| Guests Comments Archives Volume 3 |
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| Guests Comments Archives Volume 3 |
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General Comments / 912 Registry Website Please send e-mail for posting below ( comments and suggestions, how you found this site, and so on). Visit the InterActive! page to read answers to the "Question of the Month", owners comments, questions on technical, restoration, and racing topics. If you owner a 912/ 912E, be sure to visit the Registration page, too. From: Joe Roman; Wed May 03, 2000; JRoman@studentadvantage.com; I live in MA
and I have decided to buy and restore a 912 over the next year or so. I have a good
idea of what damages, rot, mechanicals to look for, but what I don't know is which year
cars to look for and the particular problems to look for with each year. Is one year
considered more "classic" or desireable than others? I am currently
investigating a rough '66 912 with 54K on it. The floors, fenders and one door will
need replacing and the rest of the body has some bubbling. The engine needs work,
seats need some reupolstering, headliner moldy, crome rusted and who knows what else. I am
thinking of offering the owner $500 as I anticipate a total restoration being necessary.
Can anyone even tell me if the car is worth it with all the work in needs? From: Vanida5; Mon Mar. 13, 2000; ksikon@aol.com; Hi I have an opportunity to purchase 1976 912e coupe. The owner is asking $5000.00 for it. The body has very little rust but very weathered rubber and paint. It appears to need some interior work as well. The engine appears to be rebuilt but it has been sitting for a couple of years and does not turn over. How can I tell if this is a good deal or not.?? Please e-mail me @ ksikon@aol.com From: mike7lolita; Tues Feb. 29, 2000; lolita@cyberwizards.com.au; Hello 912 reg, Did porsche ever make a 912 or 912E sportomatic ? I have an SC sporto and a 924 auto but a 4cyl and sporto whith that classic shape sounds nice.THANK YOU, MIKE SCOTT, AUSTRALIA From: Henwood, Andrew; Wed Feb. 23, 2000; andrew.henwood@ssmb.com; '68 912 coupe ; It is a great site with really useful information. Regards, Andrew From: jamey hribal; Mon Feb. 07, 2000; jhribal@tyler.net; I plan to purchase a clean '66-'69 912 within the next few weeks. My question is whether air conditioning can be added, and if so, the approx. expense and problems that I might expect. Summers are real hot down here in Texas!! Please e-mail any replies to jhribal@tcainternet.com Thanks From: David Law; Thurs Feb. 03, 2000; crossroadsmusic@earthlink.net; I just found your site Its the Bomb !! I want you to know I've been lookig for a 912 site for years....... I'll be a regular from now till dooms day....... Now lets build a alternator for these things ! D.A.Law Sierra Madre Ca. From: Justin Wallin; Sun Jan. 30, 2000; justinwallin@earthlink.net; Hi Rick, Saw your
912 today at the 356 swapmeet - it looked like a great car, which reminded me to let you
know again how much I appreciate your site. It's fantastic - I check it at least
once a day, and my '67 has reaped the benefits. Thanks again, Rick! From: Joost; Wed Jan. 26, 2000; 975742.STUD@nhtv.nl; Hi, I'm Joost a 26 six year old
student from the Netherlands. Because I have to go on a 5 months internship in Australia,
I'll have to do without my much beloved '67 912 coupe. My question is if there are any
porsche related events within the Sydney area during the period of April/ end of August
2000. If there are I would like to know if it is possible to visit this/these event(s).
Thank you, Joost From: Jose R. Perez Jr.; Mon Jan. 24, 2000; perezj@mindspring.com; Are all parts from a 1966 Porsche 912 interchangable with a 1969 Porsche 912. Planning on purshasing a 69 Porsche 912 to use as a donor body. I want to transfer everything else from my 66 to the 68. Any help will be appreciated. Thank you. From: Dathan Wells; Fri Jan. 21, 2000; dathan.wells@oneview.net; HI, Could you let me know total production figures for 912 (65-69)model worldwide and uk also could you let me know details of 1966 production run this information is very important to me and your help is much appreciated many thanks Dathan From: Hamilton T. Hunter; Wed Jan. 19, 2000; h3o@ornl.gov; I am interested in a 1966 Porsche 912, fully restored, priced at 6,995. Is this a good price for one that needs no work?? How do these compare to the 911's?? I need your group's help on this purchase. Best Regards, Hamilton, 865-574-6297, Oak Ridge, TN From: John Donahue; Tues Jan. 18, 2000; jdonahue64@earthlink.net; I am looking at a 66 912 this weekend. This will be not only my first Porsche, but also my first classic auto. Am I crazy to do this? What advice can you pros offer so that I don't end up getting the wrong end of a bad deal. Any particular nuances in the 912 to watch out for? Thanks, JD From: WBissin; Sat Dec. 18, 1999; WBissin@aol.com; Having recently purchased a 912, i was happy to find such comprehensive site on that Porsche model, particularly in locating info and parts. Thanks and keep up the great work. You may be interested in a site www.historyspitstop.com , they have a video on the gruop of Porsche racers in the sixties 904, 906, 910, 907 & 908... very interesting. Thanks again WB From: Ian Gunney; Sat Dec. 18, 1999; gunney@gofree.co.uk; I thoroughly enjoyed the website - It seems very useful and I intend to be a regular visitor as the 912 is still regarded as a bit of an oddity here in the UK. Thanks, Ian Gunney From: Alex Heron; Mon Dec. 13, 1999; alexh@civ.hw.ac.uk; The 912 registry is the best site
for help and information i've ever used. You are doing a great job! From: Denny; Wed Nov. 17, 1999; i did have two 912s, a 69 912 targa Bahama yellow hard window with 5 speed --loved that car-- had it from 70 -82 Hope to purchase it back from the person I sold it to some day. Also had a show Queen red 912E 17K with all options. Sold that to get my 356-- nice car From: Gus; Mon Nov. 08, 1999; How could I find out about 912 fans amd experts in my area. Ilive in Miami Florida and I am buying a 912 and would like
to get to know others in the are who have the knowledge and experience with the car.
Thanks for your help, Great Site From: Mike and Sue Barnette; Sun Oct. 10, 1999; Hi Rick, I am happy to inform you that I have been successful in selling my 912E. It has gone to a great new owner as a result of the visibility through your site. So I guess I need to request that you remove the "for sale" ad. Thanks for your help and for having such a great web page dedicated to 912s. Regards, Mike Barnette From: Steve Harrell; Sat Oct. 09, 1999; sharrell@psnw.com;1968 Karmann Coupe; Purchased from 2nd owner.... I would not have bought one if not for the registry site, thanks. From: Curt Burkett; Thurs Oct. 07, 1999; agmv@flaschom.net ; Congratulations on the web site it looks great and is of great service to us 912 owners. I don't feel so much like an orphan any more since discovering it and the Rennlist. Curt Burkett 69 912, 307K, 28 years. From: Jeff Gring; Tues Oct. 05, 1999; jgring@ferrum.edu; Just registered with your site. I just want to thank you. This site has already helped and I only bought the Porsche for my son 7 days ago.... Thanks, Jeff Gring From: Hubert Robert Cayer ; Sat Oct. 02, 1999; j.cayer@bmts.com; This is a wonderful site. Nice spending Sunday afternoons searching this site . Keep up the good work !! From: Rob Keller; Monday, Sept. 27, 1999; bordog@napanet.net; hi my name is rob and i am looking into a 66 912. i had a chance to see the car today and the interior is pretty beat up. is there anyone out there with parts for this particular vehicle for sale? it needs new rubber first and a driver seat. the passenger floor is rotted through as well. door panels and a carpet kit would get me started. are there any other things besides rust to look for in this year? thank you for your time From: Andrew Walter; Mon, 20 Sep 1999; walters@dellnet.com; Question for the group. I am interested in purchasing a fully restored 69 912. Bottom line is that I am truely incompetent when it comes to car maintaience (i.e. I can find Jiffy Lube, thats about it). Would it be an exercise in frustration to own a 912 even if it was fully restored? In other words, would it be likely that the car will be spending all its time and all of my money @ the repair shop despite being fully restored. I have owned a classic car in the distant past and remember it being a classic pain in the a_ _. What would I be getting myself into?? Any help appreciated!! Thanks. Andy From: Scott; Tue, 14 Sep 1999; Windin1@aol.com; I just wanted to comment on this site. I am looking at buying a 66 912 that has been sitting for about 2 years, carb are bad, slight rust in pan and by heater ducts, but cheap. I have had 944s before and want to try something different. Anyhow, this is a great site for info. in 20 min I have a good understanding of what I am getting into. I will register the car if I buy it. thanks for a really usefull site. Scott, NJ. From: Robert Allred; Mon, 13 Sep 1999; rallred@inconnect.com; My father owned two 912's, both used, beginning about 1976. I have just purchased the second one from him, a 1967 Irish green coupe, which now has 128,000 miles on the original motor. I've placed the car on the registry, and complement you on the excellent and informative website! Sincerely, Robert Allred From: Christopher Aycock; Mon, 13 Sep 1999; christopher.aycock@raycer.com; Hello, I am going to soon be looking at a '67 912, but I know very little about them. So, I went perusing around the net, and came across your 912 Registry page. I was wondering if you would be so kind as to giving me a few hints on what I should look for and ask the current owner? Basically, any common problems with this model would be greatly appreciated, since I'm going into this blind. All I know is that its a great looking car that would be nice to tool around in every so often. Thank you, Chris Aycock From: Julian Falck; 4 Sep 99; nhlflyers@netscape.net; Hi. -This is Julian Falck
writing you from Norway. I'm moving to California next year, and I was thinking about
buying a 912 while I'm there. I saw this 912 at eBay which I was thinking about buying,
but I seem to have lost his phone number. -Bummer! From: Tony Booth; Fri, 20 Aug 1999; awbooth@cadvision.com; Only one other 912 up here in Calgary, which makes this site invaluable. Great site, kind regards Tony Booth From: Chris Smith; Mon, 09 Aug 1999; chris@oxygen.llnl.gov; . keep up the great work Rick and know how much us air coolers appreciate the site and your work. -Chris From: Andy Daniels; Wed, 4 Aug 1999; daniela1@uk.ibm.com; Hi Rick I recently bought a '66 912 which I found on your 912 for sale page. I will register it with you soon. In preparation for buying the car your site was invaluable and I am delighted with my purchase. Keep up the good work! Many thanks, Regards, Andy Daniels, IBM Client Executive, Marks & Spencer Plc Tel. 0181 818 5509 (365509), e-mail: daniela1@uk.ibm.com , From: john kara; Tue, 03 Aug 1999; jknapa98@napanet.net; I have recently become interested in the possible purchase of a 912 but know nothing about them. Are they difficult to maintain? Are parts available/expensive? Does the 4 cylinder engine give adequate performance. Do they make suitable daily drivers? Is any year better than another? Any positive/negative comments or words of wisdom would be appreciated. From: Jim Atkinson; Fri, 30 Jul 1999; XChevy396x@aol.com; I recently have been looking at a 1969 Porsche Targa 912. It is black, very clean, 4-spd, t-tops, and 65,000 actual miles. They gave me a price at $7995. I am not a very big Porsche enthusiast, but as soon as i saw this car, i feel in love. I was wondering if you think the price is fair, or i should ask for less. Any help would be much appreciated! Thank you for your time, Jim Atkinson Earlier posting from guests are listed on the Guestbook Vol. 2 page. |
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