1972 911T
2004 996 C4S
2001 996 Carrera
2008 Cayenne S (sold)
2004 Cayenne Turbo (sold)
2009 997 cabriolet (sold)
2002 996 Turbo (sold)
1998 Boxster S (sold)
1997 993 cab (sold)
1989 911 3.2 Carrera (sold)
There is no such thing as an engine # 303098. I think a handy craftsman was involved here....?
~J~
air cooled only
techweenie.com
My parts fetcher: 2016 Tesla S | Currently building: 73 RSR tribute and 69 RS tribute
Seems pretty apparent that someone assumed that "matching numbers" meant that the chassis and engine numbers "matched".
Obvious re-stamp.
Michael
“Electricity is really just organized lightning”
-Dusty 70S Coupe
-S Registry #586
Hey guys. Here is what's going on. The owner of the motor wants lots of money, at least from where I am sitting. The motor is in the same condition as when he bought it. He hasn't opened it up. Who knows what it looks like inside; it does spin freely. It will be a lot cheaper for me to build a period correct motor. There seem to be several sets of solex carbs up for sale, and I can get a 66 solex long block for a good price. In the end, I am not selling the car, so sinking a bunch of cash into it for "matching numbers" doesn't make sense. That said, I did offer to trade him long blocks, assuming I can get the other solex engine. I even went so far as to suggest we just trade blocks (cases?) at the time either one of us tears down our engines, again assumes I get the other solex engine. I'd pay the shipping and put an extra thousand or two to make it worth his time. You can just Fed Ex the blocks, right? That would make things a lot easier, insured and trackable. I haven't heard back from him. Anyone know approximately how much the aluminum 2 liter blocks weigh?
I´m not as obsessed by matching numbers as I used to be, but if I was able to reunite the original engine with a car like this, I would do my best to make it happen. Mostly because it belongs in your car and it would be very cool to have it back after 30 years, also because it would be very frustrating to know it is floating around out there.
Personally I would have offered to swap identical engine cases. You get yours back in todays condition and send him cases fully inspected and prepared by one of the best shops like Competition Engineering. In case he is worried about the condition of your engine, this would be a sweet deal and save him both time and money. If you also cover all shipping, I can see no reason to say no. Timing is good and if you don´t do it now, it will probably never happen.
Good luck whatever you choose!
S-Reg #1382
67S Lavender
70S Silver, original Slate Gray Japan delivery
I have case 903178